2012 FORD F150 radio controls

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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5. Turn the portable music player on and adjust the volume to 1/2 the
volume.
6. Press AUX on the vehicle radio repeatedly until LINE, LINE IN or
SYNC LINE IN appears in the display.
You should hear audio from your portable music player although it may
be low.
7. Adjust the sound on your portable music player until it reaches the
level of the FM station or CD by switching back and forth between the
AUX and FM or CD controls.
Troubleshooting:
1. Do not connect the audio input jack to a line level output. Line level
outputs are intended for connection to a home stereo and are not
compatible with the AIJ. The AIJ will only work correctly with devices
that have a headphone output with a volume control.
2. Do not set the portable music player’s volume level higher than is
necessary to match the volume of the CD or FM radio in your audio
system as this will cause distortion and will reduce sound quality. Many
portable music players have different output levels, so not all players
should be set at the same levels. Some players will sound best at full
volume and others will need to be set at a lower volume.
3. If the music sounds distorted at lower listening levels, turn the
portable music player volume down. If the problems persists, replace or
recharge the batteries in the portable music player.
4. The portable music player must be controlled in the same manner
when it is used with headphones as the AIJ does not provide control
(play, pause, etc.) over the attached portable music player.
5. For safety reasons, connecting or adjusting the settings on your
portable music player should not be attempted while the vehicle is
moving. Also, the portable music player should be stored in a secure
location, such as the center console or the glove box, when the vehicle is
in motion. The audio extension cable must be long enough to allow the
portable music player to be safely stored while the vehicle is in motion.
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Compass zone adjustment
1. Determine which magnetic zone
you are in for your geographic
location by referring to the zone
map.
2. Turn ignition to the on position.
3. Press and hold the 7 and 9 radio
preset buttons together for
approximately five seconds until
ZONE XX appears in the CID.
4. Press and release the 7 and 9
radio preset buttons together,
repeatedly until ZONE XX changes
to the correct zone (1–15) in the
CID.
5. The direction will display after
the buttons are released. The zone
is now updated.
1 2 3
4
5
6 7 8 9 101112 13 14 15
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Compass calibration adjustment
Perform compass calibration in an open area free from steel structures
and high voltage lines. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical
accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all
vehicle doors are shut.
1. Start the vehicle.
2. To calibrate, press and hold the 7
and 9 radio preset buttons together
for approximately 10 seconds until
CAL appears. Release the buttons.
3. Slowly drive the vehicle in a
circle (less than 3 mph [5 km/h])
until the CAL display changes to the
direction value (N, S, E, W, etc.). It
may take up to five circles to
complete calibration.
4. The compass is now calibrated.
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12V DC)
Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert
any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the
outlet and blow the fuse. Do not hang any type of accessory or
accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power
outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.
Auxiliary power points can be found in the following locations:
•On the instrument panel
•Inside the center console storage area (if equipped)
•On the rear of the center console (if equipped) accessible from the
rear seat
Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used.
Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element (if
equipped).
Note:Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter
socket (if equipped). Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not
covered by your warranty, and can result in fire or serious injury.
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
Radio control features
– VOL + (Volume):Press to
decrease or increase the volume.
(Seek):Press to select
the previous/next radio station
preset, CD track or satellite radio
station preset depending on which
media mode you are in.
MEDIA:Press repeatedly to scroll
through available audio modes.
Navigation system hands-free
control features (if equipped)
Press and hold
control briefly
until the voice
icon appears on
the navigation display to use the
voice command feature.
Press
to complete a voice
command.
For further information on the
navigation system, refer to theNavigation Systemsupplement.
SYNCsystem hands-free
control feature (if equipped)
Press
briefly to use the voice
command feature. You will hear a
tone and LISTENING will appear in
the radio display. Press and
hold
to exit voice command.
Press
to activate phone mode or
answer a phone call. Press and
hold
to end a call or exit phone
mode.
