2014 FORD F150 service indicator

BRAKE FLUID CHECK
Fluid levels between the MIN and MAX
lines are within the normal operating range;
there is no need to add fluid. If the fluid
levels are outside of the normal operating
range, the performance of the system
could be compromised; seek service from
your authorized dealer immediately.
POWER STEERING FLUID
CHECK
3.5L, 3.7L and 5.0L Engines
Your vehicle is equipped with an electric
power steering (EPS) system. There is no
fluid reservoir to check or fill.
6.2L Engines
Check the power steering fluid. Refer to
See Scheduled Maintenance (page 438).
1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature
(the engine coolant temperature gauge
indicator will be near the center of the
normal area between
H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering
wheel left and right several times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the reservoir. It should be between the MIN and MAX
lines. Do not add fluid if the level is in
this range.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking the
level until it reaches the range between
the MIN and MAX lines. For the proper
fluid type, See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 296).
6. Put the cap back on the reservoir. WASHER FLUID CHECK WARNING
If you operate your vehicle in
temperatures below 40°F (5°C), use
washer fluid with antifreeze
protection. Failure to use washer fluid with
antifreeze protection in cold weather could
result in impaired windshield vision and
increase the risk of injury or accident. Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the level is
low. Only use a washer fluid that meets
Ford specifications. See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 296).
State or local regulations on volatile
organic compounds may restrict the use
of methanol, a common windshield washer
antifreeze additive. Washer fluids
containing non-methanol antifreeze
agents should be used only if they provide
cold weather protection without damaging
the vehicle ’s paint finish, wiper blades or
washer system.
FUEL FILTER
Your vehicle is equipped with a lifetime
fuel filter that is integrated with the fuel
tank. Regular maintenance or replacement
is not needed.
CHANGING THE 12V BATTERY WARNINGS
Batteries normally produce explosive
gases that can cause personal injury.
Therefore, do not allow flames,
sparks or lighted substances to come near
the battery. When working near the
battery, always shield your face and
protect your eyes. Always provide proper
ventilation.
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when the low tire pressure telltale
illuminates, you should stop and check
your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure. Driving on a
significantly under-inflated tire causes the
tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency
and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle
’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire maintenance, and
it is the driver ’s responsibility to maintain
correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation
has not reached the level to trigger
illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure
telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with
a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure
telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This sequence
will continue upon subsequent vehicle
start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is
illuminated, the system may not be able
to detect or signal low tire pressure as
intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur
for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate
tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent
the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more tires or
wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels
allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly. The tire pressure monitoring system
complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and
with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changing Tires With a Tire
Pressure Monitoring System
Note:
Each road tire is equipped with a tire
pressure sensor located inside the wheel
and tire assembly cavity. The pressure
sensor is attached to the valve stem. The
pressure sensor is covered by the tire and is
not visible unless the tire is removed. Take
care when changing the tire to avoid
damaging the sensor
You should always have your tires serviced
by an authorized dealer.
Check the tire pressure periodically (at
least monthly) using an accurate tire
gauge. See Inflating Your Tires in this
chapter.
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•
To reduce the chances of interference
from another vehicle, perform the
system reset procedure at least three
feet (one meter) away from another
Ford Motor Company vehicle
undergoing the system reset procedure
at the same time.
• Do not wait more than two minutes
between resetting each tire sensor or
the system will time-out and the entire
procedure will have to be repeated on
all four wheels.
• A double horn will sound indicating the
need to repeat the procedure.
Performing the System Reset Procedure
Read the entire procedure before
attempting.
1. Drive the vehicle above 20 mph (32 km/h) for at least two minutes, then
park in a safe location where you can
easily get to all four tires and have
access to an air pump.
2. Place the ignition in the off position and
keep the key in the ignition.
