2015 F-150 Owner’s Manual 2015 F-150 Owner’s Manual fordowner.com ford.ca September 2014 First Printing Owner’s Manual F-150 Litho in U.S.A FL3J 19A321 AA The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to print In the interest of continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications, design or equipment at any time without notice or obligation No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without our written permission Errors and omissions excepted © Ford Motor Company 2014 All rights reserved Part Number: 20140911160158 Table of Contents Introduction Supplementary Restraints System About This Manual Symbols Glossary Data Recording California Proposition 65 11 Perchlorate .11 Ford Credit 11 Replacement Parts Recommendation 11 Special Notices 12 Mobile Communications Equipment 12 Export Unique Options 13 Principle of Operation 47 Driver and Passenger Airbags 48 Front Passenger Sensing System 49 Side Airbags 51 Safety Canopy™ 52 Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator 53 Airbag Disposal .54 Keys and Remote Controls General Information on Radio Frequencies 55 Remote Control 55 Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control 60 At a Glance Front Exterior Overview 14 Rear Exterior Overview 15 Vehicle Interior Overview 16 Instrument Panel Overview .17 MyKey™ Principle of Operation 61 Creating a MyKey 62 Clearing All MyKeys .62 Checking MyKey System Status .63 Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems .64 MyKey Troubleshooting .64 Child Safety General Information .19 Installing Child Seats 20 Booster Seats 31 Child Seat Positioning 33 Child Safety Locks .35 Locks Locking and Unlocking 66 Keyless Entry 68 Safety Belts Principle of Operation 37 Fastening the Safety Belts .38 Safety Belt Height Adjustment .42 Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime 43 Safety Belt Minder .43 Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance 45 Security Passive Anti-Theft System 71 Anti-Theft Alarm 73 Power Running Boards Using Power Running Boards 75 Personal Safety System™ Steering Wheel Personal Safety System™ .46 Adjusting the Steering Wheel 77 Audio Control 78 F-150 (), enUSA, First Printing Table of Contents Voice Control 79 Cruise Control 79 Information Display Control .79 Climate Control Manual Climate Control 133 Automatic Climate Control .135 Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate 137 Heated Windows and Mirrors 139 Remote Start .139 Pedals Adjusting the Pedals 80 Wipers and Washers Seats Windshield Wipers .81 Autowipers 81 Windshield Washers 82 Sitting in the Correct Position 141 Head Restraints 141 Manual Seats .143 Power Seats 144 Memory Function .146 Rear Seats .147 Heated Seats 147 Climate Controlled Seats 148 Front Seat Armrest 149 Rear Seat Armrest .150 Lighting Lighting Control 83 Autolamps 83 Instrument Lighting Dimmer 84 Daytime Running Lamps 85 Automatic High Beam Control .85 Front Fog Lamps 86 Direction Indicators 87 Spot Lamps 87 Interior Lamps .88 Ambient Lighting 89 Universal Garage Door Opener Universal Garage Door Opener 151 Windows and Mirrors Auxiliary Power Points Power Windows 90 Exterior Mirrors .91 Interior Mirror 94 Sun Visors .95 Moonroof 95 Auxiliary Power Points 156 Instrument Cluster Starting and Stopping the Engine Storage Compartments Center Console 158 Overhead Console .159 Gauges 97 Warning Lamps and Indicators 100 Audible Warnings and Indicators 104 General Information 160 Ignition Switch 160 Keyless Starting 160 Starting a Gasoline Engine 161 Engine Block Heater 164 Information Displays General Information 105 Information Messages 120 F-150 (), enUSA, First Printing Table of Contents Using Hill Descent Control 200 Unique Driving Characteristics Parking Aids Auto-Start-Stop 166 Parking Aid 202 Active Park Assist 203 Rear View Camera .207 360 Degree Parking Aid Camera 210 Fuel and Refueling Safety Precautions 168 Fuel Quality 169 Running Out of Fuel 170 Refueling 171 Fuel Consumption 172 Emission Control System 173 Cruise Control Principle of Operation .213 Using Cruise Control 213 Using Adaptive Cruise Control .214 Transmission Driving Aids Automatic Transmission 176 Driver Alert .221 Lane Keeping System 221 Blind Spot Information System 225 Steering 229 Collision Warning System 229 Four-Wheel Drive Using Four-Wheel Drive 182 Rear Axle Electronic Locking Differential 190 Load Carrying Brakes Load Limit .233 Tailgate 240 General Information 192 Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes 192 