Ford F 250 Instruction Manual
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Auxiliary Camera (If Equipped) Note: The auxiliary camera works with trailers up to 50 ft (15 m) in length. Access the auxiliary camera view by pressing the button on the display screen when in reverse (R). The auxiliary camera system is a variant of the rear view camera, comprised of a camera with a built in amplifier. It is designed to display a rear view image from the back of a trailer while reversing. The auxiliary camera is not meant as an alternative to the rear view camera. 238 Super Duty (TFE) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing Parking AidsE233727
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION Cruise control lets you maintain a set speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. You can use cruise control when your vehicle speed is greater than 20 mph (30 km/h). USING CRUISE CONTROL WARNINGS Do not use cruise control on winding roads, in heavy traffic or when the road surface is slippery. This could result in loss of vehicle control, serious injury or death. When you are going downhill, your vehicle speed may increase above the set speed. The system will not apply the brakes but a warning displays. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious personal injury or death. Note: Cruise control will disengage if the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below the set speed while driving uphill. The cruise controls are on the steering wheel. Switching Cruise Control On Press and release ON. The indicator appears in the information display. Setting the Cruise Speed 1. Drive to desired speed. 2. Press and release SET+. 3. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. The indicator changes color in the information display. Changing the Set Speed Note: If you accelerate by pressing the accelerator pedal, the set speed will not change. When you release the accelerator pedal, your vehicle returns to the speed that you previously set. • Press and release SET+ or SET-. When you select km/h as the display measurement in the information display the set speed changes in approximately 2 km/h increments. When you select mph as the display measurement in the information display the set speed changes in approximately 1 mph increments. • Press the accelerator or brake pedal until you reach the desired speed. Press and release SET+. • Press and hold SET+ or SET-. Release the control when you reach the desired speed. Canceling the Set Speed Press and release CNCL or tap the brake pedal. The set speed does not erase. Resuming the Set Speed Press and release RSM. 239 Super Duty (TFE) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing Cruise Control (If Equipped)E191329 E71340
Switching Cruise Control Off Press and release OFF when the system is in stand by mode or switch the ignition off. Note: You erase the set speed when you switch the system off. USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (If Equipped) WARNINGS Always pay close attention to changing road conditions when using adaptive cruise control. The system does not replace attentive driving. Failing to pay attention to the road may result in a crash, serious injury or death. Adaptive cruise control is not a crash warning or avoidance system. Adaptive cruise control does not detect stationary or slow moving vehicles below 6 mph (10 km/h). Adaptive cruise control does not detect pedestrians or objects in the road. Adaptive cruise control does not detect oncoming vehicles in the same lane. Do not use adaptive cruise control on winding roads, in heavy traffic or when the road surface is slippery. This could result in loss of vehicle control, serious injury or death. Do not use adaptive cruise control with a snow plow blade installed. WARNINGS Do not use adaptive cruise control when towing a trailer that has trailer brakes. The auto-brake component of the adaptive cruise control system does not operate the trailer brakes. Using adaptive cruise control when towing a trailer that has trailer brakes may result in the loss of vehicle control, which could result in serious injury. Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended because this can affect the normal operation of the system. Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control, which could result in serious injury. Note: It is your responsibility to stay alert, drive safely and control the vehicle at all times. The system adjusts your speed to maintain a proper distance between you and the vehicle in front of you in the same lane. You can select from one of four gap settings. The controls for using your cruise control are located on the steering wheel. Switching the System On Press and release ON. The information display shows the grey indicator light. 240 Super Duty (TFE) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing Cruise Control (If Equipped)E183737 E144529
