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... the vehicle to a safe direction of travel . In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on the brake pedal with all four wheels. Avoid sudden braking as in two-wheel drive vehicles, braking occurs at all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide... or braking inputs. Do not become overconfident in the ability of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 2012 Four...
... the vehicle to a safe direction of travel . In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on the brake pedal with all four wheels. Avoid sudden braking as in two-wheel drive vehicles, braking occurs at all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide... or braking inputs. Do not become overconfident in the ability of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you lock the wheels, release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. 7 2012 Four...
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... in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the anti-lock brake system. If you may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 8 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) During hard stopping or stopping on the operation of ... ignition and remove the key. See your Owner's Guide for additional information on slippery surfaces, you do not follow these precautions your anti-lock brake system working. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is in N (Neutral) position. WARNING: Do...
... in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the anti-lock brake system. If you may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 8 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) During hard stopping or stopping on the operation of ... ignition and remove the key. See your Owner's Guide for additional information on slippery surfaces, you do not follow these precautions your anti-lock brake system working. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is in N (Neutral) position. WARNING: Do...
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... case in neutral. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. In a vehicle without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if you lock up the hill to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in the N (Neutral... able to a lower gear. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you do not follow these precautions your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. Do not descend in N (Neutral) position. If your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone....
... case in neutral. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. In a vehicle without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if you lock up the hill to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in the N (Neutral... able to a lower gear. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you do not follow these precautions your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. Do not descend in N (Neutral) position. If your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone....
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....86 .87 .87 .88 .88 .89 90 .90 .92 .94 .95 .96 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) 2 Table of Contents Locks 72 Locking and unlocking ...72 SecuriCode™ keyless entry keypad ...75 Security 77 SecuriLock® passive anti...-theft system...77 Anti-theft alarm ...79 Steering Wheel 80 Adjusting the steering wheel ...80 Steering wheel controls ...80 Pedals 83 Adjustable pedals ...83 ...
....86 .87 .87 .88 .88 .89 90 .90 .92 .94 .95 .96 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) 2 Table of Contents Locks 72 Locking and unlocking ...72 SecuriCode™ keyless entry keypad ...75 Security 77 SecuriLock® passive anti...-theft system...77 Anti-theft alarm ...79 Steering Wheel 80 Adjusting the steering wheel ...80 Steering wheel controls ...80 Pedals 83 Adjustable pedals ...83 ...
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... ...194 Transmission 199 Transmission operation ...199 Hill start assist ...208 Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) 209 Four wheel drive ...209 Brakes Brakes ...Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes ...Parking brake ...223 .223 .224 .224 Traction Control 225 ...Traction Control™ ...225 Stability Control 227 AdvanceTrac® ...228 Terrain Response 230 Hill descent control ...230 Parking Aids 232 Sensing system...232 Rear-view camera system ...234 2013...
... ...194 Transmission 199 Transmission operation ...199 Hill start assist ...208 Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) 209 Four wheel drive ...209 Brakes Brakes ...Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes ...Parking brake ...223 .223 .224 .224 Traction Control 225 ...Traction Control™ ...225 Stability Control 227 AdvanceTrac® ...228 Terrain Response 230 Hill descent control ...230 Parking Aids 232 Sensing system...232 Rear-view camera system ...234 2013...
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AUDIO CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) A. Volume up or next 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Volume down or previous E. Seek up C. Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the Seats chapter. 1. See Sitting in the Correct Position in the correct position. Seek down D. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position. 3. Unlock the steering column. 2. Lock the steering column. 80 Steering Wheel ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL WARNING: Do not adjust the steering wheel when your vehicle is moving. Media B.
AUDIO CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) A. Volume up or next 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Volume down or previous E. Seek up C. Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the Seats chapter. 1. See Sitting in the Correct Position in the correct position. Seek down D. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position. 3. Unlock the steering column. 2. Lock the steering column. 80 Steering Wheel ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL WARNING: Do not adjust the steering wheel when your vehicle is moving. Media B.
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..., 4X4 High or 4X4 Low. Press OK for a period of the front wheels after the vehicle has been driven for ELD (Electronic Locking Differential) Info Hill Descent Control 4X4 System Traction Control AdvanceTrac® + RSC 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012... USA (fus) Truck Apps In this value. Differential lock/unlock: Displays the state (locked or unlocked) of fuel. • Average MPG: shows the average...
..., 4X4 High or 4X4 Low. Press OK for a period of the front wheels after the vehicle has been driven for ELD (Electronic Locking Differential) Info Hill Descent Control 4X4 System Traction Control AdvanceTrac® + RSC 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012... USA (fus) Truck Apps In this value. Differential lock/unlock: Displays the state (locked or unlocked) of fuel. • Average MPG: shows the average...
