2019 FORD F-150 towing

Active Park Assist
.......................................239
Rear View Camera ......................................
243
360 Degree Camera ..................................
246
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation ...............................
249
Using Cruise Control ..................................
249
Using Adaptive Cruise Control ..............
250
Driving Aids
Driver Alert .....................................................
257
Lane Keeping System ...............................
258
Blind Spot Information System .............
262
Cross Traffic Alert .......................................
266
Steering ..........................................................
269
Pre-Collision Assist ....................................
270
Drive Control .................................................
274
Load Carrying
Load Retaining Fixtures ............................
276
Load Limit .......................................................
277
Bed Access .....................................................
281
Bed Ramps ....................................................
282
Towing
Towing a Trailer ...........................................
285
Trailer Reversing Aids ................................
287
Trailer Sway Control ...................................
297
Recommended Towing Weights ...........
297
Essential Towing Checks .........................
309
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels ......
316
Driving Hints
Breaking-In .....................................................
319
Economical Driving .....................................
319
Off-Road Driving .........................................
320
Driving Through Water ...............................
321
Floor Mats ......................................................
322
Snowplowing ................................................
323Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
.................................
326
Hazard Flashers ...........................................
327
Fuel Shutoff ..................................................
327
Jump Starting the Vehicle .......................
328
Post-Crash Alert System .........................
330
Transporting the Vehicle .........................
330
Towing Points ................................................
331
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ..............
332
In California (U.S. Only) ............................
333
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) ....................
334
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ......................
335
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .......................................................
335
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
337
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
337
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
337
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart .........................
339
Changing a Fuse .........................................
348
Maintenance
General Information ..................................
350
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
350
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
.
351
Under Hood Overview - 3.0L Diesel .....
352
Under Hood Overview - 3.3L ..................
353
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ........................................................................\
354
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L .................
355
Engine Oil Dipstick - Gasoline ...............
356
Engine Oil Dipstick - Diesel .....................
356
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Wiper lever. See Windshield Wipers (page 91).
A
Information display controls.
See General Information (page 116).
B
Instrument cluster. See
General Information (page 116).
C
Audio controls. See
Audio Control (page 87).
D
Audio system. See
Audio System (page 453).
E
Hill descent control. See
Using Hill Descent Control (page 236).
F
Information and entertainment display.
G
360 degree parking aid camera button. See 360 Degree Camera (page 246).
H
Climate controls. See
Climate Control (page 147).
I
Auxiliary power point.
See Auxiliary Power Points (page 170).
J
Integrated trailer brake controller. See Essential Towing Checks (page 309).
K
Four-wheel drive control. See
Using Four-Wheel Drive (page 218).
L
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ANTI-THEFT ALARM (IF EQUIPPED)
The active anti-theft system is designed
to warn you in the event of unauthorized
vehicle entry and is also designed to help
prevent unwanted towing of your vehicle.
You can choose what is monitored by
arming the system in different ways. See
Information Displays
(page 116).
The direction indicators flash and the horn
sounds if the system triggers while the
alarm is armed.
Take all remote controls to an authorized
dealer if there is any potential alarm
problem with your vehicle.
Using the System
You can select two levels of alarm security.
You can change the level of security when
the ignition is switched off through the
information display with the two options
below:
Perimeter Only (If Equipped)
Perimeter only monitors the following:
• Doors.
• Hood.
• Tailgate.
All Sensors (If Equipped)
All sensors monitors the following:
• Doors.
• Hood.
• Tailgate.
• Movement inside your vehicle.
• Change in vehicle inclination, for
example, unwanted towing.
Note: Do not choose all sensors monitor
mode when the vehicle is in transport or if
movement within the vehicle is likely to
occur. Note:
For correct operation of the interior
motion detection system, make sure you
close all the windows prior to arming the
system. This helps prevent accidental alarm
activation due to external influences.
Additionally, the interior motion sensing
system does not arm if any door is ajar.
Arming the Alarm
The alarm is ready to arm when there is
not a key in the ignition. Lock your vehicle
using the remote control or keyless entry
keypad. You can also lock your vehicle
using the lock sensor on the exterior door
handle if your vehicle is equipped with
intelligent access. See
Locking and
Unlocking (page 70).
The direction indicators flash once after
you lock your vehicle. This indicates the
alarm is in the pre-armed mode. It fully
arms after 20 seconds.
Disarming the Alarm
Disarm the alarm by any of the following
actions:
• Press the power door unlock button
within the 20-second pre-armed mode.
• Unlock the doors with the remote
control or keyless entry keypad. If
equipped with intelligent access, you
can use the unlock sensor on the
exterior door handle. See
Locking and
Unlocking (page 70).
• Switch the ignition on or start your
vehicle.
• Use a key in the driver door lock
cylinder to unlock your vehicle, then
switch the ignition on within 12
seconds.
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Telescoping Mirrors (If Equipped)
This feature lets you extend the mirror
about
3 in (75 mm). It is useful when
towing a trailer. You can manually pull out
or push in the mirrors to the desired
position.
Power-Folding Mirrors
(If Equipped) To fold both mirrors, switch your vehicle
on (with the ignition in accessory mode or
the engine running) and then:
1. Press the control.
2. Press control again to unfold the
mirrors.
Note: Do not stop the mirrors midway
through their movement. Wait until the
mirrors stop moving and press the control
again. The left-hand and right-hand mirrors move
at different rates. For example, one mirror
may stop while the other one continues to
move. This is normal.
