2008 Ford F450 Quick Reference Guide 3rd Printing

AUDIOPHILE IN-DASH SIX CD/MP3/SATELLITE COMPATIBLE SOUND SYSTEM

Tire Pressure

Your tire pressure needs to be

properly set according to the

recommended specifcations.

These specifcations can be

Found on the SaFety Compliance

Certifcation Label or Tire Label

which is located on the B-Pillar or

the edge oF the driver’s door. Please

check your tire pressure during

routine maintenance and seasonal

changes and when the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System warning indicator

is illuminated. Tire pressure is

specifed to provide the appropriate

load capacity For your vehicle’s axle

load ratings. Keeping the tires at the

proper pressure is an important part

oF maintaining your vehicle.

Improperly in±ated tires can aFFect

vehicle handling and can Fail

suddenly, resulting in a possible loss

oF vehicle control.

Fuses

IF your electrical components are not

working properly, a Fuse may have

blown. Please reFer to your

Owner’s Guide For Fuse locations.

Fuel PumP shuT-OFF swiTch

This device stops the electric Fuel

pump From sending Fuel to the

engine when your vehicle has had a

substantial jolt. AFter an accident, iF

the engine cranks but doesn’t start,

the switch may have been activated.

The Fuel pump shut-oFF switch is

located on the passenger side oF the

instrument panel. You have to open

the passenger side door and remove

the access panel to reset the switch.

²or switch reset instructions, please

reFer to your Owner’s Guide.

lOcaTiOn OF sPare Tire and

TOOls/changing The Tires

Your vehicle’s jack, lug wrench and

lug wrench extension (iF equipped)

are installed in your vehicle in

diFFerent locations based on cab

confguration. Please reFer to

your Owner’s Guide For detailed

inFormation on tire changing tools

and tire changing instructions.

rOadside emergencies

During your vehicle’s limited

warranty period, the assurance

and support oF a 24-hour

emergency roadside assistance

program is included. Roadside

assistance includes such services

as Fuel delivery, tire changes, jump

starts, winch-outs, towing (limited

distance) and lock-out assistance.

Complete your roadside assistance

identifcation card and keep it handy

(such as in your wallet) For quick

reFerence. This identifcation card

is located in either your Owner

Guide portFolio in the glove

compartment (U.S.) or the Customer

InFormation Guide in the glove

compartment (Canada).

memOry seaTs/mirrOrs/adjusTable Pedals (If EqUIppED)

This system allows automatic positioning oF the driver seat, power mirrors, and adjustable pedals in

two programmable positions. The memory seat control is located on the driver’s door trim panel.

To program position 1, move the driver seat, mirrors and pedals (iF equipped) to the desired

position using the associated controls. Press the SET control. The SET control indicator light will brie±y

illuminate. While the light is illuminated, press control 1. Repeat this procedure to program position 2.

The vehicle must be stationary (in Park or Neutral) to recall a position setting.

TailgaTe sTeP (If EqUIppED)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a Feature that allows easy entry into the truck

bed. To use the tailgate step, open the tailgate. Pull the yellow latch lever to the

unlock position to release the grab handle From its stowed position and raise the

handle upright until you Feel it latch and see the latch lever in the lock position.

The yellow lever only needs to be used when releasing the grab handle. Rotate the

center molding to unlatch the tailgate step. Pull the tailgate step out and down. ²lip

open the panel to widen the step. Always use the grab handle when stepping up or down on the tailgate step. Keep the

step load (you + load) below 350 lbs. (159 kg).

To close the tailgate step, Fold the step panel, then liFt and Fully slide the tailgate step into the tailgate. Pull up on the

yellow latch lever at the bottom oF the handle, then lower the handle. Never drive with the step deployed. ²ully close

and latch the tailgate step beFore moving the vehicle.

bed exTender (If EqUIppED)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a cargo

management Feature in the pick-up box. To open the bed extender

into tailgate mode, pull the locking pin toward the driver’s

side oF the vehicle. Rotate the storage hinge rearward

to unlatch the panels and then rotate the panels

toward the tailgate. Repeat For the other side oF

the bed extender. ²inally, connect the two panels,

then rotate both knobs a quarter turn clockwise

to secure them. Ensure the latch rod is inserted

into the tailgate hole and the locking pins on

both sides are engaged into their holes in the

pick-up box. Please reFer to your Owner’s

Guide For complete details on this Feature.

reVerse camera sysTem (If EqUIppED)

The reverse camera system provides a video image oF the

area behind the vehicle. The reverse camera system will

automatically provide an image in the rear view mirror, when

the transmission is placed in reverse.