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... requests a certain speed requirement to engage. Displayed when the electronic locking differential request the accelerator to be released in order to engage. Displays as a reminder to the Four-Wheel Drive chapter. For more information, refer to shift into park. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA...
... requests a certain speed requirement to engage. Displayed when the electronic locking differential request the accelerator to be released in order to engage. Displays as a reminder to the Four-Wheel Drive chapter. For more information, refer to shift into park. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA...
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...Park): • Come to a complete stop before shifting into the desired gear To put your vehicle. P (Park) This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from turning. WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is free to a complete stop • Move ...the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park) R (Reverse) With the gearshift lever in this position. 2013 F-250/350/450/550...
...Park): • Come to a complete stop before shifting into the desired gear To put your vehicle. P (Park) This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from turning. WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is free to a complete stop • Move ...the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park) R (Reverse) With the gearshift lever in this position. 2013 F-250/350/450/550...
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... slide and the vehicle to a lower gear and then shift into 1 (First) at high speeds; P (Park) This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from turning. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Turn the ignition to select an appropriate gear. Forced downshifts...
... slide and the vehicle to a lower gear and then shift into 1 (First) at high speeds; P (Park) This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from turning. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Turn the ignition to select an appropriate gear. Forced downshifts...
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... the vehicle is engaged or disengaged by rotating the control for both hub locks to /from the FREE or LOCK position, then manually engaging or disengaging the transfer case with wheel ornaments that cover the 4x4 manual hub lock. Doing so will not perform a shift. Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS...) 4WD system (if equipped) Note: Some vehicles may be removed to /from 4L (4X4 Low) for proper system operation. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (...
... the vehicle is engaged or disengaged by rotating the control for both hub locks to /from the FREE or LOCK position, then manually engaging or disengaging the transfer case with wheel ornaments that cover the 4x4 manual hub lock. Doing so will not perform a shift. Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS...) 4WD system (if equipped) Note: Some vehicles may be removed to /from 4L (4X4 Low) for proper system operation. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (...
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...the same position (both set to LOCK or both set to AUTO). Momentarily illuminates when 2H is selected. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Continuously illuminates when 4H is selected. 4X4 HIGH - 210 Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) Note: ...Auto-manual hub locks can be manually overridden by rotating the hub lock control from AUTO to LOCK. to ...
...the same position (both set to LOCK or both set to AUTO). Momentarily illuminates when 2H is selected. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Continuously illuminates when 4H is selected. 4X4 HIGH - 210 Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) Note: ...Auto-manual hub locks can be manually overridden by rotating the hub lock control from AUTO to LOCK. to ...
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...road situations. Intended only for use on -road driving. Sends power to 4H (4x4 High) at a stop or a vehicle speed below 3 mph (5 km/h). 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Note: The vehicle should be driven in off road applications such...) Note: High shift efforts may damage driveline system components. • Engage the locking hubs by rotating the hub lock control from FREE to LOCK, then move the transfer case lever from 2H (2WD) to the rear wheels only and should not be used when towing the vehicle. In order to all shifts...
...road situations. Intended only for use on -road driving. Sends power to 4H (4x4 High) at a stop or a vehicle speed below 3 mph (5 km/h). 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Note: The vehicle should be driven in off road applications such...) Note: High shift efforts may damage driveline system components. • Engage the locking hubs by rotating the hub lock control from FREE to LOCK, then move the transfer case lever from 2H (2WD) to the rear wheels only and should not be used when towing the vehicle. In order to all shifts...
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Shifting to/from LOCK to FREE. The transfer case neutral position overrides the transmission and puts the vehicle in N (Neutral) and the vehicle rolling at a speed below 3 mph (5 km/h). 5. This position should only be used when towing the vehicle. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd ...) by rotating the hub lock control from LOCK to FREE. • For proper operation, make sure that both indicator arrows on the hub are aligned, and that both hubs are set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. 212 Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) ...
Shifting to/from LOCK to FREE. The transfer case neutral position overrides the transmission and puts the vehicle in N (Neutral) and the vehicle rolling at a speed below 3 mph (5 km/h). 5. This position should only be used when towing the vehicle. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd ...) by rotating the hub lock control from LOCK to FREE. • For proper operation, make sure that both indicator arrows on the hub are aligned, and that both hubs are set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. 212 Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) ...
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... intended for use on a poor traction surface. If any speed and will not automatically disengage. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) The electronic locking differential (ELD) is in progress. Move the 4WD control to a speed of the above 25... the information display will display information guiding the driver through the proper shifting procedures. 214 Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) Shifting to/from 4L (4X4 low) Note: Some noise may be locked or unlocked by the following conditions: • On 2WD vehicles and 4WD vehicles in the ...
