2015 FORD F150 cruise control

Low Speed Automatic
Cancellation
The system does not function at vehicle
speeds below 12.4 mph (20 km/h). An
audible alarm sounds and the automatic
braking releases if the vehicle drops below
this speed.
Hilly Condition Usage
Note: An audible alarm sounds and the
system shuts down if it applies brakes for
an extended period of time. This allows the
brakes to cool. The system functions
normally again when the brakes have
cooled.
Select a lower gear when the system is
active in situations such as prolonged
downhill driving on steep grades, for
example in mountainous areas. The
system needs additional engine braking in
these situations to reduce the load on the
vehicle ’s regular brake system to prevent
it from overheating.
Switching the System Off
Note: The set speed memory erases when
you switch off the system.
Press and release
OFF or switch off the
ignition.
Detection Issues
The radar sensor has a limited field of
vision. It may not detect vehicles at all or
detect a vehicle later than expected in
some situations. The lead vehicle graphic
does not illuminate if the system does not
detect a vehicle in front of you. Detection issues can occur:
When driving on a different line
than the vehicle in front.
A
With vehicles that edge into your
lane. The system can only detect
these vehicles once they move
fully into your lane.
B
There may be issues with the
detection of vehicles in front
when driving into and coming out
of a bend or curve in the road.
C
In these cases the system may brake late
or unexpectedly. Stay alert and take action
when necessary.
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If something hits the front end of your
vehicle or damage occurs, the
radar-sensing zone may change. This could
cause missed or false vehicle detections.
Contact an authorized dealer to have them
check for proper coverage and operation.
System Not Available
Conditions that can cause the system to
deactivate or prevent the system from
activating when requested include:
•
A blocked sensor.
• High brake temperature.
• A failure in the system or a related
system.
Note: If you disable electronic stability
control, adaptive cruise control is not
available. See Using Stability Control
(page 199).
Blocked Sensor WARNINGS
Do not use the system when towing
a trailer with aftermarked trailer
brake controls. Aftermarket trailer
brakes will not function properly when you
switch the system on because the brakes
are electronically controlled. Failing to do
so may result in loss of vehicle control,
which could result in serious injury. WARNINGS
Do not use adaptive cruise control
while you have a snow plow blade
installed.
Do not use tire sizes other than those
recommended because this can
affect the normal operation of the
system. Failing to do so may result in a loss
of vehicle control, which could result in
serious injury. A message displays if something obstructs
the radar signals from the sensor. The
sensor is behind a cover near the driver side
of the lower grille. The system cannot
detect a vehicle ahead and does not
function when something obstructs the
radar signals. The following table lists
possible causes and actions for this
message displaying.
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Action
Cause
Clean the grille surface in front of the radar
or remove the object causing the obstruc-
tion.
The surface of the radar in the grille is dirty
or obstructed in some way.
Wait a short time. It may take several
minutes for the radar to detect that it is free
from obstruction.
The surface of the radar in the grille is clean
but the message remains in the display.
Do not use the system in these conditions
because it may not detect any vehicles
ahead.
Heavy rain or snow is interfering with the
radar signals.
Do not use the system in these conditions
because it may not detect any vehicles
ahead.
Swirling water, or snow or ice on the surface
of the road may interfere with the radar
signals.
Wait a short time or switch to normal cruise
control.
You are in a desert or remote area with no
other vehicles and no roadside objects.
Due to the nature of radar technology, it is
possible to get a blockage warning and not
have a blockage. This can happen, for
example, when driving in sparse rural or
desert environments. A false blocked
condition either self clears or clears after
a key cycle.
Switching to Normal Cruise
Control WARNING
Normal cruise control does not brake
due to slower vehicles. Always be
aware of which mode you have
selected and apply the brakes when
necessary. You can manually change from adaptive
cruise control to normal cruise control
through the information display. See
Information Messages (page 120). The cruise control indicator light
replaces the adaptive cruise
control indicator light if you
select normal cruise control. The gap
setting does not display, the system does
not automatically respond to lead vehicles
and automatic braking is not active. The
system recalls its last setting when you
start your vehicle.
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Alert + Aid – Provides an assistance
steering torque input toward the lane
center. If your vehicle continues drifting out
of the lane, the system provides a steering
wheel vibration.
Note:
The alert and aid diagrams illustrate
general zone coverage. They do not provide
exact zone parameters.
Intensity: This setting affects the intensity
of the steering wheel vibration used for the
alert and alert + aid modes. This setting
does not affect the aid mode.
• Low
• Medium
• High
System Display When you switch on the system, an
overhead graphic of a vehicle with lane
markings will display in the information
display.
If you select aid mode when you
switch on the system, arrows will
be displayed with lane markings.
When you switch off the system, the lane
marking graphics will not display.
Note: The overhead vehicle graphic may
still be displayed if adaptive cruise control
is enabled.
While the system is on, the color of the
lane markings will change to indicate the
system status. Gray: Indicates that the system is
temporarily unable to provide a warning
or intervention on the indicated side(s).
This may be because:
•
Your vehicle is under the activation
speed.
• Your turn indicator is active.
• Your vehicle is in a dynamic maneuver.
• The road has no or poor lane markings
in the camera field-of-view.
• The camera is obscured or unable to
detect the lane markings due to
environmental conditions (significant
sun angles, shadows, snow, heavy rain,
fog), traffic conditions (following a
large vehicle that is blocking or
shadowing the lane), or vehicle
conditions (poor headlamp
illumination).
See Troubleshooting for additional
information.
Green: Indicates that the system is
available or ready to provide a warning or
intervention, on the indicated side(s).
Yellow: Indicates that the system is
providing or has just provided a lane
keeping aid intervention.
Red: Indicates that the system is providing
or has just provided a lane keeping alert
warning.