The current gap setting and SET also shows. Setting a Speed 1. Accelerate to the desired speed. 2. Press and release SET+. The memory stores the vehicle speed. 3. The information display shows a green indicator light, current gap setting and the desired set speed. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. 5. A lead vehicle graphic illuminates if the system detects a vehicle in front of you. Note: When adaptive cruise control is active, the speedometer may vary slightly from the set speed displayed in the information display. Following a Vehicle WARNINGS When following a vehicle, your vehicle does not decelerate automatically to a stop, nor does your vehicle always decelerate quickly enough to avoid a crash without driver intervention. Always apply the brakes when necessary. Failing to do so may result in a crash, serious injury or death. Adaptive cruise control only warns of vehicles detected by the radar sensor. In some cases there may be no warning or a delayed warning. Always apply the brakes when necessary. Failure to do so may result in a crash, serious injury or death. Note: The brakes may emit a sound when the adaptive cruise control system is active. When a vehicle ahead of you enters the same lane or a slower vehicle is ahead in the same lane, the vehicle speed adjusts to maintain a preset gap distance. The distance setting is adjustable. The lead vehicle graphic illuminates. The vehicle maintains a constant distance from the vehicle ahead until: • The vehicle in front of you accelerates to a speed above the set speed. • The vehicle in front of you moves out of your lane or out of view. • The vehicle speed falls below 12 mph (20 km/h). • You set a new gap distance. The system applies the brakes to slow the vehicle to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front. The system applies only limited maximum braking. Press the brake pedal to override the system. 241 Super Duty (TFE) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing Cruise Control (If Equipped)E233874 E233874
If the system predicts that its maximum braking level is insufficient, an audible warning sounds while the system continues to brake. A red warning bar appears on the windshield heads-up display. Take immediate action to slow or stop the vehicle. The system may provide slight temporary acceleration when you use your driver side directional indicator while following a lead vehicle, to aid in passing the vehicle. Setting the Gap Distance Note: It is your responsibility to select a gap appropriate to the driving conditions. Gap decrease. A Gap increase. B Press the gap control to decrease or increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. Bars in the graphic show the selected gap distance. You can select between four gap settings. Note: When you select Tow/Haul Mode, the gap distance is increased slightly. Adaptive cruise control distance-between-vehicle settings Dynamic beha- vior Distance gap Time gap, seconds Graphic display, bars indicated betweenvehicles Set speed yd (m) mph ( km/h) Sport. 37 (34) 1.2 1 62 (100) Normal. 49 (45) 1.6 2 62 (100) Normal. 55 (50) 1.8 3 62 (100) Comfort. 67 (61) 2.2 4 62 (100) 242 Super Duty (TFE) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing Cruise Control (If Equipped)E183739 E233874
Each time you start the vehicle, the system selects the last chosen gap for the current driver. Disengaging the System Press the brake pedal or press CNCL. The last set speed displays in grey but does not erase. Overriding the System WARNING If you override the system by pressing the accelerator pedal, it does not automatically apply the brakes to maintain a gap from any vehicle ahead. When you press the accelerator pedal, you override the set speed and gap distance. The green indicator illuminates when the system engages. The system resumes operation when you release the accelerator pedal. The vehicle speed decreases to the set speed, or to a lower speed if following a slower vehicle. Changing the Set Speed • Accelerate or brake to the desired speed, then press and release SET+. • Press and hold SET+ or SET- until the desired set speed shows on the information display. The vehicle speed gradually changes to the selected speed. • Press and release SET+ or SET-. The set speed changes in approximately 1 mph (1 km/h) . • Hold the SET+ or SET- button to change the set speed in increments of approximately 5 mph or 10 km/h. The system may apply the brakes to slow the vehicle to the new set speed. The set speed displays continuously in the information display while the system is active. Resuming the Set Speed Note: Only use resume if you are aware of the set speed and intend to return to it. Press and release RES. The vehicle returns to the previously set speed. The set speed shows continuously in the information display while the system is active. Low Speed Automatic Cancellation The system does not function at vehicle speeds below 12.4 mph (20 km/h). An audible alarm sounds and the automatic braking releases if the vehicle drops below this speed. Hilly Condition and Trailer Tow Usage Note: An audible alarm sounds and the system shuts down if it applies brakes for an extended period of time. This allows the brakes to cool. The system functions normally again when the brakes have cooled. Note: When towing with adaptive cruise control, turn on Tow/Haul Mode and Diesel Engine Brake. Select a lower gear when the system is active in situations such as prolonged downhill driving on steep grades, for example in mountainous areas. The system needs additional engine braking in these situations to reduce the load on the vehicle ’s regular brake system to prevent it from overheating. 243 Super Duty (TFE) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing Cruise Control (If Equipped)E144529
