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Towing • TRAILER CONNECTED: Displays when the system senses a correct trailer wiring connection (a trailer with electric trailer brakes) during a given ignition cycle. TRAILER DISCONNECTED: Displays, accompanied by a single audible time, when the system senses a trailer connection and then a disconnection, either intentional or unintentional, during a given ignition cycle. It also displays if a truck or trailer-wiring fault occurs causing the trailer to appear disconnected. This message can also display if you use the manual control lever without a trailer connected. The gain should be set to provide the maximum trailer braking assistance while making sure the trailer wheels do not lock when using the brakes. Locked trailer wheels may lead to trailer instability. 1. Make sure the trailer brakes are in good working condition, functioning normally and properly adjusted. See your trailer dealer if necessary. Hook up the trailer and make the electrical connections according to the trailer manufacturer's instructions. When you plug in a trailer with electric or electric-over-hydraulic brakes, TRAILER CONNECTED appears in the information display. Use the gain adjustment (+ and -) buttons to increase or decrease the gain setting to the desired starting point. A gain setting of 6.0 is a good starting point for heavier loads. In a traffic-free environment, tow the trailer on a dry, level surface at a speed of 20-25 mph (30-40 km/h) and squeeze the manual control lever completely. If the trailer wheels lock up, indicated by squealing tires, reduce the gain setting. If the trailer wheels turn freely, increase the gain setting. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 until the gain setting is at a point just below trailer wheel lock-up. If towing a heavier trailer, trailer wheel lock-up may not be attainable even with the maximum gain setting of 10. • 2. 3. B: Manual control lever: Slide the control lever to the left to turn on the trailer's electric brakes independent of the tow vehicle's See the following Procedure for adjusting gain section for instructions on proper use of this feature. If you use the manual control while the brake is also applied, the greater of the two inputs determines the power sent to the trailer brakes. • Stop lamps: Using the manual control lever illuminates both the trailer brake lamps and your vehicle brake lamps except the center high-mount stop lamp, if you make the proper electrical connection to the trailer. Pressing your vehicle brake pedal also illuminates both trailer and vehicle brake lamps. 4. 5. 6. Procedure for Adjusting Gain Note: Only perform this procedure in a traffic-free environment at speeds of approximately 20-25 mph (30-40 km/h). The gain setting sets the trailer brake controller for the specific towing condition. You should change the setting as towing conditions change. Changes to towing conditions include trailer load, vehicle load, road conditions and weather. Explanation of Information Display Warning Messages Note: An authorized dealer can diagnose the trailer brake controller to determine exactly which trailer fault has occurred. However, your Ford warranty does not cover this diagnosis if the fault is with the trailer. 193 Super Duty (TFA)

