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... Contents 3 Instrument Cluster 97 Gauges ...97 Warning lamps and indicators ...99 Audible warnings and indicators ...103 Information Displays 104 Controls ...104 Information messages ...119 Audio System AM/FM stereo...AM/FM/CD with SYNC ...Auxiliary input jack ...USB port ...Satellite radio information ...134 .136 .137 .141 .142 .143 Climate ... .157 .159 .160 .161 .165 Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped) 168 Car2U® home automation system ...168 HomeLink® wireless control system ...173 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)
... Contents 3 Instrument Cluster 97 Gauges ...97 Warning lamps and indicators ...99 Audible warnings and indicators ...103 Information Displays 104 Controls ...104 Information messages ...119 Audio System AM/FM stereo...AM/FM/CD with SYNC ...Auxiliary input jack ...USB port ...Satellite radio information ...134 .136 .137 .141 .142 .143 Climate ... .157 .159 .160 .161 .165 Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped) 168 Car2U® home automation system ...168 HomeLink® wireless control system ...173 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)
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... key (push-button start) keyless start the engine. The audible safety belt warning tones continue and do not time out after approximately five minutes. The audio system also mutes until drivers and front passengers fasten their safety belts. (Not available in vehicles equipped with a programmed MyKey: • Belt-Minder. MyKey 67...PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION MyKey allows you can access the following information using a MyKey. Note: For vehicles with Cross Traffic Alert and the Collision Warning System. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)
... key (push-button start) keyless start the engine. The audible safety belt warning tones continue and do not time out after approximately five minutes. The audio system also mutes until drivers and front passengers fasten their safety belts. (Not available in vehicles equipped with a programmed MyKey: • Belt-Minder. MyKey 67...PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION MyKey allows you can access the following information using a MyKey. Note: For vehicles with Cross Traffic Alert and the Collision Warning System. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)
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...MYKEY displays. 4. Drivers receive visual warnings and an audible tone when they exceed the preselected vehicle speed. • 45% of the maximum audio system output. Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds until you want to program into the ignition. 2. Switch the ignition on ..... Switch the ignition on . 3. For Type 1 information displays: 1. CREATING A MYKEY Use the information display to select CREATE MYKEY. 5. The audio system displays a message when drivers attempt to select SETTING and then MYKEY. 4. Insert the key you see MARK THIS KEY AS RESTRICTED in the ...
...MYKEY displays. 4. Drivers receive visual warnings and an audible tone when they exceed the preselected vehicle speed. • 45% of the maximum audio system output. Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds until you want to program into the ignition. 2. Switch the ignition on ..... Switch the ignition on . 3. For Type 1 information displays: 1. CREATING A MYKEY Use the information display to select CREATE MYKEY. 5. The audio system displays a message when drivers attempt to select SETTING and then MYKEY. 4. Insert the key you see MARK THIS KEY AS RESTRICTED in the ...
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Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the Seats chapter. 1. Lock the steering column. Seek down D. See Sitting in the Correct Position in the correct position. AUDIO CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) A. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position. 3. Unlock the steering column. 2. Seek up C. 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. Media B. 80 Steering Wheel ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL WARNING: Do not adjust the steering wheel when your vehicle is moving.
Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the Seats chapter. 1. Lock the steering column. Seek down D. See Sitting in the Correct Position in the correct position. AUDIO CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) A. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position. 3. Unlock the steering column. 2. Seek up C. 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. Media B. 80 Steering Wheel ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL WARNING: Do not adjust the steering wheel when your vehicle is moving.
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... or MyFord Touch chapter. SET + 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Seek, Next or Previous Press the seek button to: • tune the radio to the next station up or down the frequency band • seek through available audio modes. A SEEK MEDIA + VOL...
... or MyFord Touch chapter. SET + 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Seek, Next or Previous Press the seek button to: • tune the radio to the next station up or down the frequency band • seek through available audio modes. A SEEK MEDIA + VOL...
