Ford F-550 (2022 year). Manual in english

FUEL GAUGE

WHAT IS THE FUEL GAUGE

Indicates approximately how much fuel is
in the fuel tank.

FUEL GAUGE LIMITATIONS

The fuel gauge may not provide an
accurate reading when your vehicle is on
an incline.

LOCATING THE FUEL FILLER
DOOR

The arrow adjacent to the fuel pump
symbol indicates on which side of your
vehicle the fuel filler door is located.

WHAT IS THE LOW FUEL
REMINDER

A low fuel level reminder displays and
sounds when the distance to empty
reaches 75 mi (120 km) to empty for
MyKey, and at 50 mi (80 km), 25 mi
(40 km), 12 mi (20 km) and 0 mi (0 km)
for all vehicle keys.

Note:

The low fuel reminder can appear at

different fuel gauge positions depending on
fuel economy conditions. This variation is
normal.

WHAT IS DISTANCE TO EMPTY

Indicates the approximate distance your
vehicle can travel on the fuel remaining in
the tank. Changes in driving pattern can
cause the value to not only decrease but
also increase or stay constant for periods
of time.

WHAT IS THE ENGINE
COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE

Indicates the engine coolant temperature.

WHAT IS THE ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE GAUGE

Indicates the engine oil pressure.

Note:

This is a configurable gauge.

WHAT IS THE TRANSMISSION
FLUID TEMPERATURE GAUGE

Indicates the transmission fluid
temperature.

Special operating conditions can cause
higher than normal operating
temperatures. See

Special Operating

Conditions Scheduled Maintenance

(page 636).

Note:

This is a configurable gauge.

WHAT IS THE TURBO BOOST
GAUGE

Indicates the amount of manifold air
pressure in the engine.

Note:

This is a configurable gauge.

WHAT IS THE DIESEL
EXHAUST FLUID GAUGE

Indicates the current diesel exhaust fluid
level.

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Instrument Cluster

WHAT ARE THE INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER WARNING LAMPS

Warning lamps alert you to a vehicle
condition that could become serious.
Some lamps illuminate when you start
your vehicle to make sure they work. If any
lamps remain on after starting your vehicle,
refer to the respective system warning
lamp for further information.

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
WARNING LAMPS

Depending on your vehicle options, some
warning lamps can appear different or not
at all.

Adaptive Steering

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It illuminates when the adaptive
steering system detects a
concern. Have the system

checked as soon as possible.

Anti-Lock Brake System

If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. Your vehicle

continues to have normal braking without
the anti-lock brake system function. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Battery

It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on.

If it illuminates when the engine

is running, this indicates your vehicle
requires service. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.

Brake System

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It illuminates when you apply the
parking brake and the ignition is
on. If it illuminates when your
vehicle is moving, make sure the
parking brake is released. If the
parking brake is released, this

indicates low brake fluid level or the brake
system requires service. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.

Note:

Indicators may vary depending on

region.

Check Fuel Cap

It illuminates when the fuel cap
is not properly installed.
Continued driving with this light

on may cause the malfunction indicator
lamp to illuminate.

Diesel Exhaust Fluid

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Illuminates when the diesel
exhaust fluid is low,
contaminated or the system

requires service. See

Selective Catalytic

Reduction System

(page 217).

Door Ajar

It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on and remains on if
any door is open.

Electric Parking Brake

E325775

It illuminates or flashes when the
electric parking brake requires
service.

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Instrument Cluster

Engine Coolant Temperature

If it illuminates, safely stop your
vehicle and switch the vehicle
off.

Fasten Seatbelt

E71880

It illuminates and a tone sounds
until you fasten the seatbelts.

Hood Ajar

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It illuminates when the ignition
is on and the hood is not
completely closed.

Low Fuel Level

It illuminates when the fuel level
is low.

Low Tire Pressure

It illuminates when your tire
pressure is low. If illuminated,
check your tire pressure as soon

as possible. If it begins to flash at anytime,
have the system checked as soon as
possible.

Low Washer Fluid Level

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It illuminates when the washer
fluid is low.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

It illuminates when the ignition
is on and the engine is off, this is
normal. If it illuminates when the

engine is on this indicates the emission
control system requires service. If it flashes,
have your vehicle checked immediately.
See

Customer Information

(page 640).

See

Starting and Stopping the Engine

– Warning Lamps

(page 198).

Oil Pressure

It illuminates when the engine
oil pressure is low.

Powertrain Malfunction, Reduced
Power, Electronic Throttle Control,
Check 4X4

Illuminates when the powertrain
or four-wheel drive require
service. Have the system

checked as soon as possible.

Tailgate Ajar

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It illuminates when the ignition
is on and the tailgate is not
completely closed.