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	45
Safety Canopy™	46
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator	47
Airbag Disposal	48
Keys and Remote Controls	49
General Information on Radio Frequencies	49
Remote Control	49
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control	52
MyKey™	53
Principle of Operation	53
Creating a MyKey	53
Clearing All MyKeys	55
Checking MyKey System Status	55
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems	55
MyKey Troubleshooting	56
Locks	57
Locking and Unlocking	57
Keyless Entry	58
Security	61
Passive Anti-Theft System	61
Anti-Theft Alarm	62
Steering Wheel	63
Adjusting the Steering Wheel	63
Audio Control	63
Voice Control	64
Cruise Control	64
Information Display Control	64
Heated Steering Wheel	65
Pedals	66
Adjusting the Pedals	66
Wipers and Washers	67
Windshield Wipers	67
Windshield Washers	67
Lighting	68
Lighting Control	68
Autolamps	68
Instrument Lighting Dimmer	69
Daytime Running Lamps	69
Front Fog Lamps	70
Direction Indicators	70
Interior Lamps	70
Windows and Mirrors	72
Power Windows	72
Global Opening	73
Exterior Mirrors	73
Interior Mirror	75
Sun Visors	76
Moonroof	76
Instrument Cluster	78
Gauges	78
Warning Lamps and Indicators	79
Audible Warnings and Indicators	83
Information Displays	84
General Information	84
Information Messages	95
Climate Control	106
Manual Climate Control	106
Automatic Climate Control	107
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate	108
Heated Windows and Mirrors	109
Remote Start	109
Seats	111
Sitting in the Correct Position	111
Head Restraints	111
Manual Seats	113
Power Seats	114
Memory Function	114
Rear Seats	115
Heated Seats	118
Ventilated Seats	119
Front Seat Armrest	120
Rear Seat Armrest	121
Universal Garage Door Opener	122
Universal Garage Door Opener	122
Auxiliary Power Points	130
Auxiliary Power Points	130
Storage Compartments	132
Center Console	132
Overhead Console	132
Starting and Stopping the Engine	133
General Information	133
Ignition Switch	133
Starting a Gasoline Engine	134
Engine Block Heater	135
Fuel and Refueling	137
Safety Precautions	137
Fuel Quality	138
Running Out of Fuel	139
Refueling	140
Fuel Consumption	141
Emission Control System	142
Transmission	145
Automatic Transmission	145
Power Take-Off	151
Four-Wheel Drive	152
Using Four-Wheel Drive	152
Rear Axle	161
Limited Slip Differential	161
Electronic Locking Differential	161
Brakes	163
General Information	163
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes	163
Parking Brake	164
Hill Start Assist	164
Traction Control	166
Principle of Operation	166
Using Traction Control	166
Stability Control	168
Principle of Operation	168
Using Stability Control	168
Terrain Response	171
Principle of Operation	171
Using Hill Descent Control	171
Parking Aids	173
Parking Aid	173
Rear View Camera	174
Cruise Control	177
Principle of Operation	177
Using Cruise Control	177
Driving Aids	178
Steering	178
Load Carrying	179
Load Limit	179
Tailgate	186
Towing	190
Towing a Trailer	190
Trailer Sway Control	191
Recommended Towing Weights	191
Essential Towing Checks	192
Towing Points	199
Transporting the Vehicle	200
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels	201
Driving Hints	203
Breaking-In	203
Economical Driving	203
Driving Through Water	204
Floor Mats	204
Snowplowing	205
Roadside Emergencies	207
Roadside Assistance	207
Hazard Warning Flashers	208
Fuel Shutoff	208
Jump-Starting the Vehicle	208
Post-Crash Alert System	210
Customer Assistance	211
Getting the Services You Need	211
In California (U.S. Only)	212
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)	213
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)	213
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada	214
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature	215
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)	215
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)	216
Fuses	217
Changing a Fuse	217
Fuse Specification Chart	218
Maintenance	226
General Information	226
Opening and Closing the Hood	226
Under Hood Overview	227
Under Hood Overview	228
Engine Oil Dipstick	229
Engine Oil Check	229
Engine Coolant Check	230
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check	234
Transfer Case Fluid Check	237
Brake Fluid Check	237
Power Steering Fluid Check	237
Washer Fluid Check	238
Fuel Filter	238
Changing the 12V Battery	238
Checking the Wiper Blades	240
Changing the Wiper Blades	240
Adjusting the Headlamps	241
Removing a Headlamp	242
Changing a Bulb	244
Bulb Specification Chart	246
Changing the Engine Air Filter	248
Vehicle Care	250
General Information	250
Cleaning Products	250
Cleaning the Exterior	250
Waxing	251
Cleaning the Engine	251
Cleaning the Exhaust	252
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades	252
Cleaning the Interior	253
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens	253
Cleaning Leather Seats	254
Repairing Minor Paint Damage	254
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels	254
Vehicle Storage	255
Wheels and Tires	257
General Information	257
Tire Care	259
Using Snow Chains	276
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	276
Changing a Road Wheel	282
Technical Specifications	293
Capacities and Specifications	295
Engine Specifications	295
Motorcraft Parts	296
Vehicle Identification Number	297
Vehicle Certification Label	297
Transmission Code Designation	298
Technical Specifications	299
Audio System	304
General Information	304
Audio unit	305
Audio unit	306
Audio unit	308
Digital Audio	309
Satellite Radio	312
Auxiliary Input Jack	314
USB Port	315
Media Hub	315
SYNC™	316
General Information	316
Using Voice Recognition	318
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone	320
SYNC™ Applications and Services	331
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player	338
SYNC™ Troubleshooting	346
MyFord Touch™	352
General Information	352
Settings	359
Entertainment	369
Phone	386
Information	392
Climate	401
Navigation	404
Accessories	412
Accessories	412
Auxiliary Switches	413
Appendices	415
End User License Agreement	415
Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP)	430
Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP)	430
Scheduled Maintenance	433
General Maintenance Information	433
Normal Scheduled Maintenance	436
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance	437

