2012 Ford F350 Super Duty Quick Reference Guide 1st Printing - Page 2

message center The message center monitors many vehicle systems and alerts you to potential vehicle problems and conditions. Your message center also allows you to program and configure certain features without taking your hands off the wheel. Use the steering wheel controls to scroll, make selections and adjustments which will appear in the message center display in the instrument cluster. If equipped with an LCD screen, your main menu selections are: Gauge Mode, Trip A/B, Fuel Economy, Truck Apps (if equipped), Settings and Information. SelectShift Automatic™ transmission (SST) Your vehicle is equipped with a SST gearshift lever which allows you to change gears without a clutch. Put the gearshift into M (manual) and press + to upshift and - to downshift. To lock gears, put the gearshift lever into D (Overdrive). Press - to lock out the gears. Only the available gears will be displayed. Press + to unlock the gears. Tow/Haul Switch To eliminate excessive transmission shifting, activate the tow/haul feature. This feature also provides engine exhaust braking in all forward gears when the transmission is in D (Overdrive). The engine exhaust braking will help slow the vehicle and assist the driver in controlling the vehicle when descending a grade. (Exhaust braking available on diesel only.) Electronic Shift on the Fly System (if equipped) This system allows you shift on the fly and select from the following modes: •  2H (2WD)- Use for general on-road driving. •  4H (4x4 High)- Use for extra traction. This mode is NOT intended for use on dry pavement. •  4L (4x4 Low)- Uses extra gearing to provide maximum power to all four wheels at reduced speeds. This mode is NOT intended for use on dry pavement. Safety Rearview camera (if equipped) This system provides a visual display of the area behind the vehicle. The display automatically appears on the navigation screen (if equipped) or in the rear view mirror when the vehicle is in Reverse (R) and uses colors (green, yellow and red) to alert you of your proximity to objects. Note: Visibility aids do not replace the need to watch where the vehicle is moving. Function Roadside Assistance Your new Ford Super Duty comes with the assurance and support of 24-hour emergency roadside assistance. To receive roadside assistance in the United States, call 1 (800) 241-3673. In Canada, call 1 (800) 665-2006. Center console (if equipped) •  One 12V power point inside the storage compartment and one on the rear of the console •  110V/150W AC power point outlet on the rear of the console Under Seat locking storage (if equipped) The under seat storage compartment in the second row has a programmable lock which provides a safe place to store items. Use your ignition key to program the lock. There is also an auxiliary power point within the compartment which you can use to power or charge your electronic devices. turn signal operation • To operate the left turn signal, push the lever down until it stops and release. • To operate the right turn signal, push the lever up until it stops and release. •  To indicate a lane change, push the lever up/down to the first stop position and release. The turn signals will flash three times and stop. Hill descent control (if equipped) This allows you to maintain vehicle speed while descending steep grades in a variety of road conditions. To enable, press the hill descent button. A light in the cluster will illuminate and a chime will sound. To increase descent speed, press the accelerator until the desired speed is reached. To decrease speed, press the brake until the desired speed is reached. Hill Descent Control can maintain vehicle speeds on downhill grades and can be engaged between 2 mph (3 km/h) to 12 mph (20 km/h). Note: Hill descent control requires a cooling down interval after sustained use. The amount of time that the feature can remain active before cooling varies with conditions. The system will provide a warning in the message center and a chime will sound when the system is about to disengage for cooling. At this time, manually apply the brakes as needed to maintain descent speed. Trailer Sway (if equipped) Trailer sway uses the vehicle's AdvanceTrac® with RSC® system to detect and help reduce trailer sway by applying brake force at individual wheels and, if necessary, reducing engine power. This feature defaults to on. To turn off, refer to the Message Center section in the Instrument Cluster chapter of your Owner's Guide. AdvanceTrac® with RSC® stability enhancement system (all single rear wheel (SRW) vehicles) Helps you maintain stability and steerability of your vehicle during a variety of road conditions. Roll Stability Control™ (RSC®) helps to avoid a vehicle roll-over. If your vehicle becomes stuck, try turning off the AdvanceTrac® system (by pressing the control) to allow wheel