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Instrument Cluster WARNING Driving your vehicle with the warning lamp on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked by your authorized dealer immediately. Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury. Engine Coolant Temperature Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. Engine Oil If it illuminates with the engine running or when you are driving, this indicates a malfunction. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and switch the engine off. Check the engine oil level. See Engine Oil Check (page 233). Note: Do not resume your journey if it illuminates despite the level being correct. Have the system checked by your authorized dealer immediately. Check Fuel Cap (If Equipped) Illuminates when the fuel cap may not be properly installed. Continued driving with this light on may cause the Service engine soon warning indicator to come on. Cruise Control (If Equipped) Illuminates when you switch this feature on. See Using Cruise Control (page 178). Fasten Safety Belt It will illuminate and a chime will sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt. E71340 Direction Indicator Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard warning flasher is turned on. If the indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. Front Airbag If it fails to illuminate when you start your vehicle, continues to flash or remains on, it indicates a malfunction. Have the system checked by your authorized dealer. Door Ajar Displays when the ignition is on and any door is not completely closed. High Beam Illuminates when you switch the high beam headlamps on. It will flash when you use the headlamp flasher. Electronic Locking Differential Illuminates when using the electronic locking differential. E163170 Hill Descent (If Equipped) Illuminates when hill descent is switched on. E163171 80 Super Duty (), enUSA

Section	Page
Copyright ©	2
Introduction	10
About This Manual	10
Symbols Glossary	10
Data Recording	12
California Proposition 65	14
Perchlorate	14
Ford Credit	14
Replacement Parts Recommendation	15
Special Notices	15
Mobile Communications Equipment	16
Export Unique Options	16
Child Safety	18
General Information	18
Installing Child Seats	19
Booster Seats	27
Child Seat Positioning	29
Child Safety Locks	30
Safety Belts	31
Principle of Operation	31
Fastening the Safety Belts	32
Safety Belt Height Adjustment	35
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime	35
Safety Belt Minder	36
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance	38
Supplementary Restraints System	39
Principle of Operation	39
Driver and Passenger Airbags	40
Side Airbags	46
Safety Canopy™	47
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator	48
Airbag Disposal	49
Keys and Remote Controls	50
General Information on Radio Frequencies	50
Remote Control	50
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control	53
MyKey™	54
Principle of Operation	54
Creating a MyKey	54
Clearing All MyKeys	56
Checking MyKey System Status	56
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems	58
MyKey Troubleshooting	58
Locks	59
Locking and Unlocking	59
Keyless Entry	60
Security	63
Passive Anti-Theft System	63
Anti-Theft Alarm	64
Steering Wheel	65
Adjusting the Steering Wheel	65
Audio Control	65
Voice Control	66
Cruise Control	66
Information Display Control	66
Heated Steering Wheel	67
Pedals	68
Adjusting the Pedals	68
Wipers and Washers	69
Windshield Wipers	69
Windshield Washers	69
Lighting	70
Lighting Control	70
Autolamps	70
Instrument Lighting Dimmer	71
Daytime Running Lamps	71
Front Fog Lamps	72
Direction Indicators	72
Interior Lamps	72
Windows and Mirrors	74
Power Windows	74
Global Opening	75
Exterior Mirrors	75
Interior Mirror	77
Sun Visors	78
Moonroof	78
Instrument Cluster	80
Gauges	80
Warning Lamps and Indicators	82
Audible Warnings and Indicators	85
Information Displays	86
General Information	86
Information Messages	97
Climate Control	108
Manual Climate Control	108
Automatic Climate Control	109
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate	111
Heated Windows and Mirrors	113
Remote Start	114
Seats	115
Sitting in the Correct Position	115
Head Restraints	115
Manual Seats	117
Power Seats	118
Memory Function	118
Rear Seats	119
Heated Seats	121
Climate Controlled Seats	123
Front Seat Armrest	124
Rear Seat Armrest	125
Universal Garage Door Opener	126
Universal Garage Door Opener	126
Auxiliary Power Points	134
Auxiliary Power Points	134
Storage Compartments	136
Center Console	136
Overhead Console	136
Starting and Stopping the Engine	137
General Information	137
Ignition Switch	137
Starting a Gasoline Engine	138
Engine Block Heater	139
Fuel and Refueling	141
Safety Precautions	141
Fuel Quality	142
Running Out of Fuel	143
Refueling	143
Fuel Consumption	145
Emission Control System	146
Transmission	149
Automatic Transmission	149
Power Take-Off	155
Four-Wheel Drive	156
Using Four-Wheel Drive	156
Rear Axle	165
Limited Slip Differential	165
Electronic Locking Differential	165
Brakes	167
General Information	167
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes	167
Parking Brake	168
Hill Start Assist	168
Traction Control	170
Principle of Operation	170
Using Traction Control	170
Stability Control	172
Principle of Operation	172
Using Stability Control	172
Terrain Response	175
Principle of Operation	175
Using Hill Descent Control	175
Parking Aids	177
Parking Aid	177
Rear View Camera	178
Cruise Control	181
Principle of Operation	181
Using Cruise Control	181
Driving Aids	182
Steering	182
Load Carrying	183
Load Limit	183
Tailgate	190
Towing	194
Towing a Trailer	194
Trailer Sway Control	195
Recommended Towing Weights	195
Essential Towing Checks	198
Towing Points	206
Transporting the Vehicle	207
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels	208
Driving Hints	210
Breaking-In	210
Economical Driving	210
Driving Through Water	211
Floor Mats	211
Snowplowing	212
Roadside Emergencies	214
Roadside Assistance	214
Hazard Warning Flashers	215
Fuel Shutoff	215
Jump Starting the Vehicle	215
Post-Crash Alert System	217
Customer Assistance	218
Getting the Services You Need	218
In California (U.S. Only)	219
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)	220
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)	220
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada	221
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature	222
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)	222
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)	223
Fuses	224
Fuse Specification Chart	224
Changing a Fuse	232
Maintenance	233
General Information	233
Opening and Closing the Hood	233
Under Hood Overview	234
Under Hood Overview	235
Engine Oil Dipstick	236
Engine Oil Check	236
Engine Coolant Check	237
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check	241
Transfer Case Fluid Check	244
Brake Fluid Check	244
Power Steering Fluid Check	244
Washer Fluid Check	245
Fuel Filter	245
Changing the 12V Battery	245
Checking the Wiper Blades	247
Changing the Wiper Blades	247
Adjusting the Headlamps	248
Removing a Headlamp	249
Changing a Bulb	251
Bulb Specification Chart	253
Changing the Engine Air Filter	255
Vehicle Care	257
General Information	257
Cleaning Products	257
Cleaning the Exterior	257
Waxing	258
Cleaning the Engine	258
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades	259
Cleaning the Interior	259
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens	259
Cleaning Leather Seats	260
Repairing Minor Paint Damage	261
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels	262
Vehicle Storage	262
Wheels and Tires	265
General Information	265
Tire Care	267
Using Snow Chains	284
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	285
Changing a Road Wheel	290
Technical Specifications	301
Capacities and Specifications	303
Engine Specifications	303
Motorcraft Parts	304
Vehicle Identification Number	305
Vehicle Certification Label	305
Transmission Code Designation	306
Technical Specifications	307
Audio System	312
General Information	312
Audio Unit	313
Audio Unit	314
Audio Unit	317
Digital Radio	318
Satellite Radio	320
Audio Input Jack	323
USB Port	323
Media Hub	324
SYNC™	325
General Information	325
Using Voice Recognition	327
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone	329
SYNC™ Applications and Services	340
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player	347
SYNC™ Troubleshooting	355
MyFord Touch™	361
General Information	361
Settings	368
Entertainment	378
Phone	395
Information	401
Climate	410
Navigation	413
Accessories	422
Accessories	422
Auxiliary Switches	423
Appendices	425
End User License Agreement	425
Extended Service Plan (ESP)	440
Extended Service Plan (ESP)	440
Scheduled Maintenance	442
General Maintenance Information	442
Normal Scheduled Maintenance	445
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance	446
Scheduled Maintenance Record	451

