airbag FORD SUPER DUTY 2023 Owner's Guide

Check Every Month
The fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary or if indicated by the instrument cluster
display.1
The holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris.1
1 Diesel vehicles only.
Check Every Six Months
The battery connections. Clean if necessary.
The body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.
The cooling system fluid level and the coolant system strength.
The door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
The hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary.
The parking brake for proper operation.
The seatbelts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps, brake, ABS, airbag and seatbelt for operation.
The washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
It is important to have the systems on yourvehicle regularly checked. This can helpidentify potential issues and prevent majorproblems. We recommend having thefollowing multi-point inspection performedat every scheduled maintenance intervalto help make sure your vehicle keepsrunning great.
Multi-Point Inspection
Hazard warning system operationAccessory drive belt or belts
Horn operationBattery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghosesEngine air filter
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PERCHLORATE
Certain components in your vehicle suchas airbag modules, seatbelt pretensionersand remote control batteries may containperchlorate material. Special handlingmay apply for service or vehicle end of lifedisposal.
For more information visit:www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
RECOMMENDATION
We have built your vehicle to the higheststandards using quality parts. Werecommend that you demand the use ofgenuine Ford and Motorcraft partswhenever your vehicle requires scheduledmaintenance or repair. You can clearlyidentify genuine Ford and Motorcraft partsby looking for the Ford, FoMoCo orMotorcraft branding on the parts or theirpackaging.
Scheduled Maintenance andMechanical Repairs
One of the best ways for you to make surethat your vehicle provides years of serviceis to have it maintained in line with ourrecommendations using parts thatconform to the specifications detailed inthis Owner’s Manual.
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts meetor exceed these specifications.
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1. Safe and Lawful Use
You acknowledge that devoting attentionto the TeleNav Software may pose a riskof injury or death to you and others insituations that otherwise require yourundivided attention, and you thereforeagree to comply with the following whenusing the TeleNav Software:
(a) observe all traffic laws and otherwisedrive safely;
(b) use your own personal judgment whiledriving. If you feel that a route suggestedby the TeleNav Software instructs you toperform an unsafe or illegal maneuver,places you in an unsafe situation, or directsyou into an area that you consider to beunsafe, do not follow such instructions;
(c) do not input destinations, or otherwisemanipulate the TeleNav Software, unlessyour vehicle is stationary and parked;
(d) do not use the TeleNav Software forany illegal, unauthorized, unintended,unsafe, hazardous, or unlawful purposes,or in any manner inconsistent with thisAgreement;
(e) arrange all GPS and wireless devicesand cables necessary for use of theTeleNav Software in a secure manner inyour vehicle so that they will not interferewith your driving and will not prevent theoperation of any safety device (such as anairbag).
You agree to indemnify and hold TeleNavharmless against all claims resulting fromany dangerous or otherwise inappropriateuse of the TeleNav Software in any movingvehicle, including as a result of your failureto comply with the directions above.
2. Account Information
You agree: (a) when registering theTeleNav Software, to provide TeleNav withtrue, accurate, current, and completeinformation about yourself, and (b) toinform TeleNav promptly of any changesto such information, and to keep it true,accurate, current and complete.
3. Software License
•Subject to your compliance with theterms of this Agreement, TeleNavhereby grants to you a personal,non-exclusive, non-transferable license(except as expressly permitted belowin connection with your permanenttransfer of the TeleNav Softwarelicense), without the right tosublicense, to use the TeleNavSoftware (in object code form only) inorder to access and use the TeleNavSoftware. This license shall terminateupon any termination or expiration ofthis Agreement. You agree that you willuse the TeleNav Software only for yourpersonal business or leisure purposes,and not to provide commercialnavigation services to other parties.
3.1 License Limitations
•(a) reverse engineer, decompile,disassemble, translate, modify, alteror otherwise change the TeleNavSoftware or any part thereof; (b)attempt to derive the source code,audio library or structure of theTeleNav Software without the priorexpress written consent of TeleNav;(c) remove from the TeleNavSoftware, or alter, any of TeleNav's orits suppliers' trademarks, trade names,logos, patent or copyright notices, orother notices or markings; (d)
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ELECTROMAGNETIC
COMPATIBILITY
WARNING: Do not place objectsor mount equipment on or near theairbag cover, on the side of the front orrear seatbacks, or in areas that maycome into contact with a deployingairbag. Failure to follow theseinstructions may increase the risk ofpersonal injury in the event of a crash.
