2015 FORD F150 snow chains
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Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance...................................277
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................278
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................278
Jump Starting the Vehicle
........................279
Post-Crash Alert System
...........................281
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need...............282
In California (U.S. Only)............................283
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
.....................284
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).......................284
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada........................................................285
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature....................................................286
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)............................................................286
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................287
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart..........................288
Changing a Fuse
..........................................296
Maintenance
General Information
...................................297
Opening and Closing the Hood..............297
Under Hood Overview -
2.7L
EcoBoost™...............................................298
Under Hood Overview -
3.5L
Ecoboost™................................................299
Under Hood Overview -
3.5L..................300
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L...................301
Engine Oil Dipstick
......................................302
Engine Oil Check..........................................302
Engine Coolant Check
...............................303
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check...........................................................307 Transfer Case Fluid Check........................307
Brake Fluid Check
.......................................308
Power Steering Fluid Check
....................308
Washer Fluid Check...................................308
Fuel Filter........................................................308
Changing the 12V Battery........................308
Checking the Wiper Blades......................310
Changing the Wiper Blades......................310
Adjusting the Headlamps...........................311
Changing a Bulb
............................................312
Bulb Specification Chart...........................316
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................318
Vehicle Care
General Information
....................................319
Cleaning Products
........................................319
Cleaning the Exterior
...................................319
Waxing.............................................................320
Cleaning the Engine
....................................320
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................321
Cleaning the Interior....................................321
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................321
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................322
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
...............323
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................323
Vehicle Storage
.............................................324
Wheels and Tires
General Information....................................327
Tire Care
..........................................................329
Using Snow Chains
.....................................344
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........345
Changing a Road Wheel...........................350
Technical Specifications
...........................358
Capacities and Specific- ations
Engine Specifications................................359
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Driving on Snow and Ice
WARNING
If you are driving in slippery
conditions that require tire chains or
cables, then it is critical that you drive
cautiously. Keep speeds down, allow for
longer stopping distances and avoid
aggressive steering to reduce the chances
of a loss of vehicle control which can lead
to serious injury or death. If the rear end of
your vehicle slides while cornering, steer in
the direction of the slide until you regain
control of your vehicle. Note:
Excessive tire slippage can cause
transmission damage.
Four-wheel drive vehicles have advantages
over two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and
ice but can skid like any other vehicle.
Should you start to slide while driving on
snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel
in the direction of the slide until you regain
control.
Avoid sudden applications of power and
quick changes of direction on snow and
ice. Apply the accelerator slowly and
steadily when starting from a full stop.
Avoid sudden braking. Although a
four-wheel drive vehicle may accelerate
better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in
snow and ice, it will not stop any faster as
braking occurs at all four wheels. Do not
become overconfident as to road
conditions.
Make sure you allow sufficient distance
between you and other vehicles for
stopping. Drive slower than usual and
consider using one of the lower gears. In
emergency stopping situations, apply the
brake steadily. Do not pump the brake
pedal. See Hints on Driving With
Anti-Lock Brakes (page 192). If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or
Snow WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at over
35 mph (56 km/h)
. The tires may fail
and injure a passenger or bystander. If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow,
you may rock it out by shifting between
forward and reverse gears, stopping
between shifts in a steady pattern. Press
lightly on the accelerator in each gear.
Note:
Do not rock your vehicle if the engine
is not at normal operating temperature,
damage to the transmission may occur.
Note: Do not rock your vehicle for more
than a minute, damage to the transmission
and tires may occur or the engine may
overheat.
Parking WARNINGS
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. Always set the parking brake fully
and make sure the gearshift is
latched in park (P). Turn the ignition
to the off position and remove the key
whenever you leave your vehicle. On some four-wheel drive vehicles, when
the transfer case is in the neutral (N)
position, the engine and transmission
disconnect from the rest of the driveline.
Therefore, your vehicle is free to roll even
if the automatic transmission is in park (P)
or the manual transmission is in gear. Do
not leave your vehicle unattended with the
transfer case in the neutral (N) position.
Always set the parking brake fully and turn
off the ignition when leaving your vehicle.
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USING SNOW CHAINS
WARNING
Snow tires must be the same size,
load index, speed rating as those
originally provided by Ford. Use of
any tire or wheel not recommended by
Ford can affect the safety and
performance of your vehicle, which could
result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and
death. Additionally, the use of
non-recommended tires and wheels could
cause steering, suspension, axle, transfer
case or power transfer unit failure. Note:
The suspension insulation and
bumpers will help prevent vehicle damage.
Do not remove these components from your
vehicle when using snow tires and chains.
The tires on your vehicle have all-weather
treads to provide traction in rain and snow.
However, in some climates, you may need
to use snow tires and cables. If you need
to use cables, it is recommended that steel
wheels (of the same size and
specifications) be used, as cables may chip
aluminum wheels.
Follow these guidelines when using snow
tires and chains:
• If possible, avoid fully loading your
vehicle.
• Use only cable type chains or chains
offered by Ford/Lincoln as an
accessory or equivalent. Other
conventional link type chains may
contact and cause damage to the
vehicle's wheel house and/or body.
• Do not install chains on the front tires
as this may interfere with suspension
components. •
Only certain snow cables or chains
have been approved by Ford/Lincoln
as safe for use on your vehicle with the
following tires: 245/70R17,
LT245/70R17, 265/70R17 and
265/60R18.
• You should install snow cables or
chains that have been rated as SAE
Class S.
• Install chains securely, verifying that
the chains do not touch any wiring,
brake lines, or fuel lines.
• Do not exceed 30 mph (50 km/h) or
less if recommended by the chain
manufacturer while using snow chains.
• Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains
rub or bang against your vehicle, stop
and retighten the chains. If this does
not work, remove the chains to prevent
damage to your vehicle.
• Remove the tire chains when they are
no longer needed. Do not use tire
chains on dry roads.
• Purchase chains or cables from a
manufacturer that clearly labels body
to tire dimension restrictions. The snow
chains or cables must be mounted in
pairs on the rear tires only.
If you have any questions regarding snow
chains or cables, please contact your
Ford/Lincoln authorized dealer.
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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.
• Use commercial car washing
equipment.
• Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire.
Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires
listed above at any one wheel location can
lead to impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking
performance.
• Comfort and noise.
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• All-wheel driving capability.
3. Full-size dissimilar spare without
label on wheel
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
• Exceed
70 mph (113 km/h).
• Use more than one dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly at a time. •
Use commercial car washing
equipment.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare wheel
and tire assembly.
The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly can lead to
impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking
performance.
• Comfort and noise.
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• All-wheel driving capability.
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly additional
caution should be given to:
• Towing a trailer.
• Driving vehicles equipped with a
camper body.
• Driving vehicles with a load on the
cargo rack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-size
dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
and seek service as soon as possible.
Location of the Spare Tire and
Tools
The spare tire is located under the vehicle,
just forward of the rear bumper. The jack,
jack handle and lug wrench are located in
the following locations: Location
Body style
Attached to the floor behind the passenger
seat (for easier access, move the passengerseat forward)
Regular Cab
Attached behind the rear seat on thepassenger side
Super Cab and Crew Cab
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Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime..............................................................43
Conditions of operation..................................... 43
Safety Canopy ™.............................................52
Safety Precautions......................................168
Satellite Radio..............................................394 Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 396
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............395
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service.................. 395
Troubleshooting................................................. 396
Scheduled Maintenance Record............527
Scheduled Maintenance
...........................518
Seats...................................................................141
Security................................................................71
Settings...........................................................445 Clock....................................................................... 445
Display................................................................... 446
Settings.................................................................. 447
Sound.................................................................... 446
Vehicle.................................................................... 447
Side Airbags
......................................................51
Sitting in the Correct Position...................141
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 344
Snowplowing.................................................274 Engine Temperature while Plowing............276
Installing the Snowplow.................................. 274
Operating the Vehicle with the Snowplow Attached........................................................... 275
Outside Air Temperature While Plowing............................................................. 276
Snowplowing with your Airbag Equipped Vehicle............................................................... 275
Snowplow Mode................................................ 275
Transmission Operation while Plowing............................................................. 276
Special Notices................................................12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................524
Exceptions............................................................ 526
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................. 213
Spot Lamps
......................................................87
Cargo and Trailer Hookup Lamps.................. 87Stability Control............................................198
Principle of Operation...................................... 198
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 160
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................161 Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 163
Failure to Start..................................................... 162
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes...............164
Important Ventilating Information..............164
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving............................................................... 163
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 163
Vehicles with an Ignition Key........................... 161
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................. 162
Starting and Stopping the Engine.........160 General Information.......................................... 160
Steering...........................................................229 Electric Power Steering................................... 229
Steering Wheel
................................................77
Storage Compartments.............................158
Sunroof See: Moonroof....................................................... 95
Sun Visors.........................................................95 Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................... 95
Supplementary Restraints System..........47 Principle of Operation......................................... 47
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ Applications and Services.......413
911 Assist................................................................ 413
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................. 419
SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI) (If Equipped, United
States Only).................................................... 416
Vehicle Health Report....................................... 415
SYNC™...........................................................399 General Information......................................... 399
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
.........................428
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Using MyKey With Remote Start
Systems..........................................................64
Using Power Running Boards....................75 Automatic Power Deploy................................... 75
Automatic Power Stow...................................... 75
Bounce-back.......................................................... 76
Enabling and Disabling....................................... 75
Manual Power Deploy......................................... 75
Using Snow Chains.....................................344
Using Stability Control...............................199 AdvanceTrac ™ with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC™)............................................................ 199
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player..............................................................421
Accessing Your USB Song Library...............424
Bluetooth Devices and System Settings............................................................ 426
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port............................................................ 421
Line In Audio........................................................ 426
Media Menu Features....................................... 423
Media Voice Commands................................. 422
USB 2..................................................................... 426
Voice Commands for Audio Sources.........426
What's Playing?................................................. 422
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone...........403 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu................................................................. 406
Accessing Your Phone Settings................... 409
Bluetooth Devices.............................................. 410
Making Calls........................................................ 405
Pairing a Phone for the First Time..............403
Pairing Subsequent Phones......................... 404
Phone Options during an Active Call........405
Phone Voice Commands............................... 404
Receiving Calls................................................... 405
System Settings................................................... 411
Text Messaging................................................... 407
Using Traction Control
................................197
System Indicator Lights and
Messages.......................................................... 197
Using Voice Recognition............................401 Initiating a Voice Session................................ 401
System Interaction and Feedback..............402
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................284 V
Vehicle Care
....................................................319
General Information.......................................... 319
Vehicle Certification Label........................361
Vehicle Identification Number...............360
Vehicle Interior Overview.............................16
Vehicle Storage
.............................................324
Battery.................................................................... 325
Body........................................................................\
324
Brakes..................................................................... 325
Cooling system................................................... 325
Engine..................................................................... 325
Fuel system.......................................................... 325
General.................................................................. 324
Miscellaneous..................................................... 325
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 325
Tires........................................................................\
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Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 133
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number...........360
Voice Control
....................................................79
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