This image will

continue to be displayed on the mirror For a Few seconds,

once the transmission has been shiFted out oF reverse.

The camera lens For the reverse camera system is located on the tailgate,

near the tailgate handle. Keep the lens clean so the video image remains clear

and undistorted. Clean the lens with a soFt, lint-Free cloth and non-abrasive

cleaner. IF the reverse camera system image is not clear or seems distorted

it may be covered with water droplets, snow, mud or any other substance. IF this

occurs, clean the camera lens beFore using the reverse camera system.

The reverse camera system is not a replacement For the rear view and side view mirrors. Always make sure there are

no people or objects behind the vehicle beFore using reverse. ²or complete details on the reverse camera system,

please consult your Owner’s Guide.

Use extreme caution when using

any device or Feature that may take

your attention oFF the road. Your

primary responsibility is the saFe

operation oF the vehicle. Only use

non-essential Features and devices

when it is saFe to do so.

1.

seTTing memOry PreseTs

To set a station: Select a Frequency

band with the AM/²M button, then

select a station. Press and hold a

numbered preset button until the

sound returns.

2.

TexT/scan FuncTiOn

Press and hold For a brieF sampling

oF radio stations or CD tracks. Press

again to stop. In CD/MP3 mode,

press and release to display track

title, artist name, disc title and fle

name (iF available).

3.

am/Fm and cd selecT

In radio mode, press AM/²M to

select AM, ²M1 or ²M2 Frequency

bands. Press CD to begin CD play.

In CD mode, press AM/²M to stop

CD play and begin radio play.

4.

On/OFF/VOlume cOnTrOl

Press to turn ON or O²². Turn to increase

or decrease volume.

5.

lOading cds

Press the LOAD button and then a

preset number to load a CD. Press

and hold LOAD to autoload up to

6 CDs.

6.

ejecTing cds

Press

to eject a CD. ²or the

In-dash Six CD/MP3 system, press

and hold to auto-eject all CDs

present in the system.

7.

seeK FuncTiOn

Press to access the next listenable

station or CD track.

8.

muTe

Pressing the

button will mute

the playing media. Pressing it again

will return to the playing media.

9.

Tune/disc selecTOr

Press to go up or down the radio

Frequency or to select a desired disc.

Also, use in menu mode to select

various settings.

10.

menu

CATEGORY: (satellite radio if

equipped – early availability):

Press MENU until the current active

category appears in the display

(CATEGORY MODE). In CATEGORY

MODE, press

/

to scroll through

the list oF available Sirius channel

Categories. Press SEEK or SCAN to

select the Category.

SATELLITE RADIO MENU:

(if equipped – late availability):

Press MENU when satellite radio

mode is active to access. Press

OK to enter into the satellite radio

menu. Press

/

to cycle through

the Following options: Category, Save

Song, Delete Song, Delete All Songs,

Enable Alerts/Disable Alerts.

Satellite radio is available only with

a valid SIRIUS radio subscription.

Check with your authorized dealer

For availability.

SPEED SENSITIVE VOLUME

(if equipped):

The volume

automatically changes slightly with

vehicle speed to compensate For

road and wind noise. Press MENU to

reach settings. Use SEEK to adjust.

SETTING THE CLOCK:

Press MENU

until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS

is displayed. Press up/down arrows,

SEEK to adjust the hours/minutes.

11.

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SATELLITE RADIO FEATURES AND

CONTROLS (if equipped):

Press to

cycle through ²ES/DVD (iF equipped),

SAT1, SAT2, SAT3 (satellite mode iF

equipped) or LINE IN (auxiliary mode

iF equipped).

12.

shuFFle FuncTiOn

Plays tracks in random order.

13.

FOlders

Press to access previous or next

Folder on MP3 discs, iF Folders

are available.