3. Cycle the ignition to the on position with the engine off.
4. Turn the hazard flashers on then off three times. You must accomplish this
within 10 seconds. If the reset mode
has been entered successfully, the horn
will sound once, the system indicator
will flash and a message is shown in
the information display. If this does not
occur, please try again starting at Step
2. If after repeated attempts to enter
the reset mode, the horn does not
sound, the system indicator does not
flash and no message is shown in the
information display, seek service from
your authorized dealer. 5. Train the tire pressure monitoring
system sensors in the tires using the
following system reset sequence
starting with the left front tire in the
following clockwise order: Left front
(driver's side front tire), Right front
(passenger's side front tire), Right rear
(passenger's side rear tire), Left rear
(driver's side rear tire)
6. Remove the valve cap from the valve stem on the left front tire. Decrease the
air pressure until the horn sounds.
Note: The single horn chirp confirms
that the sensor identification code has
been learned by the module for this
position. If a double horn is heard, the
reset procedure was unsuccessful, and
you must repeat it.
7. Remove the valve cap from the valve stem on the right front tire. Decrease
the air pressure until the horn sounds.
8. Remove the valve cap from the valve stem on the right rear tire. Decrease the
air pressure until the horn sounds.
9. Remove the valve cap from the valve stem on the left rear tire. Decrease the
air pressure until the horn sounds.
Training is complete after the horn
sounds for the last tire trained (driver's
side rear tire), the system indicator
stops flashing, and a message is shown
in the information display.
10. Turn the ignition off. If two short horn
beeps are heard, the reset procedure
was unsuccessful and you must
repeat it. If after repeating the
procedure and two short beeps are
heard when the ignition is turned to
off, seek assistance from your
authorized dealer.
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11.
Set all four tires to the recommended
air pressure as indicated on the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label (affixed to either the door hinge
pillar, door-latch post, or the door
edge that meets the door-latch post,
next to the driver's seating position)
or Tire Label located on the B-Pillar
or the edge of the driver's door.
CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL WARNINGS
The use of tire sealants may damage
your tire pressure monitoring system
and should not be used. However, if
you must use a sealant, the tire pressure
monitoring system sensor and valve stem
on the wheel must be replaced by an
authorized dealer. If the tire pressure monitor sensor
becomes damaged, it will no longer
function. See Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (page 283). Note:
The tire pressure monitoring system
indicator light will illuminate when the spare
tire is in use. To restore the full function of
the monitoring system, all road wheels
equipped with tire pressure monitoring
sensors must be mounted on this vehicle.
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not
apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually
decrease your speed. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe
place on the side of the road.
Have a flat serviced by an authorized
dealer in order to prevent damage to the
system sensors
See Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (page 283). Replace
the spare tire with a road tire as soon as
possible. During repairing or replacing of
the flat tire, have the authorized dealer
inspect the system sensor for damage. Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire
Assembly Information WARNING
Failure to follow these guidelines
could result in an increased risk of
loss of vehicle control, injury or death.
If you have a dissimilar spare wheel and
tire, then it is intended for temporary use
only. This means that if you need to use it,
you should replace it as soon as possible
with a road wheel and tire assembly that
is the same size and type as the road tires
and wheels that were originally provided
by Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel
is damaged, it should be replaced rather
than repaired.
A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
is defined as a spare wheel and tire
assembly that is different in brand, size or
appearance from the road tires and wheels
and can be one of three types:
1.
T-type mini-spare:
This spare tire
begins with the letter T for tire size and
may have Temporary Use Only molded in
the sidewall.
2. Full-size dissimilar spare with label
on wheel:
This spare tire has a label on
the wheel that states: THIS WHEEL AND
TIRE ASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USE
ONLY
When driving with one of the dissimilar
spare tires listed above, do not:
• Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)
• Load the vehicle beyond maximum
vehicle load rating listed on the Safety
Compliance Label.
• Tow a trailer.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire.
• Use more than one dissimilar spare tire
at a time.