WARNING: Do not fasten antennacables to vehicle wiring, fuel pipes andbrake pipes.
WARNING: Keep antenna andpower cables at least 4 in (10 cm) fromany electronic modules and airbags.
Note:We test and certify your vehicle tomeet electromagnetic compatibilitylegislation. It is your responsibility to makesure that any equipment an authorizeddealer installs on your vehicle complies withapplicable local legislation and otherrequirements. Installation of someaftermarket electronic devices coulddegrade the performance of vehiclefunctions, which use radio frequency signalssuch as broadcast radio receiver, tirepressure monitoring system, push buttonstart,Bluetooth® connectivity or satellitenavigation.
Note:Any radio frequency transmitterequipment in your vehicle (such as cellulartelephones and amateur radio transmitters)must keep to the parameters in thefollowing illustrations and table. We do notprovide any other special provisions orconditions for installations or use.
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Adjusting the Seatbelts DuringPregnancy......................................................53Adjusting the Sound Settings.................554Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Manual Adjustable SteeringColumn..........................................................109Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable SteeringColumn..........................................................109Adjusting the Volume................................554Aid Mode..........................................................319How Does Aid Mode Work..............................319What Is Aid Mode...............................................319Airbag Precautions........................................59Airbags................................................................57Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control - Vehicles With:Automatic Temperature Control..............152See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: ManualTemperature Control....................................156Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification..............................................536Alert and Aid Mode......................................319How Does Alert and Aid Mode Work...........319What Is Alert and Aid Mode............................319Alert Mode.......................................................318Adjusting the Steering Wheel VibrationIntensity.............................................................319How Does Alert Mode Work...........................318What Is Alert Mode............................................318Alexa Built-In.................................................567Alexa Built-In Requirements....................567Alexa Built-In Settings...............................567AM/FM Radio................................................555AM/FM Radio Limitations..............................555Selecting a Radio Station...............................555Ambient Lighting...........................................127Adjusting Ambient Lighting.............................127Switching Ambient Lighting On andOff........................................................................127Anti-Lock Braking System........................249Anti-Lock Braking SystemLimitations......................................................249Anti-Theft Alarm System..........................103Arming the Anti-Theft Alarm System........104Disarming the Anti-Theft AlarmSystem..............................................................104
How Does the Anti-Theft Alarm SystemWork...................................................................103What Are the Inclination Sensors................104What Are the Interior Sensors.......................103What Is the Anti-Theft AlarmSystem...............................................................103What Is the Battery Backup Alarm..............104What Is the Perimeter Alarm.........................103Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings........104Setting the Alarm Security Level..................104Switching Ask on Exit On and Off................104What are the Alarm Security Levels...........104What Is Ask on Exit............................................104Appendices....................................................703Applying the Electric ParkingBrake..............................................................253Applying the Electric Parking Brake in anEmergency...................................................253App Precautions...........................................575App Requirements.......................................575Apps..................................................................575Audio System................................................553AM/FM Radio......................................................555Audio System – Troubleshooting................559Digital Radio........................................................556Satellite Radio.....................................................557Audio System Precautions.......................553Audio System – Troubleshooting.........559Audio System – InformationMessages.........................................................559Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror....................131Auto-Dimming Interior MirrorLimitations.........................................................131What Is the Auto-Dimming InteriorMirror....................................................................131Auto Hold.......................................................266Auto Hold Indicators..................................266Autolamps.......................................................118Autolamp Settings..............................................118What Are Autolamps.........................................118Autolock............................................................82Autolock Requirements.....................................82What Is Autolock..................................................82Automatically Releasing the ElectricParking Brake.............................................254Automatic Crash Shutoff..........................423Automatic Crash ShutoffPrecautions.....................................................423
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Blind Spot Information System With TrailerCoverage..........................................................328Blind Spot Information SystemIndicators.....................................................330Blind Spot Information SystemLimitations...................................................327Blind Spot Information SystemPrecautions..................................................327Blind Spot Information SystemRequirements.............................................327Blind Spot Information System –Troubleshooting.........................................331Blind Spot Information System –Information Messages.................................331Blind Spot Information SystemVideos............................................................331Blind Spot Information System WithTrailer Coverage.........................................328Blind Spot Information System With TrailerCoverage Limitations..................................328Selecting a Trailer..............................................330Setting a Trailer Length...................................329What Is Blind Spot Information System withTrailer Coverage.............................................328Bluetooth®.....................................................574Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood.........440Booster Seats...................................................47Brake Fluid Specification..........................250Brake Over Accelerator..............................249Brake Precautions.......................................249Brakes..............................................................249Anti-Lock Braking System..............................249Brakes – Troubleshooting..............................250Brakes – Troubleshooting........................250Brakes – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................252Brakes – Information Messages....................251Brakes – Warning Lamps...............................250Breaking-In.....................................................416
