trailer FORD SUPER DUTY 2023 Owners Manual

Lane Keeping System
What Is the Lane Keeping System........317
How Does the Lane Keeping SystemWork..............................................................317
Lane Keeping System Precautions........317
Lane Keeping System Limitations.........317
Switching the Lane Keeping System Onand Off........................................................318
Switching the Lane Keeping SystemMode............................................................318
Alert Mode......................................................318
Aid Mode.........................................................319
Alert and Aid Mode.....................................319
Lane Keeping System Indicators..........320
Blind Spot Assist........................................320
Blind Spot Assist with Trailer Coverage........................................................................322
Lane Keeping System – Troubleshooting........................................................................324
Lane Keeping System Videos................326
Blind Spot InformationSystem
What Is Blind Spot Information System.........................................................................327
How Does Blind Spot InformationSystem Work.............................................327
Blind Spot Information SystemPrecautions...............................................327
Blind Spot Information SystemLimitations.................................................327
Blind Spot Information SystemRequirements...........................................327
Locating the Blind Spot InformationSystem Sensors......................................328
Blind Spot Information System WithTrailer Coverage......................................328
Blind Spot Information SystemIndicators...................................................330
Blind Spot Information System –Troubleshooting.......................................331
Blind Spot Information System Videos.........................................................................331
Exit Warning
What is Exit Warning.................................332
How Does Exit Warning Work................332
Exit Warning Precautions.........................332
Exit Warning Limitations..........................332
Exit Warning Indicators.............................333
Switching Exit Warning On and Off......333
Locating the Exit Warning Sensors......333
Exit Warning - Troubleshooting............334
Cross Traffic Alert
What Is Cross Traffic Alert.......................335
How Does Cross Traffic Alert Work......335
Cross Traffic Alert Precautions..............335
Cross Traffic Alert Limitations...............335
Switching Cross Traffic Alert On and Off........................................................................336
Switching Cross Traffic Alert On and Off........................................................................336
Locating the Cross Traffic Alert Sensors........................................................................336
Cross Traffic Alert Indicators...................337
Cross Traffic Alert – Troubleshooting........................................................................337
Pre-Collision Assist
What Is Pre-Collision Assist...................338
How Does Pre-Collision Assist Work........................................................................338
Pre-Collision Assist Precautions..........338
Pre-Collision Assist Limitations............339
Switching Pre-Collision Assist On andOff................................................................340
Locating the Pre-Collision Assist Sensors.........................................................................341
Distance Indication.....................................341
Distance Alert...............................................342
Automatic Emergency Braking..............342
Evasive Steering Assist.............................343
Pre-Collision Assist – Troubleshooting........................................................................343
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Pre-Collision Assist Videos.....................345
Driver Alert
What Is Driver Alert....................................346
How Does Driver Alert Work...................346
Driver Alert Precautions...........................346
Driver Alert Limitations............................346
Switching Driver Alert On and Off.......346
Driver Alert – Troubleshooting...............347
Speed Sign Recognition
What Is Speed Sign Recognition..........348
How Does Speed Sign Recognition Work........................................................................348
Speed Sign Recognition Precautions........................................................................348
Speed Sign Recognition Limitations........................................................................348
Speed Sign Recognition Indicators......348
Setting the Speed Sign RecognitionSpeed Warning.......................................349
Setting the Speed Sign RecognitionSpeed Tolerance....................................349
Speed Sign Recognition –Troubleshooting.....................................349
Load Carrying
Load Carrying Precautions.......................351
Using a Slide-In Camper..........................352
Locating the Safety ComplianceCertification Labels................................352
What Is the Gross Axle Weight Rating........................................................................352
What Is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating........................................................................352
What Is the Gross Combined WeightRating..........................................................352
Calculating Payload...................................353
Calculating the Load Limit......................353
Pickup Bed
Pickup Bed Precautions...........................356
Pickup Bed Anchor Points......................356
