2020 Ford F-350 Owners Manual - Auxiliary Power Points

Auxiliary Power Points

12 V DC Power Point

Note: When you switch the ignition on, you can use the socket to power 12 V appliances with a maximum current rating of 20 A20 amps.

Note: Do not plug in any device that supplies power to the vehicle through the power points, this may result in damage to vehicle systems.

Note: Do not hang any accessory from the accessory plug.

Note: Do not use the power point over the vehicle capacity of 12 V DC 240 W or a fuse may blow.

Note: Always keep the power point caps closed when not in use.

Do not insert objects other than an accessory plug into the power point. This damages the power point and may blow the fuse.

Run the vehicle for full capacity use of the power point.

To prevent the battery from running out of charge:

Do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is off.

Do not leave devices plugged in overnight or when you park your vehicle for extended periods.

110 V 400 Watt AC Power Point (If Equipped)

Note: This feature works only when you have the ignition switched on.

Note: This feature has a maximum output of 400 watts when the vehicle is in park (P).

Note: While in drive (D), the maximum outlet output is 300 watts.

Note: When powering electric devices that require more than 10 watts in vehicles equipped with keyless start, the engine must remain running. If the engine is turned off or you switch the ignition to accessory mode, plugged in devices will not be charged.

You can use the power point for electric devices that require up to 400 watts. It is on the instrument panel, and the rear of the center console.

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When the indicator light on the power point is:

On: The power point is working, the ignition is on and a device is plugged in.

Off: The power point is off, the ignition is off or no device is plugged in.

Flashing: The power point is in fault mode.

The power outlet temporarily turns off power when in fault mode if the device exceeds the 400 watt limit. Unplug your device and switch the ignition off. Switch the ignition back on, but do not plug your device back in. Let the system cool off and switch the ignition off to reset the fault mode. Switch the ignition back on and make sure the indicator light remains on.

You can use the 400 watt power outlet for these types of electric devices:

Electric hand drills.

Rechargeable power tools.

Video games.

Laptops.

Televisions.

Note: Max 400W - when the vehicle is parked and 300W - when the vehicle is driving.

Do not use the power point for certain electric devices, including:

Cathode-ray, tube-type televisions.

Motor loads, such as vacuum cleaners, electric saws and other electric power tools or compressor-driven refrigerators.

Measuring devices, which process precise data, such as medical equipment or measuring equipment.

Other appliances requiring an extremely stable power supply such as microcomputer-controlled electric blankets or touch-sensor lamps.

Note: Timed power points remain on for 30 minutes if the vehicle is in accessory mode. If you switch the vehicle off, the timed power points remain on for 75 minutes.

Power points may be in the following locations:

On the instrument panel.

Inside the center console.

On the rear of the center console.

In the seat bin.

WIRELESS ACCESSORY CHARGER (IF EQUIPPED)

Tests on this equipment show that it complies with part 18 of the FCC Rules.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and may cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, please consult the dealer.

This product is not end-user serviceable.

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This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).

Operation is subject to:

This device may not cause interference.

This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Note: The charging performance may be affected if your device is in a case. It may be necessary to remove the case to wirelessly charge your device.

The system supports one Qi wireless charging compatible device on the charging area.

Keep the charging area clean and remove foreign objects prior to charging a device.

Do not place items with a magnetic strip, for example passports, parking tickets or credit cards, near the charging area when charging a device. Damage may occur to the magnetic strip.

Do not place metal objects, for example remote controls, coins and candy wrappers, on or near the charging area when charging a device. Metal objects may heat up and degrade the charging performance.

Note: The rate of charge, or charging power, is controlled by the device. During charging, the device and the charger may heat up, this is normal. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may stop charging.

The charging area is on the center console or lower instrument panel. See Center (page 165).

You can charge a device if the vehicle is on, when in accessory mode, or anytime SYNC is on.

To begin charging, place the device on the center of the charging surface with the charging side down. The charging stops after your device reaches a full charge.

Note: If the system detects a foreign object or if the device is misaligned on the charging area, a message appears in the display.

Note: Software and firmware updates may affect device compatibility, including the use of unofficial software or firmware. You should verify charging functionality with your specific devices when in your vehicle.

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