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Calculating Payload....................................353Calculating the Load Limit.......................353Canceling the Set Speed...........................273Canceling the Set Speed Limit................316Capacities and Specifications................520
Catalytic Converter.....................................233Catalytic Converter –Troubleshooting............................................233Catalytic Converter Precautions............233Catalytic Converter –Troubleshooting........................................233Catalytic Converter – WarningLamps................................................................233Center Console..............................................198Opening the Center Console..........................198Center Console Work Surface.................193Center Console Work Surface –Troubleshooting.............................................194Center Console Work Surface –Troubleshooting.........................................194Center Console Work Surface – InformationMessages..........................................................194Center Display Limitations.......................563Center Display Overview..........................563Center Display Overview Videos...........564Center Display Precautions.....................563Changing a Flat Tire...................................509Changing a Road Wheel...........................509Changing the Fuel Filter - Diesel............453Changing the Fuel Filter -Gasoline.......................................................453Changing the Language.............................145Changing the Measurement Unit...........145Changing the Remote Control Battery -Vehicles With: Flip Key...............................74Changing the Remote Control Battery -Vehicles With: Push Button Start..........75Changing the Set Speed Limit................316Changing the Temperature Unit.............145Changing the Tire Pressure Unit.............145Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi HotspotName or Password....................................551Charging a Device.........................................183Charging a Wireless Device......................195Checking the Brake Fluid..........................249Checking the Seatbelts...............................56Checking the Selective CatalyticReduction System Status.....................230Checking the Tire Pressures...................490Checking the Wiper Blades........................114Children and Airbags....................................64
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Checking the Coolant Level..........................450Coolant – Information Messages................453Coolant – Warning Lamps.............................452Managing the Coolant Temperature..........452Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 6.7L Diesel.....................532Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 6.8L, Gasoline..............533Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 7.3L, Gasoline...............534Crash and BreakdownInformation.................................................420Automatic Crash Shutoff................................423Fail-Safe Cooling...............................................425Jump Starting the Vehicle...............................421Post-Crash Alert System................................423Recovery Towing................................................423Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......65Creating a Personal Profile.......................577Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot...........551Cross Traffic Alert........................................335Cross Traffic Alert –Troubleshooting.............................................337Cross Traffic Alert Indicators....................337Cross Traffic Alert Limitations................335Cross Traffic Alert Precautions...............335Cross Traffic Alert –Troubleshooting........................................337Cross Traffic Alert – InformationMessages..........................................................337Cross Traffic Braking...................................262Cross Traffic Braking –Troubleshooting............................................263Cross Traffic Braking Indicators.............263Cross Traffic Braking Precautions.........262Cross Traffic Braking –Troubleshooting........................................263Cross Traffic Braking – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................264Cross Traffic Braking – InformationMessages.........................................................263Cruise Control...............................................294Cruise Control Indicators..........................295Cup Holders....................................................197Cup Holder Precautions...................................197Customer Information...............................623Radio Frequency CertificationLabels...............................................................626
Customizing the Instrument ClusterDisplay - Vehicles With: 12 InchScreen............................................................144Customizing the Instrument ClusterDisplay - Vehicles With: 8 InchScreen............................................................144
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Data Privacy.....................................................26Deleting a Personal Profile.......................578Department of Transportation UniformTire Quality Grades..................................478Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake...................256Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake –Troubleshooting.............................................257Diesel Engine Exhaust BrakeGauge.............................................................257Diesel Engine Exhaust BrakeIndicators......................................................257Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake –Precautions.................................................256Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake –Troubleshooting.........................................257Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake – WarningLamps................................................................257Diesel Engine Exhaust BrakeVideos............................................................257Diesel Exhaust Fluid Capacity andSpecification..............................................230Diesel Exhaust Fluid Gauge......................138Diesel Particulate Filter...............................221Diesel Particulate Filter ManualRegeneration...................................................222Diesel Particulate Filter –Troubleshooting............................................224Diesel Particulate Filter ManualRegeneration...............................................222Diesel Particulate Filter ManualRegeneration Limitations...........................223Diesel Particulate Filter ManualRegeneration Precautions.........................222Diesel Particulate Filter ManualRegeneration Requirements.....................222Starting Diesel Particulate Filter ManualRegeneration...................................................223What Is Diesel Particulate Filter ManualRegeneration...................................................222
