2012 FORD F150 radio

Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 12
Warning lights and chimes 12
Gauges 18
Message center 20
Entertainment Systems 47
AM/FM stereo 47
AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 49
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) 58
USB port 60
Satellite radio information 63
Navigation system 67
SYNC67
Climate Controls 68
Manual heating and air conditioning 68
Dual electronic automatic temperature control 71
Navigation system based climate control 76
Rear window defroster 80
Lights 82
Headlamps 82
Turn signal control 85
Interior lamps 86
Bulb replacement 88
Driver Controls 94
Windshield wiper/washer control 94
Steering wheel adjustment 95
Power windows 103
Mirrors 105
Speed control 111
Tailgate 123
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CELL PHONE USE
The use of mobile communications equipment has become increasingly
important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However,
drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when using
such equipment. Mobile communications can enhance personal safety
and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency
situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications
equipment to avoid negating these benefits.
Mobile communication equipment includes, but is not limited to, cellular
phones, pagers, portable email devices, text messaging devices and
portable two-way radios.
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that you
use extreme caution when using any device or feature 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 handheld device while driving
and that you comply with all applicable laws.
EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE
SPECIFIC INFORMATION
For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with
features and options that are different from the features and options that
are described in this Owner’s Guide. A market unique supplement may
be supplied that complements this book. By referring to the market
unique supplement, if provided, you can properly identify those features,
recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. This
Owner’s Guide is written primarily for the U.S. and Canadian Markets.
Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units built
for Export.Refer to this Owner’s Guide for all other required
information and warnings.
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
AM/FM stereo system (if equipped)
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may
take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any
handheld device while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible and that you become aware of applicable state
and local laws that may affect use of electronic devices while driving.
Accessory delay:Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay which
allows you to operate the radio and other electrical accessories for up to
ten minutes after the ignition has been turned off or until either front
door is opened.
1.
/: Press/to
manually go up or down the radio
frequency. Press and hold for a fast
advance through radio frequencies.
Also use in AUDIO mode to gain access to various settings.
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7.CLK (Clock):Press CLK to
toggle between displaying the radio
frequency and the clock setting.
Setting the clock:Press and hold
CLK until the hours begin to flash. Press
//SEEKto
manually increase/decrease the hours.
Press CLK again to set the minutes using
//SEEKto
manually increase/decrease the minutes. Allow 10 seconds to pass to
confirm that the time has been set.
Note:If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system, refer to
Setting the clockin yourNavigation supplement.
AM/FM in-dash CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may
take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any
handheld device while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible and that you become aware of applicable state
and local laws that may affect use of electronic devices while driving.
OKTUNE LOAD
VOLCD
AUX AM/FM
SIRIUS TEXT
SCANCAT/FOLDCLOCK #
SOUNDMENU
SEEK
1
23
45
6
78
90
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Accessory delay:Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. With
this feature, the radio and other electrical accessories may be used for
up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front
door is opened.
Battery management:When the engine is off, your audio system may
turn off if the battery is at a low state of charge or if the ignition has
been in the accessory position or in the on position for approximately
45 minutes. The display will temporarily show SYS OFF TO SAVE BATT
and the audio system will be turned off. The audio system will return to
normal operation once the vehicle has been started and battery state of
charge allowed to recover. The battery state of charge recovery can be
accelerated by turning off any unnecessary electrical loads while driving.
Refer to theBattery management systemsection in theMaintenance
and Specificationschapter for more information.
Note:Your vehicle is equipped with
a unique audio system. If your
display shows six small circles in the
display, your audio system is a CD6
system (six disc changer). If not,
your system is a single CD system.
Setting the clock
To set the time, press CLOCK. The display will read SET TIME. Use the
memory preset numbers (0–9) to enter in the desired time–hours and
minutes and press OK. The clock will then begin from that time.
Note:If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system, refer to
Setting the clockin yourNavigation supplement.
AM/FM Radio
/ VOL (Power/Volume):Press
to turn the radio on/off. Turn the
knob to increase/decrease volume.
If the volume is set above a certain
level and the ignition is turned off,
the volume will come back on at a
nominal listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on.
AM/FM:Press repeatedly to select AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.
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TUNE:Turn the knob to go
up/down the frequency band in
individual increments.
DIRECT:Press DIRECT and then manually enter the desired radio
station (i.e. 93.9) using the memory preset numbers (0–9).
SEEK:PressSEEKto access the previous/next strong radio station.
SCAN:Press for a brief sampling of all strong radio stations.
0–9 (MEMORY PRESETS):When
tuned to any station, press and hold
a preset button until sound returns
and PRESET # SAVED appears in the display. You can save up to 30
stations, 10 in AM, 10 in FM1 and FM2.
Saving presets automatically:Autoset allows you to set the strongest
local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset
stations for AM/FM1/FM2.