Tailgate Anchor Points.............................358
Pickup Bed Videos.....................................358
Connecting a Trailer
Connecting a Trailer Precautions.........359
Hitches...........................................................359
Connecting a Trailer....................................361
Trailer Lighting Check...............................363
Connecting a Trailer – Troubleshooting........................................................................364
Connecting a Trailer Videos...................364
Towing a Trailer
Towing a Trailer Precautions..................365
Trailer Brake Precautions........................365
Towing a Trailer Limitations...................366
Loading Your Trailer...................................366
Trailer Towing Hints...................................366
Launching or Retrieving a Boat orPersonal Watercraft..............................367
Towing Weights and Dimensions.........368
Towing a Trailer – Troubleshooting......370
Towing a Trailer Videos..............................371
Integrated Trailer BrakeController
What Is the Integrated Trailer BrakeController...................................................372
Integrated Trailer Brake ControllerPrecautions...............................................372
Using the Integrated Trailer BrakeController...................................................372
Adjusting the Integrated Trailer BrakeController Mode......................................374
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Troubleshooting......................................375
Integrated Trailer Brake ControllerVideos.........................................................376
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Trailer Sway Control
How Does Trailer Sway Control Work.........................................................................377
Trailer Sway Control Precautions..........377
Switching Trailer Sway Control On andOff.................................................................377
Trailer Sway Control Videos....................377
Trailer Hitching Assistance
What Is Trailer Hitching Assistance......378
How Does Trailer Hitching AssistanceWork............................................................378
Trailer Hitching Assistance Precautions........................................................................378
Trailer Hitching Assistance Limitations........................................................................379
Switching Trailer Hitching Assistance Onand Off........................................................379
Using Trailer Hitching Assistance.........379
Trailer Hitching Assistance Indicators.......................................................................380
Smart Hitch
What Is Smart Hitch..................................382
How Does Smart Hitch Work.................382
Smart Hitch Limitations...........................382
Using Smart Hitch......................................382
Onboard Scales
What Is Onboard Scales..........................384
How Does Onboard Scales Work.........384
Onboard Scales Limitations..................384
Using Onboard Scales..............................384
Trailer Backup Assistance
What is Trailer Backup Assistance......386
How Does Trailer Backup AssistanceWork............................................................386
Trailer Backup Assistance Precautions.......................................................................386
Setting Up the Trailer Backup Assistancefor a Conventional Trailer....................386
Setting Up the Trailer Backup Assistancefor a Fifth-Wheel or Gooseneck Trailer.......................................................................389
Switching Trailer Backup Assistance Onand Off.......................................................392
Using the Trailer Backup AssistanceController...................................................392
Using the Trailer Backup AssistanceViews...........................................................393
Trailer Backup Assistance –Troubleshooting......................................395
Trailer Reverse Guidance
What Is Trailer Reverse Guidance.........401
How Does Trailer Reverse GuidanceWork.............................................................401
Trailer Reverse Guidance Precautions........................................................................401
Setting Up Trailer Reverse Guidance fora Conventional Trailer...........................401
Switching Trailer Reverse Guidance Onand Off.......................................................404
Using Trailer Reverse Guidance Views.......................................................................405
Trailer Reverse Guidance –Troubleshooting......................................407
Driving Hints
Off-Road Driving..........................................412
Cold Weather Precautions - 6.7L Diesel.........................................................................415
Cold Weather Precautions - 6.8L/7.3L.........................................................................415
Driving on Snow and Ice...........................416
Breaking-In....................................................416
Driving Economically.................................416
Driving in Special Conditions..................416
Floor Mats.......................................................417
Snow Plowing - Vehicles With:Snow Plow Mode
Snow Plowing Precautions.....................418
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Accessing Apps............................................575
Enabling Apps on an iOS Device...........575
Enabling Apps on an Android Device........................................................................575
Switching Apple CarPlay On and Off........................................................................576
Switching Android Auto On and Off.....576
Personal Profiles
How Do Personal Profiles Work.............577