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Diesel Particulate FilterPrecautions..................................................221Diesel Particulate FilterRequirements.............................................222Diesel Particulate Filter –Troubleshooting........................................224Diesel Particulate Filter – InformationMessages.........................................................224Diesel Particulate Filter – WarningLamps...............................................................224Digital Radio..................................................556Digital Radio Indicators....................................557Digital Radio Limitations................................556How Does Digital Radio Work......................556Switching Digital Radio Reception On andOff.......................................................................557What Is Digital Radio.......................................556Dinghy TowSee: Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x2......................................................................429See: Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x4......................................................................427Directing the Flow of Air.............................154Disposing of Airbags.....................................66Distance Alert................................................342Adjusting the Sensitivity of DistanceAlert....................................................................342What Is Distance Alert.....................................342Distance Indication......................................341Distance Indication Indicator........................342Switching Distance Indication On andOff.......................................................................342What Is Distance Indication............................341Doors and Locks Audible Warnings........82Doors and Locks..............................................81Autolock...................................................................82Autounlock.............................................................82Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting.............83Mislock.....................................................................82Operating the Doors From Inside YourVehicle..................................................................81Operating the Doors From Outside YourVehicle..................................................................81Doors and Locks –Troubleshooting..........................................83Doors and Locks – Frequently AskedQuestions...........................................................84
Doors and Locks – InformationMessages...........................................................83Doors and Locks – Warning Lamps..............83Draining the Fuel Filter WaterTrap................................................................447Drive Belt Routing Overview - 6.7L Diesel,Vehicles With: 110-120V 2kW PickupBed Power Outlet/DualGenerators..................................................453Drive Belt Routing Overview - 6.7L Diesel,Vehicles With: Dual Generators..........454Drive Belt Routing Overview - 6.7L Diesel,Vehicles With: Single Generator.........454Drive Belt Routing Overview - 6.8L,Gasoline, Vehicles With: DualGenerators..................................................454Drive Belt Routing Overview - 6.8L,Gasoline, Vehicles With: SingleGenerator.....................................................455Drive Belt Routing Overview - 7.3L,Gasoline, Vehicles With: DualGenerators..................................................455Drive Belt Routing Overview - 7.3L,Gasoline, Vehicles With: SingleGenerator....................................................456Drive Mode Control.......................................311Drive Mode Control –Troubleshooting.............................................314Drive Modes..........................................................312Drive Mode Control –Troubleshooting.........................................314Drive Mode Control – Frequently AskedQuestions..........................................................315Drive Mode Control – InformationMessages..........................................................314Drive Mode Control – WarningLamps................................................................314Drive Modes....................................................312Eco............................................................................312Normal....................................................................312Off-Road................................................................312Rock Crawl.............................................................312Slippery...................................................................313Tow/Haul...............................................................313Trail...........................................................................314Driver Alert.....................................................346Driver Alert – Troubleshooting......................347Driver Alert Limitations.............................346
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How Does the Selective CatalyticReduction System Work........................226How Does the Speed Limiter Work.......316How Does Traction Control Work.........268How Does Trailer Backup AssistanceWork..............................................................386How Does Trailer Hitching AssistanceWork...............................................................378How Does Trailer Reverse GuidanceWork...............................................................401How Does Trailer Sway ControlWork...............................................................377How Do Personal Profiles Work..............577How Do the Front Airbags Work...............57How Do the Side Airbags Work.................57Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid Capacityand Specification.....................................546Hydraulic Power Steering.........................279Checking the Hydraulic Power SteeringFluid...................................................................280Hydraulic Power Steering Guidelines.........279Locating the Hydraulic Power Steering FluidReservoir..........................................................280
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Icon GlossarySee: Symbols Glossary.......................................23IconsSee: Symbols Glossary.......................................23Identifying Fuse Types...............................439Identifying the Audio Unit........................553Identifying the Auxiliary SwitchWiring............................................................587Identifying the Climate ControlUnit..................................................................152Idle Timer........................................................207How Does Idle Timer Work.............................207Idle Timer Precautions....................................208Idle Timer Settings...........................................208What is Idle Timer..............................................207Ignition Switch..............................................202Inflating the Tires........................................490Information On Demand Screen...........564Information on the Tire Sidewall...........479Inspecting the Tire for Damage.............494Inspecting the Tire for Wear....................494