Water in Fuel

It illuminates when the fuel and
water separator has a significant
quantity of water in it and

requires immediate draining.

WHAT ARE THE INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER INDICATORS

Indicators notify you of various features
that are active on your vehicle.

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
INDICATORS

Depending on your vehicle options, some
warning lamps can appear different or not
at all.

Adaptive Cruise Control

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See

Adaptive Cruise Control

(page 272).

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Instrument Cluster

Automatic High Beam

Automatic Regen Control Off

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See

Diesel Particulate Filter

(page 212).

Blind Spot Monitor

E151262

See

Blind Spot Information

System

(page 293).

Cruise Control

E332905

See

Adaptive Cruise Control

(page 272).

Diesel Engine Brake

E171217

E234452

See

Brakes

(page 240).

Electronic Locking Differential

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Four-Wheel Drive

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E181781

E181780

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Note:

Some indicators appear different

depending on vehicle options.

Front Airbag

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Front Fog Lamp

Switching the Front Fog

High Beam

Hill Descent

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Parking Lamps

Exterior Lighting Control

(page 118).

Stability Control and Traction
Control

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E130458

Turn Signal Lamps

Switching the Turn Signal

Lamps On and Off

(page 119).

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Instrument Cluster

USING THE INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER DISPLAY CONTROLS

WARNING:

Driving while distracted

can result in loss of vehicle control, crash
and injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the
safe operation of your vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you
are aware of all applicable local laws
that may affect the use of electronic
devices while driving.

The controls are on the steering wheel.

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•

Press the up and down arrow buttons
to scroll through and highlight the
options within a menu.

•

Press the right arrow button to enter a
sub-menu.

•

Press the left arrow to exit a menu.

•

Press the

button to choose and

confirm settings or messages.

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This icon shows the features on
or off status. A check in the box
indicates the feature is on, and

unchecked indicates the feature is off.

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY MAIN MENU -
VEHICLES WITH: 2.3 INCH
SCREEN

Depending on your vehicle options, some
menu items can appear different or not at
all.

Note:

For your safety, some features are

speed-dependent and could be unavailable
when your vehicle is above a certain speed.

Main Menu

Trip 1

Trip 2

Fuel Economy

Seatbelts

Driver Assist

Settings

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY MAIN MENU -
VEHICLES WITH: 4.2 INCH
SCREEN

Depending on your vehicle options, some
menu items can appear different or not at
all.

Note:

For your safety, some features are

speed-dependent and could be unavailable
when your vehicle is above a certain speed.

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Instrument Cluster Display

Main Menu

Display Mode

Trip/Fuel

Towing

Off-Road

Settings

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY MAIN MENU -
VEHICLES WITH: 8 INCH
SCREEN

Depending on your vehicle options, some
menu items can appear different or not at
all.

Note:

For your safety, some features are

speed-dependent and could be unavailable
when your vehicle is above a certain speed.

Main Menu

MyView

Trip/Fuel

Truck Info

Towing

Off-Road

Settings

CUSTOMIZING THE
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY - VEHICLES WITH: 8
INCH SCREEN

Select

Settings

using the instrument

cluster display controls.

2. Select

Gauge Selection

3. Select to swap or change left-hand

side and right-hand side gauges.

PERSONALIZED SETTINGS

CHANGING THE INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER DISPLAY LANGUAGE -
VEHICLES WITH: 2.3 INCH
SCREEN

Select

Settings

using the instrument

cluster display controls.

2. Select

Display Setup

3. Select

Language

4. Select a language.

CHANGING THE INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER DISPLAY LANGUAGE -
VEHICLES WITH: 4.2 INCH
SCREEN

Select

Settings

using the instrument

cluster display controls.

2. Select

Advanced Settings

3. Select

Display Setup

4. Select

Language

5. Select a language.

CHANGING THE INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER DISPLAY LANGUAGE -
VEHICLES WITH: 8 INCH SCREEN

Select

Settings

using the instrument

cluster display controls.

2. Select

Display Setup

3. Select

Language

4. Select a language.

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Instrument Cluster Display

CHANGING THE MEASURE UNIT -
VEHICLES WITH: 2.3 INCH
SCREEN

Select

Settings

using the instrument

cluster display controls.

2. Select

Display Setup

3. Select

Displ. Settings

4. Select

Units

5. Select a measurement unit.

CHANGING THE MEASURE UNIT -
VEHICLES WITH: 4.2 INCH
SCREEN

Select

Settings

using the instrument

cluster display controls.

2. Select

Advanced Settings

3. Select

Display Setup

4. Select

Measurement Units

5. Select a measurement unit.

CHANGING THE MEASURE UNIT -
VEHICLES WITH: 8 INCH SCREEN

Select

Settings

using the instrument

cluster display controls.