Moving the mirrors 10 or more times within
one minute, or repeated folding and
unfolding of the mirrors while holding the
control down during full travel, may disable
the system to protect the motors from
overheating. Wait approximately three
minutes with the vehicle running, and up to
10 minutes with the vehicle off, for the
system to reset and for function to return to
normal.
Loose Mirror
If your power-folding mirrors are manually
folded, they may not work properly even
after you re-position them. You need to
reset them if:
•
The mirrors vibrate when you drive.
• The mirrors feel loose.
• The mirrors do not stay in the folded or
unfolded position.
• One of the mirrors is not in its normal
driving position.
To reset the power-fold feature, use the
power-folding mirror control to fold and
unfold the mirrors. You may hear a loud
noise as you reset the power-folding
mirrors. This sound is normal. Repeat this
process as needed each time the mirrors
are manually folded.
PowerScope ™ Power Telescoping
Mirrors
(If Equipped)
This feature lets you position both mirrors
at the same time.
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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: Do not remove the
coolant reservoir cap when the cooling
system is hot. Wait 10 minutes for the
cooling system to cool down. Cover the
coolant reservoir cap with a thick cloth
to prevent the possibility of scalding and
slowly remove the cap. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury.
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
The fuel gauge indicates about how much
fuel is 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.
Note: The fuel gauge may vary slightly
when your vehicle is moving or on a slope. Low Fuel Reminder
A low fuel level reminder displays and
sounds when the distance to empty
reaches
75 mi (120 km) to empty for
MyKey, and at 50 mi (80 km), 25 mi
(40 km), 10 mi (20 km) and 0 mi (0 km)
for all vehicle keys.
Note: The low fuel reminder can appear at
different fuel gauge positions depending on
fuel economy conditions. This variation is
normal.
Transmission Fluid Temperature
Gauge
(If Equipped)
Indicates transmission fluid temperature.
At normal operating temperature, the level
indicator will be in the normal range. If the
transmission fluid temperature exceeds
the normal range, stop your vehicle as soon
as safely possible and verify the airflow is
not restricted (snow or debris blocking
airflow through the grille).
Also, higher than normal operating
temperature can be caused by special
operation conditions (snowplowing, towing
or off-road use). Refer to Special operating
conditions in the scheduled maintenance
information for instructions.
Operating the transmission for extended
periods with the gauge in the higher than
normal area may cause internal
transmission damage. You need to alter
the severity of your driving conditions to
lower the transmission temperature into
the normal range. If the gauge continues
to show high temperatures, see an
authorized dealer.
Turbo Boost Gauge
(If Equipped)
Indicates the amount of manifold air
pressure in the engine.
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Settings
Settings
Enter the submenu and select your
setting
Auto Regen
Vehicle
DTE Calculate
Lighting
Locks
Neutral Tow
Oil Life Reset
Remote Start
Wiper Controls Enter the submenu and select your
setting
MyKey Status
MyKey
Create MyKey
911 Assist
Do Not Disturb
AdvanceTrac
Max Speed
Speed Minder
Vol. Limiter Enter the submenu and select your
setting
Clear MyKeys
Enter the submenu and select your
setting
Units
Display Setup
Temperature
Tire Pressure
Language
Main menu (Type 2)
• Display Mode
• Trip/Fuel •
Towing
• Off Road
• Settings
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Trip/Fuel
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Average Speed
Auto StartStop
Trip 1 or 2
• Trip Timer - Registers the time of individual journeys.
• DTE - Shows the approximate distance your vehicle can travel before running out of
fuel.
• Odometer - Registers the distance of individual journeys.
• Avg - Shows the average fuel economy for a given trip.
Fuel Economy - Shows your instantaneous fuel usage as a bar graph and average fuel
economy.
Fuel History - Shows your fuel usage based on time. The graph is updated each minute
with the fuel economy that you achieved during 30 minutes of driving.
Average Speed - Shows the average speed your vehicle travels.
Auto StartStop - Shows the current status of the Auto StartStop system.
Note: Press and hold OK to reset the currently displayed information.
Towing
Note: Use the arrow buttons to configure different towing setting choices.
Note: Once you select a trailer, it remains active until you set it as no longer active. An active
trailer still accumulates miles even after you physically disconnect it from your vehicle. Towing
Trailer Connection Status
Trailer Status
BLIS with Trailer Ready/Not Available/Not Setup/Off
Pro Trailer Backup Assist: Ready or Not Setup or Not Calibrated
Active Trailer Name or Default Trailer
Accumulated Trailer Miles
Trailer Brake Gain
Output
Trailer Sway Control
Trailer
Options
Enter the submenu and select your
setting
Select Trailer
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Towing
Enter the submenu and select your
setting
Change Trailer Settings
Enter the submenu and select your
setting
Add Trailer
Conventional
Connection
Checklist
Fifth Wheel
Gooseneck
Off Road
Note: Use the arrow buttons to configure different off road choices. Off Road
Pitch, Steering Angle, Roll, Elocker and
4X4
Off Road Status
Power Distribution
Settings Settings
Auto Regen
Blind Spot
Cross Traffic Alert Enter the submenu and select your setting
DTE Calcula-
tion
Rear Park Aid
Trailer Blind Spot
Easy Entry/Exit
Vehicle
Advanced
Settings
Lighting
Locks
Remote Start
Wiper Controls
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