2015 FORD F150 differential

Unique Driving Character-
istics
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................166
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions......................................168
Fuel Quality
....................................................169
Running Out of Fuel.....................................170
Refueling...........................................................171
Fuel Consumption
........................................172
Emission Control System...........................173
Transmission
Automatic Transmission............................176
Four-Wheel Drive
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................182
Rear Axle
Electronic Locking Differential................190
Brakes
General Information....................................192
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes...........................................................192
Parking Brake
.................................................192
Electric Parking Brake
.................................193
Hill Start Assist..............................................195
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................197
Using Traction Control................................197
Stability Control
Principle of Operation................................198
Using Stability Control
...............................199
Terrain Response
Principle of Operation...............................200 Using Hill Descent Control......................200
Parking Aids
Parking Aid
.....................................................202
Active Park Assist
........................................203
Rear View Camera.......................................207
360 Degree Parking Aid Camera............210
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................213
Using Cruise Control....................................213
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................214
Driving Aids
Driver Alert
.......................................................221
Lane Keeping System..................................221
Blind Spot Information System
..............225
Steering...........................................................229
Collision Warning System........................229
Load Carrying
Load Limit
.......................................................233
Tailgate............................................................240
Towing
Towing a Trailer............................................250
Trailer Sway Control
.....................................251
Recommended Towing Weights.............251
Essential Towing Checks..........................262
Transporting the Vehicle
..........................268
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......269
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................272
Economical Driving
......................................272
Driving Through Water
...............................273
Floor Mats
.......................................................273
Snowplowing.................................................274
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Battery
If it illuminates while driving, it
indicates a malfunction. Switch
off all unnecessary electrical
equipment and have the system checked
by an authorized dealer immediately.
Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped) It will illuminate when you switch
this feature off or in conjunction
with a message. See Blind Spot
Information System
(page 225).
Brake System It will illuminate when you
engage the parking brake with
the ignition on.
If it illuminates when you are driving, check
that you do not have the parking brake
engaged. If you do not have the parking
brake engaged, this indicates low brake
fluid level or a brake system malfunction.
Have the system checked immediately by
an authorized dealer. WARNING
Driving your vehicle with the warning
lamp on is dangerous. A significant
decrease in braking performance
may occur. It will take you longer to stop
your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked by
your authorized dealer immediately. Driving
extended distances with the parking brake
engaged can cause brake failure and the
risk of personal injury. Check 4X4
(If Equipped)
Illuminates with the message
CHECK 4X4 when a four-wheel
drive fault is present. See Using
Four-Wheel Drive
(page 182). Cruise Control
(If Equipped) Illuminates gray or green when
you switch this feature on. See
Using Cruise Control
(page
213).
Direction Indicator Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard warning
flasher is turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for
a burned out bulb.
Door Ajar Displays when the ignition is on
and any door is not completely
closed.
Electronic Locking Differential Illuminates when using the
electronic locking differential.
Electric Park Brake It will illuminate or flash when
the electric parking brake has a
malfunction. See
Electric
Parking Brake (page 193).
Engine Coolant Temperature Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high.
Stop the vehicle as soon as
possible, switch off the engine and let cool.
See
Engine Coolant Check (page 303).
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Collision Warning System
Action
Message
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorizeddealer as soon as possible.
Collision Warning
Malfunction
You have a blocked sensor due to bad weather, ice, mud or
water in front of the radar sensor. You can typically clean the sensor to resolve. See Collision Warning System (page
229).
Collision Warning Not
Available Sensor
Blocked See Manual
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorizeddealer as soon as possible.
Collision Warning Not
Available
Doors and Locks Action
Message
The door(s) listed is not completely closed.
X Door Ajar
Driver Alert Action
Message
Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so.
Driver Alert Warning Rest
Now
Take a rest break soon.
Driver Alert Warning Rest
Suggested
Drivetrain Action
Message
The electronic locking differential (ELD) is enabled or disabled.
Locking Differential
Engaged/Disengaged
The electronic locking differential requests a certain speedrequirement to engage.
To Engage Locking
Differential Slow to XX mph/km/h
The electronic locking differential request the accelerator tobe released in order to engage.
To Engage Locking
Differential Release Accelerator Pedal
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Action
Message
An electronic locking differential (ELD) system fault ispresent. See Using Four-Wheel Drive (page 182).
Check Locking Differen-
tial
The transfer case is in the neutral position. This message
indicates that your vehicle is safe to be towed with all four wheels on the ground.
Neutral Tow Enabled
Leave Transmission in Neutral
The transfer case is NOT in the neutral position. This messageindicates that your vehicle is NOT safe to be towed with all four wheels on the ground.
Neutral Tow Disabled
Engine Action
Message
The engine has reduced power to help reduce highengine temperature.