2. Select

Display Setup

3. Select

Measurement Units

4. Select a measurement unit.

CHANGING THE TEMPERATURE
UNIT - VEHICLES WITH: 2.3 INCH
SCREEN

Select

Settings

using the instrument

cluster display controls.

2. Select

Display Setup

3. Select

Temperature

4. Select a temperature unit.

CHANGING THE TEMPERATURE
UNIT - VEHICLES WITH: 4.2 INCH
SCREEN

Select

Settings

using the instrument

cluster display controls.

2. Select

Advanced Settings

3. Select

Display Setup

4. Select

Temperature Units

5. Select a temperature unit.

CHANGING THE TEMPERATURE
UNIT - VEHICLES WITH: 8 INCH
SCREEN

Select

Settings

using the instrument

cluster display controls.

2. Select

Display Setup

3. Select

Temperature Units

4. Select a temperature unit.

CHANGING THE TIRE PRESSURE
UNIT - VEHICLES WITH: 2.3 INCH
SCREEN

Select

Settings

using the instrument

cluster display controls.

2. Select

Display Setup

3. Select

Tire Pressure

4. Select a tire pressure unit.

CHANGING THE TIRE PRESSURE
UNIT - VEHICLES WITH: 4.2 INCH
SCREEN

Select

Settings

using the instrument

cluster display controls.

2. Select

Advanced Settings

3. Select

Display Setup

4. Select

Tire Pressure

5. Select a pressure unit.

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Instrument Cluster Display

ACCESSING THE TRIP
COMPUTER - VEHICLES WITH:
2.3 INCH SCREEN

Use the instrument cluster display
controls to navigate the home screen.

2. Select

Trip 1

Trip 2

3. Select a setting and press the

button.

ACCESSING THE TRIP
COMPUTER - VEHICLES WITH:
4.2 INCH SCREEN

Use the instrument cluster display
controls to navigate the home screen.

2. Select

Trip/Fuel

3. Press the

button.

4. Select

Trip 1

Trip 2

ACCESSING THE TRIP
COMPUTER - VEHICLES WITH:
8 INCH SCREEN

Use the instrument cluster display
controls to navigate the home screen.

2. Select

Trip/Fuel

3. Press the

button.

4. Select

Trip 1

Trip 2

RESETTING THE TRIP
COMPUTER

Use the instrument cluster display
controls to navigate the home screen.

2. Select the trip screen you want to reset.

3. Press and hold the

button until the

system reset confirmation appears.

RESETTING THE INDIVIDUAL
TRIP VALUES

Use the instrument cluster display
controls to navigate the home screen.

2. Select

Trip 1

Trip 2

3. Press and hold the

button until the

system reset confirmation appears.

CONFIGURING THE TRIP
COMPUTER

Use the instrument cluster display
controls to navigate the home screen.

2. Select

Trip 1

Trip 2

3. Select a setting and press the

button.

4. Select values to display.

TRIP DATA

Trip 1 and 2

Provides trip timer, trip average fuel
economy and total trip distance traveled.
For hybrid vehicles, the trip also shows the
distance traveled on electric power only.

Note:

Trip 1 and 2 are selectable screens.

See

Accessing the Trip Computer

(page

145).

This Trip

Provides trip timer, trip average fuel
economy, total trip distance traveled, and
distance traveled on electric power only
with the engine off. If the gasoline engine
has not turned on during the trip then trip
average fuel economy is not shown. This
Trip resets each time you start your vehicle.

Note:

This trip is a selectable screen. See

Accessing the Trip Computer

(page 145).

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Trip Computer

WHAT IS REMOTE START

The system allows you to remotely start
your vehicle and to adjust the interior
temperature according to the settings that
you chose.

REMOTE START
PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

Do not start the engine

in a closed garage or in other enclosed
areas. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Always
open the garage door before you start
the engine. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.

REMOTE START LIMITATIONS

Remote start does not work under the
following conditions:

•

The alarm horn is sounding.

•

The hood is open.

•

The transmission is not in park (P).

•

The ignition is on.

•

The battery voltage is below the
minimum operating voltage.

Note:

Do not use remote start if your fuel

level is low.

Note:

You can use remote start with

FordPass. See

Connecting the Vehicle to

a Wi-Fi Network

(page 498).

ENABLING REMOTE START

Press

Settings

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Vehicle Settings

3. Press

Remote Start Setup

4. Switch

Remote Start

on or off.

Note:

To remote start with FordPass, make

sure that the modem is enabled. See

Connecting FordPass to the Modem

(page 502).

REMOTELY STARTING AND
STOPPING THE VEHICLE

Remotely Starting the Vehicle

E138623

Press the button on the remote
control.

E138625

Within three seconds, press the
button on the remote control.