Enabling or Disabling Personal Profiles.........................................................................577
Creating a Personal Profile......................577
Linking or Unlinking a Personal Profile.........................................................................577
Selecting a Personal Profile....................578
Deleting a Personal Profile......................578
Navigation
Connected Navigation..............................579
Accessing Navigation................................579
Navigation Map Updates.........................579
Adjusting the Map......................................579
Live Traffic.....................................................579
Setting a Destination................................579
Waypoints.....................................................580
Route Guidance..........................................580
Trailer Towing Navigation.........................581
Vehicle Software Updates
Vehicle Software Updates......................582
Software Update Settings......................582
Software Update Indicators...................583
Vehicle System Reset
Performing a System Reset...................584
Accessories
Accessories...................................................585
Auxiliary Switches
Locating the Auxiliary Switches...........586
Locating the Auxiliary Switch Wiring.......................................................................586
Identifying the Auxiliary Switch Wiring........................................................................587
Auxiliary Switches Videos.......................588
Ford Protect
What Is Ford Protect.................................589
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information -Diesel...........................................................591
General Maintenance Information -Gasoline.....................................................594
Normal Scheduled Maintenance - Diesel........................................................................597
Normal Scheduled Maintenance -Gasoline....................................................600
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance - Diesel...........................603
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance - Gasoline......................608
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........612
Customer Information
Rollover Warning.........................................623
The Better Business Bureau Auto LineProgram.....................................................623
The Mediation and Arbitration Program........................................................................624
Ordering a Canadian French Owner'sManual.......................................................624
Reporting Safety Defects in the UnitedStates..........................................................625
Reporting Safety Defects in Canada........................................................................625
Radio Frequency Certification Labels........................................................................626
Perchlorate....................................................673
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................................................673
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See Selecting a Four-Wheel Drive Mode (page 241).L
See Using the Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (page 372).M
See Exterior Lighting Control (page 117).N
VEHICLE INTERIOR
See Opening the Center Console (page 198).A
See Unfolding the Seats (page 171).B
See Folding the Seats (page 171).C
See Sitting in the Correct Position (page 161).D
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REAR EXTERIOR
See Opening the Tailgate From Outside Your Vehicle (page 91).A
See Opening and Closing the Sliding Windows (page 129).B
See Locating the 360 Degree Cameras (page 290).C
See Folding the Exterior Mirrors (page 132). See Folding the Exterior Mirrors(page 132).D
See Connecting a Trailer (page 361).E
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PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM
WHAT IS THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
The passive anti-theft system preventssomeone from starting your vehicle withan incorrectly coded key.
Note:Do not leave a duplicate coded keyin your vehicle. Always take the keys andlock all the doors when leaving your vehicle.
HOW DOES THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM WORK
The passive anti-theft system arms whenyou switch the ignition off.
It disarms when you switch the ignition onwith a correctly coded key.
Note:The system is not compatible withnon-Ford aftermarket remote start systems.
Note:Do not leave a duplicate coded keyin your vehicle. Always take the keys andlock all doors when leaving your vehicle.
ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM
WHAT IS THE ANTI-THEFT ALARMSYSTEM
The anti-theft alarm system warns you ofan unauthorized entry to your vehicle.
HOW DOES THE ANTI-THEFTALARM SYSTEM WORK
When armed, the anti-theft alarm istriggered in any of the following ways:
•If someone opens a door, the tailgateor the hood without a correctly codedkey or remote control.
•If you turn the power on without acorrectly coded key.
•If the interior sensors detect movementinside your vehicle.
•If the inclination sensors detect anattempt to raise your vehicle.
•If someone disconnects the vehiclebattery or the battery backup alarm.
•If someone disconnects the trailer. SeeConnecting a Trailer (page 359).
Any further attempts to carry out one ofthe above, sounds the alarm again.
If the anti-theft alarm is triggered, thealarm horn sounds for 30 seconds and theturn signals flash for five minutes.
WHAT IS THE PERIMETER ALARM
The perimeter alarm is designed to detectunauthorized access to your vehicle.
WHAT ARE THE INTERIORSENSORS (If Equipped)
The interior sensors are designed to detectany movement inside your vehicle.
