2014 FORD F150 brake

Key
Action
Message
Displays when an attempt is made to program a fifth integ-rated key. See Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control (page 52).
COULD NOT PROGRAM
INTEGRATED KEY
Displays when the factory equipped remote start is activated.
TO DRIVE: TURN KEY
TO ON
Maintenance Action
Message
Displays when the engine oil life is nearing its end. SeeEngine Oil Check
(page 240).
ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON
Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0%. SeeEngine Oil Check
(page 240).
OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake
system should be inspected immediately. See
Brake
Fluid Check (page 246).
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW
Displays when the brake system needs servicing. If thewarning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
The power steering system has detected a conditionthat requires service. See your authorized dealer
SERVICE POWER STEERING
The power steering system has detected a condition
within the power steering system that requires service immediately. See your authorized dealer.
SERVICE POWER STEERING
NOW
The power steering system has disabled power
steering assist due to a system error. See your author- ized dealer.
POWER STEERING ASSIST
FAULT
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Park Brake
Action
Message
Displays when the parking brake is set and the vehicle is in motion.
PARK BRAKE ENGAGED
Off Road Action
Message
Displayed when the vehicle speed requirement for off-road mode entry has not been met.
FOR OFF ROAD SLOW TO 5
MPH
Displayed when off-road mode becomes active.
OFF ROAD MODE ENABLED
Displayed when off-road mode becomes inactive.
EXITING OFF ROAD MODE
Displayed when hill descent control mode becomesactive.
HILL DESCENT CONTROL
ACTIVE
Displays when hill descent control mode becomesinactive.
HILL DESCENT CONTROL OFF
Displays when the vehicle speed requirement for off-road mode entry has not been met.
FOR HILL DESCENT REDUCE
SPEED
Displays when the driver is able to select a transmis-sion gear for hill descent mode.
FOR HILL DESCENT SELECT
GEAR
Displays when hill descent control mode is deactivatedand the driver must resume control.
HILL DESCENT - DRIVER
RESUME CONTROL
Displays when a hill descent system fault is present.
HILL DESCENT CONTROL
FAULT
Displays when the hill descent system is cooling dueto overuse.
HILL DESCENT CONTROL OFF
SYSTEM COOLING
Displays when the hill descent control switch is turnedon.
HILL DESCENT CONTROL
READY
Displayed when the front camera is not operatingproperly.
CAMERA MALFUNCTION
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Action
Message
Displays when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire
pressure. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 283).
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
Displays when the tire pressure monitoring system is
malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer. See
Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (page 283).
TIRE PRESSURE
MONITOR FAULT
Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, oryour spare tire is in use. For more information on how the
system operates under these conditions, see See Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring System (page 283). If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
TIRE PRESSURE
SENSOR FAULT
Trailer Action
Message
Displays the current gain setting for the trailer brake.
TRAILER BRAKE GAIN: XX.X
[OUTPUT]
Displays the current gain setting for the trailer brakewhen a trailer is not connected.
TRAILER BRAKE GAIN: XX.X NO
TRAILER
Displayed and accompanied by a single chime, in
response to faults sensed by the TBC. See
Trailer
Sway Control (page 192).
TRAILER BRAKE MODULE
FAULT
Displays when a correct trailer connection (a trailerwith electric trailer brakes) is sensed during a given ignition cycle.
TRAILER CONNECTED
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Action
Message
Displays when a trailer connection becomes discon-
nected, either intentionally or unintentionally, and has been sensed during a given ignition cycle. Disregard
this status if your vehicle is not equipped with a factory installed trailer brake controller. This message may
appear when an aftermarket TBC is used even when the trailer is connected.
TRAILER DISCONNECTED
Displays when the trailer sway control has detectedtrailer sway.
TRAILER SWAY REDUCE
SPEED
Displays if there are certain faults in the vehicle wiring
and trailer wiring/brake system. See Towing a Trailer (page 191).
WIRING FAULT ON TRAILER
4WD Action
Message
Displays when a 4X4 system fault is present. SeeUsing Four-Wheel Drive
(page 153).
CHECK 4X4
Displays when the 4X4 system is making a shift.
4X4 SHIFT IN PROGRESS
Displays when trying to select 4X4 LOW.