Parking Brake .192 Electric Parking Brake .193 Hill Start Assist 195 Towing Towing a Trailer 250 Trailer Sway Control 251 Recommended Towing Weights 251 Essential Towing Checks 262 Transporting the Vehicle 268 Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels 269 Traction Control Principle of Operation .197 Using Traction Control 197 Driving Hints Stability Control Breaking-In 272 Economical Driving 272 Driving Through Water .273 Floor Mats .273 Snowplowing .274 Principle of Operation 198 Using Stability Control .199 Terrain Response Principle of Operation .200 F-150 (), enUSA, First Printing Table of Contents Transfer Case Fluid Check 307 Brake Fluid Check .308 Power Steering Fluid Check 308 Washer Fluid Check 308 Fuel Filter 308 Changing the 12V Battery 308 Checking the Wiper Blades 310 Changing the Wiper Blades 310 Adjusting the Headlamps 311 Changing a Bulb 312 Bulb Specification Chart 316 Changing the Engine Air Filter .318 Roadside Emergencies Roadside Assistance 277 Hazard Warning Flashers 278 Fuel Shutoff 278 Jump Starting the Vehicle 279 Post-Crash Alert System 281 Customer Assistance Getting the Services You Need .282 In California (U.S Only) 283 The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S Only) 284 Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) .284 Getting Assistance Outside the U.S and Canada 285 Ordering Additional Owner's Literature 286 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S Only) 286 Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) 287 Vehicle Care General Information 319 Cleaning Products 319 Cleaning the Exterior 319 Waxing 320 Cleaning the Engine 320 Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades 321 Cleaning the Interior 321 Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens .321 Cleaning Leather Seats 322 Repairing Minor Paint Damage .323 Cleaning the Alloy Wheels .323 Vehicle Storage 324 Fuses Fuse Specification Chart 288 Changing a Fuse 296 Maintenance General Information 297 Opening and Closing the Hood 297 Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™ .298 Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™ 299 Under Hood Overview - 3.5L 300 Under Hood Overview - 5.0L 301 Engine Oil Dipstick 302 Engine Oil Check 302 Engine Coolant Check .303 Automatic Transmission Fluid Check 307 Wheels and Tires General Information 327 Tire Care 329 Using Snow Chains 344 Tire Pressure Monitoring System 345 Changing a Road Wheel 350 Technical Specifications 358 Capacities and Specifications Engine Specifications 359 F-150 (), enUSA, First Printing Table of Contents Entertainment 455 Phone .472 Information 478 Climate 487 Navigation 490 Motorcraft Parts 360 Vehicle Identification Number .360 Vehicle Certification Label 361 Transmission Code Designation 362 Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™ 363 Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™ 367 Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L 372 Capacities and Specifications - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT 376 Accessories Accessories 499 Appendices End User License Agreement 501 Audio System Extended Service Plan (ESP) General Information 381 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM 382 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ CD .384 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ SYNC 386 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio 388 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/ CD 391 Digital Radio 392 Satellite Radio 394 Audio Input Jack 397 USB Port 397 Media Hub 398 Extended Service Plan (ESP) 516 Scheduled Maintenance General Maintenance Information 518 Normal Scheduled Maintenance 521 Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance 524 Scheduled Maintenance Record 527 SYNC™ General Information 399 Using Voice Recognition 401 Using SYNC™ With Your Phone 403 SYNC™ Applications and Services .413 Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player 421 SYNC™ Troubleshooting .428 MyFord Touch™ General Information 438 Settings 445 F-150 (), enUSA, First Printing F-150 (), enUSA, First Printing Introduction ABOUT THIS MANUAL Thank you for choosing Ford We recommend that you take some time to get to know your vehicle by reading this manual The more that you know about it, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get from driving it 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 E154903 A Right-hand side B Left-hand side SYMBOLS GLOSSARY