Power Reduced to Lower Engine
Temp
Fuel Action
Message
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.
Fuel Level Low
The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.
Check Fuel Fill Inlet
Keys and Intelligent Access Action
Message
A reminder to press the brake while starting the vehicle.
Press Brake to START
The system does not detect a key in your vehicle. See KeylessStarting
(page 160).
No Key Detected
You pressed the StartStop button to switch off the engine
and your vehicle does not detect your intelligent access key inside your vehicle.
Restart Now or Key is
Needed
Your vehicle is in the run ignition state.
Run Power Active
There is a problem with your vehicle ’s starting system. See
an authorized dealer for service.
Starting System Fault
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ELECTRONIC LOCKING
DIFFERENTIAL (If Equipped)
Note: The electronic locking differential is
for off-road use only and is not for use on
dry pavement. Using the electronic locking
differential on dry pavement will result in
increased tire wear, noise and vibration.
The electronic locking differential is a
device housed in the rear axle that allows
both rear wheels to turn at the same
speed. The electronic locking differential
can provide additional traction should your
vehicle become stuck. You can activate
the differential electronically and shift it
on the fly within the differential operating
speed range. The differential is for use in
mud, rocks, sand, or any off-road condition
where you need maximum traction. It is
not for use on dry pavement.
The following conditions will affect the
electronic locking differential:
• The electronic locking differential will
not engage if your vehicle speed is
above
20 mph (32 km/h) in 4x2, 4x4
Auto, or 4x4 High modes.
• The electronic locking differential will
not engage if your vehicle speed is
above or
56 mph (90 km/h) in 4X4
Low.
• The electronic locking differential may
not engage if you press your
accelerator pedal during an
engagement attempt. A message may
display in the instrument display
guiding you to release the accelerator
pedal.
• In 4x2, 4x4 Auto, and 4x4 High modes,
the electronic locking differential will
automatically disengage at speeds
above
25 mph (41 km/h) and will
automatically reengage at speeds
below
20 mph (32 km/h). •
In 4L (4X4 low), the electronic locking
differential will automatically
disengage at speeds above
62 mph
(100 km/h) and will automatically
reengage at speeds below 56 mph
(90 km/h).
• The AdvanceTrac system has the
ability to take over control of the
electronic locking differential and
disable it during driving maneuvers
when necessary.
When you switch the system on, if you do
not meet the required conditions for
electronic locking differential activation,
the instrument cluster will display the
appropriate information guiding you
through the proper activation process.
Activating the Electronic Locking
Differential
Note: Do not use electronic locking
differential on dry, hard surfaced roads.
Doing so will produce excessive noise,
vibration and increase tire wear.
Note: If the electronic locking differential
has difficulty disengaging, release the
accelerator pedal and turn the steering
wheel in the opposite direction while rolling.
For 4WD vehicles Pull the 4WD control knob toward you.
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For 2WD vehicles
Turn the control to ON.
Once the indicator light
illuminates in the information
display, both rear wheel axle
shafts will be locked together providing
added traction.
If the indicator does not come on, or the
indicator turns off while driving, one of the
following has occurred:
• The vehicle speed is too high.
• The left and right rear wheel speed
difference is too high during an
engagement attempt.
• The system has malfunctioned and is
accompanied by CHECK LOCKING
DIFFERENTIAL in the information
display. See your authorized Ford
dealer for assistance.
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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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Warning Lamps and Indicators..............100
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................. 100
Anti-Lock Braking System.............................. 100
Automatic High Beam...................................... 100
Auto Start-stop.................................................. 100
Battery..................................................................... 101
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 101
Brake System........................................................ 101
Check 4X4.............................................................. 101
Cruise Control....................................................... 101
Direction Indicator............................................... 101
Door Ajar................................................................. 101
Electric Park Brake.............................................. 101
Electronic Locking Differential....................... 101
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 101
Engine Oil.............................................................. 102
Fasten Safety Belt.............................................. 102
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators.......................... 102
Front Airbag.......................................................... 102
Front Fog Lamps................................................ 102
High Beam............................................................. 102
Hill Descent........................................................... 102
Low Fuel Level..................................................... 103
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................. 103
Parking Lamps..................................................... 103
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control.........103
Service Engine Soon.......................................... 103
Sport Mode........................................................... 103
Traction and Stability Control....................... 103
Traction and Stability Control Off...............104
Transmission Tow/Haul................................... 104
Washer Fluid Check...................................308
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 319
See: Wipers and Washers.................................. 81
Waxing.............................................................320
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 350
Wheels and Tires..........................................327 General Information.......................................... 327
Technical Specifications................................. 358
Windows and Mirrors...................................90
Windshield Washers.....................................82 Windshield Wipers.........................................81
Speed dependent wipers (if
equipped)........................................................... 81
Wipers and Washers......................................81
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