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    							Motorcraft Parts - 6.2L...............................413
    Motorcraft Parts - 6.7L Diesel..................415
    Motorcraft Parts - 6.8L..............................414
    MyKey Troubleshooting...............................64
    MyKey
    ™..............................................................61
    Principle of Operation......................................... 61
    N
    Navigation......................................................524 cityseeker............................................................... 531
    Destination Mode.............................................. 526
    Map Mode............................................................ 524
    Navigation Map Updates................................ 532
    Navigation Menu................................................ 529
    SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link...................532
    Waypoints............................................................ 530
    Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........570 Diesel Engine(s)................................................. 572
    Gasoline Engine(s)........................................... 570
    O
    Oil Change Indicator Reset......................328
    Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check - 6.2L/6.8L...............324
    See: Engine Oil Check - 6.7L Diesel.............325
    Opening and Closing the Hood..............320
    Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................307
    Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual.........308
    Overhead Console........................................170
    P
    Parking Aids
    ....................................................231
    Principle of Operation....................................... 231
    Parking Brake.................................................222
    Passive Anti-Theft System
    .........................74
    SecuriLock®........................................................... 74
    PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................74
    Pedals.................................................................83
    Perchlorate.........................................................12
    Phone
    ................................................................518
    During a Phone Call.......................................... 522
    Making Calls......................................................... 521Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First
    Time.................................................................... 518
    Phone Menu......................................................... 519
    Receiving Calls.................................................... 522
    Smartphone Connectivity.............................. 523
    Text Messaging................................................... 523
    Post-Crash Alert System.........................300
    Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 65
    Power Running Boards
    .................................78
    Power Seats....................................................155
    Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active
    Motion 
    ............................................................... 156
    Power Lumbar..................................................... 156
    Power Steering Fluid Check......................341
    Power Take-Off
    ...........................................209
    Power Windows.............................................95
    Accessory Delay................................................... 96
    Bounce-Back......................................................... 95
    One-Touch Up or Down..................................... 95
    Window Lock......................................................... 96
    Protecting the Environment........................16
    R
    Rear Axle
    ..........................................................219
    Rear Parking Aid............................................231
    Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 232
    Rear Seat Armrest........................................163
    Rear Seats
    .......................................................159
    Folding Up the Rear Seat Cushion ..............159
    Returning the Seat to the Seating
    Position.............................................................. 159
    Rear View Camera
    .......................................232
    Camera Guidelines............................................ 233
    Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 234
    Rear Camera Delay........................................... 234
    Using the Rear View Camera System........233
    Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera................................... 232
    Recommended Towing Weights............277 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
    Weight for Your Vehicle.............................. 280
    Refueling - Diesel
    .........................................193
    Dual Fuel Tanks................................................... 195
    Fueling Tips.......................................................... 194
    Refueling................................................................ 194
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    							Refueling - Gasoline....................................192
    Fuel Filler Cap...................................................... 193
    Remote Control..............................................54 Car Finder................................................................ 59
    Integrated Keyhead Transmitter....................54
    Intelligent Access Key......................................... 55
    Memory Feature................................................... 58
    Remote Start......................................................... 59
    Replacing the Battery......................................... 56
    Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 59
    Remote Start...................................................151 Automatic Settings............................................. 151
    Removing the Tailgate.................................70
    Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............366
    Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................12
    Collision Repairs.................................................... 12
    Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 12
    Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 13
    Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................60
    Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................308
    Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).............................................................308
    Roadside Assistance
    ..................................295
    Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
    Assistance....................................................... 295
    Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage................296
    Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance....................................................... 296
    Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance................................... 295
    Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance................................... 295
    Roadside Emergencies
    ..............................295
    Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................ 290
    Running Out of Fuel....................................188
    S
    Safety Canopy ™
    ..............................................51
    Safety Precautions......................................183 Satellite Radio..............................................445
    Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
    (ESN)................................................................ 446
    Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............446
    SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service.................446
    Troubleshooting................................................. 447
    Scheduled Maintenance Record
    ...........585
    Scheduled Maintenance...........................567
    Seatbelt Extension........................................43
    Seatbelt Height Adjustment.....................40
    Seatbelt Reminder.........................................41 Belt-Minder™......................................................... 41
    Seatbelts...........................................................35 Principle of Operation......................................... 35
    Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................40
    Conditions of operation...................................... 41
    Seats..................................................................152
    Security...............................................................74
    Selective Catalytic Reduction System - Diesel.............................................................188
    Contaminated Diesel Exhaust Fluid or Inoperative Selective Catalytic Reduction
    System............................................................... 192
    Diesel Exhaust Fluid Guidelines and Information....................................................... 191
    Diesel Exhaust Fluid Level.............................. 188
    Diesel Exhaust Fluid Warning Messages and Vehicle Operations.............................. 190
    Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank..........188
    Settings...........................................................535 911 Assist.............................................................. 540
    Ambient Lighting............................................... 545
    Bluetooth.............................................................. 537