These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle Safety alert Note: This manual describes product features and options available throughout the range of available models, sometimes even before they are generally available It may describe options not fitted to the vehicle you have purchased See Owner's Manual Air conditioning system E162384 Note: Some of the illustrations in this manual may show features as used in different models, so may appear different to you on your vehicle Anti-lock braking system Avoid smoking, flames or sparks Note: Always use and operate your vehicle in line with all applicable laws and regulations Battery Note: Pass on this manual when selling your vehicle It is an integral part of your vehicle Battery acid This manual may qualify the location of a component as left-hand side or right-hand side The side is determined when facing forward in the seat Brake fluid - non petroleum based F-150 (), enUSA, First Printing Scheduled Maintenance Repair Order #: Dealer stamp Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Repair Order #: Dealer stamp Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Repair Order #: Dealer stamp Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 532 F-150 (), enUSA, First Printing Scheduled Maintenance Repair Order #: Dealer stamp Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Repair Order #: Dealer stamp Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Repair Order #: Dealer stamp Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 533 F-150 (), enUSA, First Printing 534 F-150 (), enUSA, First Printing Index Alarm 360 Degree Parking Aid Camera 210 Ambient Lighting 89 Anti-Theft Alarm 73 See: Anti-Theft Alarm .73 Camera Views 210 Front Camera 211 Side Camera 211 Arming the Alarm .74 Disarming the Alarm 74 Full Guard .74 Reduced Guard 73 Appendices 501 At a Glance 14 Audible Warnings and Indicators 104 4WD See: Four-Wheel Drive 182 Airbag Secondary Warning 104 Beltminder Warning 104 Door Ajar Warning 104 Headlamps On Warning 104 Key in Ignition Warning 104 Keyless Warning Alert .104 Parking Brake On Warning 104 Rear Park Aid Warning 104 Service Advancetrac Warning .104 A A/C See: Climate Control .133 About This Manual ABS See: Brakes 192 ABS driving hints Audio Control 78 See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes .192 Media 78 Seek, Next or Previous 78 Accessories 499 Audio Input Jack 397 Audio System .381 Exterior style .499 Interior style .499 Lifestyle .499 Peace of mind 499 General Information 381 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio 388 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ CD 384 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ SYNC 386 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/ FM 382 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/ FM/CD 391 Autolamps 83 Accessories See: Replacement Parts Recommendation 11 ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control 214 Active Park Assist 203 Automatic Steering into Parking Space 205 Deactivating the Park Assist Feature .205 Troubleshooting the System 206 Using Active Park Assist .204 Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps 84 Adjusting the Headlamps 311 Horizontal Aim Adjustment 312 Vertical Aim Adjustment 311 Automatic Climate Control .135 Automatic High Beam Control .85 Adjusting the Pedals 80 Adjusting the Steering Wheel 77 Activating the System 86 Manually Overriding the System 86 Power Tilt and Telescope Steering Column .77 Airbag Disposal .54 Air Conditioning See: Climate Control .133 535 F-150 (), enUSA, First Printing Index Capacities and Specifications - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT 376 Automatic Transmission 176 Brake-Shift Interlock 179 If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow 181 Understanding the Shift Positions of a 6–Speed Automatic Transmission .176 Understanding your SelectShift Automatic™ transmission .178 Specifications 377 Capacities and Specifications 359 Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior .319 Center Console 158 159 Automatic Transmission Fluid Check 307 Auto-Start-Stop 166 Changing a Bulb 312 Accessing the Halogen High Beam, Low Beam and Direction Indicator Bulbs 313 Lamp Assembly Condensation 312 Replacing Brake, Rear, Direction Indicator and Reverse Lamp Bulbs 315 Replacing Cargo Lamp and High-mount Brake Lamp Bulbs .315 Replacing Exterior Mounted Mirror Direction Indicator Lamp Bulbs 316 Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs 314 Replacing LED Brake, Rear, Direction Indicator and Reverse Lamp Bulbs .315 Replacing LED Cargo Lamp, Spot Lamp and High-mount Brake Lamp Bulbs .316 Replacing LED Direction Indicator and Side Marker Bulbs 315 Replacing LED Headlamp Bulbs 315 Replacing Side Marker Bulb 314 Replacing the Halogen High Beam, Low Beam and Direction Indicator Bulbs 313 Replacing the License Plate Lamp Bulb 316 Disabling Auto StartStop .167 Enabling Auto StartStop .166 Autowipers 81 Auxiliary Power Points 156 110 Volt - 400 Watt Capacity AC Power Outlet .156 12 Volt DC Power Point 156 Locations .156 B Blind Spot Information System 225 Blind Spot Information System (BLIS™) with Cross Traffic Alert 225 Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood 297 Booster Seats 31 Types of Booster Seats 32 Brake Fluid Check .308 Brakes .192 General Information 192 Breaking-In 272 Bulb Specification Chart 316 Changing a Fuse 296 C Changing a Road Wheel 350 Fuses 296 California Proposition 65 11 Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™ .363 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly Information 350 Location of the Spare Tire and Tools 351 Tire Change Procedure 352 Specifications 364 Changing the 12V Battery 308 Capacities and Specifications 3.5L .372 Battery Management System (If Equipped) 310 Specifications 373 Changing the Engine Air Filter .318 Changing the Wiper Blades 310 Checking MyKey System Status .63 Checking the Wiper Blades 310 Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™ 367 Specifications 368 536 F-150 (), enUSA, First Printing Index D Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance .45 Child Safety .19 Data Recording General Information 19 Event Data Recording Service Data Recording Child Safety Locks .35 Left-Hand Side 36 Right-Hand Side 36 Daytime Running Lamps 85 Child Seat Positioning 33 Cleaning Leather Seats 322 Type - Conventional (Non-Configurable) .85 Type - Configurable .85 With King Ranch Edition .323 Without King Ranch Edition 322 Digital Radio 392 Cleaning Products 319 Cleaning the Alloy Wheels .323 Cleaning the Engine 320 Cleaning the Exterior 319 Direction Indicators 87 Exterior Chrome Parts 319 Exterior Plastic Parts 320 Stripes or Graphics 320 Underbody 320 Driver and Passenger Airbags 48 Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens 321 Cleaning the Interior 321 Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades 321 Clearing All MyKeys .62 Climate 487 Driving Aids 221 Driving Hints 272 Driving Through Water .273 DRL HD Radio Reception and Station Troubleshooting 393 Lane Change 87 Driver Alert .221 Using Driver Alert 221 Children and Airbags 48 Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment .48 See: Daytime Running Lamps .85 E Climate Control Voice Commands 489 Climate Control 133 Climate Controlled Seats 148 Economical Driving 272 Electric Parking Brake .193 Cooled Seats 149 Collision Warning System 229 Applying the Electric Parking Brake 193 Applying the Electric Parking Brake When the Vehicle is Moving 194 Battery With No Charge 195 Releasing the Electric Parking Brake 194 Principle Of Operation 229 Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check 303 Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator 53 Creating a MyKey 62 Electronic Locking Differential 190 Programming/Changing Configurable Settings .62 Activating the Electronic Locking Differential .190 Cruise Control 79 Emission Control System 173 Principle of Operation .213 Type .79 Type 79 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II) 174 Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing 175 Cruise control End User License Agreement 501 See: Using Cruise Control 213 SYNC End User License Agreement (EULA) .501 Customer Assistance .282 Engine Block Heater 164 Using the Engine Block Heater 165 537 F-150 (), enUSA, First Printing Index Engine Coolant Check .303 Exterior Mirrors .91 Adding Engine Coolant 304 Checking the Engine Coolant .303 Recycled Engine Coolant .304 Severe Climates .305 What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling 305 360-Degree Camera 93 Auto-dimming Feature (if equipped) 93 Blind Spot Information System 94 Clearance Lamps 93 Direction Indicator Mirrors .93 Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors .92 Heated Exterior Mirrors .93 Integrated Blind Spot Mirror (If Equipped) 94 Memory Mirrors 93 Power Exterior Mirrors .91 Power-Folding Mirrors 92 Puddle Lamps .93 Spot Lamps 93 Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System 