Table Of Contents - Ford 2011 F-250 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Introduction4
Safety And Environment Protection5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle6
Special Notices6
Using Your Vehicle As An Ambulance7
Service Data Recording8
Event Data Recording8
Vehicle Modification Data Recording10
Cell Phone Use10
Vehicle Symbol Glossary12
Instrument Cluster14
Warning Lights And Chimes14
Base Instrument Cluster With Standard Measure Shown; Metric Similar14
Optional Instrument Cluster With Standard Measure Shown; Metric Similar14
Standard Message Center15
Optional Message Center15
Diesel Warning Lights20
Gauges21
Base Cluster With Automatic Transmission Shown. Metric Similar21
Message Center22
Selectable Features23
Info (Information Menu)23
Trip A/B23
Xxx° (Outside Air Temperature) (If Equipped)23
Xx.x Avg Mpg (L/100Km)24
Mpg (L/Km)24
Timer24
Tbc Gain (If Equipped)24
System Check And Vehicle Feature Customization25
Reset For System Check25
Oil Life25
Reset For Calibration27
Compass Zone/Calibration Adjustment27
System Warnings29
Optional Message Center (If Equipped)40
Main Menu41
Gauge Mode41
Fuel Economy42
Truck Apps (If Equipped)43
Settings45
Information47
Exterior Temperature/Compass/Transmission Indicator Displays48
System Warnings And Status Messages48
Entertainment Systems60
Audio Systems60
Am/Fm Stereo System (If Equipped)60
Am/Fm Stereo Single Cd/Satellite-Compatible Sound System62
Auxiliary Input Jack (If Equipped)69
Required Equipment69
To Play Your Portable Music Player Using The Auxiliary Input Jack69
Troubleshooting70
Usb Port (If Equipped)71
General Audio Information71
Radio Frequencies71
Radio Reception Factors71
Cd/Cd Player Care72
Mp3 Track And Folder Structure73
Sample Mp3 Structure74
Satellite Radio Information (If Equipped)74
Navigation System77
Sync77
Climate Controls78
Single Zone Climate Control78
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning78
Operating Tips79
For Maximum Cooling Performance (Max A/C)80
Dual Electronic Automatic Temperature Control81
For Maximum Cooling Performance84
Rear Window Defroster84
Remote Start Climate Operation85
Manual Climate Control85
Automatic Climate Control85
Lights86
Headlamp Control86
Autolamp Control (If Equipped)86
Autolamps - Programmable Exit Delay86
Fog Lamp Control (If Equipped)87
High Beams87
Flash-To-Pass87
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl) (If Equipped)88
Panel Dimmer Control88
Aiming The Headlamps88
Vertical Aim Adjustment89
Turn Signal Control90
Interior Lamps90
Map Lamps (If Equipped)90
Bulb Replacement91
Lamp Assembly Condensation91
Replacing Exterior Bulbs92
Replacing Headlamps, Park Lamps, Turn Lamps92
Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Back-Up Lamp Bulbs (Pick-Ups Only)94
Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Back-Up Lamp Bulbs (Chassis Cabs Only)95
Replacing Cargo Lamp And High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs95
Replacing Front Clearance And Identification Lamp Bulbs95
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (If Equipped)96
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs96
Driver Controls97
Multi-Function Lever97
Windshield Wiper/Washer Control97
Tilt/Telescope Steering Wheel98
Illuminated Visor Mirror98
Steering Wheel Adjustment98
Overhead Console99
Center Console99
Storage Compartment (If Equipped)99
Auxiliary Power Point (12V Dc)100
Power Point (110V Ac) (If Equipped)101
Power Windows102
One-Touch Down103
Window Lock (If Equipped)103
Power Sliding Back Window (If Equipped)103
Accessory Delay103
Interior Mirror104
Exterior Mirrors104
Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror (If Equipped)104
Power Side View Mirrors (If Equipped)104
Heated Outside Mirrors105
Fold-Away Mirrors105
Powerfold Mirrors (If Equipped)105
Telescoping Mirrors (If Equipped)107
Memory Mirrors (If Equipped)107
Mirror-Mounted Side Turn Signal Indicator (If Equipped)108
Clearance Lamps (If Equipped)108
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals108
Speed Control109
Setting Speed Control109
Using Speed Control109
Disengaging A Set Speed110
Resuming A Set Speed110
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control110
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control110
Steering Wheel Controls111
Audio Control Features111
Upfitter Controls112
Moon Roof114
Universal Garage Door Opener115
Car2U Home Automation System (If Equipped)115
Types Of Garage Door Openers (Rolling Code And Fixed Code)116
Rolling Code Programming116
Fixed Code Programming118
Erasing The Car2U Home Automation System Buttons119
Positive Retention Floor Mat120
Tailgate Lock121
Tailgate Removal121
Tailgate Step (If Equipped)122
Bed Extender (If Equipped)123
Locks And Security126
Keys126
Mykey™126
Mykey™ Restricted Features127
Create A Mykey™127
Programming Mykey™ Optional Settings128
Disable Mykey™129
Check Mykey™ System Status129
Using Mykey™ With Remote Start Systems130