    Clock....................................................................... 536
    Display................................................................... 546
    General.................................................................. 544
    Media Player........................................................ 536
    Mobile Apps......................................................... 543
    Navigation............................................................. 541
    Phone..................................................................... 537
    Radio...................................................................... 540
    Sound..................................................................... 535
    Valet Mode........................................................... 547
    Vehicle................................................................... 545
    Voice Control....................................................... 547
    Wi-Fi....................................................................... 545
    Side Airbags
    .....................................................50
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    							Sitting in the Correct Position..................152
    Sliding Windows............................................99 Power Sliding Back Window........................... 99
    Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 390
    Snowplowing
    ................................................292
    Engine temperature while plowing.............293
    Installing the Snowplow................................. 292
    Operating the Vehicle with the Snowplow Attached.......................................................... 293
    Snowplowing with your Airbag Equipped Vehicle.............................................................. 293
    Transmission operation while plowing............................................................. 294
    Special Notices
    ................................................13
    New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 13
    On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................ 13
    Special Instructions.............................................. 13
    Using your Vehicle as an Ambulance.............13
    Using your Vehicle as a Stationary Power Source................................................................... 14
    Using your Vehicle With a Snowplow............13
    Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................575
    Diesel Engine(s).................................................. 577
    Exceptions............................................................ 583
    Gasoline Engine(s)............................................ 575
    Speed Control See: Cruise Control........................................... 239
    Spot Lamps
    .......................................................91
    Cargo and Trailer Hookup Lamps...................91
    Stability Control
    ...........................................226
    Principle of Operation...................................... 226
    Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................ 173
    Starting a Diesel Engine - 6.7L Diesel..............................................................176
    ........................................................................\
    ............ 176
    Cold Weather Operation................................... 177
    Cold Weather Starting....................................... 177
    Diesel Engine Fast Start Glow Plug System................................................................ 177
    Starting a Gasoline Engine - 6.2L/ 6.8L..................................................................174
    Cold Weather Starting (Flexible Fuel Vehicles Only).................................................. 175
    Failure to Start...................................................... 175Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................176
    Important Ventilating Information...............176
    Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is
    Moving................................................................ 175
    Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.......................................................... 175
    Starting and Stopping the Engine
    ..........173
    General Information........................................... 173
    Steering...........................................................256 Adaptive Steering............................................... 257
    Power Steering................................................... 256
    Steering Wheel
    ...............................................80
    Storage Compartments.............................170
    Sunroof See: Moonroof..................................................... 100
    Sun Visors
    .........................................................99
    Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................. 100
    Supplementary Restraints System.........44 Principle of Operation........................................ 44
    Switching Off the Engine - 6.7L Diesel.............................................................180
    Symbols Glossary.............................................8
    SYNC™ 3........................................................487 General Information......................................... 487
    SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................547
    SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................465
    911 Assist............................................................... 465
    SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 467
    SYNC™...........................................................449 General Information......................................... 449
    SYNC™ Troubleshooting
    ..........................479
    T
    Tailgate Lock....................................................70
    Tailgate Step
    .....................................................71
    Closing the Step..................................................... 71
    Opening the Step................................................... 71
    Tailgate...............................................................70
    Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications..............411
    Terrain Response
    .........................................229
    Principle of Operation...................................... 229
    The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)......................305
    Tire Care
    ..........................................................373
    Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 374
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    							Information About Uniform Tire Quality
    Grading.............................................................. 373
    Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 375
    Temperature A B C............................................. 374
    Traction AA A B C............................................... 373
    Treadwear............................................................. 373
    Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........390
    Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring
    System.............................................................. 397
    Vehicle Tire Pressure Monitoring System............................................................. 390
    Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 370
    Towing a Trailer............................................268 Load Placement................................................ 268
    Towing Points................................................301
    Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.........................................................289
    Emergency Towing........................................... 289
    Recreational Towing........................................ 289
    Towing.............................................................268
    Traction Control
    ............................................225
    Principle of Operation...................................... 225
    Trailer Reversing Aids.................................269 Principle of Operation...................................... 269
    Setting Up Trailer Reverse Guidance.........269
    Trailer Reverse Guidance................................ 269
    Troubleshooting.................................................. 273
    Using Trailer Reverse Guidance....................272
    Trailer Sway Control
    ....................................277
    Transfer Case Fluid Check.......................340
    Transmission Code Designation.............417
    Transmission.................................................205
    Transmission See: Transmission............................................. 205
    Transporting the Vehicle
    ..........................300
    U
    Under Hood Overview - 6.2L....................321
    Under Hood Overview - 6.7L Diesel.............................................................323
    F-Super Duty....................................................... 323
    Scheduled Maintenance................................. 324
    Under Hood Overview - 6.8L...................322
    Under Seat Storage.....................................170 Rear Under Seat Storage................................. 170Universal Garage Door Opener...............164
    HomeLink Wireless Control System...........164
    USB Port.........................................................448
    Using Adaptive Cruise Control
    ...............240
    Blocked Sensor................................................... 245
    Changing the Set Speed................................. 243
    Detection Issues................................................. 244
    Disengaging the System................................. 243
