Ford F-450 (2017 year). Manual — part 128

CLIMATE

Touch the climate button on the
touchscreen to access your climate control
features. Depending on your vehicle line
and option package, your climate screen

may look different from one of the screens
shown below. Your screen may not contain
all of the features shown.

Note: You can switch temperature units
between Fahrenheit and Celsius. See
Settings (page 535).

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Driver temperature: Touch up or down to adjust the temperature.

A

Heated steering wheel: Touch this icon to switch the heated steering wheel
on and off. It takes about 5 minutes to warm the steering wheel to 74°F (23.3°C)
in temperatures as low as -4°F (-21.7°C). The wheel maintains an approximate
temperature of 90°F (32.2°C) and operates independently from the heated
seats and other climate-control functions. The heating element is in between
the leather covering and foam core to help provide maximum heat without
adversely affecting the feel of the steering wheel.

B

Note: This feature only functions when you switch the engine on.

(If Equipped)

Note: The heated steering wheel may remain on after remote starting the
vehicle, based on your remote start settings. The heated steering wheel may
also turn on when you start your vehicle, if it was on when you switched your
vehicle off.

Note: For steering wheels with wood trim, the heating feature will not heat the
wheel between the 10 and 2 o'clock positions.

Defrost: A pop up appears on the screen to display the defrost options.

C

MAX Defrost: Touch the button to maximize defrosting. Air flows through the
windshield vents, the fan automatically adjusts to the highest speed and the
driver and passenger temperatures are set to HI. You can use this setting to
defog or clear a thin covering of ice from the windshield. The heated rear window
also automatically turns on when you select MAX Defrost.

Defrost: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and demister
vents.

AUTO: Touch the button to switch on automatic operation. Select the desired
temperature using the temperature control. The system adjusts fan speed, air
distribution, air conditioning operation, and selects outside air or recirculated
air to heat or cool the vehicle in order to maintain the desired temperature.

D

Power: Touch the button to switch the system on and off. Switching off the
climate control system prevents outside air from entering the vehicle.

E

DUAL: This button lights up when the passenger controls are active. To switch
it off and link the passenger temperature to the driver temperature, touch the
DUAL button.

F

Note: the passenger side temperature and the DUAL indication automatically
turn on when you or your passenger adjust the passenger temperature.

Passenger temperature: Touch up or down to adjust the temperature.

G

Fan speed: Touch up or down to increase or decrease the volume of air that
circulates in your vehicle.

H

Note: You cannot adjust the fan speed when the system is set to AUTO or MAX
A/C.

A/C: A pop-up appears on the screen to display the air conditioning options.

I

MAX A/C: Touch the button to activate and maximize cooling. The driver and
passenger temperatures are set to LO, recirculated air flows through the
instrument panel vents, air conditioning automatically turns on and the fan
automatically adjusts to the highest speed.

A/C: Touch to switch the air conditioning on or off. Use A/C with recirculated
air to improve cooling performance and efficiency.

Note: In certain conditions (for example, Max Defrost), the air conditioning
compressor may continue to operate even when you switch the air conditioning
A/C button off.

(If Equipped)

Recirculated air: Touch to switch the recirculated air on or off. When
recirculated air is on, it may reduce the amount of time needed to cool down
the interior (when used with A/C) and help reduce odors from reaching the
interior.

Note: Recirculatied air may turn off automatically (or the system may not allow
recirculatied air to turn on) in all airflow modes except MAX A/C to reduce risk
of fogging. It may also turn on and off automatically in Panel or Panel/Floor
airflow modes during hot weather in order to improve cooling efficiency.

Manual airflow distribution controls: Select these controls individually,
together, or with Defrost to direct the air flow to the area you desire.

J

Panel: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.

Floor: Distributes air through the demister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor
vents.

PHONE

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.

Hands-free calling is one of the main
features of the system. Once you pair your
cell phone, you can access many options
using the touchscreen or voice commands.
While the system supports a variety of
features, many are dependent on your cell
phone’s functionality.

Pairing Your Cell Phone for the
First Time

Pair your Bluetooth-enabled phone with
the system before using the functions in
hands-free mode.

Switch on Bluetooth on your device to
begin pairing. See your phone’s manual if
necessary.

To add a phone, select:

Menu Item

Add Phone

1.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

2. A prompt alerts you to search for the

system on your phone.

3. Select your vehicle's make and model

as it displays on your phone.

4. Confirm that the six-digit number

appearing on your phone matches the
six-digit number on the touchscreen.

5. The touchscreen indicates when the

pairing is successful.

(If Equipped)

6. Your phone may prompt you to give

the system permission to access
information. To check your phone’s
compatibility, see your phone’s manual
or visit the website.

Alternatively, to add a phone, select:

Menu Item

Add Phone

Then select:

Discover Other Bluetooth Devices

1.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

2. Select your phone's name when it

appears on the touchscreen.

3. Confirm that the six-digit number

appearing on your phone matches the
six-digit number on the touchscreen.

4. The touchscreen indicates when the

pairing is successful.

5. Your phone may prompt you to give

the system permission to access
information. To check your phone’s
compatibility, see your phone’s manual
or visit the website.

At a minimum, most cell phones with
Bluetooth wireless technology support the
following functions:
•

Answering an incoming call.

•

Ending a call.

•

Dialing a number.

•

Call waiting notification.

•

Caller identification.

Other features, such as text messaging
using Bluetooth and automatic phonebook
download, are phone-dependent features.

To check your phone’s compatibility,
see your phone’s manual or visit the
website:

Websites

owner.ford.com

www.syncmyride.ca

www.syncmaroute.ca

Phone Menu

This menu becomes available after pairing
a phone.

(If Equipped)