Inspecting the Wheel ValveStems...........................................................498Installing Child Restraints..........................40Attaching the Front Seat Tether Strap........45Attaching the Rear Seat Tether Strap..........46Combining the Seatbelt and Lower Anchorsfor Attaching Child Restraints....................45Installing a Child Restraint in a CenterSeat......................................................................44Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren...............................................................44Using Seatbelts....................................................40Using Tether Straps.............................................45Instrument Cluster Display.......................143Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen...............144Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Vehicles With: 8 Inch Screen.................143Instrument Cluster Indicators..................140Instrument Cluster.......................................136Fuel Gauge.............................................................137Instrument Cluster Overview - VehiclesWith: 12 Inch Screen..................................137Instrument Cluster Overview - VehiclesWith: 8 Inch Screen...................................136Instrument Cluster WarningLamps............................................................139Instrument Panel............................................32Integrated Trailer Brake Controller.........372Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Troubleshooting.............................................375Integrated Trailer Brake ControllerPrecautions..................................................372Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Troubleshooting........................................375Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Frequently Asked Questions.....................376Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Information Messages.................................375Integrated Trailer Brake ControllerVideos............................................................376Intentionally Exceeding the Set SpeedLimit................................................................316Interior Air Quality........................................160Interior Bulbs................................................468Interior Bulb Specification Chart.................468Interior Fuse Box..........................................435Accessing the Interior Fuse Box...................435
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Switching From Adaptive Cruise Controlto Cruise Control.......................................303Switching Generator Mode On andOff...................................................................190Switching Hill Descent Control On andOff...................................................................277Switching Hill Start Assist On andOff..................................................................265Switching Maximum Cooling On andOff....................................................................153Switching Maximum Defrost On andOff....................................................................152Switching Parking Aid On and Off -Vehicles With: Front Parking Aid.........282Switching Parking Aid On and Off -Vehicles With: Rear Parking Aid..........283Switching Pre-Collision Assist On andOff..................................................................340Switching Recirculated Air On andOff....................................................................152Switching Repeat Mode On andOff..................................................................554Switching Reverse Brake Assist On andOff..................................................................259Switching Shuffle Mode On andOff..................................................................554Switching Stability Control On andOff....................................................................271Switching Text Message Notification Onand Off..........................................................573Switching the Audio Unit On andOff..................................................................553Switching the Display On and Off........556Switching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off - 4x2................247Switching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off - 4x4...............245Switching the Front Interior Lamps Onand Off...........................................................126Switching the Hazard Flashers On andOff....................................................................421Switching the Head Up Display On andOff....................................................................147Switching the Heated Mirrors On andOff....................................................................153Switching the Heated Rear Window Onand Off...........................................................153
Switching the Heated Steering WheelOn and Off......................................................111Switching the Lane Keeping SystemMode..............................................................318Switching the Lane Keeping System Onand Off..........................................................318Switching the Outlets On and Off.........189Switching the Passenger Airbag On andOff....................................................................60Switching the Rear Interior Lamps Onand Off...........................................................126Switching the Speed Limiter On andOff...................................................................316Switching Traction Control On andOff..................................................................268Switching Trail Control On and Off.......273Switching Trailer Backup Assistance Onand Off..........................................................392Switching Trailer Hitching Assistance Onand Off..........................................................379Switching Trailer Reverse Guidance Onand Off.........................................................404Switching Trailer Sway Control On andOff...................................................................377Switching Trail Turn Assist On andOff...................................................................275Switching Utility Idle Mode On andOff...................................................................190Symbols Glossary..........................................23Symbols Used on Your Vehicle.................23System UpdateSee: Software Update Settings...................582See: Vehicle Software Updates...................582
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Tachometer.....................................................137Tailgate Anchor Points..............................358Locating the Tailgate Anchor Points..........358Tailgate Anchor Point LoadCapacities........................................................358Tailgate Precautions......................................91Tailgate Step....................................................92Accessing the Tailgate Step.............................92Stowing the Tailgate Step................................93Tailgate...............................................................91Closing the Tailgate.............................................94Opening the Tailgate...........................................91
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