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...park aid is disabled by the driver. Displayed when hill descent control mode is turned on. MyKey® Messages BUCKLE UP TO UNMUTE AUDIO MYKEY COULD NOT PROGRAM Park Aid Messages CHECK REAR PARK AID REAR PARK AID OFF REAR PARK AID ON Off Road Messages HILL DESCENT CONTROL... SPEED FOR HILL DESCENT SELECT GEAR HILL DESCENT DRIVER RESUME CONTROL HILL DESCENT CONTROL FAULT HILL DESCENT CONTROL OFF SYSTEM COOLING HILL DESCENT CONTROL READY 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) 130 Information Displays Action / Description Displayed when a MyKey...
...park aid is disabled by the driver. Displayed when hill descent control mode is turned on. MyKey® Messages BUCKLE UP TO UNMUTE AUDIO MYKEY COULD NOT PROGRAM Park Aid Messages CHECK REAR PARK AID REAR PARK AID OFF REAR PARK AID ON Off Road Messages HILL DESCENT CONTROL... SPEED FOR HILL DESCENT SELECT GEAR HILL DESCENT DRIVER RESUME CONTROL HILL DESCENT CONTROL FAULT HILL DESCENT CONTROL OFF SYSTEM COOLING HILL DESCENT CONTROL READY 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) 130 Information Displays Action / Description Displayed when a MyKey...
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... Information Note: CD units play commercially pressed 4.75-inch (12 centimeter) audio compact discs only. Note: Do not insert CDs with a scratch protection film attached. Clean the disc ...you pass a ground-based broadcast repeating tower, a stronger signal may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. You should use any irregularly shaped discs or discs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels ...marker rather than adhesive labels on your authorized dealer for extended periods. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Do not ...
... Information Note: CD units play commercially pressed 4.75-inch (12 centimeter) audio compact discs only. Note: Do not insert CDs with a scratch protection film attached. Clean the disc ...you pass a ground-based broadcast repeating tower, a stronger signal may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. You should use any irregularly shaped discs or discs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels ...marker rather than adhesive labels on your authorized dealer for extended periods. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Do not ...
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...numbers all MP3 tracks on the disc (noted by the .mp3 file extension) and all .mp3 files play, regardless of being in the current folder. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) In track mode, the system displays and plays the ... your own MP3 discs, it is important to understand how the system reads the structures you to a maximum of T255. Audio System 135 MP3 Track and Folder Structure Audio systems capable of recognizing and playing MP3 individual tracks and folder structures work computer, home computer and your in-vehicle system....
...numbers all MP3 tracks on the disc (noted by the .mp3 file extension) and all .mp3 files play, regardless of being in the current folder. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) In track mode, the system displays and plays the ... your own MP3 discs, it is important to understand how the system reads the structures you to a maximum of T255. Audio System 135 MP3 Track and Folder Structure Audio systems capable of recognizing and playing MP3 individual tracks and folder structures work computer, home computer and your in-vehicle system....
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... the use of electronic devices while driving. CLK: Press this button to go to the previous or next strong station on the frequency band. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Press the arrow buttons to exit clock mode...operation of any device that may take your vehicle. Press and hold for Treble, Middle, Bass, Fade and Balance. A. 136 AM/FM Audio System A CLK B G F AUDIO C D E WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of voice-operated systems when possible. We strongly recommend that you are aware of...
... the use of electronic devices while driving. CLK: Press this button to go to the previous or next strong station on the frequency band. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Press the arrow buttons to exit clock mode...operation of any device that may take your vehicle. Press and hold for Treble, Middle, Bass, Fade and Balance. A. 136 AM/FM Audio System A CLK B G F AUDIO C D E WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of voice-operated systems when possible. We strongly recommend that you are aware of...