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•

TRAILER CONNECTED:

Displays

when the system senses a correct

trailer wiring connection (a trailer with

electric trailer brakes) during a given

ignition cycle.

•

TRAILER DISCONNECTED:

Displays,

accompanied by a single audible time,

when the system senses a trailer

connection and then a disconnection,

either intentional or unintentional,

during a given ignition cycle. It also

displays if a truck or trailer-wiring fault

occurs causing the trailer to appear

disconnected. This message can also

display if you use the manual control

lever without a trailer connected.

Manual control lever: Slide the control

lever to the left to turn on the trailer's

electric brakes independent of the tow

vehicle's See the following

Procedure for

adjusting gain

section for instructions on

proper use of this feature. If you use the

manual control while the brake is also

applied, the greater of the two inputs

determines the power sent to the trailer

brakes.

•

Stop lamps:

Using the manual control

lever illuminates both the trailer brake

lamps and your vehicle brake lamps

except the center high-mount stop

lamp, if you make the proper electrical

connection to the trailer. Pressing your

vehicle brake pedal also illuminates

both trailer and vehicle brake lamps.

Procedure for Adjusting Gain

Note:

Only perform this procedure in a

traffic-free environment at speeds of

approximately 20-25 mph (30-40 km/h).

The gain setting sets the trailer brake

controller for the specific towing condition.

You should change the setting as towing

conditions change. Changes to towing

conditions include trailer load, vehicle load,

road conditions and weather.

The gain should be set to provide the

maximum trailer braking assistance while

making sure the trailer wheels do not lock

when using the brakes. Locked trailer

wheels may lead to trailer instability.

Make sure the trailer brakes are in good

working condition, functioning normally

and properly adjusted. See your trailer

dealer if necessary.

Hook up the trailer and make the

electrical connections according to the

trailer manufacturer's instructions.

When you plug in a trailer with electric

or electric-over-hydraulic brakes,

TRAILER CONNECTED

appears in

the information display.

Use the gain adjustment (+ and -)

buttons to increase or decrease the

gain setting to the desired starting

point. A gain setting of 6.0 is a good

starting point for heavier loads.

In a traffic-free environment, tow the

trailer on a dry, level surface at a speed

of 20-25 mph (30-40 km/h) and

squeeze the manual control lever

completely.

If the trailer wheels lock up, indicated

by squealing tires, reduce the gain

setting. If the trailer wheels turn freely,

increase the gain setting. Repeat Steps

5 and 6 until the gain setting is at a

point just below trailer wheel lock-up.

If towing a heavier trailer, trailer wheel

lock-up may not be attainable even

with the maximum gain setting of 10.

Explanation of Information Display

Warning Messages

Note:

An authorized dealer can diagnose

the trailer brake controller to determine

exactly which trailer fault has occurred.

However, your Ford warranty does not cover

this diagnosis if the fault is with the trailer.

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Super Duty (TFA)

Towing