71 Engine Oil Check 302 Adding Engine Oil 302 Engine Oil Dipstick 302 Engine Specifications 359 Drivebelt Routing .359 Entertainment 455 AM/FM Radio 457 Bluetooth Audio .470 Browsing Device Content .455 CD 466 Line In 471 SD Card Slot and USB Port 467 SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated) 462 Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information 470 F Fastening the Safety Belts .38 Fastening the Cinch Tongue 39 Rear Inflatable Safety Belt .41 Safety Belt Extension Assembly 42 Safety Belt Locking Modes .39 Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy 39 Using the Safety Belt with Cinch Tongue (Front Center Seat) 38 EPB Floor Mats .273 Fog Lamps - Front See: Electric Parking Brake 193 Essential Towing Checks 262 See: Front Fog Lamps 86 Before Towing a Trailer 267 Hitches 263 Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC) .267 Safety Chains 263 Trailer Brakes .263 Trailer Lamps 266 Trailer Towing Connector 262 Using a Step Bumper .266 When Towing a Trailer 267 Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals 80 Ford Credit 11 (U.S Only) .11 See: Data Recording Four-Wheel Drive .182 Front Exterior Overview 14 Front Fog Lamps 86 Front Passenger Sensing System 49 Front Seat Armrest 149 Fuel and Refueling .168 Fuel Consumption 172 Export Unique Options 13 Extended Service Plan (ESP) 516 Calculating Fuel Economy .173 Filling the Tank 172 SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY) 517 SERVICE PLANS (U.S Only) 516 Fuel Filter 308 Event Data Recording 538 F-150 (), enUSA, First Printing Index Head Restraints 141 Fuel Quality 169 Choosing the Right Fuel With a Flex Fuel Vehicle (If Equipped) 169 Choosing the Right Fuel Without a Flex Fuel Vehicle (If Equipped) 169 Octane Recommendations 169 Adjusting the Head Restraint .142 Heated Seats 147 Rear Heated Seats 148 Heated Windows and Mirrors 139 Heated Exterior Mirror .139 Heated Rear Window 139 Fuel Shutoff 278 Fuses 288 Fuse Specification Chart 288 Heating See: Climate Control .133 Hill Start Assist 195 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel 293 Power Distribution Box 288 Switching the System On and Off .196 Using Hill Start Assist .196 Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate 137 G Cooling the Interior Quickly 138 General Hints 137 Heating the Interior Quickly 137 Recommended Settings for Cooling 138 Recommended Settings for Heating 138 Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather 139 Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener 151 Gauges 97 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge 99 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge .99 Fuel Gauge 99 Information Display 100 Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge 100 Type and 97 Type .98 Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes 192 Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood 297 I General Information on Radio Frequencies 55 Ignition Switch 160 In California (U.S Only) 283 Information Display Control .79 Information Displays 105 Intelligent Access .55 General Maintenance Information 518 Multi-Point Inspection 520 Owner Checks and Services 519 Protecting Your Investment 518 Why Maintain Your Vehicle? 518 Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership? 518 General Information 105 Information 478 911 Assist 484 Alerts 484 Calendar .484 Sirius Travel Link .481 SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only) 478 Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, United States Only) 486 Getting Assistance Outside the U.S and Canada .285 Getting the Services You Need .282 Away From Home 282 H Handbrake See: Parking Brake 192 Hazard Warning Flashers 278 HDC See: Using Hill Descent Control 200 539 F-150 (), enUSA, First Printing Index Information Messages 120 Installing Child Seats 20 4WD .132 Active Park 120 Adaptive Cruise Control 121 AdvanceTrac and Traction Control .121 Airbag 122 Alarm and Security 122 Battery and Charging System 123 Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System 123 Collision Warning System 124 Doors and Locks 124 Driver Alert 124 Drivetrain 124 Engine 125 Fuel 125 Keys and Intelligent Access 125 Lane Keeping System .126 Maintenance .127 MyKey 127 Off Road .128 Park Aid 129 Park Brake 129 Power Steering 130 Remote Start .130 Seats .130 Starting System 130 Tire Pressure Monitoring System 131 Trailer 131 Child Seats 20 Combining Safety Belt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety Seats 29 Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Regular Cab) 30 Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Crew Cab and Super Cab) 30 Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outboard Seating Positions (Center Seating Use) 28 Using Inflatable Safety Belts (Rear Seat Outboard Positions) 25 Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Except Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew Cab) .21 Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew Cab) 23 Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) 27 Using Tether Straps 29 Instrument Cluster .97 Instrument Lighting Dimmer 84 Instrument Panel Overview .17 Interior Lamps .88 Front Interior Lamps 88 Rear Interior Lamps (If Equipped) 89 Interior Mirror 94 Auto-Dimming Mirror .94 Introduction .7 J Jump Starting the Vehicle 279 Connecting the Jumper Cables 279 Jump Starting 280 Preparing Your Vehicle 279 Removing the Jumper Cables 280 K Keyless Entry 68 SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD 68 Keyless Starting 160 Ignition Modes 161 540 F-150 (), enUSA, First Printing Index Keys and Remote Controls .55 Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors 139 See: Windows and Mirrors .90 L Mobile Communications Equipment .12 Moonroof 95 Lane Keeping System 221 Lighting Control 83 Switching the System On and Off .222 Bounce-Back .96 Opening and Closing the Moonroof 95 Headlamp Flasher .83 High Beams 83 Motorcraft Parts 360 MyFord Touch™ 438 Lighting 83 Load Carrying 233 Load Limit .233 MyKey Troubleshooting .64 MyKey™ 61 General Information .438 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type Vehicles 240 Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer .233 Principle of Operation .61 N Navigation 490 Locking and Unlocking 66 cityseekr 492 Map Mode 494 Navigation Map Updates 497 Navigation Voice Commands .497 Point of Interest (POI) Categories .491 Quick-touch Buttons .496 Setting a Destination 491 Setting Your Navigation Preferences .493 Activating Intelligent Access 67 Autolock and Autounlock .68 Battery Saver .68 Illuminated Entry 68 Power Door Locks 66 Remote Control 66 Smart Unlock .67 Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys .67 Normal Scheduled Maintenance 521 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor 521 Normal Maintenance Intervals 522 Locks 66 Lug Nuts O See: Changing a Road Wheel .350 M Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check 302 Maintenance 297 Opening and Closing the Hood 297 Ordering Additional Owner's Literature 286 General Information 297 Manual Climate Control 133 Manual Seats .143 Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual .286 Manual Lumbar 144 Moving the Seat Backward and Forward 143 Recline Adjustment 143 Overhead Console .159 Media Hub 398 Memory Function .146 Parking Aid 202 Easy Entry and Exit Feature 146 Parking Aids 202 Parking Brake .192 Passive Anti-Theft System 71 P Rear Sensing System .202 Message Center See: Information Displays .105 SecuriLock™ 71 541 F-150 (), enUSA, First Printing Index Refueling 171 PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System 71 Easy Fuel™ Capless Fuel System 171 Pedals 80 Perchlorate .11 Personal Safety System™ .46 Remote Control 55 Car Finder 59 Integrated Keyhead Transmitters 55 Intelligent Access Key .56 Memory Feature 58 Remote Start 59 Replacing the Battery .56 Sounding a Panic Alarm 59 How Does the Personal Safety System Work? 46 Phone .472 Making Calls .474 Pairing Subsequent Phones 473 Pairing Your Phone for the First Time .473 Phone Menu Options 474 Phone Settings 476 Phone Voice Commands 476 Receiving Calls 474 Text Messaging 475 Remote Start 139 Automatic Settings 140 Repairing Minor Paint Damage .323 Replacement Parts Recommendation .11 Collision Repairs 11 Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs 11 Warranty on Replacement Parts 12 Post-Crash Alert System 281 Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking 66 Power Running Boards .75 Power Seats 144 Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control 60 Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) 287 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S Only) 286 Roadside Assistance 277 Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active Motion (If Equipped) 145 Power Lumbar 145 Power Steering Fluid Check 308 Power Windows 90 Accessory Delay 91 Bounce-Back .90 One-Touch Up or Down 90 Power Sliding Back Window 91 Window Lock 