Ford 2013 F-550 v.1- User Manual

Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilitiesmay access or share among them data for vehicle improvement purposes.For U.S. only (if equipped), if you choose to use the SYNC® VehicleHealth Report, you consent that certain diagnostic information may alsobe accessed electronical...

that have such special equipment, can read the information ifthey have access to the vehicle or the EDR. Ford Motor Companyand Ford of Canada do not access event data recorderinformation without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to courtorder or where required by law enforcement, other governmentau...

PERCHLORATE MATERIAL Note: Certain components in your vehicle, such as airbag modules, safety belt pretensioners, and remote control batteries, may containperchlorate material. Special handling may apply for service or vehicleend of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate formo...

Warranty on Replacement Parts Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement parts are the onlyreplacement parts that benefit from a Ford Warranty. Damage caused toyour vehicle as a result of the failure of non-Ford parts may not becovered by the Ford Warranty. For additional information, see the termsand ...

Use of your Ford light truck as an ambulance, without the FordAmbulance Preparation Package voids the Ford New Vehicle LimitedWarranty and may void the Emissions Warranties. In addition, ambulanceusage without the preparation package could cause high underbodytemperatures, overpressurized fuel and a...

GENERAL INFORMATION See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safetyrestraints for children. WARNING: Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that is appropriate for their height, age and weight. Child safety restraints must be bought separately from your v...

Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child size, height, weight, orage Recommendedrestraint type Infantsortoddlers Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) orless (generally age four oryounger). Use a child safety seat(sometimes called aninfant carrier,convertible seat, ortoddler seat). Smallch...

WARNING: Always restrain an unoccupied child seat or booster seat. These objects may become projectiles in a crash or sudden stop, which may increase the risk of serious injury. WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind the back because it reduc...

BOOSTER SEATS WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind the back because it reduces the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the riskof injury or death in a crash. Use a belt-positioning booster seat for children who have o...

Types of Booster Seats • Backless booster seats If your backless booster seat has a removable shield, remove the shield.If a vehicle seating position has a low seat back or no head restraint, abackless booster seat may place your child’s head (as measured at thetops of the ears) above the top of the...

Perform the following steps when installing the child seat withcombination lap and shoulder belts: Note: Although the child seat illustrated is a forward facing child seat, the steps are the same for installing a rear facing child seat. 1. Position the child safety seat in aseat with a combination l...

9. Check from time to time to be sure that there is no slack in the lapand shoulder belt. The shoulder belt must be snug to keep the lap belttight during a collision. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child PassengerSafety Technician to make certain the child restraint is properly inst...

Tether Strap Attachment 1. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat. For vehicles with adjustable head restraints, route the tether strap underthe head restraint and between the head restraint posts, otherwise routethe tether strap over the top of the seat back. If the top ...

If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child beinginjured in a collision greatly increases. If your child restraint system is equipped with a tether strap, and thechild restraint manufacturer recommends its use, Ford also recommendsits use. Tether Strap Attachment (Rear SuperCab ...

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seat back upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained. WARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while t...

FASTENING THE SAFETY BELTS The front outboard and rear safety restraints in your vehicle arecombination lap and shoulder belts. 1. Insert the belt tongue into theproper buckle (the buckle closest tothe direction the tongue is comingfrom) until you hear a snap and feelit latch. Make sure the tongue i...

1. To lengthen the lap belt, pullsome webbing out of the shoulderbelt retractor. 2. While holding the webbing belowthe tongue, grasp the tip (metalportion) of the tongue so that it isparallel to the webbing and slide thetongue upward. 3. Provide enough lap belt length so that the tongue can reach th...

Safety Belt Extension Assembly WARNING: Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso. If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, you can obtain asafety belt extension assembly from an authorized dealer. Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier ...

3. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times at a moderate speed,ending with the safety belt in the unbuckled state. • After Step 3 is complete, the safety belt warning light will be turnedon for three seconds. 4. Within seven seconds of the light turning on, buckle then unbuckle thesafety be...

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION WARNING: Airbags do not inflate slowly or gently, and the risk of injury from a deploying airbag is the greatest close to the trim covering the airbag module. WARNING: All occupants of your vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even wh...

The airbags are a supplemental restraint system and are designed towork with the safety belts to help protect the driver and right frontpassenger from certain upper body injuries. Airbags do not inflate slowly;there is a risk of injury from a deploying airbag. Note: You will hear a loud bang and see...

DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS WARNING: Never place your arm or any objects over an airbag module. Placing your arm over a deploying airbag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries. Objects placed on or over theairbag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by theairbag int...

• Recline the seat slightly (one or two degrees) from the uprightposition. After all occupants have adjusted their seats and put on safety belts, it isvery important that they continue to sit properly. A properly seatedoccupant sits upright, leaning against the seat back, and centered on theseat cus...

FRONT PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM WARNING: Even with Advanced Restraints Systems, children 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position. WARNING: The front passenger airbag is not designed to offer protection to an occupant in the center seating position. High-series vehicles (...

Passenger Airbag ON/OFF Switch (if equipped) WARNING: An airbag ON/OFF switch may be installed in this vehicle. Before driving, always look at the face of the switch to be sure the switch is in the proper position in accordance with theseinstructions and warnings. Failure to put the switch in a prop...

Turning the Passenger Airbag Back On WARNING: The safety belts for the driver and right front passenger seating positions have been specifically designed to function together with the airbags in certain types of crashes. Whenyou turn OFF your airbag, you not only lose the protection of theairbag, yo...

The vast majority of drivers and passengers are much safer with anairbag than without. To do their job and reduce the risk of lifethreatening injuries, airbags must open with great force, and this forcecan pose a potentially deadly risk in some situations, particularly when afront seat occupant is n...

2. Child age 1 to 12. A child age 1 to 12 must ride in the front seat because: • the vehicle has no rear seat; • although children ages 1 to 12 ride in the rear seat(s) wheneverpossible, children ages 1 to 12 sometimes must ride in the frontbecause no space is available in the rear seat(s) of the ve...

WARNING: If the side airbag has deployed, the airbag will not function again. The side airbag system (including the seat) must be inspected and serviced by an authorized dealer. If the airbag is notreplaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a crash. The side airbags are locate...

• A flexible headliner which opens above the side doors to allow aircurtain deployment. • Crash sensors and monitoring system with readinessindicator. See Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator in this chapter. Children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained inthe rear seats. The Sa...

• The readiness light will either flash or stay lit. • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after theignition is turned on. • A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeatperiodically until the problem or light are repaired. If any of these things happen, even int...

GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO FREQUENCIES This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with IndustryCanada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) This device must accept any interference...

REMOTE CONTROL Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs) (If Equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped withtwo integrated keyhead transmitters.The key blade is used to start thevehicle and unlock or lock thedriver’s door from outside thevehicle. The transmitter portionfunctions as the remote control. Note...

Car Finder Press the button twice within three seconds. The horn willchirp and the turn signals will flash. It is recommended thatthis method be used to locate your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm. Sounding a Panic Alarm Press the button to activate the alarm. Press the button againor tur...

Extending the Vehicle Run Time Repeat Steps 1 and 2 with your vehicle still running to extend the runtime for another remote start duration. If the duration is set to last10 minutes, the duration will extend by another 10 minutes beginningafter what is left of the first activation time. For example,...

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION MyKey® allows you to program keys with restricted driving modes topromote good driving habits. All but one of the keys programmed to thevehicle can be activated with these restricted modes. Any keys that havenot been programmed are referred to as an administrator key or admin...

• Audio system maximum volume of 45%. A message in the audiosystem is displayed when attempting to exceed the limited volume.(Not available in vehicles equipped with AM/FM only audio systems.) • AdvanceTrac. The system cannot be turned off when Always-on hasbeen set. CREATING A MYKEY Use the informa...

USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE START SYSTEMS MyKey is NOT compatible with non-Ford-approved aftermarket remotestart systems. If you choose to install a remote start system please seeyour Ford authorized dealer for a Ford-approved remote start system. MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING Condition Potential Causes I canno...

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING You can use the power door lock control or the remote control to lockand unlock the vehicle. Power Door Locks (If Equipped) The power door lock control is located on the driver and front passengerdoor panels. A. Unlock B. Lock Remote Control The remote control can be used anyti...

Smart Unlocks (If Equipped) This feature helps to prevent you from locking yourself out of the vehicleif your key is still in the ignition. When you open the driver’s door and lock the vehicle with the powerdoor lock control, all the doors will lock, then the driver’s door willunlock if your key is ...

SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD (IF EQUIPPED) You can use the keyless entrykeypad to lock or unlock the doorswithout using a key. The keypad can be operated withthe factory set 5-digit entry code; this code is located on the owner’s wallet card in the glove box and isavailable from your authorized ...

All personal codes are now erased and only the factory set 5- digit codewill work. Anti-Scan Feature The keypad will go into an anti-scan mode if the wrong code has beenentered seven times (35 consecutive button presses). This mode disablesthe keypad for one minute and the keypad lamp will flash. Th...

ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL WARNING: Do not adjust the steering wheel when your vehicle is moving. Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the correct position. See Sitting in the Correct Position in the Seats chapter. 1. Unlock the steering column. 2. Adjust the steering wheel to thedesired positi...

Media Press the media button repeatedly to scroll through available audiomodes. Seek, Next or Previous Press the seek button to: • tune the radio to the next or previous stored preset • play the next or previous track. Press and hold the seek button to: • tune the radio to the next station up or dow...

CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) See the Cruise Control chapter. INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL Type 1 Type 2 See the Information Displays chapter. HEATED STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED) See the MyFord Touch chapter. ON/ OFF CNCL RSM - SET + SETUP INFO RESET OK 80 Steering Wheel 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) O...

ADJUSTABLE PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on the pedals while the vehicle is moving. The control is located on the left side of the steering column. Press andhold the appropriate control to move the pedals. A. Farther B. Closer The pedal position...

WINDSHIELD WIPERS Note: Fully defrost the windshield in icy conditions before turning on the windshield wipers. Rotate the end of the control awayfrom you to increase the speed ofthe wipers. Rotate toward you todecrease the speed of the wipers. Speed Dependent Wipers When your vehicle speed increase...

LIGHTING CONTROL • Rotate the headlamp controlclockwise to the first position toturn on the parking lamps. • Rotate clockwise to the secondposition to also turn on theheadlamps. High Beams Pull the lever fully past the detentto switch the high beams on. Pull the lever fully again switch thehigh beam...

AUTOLAMPS (IF EQUIPPED) The autolamp system provides lightsensitive automatic on-off control ofthe exterior lights normallycontrolled by the headlamp control. • To turn autolamps on, rotate thecontrol to the fourth position. • To turn autolamps off, rotate thecontrol to the first, second, orthird po...

INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER Use to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel and all applicablelit components in the vehicle duringheadlamp and parking lampoperation. • Tap the top or bottom of thecontrol to brighten/dim allinterior lit componentsincrementally, or • Press and hold at the first pos...

FRONT FOG LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED) The headlamp control also operatesthe fog lamps. The fog lamps can beturned on only when the headlampcontrol is in the parking lamp(second) position, headlamps on(third) position, or autolamp(fourth) position, and the highbeams are not turned on. Pull headlamp control t...

POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let them play with the power windows. They may seriously injure themselves. WARNING: When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of obstructions and make sure that children and pets ar...

Bounce-Back (One-Touch Up or Down Windows Only) The window will stop automatically while closing and reverse somedistance if there is an obstacle in the way. Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature Pull up the window switch and hold within two seconds of the windowreaching the bounce-back position. The w...

Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors Push the mirror toward the door window glass. Make sure that you fullyengage the mirror in its support when returning it to its original position. Power-Folding Mirrors (If Equipped) Note: Activating the mirrors 10 or more times within one minute, or repeated folding and u...

Clearance Lamps (If Equipped) The lower, outer portion of the mirror housings illuminates when theheadlamps or parking lamps are switched on. Telescoping Mirrors (If Equipped) This feature allows the mirror toextend approximately 3 inches (75millimeters). It is especially usefulwhen towing a trailer...

Auto-Dimming Mirror (If Equipped) Note: Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the mirror. Mirror performance may be affected. A rear center passenger or raisedrear center head restraint may also block light from reaching the sensor. The mirror will dim automatically to reduce glare when ...

GAUGES Cluster shown in standard measure. Metric similar. A. Engine oil pressure gauge B. Engine coolant temperature gauge C. Transmission fluid temperature gauge D. Fuel gauge E. Speedometer F. Information display. See Information displays for more information. G. Tachometer Engine Oil Pressure Gau...

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operating temperature,the level indicator will be in the normal range. If the engine coolanttemperature exceeds the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safelypossible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool...

WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS The following warning lamps and indicators will alert you to a vehiclecondition that may become serious. Some lamps will illuminate when youstart your vehicle to make sure they work. If any lamps remain on afterstarting your vehicle, refer to the respective system warnin...

Fasten Safety belt It will illuminate and a chime will sound to remind you to fastenyour safety belt. High Beam It will illuminate when the headlamp high beam is switched on. It will flash when you use the headlamp flasher. Hill Descent (if equipped) Illuminates when hill descent is turned on. Low F...

Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the on-boarddiagnostics system (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to On-board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Fuel and Refueling chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage yourcatalytic converter. Dri...

4X4 HIGH Illuminates when four-wheel drive high is engaged. If the lightfails to display when the ignition is turned on, or remains on,have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Diesel Warning Lights: If your vehicle is equipped with a diesel engine, it has some unique warning l...

GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that maytake their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of the ...

Info Press the INFO button repeatedly to cycle through the followingfeatures: Note: Some options may appear slightly different or not at all if the items are optional. INFO TRIP A/B XXX° (if equipped) MYKEY MILES (km) (if programmed) XXX MILES (km) TO E XX.X AVG MPG (L/100km) MPG (L/km) TIMER TBC GA...

• MPG (L/km): This displays instantaneous fuel economy as a bar graph.Your vehicle must be moving to calculate instantaneous fuel economy.Instantaneous fuel economy cannot be reset. • TIMER: Displays the trip elapsed drive time. Press and release RESETto pause the timer. Press and hold RESET to rese...

• RESET FOR CALIBRATION (if equipped): This feature calibrates thecompass. The compass reading may be affected when you drive near largebuildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna.Magnetic or metallic objects placed in, on or near the vehicle may alsoaffect compass accuracy. If th...

• RESET FOR REMOTE START (if equipped) • REAR PARK AID (if equipped): This feature sounds a warning tone towarn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper, and functions onlywhen R (Reverse) gear is selected. • TBC MODE (if equipped): Allows you to choose the trailer brakemode. • TRAILER SWAY (if ...

• Truck Apps (If Equipped) • Settings • Information Gauge Mode Use the arrow buttons to choose between the following gaugeoptions. Gauge Mode Gauges Detail Engine Oil Temperature (Diesel only) Transmission Temperature Compass The compass orientation can bechanged between fixed north orrotating north...

Trip A/ B Use the arrow buttons to choose between the following tripoptions. Trip A/ B Trip time Trip distance Fuel used Avg MPG (L/100km) Odometer Press OK to pause the Trip A or B screen/press again to un-pause. Press and hold OK to reset the currently displayed trip information. • Trip time: show...

• Average MPG: shows the average fuel usage based on time. See FuelHist. to change the time interval. Press and hold OK to reset thisvalue. Truck Apps In this mode, off-road information depicted with graphics andtrailer towing application options are available. Note: Some items are optional and may ...

Settings In this mode, you can configure different driver setting choices. Note: Some items are optional and may not appear. Settings Driver Assist Rear Park Aid On/Off Rear VideoCamera Camera Delay On/Off Trailer BrakeMode Electric or Elect. Over Hydraulic Trailer SwayControl On/Off 114 Information...

Compass (if equipped): Determine which magnetic zone youare in for your geographic locationby referring to the zone map. Settings (cont’d) MyKey Create MyKey Hold OK to create MyKey AdvanceTrac Always On / Selectable MAX Speed 80 MPH (130 km/h) or Off Speed Warning 45, 55 or 65 MPH (75, 90 or105 km/...

Information System Check Some items will only display during a system checkif a problem has been detected. If an issue exists onone of the monitored systems, the number ofwarnings that need immediate attention will displayin red and the number of informational warnings willdisplay in amber. Use the ...

AdvanceTrac® / Traction Control Messages Action / Description TRACTIONCONTROL OFF Displayed when the traction control has beendisabled by the driver. Refer to the Traction Control chapter for more information. Alarm/Security Messages Action / Description TO STOP ALARMSTART VEHICLE Displayed when the...