To activate the autoset feature:Press MENU repeatedly until AUTO
PRESET ON/OFF appears in the display. Use
SEEKto toggle
AUTO PRESET to ON, and either wait five seconds for the search to
initiate or press OK to immediately initiate the search. If you press
another control within those five seconds, the search will not initiate.
The 10 strongest stations will be filled and the station stored in preset 1
will begin playing.
If there are fewer than 10 strong stations, the system will store the last
one in the remaining presets.
RDBS Radio
Available only in FM mode. This feature allows you to search
RDBS-equipped stations for a certain category of music format:
CLASSIC, COUNTRY, JAZZ/RB, ROCK, etc.
To activate:Press MENU repeatedly until RDBS (ON/OFF) appears in
the display. Use
SEEKto toggle RDBS ON/OFF. When RDBS is
off, you will not be able to search for RDBS equipped stations or view
the station name or type.
CAT/FOLD (Category/Folder):This feature allows you to select from
various music categories.
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Satellite Radio (if equipped)
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio
subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
SIRIUS:Press repeatedly to access satellite radio mode, if equipped.
Press repeatedly to cycle through SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3 modes.
TUNE:Turn to go to the next / previous available SIRIUS satellite station.
DIRECT:Press DIRECT then enter the desired channel (i.e. 002) using
the memory preset buttons (0–9). If you only enter one digit, press OK
and the system will go to that satellite channel. If you enter three digits,
the system will automatically go to that channel, if available. You may
cancel your entry by pressing DIRECT. If an invalid station number is
entered, INVALID CHANNEL will appear in the display and the system
will continue playing the current station.
SEEK:Press
SEEKto seek to the previous/next channel. If a
specific category is selected, (Jazz, Rock, News, etc.),
press
SEEKto seek to the previous/next channel in the selected
category. Press and hold
SEEKto fast seek through the
previous/next channels.
SCAN:Press SCAN for a brief sampling of all available SIRIUS satellite
channels. If a specific category is selected, (Jazz, Rock, News, etc.) press
SCAN for a brief sampling of all available SIRIUS satellite channels within
the selected category.
MEMORY PRESETS (0–9):There
are 30 available presets, 10 each for
SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3. To save
satellite channels in your memory presets, tune to the desired channel
then press and hold a memory preset number (0–9) until sound returns.
TEXT:Press and release to display the artist and song title. While in
TEXT MODE, press again to scroll through the Artist (AR), Song (SO),
Channel (CH) and Category (CA).
In TEXT MODE:Sometimes the display requires additional text to be
displayed. When the
indicator is active, press TEXT and then
press
SEEKto view the additional display text.
CAT (Category) / FOLD (Folder):Press to toggle between turning
the most recently selected satellite radio category on or off. The category
icon (CAT) will illuminate in the display when a specific category is
selected (the icon will not illuminate during CATEGORY ALL). If no
category has ever been selected, NO CATEGORY SELECTED will display.
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Note:Separate categories can be set for SAT1, SAT2 or SAT3.
Refer toSatellite radio menufor further information on selecting a
satellite radio category.
SATELLITE RADIO MENU:Press MENU when satellite radio mode is
active to access. Press OK to enter into the satellite radio menu.
Press
to cycle through the following options:
•CATEGORY-Press OK to enter category mode. Press
to scroll
through the list of available SIRIUS channel Categories (Pop, Rock,
News, etc.) Press OK when the desired category appears in the
display. After a category is selected, press
SEEKto search for
that specific category of channels only (i.e. ROCK). You may also
select CATEGORY ALL to seek all available SIRIUS categories and
channels. Press OK to close and return to the main menu.
•SONG SEEK MENU-Press OK to enter song seek menu.
Press
to scroll through the following options:
a. SAVE THIS SONG:Press OK to save the currently playing song’s
title in the system’s memory. (If you try to save something other than
a song, CANT SAVE will appear in the display.) When the chosen song
is playing on any satellite radio channel, the system will alert you with
an audible prompt. Press OK while SONG ALERT is in the display and
the system will take you to the channel playing the desired song. You
can save up to 20 song titles. If you attempt to save more than 20
titles, the display will read REPLACE SONG? Press OK to access the
saved titles and press
to cycle through the saved titles. When
the song title appears in the display that you would like to replace,
press OK. SONG REPLACED will appear in the display.
b. DELETE A SONG:Press OK to delete a song from the system’s
memory. Press
to cycle through the saved songs. When the
song appears in the display that you would like to delete, press OK.
The song will appear in the display for confirmation. Press OK again
and the display will read SONG DELETED. If you do not want to
delete the currently listed song, press
to select either
RETURN or CANCEL.
c. DELETE ALL SONGS:Press OK to delete all song’s from the
system’s memory. The display will read ARE YOU SURE ? Press OK to
confirm deletion of all saved songs and the display will read ALL
DELETED.
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