You can temporarily disable the system at
any time by doing the following
• Quick braking.
• Fast acceleration.
• Using your direction indicator.
• Evasive steering maneuver.
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•
Transmissions give their best fuel
economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure
on the gas pedal.
• Four-wheel-drive operation (if
equipped) is less fuel efficient than
two-wheel-drive operation.
• Close the windows for high-speed
driving.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER WARNING
Do not drive through flowing or deep
water as you may lose control of your
vehicle.
Note:
Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.
Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.
Before driving through standing water,
check the depth. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of the wheel
hubs. When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
Your brake performance and traction may
be limited. After driving through water and
as soon as it is safe to do so: •
Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.
• Check that the horn works.
• Check that the exterior lights work.
• Turn the steering wheel to check that
the steering power assist works.
FLOOR MATS WARNINGS
Always use floor mats that are
designed to fit the foot well of your
vehicle. Only use floor mats that
leave the pedal area unobstructed. Only
use floor mats that are firmly secured to
retention posts so that they cannot slip out
of position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in
other ways. Pedals that cannot move freely can
cause loss of vehicle control and
increase the risk of serious personal
injury. Always make sure that the floor
mats are properly attached to the
retention posts in the carpet that are
supplied with your vehicle. Floor mats must
be properly secured to both retention posts
to make sure mats do not shift out of
position. Never place floor mats or any other
covering in the vehicle foot well that
cannot be properly secured to
prevent them from moving and interfering
with the pedals or the ability to control the
vehicle. Never place floor mats or any other
covering on top of already installed
floor mats. Floor mats should always
rest on top of vehicle carpeting surface and
not another floor mat or other covering.
Additional floor mats or any other covering
will reduce the pedal clearance and
potentially interfere with pedal operation.
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Protected components
Fuse amp rating
Fuse or relay number
Anti-lock brakes.
10A**
107
Not used.
—
108
Powertrain control module.
10A**
109
4x4 run/start.
10A**
110
Adaptive cruise control.
Transmission pump run-start.
10A**
111
Not used.
—
112
Left hand blind spot information system.
7.5A**
113
Rear view camera.
Front view camera.
Voltage quality module.
Electric fan 2 relay.
—
114
Not used.
—
115
Not used.
—
116
*Cartridge fuses
**Mini fuses
Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel
The fuse panel is in the right-hand side of
the passenger footwell behind a trim panel.
To remove the trim panel, pull it toward
you and swing it away from the side. To
reinstall it, line up the tabs with the grooves
on the panel, and then push it shut. To remove the fuse panel cover, press in
the tabs on both sides of the cover, and
then pull it off.
To reinstall the fuse panel cover, place the
top part of the cover on the fuse panel and
push the bottom part until it latches.
Gently pull on the cover to make sure it has
latched properly.
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360 Degree Parking Aid Camera............210
Camera Views...................................................... 210
Front Camera........................................................ 211
Side Camera.......................................................... 211
4
4WD See: Four-Wheel Drive...................................... 182
A
A/C See: Climate Control......................................... 133
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 192
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes ................................................................. 192
Accessories...................................................499 Exterior style....................................................... 499
Interior style......................................................... 499
Lifestyle................................................................. 499
Peace of mind.................................................... 499
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
Adjusting the Headlamps...........................311 Horizontal Aim Adjustment............................ 312
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................... 311
Adjusting the Pedals....................................80
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................77 Power Tilt and Telescope Steering
Column................................................................. 77
Airbag Disposal...............................................54
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 133Alarm
See: Anti-Theft Alarm......................................... 73
Ambient Lighting...........................................89
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................73 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
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
Audio Control...................................................78 Media........................................................................\
78
Seek, Next or Previous........................................ 78
Audio Input Jack
...........................................397
Audio System.................................................381
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
Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 84
Automatic Climate Control.......................135
Automatic High Beam Control.................85 Activating the System........................................ 86
Manually Overriding the System.................... 86
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Child Restraint and Safety Belt
Maintenance.................................................45
Child Safety.......................................................19
General Information............................................. 19
Child Safety Locks
.........................................35
Left-Hand Side..................................................... 36
Right-Hand Side................................................... 36
Child Seat Positioning
..................................33
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................322 With King Ranch Edition................................. 323
Without King Ranch Edition........................... 322
Cleaning Products
........................................319
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................323
Cleaning the Engine
....................................320
Cleaning the Exterior...................................319 Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 319
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 320
Stripes or Graphics........................................... 320
Underbody........................................................... 320
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 Climate Control Voice Commands............489
Climate Control
.............................................133
Climate Controlled Seats..........................148 Cooled Seats........................................................ 149
Collision Warning System
........................229
Principle Of Operation..................................... 229
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check........................... 303
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........53
Creating a MyKey
............................................62
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 62
Cruise Control
..................................................79
Principle of Operation....................................... 213
Type 1........................................................................\
. 79
Type 2........................................................................\
79
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 213
Customer Assistance.................................282 D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording........................................... 9
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps............................85 Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)....................................... 85
Type 2 - Configurable......................................... 85
Digital Radio
..................................................392
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 393
Direction Indicators
........................................87
Lane Change.......................................................... 87
Driver Alert
.......................................................221
Using Driver Alert................................................ 221
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................48 Children and Airbags.......................................... 48
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment....................................................... 48
Driving Aids
......................................................221
Driving Hints...................................................272
Driving Through Water
...............................273
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 85
E
Economical Driving
......................................272
Electric Parking Brake.................................193 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
Electronic Locking Differential................190 Activating the Electronic Locking
Differential....................................................... 190
Emission Control System...........................173 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 174
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 175
End User License Agreement..................501 SYNC End User License Agreement
(EULA)............................................................... 501
Engine Block Heater....................................164 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 165
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