Auxiliary Power Points 178
Storage Compartments 181
Overhead console .....................................181
Starting and Stopping the Engine 182
Ignition switch .......................................183
Engine block heater ...................................186
Fuel and Refueling 188
Fuel quality .........................................190
Refueling...........................................193
Fuel consumption .....................................194
Transmission 199
Transmission operation .................................199
Hill start assist .......................................208
Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) 209
Four wheel drive .....................................209
Brakes 223
Brakes .............................................223
Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes ......................224
Parking brake........................................224
Traction Control 225
TractionControl™....................................225
Stability Control 227
AdvanceTrac® .......................................228
Terrain Response 230
Hill descent control ...................................230
Parking Aids 232
Sensing system.......................................232
Rear-view camera system ...............................234
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2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)
Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012
USA (fus)