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Car Wash
See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 259
Center Console..............................................134
Changing a Bulb...........................................252 Lamp Assembly Condensation.................... 252
Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Reverse Lamp Bulbs.................................................................. 253
Replacing Cargo Lamp and High-mount Brake Lamp Bulbs........................................ 253
Replacing exterior mounted mirror turn signal indicator lamp bulbs...................... 254
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (If Equipped.......................................................... 253
Replacing the License Plate Lamp Bulb.................................................................... 254
Changing a Fuse
...........................................233
Fuses....................................................................... 233
Changing a Road Wheel
...........................289
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 289
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools........290
Tire Change Procedure..................................... 291
Changing the 12V Battery.........................246 Battery Management System (If
Equipped)........................................................ 248
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................256
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.7L/ 5.0L/6.2L......................................................257
Changing the Wiper Blades
.....................249
Checking MyKey System Status...............55
Checking the Wiper Blades
.....................249
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance..................................................37
Child Safety.......................................................14 General Information............................................. 14
Child Safety Locks.........................................28 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 29
Right-Hand Side................................................... 29
Child Seat Positioning..................................26
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................262 WITHOUT THE KING RANCH
EDITION............................................................ 262
WITH THE KING RANCH EDITION..............263
Cleaning Products.......................................259
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................264
Cleaning the Engine...................................260 Cleaning the Exterior..................................259
Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts..................... 260
Exterior Chrome................................................. 259
Stripes or Graphics (if equipped)................259
Underbody........................................................... 260
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens..........................261
Cleaning the Interior....................................261
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................261
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................55
Climate...........................................................408 Climate Control Voice Commands............409
Climate Control
............................................106
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................. 241
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......48
Creating a MyKey............................................53 Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 54
Cruise Control..................................................67 Principle of Operation....................................... 176
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 176
Customer Assistance..................................219
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording........................................... 9
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps.............................72
Digital Radio...................................................316 HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting.............................................. 317
Direction Indicators
........................................73
Lane Change.......................................................... 73
Driver and Passenger Airbags
...................40
Children and Airbags.......................................... 40
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment....................................................... 40
Driving Aids......................................................177
Driving Hints...................................................210
Driving Through Water.................................211
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 72
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Economical Driving......................................210
Electronic Locking Differential.................161 Activating the Electronic Locking
Differential........................................................ 161
Emission Control System
..........................144
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 145
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 146
End User License Agreement...................421 SYNC® End User License Agreement
(EULA)............................................................... 421
Engine Block Heater.....................................137 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 138
Engine Coolant Check
.................................241
Adding Engine Coolant.................................... 242
Checking the Engine Coolant......................... 241
Recycled Engine Coolant................................ 242
Severe Climates................................................. 243
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling.............................................................. 243
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System...................... 61
Engine Oil Check
..........................................240
Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 240
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................240
Engine Specifications................................296 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 296
Entertainment...............................................376 A/V Inputs............................................................ 392
AM/FM Radio...................................................... 378
Bluetooth Audio.................................................. 391
Browsing Device Content................................ 376
CD........................................................................\
.... 387
SD Card Slot and USB Port........................... 388
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 383
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................. 391Essential Towing Checks...........................201
Before Towing a Trailer................................... 206
Hitches.................................................................... 201
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 207
Safety Chains...................................................... 202
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 202
Trailer Lamps...................................................... 206
Trailer Towing Connector................................. 201
Using a Step Bumper (If Equipped)..........206
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 206
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Extended Service Plan (ESP).................436 SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY).............437
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)......................... 436
Exterior Mirrors
................................................76
Auto-dimming Feature (if equipped)...........77
Clearance Lamps ................................................. 77
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 77
Heated Exterior Mirrors ...................................... 77
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror (If Equipped).......................................................... 78
Memory Mirrors ..................................................... 77
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 76
Signal Indicator Mirrors ...................................... 77
Telescoping Mirrors ............................................. 77
F
Fastening the Safety Belts...........................31 Fastening the Cinch Tongue............................. 32
Safety Belt Extension Assembly.................... 34
Safety Belt Locking Modes............................... 32
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........32
Using the Safety Belt with Cinch Tongue (Front Center Seat)......................................... 31
Floor Mats.........................................................211
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 72
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 68
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