IF your vehicle is equipped with a

diFFerent radio, reFer to your Owner’s

Guide. IF your vehicle is equipped

with a navigation system, please

reFer to the navigation supplement.

DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) SYSTEM

a.

auTO

To engage automatic temperature

control, press AUTO and select

the desired temperature using the

temperature control. The system will

automatically determine Fan speed,

air±ow location, A/C on or oFF, and

outside or recirculated air to heat or

cool the vehicle, allowing it to reach

the desired temperature.

b.

driVer/Passenger

TemPeraTure cOnTrOl

Press to Increase or decrease the

temperature in the vehicle.

c.

exT

Press to display outside

temperature. Press again to

display cabin temperature settings.

d.

Fan sPeed cOnTrOl

Press to Increase or decrease

the Fan speed.

e.

heaTed seaT cOnTrOls

Press to turn the heated seats on

and oFF. The heated seats turn oFF

when the ignition is turned oFF.

F.

manual OVerride cOnTrOl

Allows you to manually select where

air±ow is directed. To return to Full

automatic control, press AUTO.

g.

a/c cOnTrOl

Press to activate/deactivate air

conditioning. Use with recirculated

air to improve cooling perFormance

and eFfciency. Engages automatically

in AUTO,

(deFrost) and

(±oor/deFrost).

h.

recirculaTiOn cOnTrOl

Recirculates air in the cabin, thereby

reducing the amount oF time needed

to cool down the interior oF the

vehicle when used with A/C.

i.

dual: (sINGLE/DUAL ELECtRIC

tEMpERAtURE CoNtRoL)

Allows the driver to have Full control

oF the cabin temperature settings

(single zone) or allows the

passenger to have control oF their

individual temperature settings

(dual zone control). Press to turn

on dual zone mode, press again to

return to single zone.

j.

heaTed mirrOrs

Press to deFrost the outside rear

view mirrors. The heated mirrors

will turn oFF aFter 10 minutes or can

be shut oFF by pressing the button

again. Please reFer to Power Mirrors

in the Driver Controls chapter oF your

Owner’s Guide For more inFormation.

K.

deFrOsT

Use to clear ice or Fog From the

windshield by distributing air through

the windshield deFroster and

demister vents.

max a/c OPeraTiOn

Automatic Operation:

Press AUTO

For Full automatic operation. Do not

override A/C or recirculated air.

Set the temperature to 60˚² (16˚C).

Override Operation:

Select air

distribution. Select A/C and

recirculated air. Use recirculated air

with A/C to provide colder air±ow.

Set temperature to 60˚² (16˚C). Set

to highest Front Fan speed initially,

then adjust to maintain comFort.

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inTeriOr heaTer (If EqUIppED)

IF your vehicle is equipped with a

diesel engine, it may be equipped

with a supplemental heater to assist

in heating the inside oF your vehicle

in cold weather. When you start your

vehicle and turn the climate control

on and the engine coolant

temperature is below a preset level,

the supplemental heater will

automatically activate to aid the

climate control system in heating

your vehicle more quickly.

The supplemental heater is most

effective when using a mid to lower

fan speed setting.

²or complete details on these and

other climate control Features or

iF your vehicle is equipped with a

climate control system other than

the one shown, please reFer to your

Owner’s Guide.

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This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to replace your vehicle Owner’s Guide which contains more

detailed information concerning the features of your vehicle, as well as important safety warnings designed to

help reduce the risk of injury to you and your occupants. Please read your entire Owner’s Guide carefully as

you begin learning about your new vehicle and refer to the appropriate chapters when questions arise.

All information contained in this Quick Reference Guide was accurate at the time of duplication. We reserve

the right to change features, operation and/or functionality of any vehicle speciﬁcation at any time. Your Ford

dealer is the best source for the most current information. For detailed operating and safety information,

please consult your Owner’s Guide.

June 2007

Third Printing

Quick Reference Guide

Super Duty

Litho in U.S.A.

8C3J 19G217 CA

AUDIOPHILE IN-DASH SIX CD/MP3/SATELLITE COMPATIBLE SOUND SYSTEM

(iF equipped)

DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) SYSTEM

WITH HEATED SEATS AND HEATED MIRRORS (iF equipped)

*8C3J_19G217_CA*

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