Ford 2016 F-150 User Manual

Name: Ford 2016 F-150
Brand: Ford
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August 2015

First Printing

Owner’s Manual

F-150

Litho in U.S.A.

GL3J 19A321 AA

2016 F-150 Owner’s Manual

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2016 F-150 Owner’s Manual

Default Chapter4
- Table of Contents4
Introduction10
- About this Manual10
- Symbols Glossary10
- Data Recording12
- Event Data Recording12
- California Proposition 6514
- Perchlorate14
- Ford Credit14
- Replacement Parts Recommendation14
- Special Notices15
- Mobile Communications Equipment16
- Export Unique Options16
Environment17
- Protecting the Environment17
- Child Safety18
- General Information18
- Installing Child Restraints19
  - Child Seats19
Child Safety20
- Using Tether Straps28
- Booster Seats31
- Child Restraint Positioning33
- Child Safety Locks34
  - Left-Hand Side35
  - Right-Hand Side35
Seatbelts36
- Principle of Operation36
- Fastening the Seatbelts37
  - Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy38
  - Fastening the Cinch Tongue38
- Seatbelt Height Adjustment41
  - Safety Belt Extension Assembly41
- Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime42
- Seatbelt Reminder42
- Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance44
Personal Safety System?45
- Personal Safety System45
Supplementary Restraints System46
- Principle of Operation46
- Driver and Passenger Airbags47
  - Children and Airbags47
- Front Passenger Sensing System48
- Supplementary Restraints System49
- Side Airbags50
- Safety Canopy51
- Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator52
- Airbag Disposal53
- Keys and Remote Controls54
- General Information on Radio Frequencies54
  - Intelligent Access54
- Remote Control54
Keys and Remote Controls55
- Replacing the Battery55
- Car Finder58
- Sounding a Panic Alarm58
- Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control59
Mykey60
- Principle of Operation60
- Creating a Mykey61
- Clearing All Mykeys61
- Checking Mykey System Status62
- Using Mykey with Remote Start Systems63
- Mykey Troubleshooting63
Locks65
- Locking and Unlocking65
- Keyless Entry67
  - Illuminated Entry67
  - Battery Saver67
Tailgate70
- Tailgate Lock70
- Manual Tailgate70
- Electronic Tailgate70
  - With the Remote Control70
- Removing the Tailgate71
- Tailgate Step72
  - Opening the Step72
  - Closing the Step72
- Bed Extender73
- Grocery Mode74
Security75
- Passive Anti-Theft System75
- Anti-Theft Alarm77
  - Arming the Alarm78
  - Disarming the Alarm78
Power Running Boards79
- Using Power Running Boards79
  - Automatic Power Stow79
  - Enabling and Disabling79
Steering Wheel81
- Adjusting the Steering Wheel81
  - Power Tilt and Telescope Steering81
- Audio Control82
  - Seek, Next or Previous82
- Voice Control83
- Cruise Control83
- Information Display Control83
Pedals84
- Adjusting the Pedals84
Wipers and Washers85
- Windshield Wipers85
- Autowipers85
- Windshield Washers86
Lighting87
- Lighting Control87
- Autolamps87
  - Headlamp Flasher87
  - High Beams87
- Instrument Lighting Dimmer88
- Daytime Running Lamps89
- Automatic High Beam Control89
- Front Fog Lamps91
  - Lane Change91
- Direction Indicators91
- Spot Lamps91
- Interior Lamps92
  - Cargo and Trailer Hookup Lamps92
- Front Interior Lamps92
- Ambient Lighting94
Windows and Mirrors95
- Power Windows95
  - One-Touch up or down95
- Exterior Mirrors96
- Interior Mirror100
- Sliding Windows100
- Sun Visors100
- Moonroof101
- Instrument Cluster103
- Gauges103
Instrument Cluster104
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge105
- Engine Oil Pressure Gauge105
- Warning Lamps and Indicators106
- Front Airbag108
- Audible Warnings and Indicators110
- General Information111
- Information Displays111
Information Displays112
- Information Display Controls120
- Information Messages127
- Lane Keeping System134
Climate Control142
