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AUDIO AND
MEDIA CONTROLS
• Press VOL+ or VOL– to increase or
decrease your volume level.
• Press M repeatedly to access all
possible media sources.
• Press
to access voice recognition*.
• Press
to access SYNC®
phone features*.
PUSH-BUTTON START*
Press the brake pedal and then press
the START STOP button.
An indicator light comes on when
the ignition is on and when the
engine starts.
If you leave your vehicle idling for an
extended period of time, the engine and
ignition automatically turn off.
Before the engine shuts down, a
message appears in the information
display allowing the driver time to
override the shutoff feature.
Note: Your intelligent access
transmitter must be inside your
vehicle to switch the ignition on and
start the engine.
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4WD SYSTEM*
The electronic shift 4WD system allows
you to choose between 2WD, 4x4
AUTO*, 4x4 HIGH or 4x4 LOW.
2H (2WD) sends power to the rear
wheels only and should be used for
street and highway driving. Provides
optimal smoothness and fuel economy
at high speeds.
4A (4x4 AUTO)* provides electronic
control four-wheel drive with power
delivered to the front and rear wheels,
as required, for increased traction.
This is appropriate for all on-road
driving conditions, including dry road
surfaces, but is especially useful on wet
pavement, snow, dirt or gravel.
4H (4x4 HIGH) helps provide extra
traction while driving in snow or
on icy roads or off road situations.
This mode is not intended for use on
dry pavement.
4L (4x4 LOW) uses extra gearing to
provide maximum power to all four
wheels at reduced speeds. Intended
only for off-road applications such
as deep sand, steep grades or pulling
heavy objects. 4L (4x4 LOW) does not
engage while the vehicle is moving
above 3 mph (5 km/h); this is normal
and should be no reason for concern.
Refer to Shifting to or from 4L (4x4
LOW) in the Four-Wheel Drive chapter
of your Owner’s Manual for details. ELECTRONIC LOCKING
DIFFERENTIAL*
When engaged, the system temporarily
locks the rear axle, allowing both rear
wheels to turn at the same speed. This
function helps to provide additional
traction as needed.
Note: Do not use this feature on
dry surfaces.
To use:
4X4: Pull the 4WD control.
4X2: Twist the
control to ON.
The indicator light
continuously
displays in the cluster when the ELD
is active.
INTEGRATED TRAILER
BRAKE CONTROLLER*
The fully integrated trailer brake
controller assists in smooth and
effective trailer braking by powering the
trailer’s electric or electric-over
hydraulic brakes with a proportional
output based on the towing vehicle’s
brake pressure.
The Gain setting is used to set the
trailer brake controller for specific
towing conditions and should be
changed as towing conditions change.
Changes to towing conditions include
trailer load, vehicle load, road
conditions and weather.
Use the Gain + and – adjustment
buttons to increase or decrease the
braking feature’s power output to
the trailer in 0.5 increments. Adjust the Gain by:
1.
Pressing the Gain+ or Gain–
buttons to increase or decrease
the setting to the desired
starting point. For example, a
Gain setting of 6.0 is a good
starting point for heavier loads.
2. Test the adjusted Gain
setting again after you make
adjustments. When testing:
A. In a traffic-free environment,
tow the trailer on a dry, level
surface at a speed of 20-25 mph
(30-40 km/h) and squeeze the
manual control lever completely.
B. If the trailer wheels lock
up (the tires will squeal),
reduce the Gain setting. If
the trailer wheels turn freely,
increase the Gain setting.
C. The proper Gain setting will
be at the point just below
trailer wheel lock-up.
Note: If towing a heavier trailer,
trailer wheel lock-up may not be
attainable even with the maximum
Gain setting of 10.
360-DEGREE CAMERA*
See page 19 for details.
Instrument Panel
*if equipped
The system may prompt you to:
• Set your phone as the primary or favorite (the primary phone receives
messages and voicemail).
• Download your phone book (required to use the full set of voice commands).
• Switch on 911 Assist®.
TIPS
• Make sure you accept the request from SYNC to access your phone.
• To pair subsequent phones, please refer to Pairing Subsequent Phones in the
SYNC chapter of your Owner’s Manual.
• If you experience pairing problems, try performing a clean pairing by deleting
your device from SYNC and deleting the SYNC connection from your phone,
and then repeat the process.