spin and help increase momentum to help dig the vehicle out. Reverse sensing system (if equipped) The reverse sensing system may warn you if there is an object behind the vehicle that may be too low for you to see. A warning tone will sound which increases in frequency as the object gets closer and then will sound continuously when the object is less than 10 inches away. The system is active when the vehicle is in R (Reverse) and traveling less than 3 mph (5 km/h). Note: Visibility aids do not replace the need to watch where the vehicle is moving. Tailgate step (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with a tailgate step that allows easy entry into the truck bed. To use, 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. Flip 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 lb. (159 kg). To close the tailgate step, fold the step panel, then lift and fully slide the tailgate step into the tailgate. Slide the latch at the bottom of the handle, then lower the handle. Never drive with the step deployed. Ensure that you fully close and latch the tailgate step before moving the vehicle. MyKey® (if equipped) Allows you to program certain driving restrictions in order to promote good driving habits. When MyKey® is programmed, the following features are adjusted: •  Belt-Minder® will sound continuously and the audio will be muted until the safety belt is buckled. •  Audible and visual low fuel warnings are provided. • Audio volume can be limited. • Vehicle speed can be limited. •  Audible and visual warnings can be configured at preselected speeds. •  AdvanceTrac® cannot be programmed off. Electronic Locking differential (ELD, if equipped) The ELD is a device housed in the rear axle which allows both rear wheels to turn at the same speed. You can engage or disengage the ELD on the fly. When the axle is disengaged, it will function like a standard rear wheel axle. When it is engaged, the rear wheels will rotate at the same speed when turning, thereby being helpful on slippery and/or off road surfaces, particularly when one wheel is on a poor traction surface. For vehicles with an electronic shift 4WD system, pull the knob on the 4WD control toward you. The indicator light will display in the instrument cluster indicating the system is engaged. For 2WD vehicles and vehicles equipped with a manual shift 4WD system, turn the control to ON. The indicator light will appear in the instrument cluster indicating the system is engaged. Side AirBags and Safety Canopy System (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with side airbags and a safety canopy system which help protect you in the event of a crash. Adjustable Head Restraints Your vehicle's front row head restraints can be adjusted to suit your needs. Simply pull up to raise the head restraint. To lower, press the head restraint down while pressing and holding the guide sleeve adjust/release button. You may also be able to tilt the head restraint forward or backward for additional comfort. Pivot the head restraint forward to the desired location. After the head restraint reaches the forward-most tilt position, pivoting it forward again will release it to the rearward un-tilted position. Steering wheel controls Use the arrow controls to scroll through the message center menus and use OK to make selections. Use SET +/-, RSM and OFF to set and adjust the speed. Use the steering wheel controls on the right side to adjust volume, media selections and access voice commands (if equipped). Upfitter controls (if equipped) The Upfitter package provides four switches which can be customized to perform additional functions. They provide 8 amps, 12 amps or 20 amps of electrical battery power. Trailer Brake controller (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with a fully integrated electronic trailer brake controller (TBC). Use the GAIN adjustment buttons (+ , -) and the manual controller lever to make adjustments. The system will display any necessary messages through your message center. For complete information on using the TBC, please refer to the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter in your Owner's Guide. Engine only traction control (all dual rear wheel vehicles) This system helps you maintain stability and steerability of your vehicle, especially on slippery road surfaces such as snow, ice or gravel. During traction control operation, the traction control light will illuminate. Power adjustable foot pedals (if equipped) Press the control to move the pedals closer or farther away from you. The pedals should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and in P (Park). Use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take your attention off the road. Ford recommends against the use of any hand-held device while driving and that you comply with all applicable laws. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.