FOR 4X4 LOW APPLY BRAKE
Displays when 4X4 LOW is selected and the vehicle isstopped.
FOR 4X4 LOW SHIFT TO N
Displays when 4X4 LOW is selected while the vehicleis moving.
FOR 4X4 LOW SLOW TO 3 MPH
Displays when 2WD is selected from 4X4 LOW mode.
TO EXIT 4X4 LOW APPLY
BRAKE
Displays when 2WD is selected while the vehicle hasbeen stopped in 4X4 LOW.
TO EXIT 4X4 LOW SHIFT TO N
Displays when 2WD is selected while the vehicle isoperating in 4X4 LOW.
TO EXIT 4X4 LOW SLOW TO 3
MPH
May display when shifting to or from 4X4 LOW.
SHIFT DELAYED PULL
FORWARD
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Before starting the engine check the
following:
•
Make sure all occupants have fastened
their safety belts.
• Make sure the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.
• Make sure the parking brake is on.
• Move the transmission selector lever
to position P.
• Turn the ignition key to the on position.
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Turn the key to the start position to start the engine. Release the key when
the engine starts.
Note: The engine may continue cranking
for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.
Note: If you cannot start the engine on the
first try, wait for a short period and try again.
Failure to Start
If you cannot start the engine after three
attempts, wait 10 seconds and follow this
procedure:
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Fully press the accelerator pedal and hold it there.
3. Start the engine.
Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Stationary
1. Move the transmission selector lever to position
P.
2. Turn the key to the off position.
3. Apply the parking brake. Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Moving WARNING
Switching off the engine when the
vehicle is still moving will result in a
loss of brake and steering assistance.
The steering will not lock, but higher effort
will be required. When the ignition is
switched off, some electrical circuits,
warning lamps and indicators may also be
off. 1. Move the transmission selector lever
to position
N and use the brakes to
bring your vehicle to a safe stop.
2. When your vehicle has stopped, move the transmission selector lever to
position
P and turn the key to the off
position.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Cold Weather Starting (Flexible
Fuel Vehicles Only)
The starting characteristics of all grades
of E85 ethanol make it unsuitable for use
when ambient temperatures fall below
0°F (-18°C). Consult your fuel distributor
for the availability of winter grade ethanol.
As the outside temperature approaches
freezing, ethanol fuel distributors should
supply winter grade ethanol (same as with
unleaded gasoline). If summer grade
ethanol is used in cold weather conditions,
0°F to 32°F (-18°C to 0°C), you may
experience increased cranking times, rough
idle or hesitation until the engine has
warmed up.
You may experience a decrease in peak
performance when the engine is cold when
operating on E85 ethanol.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WARNINGS
Always set the parking brake fully
and make sure the gearshift is
latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition
to the off position and remove the key
whenever you leave your vehicle. Do not use the tow/haul feature
when driving in icy or slippery
conditions as the increased engine
braking can cause the rear wheels to slide
and the vehicle to swing around with the
possible loss of vehicle control. Understanding the Shift Positions
of a 6–
Speed Automatic
Transmission (If Equipped) Putting your vehicle in or out of gear:
1. Fully press down the brake pedal.
2. Move the gearshift lever into the
desired gear.
3. Come to a complete stop.
4. Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in
P (Park).
P (Park)
This position locks the transmission and
prevents the rear wheels from turning. R (Reverse)
With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the
vehicle will move backward. Always come
to a complete stop before shifting into and
out of R (Reverse).
N (Neutral)
With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the
vehicle can be started and is free to roll.
Hold the brake pedal down while in this
position.
D (Overdrive) with Tow/Haul off
D
(Overdrive) with tow/haul off is the
normal driving position for the best fuel
economy. The overdrive function allows
automatic upshifts and downshifts through
gears one through six.
D (Overdrive) with Tow/Haul on
Column-shift transmission: Floor-shift transmission:
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The tow/haul feature improves
transmission operation when towing a
trailer or a heavy load. All transmission
gear ranges are available when using
tow/haul.
To activate tow/haul, press the
button on the gearshift lever.
The TOW HAUL indicator light
will illuminate in the instrument cluster.
Tow/haul delays upshifts to reduce
frequency of transmission shifting.