Diesel Messages Action / Description CHECK COOLANTADDITIVE Displayed when the coolant additive needs tobe checked. Refer to your diesel supplementfor more information. CLEANINGEXHAUST FILTER Displayed when the vehicle has entered thecleaning mode. Various engine actions willraise the exhaust tempera...

Diesel Messages Action / Description STOP SAFELY NOW Displayed and a chime sounds when thevehicle exhaust system temperature exceedsintended operating range. If this warningoccurs, engine power is reduced and theengine will shut down when the vehicle speedis below 3 mph (5 km/h). Stop the vehicle as...

Diesel Messages Action / Description ENGINE IDLED -SEE OWNER’SMANUAL EXHAUSTFLUID SYSTEMFAULT Displayed when the SCR system detects afault. The engine will eventually enter into anidle-only mode. Press OK to override the idlemode. Refer to your diesel supplement formore information. Contact your aut...

Door Messages Action / Description X DOOR AJAR Displayed when the corresponding door is notcompletely closed. Drivetrain Messages Action / Description LOCKINGDIFFERENTIALENGAGED/DISENGAGED Displayed when the electronic lockingdifferential is engaged. LOCKINGDIFFERENTIALDISENGAGED Displayed when the ...

Maintenance Messages Action / Description SERVICE POWERSTEERING The power steering system has detected acondition that requires service. See yourauthorized dealer. SERVICE POWERSTEERING NOW The power steering system has detected acondition within the power steering systemthat requires service immedi...

MyKey® Messages Action / Description BUCKLE UP TOUNMUTE AUDIO Displayed when a MyKey® is in use andBelt-Minder® is activated. MYKEY COULD NOTPROGRAM Displayed when an attempt is made toprogram a spare key using two existingMyKeys. Park Aid Messages Action / Description CHECK REAR PARKAID Displayed w...

Tire Messages Action / Description LOW TIREPRESSURE Displays when one or more tires on yourvehicle have low tire pressure. TIRE PRESSUREMONITOR FAULT Displays when the tire pressure monitoringsystem is malfunctioning. If the warning stayson or continues to come on, contact yourauthorized dealer. TIR...

Trailer Messages Action / Description TRAILER BRAKEMODULE FAULT Displayed and accompanied by a single chime,in response to faults sensed by the TBC. Referto the Towing chapter for more information. TRAILERCONNECTED Displayed when a correct trailer connection (atrailer with electric trailer brakes) i...

GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION Radio Frequencies and Reception Factors AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and TelecommunicationsCommission (CRTC). Those frequencies are: AM: 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz FM: 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz Radio rec...

MP3 Track and Folder Structure Audio systems capable of recognizing and playing MP3 individual tracksand folder structures work as follows: • There are two different modes for MP3 disc playback: MP3 trackmode (system default) and MP3 folder mode. • MP3 track mode ignores any folder structure on the ...

H. Play, Pause and OK: • Play and Pause allow you to play or pause a track when listening to aCD. • OK allows you to confirm commands with phone and media features of the SYNC system. See the SYNC® chapter for more information. I. SHUFFLE: Play music on the selected CD or MP3 folder in random order....

AM/FM/CD SONY AUDIO SYSTEM WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that you use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may takeyour focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operationof yo...

E. Memory presets: Store your favorite radio stations. To store a radio station, tune to the station, then press and hold a preset button untilsound returns. F. Seek, Reverse and Fast Forward: • In radio mode, select a frequency band and press one of thesebuttons. The system stops at the first stati...

MEDIA HUB (IF EQUIPPED) The media hub is located in the center console and has the followingfeatures: A. A/V inputs B. SD card slot C. USB ports For more information, see the MyFord Touch chapter. SATELLITE RADIO INFORMATION (IF EQUIPPED) Satellite Radio Channels SIRIUS® broadcasts a variety of musi...

SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service Note: SIRIUS® reserves the unrestricted right to change, rearrange, add or delete programming including canceling, moving or adding particularchannels, and its prices, at any time, with or without notice to you. FordMotor Company shall not be responsible for any such ...

MANUAL CLIMATE SYSTEM A. Defrost: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and demister vents. This setting can also be used to defog and clear thewindshield of a thin covering of ice. B. Rear defrost and heated mirrors: Turns the heated rear window and heated mirrors on and off. See H...

DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM Note: You can switch temperature units between Fahrenheit and Celsius. See Menu features in the MyFord Touch or MyLincoln Touch chapter. A. Power/Driver temperature control: Press to turn the climate control system on and off. When the system is off, outside...

GENERAL OPERATING TIPS Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System • To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather, selectDefrost. Temperature and fan speed can also be increased to improveclearing. • To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle, do not drive with thesystem off or w...

Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control • To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather, selectDefrost. Temperature and fan speed can also be increased to improveclearing. • To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle, do not drive with thesystem off or with recirculated air engag...

Manual Climate Systems In hot weather, the climate control system is set to MAX A/C. In moderate weather, the system either heats or cools (based onprevious settings). The rear defroster and heated mirrors are notautomatically turned on. In cold weather, maximum heat is provided in floor/defrost mod...

SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION WARNING: Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the passenger sensing system, resulting in serious injury ordeath in a crash. Always sit upright against your seat back, with yourfe...

Adjusting the Head Restraint Raise: Pull up the head restraint. Lower:1. Press and hold button C.2. Push down on the head restraint. Remove: 1. Pull up the head restraint until it reaches the highest adjustmentposition. 2. Press and hold buttons C and D. 3. Pull up the head restraint. Reinstall: Ali...

Tilting Head Restraints (If Equipped) The front head restraints may have a tilting feature for extra comfort. Totilt the head restraint, do the following: 1. Adjust the seat back to an upright driving orriding position. 2. Tilt the head restraint forward by gently pullingthe top of the head restrain...

Recline Adjustment Manual Lumbar (If Equipped) The lumbar support control islocated on the outboard side of theseat. Turn the control to adjust yoursupport. Seats 157 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 1st PrintingUSA (fus)

Folding up the Rear Seat Cushion 1. Pull the control to release the seat cushion.2. Rotate the seat cushion up until it locks into the vertical storage position. Returning the Seat to the Seating Position WARNING: Make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped underneath the seat cushion before...

Heated and Cooled Seats Air Filter Replacement (if equipped) The heated and cooled seat system includes air filters that must bereplaced periodically. See scheduled maintenance information. The filter is located under each front seat. Access the filter from the 2ndrow foot-well area. Move the front ...

UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER The appearance of your vehicle’s universal garage door opener will varyaccording to your option package. Before programing, make sure youidentify which transmitter you have by comparing it to the graphics below. HomeLink® Car2U® Home AutomationSystem Note: The programmin...

Rolling Code Programming Note: If you do not follow the time-sensitive instructions, the device will time out and you will have to repeat the complete procedure. Note: It may be helpful to have another person assist you in programming the transmitter. 1. Switch the ignition on. 2. Press and hold the...

8. The LED lamp will begin to flash rapidly until programming iscomplete. If your garage door does not operate, repeat the previoussteps. Otherwise, call the toll-free help line at 1-866-572-2728. The LED lamp above the selected button will illuminate to confirm thatthe system is responding to the b...

Erasing the Function Button Codes Note: You cannot erase individual buttons. 1. Press and hold the outer twofunction buttons simultaneously forapproximately 20 seconds until theindicator lights above the buttonsflash rapidly. 2. When the indicator lights flash,release the buttons. The codes forall b...

AUXILIARY POWER POINTS WARNING: Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket (if equipped). Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your warranty, and can result in fireor serious injury. Note: If used when the engine is not running, the battery w...

CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you in a collision. Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. Theseinclude: • Locking storage compartmentwith hanging file folder supports • Storage for laptop computer,binder or...

GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING: Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. WARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle on dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up th...

2. Select position P or N. 3. Turn the key to start the engine. The engine may continue cranking for up to 15 seconds or until the vehicle starts. Note: If the engine does not start on the first try, wait for a short period of time and try again. If you have difficulty starting the engine when the t...

We recommend that you do the following for safe and correct operation: • Use a 16-gauge outdoor extension cord that is product certified byUnderwriter’s Laboratory or Canadian Standards Association. Thisextension cord must be able to be used outdoors, in coldtemperatures, and be clearly marked Suita...

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire. WARNING: The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops befor...

During the summer season, fuel ethanol may contain a maximum of 85%denatured ethanol (Ed85) and 15% unleaded gasoline. The fuel ethanolhas a higher octane rating than unleaded regular or premium gasolineand this allows the design of engines with greater efficiency and power. Winter blends may contai...