Press
to scroll through various menus and selections. Press
OK to confirm your selection.
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Pressandon the steering
wheel controls to select a zoom
option. You can choose from OFF,
Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3. Use
the OK button to make a selection.
When activating manual zoom mode,
the system will always start from
OFF.
The manual zoom feature is not available on vehicles equipped a
rearview mirror display and a standard instrument cluster.
When manual zoom is enabled, only the centerline will be shown.
Rear camera delay
If equipped with rearview mirror display and optional instrument cluster:
After shifting out of R (Reverse) and into any gear, the image will remain
until vehicle speed reaches 5 mph (8 km/h). This will only occur if the
rear camera delay feature is ON. The default setting for the rear camera
delay is ON. To turn this feature on or off, select the following from the
message center in the instrument cluster:
1. Settings
2. Driver Assist
3. Rear View Camera
4. Camera Delay
The camera delay options are ON and OFF. If the vehicle is equipped
with a rearview mirror display and the standard instrument cluster, the
camera delay will always remain on. There is no option to turn the
camera delay off.
If equipped with the touchscreen display: After shifting out of R
(Reverse) and into any gear other than P (Park), the image will remain
until the vehicle speed reaches five mph (8 km/h). This will only occur if
the rear camera delay feature is on, or until any radio button is selected.
The default setting for the rear camera delay is ON. Use the Settings
function on the touchscreen display to set the rear camera delay on or
off. Refer to the navigation supplement for more information.
When towing, the rearview camera system will only see what is being
towed behind the vehicle. This might not provide adequate coverage it
usually provides in normal operation and some objects might not be
seen.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
36 10A Restraint control module,
Occupant classification system
module
37 10A Trailer brake control
38 10A Delayed accessory – 110V power
point, Radio (AM/FM)
39 15A High beam headlamps
40 10A Rear park lamps
41 7.5A Passenger airbag deactivation
indicator, Upfitter switch (SVT
Raptor)
42 5A Overdrive cancel switch
43 10A Not used (spare)
44 10A Not used (spare)
45 5A Not used (spare)
46 10A Climate controls module
47 15A Fog lamps, Exterior mirror turn
signals
48 30A Circuit
BreakerPower rear windows, Power
sliding back window
49 Relay Delayed accessory
Power distribution box
The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. The
power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your
vehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads.
WARNING:Always disconnect the battery before servicing high
current fuses.
WARNING:To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace
the cover to the power distribution box before reconnecting the
battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.
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Belt-Minder,
deactivating/activating ...........191
extension assembly ................193
for adults .................182, 184–185
for children .............................209
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................178
warning light and chime ........188
Safety restraints -
LATCH anchors .........................220
Safety seats for children ..........213
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................421
Satellite Radio .............................49
Satellite Radio Information ........63
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............437
Seats ..........................................160
child safety seats ....................213
cleaning ...................................368
climate control ............73, 76, 172
easy access/easyout feature ..169
heated ........................71, 170, 176
memory seat ...................150, 168
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................154
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ...............156–157
Servicing your vehicle ..............371
Setting the clock ...................49–50
AM/FM stereo ...........................49
Snowplowing .................................6
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............208
Spark plugs,
specifications .............414, 419–420Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............6
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................415
Speed control ............................111
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......281
Starting your
vehicle ........................278–279, 281
jump starting ..........................347
Steering wheel
controls ....................................113
tilting ...................................95–96
Stereo
6-CD in dash .............................49
CD-MP3 .....................................49
SYNC..........................................67
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Tailgate ......................................123
Tilt steering wheel ................95–96
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....248
Tires ...........................233–234, 338
alignment ................................241
care ..........................................237
changing ..........................338, 342
checking the pressure ............237
inflating ...................................235
label .........................................247
replacing ..................................239
rotating ....................................242
safety practices .......................241
sidewall information ...............243
snow tires and chains ............254
spare tire .................................339
terminology .............................234
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