- Manual Climate Control142
- Automatic Climate Control144
- Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate145
- Heated Windows and Mirrors148
- Cabin Air Filter148
- Remote Start149
  - Automatic Settings149
Seats150
- Sitting in the Correct Position150
- Head Restraints150
  - Adjusting the Head Restraint151
- Manual Seats152
- Power Seats153
  - Recline Adjustment153
- Memory Function155
  - Saving a Preset Position156
  - Easy Entry and Exit Feature156
- Rear Seats157
- Heated Seats157
  - Folding up the Rear Seat Cushion157
- Climate Controlled Seats158
- Front Seat Armrest160
- Rear Seat Armrest160
Universal Garage Door161
- Universal Garage Door Opener161
  - Homelink Wireless Control System161
Auxiliary Power Points165
Storage Compartments167
- Center Console167
- Overhead Console168
Starting and Stopping the Engine169
- General Information169
- Ignition Switch169
- Keyless Starting169
- Starting a Gasoline Engine170
- Engine Block Heater173
Unique Driving Characteristics175
- Auto-Start-Stop175
- Unique Driving Characteristics176
- Fuel and Refueling177
- Safety Precautions177
- Fuel Quality178
  - Choosing the Right Fuel178
- Running out of Fuel179
- Refueling180
- Fuel Consumption181
- Emission Control System182
  - Filling the Tank182
  - Calculating Fuel Economy182
Fuel and Refueling183
- Transmission184
Transmission185
- Automatic Transmission185
Four-Wheel Drive191
- Using Four-Wheel Drive191
  - Wd Indicator Lights191
  - Using the 2-Speed Automatic 4Wd192
- Rear Axle196
Rear Axle199
- Electronic Locking Differential199
Brakes201
- General Information201
- Hints on Driving with Anti-Lock Brakes201
- Parking Brake201
- Electric Parking Brake202
  - Applying the Electric Parking Brake202
  - Releasing the Electric Parking Brake203
- Hill Start Assist204
  - Battery with no Charge204
- Using Hill Start Assist204
Traction Control206
- Principle of Operation206
- Using Traction Control206
- Stability Control207
- Principle of Operation207
- Using Stability Control208
Stability Control209
Terrain Response210
- Principle of Operation210
- Using Hill Descent Control210
Parking Aids212
- Parking Aid212
- Active Park Assist213
- Rear View Camera217
  - Using the Rear View Camera System218
- 360 Degree Camera220
Cruise Control223
- Principle of Operation223
- Using Cruise Control223
- Using Adaptive Cruise Control224
  - Switching Cruise Control off224
- Cruise Control225
- Driving Aids231
- Driver Alert231
- Lane Keeping System231
- Using Driver Alert231
Driving Aids232
- Blind Spot Information System235
- Cross Traffic Alert237
  - System Limitations239
  - False Alerts240
- Steering240
- Collision Warning System241
- Load Carrying244
- Load Retaining Fixtures244
- Load Limit245
Load Carrying246
- Bed Access251
- Bed Ramps252
- Towing253
Towing255
- Towing a Trailer255
- Pro Trailer Backup Assist256
  - Setting up Pro Trailer Backup Assist257
  - Using Pro Trailer Backup Assist259
- Trailer Sway Control265
- Recommended Towing Weights265
- Essential Towing Checks272
- Towing Points279
- Transporting the Vehicle280
- Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels281
  - Emergency Towing281
  - Recreational Towing281
- Driving Hints284
- Breaking-In284
- Economical Driving284
- Driving through Water285
- Floor Mats285
- Snowplowing286
Driving Hints287
- Roadside Emergencies289
- Roadside Assistance289
- Hazard Warning Flashers290
- Fuel Shutoff290
- Jump Starting the Vehicle291
  - Preparing Your Vehicle291
  - Connecting the Jumper Cables291
Roadside Emergencies292
- Jump Starting292
- Removing the Jumper Cables292
- Post-Crash Alert System293
- Customer Assistance294
- Getting the Services You Need294
  - Away from Home294
- In California (U.S. Only)295
- The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)296
- Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)297
- Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada297