Octane Recommendations Regular unleaded gasoline with apump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87is recommended. Some stationsoffer fuels posted as Regular withan octane rating below 87, particularly in high altitude areas. Do not use fuels with a posted octanerating below 87. Do not be concerned if your engi...

Use the following directions when filling from a portable fuel container: 1. Remove the fuel cap by rotating it counter clockwise. 2. Slowly insert the portable fuel container into the fuel filler opening. 3. Fill the vehicle with fuel from the portable fuel container. 4. When done, remove the porta...

Fuel Filler Cap WARNING: The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap. Otherwise,fuel may spray out and injure you or others. WARNING: If you do not use the proper fue...

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. WARNING: Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially lethal fumes into th...

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Understanding the Shift Positions of the 5–Speed AutomaticTransmission (If Equipped) WARNING: Do not use the tow/haul feature when driving in icy or slippery conditions as the increased engine braking can cause the rear wheels to slide and the vehicle to swing around...

D (Overdrive) with Tow/Haul On The tow/haul feature improves transmission operation when towing atrailer or a heavy load. All transmission gear ranges are available whenusing tow/haul. To activate tow/haul, press thebutton on the end of the gearshiftlever. The TOW HAUL indicator light will illuminat...

1 (First) • Provides maximum engine braking. • Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever. • The transmission will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; itwill downshift to a lower gear and then shift into 1 (First) when thevehicle reaches slower speeds. Forced downshifts • Allowed in D (Overd...

Tow/haul may be automatically activated (without pressing the tow/haulbutton). This provides engine braking to assist the vehicles brakingsystem when going downhill and repetitive braking is sensed. Once thetow/haul mode has been automatically activated it will not automaticallydeactivate. To deacti...

Understanding your SelectShift Automatic® transmission This vehicle is equipped with a SelectShift Automatic™ transmissiongearshift lever. SelectShift Automatic™ transmission gives you the abilityto change gears up or down (without a clutch) as desired. Use the buttons on the shifter tolock or unloc...

Recommended shift speeds Upshift according to the following chart: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy) Shift from: Gasoline engines Diesel engines 1 – 2 15 mph (24 km/h) 12 mph (19 km/h) 2 – 3 25 mph (40 km/h) 19 mph (31 km/h) 3 – 4 40 mph (64 km/h) 26 mph (42 km/h) 4 – 5 ...

Brake-shift interlock WARNING: Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brake lamps are working. WARNING: When doing this procedure, you will be taking the vehicle out of park which means the vehicle can roll freely. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always fully set the parking brakepr...

6. Remove the three fastenersunder the column that secure thelower shroud half to the column. 7. Pull the lock lever into the fullunlocked position and remove thelower shroud cover by pulling thelever handle through the slot in thecover. 8. Apply the brake and move the gearshift lever into N (Neutra...

For proper operation, make surethat each hub is fully engaged andthat both hub locks are set to thesame position (both set to LOCK orboth set to AUTO). To engageLOCK, turn the hub lockscompletely clockwise; to engageAUTO, turn the hub lockscompletely counterclockwise. The ESOF 4WD system: • provides...

4X4 LOW - Continuously illuminates when 4L is selected. CHECK 4X4 - Displays when a 4X4 fault is present. Using a Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4wd system (if equipped) Note: High shift efforts may be encountered when attempting to shift into and out of 4x4 modes. It is recommended to allow the vehicl...

Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WD system (If Equipped) 2H (2WD) - For general on-road driving. Sends power to the rearwheels only and should be used forstreet and highway driving. Providesoptimal smoothness and fueleconomy at high speeds. 4H (4X4 HIGH) - Used for extra traction such as in sn...

How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles WARNING: Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drivevehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passe...

GENERAL INFORMATION Note: Occasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal, continuous grinding or continuous squeal sound is present, the brake linings may beworn-out and should be inspected by an authorized dealer. If yourvehicle has continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while...

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION The traction control system helps avoid drive wheel spin and loss oftraction. If your vehicle begins to slide, the system applies the brakes to individualwheels and, when needed, reduces engine power at the same time. If thewheels spin when accelerating on slippery or loose s...

System indicator lights and messages WARNING: If a failure has been detected within the Traction Control System, the stability control light will illuminate steadily. Verify that the Traction Control System was not manually disabledusing the stability control button. If the stability control light s...

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION WARNING: Vehicle modifications involving braking system, aftermarket roof racks, suspension, steering system, tire construction or wheel and tire size may change the handlingcharacteristics of the vehicle and may adversely affect the performanceof the AdvanceTrac® system. In ...

A Vehicle without AdvanceTrac® with RSC® skidding off its intendedroute. B Vehicle with AdvanceTrac® with RSC® maintaining control on aslippery surface. USING ADVANCETRAC® WITH RSC® (Single rear wheel vehicles only) The system automatically activates when you start your engine. Theelectronic stabili...

Hill descent control (if equipped) Hill descent control allows the driver to set and maintain vehicle speedwhile descending steep grades in various surface conditions. WARNING: Hill descent control cannot control descent in all surface conditions and circumstances, such as ice or extremely steep gra...

Whether accelerating or decelerating, once the desired descent speed isreached, remove your feet from the pedals and the chosen vehicle speedwill be maintained. Note: Noise from the ABS pump motor may be observed during hill descent control operation. This is a normal characteristic of the ABS andsh...

SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: To help avoid personal injury, please read and understand the limitations of the system as contained in this section. Sensing is only an aid for some (generally large and fixed)objects when moving in reverse on a flat surface at parking speeds.Traffic control sy...

The sensing system warns the driver of obstacles within a certain rangeof the bumper area. The system turns on automatically whenever theignition is switched on. When receiving a detection warning, the radio volume is reduced to apredetermined level. After the warning goes away, the radio volumeretu...

REAR VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: The rear view camera system is a reverse aid supplement device that still requires the driver to use it in conjunction with the interior and exterior mirrors for maximum coverage. WARNING: Objects that are close to either corner of the bumper or under t...

2. Centerline: Helps align the center of the vehicle with an object (i.e. a trailer). Note: If the image comes on while the transmission is not in R (Reverse), have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. Note: When towing, the camera only sees what is being towed behind the vehicle. This mi...

Always use caution while reversing. Objects in the red zone are closestto your vehicle and objects in the green zone are further away. Objectsare getting closer to your vehicle as they move from the green zone tothe yellow or red zones. Use the side view mirrors and rear view mirrorto get better cov...

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION Cruise control lets you maintain a set speed without keeping your footon the accelerator pedal. USING CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Do not use cruise control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved. Note: Vehicle speed may vary momentarily w...

Steering To help prevent damage to the power steering system: • Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until itstops) for more than three to five seconds when the engine is running. • Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level(below the MIN mark on t...

LOAD LIMIT Vehicle Loading – With and Without a Trailer This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/ortrailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design ratingcapability, with or without a trailer. Properly loading your vehicle willprovide maximum return of vehic...

Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue loador king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weigh...

• Example only: WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structuraldamage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personalinjury. 240 Load Carrying 20...

GCW (Gross Combined Weight) – is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer – including all cargo andpassengers – that the vehicle can handle without r...

WARNING: Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the original tires because they may lower the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires with ahigher limit than the original tires do not increase the GVWR andGAWR limitations. WARNING: Exceeding any vehicle ...

TAILGATE Tailgate Lock The tailgate lock is designed to helpprevent theft of the tailgate. Insert the ignition key into thetailgate lock. Turn it to the right tolock or to the left to unlock thetailgate. Tailgate Removal WARNING: Always properly secure cargo to prevent shifting cargo or cargo fallin...

3. Rotate the panels toward thetailgate. Repeat Steps 1–3 for the other side of the bed extender. 4. Connect the two panels, thenrotate both knobs a quarter-turnclockwise to secure the panels. 5. Make sure the latch rod isinserted into the tailgate hole andthe locking pins on both sides areengaged i...

TOWING A TRAILER WARNING: Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label. WARNING: Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, lossof vehicle c...

This feature applies the vehicle brakes at individual wheels and, ifnecessary, reduces engine power. If the trailer begins to sway, thestability control light flashes and the message TRAILER SWAY REDUCE SPEED appears in the information display. The first thing to do is slow the vehicle down, then pu...

Hitches WARNING: ON PICK-UP TRUCKS, the trailer hitch provided on this vehicle enhances collision protection for the fuel system. DO NOT REMOVE! Do not use a hitch that either clamps onto the bumper or attaches to theaxle. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that 10–15% forconventional t...