(U.S. Only)................................................................. 11
Four-Wheel Drive..........................................153
Front Fog Lamps.............................................72
Front Passenger Sensing System.............41
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Power Windows..............................................75
Accessory Delay.................................................... 76
Bounce-Back.......................................................... 75
One-Touch Up or Down..................................... 75
Power Sliding Back Window............................ 76
Window Lock.......................................................... 76
R
Rear Axle...........................................................161
Rear Seat Armrest........................................123
Rear Seats
........................................................119
Folding up the Rear Seat Cushion (Super
Crew)................................................................... 119
Returning the Seat to the Seating Position............................................................... 119
Rear View Camera........................................173 Using the Rear View Camera System..........173
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 173
Recommended Towing Weights............192 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle.............................. 200
Refueling..........................................................142 Easy Fuel ™ Capless Fuel System................142
Remote Control
..............................................49
Car Finder................................................................ 50
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters .................49
Memory Feature................................................... 50
Remote Start ......................................................... 51
Replacing the Battery......................................... 49
Sounding a Panic Alarm..................................... 51
Remote Start
...................................................113
Automatic Settings............................................. 113
Removing a Headlamp
...............................251
Replacing Halogen Headlamp Bulbs (If
Equipped)......................................................... 251
Replacing HID Headlamp Bulbs (If Equipped)........................................................ 252
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
..............263
Replacement Parts Recommendation.........................................11
Collision Repairs..................................................... 11
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................... 11
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................52 Reporting Safety Defects (Canada
Only)..............................................................224
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
..............................................................223
Roadside Assistance...................................215 Vehicles Sold In Canada : Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 215
Vehicles Sold In Canada : Using Roadside Assistance........................................................ 215
Vehicles Sold In The U.S.: Getting Roadside Assistance........................................................ 215
Vehicles Sold In The U.S. : Using Roadside Assistance........................................................ 215
Roadside Emergencies
...............................215
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 210
Running Out of Fuel
......................................141
Refilling With a Portable Fuel
Container........................................................... 141
S
Safety Belt Height Adjustment
.................34
Safety Belt Minder.........................................35
Belt-Minder™........................................................ 35
Safety Belts......................................................30 Principle of Operation........................................ 30
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................34
Conditions of operation..................................... 35
Safety Canopy ™
............................................46
Safety Precautions.......................................139
Satellite Radio
...............................................318
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 320
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............319
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service................... 319
Troubleshooting................................................. 320
Scheduled Maintenance Record............451
Scheduled Maintenance..........................438
Seats
...................................................................114
Security...............................................................61
Settings...........................................................366 Clock....................................................................... 367
Display.................................................................... 367
Settings................................................................. 369
Sound.................................................................... 368
Vehicle................................................................... 368
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Vehicle Storage............................................264
Battery................................................................... 265
Body....................................................................... 264
Brakes.................................................................... 265
Cooling system................................................... 265
Engine.................................................................... 265
Fuel system.......................................................... 265
General.................................................................. 264
Miscellaneous..................................................... 265
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................265
Tires........................................................................\
265
Ventilated Seats.............................................121
Heated and Ventilated Seats Air Filter
Replacement .................................................. 122
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 106
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............298
Voice Control
....................................................67 W
Warning Lamps and Indicators
.................82
4X2........................................................................\
.... 85
4X4 Auto................................................................. 85
4X4 HIGH................................................................ 85
4X4 LOW................................................................. 85
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 83
Battery...................................................................... 83
Brake System......................................................... 83
Check 4X4.............................................................. 83
Cruise Control........................................................ 83
Direction Indicator............................................... 83
Door Ajar.................................................................. 83
Electronic Locking Differential........................ 83
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 83
Engine Oil................................................................ 83
Fasten Safety Belt............................................... 84
Front Airbag........................................................... 84
High Beam.............................................................. 84
Hill Descent............................................................ 84
Low Fuel Level...................................................... 84
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................... 84
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control...........84
Service Engine Soon........................................... 84
Traction and Stability Control......................... 85
Traction and Stability Control Off.................85
Transmission Tow/Haul.................................... 85
Washer Fluid Check....................................246
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 259
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 69
Waxing
............................................................260
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 289
Wheels and Tires.........................................266 General Information......................................... 266
Technical Specifications................................. 294
Windows and Mirrors
....................................75
Windshield Washers.....................................70
Windshield Wipers........................................69 Speed dependent wipers (if
equipped).......................................................... 69
Wipers and Washers.....................................69
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