WHY DO YOU NEED A SYNC OWNER ACCOUNT?
A SYNC owner account is a requirement if you want to take advantage of the
many personalization features, such as saving your favorites. Receive the latest
software updates that add new places, directions and information; and if you
have questions, you also receive free customer support. For more information,
refer to your Owner’s Manual, visit the website or call the toll-free number. See
the inside front cover of this guide for details.
GETTING STARTED WITH
YOUR SYNC SYSTEM
SYNC is a hands-free, voice recognition system used for entertainment, information
and communication. SYNC. SAY THE WORD.
BEFORE YOU GET STARTED
1.
Set up your owner account at SyncMyRide.com (U.S.) or SyncMyRide.ca (Canada).
Register by following the on-screen instructions. After registering, you can see what
services you may be eligible for.
2. SYNC uses a wireless connection called Bluetooth® to communicate with your
phone. Switch Bluetooth mode on in your phone’s menu options. This lets your
phone find SYNC. For more details on setting up your phone with SYNC, visit
SyncMyRide.com (U.S.) or SyncMyRide.ca (Canada), or your phone
manufacturer’s website.
PAIRING YOUR PHONE WITH SYNC
In order to use many of the features of SYNC, you must first pair and connect your
phone with SYNC. To pair your phone for the first time:
1. Make sure that your vehicle is in park (P) and you switch on your ignition and radio.
2. Press the phone button
. When the display indicates that the system does not
have a paired phone, press OK.
3. When Find SYNC appears in the display, press OK.
4. Put your phone into Bluetooth discovery mode. See your device’s manual, if necessary.
5. When prompted on your phone’s display, enter the six-digit PIN provided by SYNC in the radio display.
6. The display indicates when the pairing is successful. USING YOUR PHONE WITH SYNC
Note: You can download your phone book to make phone calls with voice commands
by name.
MAKING A PHONE CALL
Use SYNC to make a phone call to anyone in your phone book by pressing the voice
button
. When prompted, give a voice command.
For example, you could say “Call Jake Smith at home”. When the system confirms the
number, say “Dial” to initiate the call.
Note: You can also make phone calls by pressing the voice button
. When
prompted, give the voice command “Dial” and then verbally say the phone number.
ANSWERING INCOMING CALLS
Whenever you have an incoming call, you will be able to see the name and number of
the person calling in your display. Press the phone button to answer an incoming call.
You can hang up at any time by pressing and holding the phone button
.
USING SYNC TO ACCESS DIGITAL MEDIA
SYNC has a media hub with multiple inputs allowing you to access personal media from
your digital devices. Plug in your USB media devices such as phones and MP3 players
and use SYNC to play all of your favorite music.
Note: SYNC indexes all of your music. The more music that is stored on your device, the
longer it takes SYNC to index. You can then use voice indexing to find a specific song,
artist, playlist or genre when using the USB port to hard-wire your media device. When
using a Bluetooth connection, voice indexing is not available.
SYNC
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REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM FEATURES*
Press
once to unlock the driver door. Press again within three seconds to
unlock all of the doors and tailgate*.
Press
once to lock all the doors and the tailgate*. Press again within three
seconds to confirm that you closed and locked all of the doors and tailgate*.
Press
to activate the panic alarm. Press again or switch the ignition on to
deactivate the panic alarm.
Car finder: Press
twice within three seconds. The horn sounds and the
direction indicators flash. We recommend that you use this method to locate
your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm.
REMOTE TAILGATE RELEASE*
With the tailgate unlocked, you can open the power tailgate by using the
remote transmitter. Press
twice within three seconds.
POWER RUNNING BOARDS*
The running boards automatically extend down and out when you open the
door. This can help you enter and exit your vehicle. When you close the doors,
the running boards return to the stowed position after a two-second delay. To
operate the Power Deploy feature manually, use the information display. TAILGATE STEP*
Use the step to make entering the truck bed easier. This feature includes a step
up into the box and a handle. These items store inside the tailgate.
To use:
1.
Lower the tailgate.
2. Push the button in the center of the tailgate moulding. The step pops out
approximately 1 inch (2.5 centimeters).
3. Pull the step out and away from the tailgate, and lower.
4. Pull the yellow handle stop out and away from the tailgate.
5. Lift the yellow handle up by rotating it from a horizontal position to a
vertical one until you hear a sound, indicating that the handle locked
into place.