Safety Chains Note: Do not attach safety chains to the bumper. Always connect the trailer’s safety chains to the frame or hook retainersof the vehicle hitch. To connect the trailer’s safety chains, cross the chains under the trailertongue and allow enough slack for turning tight corners. Do not allo...

The Ford TBC has been tested to be compatible with several majorbrands of electric-over-hydraulic trailer brakes; contact your authorizeddealer for information on which brands can be used. The TBC user interface consists of the following: A. +/- (GAIN adjustment buttons): Pressing these buttons adju...

B. Manual control lever: Slide the control lever to the left to activate power to the trailer’s electric brakes independent of the tow vehicle’sbrakes (see the following Procedure for adjusting GAIN section for instructions on proper use of this feature). If the manual control isactivated while the ...

Explanation of Information Display Warning Messages Note: Your TBC can be diagnosed by your authorized dealer to determine exactly which trailer fault has occurred. However, if the fault is with thetrailer this diagnosis is not covered under your Ford warranty. TRAILER BRAKE MODULE FAULT: Displays i...

• Your vehicle’s brake system and the trailer brake system workindependently of each other. Changing the GAIN setting on the TBCdoes not affect the operation of your vehicle’s brakes whether atrailer is attached or not. • When the vehicle is turned off, the TBC output is disabled and thedisplay and ...

• Shift to a lower gear when driving down a long or steep hill. Do notapply the brakes continuously, as they may overheat and become lesseffective. • If your transmission is equipped with the tow/haul feature, use thiswhen towing. This provides engine braking and helps eliminateexcessive transmissio...

Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter vehicle components: • Causing internal damage to the components. • Affecting driveability, emissions, and reliability. Replace the rear axle lubricant anytime the rear axle has beensubmerged in water. Water may have contaminated the rear axlelubricant,...

• Make sure the stuck vehicle is not loaded in excess of its GVWRspecified on the certification label. • Always align the tow vehicle and stuck vehicle in a straight line(within 10 degrees). • Keep bystanders to the sides of the vehicle, at a distance of at least twice the length of the recovery str...

Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized towtruck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual forproper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle. Two-wheel drive (2WD) vehicles can be towed with the front wheels onthe ground and the rear wheels off the gr...

Recreational Towing Note: Put your climate control system in recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle. See the Climate Control chapter. Follow these guidelines if you have a need for recreational (RV) towing.An example of recreational towing would be towing your vehic...

BREAKING-IN You need to break in new tires for approximately 300 mi (480 km).During this time, your vehicle may exhibit some unique drivingcharacteristics. Avoid driving too fast during the first 1000 mi (1600 km).Vary your speed frequently and change up through the gears early. Donot labor the engi...

• Add particular accessories to your vehicle (e.g.; bug deflectors,rollbars or light bars, running boards, ski racks). • Drive with the wheels out of alignment. Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economyat any speed. • Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fu...

If driving through deep or standingwater is unavoidable, proceed veryslowly. Never drive through waterthat is higher than the bottom ofthe hubs (for trucks) or the bottomof the wheel rims (for cars). Once through the water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stopthe vehicle as effectively as d...

WARNING (Continued) • Never place floor mats or any other covering in the vehicle footwellthat cannot be properly secured to prevent them from moving andinterfering with the pedals or the ability to control the vehicle. • Never place floor mats or any other covering on top of alreadyinstalled floor ...

• The Total Accessory Reserve Capacity (TARC) is shown on the lowerright side of the vehicle’s Safety Compliance Certification Label. Thisapplies to Ford-completed vehicles of 10,000 pounds (4,536 kilograms)GVWR or less. This is the weight of permanently-attached auxiliaryequipment, such as snowplow...

Snowplowing with your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle WARNING: Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. WARNING: Additional equipment such as snowplow equipment may effect the performance of the air b...

Transmission operation while plowing WARNING: Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (55 km/h). The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. • Shift transfer case to 4L (4WD Low) when plowing in small areas at speeds below 5 mph (8 km/h). • Shift transfer case to 4H (4WD High) when plowing...

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Vehicles Sold in the U.S. : Getting Roadside Assistance To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. Thisprogram is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The serviceis available: • 24-hours ...

HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL Note: With extended use, the flasher may run down your battery. The hazard flasher is located on thesteering column, just behind thesteering wheel. The hazard flasherswill operate when the ignition is inany position or if the key is not inthe ignition. • Press the flasher cont...

Connecting the Jumper Cables WARNING: Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-) terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery. Note: Do not attach the negative (-) cable to fuel lines, engine rocker covers, the intake...

Jump Starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at amoderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for anadditional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. Removing the...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED Warranty repairs to your vehicle must be performed by an authorizeddealer. While any authorized dealer handling your vehicle line willprovide warranty service, we recommend you return to your sellingauthorized dealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfaction. Plea...

• Ford Genuine Accessories • Service specials and promotions. In Canada: Mailing address Customer Relationship CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 Telephone 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) Online www.ford.ca Additional Assistance If you have questions or concerns,...

UTILIZING THE MEDIATION or ARBITRATION PROGRAM(CANADA ONLY) This pertains to vehicles delivered to authorized Canadian dealers. Inthose cases, where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford ofCanada and the authorized dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicleservice concern have been unsatisf...

CHANGING A FUSE Fuses WARNING: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. If electrical components in the vehicleare not working, a fuse may haveblown. Blown fuses are identifi...

FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART Power Distribution Box WARNING: Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. WARNING: To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover to the power distribution box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. The power dis...

To remove the fuse panel cover, pullthe panel toward you. When theclips of the panel disengage, let thepanel fall easily. To remove a fuse, use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panelcover. The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse or relay location Fuse amp rating Protected circuits 1 30A Not us...

GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING: Turn off the power running boards, if equipped, before working under the vehicle, jacking or placing any object under the vehicle. Never place your hand between the extendedrunning board and the vehicle. A moving running board may causeinjury. Have your vehicle serviced ...

Working with the Engine Off 1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Turn off the engine and remove the key (if equipped). 3. Block the wheels. Working with the Engine On WARNING: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage or personal burn injuries, do not start your engine with the air cleaner ...

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK A. – MIN B. – MAX ENGINE OIL CHECK Note: For diesel engine information, refer to the diesel supplement. Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil. 1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground. 2. Turn the engine off an...

Only use oils certified for gasoline engines by theAmerican Petroleum Institute (API). An oil with thistrademark symbol conforms to the current engine andemission system protection standards and fueleconomy requirements of the International LubricantsSpecification Advisory Council (ILSAC), comprised...

Adding Engine Coolant WARNING: Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot. Steam and scalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn you badly. Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hotengine parts. WARNING: Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluid contai...

• Do not use alcohol, methanol, brine or any engine coolants mixed withalcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant). Alcohol and other liquids cancause engine damage from overheating or freezing. • Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant. These can beharmful and compromise the corrosion ...

You have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive thevehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be able to maintain high-speedoperation and the engine will run rough. Remember that the engine iscapable of completely shutting down automatically to prevent enginedamage; therefore: 1. ...

If you notice any of the following: • the engine coolant temperature gauge moves fully into the red (hot)area • the coolant temperature warning light illuminates • the service engine soon indicator illuminates 1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and place the vehicle in P(Park). 2. Leave...

3. With the engine running, parking brake engaged and your foot on thebrake pedal, move the gearshift lever through all of the gear ranges.Allow sufficient time for each gear to engage. 4. Latch the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the engine running. 5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean wit...

Correct Fluid Level For vehicles equipped with 5-speed transmissions, the fluid should bechecked at normal operating temperature 150°F-170°F (66°C-77°C) on alevel surface. For vehicles equipped with 6-speed transmissions, the fluidshould be checked at normal operating temperature 196°F-216°F(91°C-10...

Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels Note: Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause internal transmission component damage. Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used. The type offluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick handle and also in the Cap...

BRAKE FLUID CHECK Fluid levels between the MIN and MAX lines are within the normaloperating range; there is no need to add fluid. If the fluid levels areoutside of the normal operating range, the performance of the systemcould be compromised; seek service from your authorized dealerimmediately. POWE...

WASHER FLUID CHECK WARNING: If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40°F (5°C), use washer fluid with antifreeze protection. Failure to use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather couldresult in impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of injury oraccident. Add flui...

3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. 4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 6. Release the parking brake. With your foot on the brake pedal and withthe A/C on, put the vehicle in D (Dri...