Vehicles Equipped With Traditional Keys130
Vehicles Equipped With Intelligent Access Key (Push Button Start)130
Power Door Locks134
Smart Locks (If Equipped)134
Autolock Feature (If Equipped)134
Deactivating/Activating Autolock Feature135
Power Door Lock Switch Autolock Enable/Disable Procedure135
Keyless Entry Keypad Autolock Enable/Disable Procedure136
Autounlock Feature (If Equipped)136
Deactivating/Activating Autounlock Feature136
Power Door Lock Switch Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure137
Keyless Entry Keypad Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure137
Childroof Door Locks138
Remote Entry System138
Two Step Door Unlocking139
One Step Door Unlocking139
Switching From Two Step To One Step Door Unlocking140
Locking The Doors140
Car Finder140
Sounding A Panic Alarm140
Deprogramming Memory Feature From Transmitter141
Replacing The Battery141
Replacing Lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)142
How To Reprogram Your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)142
Illuminated Entry142
Remote Start (If Equipped)143
Starting The Engine With Remote Start144
Extending The Engine Run Time144
Turning The Engine Off After Using Remote Start144
Securicode Keyless Entry System145
Programming A Personal Entry Code And Keypad Association To Memory Seats, Mirrors And Pedals145
Erasing Personal Code145
Anti-Scan Feature146
Unlocking And Locking The Doors Using Keyless Entry146
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System146
Automatic Arming147
Automatic Disarming147
Replacement Keys147
Programming Spare Keys147
Perimeter Alarm System148
Arming The System149
Disarming The System149
Triggering The Anti-Theft System149
Seating And Safety Restraints150
Front Seating150
Adjustable Head Restraints150
Front Row Center Non-Adjustable Head Restraint (If Equipped)153
Front Seat154
20 Percent Front Seat Armrest And Console (If Equipped)155
Adjusting The Front Power Seat (If Equipped)156
Power Recline (If Equipped)157
Using The Power Lumbar Support (If Equipped)157
Using The Manual Lumbar Support157
Heated And Cooled Seats (If Equipped)158
Climate Controlled Seats Air Filter Replacement (If Equipped)159
Memory Seats/Power Mirrors/Adjustable Pedals (If Equipped)160
Easy-Access/Easy-Out Feature (If Equipped)161
Deactivating/Activating The Easy Access/Easy Out Feature161
Rear Seats162
Non-Adjustable Second-Row Head Restraints162
Folding Up The Rear Seats (Supercab)163
Returning The Seat To Seating Position163
Folding The Rear Seatback (Crew Cab)164
Folding Up The Rear Seat Cushion164
Returning The Seat To The Seating Position164
Rear Center Armrest (If Equipped)165
Rear Under Seat Storage (If Equipped) (Crew Cab)165
Safety Restraints Precautions166
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts167
Restraint Of Pregnant Women168
Vehicle Sensitive Mode168
Belt Sensitive Mode168
Automatic Locking Mode169
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode169
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode170
Energy Management Feature170
Safety Belt Pretensioner170
Safety Belt Extension Assembly171
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment171
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime172
Conditions Of Operation172
Belt-Minder172
Deactivating/Activating The Belt-Minder Feature (Driver Only)174
Belt-Minder Activation And Deactivation Procedure175
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)176
Important Srs Precautions176
Children And Airbags177
How Does The Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?178
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System (If Equipped)180
How Does The Side Airbag System Work?181
Safety Canopy System (If Equipped)182
How Does The Safety Canopy System Work?183
Determining If The System Is Operational185
Sos Post-Crash Alert System™185
Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch (If Equipped)186
Turning The Passenger Airbag Off186
Turning The Passenger Airbag Back On187
Nhtsa Deactivation Criteria (Excluding Canada)188
Transport Canada Deactivation Criteria (Canada Only)189
Important Child Restraint Precautions190
Recommendations For Attaching Child Safety Restraints For Children192
Transporting Children194
Safety Seats For Children195
Infant And/Or Toddler Seats195
Installing The Child Safety Seat196
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps202
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Latch (Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children) Attachments202
Tether Strap Attachment204
Tether Strap Attachment (Rear Supercab Only)205
Child Booster Seats207
When Children Should Use Booster Seats207
Types Of Booster Seats208
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts210
Child Restraint And Safety Belt Maintenance210
Tires, Wheels And Loading212
Notice To Utility Vehicle And Truck Owners212
Vehicle Characteristics212
4Wd And Awd Systems (If Equipped)212