The interior sensors are in the overheadconsole.
Note:Do not cover the interior sensors.
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Switching Auto-fold On and Off
1.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2.Press Vehicle Settings.
3.Press Mirrors.
4.Switch Autofold on and off.
Loose Mirror
If you manually fold your power-foldingmirrors, they may not work properly evenafter you reposition them. You need toreset them if:
•The mirrors vibrate when you drive.
•The mirrors feel loose.
•The mirrors do not stay in the folded orunfolded position.
•One of the mirrors is not in its normaldriving position.
To reset the mirrors, perform the followingsteps:
1.By hand, fold or retract both mirrors.
2.Using the power folding/powertelescoping mirror control switch,operate the mirrors until you hear anaudible click.
3.Operate the power folding or powertelescoping mirrors an additional 3 to4 times to synchronize the mirrors.
EXTENDING THE EXTERIOR
MIRRORS
This optional feature lets you extend themirror about 3 in (75 mm). It is useful whentowing a trailer. You can manually pull outor push in the mirrors to various positions.
Power Telescoping Mirrors (If
Equipped)
This feature lets you position both mirrorsat the same time.
A.Extend.
B.Retract.
To adjust your mirrors, make sure youswitch your vehicle on, with the ignition inaccessory mode or the engine running.
1.Press and release the control switch.
2.Press the adjustment control toposition the mirrors.
3.Press the left arrow to extend themirrors out. Press the right arrow toretract the mirrors in.
Note:Moving the mirrors 10 or more timeswithin one minute, or repeated folding andunfolding of the mirrors when holding thecontrol down during full travel, could disablethe system to protect the motors fromoverheating. Wait approximately threeminutes with the vehicle running, and up to10 minutes with the vehicle off, for thesystem to reset and for function to return tonormal.
EXTERIOR MIRRORS VIDEOS
Resynchronization of your power-foldingmirrors Video Link
PowerScope power telescoping mirrorsVideo Link
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FUEL GAUGE LIMITATIONS
The fuel gauge may not provide anaccurate reading when your vehicle is onan incline.
LOCATING THE FUEL FILLERDOOR
The arrow adjacent to the fuel pumpsymbol indicates on which side of yourvehicle the fuel filler door is located.
WHAT IS THE LOW FUELREMINDER
A low fuel level reminder displays andsounds when the distance to emptyreaches 50 mi (80 km),25 mi (40 km),12 mi (20 km) and 0 mi (0 km).
Note:The low fuel reminder can appear atdifferent fuel gauge positions depending onfuel economy conditions. This variation isnormal.
WHAT IS DISTANCE TO EMPTY
Indicates the approximate distance yourvehicle can travel on the fuel remaining inthe tank. Changes in driving pattern cancause the value to not only decrease butalso increase or stay constant for periodsof time.
Note:When you have a trailer connected,your distance to empty accounts for thetrailer.
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
Indicates the engine coolant temperature.
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
Indicates the engine oil pressure.
Note:This is a configurable gauge.
ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
Indicates the engine oil temperature.
Note:This is a configurable gauge.
TRANSMISSION FLUID
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
Indicates the transmission fluidtemperature.
Special operating conditions can causehigher than normal operatingtemperatures. See Special OperatingConditions Scheduled Maintenance(page 603).
Note:This is a configurable gauge.
TURBO BOOST GAUGE
Indicates the amount of manifold airpressure in the engine.
Note:This is a configurable gauge.
DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID
GAUGE
Indicates the current diesel exhaust fluidlevel.
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Parking Lamps
See Exterior Lighting Control(page 117).
Stability Control and TractionControl
See Traction Control (page268). See Stability Control(page 270).
Trail Control
See Trail Control Indicators(page 274).
Trail Turn Assist
See Trail Turn AssistIndicators (page 275).
Trailer Distance To Empty
See What Is Distance toEmpty (page 138).
Turn Signal Lamps
See Using the Turn SignalLamps (page 118).
Wait to Start
See Starting a Diesel Engine(page 204). See Starting aDiesel Engine (page 204).
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