Within three seconds, press the

button again.

Note:

You can also use FordPass to start

the vehicle.

Note:

The turn signal lamps flash twice.

Note:

The parking lamps turn on when the

vehicle is running.

Note:

The horn sounds if the system fails

to start.

Note:

All other vehicle systems remain off

when you have remotely started the vehicle.

Note:

The vehicle remains secured when

you have remotely started the vehicle. A
valid key must be inside your vehicle to
switch the ignition on and drive your vehicle.

Remotely Stopping the Vehicle

E138625

Within three seconds, press the
button on the remote control.

Within three seconds, press the

button again.

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Remote Start

(If Equipped)

EXTENDING THE REMOTE
START DURATION

To extend the remote start duration during
remote start, do the following:

E138623

Press the button on the remote
control.

E138625

Within three seconds, press the
button on the remote control.

Within three seconds, press the

button again.

If the duration is set to 15 minutes, the
duration extends by another 15 minutes.
This provides a total of 30 minutes.

Note:

Remote start can only be extended

once.

Note:

A maximum of two remote starts, or

one remote start with an extension, are
allowed. To reset the restart procedure
switch the vehicle to on, then to off.

REMOTE START REMOTE
CONTROL INDICATORS

Remote Control Feedback

An LED on the remote control provides
status feedback of remote start or stop
commands.

Status

LED

Remote start

successful.

Solid green.

Remote stop

successful.

Solid red.

Request failed or

status not received.

Blinking red.

Status incomplete.

Blinking green.

REMOTE START SETTINGS

SWITCHING CLIMATE CONTROL
AUTO MODE ON AND OFF

Press

Settings

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Remote Start Setup

3. Press

Climate Control

4. Select

Vehicle

5. Switch

Auto

on or off.

Note:

If you switch the auto mode on, the

system attempts to heat or cool the interior
to 72°F (22°C).

Note:

When you switch the ignition on, the

climate control system returns to the last
used settings.

SWITCHING CLIMATE CONTROL
LAST SETTINGS ON AND OFF

Press

Settings

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Vehicle Settings

3. Press

Remote Start Setup

4. Switch

Last settings

on or off.

Note:

If you switch the last settings on, the

system remembers the last used settings.

SWITCHING THE HEATED SEAT
SETTINGS ON AND OFF

(If Equipped)

Press

Settings

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Vehicle Settings

3. Press

Remote Start Setup

4. Press

Seats

5. Switch

Auto

on or off.

Note:

If you switch the heated seat settings

on, the heated seats turn on during cold
weather.

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Remote Start

(If Equipped)

SWITCHING THE HEATED
STEERING WHEEL SETTINGS ON
AND OFF

(If Equipped)

Press

Settings

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Vehicle Settings

3. Press

Remote Start Setup

4. Press

Seats and Steering Wheel

5. Switch

Auto

on or off.

Note:

If you switch the heated steering

wheel settings on, the heated steering wheel
turns on during cold weather.

SETTING THE REMOTE START
DURATION

Press

Settings

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Vehicle Settings

3. Press

Remote Start Setup

4. Press

Duration

Note:

Wait a few seconds before remotely

starting the vehicle after the vehicle stops
running.

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Remote Start

(If Equipped)

IDENTIFYING THE CLIMATE
CONTROL UNIT

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Depending on your vehicle options, the
controls could look different than what you
see here.

SWITCHING CLIMATE
CONTROL ON AND OFF

Press the button.

SWITCHING RECIRCULATED
AIR ON AND OFF

E351062

Press the button to recirculate
air currently in the passenger
compartment.

Note:

Recirculated air may turn off

automatically, or prevent you from switching
on in all air flow modes except MAX A/C to
reduce the risk of fogging. Recirculation may
also turn on and off automatically in various
air distribution control combinations to
improve heating or cooling efficiency.

SWITCHING AIR
CONDITIONING ON AND OFF

Press the button.

Note:

Under certain conditions, the air

conditioning compressor could continue to
operate after you switch air conditioning off.

SWITCHING DEFROST ON AND
OFF

E265283

Press the button to activate the
selection screen.

Press the button on the
touchscreen to switch the
windshield air vents on.

E244097

Make sure that the instrument
panel air vents are switched off.

Make sure that the footwell air
vents are switched off.

SWITCHING MAXIMUM
DEFROST ON AND OFF

Press the button.

Air flows through the windshield air vents,
and the blower motor adjusts to the
highest speed.

You can also use this setting to defog and
clear the windshield of a thin covering of
ice.

Note:

To prevent window fogging, you

cannot select recirculated air when
maximum defrost is on.

Note:

The heated rear window also turns

on when you select maximum defrost.

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Climate Control - Vehicles With: Automatic Temperature

Control

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