91 Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside Assistance 277 Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance 277 Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance 277 Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance 277 R Rear Axle .190 Rear Exterior Overview 15 Rear Seat Armrest .150 Rear Seats 147 Roadside Emergencies .277 Running-In Folding Up the Rear Seat Cushion .147 Returning the Seat to the Seating Position 147 Refilling With a Portable Fuel Container 170 See: Breaking-In 272 Running Out of Fuel 170 S Rear View Camera .207 Using the Rear View Camera System 207 Rear View Camera Safety Belt Height Adjustment .42 Safety Belt Minder .43 See: Rear View Camera 207 Recommended Towing Weights 251 Belt-Minder™ 43 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight for Your Vehicle .261 Safety Belts .37 Principle of Operation .37 542 F-150 (), enUSA, First Printing Index Stability Control 198 Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime 43 Principle of Operation 198 Starter Switch Conditions of operation 43 Safety Canopy™ 52 Safety Precautions 168 Satellite Radio 394 See: Ignition Switch 160 Starting a Gasoline Engine 161 Automatic Engine Shutdown .163 Failure to Start 162 Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes .164 Important Ventilating Information 164 Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving .163 Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary .163 Vehicles with an Ignition Key 161 Vehicles with Keyless Start 162 Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (ESN) 396 Satellite Radio Reception Factors 395 SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service 395 Troubleshooting .396 Scheduled Maintenance Record 527 Scheduled Maintenance 518 Seats 141 Security 71 Settings 445 Starting and Stopping the Engine .160 Clock .445 Display 446 Settings 447 Sound 446 Vehicle 447 General Information 160 Steering 229 Electric Power Steering 229 Steering Wheel 77 Storage Compartments 158 Sunroof Side Airbags 51 Sitting in the Correct Position 141 Snow Chains See: Moonroof .95 Sun Visors .95 See: Using Snow Chains .344 Illuminated Vanity Mirror 95 Snowplowing .274 Supplementary Restraints System 47 Engine Temperature while Plowing 276 Installing the Snowplow 274 Operating the Vehicle with the Snowplow Attached 275 Outside Air Temperature While Plowing 276 Snowplowing with your Airbag Equipped Vehicle .275 Snowplow Mode 275 Transmission Operation while Plowing 276 Principle of Operation .47 Symbols Glossary SYNC™ Applications and Services .413 911 Assist 413 SYNC Mobile Apps 419 SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI) (If Equipped, United States Only) 416 Vehicle Health Report .415 SYNC™ 399 General Information .399 Special Notices 12 SYNC™ Troubleshooting .428 New Vehicle Limited Warranty .12 Special Instructions 12 Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance .524 Exceptions 526 Speed Control See: Cruise Control 213 Spot Lamps 87 Cargo and Trailer Hookup Lamps 87 543 F-150 (), enUSA, First Printing Index T Transmission Tailgate 240 Transporting the Vehicle 268 See: Transmission .176 Bed Extender .244 Bed Ramp 246 BoxLink™ Cleats 245 Box Side Step 243 Electronic Tailgate Opening 241 Manual Tailgate Opening .241 Tailgate Lock .240 Tailgate Removal 241 Tailgate Step 242 U Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™ .298 2.7L EcoBoost 298 Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™ .299 Under Hood Overview - 3.5L 300 Under Hood Overview - 5.0L 301 Unique Driving Characteristics 166 Universal Garage Door Opener 151 Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications 359 Terrain Response 200 Principle of Operation 200 HomeLink Wireless Control System 151 The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S Only) 284 Tire Care 329 USB Port 397 Using Adaptive Cruise Control .214 Blocked Sensor 219 Changing the Set Speed 217 Detection Issues 218 Disengaging the System 217 Following a Vehicle 215 Hilly Condition Usage 218 Low Speed Automatic Cancellation 218 Overriding the System .217 Resuming the Set Speed 217 Setting a Speed 215 Setting the Gap Distance 216 Switching the System Off .218 Switching the System On 215 Switching to Normal Cruise Control 220 System Not Available 219 Glossary of Tire Terminology 330 Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading 329 Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall 331 Temperature A B C 330 Traction AA A B C 330 