Tow/haul also provides engine braking in
all forward gears when the transmission is
in the D (Overdrive) position; this engine
braking will slow the vehicle and assist the
driver in controlling the vehicle when
descending a grade. Depending on driving
conditions and load conditions, the
transmission may downshift, slow the
vehicle and control the vehicle speed when
descending a hill, without the accelerator
pedal being pressed. The amount of
downshift braking provided will vary based
upon the amount the brake pedal is
pressed.
To deactivate the tow/haul feature and
return to normal driving mode, press the
button on the end of the gearshift lever.
The TOW HAUL light will no longer be
illuminated.
Tow/haul will also deactivate when the
vehicle is powered down. WARNING
Do not use the tow/haul feature
when driving in icy or slippery
conditions as the increased engine
braking can cause the rear wheels to slide
and the vehicle to swing around with the
possible loss of vehicle control. M (Manual) without Overdrive
With the gearshift lever in M (Manual), the
driver can change gears up or down as
desired. This is called SelectShift
Automatic
™ transmission (SST) mode.
By moving the gearshift lever from drive
position
D (Overdrive) to M (Manual) you
now have control of selecting the gear you
desire using buttons on the shift lever.
To return to normal
D (Overdrive) position,
move the shift lever back from M to D.
The transmission will operate in gears one
through six.
2 (Second)
Use
2 (Second) to start-up on slippery
roads or to provide additional engine
braking on downgrades.
1 (First)
• Provides maximum engine braking
• Allows upshifts by moving gearshift
lever
• The transmission will not downshift
into
1 (First) at high speeds; it will
downshift to a lower gear and then
shift into
1 (First) when the vehicle
reaches slower speeds.
Forced downshifts
• Allowed in
D (Overdrive) with the
tow/haul feature on or off
• Press the accelerator to the floor
• Allows transmission to select an
appropriate gear
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In order to prevent the engine from running
at too low an RPM, which may cause it to
stall, SelectShift will still automatically
make some downshifts if it has determined
that you have not downshifted in time.
Although SelectShift will make some
downshifts for you, it will still allow you to
downshift at any time as long as the
SelectShift determines that the engine will
not be damaged from over-revving.
SelectShift will not automatically upshift,
even if the engine is approaching the RPM
limit. It must be shifted manually by
pressing the + button.
Note:
Engine damage may occur if
excessive engine revving is held without
shifting.
PRS (Progressive Range Selection)
With the gearshift lever in D (Drive), press
the – button to active PRS. The available
and selected gears will be indicated on the
instrument cluster.
All available gears will be displayed with
the current gear indicated. Press the –
button again to lock out gears beginning
with the highest gear. Example: press the
– button twice to lock out 6th and 5th
gears. Only the available gears will be
displayed and the transmission will
automatically shift between the available
gears. Press the + button to unlock gears
to allow the transmission to shift to higher
gears. The transmission will shift
automatically within the gear range you
select.
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning
This feature is designed to increase
durability and provide consistent shift feel
over the life of the vehicle. A new vehicle
or transmission may have firm shifts, soft
shifts or both. This operation is considered
normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time,
the adaptive learning process will fully
update transmission operation.
Additionally, whenever the battery is
disconnected or a new battery installed,
the strategy must be relearned.
Brake-Shift Interlock
WARNINGS
Do not drive your vehicle until you
verify that the brake lamps are
working.
When doing this procedure, you will
be taking the vehicle out of park
which means the vehicle can roll
freely. To avoid unwanted vehicle
movement, always fully set the parking
brake prior to doing this procedure. Use
wheel chocks if appropriate. If the parking brake is fully released,
but the brake warning lamp remains
illuminated, the brakes may not be
working properly. See your authorized
dealer. Your vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift
interlock feature that prevents the
gearshift lever from being moved from
P
(Park) when the ignition is in the on
position and the brake pedal is not pressed.
If you cannot move the gearshift lever out
of P (Park) position with the ignition in the
on position and the brake pedal pressed,
a malfunction may have occurred. It is
possible that a fuse has blown or the
vehicle ’s brake lamps are not operating
properly. See
Fuse Specification Chart
(page 225).
If the fuse is not blown and the brake
lamps are working properly, the following
procedure will allow you to move the
gearshift lever from
P (Park):
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