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles213
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading214
Treadwear215
Traction Aa A B C215
Temperature A B C215
Tires216
Glossary Of Tire Terminology216
Inflating Your Tires217
Tire Inflation217
Tire Inflation Information219
Tire Care220
Inspecting Your Tires And Wheel Valve Stems220
Tire Wear221
Damage221
U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number (Tin)222
Tire Replacement Requirements222
Safety Practices223
Highway Hazards224
Tire And Wheel Alignment224
Tire Rotation225
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall227
Information on "P" Type Tires227
Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for "LT" Type Tires230
Information on "T" Type Tires231
Location Of The Tire Label231
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)232
Changing Tires With Tpms233
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)233
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed233
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly234
When Inflating Your Tires235
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure235
Tpms Reset Procedure236
Overview236
Tpms Reset Tips236
Performing The Tpms Reset Procedure236
Snow Tires And Chains238
Vehicle Loading - With And Without A Trailer239
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit245
Special Loading Instructions For Owners Of Pick-Up Trucks And Utility-Type Vehicles246
Trailer Towing247
Preparing To Tow248
Hitches248
Hitch Rating248
Weight-Distributing Hitch249
Fifth-Wheel Trailer Hitch (If Equipped)250
Fifth-Wheel And Gooseneck Towing250
Fifth-Wheel And Gooseneck Hitch Ratings250
Safety Chains250
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (If Equipped)251
Trailer Brake Controller-Integrated251
Procedure For Adjusting Gain253
Trailer Lamps255
Driving While You Tow255
Servicing After Towing256
Trailer Towing Safety Tips256
General256
Loading256
Braking257
Backing-Up257
Launching Or Retrieving A Boat257
Recreational Towing258
Driving259
Starting259
Positions Of The Ignition259
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle259
Important Safety Precautions260
Starting The Engine261
Cold Weather Starting (Flexible Fuel Vehicles Only)262
If The Engine Fails To Start Using The Preceding Instructions (Flexible Fuel Vehicles Only)262
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes262
Important Ventilating Information263
Engine Block Heater (If Equipped)263
How To Use The Engine Block Heater264
Brakes265
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)265
Using Abs265
Brake Assist265
Abs Warning Lamp266
Parking Brake266
Engine Only Traction Control (All Dual Rear Wheel (Drw) Vehicles)267
Advancetrac With Roll Stability Control (Rsc) Stability Enhancement System (All Single Rear Wheel (Srw) Vehicles)268
Traction Control System (Tcs)270
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)271
Roll Stability Control™ (Rsc)272
Switching Off Advancetrac With Rsc272
Trailer Sway Control274
Disabling Trailer Sway Control274
Hill Descent Control275
Enabling Hill Descent Control And Setting The Descent Speed275
Hill Descent Modes276
Steering276
Electronic Locking Differential (Eld)277
Activating The Electronic Locking Differential (Eld)277
Preparing To Drive278
Brake-Shift Interlock279
Automatic Transmission Operation281
Understanding The Shift Positions Of The 5–Speed Automatic Transmission (If Equipped)281
P (Park)281
R (Reverse)281
N (Neutral)282
D (Overdrive) With Tow/Haul Off282
D (Overdrive) With Tow/Haul On282
3 (Third)283
2 (Second)283
1 (First)283
Forced Downshifts283
M (Manual) Without Overdrive285
Understanding Your Selectshift Automatic™ Transmission (Sst) Gearshift Lever286
Recommended Shift Speeds287
Hill Assist Feature287
Using The Hill Assist Feature288
Activating The Hill Assist Feature288
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow288
Reverse Sensing System289
Rearview Camera System291
Night Time And Dark Area Use293
Servicing293
Four-Wheel Drive (4Wd) Operation293
Manual Shift On Stop (Msos) 4X4 System (If Equipped)293
Electronic Shift On The Fly (Esof) 4X4 System (If Equipped)294
4Wd System Indicator Lights295
Using A Manual Shift On Stop (Msos) 4X4 System (If Equipped)295
Shifting From 2H (2Wd) To 4H (4X4 High)296
Shifting From 4H (4X4 High) To 2H (2Wd)296
Shifting From 2H (2Wd) Or 4H (4X4 High) To 4L (4X4 Low)296
Shifting From 4L (4X4 Low) To 4H (4X4 High) Or 2H (2Wd)297
Using The N (Neutral) Position297
Using The Electronic Shift 4Wd System (If Equipped)298
Shifting Between 2H (4X2) And 4H (4X4 High)298
Shifting To/From 4L (4X4 Low)299
Driving Off-Road With Truck And Utility Vehicles299
Basic Operating Principles300
If Your Vehicle Goes Off The Edge Of The Pavement300
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck301
Emergency Maneuvers301
Parking302
4Wd Systems302
Normal Characteristics302
Sand303
Mud And Water303
Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain304