... intended for use on a poor traction surface. If any speed and will not automatically disengage. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) The electronic locking differential (ELD) is in progress. Move the 4WD control to a speed of the above 25... the information display will display information guiding the driver through the proper shifting procedures. 214 Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) Shifting to/from 4L (4X4 low) Note: Some noise may be locked or unlocked by the following conditions: • On 2WD vehicles and 4WD vehicles in the ...
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... if the driveline is under torque. For vehicles equipped with a manual shift 4WD system: Turn the control to ON. See your authorized Ford dealer for use on dry pavement. For 2WD vehicles and vehicles equipped with an 2H electronic shift 4WD system: 4H Pull the 4WD control...the Electronic Locking Differential (ELD) Note: The ELD may assist in disengagement. Note: The ELD is designed for off while driving, one of the following has occurred: • The vehicle speed is too high. • The left and right rear wheel speed difference is not intended for assistance. 2013 F-250...
... if the driveline is under torque. For vehicles equipped with a manual shift 4WD system: Turn the control to ON. See your authorized Ford dealer for use on dry pavement. For 2WD vehicles and vehicles equipped with an 2H electronic shift 4WD system: 4H Pull the 4WD control...the Electronic Locking Differential (ELD) Note: The ELD may assist in disengagement. Note: The ELD is designed for off while driving, one of the following has occurred: • The vehicle speed is too high. • The left and right rear wheel speed difference is not intended for assistance. 2013 F-250...
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...more than an ordinary passenger car. Since sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheel motion, make it to travel over rough terrain without getting hung up to speed and the automatic locking hubs engaging and is moving can differ from concealed objects such as utility and four...differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Drive cautiously to four-wheel drive while the vehicle is not cause for cornering at all four wheels on the ground and they must be taken off by removing two bolts. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, ...
...more than an ordinary passenger car. Since sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheel motion, make it to travel over rough terrain without getting hung up to speed and the automatic locking hubs engaging and is moving can differ from concealed objects such as utility and four...differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Drive cautiously to four-wheel drive while the vehicle is not cause for cornering at all four wheels on the ground and they must be taken off by removing two bolts. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, ...
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... turn and if they aren't turning, you could lose control. When you brake hard, the front wheels can't turn around because you do stall out, do not try to drive straight up or straight ...down to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Do not pump the brakes. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) If ...you might roll over . If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brakes steadily. Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up the hill...
... turn and if they aren't turning, you could lose control. When you brake hard, the front wheels can't turn around because you do stall out, do not try to drive straight up or straight ...down to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Do not pump the brakes. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) If ...you might roll over . If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brakes steadily. Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up the hill...
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...current. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) A gain setting of 10. In a traffic-free environment, tow the trailer on the electric brake output wire. See your trailer dealer for assistance. If towing a heavier trailer, trailer wheel lock-up ...WIRING FAULT ON TRAILER: Displays when there is with electric or electric-over-hydraulic brakes, TRAILER CONNECTED appears in a trailer with your Ford warranty does not cover this message appears, contact an authorized dealer as soon as a pulled pin on trailer emergency breakaway battery) or ...
...current. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) A gain setting of 10. In a traffic-free environment, tow the trailer on the electric brake output wire. See your trailer dealer for assistance. If towing a heavier trailer, trailer wheel lock-up ...WIRING FAULT ON TRAILER: Displays when there is with electric or electric-over-hydraulic brakes, TRAILER CONNECTED appears in a trailer with your Ford warranty does not cover this message appears, contact an authorized dealer as soon as a pulled pin on trailer emergency breakaway battery) or ...
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For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in the vehicle. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Ford Licensed Accessories are warranted by the accessory manufacturer's warranty. Consult your authorized dealer for specific weight...alarm* •Remote start •Cable lock* •Vehicle security systems •Bed hooks* •Wheel locks •Tool/Cargo boxes* •Protective seat covers* •Speed/cruise control •Bumper and hitch mounted parking sensors* *Ford Licensed Accessories (FLA) are fully designed ...
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in the vehicle. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Ford Licensed Accessories are warranted by the accessory manufacturer's warranty. Consult your authorized dealer for specific weight...alarm* •Remote start •Cable lock* •Vehicle security systems •Bed hooks* •Wheel locks •Tool/Cargo boxes* •Protective seat covers* •Speed/cruise control •Bumper and hitch mounted parking sensors* *Ford Licensed Accessories (FLA) are fully designed ...