2016 FORD F150 adding oil

Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
Indicates engine oil pressure. The needle
should stay in the normal operating range
(between L and H). If the needle falls
below the normal range, stop your vehicle,
turn off the engine and check the engine
oil level. Add oil if needed. If the oil level is
correct, have your vehicle checked by an
authorized dealer.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
WARNING
Never remove the coolant reservoir
cap while the engine is running or hot.
Indicates engine coolant temperature. At
normal operating temperature, the level
indicator will be in the normal range. If the
engine coolant temperature exceeds the
normal range, stop your vehicle as soon as
safely possible, switch off the engine and
let the engine cool.
Fuel Gauge
Note:
The fuel gauge may vary slightly
when your vehicle is moving or on a gradient. Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge will
indicate approximately how much fuel is
left in the fuel tank. The arrow adjacent to
the fuel pump symbol indicates on which
side of your vehicle the fuel filler door is
located.
The needle should move toward F when
you refuel your vehicle. If the needle points
to E after adding fuel, this indicates your
vehicle needs service soon.
After refueling some variability in needle
position is normal:
•
It may take a short time for the needle
to reach F after leaving the gas station.
This is normal and depends upon the
slope of pavement at the gas station.
• The fuel amount dispensed into the
tank is a little less or more than the
gauge indicated. This is normal and
depends upon the slope of pavement
at the gas station.
• If the gas station nozzle shuts off
before the tank is full, try a different
gas pump nozzle.
Low Fuel Reminder
A low fuel reminder triggers when the fuel
gauge needle is at 1/16th or about 35 miles
(56km) to empty, whichever occurs first.
Variations:
Note: The low fuel warning and distance-to-empty warning can appear at different fuel
gauge positions depending on fuel economy conditions. This variation is normal. Distance-to-empty
Fuel gauge position
Driving type (fuel economy
conditions)
35 miles to 80 miles (56 kmto 129 km)
1/16th
Highway driving
10 miles to 35 miles (16 kmto 56 km)
1/16th-1/4
Severe duty driving (trailer
towing, extended idle)
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BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for
approximately 300 miles (480
kilometers). During this time, your vehicle
may exhibit some unusual driving
characteristics.
Avoid driving too fast during the first 1000
miles (1600 kilometers). Vary your speed
frequently and change up through the
gears early. Do not labor the engine.
Do not tow during the first 1000 miles
(1600 kilometers).
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
Your fuel economy is affected by several
things, such as how you drive, the
conditions you drive under, and how you
maintain your vehicle.
You may improve your fuel economy by
keeping these things in mind:
•
Accelerate and slow down in a smooth,
moderate fashion.
• Drive at steady speeds without
stopping.
• Anticipate stops; slowing down may
eliminate the need to stop.
• Combine errands and minimize
stop-and-go driving.
• Close the windows for high-speed
driving.
• Drive at reasonable speeds (traveling
at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15% less
fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105
km/h]).
• Keep the tires properly inflated and use
only the recommended size.
• Use the recommended engine oil.
• Perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance. Avoid these actions; they reduce your fuel
economy:
•
Sudden accelerations or hard
accelerations.
• Revving the engine before turning it off.
• Idle for periods longer than one minute.
• Warm up your vehicle on cold
mornings.
• Use the air conditioner or front
defroster.
• Use the speed control in hilly terrain.
• Rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving.
• Drive a heavily loaded vehicle or tow a
trailer.
• Carry unnecessary weight
(approximately 1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is
lost for every 400 lb [180 kilogram] of
weight carried).
• Driving with the wheels out of
alignment.
Conditions
• Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a
trailer may reduce fuel economy at any
speed.
• Adding certain accessories to your
vehicle (for example bug deflectors,
rollbars, light bars, running boards, ski
racks or luggage racks) may reduce
fuel economy.
• To maximize the fuel economy, drive
with the tonneau cover installed (if
equipped).
• Using fuel blended with alcohol may
lower fuel economy.
• Fuel economy may decrease with lower
temperatures during the first 8– 10
miles (12 –16 kilometers) of driving.
• Driving on flat terrain offers improved
fuel economy as compared to driving
on hilly terrain.
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ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
MINA
MAX
B
ENGINE OIL CHECK
1. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
2. Switch the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil
pan.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is in park (P).
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
5. Locate and carefully remove the engine
oil level dipstick. See Under Hood
Overview (page 310). 6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the
dipstick fully, then remove it again.
•If the oil level is between the lower
and upper holes, the oil level is
acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL.
• If the oil level is below the lower
hole, add enough oil to raise the
level within the lower and upper
holes.
• Oil levels above the upper hole may
cause engine damage. Some oil
must be removed from the engine
by an authorized dealer.
7. Put the oil level dipstick back into the oil dipstick tube and ensure it is fully
seated.
Adding Engine Oil
Note: Do not remove the filler cap when
the engine is running.
Note: Do not remove the engine oil level
dipstick when the engine is running.
Note: Do not add oil further than the MAX
mark. Oil levels above the MAX mark may
cause engine damage. 312
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Electric Parking Brake.................................199
Applying the Electric Parking Brake............199
Applying the Electric Parking Brake When
the Vehicle is Moving.................................. 200
Battery With No Charge................................... 201
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake.........200
Electronic Locking Differential................196 Activating the Electronic Locking
Differential....................................................... 196
Electronic Tailgate..........................................67 With the Outside Control Button................... 67
With the Remote Control.................................. 67
Emission Control System...........................179
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 180
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 181
End User License Agreement..................472 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 472
Engine Block Heater
....................................170
Using the Engine Block Heater........................ 171
Engine Coolant Check.................................313 Adding Engine Coolant..................................... 314
Checking the Engine Coolant......................... 313
Recycled Engine Coolant................................. 314
Severe Climates.................................................. 315
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling............................................................... 315
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System...................... 72
Engine Oil Check...........................................312 Adding Engine Oil................................................ 312
Engine Oil Dipstick........................................312
Engine Specifications
................................370
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 370
Environment......................................................14
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake............................. 199Essential Towing Checks
..........................269
Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 275
Hitches................................................................... 270
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC).........................................276
Safety Chains........................................................ 271
Trailer Brakes......................................................... 271
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 275
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 270
Using a Step Bumper........................................ 275
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 275
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Extended Service Plan (ESP)
..................451
EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN (CANADA
ONLY)................................................................ 452
EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN (U.S. Only)................................................................... 451
Exterior Mirrors
................................................93
360-Degree Camera........................................... 95
Auto-dimming Feature (if equipped)..........95
Blind Spot Information System...................... 96
Clearance Lamps ................................................ 95
Direction Indicator Mirrors ............................... 95
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 93
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..................................... 95
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror (If Equipped).......................................................... 96
Memory Mirrors .................................................... 95
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 93
Power-Folding Mirrors........................................ 94
Puddle Lamps....................................................... 95
Spot Lamps............................................................ 95
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................34 Fastening the Cinch Tongue............................. 35
Rear Inflatable Safety Belt................................ 37
Safety Belt Extension Assembly.................... 38
Safety Belt Locking Modes............................... 36
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........35
Using the Safety Belt with Cinch Tongue (Front Center Seat)........................................ 34
Floor Mats
.......................................................282
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 88
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