- Ordering Additional Owner's Literature298
- Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)299
- Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)299
Customer Assistance299
Fuses301
- Fuse Specification Chart301
  - Power Distribution Box301
- Changing a Fuse309
Maintenance310
- General Information310
- Opening and Closing the Hood310
- Under Hood Overview - 2.7L Ecoboost311
- Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost312
- Under Hood Overview - 3.5L313
- Under Hood Overview - 5.0L314
- Engine Oil Dipstick315
  - Adding Engine Oil315
- Engine Oil Check315
- Engine Coolant Check316
  - Checking the Engine Coolant316
  - Adding Engine Coolant317
  - Recycled Engine Coolant317
  - Severe Climates318
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Check320
- Transfer Case Fluid Check320
- Brake Fluid Check321
- Power Steering Fluid Check321
- Washer Fluid Check321
- Fuel Filter321
- Changing the 12V Battery321
- Checking the Wiper Blades323
- Changing the Wiper Blades323
- Adjusting the Headlamps324
  - Vertical Aim Adjustment324
- Changing a Bulb325
  - Horizontal Aim Adjustment325
- Bulb Specification Chart330
- Changing the Engine Air Filter332
Vehicle Care333
- General Information333
- Cleaning Products333
- Cleaning the Exterior333
- Waxing334
  - Exterior Chrome Parts334
  - Exterior Plastic Parts334
- Cleaning the Engine335
- Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades335
- Cleaning the Interior336
- Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens336
- Cleaning Leather Seats337
  - With King Ranch Edition337
  - Without King Ranch Edition337
- Repairing Minor Paint Damage338
- Cleaning the Alloy Wheels338
- Vehicle Storage339
Wheels and Tires341
- General Information341
- Tire Care343
- Using Snow Chains358
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System359
- Changing a Road Wheel364
  - Location of the Spare Tire and Tools365
  - Tire Change Procedure366
- Technical Specifications372
Capacities and Specifications373
- Engine Specifications373
  - Drivebelt Routing373
- Motorcraft Parts374
- Vehicle Identification Number374
- Vehicle Certification Label375
- Transmission Code Designation376
- Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L Ecoboost377
- Capacities and Specifications378
- Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost381
- Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L385
- Capacities and Specifications - 5.0L390
- Audio System395
- General Information395
- Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM396
Audio System397
- Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Am/Fm/CD398
- Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Am/Fm/Sync401
- Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Am/Fm/CD/Sync/Satellite Radio403
- Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony Am/Fm/CD405
- Digital Radio407
- Satellite Radio409
  - Satellite Radio Reception Factors410
- Sirius® Satellite Radio Service410
- USB Port412
- Media Hub412
Sync413
- General Information413
- Using Voice Recognition415
  - Initiating a Voice Session415
  - System Interaction and Feedback416
- Using SYNC with Your Phone417
- SYNC Applications and Services429
  - Sync Mobile Apps431
- Using SYNC with Your Media Player434
- SYNC Troubleshooting443
Accessories451
Extended Service Plan (ESP)454
- Scheduled Maintenance455
Scheduled Maintenance456
- General Maintenance Information456
  - Owner Checks and Services457
  - Multi-Point Inspection458
- Normal Scheduled Maintenance459
  - Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor459
  - Normal Maintenance Intervals460
- Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance462
- Scheduled Maintenance Record465
Appendices475
- End User License Agreement475
- Type Approvals491
- Using SYNC with Your Phone504

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