Driving On Snow And Ice305
Maintenance And Modifications306
Vehicle Used As A Stationary Power Source306
Driving Through Water307
Snowplowing307
Installing The Snowplow307
Operating The Vehicle With The Snowplow Attached308
Snowplowing With Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle309
Transmission Operation While Plowing309
Roadside Emergencies311
Getting Roadside Assistance311
Using Roadside Assistance312
Hazard Flasher Control312
Fuel Pump Shut-Off313
Fuses And Relays313
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel314
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color314
Coded Fuses Table316
Power Distribution Box319
Coded High-Current Fuses Table319
Changing The Tires323
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information324
Spare Tire Information326
Stopping And Securing The Vehicle326
Location Of The Spare Tire And Tools327
Removing The Spare Tire (With Spare Tire Carrier Only)327
If Equipped With A Tether, Perform The Following Additional Steps329
Tire Change Procedure329
Installing Dual Rear Wheel Ornaments336
Stowing The Flat/Spare Tire338
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications339
Jump Starting340
Preparing Your Vehicle340
Connecting The Jumper Cables341
Removing The Jumper Cables342
Wrecker Towing343
Emergency Towing344
Customer Assistance345
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)351
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)351
Cleaning352
Washing The Exterior352
Exterior Chrome352
Waxing353
Paint Chips353
Aluminum Wheels And Wheel Covers353
Engine354
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts355
Windows And Wiper Blades355
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim And Cluster Lens (Except Harley-Davidson)356
Instrument Panel And Console (Harley-Davidson Only)357
High Gloss Paint Area357
Low Gloss Paint Area357
Interior357
Leather Seats358
Leather Seats For The King Ranch Edition Only358
Scratches359
Conditioning359
Underbody359
Ford, Lincoln And Mercury Car Care Products360
Maintenance And Specifications361
Service Recommendations361
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle361
Working With The Engine Off/On361
Opening The Hood362
Engine Compartment362
6.2L V8 Gasoline Engine363
6.8L V10 Gasoline Engine364
Winshield Washer Fluid365
Changing The Wiper Blades365
Engine Oil366
Checking The Engine Oil366
Adding Engine Oil367
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations367
Use Sae 5W-20 Engine Oil367
Battery368
Engine Coolant370
Checking Engine Coolant370
Adding Engine Coolant371
Recycled Engine Coolant373
Coolant Refill Capacity374
Severe Climates374
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling (If Equipped)374
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works375
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated375
Engine Fluid Temperature Management (Except 6.8L V10)376
Fuel Filter377
What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels377
Fuel Information377
Refueling380
Fuel Filler Cap380
Ffv (Flex Fuel Vehicle) Fuel Cap381
Choosing The Right Fuel381
Octane Recommendations382
Ffv Engine (If Equipped)382
Fuel Quality382
Cleaner Air383
Running Out Of Fuel383
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy384
Measuring Techniques384
Filling The Tank384
Calculating Fuel Economy385
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits385
Habits385
Maintenance386
Conditions386
Emission Control System387
On-Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)388
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing389
Power Steering Fluid390
Brake Fluid391
Transmission Fluid391
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid (If Equipped)391
Low Fluid Level392
Correct Fluid Level392
High Fluid Level393
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels393
Transfer Case Fluid394
Air Filter394
Changing The Air Filter Element395
Vehicle Storage397
Removing Vehicle From Storage399
Motorcraft Part Numbers399
Maintenance Product Specifications And Capacities400
Engine Data404
Engine Drivebelt Routing404
Identifying Your Vehicle405
Safety Compliance Certification Label405
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)406
Transmission Code Designations407
Accessories408
Ford Custom Accessories For Your Vehicle408
Exterior Style408
Interior Style408
Lifestyle409
Peace Of Mind409
Ford Extended Service Plan411
Scheduled Maintenance Guide415
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?415
Protecting Your Investment415
Oil, Fluids And Flushing416
Genuine Ford Parts And Service416
Convenience416
Factory-Trained Technicians416
Value Shopping for Your Vehicle's Maintenance Needs417
Owner Checks And Services417
Multi-Point Inspection418
Normal Scheduled Maintenance And Log419
Maintenance Schedule Log423
Special Operating Conditions426
Special Operating Condition Log430
Exceptions432
Coolant Change Record433
Engine Coolant Change Log434
Index435