Battery Management System (If Equipped) The battery management system (BMS) monitors battery conditions andtakes actions to extend battery life. If excessive battery drain isdetected, the system may temporarily disable certain electrical featuresto protect the battery. Those electrical accessories a...

CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES 1. To remove the wiper blade, pullthe wiper arm away from thevehicle. Pry open the lock cover (A)with your thumb to release theblade. 2. Press the retaining clip todisengage the wiper blade, then pullthe wiper blade down (C) towardthe windshield to remove it fromthe arm. 3....

AIR FILTER CHECK Refer to Scheduled Maintenance Information for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element. When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft® air filterelement listed. Refer to the Motorcraft® Part Numbers . The following procedure is for vehicles equi...

4. On the wall or screen you willobserve a light pattern with adistinct horizontal edge towards theright. If this edge is not at thehorizontal reference line, the beamwill need to be adjusted so the edgeis at the same height as thehorizontal reference line. 5. Locate the vertical adjuster oneach hea...

These are examples of unacceptable moisture (usually caused by a lampwater leak): • Water puddle inside the lamp. • Large water droplets, drip marks or streaks present on the interior ofthe lens. Take your vehicle to a dealer for service if any of the above conditions ofunacceptable moisture are pre...

Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. • For routine cleaning, use Motorcraft® Detail Wash. • If tar or grease spots are present, use Motorcraft® Bug and Tar Remover. WAXING • Wash the vehicle first. • Use a quality wax that does not contain abrasives. • D...

If a staining liquid like coffee or juice has been spilled on the instrumentpanel or on interior trim surfaces, clean as follows: 1. Wipe up spilled liquid using a clean, white, cotton cloth. 2. Wipe the surface with a damp, clean, white, cotton cloth. For morethorough cleaning, use a mild soap and ...

Low gloss paint area The low gloss area of the instrument panel’s upper dash should becleaned with mild, soapy water and a soft, damp cloth, then dried with aclean, dry cloth. When cleaning the low gloss areas: • Do not use paper towels or newspaper. • Do not use silicone or Teflon® (PTFE)-based pro...

For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth. For morethorough cleaning, wipe the surface with a mild soap and water solution. • Clean spills as quickly as possible. • Test any cleaner or stain remover on an inconspicuous part of theleather as cleaners may darken the leather. • Do ...

• Never apply any cleaning chemical to hot or warm wheel rims orcovers. • Some automatic car washes may cause damage to the finish on yourwheel rims or covers. Industrial-strength (heavy-duty) cleaners, orcleaning chemicals, in combination with brush agitation to removebrake dust and dirt, could wea...

Miscellaneous • Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and pins under vehicle arecovered with grease to prevent rust. • Move vehicles at least 25 ft (8 m) every 15 days to lubricate workingparts and prevent corrosion. Removing Vehicle from Storage When your vehicle is ready to come out of storage, d...

How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles Sport-utility vehicles, vans andtrucks can differ from some othervehicles in a few noticeable ways.Your vehicle may be: • Higher – to allow higher loadcarrying capacity and to allow itto travel over rough terrainwithout getting hung up ordamaging underbod...

Traction AA A B C WARNING: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. The traction grades, from highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. Thegrades represent the...

INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL Both U.S. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers toplace standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. Thisinformation identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics ofthe tire and also provides a U.S. DOT Tire Identifi...

E. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches. If you change your wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheeldiameter. F. 95: Indicates the tire’s load index. It is an index that relates to how much weight a tire can carry. You may find this information in yourowner...

Information on T Type Tires T type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of P typetires. These differences aredescribed below. T145/80D16 is an example of a tiresize. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different fromthis example. Tire Quality Gradesdo not apply to thi...

INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properlyinflated. Remember that a tire can lose up to half of its air pressurewithout appearing flat. Every day before you drive, check your tires. If one looks lower than theothers, use a tire gauge to check pressure o...

Note: Do not reduce tire pressure to change the ride characteristics of the vehicle. If you do not maintain the inflation pressure at the levelsspecified by Ford, your vehicle may experience a condition known asshimmy. Shimmy is a severe vibration and oscillation in the steeringwheel after the vehic...

WARNING: Stay out of the trajectory (1) as indicated in the illustration. 352 Wheels and Tires 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 1st PrintingUSA (fus)

Damage Periodically inspect the tire treads and sidewalls for damage (such asbulges in the tread or sidewalls, cracks in the tread groove andseparation in the tread or sidewall). If damage is observed or suspected,have the tire inspected by a tire professional. Tires can be damagedduring off-road us...

Tire Replacement Requirements WARNING: Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size, load index, speed rating and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as those originallyprovided by Ford. The recommended tire and wheel size may be found oneither t...

Important: Remember to replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires are replaced on your vehicle. The two front tires or two rear tires should generally be replaced as a pair. The tire pressure sensors mounted in the wheels are not designed to beused in aftermarket wheels. The use of wheels or ...

Tire and Wheel Alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of yourvehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires. If yourvehicle seems to pull to one side when you are driving, the wheels maybe out of alignment. Have an authorized dealer check the wheelali...

USING SNOW CHAINS WARNING: Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed rating as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performanceof your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehiclecontrol, vehicl...

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM WARNING: The tire pressure monitoring system is not a substitute for manually checking tire pressure. The tire pressure should be checked periodically (at least monthly) using a tire gauge.See Inflating Your Tires in this chapter. Failure to properly maintain your tir...

vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheelsallow the system to continue to function properly. The tire pressure monitoring system complies with part 15 of the FCCrules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device m...

When you believe your system is not operating properly The main function of the tire pressure monitoring system is to warn youwhen your tires need air. It can also warn you in the event the system isno longer capable of functioning as intended. See the following chart forinformation concerning your ...

Low tirepressurewarning light Possible cause Customer action required Flashing warninglight Spare tire in use Repair the damaged road wheel andtire and reinstall it on the vehicle torestore system function. For adescription on how the systemfunctions, see When your temporary spare tire is installed ...

Tire Pressure Monitoring System Reset Procedure WARNING: To determine the required pressure(s) for your vehicle, see the Safety Compliance Certification Label (affixed to either the door hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the door edge thatmeets the door-latch post, next to the driver’s seating posit...

10. Turn the ignition off. If two short horn beeps are heard, the resetprocedure was unsuccessful and must be repeated. If after repeating the procedure and two short beeps are heard when theignition is turned to off, seek assistance from your authorized dealer. 11. Set all four tires to the recomme...

Tool Location Jack handle, lug wrench, lug wrenchextension (only available on DualRear Wheel [DRW] vehicles) andwheel chock (only available onSingle Rear Wheel [SRW] vehiclesequipped with a diesel engine) Regular cab: Fastened to floorbehind driver seatSuperCab: Fastened to floor underrear seatCrew ...

Tire Change Procedure WARNING: When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the transmission selector lever is inposition P . WARNING: To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, ...

If the ornament retention towersare aligned between the studs or lugnuts, the ornament is improperlyinstalled. This improper installationmay appear and sound correct, butwill not keep the ornament on thevehicle. Ornaments improperlyinstalled in this manner will fall offor become loose with minimal f...

3. Lay the tire on the ground with the valve stem facing up. 4. Slide the wheel partially under the vehicle and install the retainerthrough the wheel center. Pull on the cable to align the components atthe end of the cable. 5. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the tire is raised to its stowedposi...

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number islocated on the driver sideinstrument panel. Please note that in the graphic,XXXX is representative of yourvehicle identification number. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the followinginformation: A. World manufacturer ...

ACCESSORIES For a complete listing of the accessories that are available for yourvehicle, please contact your dealer or visit our online store at: Accessories.Ford.com (U.S. only). Ford Custom Accessories are available for your vehicle through yourlocal Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. Ford Motor Comp...

Peace of mind • Keyless entry keypad • Back up alarm* • Remote start • Cable lock* • Vehicle security systems • Bed hooks* • Wheel locks • Tool/Cargo boxes* • Protective seat covers* • Speed/cruise control • Bumper and hitch mounted parking sensors* *Ford Licensed Accessories (FLA) are warranted by ...

FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (U.S. ONLY) More than 32 million Ford and Lincoln owners have discovered thepowerful protection of Ford ESP. It is the only extended service planbacked by Ford Motor Company, and provides “peace of mind”protection beyond the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage. Up t...

FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY) You can get more protection for your vehicle by purchasing a FordExtended Service Plan (ESP). Ford ESP is the only service contractbacked by Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. Depending on theplan you purchase, Ford ESP provides benefits such as: • r...

GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Why Maintain Your Vehicle? Carefully following the maintenance schedule helps protect against majorrepair expenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance andmay also help to increase the value of your vehicle when you sell ortrade it. Keep all receipts for c...

Protecting Your Investment Maintenance is an investment that will pay dividends in the form ofimproved reliability, durability and resale value. To maintain the properperformance of your vehicle and its emission control systems, it isimperative that scheduled maintenance be completed at the designat...

NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG Normal Scheduled Maintenance – 6.2L and 6.8L Engines Only * Every 7500 miles(12000 km) or sixmonths (whichevercomes first) Change engine oil and filter. Rotate tires ** , inspect tire wear and measure tread depth. Inspect wheels and related components forabnormal...

Additional Maintenance Items Every 30000 miles(48000 km) Replace climate-controlled (heated andcooled) seat filter (if equipped). Replace engine air filter. Every 60000 miles(96000 km) Change automatic transmission fluid and filteron 5–speed transmission. Consult dealer forrequirements. Replace fron...

Maintenance Schedule Log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ...

Off-road Operation Inspect frequently,service as required Inspect steering linkage, ball joints and U-joints,Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings. Replace engine air filter. Every 5000 miles(8000 km) or sixmonths Change engine oil and filter. Inspect the wheels and related components forabnorm...

Special Operating Condition Log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D A...

EXCEPTIONS Normal vehicle axle maintenance: Rear axles and power take-off (PTO) units with synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks equipped withFord-design axles are lubricated for life; do not check or change fluidunless a leak is suspected, service is required or the assembly has beensubmerged in wa...

ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD Initial change Six years or 105000 miles (168000 km)(whichever comes first) After initial change Every three years or 45000 miles (72000 km) Engine Coolant Change Log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C O...

GENERAL INFORMATION Ensure that you review your device’s user guide before using it with SYNC. Support The SYNC support team is available to help you with any questions youcannot answer on your own. Monday-Saturday, 8:30am-8:00pm EST In the United States, call: 1–888–270–1055 In Canada, call: 1–800–...

• Do not leave playing devices in your vehicle during extreme conditionsas it could cause them damage. See your device’s user guide forfurther information. • Do not attempt to service or repair the system. See your authorizeddealer. For your safety, some SYNC functions are speed-dependent. Their use...

Phone Options during an Active Call During an active call, you have additional menu features which becomeavailable such as putting a call on hold, joining calls, etc. Use the arrowbuttons to scroll through the menu options. To access:1. Press MENU during an active call.2. When Active Call Menu is se...

When you select: You can: Call History Access your call history log.1. Press OK to select, then scroll through your callhistory options (incoming, outgoing or missed).2. Press OK when the desired selection appears in thedisplay.3. Press the phone button to call the selection. Return Exit the current...

When you select: You can: Phonebook 1,2 Allows you to access your downloaded phonebook.1. Press OK to confirm and enter. If your phonebookhas fewer than 255 listings, they appear alphabeticallyin flat file mode. If there are more, they are organizedinto alphabetical categories.2. Scroll until the de...

Text Messaging Note: This is a phone-dependent feature. SYNC allows you to receive, send, download and delete text messages.The system can also read incoming text messages to you so that you donot have to take your eyes off the road. Receiving a Text Message Note: This is a phone-dependent feature. ...

Download Unread Msgs allows you to download your unread messages (only) to SYNC. To download the messages, press OK to select. Thedisplay indicates your messages are being downloaded. When complete,SYNC takes you to your inbox. Delete All Messages? allows you to delete current text messages from SYN...

Pre-defined text message options I need more directions I love you Too funny Can’t wait to see you I’m stuck in traffic Accessing Your Phone Settings These are phone-dependent features. Your phone settings allow you toaccess and adjust features such as your ring tone, text messagenotification, modif...

When you select: You can: Modify Phonebook Modify the contents of your phone book (i.e.,add, delete, download). Press OK to selectand scroll between: Add Contacts: Press OK to add more contactsfrom your phone book. Push the desiredcontact(s) on your phone. See your phone’suser guide on how to push c...

System Settings System Settings provide access to your Bluetooth Devices andAdvanced menu features. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through themenu options. The Bluetooth Devices menu allows you to add, connect, delete and set aphone as primary as well as turn your Bluetooth feature on and off. The ...

If you select: You can: Set Bluetooth On/Off Turn the Bluetooth feature on and off.Press OK and scroll to toggle between On andOff. When the desired selection is chosen,press OK. Note: Turning Bluetooth off disconnects all Bluetooth devices and deactivates allBluetooth features. Delete Device Delete...

SYNC APPLICATIONS AND SERVICES (IF EQUIPPED) Note: In order for the following features to work, your cellular phone must be compatible with SYNC. To check your phone’s compatibility, visitwww.SYNCMyRide.com, www.SYNCMyRide.ca or www.syncmaroute.ca. • SYNC Services (if equipped, U.S. only): Provides ...

Vehicle Health Report WARNING: Always follow scheduled maintenance instructions, regularly inspect your vehicle, and seek repair for any damage or problem you suspect. Vehicle Health Report supplements, but cannotreplace normal maintenance and vehicle inspection. Vehicle HealthReport only monitors c...

To run a report using the phone button:1. Press the phone button to enter Phone Menu.2. Scroll until Vehicle Health is selected and press OK.3. Scroll to select from the following options: Vehicle Health Report Options User Preferences:Press OK to selectand enter the menu.Scroll to select from: Auto...

If you miss a turn, SYNC automatically asks if you want the routeupdated. Just say, “Yes” when prompted and a new route will bedelivered to your vehicle. Disconnecting from SYNC Services 1. Press and hold the phone button on the steering wheel.2. Say “Good-bye” from the SYNC Services main menu. SYNC...

SYNC AppLink™ Note: Your smartphone must be paired and connected to SYNC to access AppLink. Note: iPhone® users need to connect the phone to the USB port in order to start the application. It is recommended to lock your iPhone®after starting an application. Note: The AppLink feature is not available...

To Access Using Voice Commands 1. Press the voice icon.2. When prompted, say “Mobile Apps”.3. Say the name of the application after the tone.4. The app should start. While an app is running through SYNC, you can press the voice button and speak commands specific to the app, suchas “Play Station Quic...

“USB” “Play song <name>” 1 “Play track <name>” 1,3 “Refine album <name>” 1,3 “Refine artist <name>” 1,3 “Refine song <name>” 1 “Refine track <name>” 1,3 “Repeat off” “Repeat on” “Search album <name>” 1,3 “Search artist <name>” 1,3 “Search genre <nam...

Voice Command Guide “Autoplay” Turn on to listen to music which has alreadybeen randomly indexed during the indexingprocess.Turn off and the system does not begin to playany of your music until all media has all beenindexed. Indexing times can vary from device todevice and also with regard to the nu...

Media Menu Features The media menu allows you to select your media source, how to playyour music (by artist, genre, shuffle, repeat, etc.), and also to add,connect or delete devices.1. Press AUX and then MENU to enter the Media Menu.2. Scroll to cycle through: When you select: You can: Play Menu Pla...

When you select: You can: Media Settings Choose to shuffle or repeat your music and selectyour Autoplay settings. Once these selections areturned on, they remain on until turned off. PressSEEK to play the previous or next track. Note: Some digital media players require both USB and line in ports to ...

When you select: You can: Playlists Access your playlists (from formats such as ASX,.M3U, .WPL, .MTP.). The system lists yourplaylists alphabetically in flat file mode. If thereare more than 255, they are organized intoalphabetical categories.Press OK to select. Then scroll to select thedesired play...

When you select: You can: Factory Defaults Return to the factory default settings. Thisselection does not erase your indexedinformation (phonebook, call history, textmessages and paired devices).1. Press OK to select and then press OK againwhen Restore Defaults? appears in the display.2. Press OK to...

Vehicle Health Report/Services (Traffic, Directions and Information) Issues Issue Possible Cause(s) Possible Solution(s) I received a textthat the VehicleHealth Report isnot activated. • Your account may not beactivated on thewebsite, OR • You may have the wrong VIN(vehicleidentificationnumber) list...

INTRODUCTION WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that maytake their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of the vehicle...

Support The SYNC support team is available to help you with any questions youaren’t able to answer on your own. Monday-Saturday, 8:30 am-8pm EST In the United States, call: 1–888–270–1055 In Canada, call: 1–800–565–3673 Times are subject to change due to holidays. Safety information WARNING: Driving...