    Following a Vehicle............................................ 241
    Hilly Condition and Trailer Tow Usage................................................................. 243
    Low Speed Automatic Cancellation..........243
    Overriding the System..................................... 243
    Resuming the Set Speed................................ 243
    Setting a Speed................................................... 241
    Setting the Gap Distance................................ 242
    Switching the System Off.............................. 244
    Switching the System On............................... 240
    Switching to Normal Cruise Control...........246
    System Not Available....................................... 245
    Using Cruise Control...................................239 Switching Cruise Control Off........................240
    Switching Cruise Control On......................... 239
    Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................210 4WD Indicator Lights.......................................... 211
    Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility Vehicles............................................................. 214
    Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) 4WD system............................................................... 210
    How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles............................................................. 214
    Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4WD system............................................................... 210
    Using a Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4WD system..................................................... 211
    Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WD system................................................................ 213
    Using Hill Descent Control.......................229 Hill descent modes........................................... 229
    Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................64
    Using Power Running Boards....................78 Automatic Power Deploy.................................. 78
    Automatic Power Stow...................................... 78
    Bounce-back.......................................................... 79
    Enabling and Disabling...................................... 78
    Manual Power Deploy........................................ 78
    Using Snow Chains....................................390
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    							Using Stability Control...............................227
    AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control ™
    (RSC®).............................................................. 227
    Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................470
    Accessing Your USB Song Library................474
    Bluetooth Devices and System Settings............................................................. 476
    Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port.......................................................... 470
    Media Menu Features....................................... 473
    Media Voice Commands.................................. 471
    USB 2...................................................................... 476
    Voice Commands for Audio Sources..........477
    Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............453 Accessing Features through the Phone
    Menu................................................................. 458
    Accessing Your Phone Settings....................461
    Bluetooth Devices............................................. 462
    Making Calls......................................................... 457
    Pairing a Phone for the First Time..............454
    Pairing Subsequent Phones.......................... 455
    Phone Options during an Active Call.........457
    Phone Voice Commands................................ 455
    Receiving Calls.................................................... 457
    System Settings................................................. 463
    Text Messaging.................................................. 459
    Using Traction Control...............................225 Switching the System Off............................... 225
    System Indicator Lights and Messages......................................................... 225
    Using Voice Recognition............................451 Audio Voice Commands................................ 500
    Climate Voice Commands.............................. 501
    Initiating a Voice Session................................. 451
    Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 503
    Navigation Voice Commands.......................502
    Phone Voice Commands................................ 501
    SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands..................................................... 504
    System Interaction and Feedback..............452
    Voice Settings Commands............................ 504
    Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................306 V
    Vehicle Care..................................................360
    General Information......................................... 360
    Vehicle Certification Label
    ........................417
    Vehicle Identification Number................416
    Vehicle Storage
    .............................................367
    Battery................................................................... 368
    Body........................................................................\
     367
    Brakes.................................................................... 368
    Cooling system................................................... 368
    Engine.................................................................... 368
    Fuel system......................................................... 368
    General................................................................... 367
    Miscellaneous..................................................... 368
    Removing Vehicle From Storage.................368
    Tires........................................................................\
     368
    Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 145
    VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.............416
    Voice Control
    ...................................................82
    W
    Warning Lamps and Indicators...............105 4X2........................................................................\
    .. 109
    4X4 HIGH.............................................................. 109
    4X4 LOW............................................................... 109
    Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 105
    Adaptive Steering.............................................. 106
    Anti-Lock Braking System.............................. 106
    Automatic High Beam...................................... 106
    Battery.................................................................... 106
    Blind Spot Monitor............................................ 106
    Brake System....................................................... 106
    Check Fuel Cap................................................... 106
    Cruise Control....................................................... 107
    Diesel Engine Brake........................................... 109
    Diesel Exhaust Fluid.......................................... 109
    Direction Indicator.............................................. 107
    Door Ajar................................................................ 107
    Electronic Locking Differential....................... 107
    Engine Coolant Temperature.........................107
    Engine Oil............................................................... 107
    Fasten Seatbelt................................................... 107
    Front Airbag.......................................................... 107
    Front Fog Lamps................................................. 107
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    							High Beam.............................................................
    107
    Hill Descent........................................................... 107
    Low Fuel Level..................................................... 107
    Low Tire Pressure Warning.............................. 107
    Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control.........108
    Service Engine Soon......................................... 108
    Stability Control.................................................. 108
    Stability Control Off.......................................... 108
    Transmission Tow/Haul................................... 108
    Wait To Start........................................................ 109
    Water In Fuel........................................................ 109
    Washer Fluid Check.....................................341
    Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 361
    See: Wipers and Washers................................. 84
    Waxing
    .............................................................362
    Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 398
    Wheels and Tires.........................................370 General Information......................................... 370
    Technical Specifications................................ 409
    Windows and Mirrors...................................95
    Windshield Washers
    .....................................85
    Windshield Wipers........................................84 Speed dependent wipers (if
    equipped).......................................................... 84
    Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 345
    Wipers and Washers.....................................84
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