To close:
1. Close the step panel then lift and fully close the step into the tailgate.
2. Move the yellow lever on the grab handle to the unlock position and lower
the handle.
BOX SIDE STEP*
Push on the button with your foot.
The step automatically extends from
the stowed position.
Push the step under the truck with
your foot until it fully latches. Take
care not to push on the button while
attempting to stow the step.
LED BOX LIGHTS*
Side-panel-mounted lights illuminate your cargo area, helping to increase
visibility when loading and unloading. Use the control in the box or on the
instrument panel to switch the lights on and off.
Note: The box lights turn off automatically after 10 minutes,
fading gradually to off.
BOXLINK
™
Your vehicle has side-panel-mounted cleats strategically located and attached
to the inner box walls to help you secure your cargo.
You can take the cleats out to attach accessories, upfitter package items and
more. See your Owner's Manual for complete details.
Function
Set the running boards in the deployed position (OUT) to access the roof.
The running boards return to the stowed position and enter automatic mode
when the vehicle speed exceeds 5 mph (8 km/h).
You can enable and disable the power running board feature in the
information display. See the Information Display section in your
Owner's Manual for details.
*if equipped
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EASY FUEL® SYSTEM
The Easy Fuel system is self-sealing and therefore protected against dust,
dirt, water, snow and ice. Open the fuel filler door, insert the nozzle and start
fueling. Wait 5-10 seconds after pumping the fuel before removing the fuel
filler nozzle. This allows the residual fuel to drain into the tank.
To refuel using a portable fuel container, use the fuel funnel. The fuel funnel
location can vary, depending on your vehicle:
• In SuperCab and SuperCrew® vehicles: Attached behind the rear seat on
the passenger side.
• In Regular cab vehicles: Attached behind the passenger seat. For easier
access, move the passenger seat forward.
Slowly insert the funnel into the Easy Fuel system and fill the tank with fuel
from the container. When done, clean the funnel or properly dispose of it. You
can purchase extra funnels from your authorized dealer.
Note: Do not use aftermarket funnels as they do not work with the Easy Fuel
system and may cause damage.
FUEL TANK CAPACITY AND FUEL TYPE
Depending on your vehicle, your fuel tank has a capacity of either 23 gallons
(81.7L) or 36 gallons (136.2L). Use “Regular” unleaded gasoline with a
minimum octane rating of 87. Do not use E85 fuels, because your vehicle
was not designed to run on fuels with more than 15% ethanol.
To provide improved performance, we recommend premium fuel for severe
duty usage, such as when towing a trailer. TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
Your vehicle comes with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that
displays a low tire pressure warning light
when one or more of your tires
are significantly under-inflated. If this happens, stop and check your tires as
soon as possible. Inflate them to the proper pressure.
Refer to the Wheels and Tires chapter in your Owner’s Manual for
more information.
LOCATION OF SPARE TIRE AND TOOLS
Your vehicle comes with a full-size spare tire located under the vehicle, just
forward of the rear bumper. Use it for emergency use only, and be sure to
replace it as soon as possible.
The jack and tools location can vary, depending on your vehicle:
• In SuperCab and SuperCrew® models: Attached behind the rear seat on
the passenger side.
• In Regular cab models: Attached to the floor behind the passenger seat—
for easier access, move the passenger seat forward.
For complete details on how to change your tire, refer to the Wheels and Tires
chapter in your Owner’s Manual. TOWING YOUR F-150 ON FOUR WHEELS
In an emergency situation, you can flat-tow (tow your vehicle on four wheels)
under the following conditions:
•
Your vehicle is facing forward for towing.
• You place the transmission in neutral (N).
• You do not exceed a maximum speed of 35 mph (56 km/h).
• You do not travel beyond a maximum distance of 50 miles
(80 kilometers).
Note: For other towing features including neutral tow and recreational
towing, see your Owner’s Manual for details.
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Your new Ford F-150 comes with the assurance and support of 24-hour
emergency roadside assistance. To receive roadside assistance in the United
States, call 1-800-241-3673. In Canada, call 1-800-665-2006.
Essential Information
FUEL-EFFICIENT TRANSMISSION
Your vehicle has been designed to improve fuel economy by reducing
fuel usage while coasting or decelerating. This may be perceived as a light
to medium braking sensation when removing your foot from the
accelerator pedal.
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