How to Use Voice Commands with Your System Press the voice icon. After the tone, speak your commandclearly. These commands can be said at any time. “Cancel” “Exit” “Go back” “List of commands” “Main menu” “Next page” “Previous page” “What can I say?” “Help” What Can I Say? To access the available vo...

Accessing a List of Available Commands • If you use the touchscreen, press the Settings icon > Help > Voice Command List. • If you use the steering wheel control, press the voice icon. After thetone, speak your command clearly. Voice command list “Audio list of commands” “Bluetooth audio list ...

ENTERTAINMENT Your system offers many media options. You can access these optionsusing the touchscreen or voice commands. Browsing Device Content When listening to any type of audio, you can browse through otherdevices without having to change sources. For example, if you arecurrently listening to t...

AM/FM Radio Press the lower left corner of the touchscreen and then selectthe AM or FM tab. To change between AM and FM presets, just touch the AM or FM tab. When you select: You can: Presets Save a station by pressing and holding one ofthe memory preset areas. There is a briefmute while the radio s...

HD Radio Reception and Station Troubleshooting Potential Reception Issues Reception area If you are listening to a multicast station andyou are on the fringe of the reception area,the station may mute due to weak signalstrength.If you are listening to HD1, the systemswitches back to the analog broad...

Radio Voice Commands If you are listening to the radio, press the voice button on thesteering wheel control. When prompted, say any of thecommands in the following chart. If you are not listening to the radio, press the voice button and, after thetone, say “Radio”, then any of the commands in the fo...

Satellite Radio Voice Commands If you are listening to SIRIUS satellite radio, press the voicebutton on the steering wheel control. When prompted, say anyof the commands in the following chart. If you are not listening to SIRIUS satellite radio, press the voice buttonand, after the tone, say “Sirius...

“TUNE” “SAT 3” “SAT 3 preset <#>” “Help” SIRIUS Satellite Radio Information Note: SIRIUS reserves the unrestricted right to change, rearrange, add or delete programming including canceling, moving or adding particularchannels, and its prices, at any time, with or without notice to you. FordMot...

Potential Satellite Radio Reception Issues Station overload When you pass a ground-basedbroadcast-repeating tower, a stronger signalmay overtake a weaker one and the audiosystem may mute. Satellite radio signalinterference Your display may show ACQUIRING . . . toindicate the interference and the aud...

SIRIUS Troubleshooting Tips Radio Display Condition Possible Action Call SIRIUS1–888–539–7474. Your satellite service isno longer available. Contact SIRIUS at1-888-539-7474 toresolve subscriptionissues. No Channels Available. All the channels in the selected channels areeither skipped orlocked. Use ...

CD Voice Commands If you are listening to a CD, press the voice button on thesteering wheel control. When prompted, say any of thecommands in the following chart. If you are not listening to a CD, press the voice button and, after thetone, say “CD”, then any of the commands in the following chart. “...

USB Port The ports are located either in the centerconsole or behind a small access door in theinstrument panel. To access and play musicfrom your device, press the lower left cornerof the touchscreen. This feature allows you to plug in media playing devices, memory sticks,flash drives or thumb driv...

When you select: You can: Options Sound Settings allows you to adjust Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance and Fade, DSP(Digital Signal Processing), Occupancy Modeand Speed Compensated Volume. (Your vehiclemay not have all these settings.) Media Player Settings allows you to select more settings, which i...

Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information SYNC is capable of hosting nearly any digital media player, includingiPod®, Zune™, plays from device players, and most USB drives.Supported audio formats include MP3, WMA, WAV and AAC. It is also able to organize your indexed media from your ...

In order to playback video from your iPod® or iPhone® (if compatible),you must have a special combination USB/RCA composite video cable(which you can buy from Apple®). When the cable is connected to youriPod® or iPhone®, plug the other end into both the RCA jacks and theUSB port. Troubleshooting • D...

Text Messaging Note: Downloading and sending text messages using Bluetooth are phone-dependent features. Note: Certain features in text messaging are speed-dependent and not available when your vehicle is traveling at speeds over 3 mph (5 km/h). Note: SYNC does not download read text messages from y...

Pre-defined Text Message Options I’m running a few minutes late. I’m ahead of schedule, so I’ll be there early. I’m outside. I’ll call you when I get there. OK Yes No Thanks Stuck in traffic. Call me later. LOL Receiving a Text Message Note: If you select View and your vehicle is traveling over 5 mp...

If you select: You can: 911 Assist Turn on or turn off the 911 Assist™ feature. See 911 Assist® in the SYNC Services and Applications section. Phone Ringer Select what ring tone you would like to hearwhen you receive a call. Choose from possiblesystem ring tones, your currently paired phone’sring to...

Connecting to SYNC Services Using Voice Commands 1. Press the voice button.2. When prompted, say “Services”. This initiates an outgoing call to SYNC Services using your paired and connected Bluetooth-enabledcellular phone. 3. Once you connect to the service, follow the voice prompts to request the d...

SYNC Services Quick Tips Portable Your subscription is associated with yourBluetooth-enabled cellular phone number, notyour VIN (Vehicle Identification Number). Youcan pair and connect your phone to anyvehicle equipped with Traffic, Directions andInformation and continue enjoying yourpersonalized se...

SIRIUS Travel Link Voice Commands Note: In order to use SIRIUS Travel Link, your vehicle must be equipped with navigation and your navigation SD card must be in the SD card slot. Press the voice button and when prompted, say any of thefollowing: Travel Link Voice Commands “5–day weather forecast” “S...

Note: In order to allow a break-in period for your vehicle, you may not be able to create a Vehicle Health Report until your vehicle odometer hasreached 200 miles. Note: Cellular phone and SMS charges may apply when making a report. Register for Vehicle Health Report and set your report preferences ...

Uploading Photos for Your Home Screen Wallpaper Note: You cannot load photos directly from your camera. You must access the photos either from your USB mass storage device or from anSD card. Note: Photographs with extremely large dimensions (i.e., 2048 x 1536) may not be compatible and appear as a b...

Settings Access and adjust system settings, voice features, as well as phone,navigation and wireless settings. System Press the Settings icon > Settings > System, then select from the following: System Language Select to have the touchscreen display inEnglish, Spanish or French. Distance Selec...

Voice Control Press the Settings icon > Settings > Voice Control, then select from the following: Voice Control Interaction Mode Standard interaction mode provides moredetailed interaction and guidance. Advancedmode has less audible interaction and moretone prompts. ConfirmationPrompts Have th...

Navigation Press the Settings icon > Settings > Navigation, then select from the following: Navigation Map Preferences Turn breadcrumbs on and off. Have the system display your turn list top tobottom or bottom to top. Turn the Parking POI notification on and off. Route Preferences Have the sys...

Wireless & Internet USB MobileBroadband Instead of using Wi-Fi, your system can alsouse a USB mobile broadband connection toaccess the internet. (You must turn on yourmobile broadband device on your personalcomputer before connecting it to the system.)This screen allows you to set up what is you...

CLIMATE Press the lower right corner on the touchscreen to access yourclimate control features. Depending on your vehicle line andoption package, your climate screen may look different from the screen shown here. A. Power: Touch to switch the system off and on. Outside air cannot enter your vehicle ...

“TEMPERATURE” “High” “Low” “<15.5–29.5> degrees” “<60–85> degrees” “Help” NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Note: The navigation SD card must be in the SD card slot to operate the navigation system. If you need a replacement SD card, see yourauthorized dealer. Note: The SD card slot is spr...

This screen displays point of interest icons, such as: Hotel Coffeehouse Food & Drink Nightlife Attraction This icon appears when your selection exists in multiplecategories within the system. When you are viewing more information for hotels, cityseekr also tellsyou if the hotel has certain serv...

“NAVIGATION” “Zoom province” “Zoom state” “Zoom street” “Zoom to <distance>” “Help” * If you have said, “Destination”, you may say any of the commands in the Destination chart. One-shot Destination Street Address If your vehicle is equipped with the SD card navigation feature, you havethe abil...

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911 Assist™ ......................432, 505 A ABS (see Brakes) .....................220 Accessing and using your USBport ............................................483 Accessing call history/phonebook during active call .............422 Accessing your calendar ..........504 Accessing your media menu...

SecuriLock passive anti-theftsystem ..........................................75 Selecting your media source(USB, Line in, BT audio) .........445 Sending new text messages .....494 Setting a destination ................525 Setting a destination byvoice ...........................................525 ...