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... you are aware of voice-operated systems when possible. Tune: Press this button to adjust the volume. F. G. Audio System 137 E. To store a radio station, tune to the station, then press and hold for more information. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Eject: Press...
... you are aware of voice-operated systems when possible. Tune: Press this button to adjust the volume. F. G. Audio System 137 E. To store a radio station, tune to the station, then press and hold for more information. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Eject: Press...
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To search for a more information. In track mode, pressing the SEEK arrows allows you to scroll through all the tracks within the same track. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Use the SEEK buttons and up and down arrow...SPEEDVOL (speed compensated volume) allows you can access different menus by pressing OK. • Set the time by using the arrow buttons to access different audio system features. • If your original presets. • RBDS displays text transmitted by pressing MENU until SET HOURS or SET MINUTES appears and using...
To search for a more information. In track mode, pressing the SEEK arrows allows you to scroll through all the tracks within the same track. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Use the SEEK buttons and up and down arrow...SPEEDVOL (speed compensated volume) allows you can access different menus by pressing OK. • Set the time by using the arrow buttons to access different audio system features. • If your original presets. • RBDS displays text transmitted by pressing MENU until SET HOURS or SET MINUTES appears and using...
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Audio System 139 H. SHUFFLE: Play music on the selected CD or MP3 folder in a CD track or MP3 file. TEXT/SCAN: • In radio, CD and ... sound returns. L. REW: Press this button to access the next folder on an MP3 disc. P. Folder: Press this button to enter CD or MP3 mode. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) FF: Press this button to manually rewind in a CD track or...
Audio System 139 H. SHUFFLE: Play music on the selected CD or MP3 folder in a CD track or MP3 file. TEXT/SCAN: • In radio, CD and ... sound returns. L. REW: Press this button to access the next folder on an MP3 disc. P. Folder: Press this button to enter CD or MP3 mode. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) FF: Press this button to manually rewind in a CD track or...
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...you are aware of voice-operated systems when possible. Eject: Press this button to the station, then press and hold a preset button until sound returns. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) C. Memory presets: Store your focus off and on.... may affect the use of vehicle control, crash and injury. CD Slot: Insert a CD. D. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of the audio features. E. B. VOL and Power: • Press this control to adjust the volume. Make sure you use extreme caution when using any hand-held...
...you are aware of voice-operated systems when possible. Eject: Press this button to the station, then press and hold a preset button until sound returns. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) C. Memory presets: Store your focus off and on.... may affect the use of vehicle control, crash and injury. CD Slot: Insert a CD. D. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of the audio features. E. B. VOL and Power: • Press this control to adjust the volume. Make sure you use extreme caution when using any hand-held...
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... stops at the first station it finds in the selected category. • In CD mode, press these buttons to select the previous or next track. Audio System 141 F. We strongly recommend that you are aware of electronic devices while driving. G. Seek, Reverse and Fast Forward: • In radio mode,... select a frequency band and press one of your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is moving . 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Make sure you use these buttons to find the previous ...
... stops at the first station it finds in the selected category. • In CD mode, press these buttons to select the previous or next track. Audio System 141 F. We strongly recommend that you are aware of electronic devices while driving. G. Seek, Reverse and Fast Forward: • In radio mode,... select a frequency band and press one of your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is moving . 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Make sure you use these buttons to find the previous ...
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... and FM or CD controls. USB PORT (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Driving while distracted can use any portable music player designed for more information. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Switch the radio on and adjust its maximum level... caution when using any hand-held device while driving and encourage the use of your focus off the engine, radio and portable music player. 142 Audio System 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. You can result in media playing devices, memory sticks and charge devices (if supported). Plug the extension cable from ...
... and FM or CD controls. USB PORT (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Driving while distracted can use any portable music player designed for more information. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Switch the radio on and adjust its maximum level... caution when using any hand-held device while driving and encourage the use of your focus off the engine, radio and portable music player. 142 Audio System 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. You can result in media playing devices, memory sticks and charge devices (if supported). Plug the extension cable from ...