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WARNING

Driving your vehicle with the warning

lamp on is dangerous. A significant

decrease in braking performance

may occur. It will take you longer to stop

your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked by

your authorized dealer immediately. Driving

extended distances with the parking brake

engaged can cause brake failure and the

risk of personal injury.

Check Fuel Cap

(If Equipped)

Illuminates when the fuel cap

may not be properly installed.

Continued driving with this light

on may cause the Service engine

soon warning indicator to come on.

Cruise Control

(If Equipped)

E71340

Illuminates when you switch this

feature on. See

Using Cruise

Control

(page 178).

Direction Indicator

Illuminates when the left or right

turn signal or the hazard warning

flasher is turned on. If the

indicators stay on or flash faster, check for

a burned out bulb.

Door Ajar

Displays when the ignition is on

and any door is not completely

closed.

Electronic Locking Differential

E163170

Illuminates when using the

electronic locking differential.

Engine Coolant Temperature

Illuminates when the engine

coolant temperature is high.

Stop the vehicle as soon as

possible, switch off the engine and let cool.

Engine Oil

If it illuminates with the engine

running or when you are driving,

this indicates a malfunction.

Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to

do so and switch the engine off. Check the

engine oil level. See

Engine Oil Check

(page 233).

Note:

Do not resume your journey if it

illuminates despite the level being correct.

Have the system checked by your authorized

dealer immediately.

Fasten Safety Belt

It will illuminate and a chime will

sound to remind you to fasten

your safety belt.

Front Airbag

If it fails to illuminate when you

start your vehicle, continues to

flash or remains on, it indicates

a malfunction. Have the system checked

by your authorized dealer.

High Beam

Illuminates when you switch the

high beam headlamps on. It will

flash when you use the

headlamp flasher.

Hill Descent

(If Equipped)

E163171

Illuminates when hill descent is

switched on.

Super Duty (), enUSA

Instrument Cluster