Treadwear 329 Tire Pressure Monitoring System 345 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure Monitoring System .346 Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System 346 Tires See: Wheels and Tires 327 Using Cruise Control 213 Towing a Trailer 250 Switching Cruise Control Off 214 Switching Cruise Control On and Off 213 Load Placement 250 Using Four-Wheel Drive 182 Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels .269 4WD Indicator Lights 182 Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility Vehicles 185 How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles 185 Using the 2-Speed Automatic 4WD System .183 Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WD system 182 Emergency Towing 269 Recreational Towing .269 Towing 250 Traction Control 197 Principle of Operation .197 Trailer Sway Control 251 Transfer Case Fluid Check 307 Transmission Code Designation 362 Transmission 176 Using Hill Descent Control 200 Hill descent modes 200 544 F-150 (), enUSA, First Printing Index V Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems 64 Using Power Running Boards 75 Vehicle Care 319 Automatic Power Deploy 75 Automatic Power Stow 75 Bounce-back 76 Enabling and Disabling .75 Manual Power Deploy .75 General Information 319 Vehicle Certification Label 361 Vehicle Identification Number .360 Vehicle Interior Overview 16 Vehicle Storage 324 Using Snow Chains 344 Using Stability Control .199 Battery 325 Body 324 Brakes 325 Cooling system 325 Engine 325 Fuel system 325 General 324 Miscellaneous 325 Removing Vehicle From Storage 325 Tires .325 AdvanceTrac™ with Roll Stability Control™ (RSC™) 199 Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player 421 Accessing Your USB Song Library .424 Bluetooth Devices and System Settings 426 Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port 421 Line In Audio 426 Media Menu Features .423 Media Voice Commands .422 USB 426 Voice Commands for Audio Sources .426 What's Playing? .422 Ventilation See: Climate Control .133 VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number 360 Voice Control 79 Using SYNC™ With Your Phone 403 Accessing Features through the Phone Menu .406 Accessing Your Phone Settings 409 Bluetooth Devices 410 Making Calls 405 Pairing a Phone for the First Time 403 Pairing Subsequent Phones .404 Phone Options during an Active Call 405 Phone Voice Commands .404 Receiving Calls 405 System Settings 411 Text Messaging 407 Using Traction Control 197 System Indicator Lights and Messages 197 Using Voice Recognition 401 Initiating a Voice Session 401 System Interaction and Feedback 402 Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) 284 545 F-150 (), enUSA, First Printing Index W Windshield Wipers .81 Speed dependent wipers (if equipped) 81 Warning Lamps and Indicators 100 Wipers and Washers 81 Adaptive Cruise Control 100 Anti-Lock Braking System 100 Automatic High Beam 100 Auto Start-stop 100 Battery 101 Blind Spot Monitor 101 Brake System 101 Check 4X4 101 Cruise Control .101 Direction Indicator .101 Door Ajar .101 Electric Park Brake 101 Electronic Locking Differential .101 Engine Coolant Temperature 101 Engine Oil 102 Fasten Safety Belt 102 Four-Wheel Drive Indicators 102 Front Airbag 102 Front Fog Lamps 102 High Beam 102 Hill Descent 102 Low Fuel Level 103 Low Tire Pressure Warning 103 Parking Lamps 103 Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control .103 Service Engine Soon 103 Sport Mode 103 Traction and Stability Control .103 Traction and Stability Control Off .104 Transmission Tow/Haul 104 Washer Fluid Check 308 Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior .319 See: Wipers and Washers 81 Waxing 320 Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel .350 Wheels and Tires 327 General Information 327 Technical Specifications .358 Windows and Mirrors 90 Windshield Washers 82 546 F-150 (), enUSA, First Printing ... when facing forward in the seat Brake fluid - non petroleum based F- 150 (), enUSA, First Printing Introduction Brake system Fasten safety belt Cabin air filter Front airbag Check fuel cap Front fog... the safety belt After Step 4, the safety belt warning light flashes for confirmation • This will switch the feature off for that seating position if it is currently on • This will switch the feature... parts that benefit from a Ford Warranty Damage caused to your vehicle as a result of the failure of non-Ford parts may not be covered by the Ford Warranty For additional information, refer to the