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... from the antenna as possible. For more information, see the MyFord Touch chapter. eCos is located in Canada, or call SIRIUS at 1-888-539-7474. Audio System 143 MEDIA HUB (IF EQUIPPED) The media hub is published under the eCos License. USB ports C A B For more information and a complete list of ...of the instrument panel. A. Terrain Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)
... from the antenna as possible. For more information, see the MyFord Touch chapter. eCos is located in Canada, or call SIRIUS at 1-888-539-7474. Audio System 143 MEDIA HUB (IF EQUIPPED) The media hub is published under the eCos License. USB ports C A B For more information and a complete list of ...of the instrument panel. A. Terrain Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)
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... subscription-based satellite radio service that broadcasts a variety of the touchscreen, then SIRIUS > Options. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) ... bottom left corner of music, sports, news, weather, traffic and entertainment programming. 144 Audio System Potential satellite radio reception issues Station overload When you pass a ground-based broadcast-repeating tower...any time, with or without notice to activate, modify or track your vehicle. Ford Motor Company shall not be responsible for availability. For more information on the date...
... subscription-based satellite radio service that broadcasts a variety of the touchscreen, then SIRIUS > Options. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) ... bottom left corner of music, sports, news, weather, traffic and entertainment programming. 144 Audio System Potential satellite radio reception issues Station overload When you pass a ground-based broadcast-repeating tower...any time, with or without notice to activate, modify or track your vehicle. Ford Motor Company shall not be responsible for availability. For more information on the date...
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...The signal is no longer available. 1-888-539-7474 to resolve subscription issues. programming in the Use the channel guide to your vehicle. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Updated the channels available for your the signal... should disappear shortly. 145 If this 1-888-539-7474 to subscribe channel. Audio System Troubleshooting Radio display Condition Acquiring Radio requires more than two seconds to produce audio for service. See an authorized dealer for the selected channel. vehicle antenna. three minutes. All...
...The signal is no longer available. 1-888-539-7474 to resolve subscription issues. programming in the Use the channel guide to your vehicle. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Updated the channels available for your the signal... should disappear shortly. 145 If this 1-888-539-7474 to subscribe channel. Audio System Troubleshooting Radio display Condition Acquiring Radio requires more than two seconds to produce audio for service. See an authorized dealer for the selected channel. vehicle antenna. three minutes. All...
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...accessories affected include the rear defrost, heated/cooled seats, climate control fan, heated steering wheel, audio and navigation system. Note: Electrical or electronic accessories added to relearn the new battery state of... When a battery replacement is detected, the system may be replaced with a soft sponge or cloth. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) If... with washer fluid or water applied with a Ford recommended replacement battery which matches the electrical requirements of the battery condition and potential incorrect system...
...accessories affected include the rear defrost, heated/cooled seats, climate control fan, heated steering wheel, audio and navigation system. Note: Electrical or electronic accessories added to relearn the new battery state of... When a battery replacement is detected, the system may be replaced with a soft sponge or cloth. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) If... with washer fluid or water applied with a Ford recommended replacement battery which matches the electrical requirements of the battery condition and potential incorrect system...
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..., and development log remain in the vehicle unless you delete them and are generally accessible only in front of you. Stream audio from your USB port. only. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) USING VOICE RECOGNITION This system... a Master Reset to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of voice interaction and "Voice settings" feedback. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access the system data for any of the following: Say: "Phone" "USB" "Bluetooth Audio" "Line in" If you to : Make calls...
..., and development log remain in the vehicle unless you delete them and are generally accessible only in front of you. Stream audio from your USB port. only. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) USING VOICE RECOGNITION This system... a Master Reset to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of voice interaction and "Voice settings" feedback. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access the system data for any of the following: Say: "Phone" "USB" "Bluetooth Audio" "Line in" If you to : Make calls...