Switching the System Off Note: The set speed memory erases when you switch off the system. Press and release OFF or switch off the ignition. Detection Issues WARNING On rare occasions, detection issues can occur due to the road infrastructures, for example bridges, tunnels and safety barriers. In these cases, the system may brake late or unexpectedly. At all times, you are responsible for controlling your vehicle, supervising the system and intervening, if required. The radar sensor has a limited field of vision. It may not detect vehicles at all or detect a vehicle later than expected in some situations. The lead vehicle graphic does not illuminate if the system does not detect a vehicle in front of you. Detection issues can occur: When driving on a different line than the vehicle in front. A With vehicles that edge into your lane. The system can only detect these vehicles once they move fully into your lane. B There may be issues with the detection of vehicles in front when driving into and coming out of a bend or curve in the road. C In these cases the system may brake late or unexpectedly. Stay alert and take action when necessary. 244 Super Duty (TFE) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing Cruise Control (If Equipped)E71621
If something hits the front end of your vehicle or damage occurs, the radar-sensing zone may change. This could cause missed or false vehicle detections. Contact an authorized dealer to have them check for proper coverage and operation. System Not Available Conditions that can cause the system to deactivate or prevent the system from activating when requested include: • A blocked sensor. • High brake temperature. • A failure in the system or a related system. Note: If you disable electronic stability control, adaptive cruise control is not available. See Using Stability Control (page 227). Blocked Sensor A message displays if something obstructs the radar signals from the sensor. The sensor is behind a cover near the driver side of the lower grille. The system cannot detect a vehicle ahead and does not function when something obstructs the radar signals. The following table lists possible causes and actions for this message displaying. Action Cause Clean the grille surface in front of the radar or remove the object causing the obstruc- tion. The surface of the radar in the grille is dirty or obstructed in some way. Wait a short time. It may take several minutes for the radar to detect that it is free from obstruction. The surface of the radar in the grille is clean but the message remains in the display. Do not use the system in these conditions because it may not detect any vehicles ahead. Heavy rain or snow is interfering with the radar signals. Do not use the system in these conditions because it may not detect any vehicles ahead. Swirling water, or snow or ice on the surface of the road may interfere with the radar signals. Wait a short time or switch to normal cruise control. You are in a desert or remote area with no other vehicles and no roadside objects. 245 Super Duty (TFE) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing Cruise Control (If Equipped)E183741
Due to the nature of radar technology, it is possible to get a blockage warning and not have a blockage. This can happen, for example, when driving in sparse rural or desert environments. A false blocked condition either self clears or clears after a key cycle. Switching to Normal Cruise Control WARNING Normal cruise control will not brake when your vehicle is approaching slower vehicles. Always be aware of which mode you have selected and apply the brakes when necessary. You can manually change from adaptive cruise control to normal cruise control through the information display. See Information Messages (page 128). The cruise control indicator light replaces the adaptive cruise control indicator light if you select normal cruise control. The gap setting does not display, the system does not automatically respond to lead vehicles and automatic braking remains active to maintain set speed. The system recalls its last setting when you start your vehicle. 246 Super Duty (TFE) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing Cruise Control (If Equipped)E71340
LANE KEEPING SYSTEM (If Equipped) WARNING The system is designed to aid the driver. It is not intended to replace your attention and judgment. You are still responsible to drive with due care and attention. Note: The system works as long as the camera can detect one lane marking at a speed above 40 mph (64 km/h). Note: The system may not function if the camera is blocked or there is damage to the windshield. The Lane Keeping System automatically detects and tracks the road lane markings using a camera mounted behind the interior review view mirror. The system notifies you to stay in your lane when the front camera detects an unintentional lane change is likely to occur. Switching the System On and Off Note: The system on or off setting is stored until it is manually changed, unless a MyKey is detected. If the system detects a MyKey, it defaults to on and the mode is set to alert. Note: If a MyKey is detected, pressing the button will not affect the on or off status of the system. You can only change the mode and intensity settings. Press the button located on the center console to switch the system on or off. System Settings The system sensitivity and intensity can be adjusted through the display screen. See General Information (page 111). The system remembers the last selection. You do not need to readjust the setting each time you turn on your vehicle. Sensitivity: This setting allows you to select where in the lane a warning is provided. Increasing the sensitivity setting moves the warning zones in closer to your vehicle. Normal A Increased B Note: The alert diagram illustrates general zone coverage. It does not provide exact zone parameters. Intensity: This setting affects the intensity of the steering wheel vibration. Increasing the intensity causes a higher rate of haptic feedback. • High • Normal • Low 247 Super Duty (TFE) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing Driving AidsE173233 E165517