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Press
control
to
move
the
seat
forward,
backward,
up
or
down.
Adjustable
lumbar
support
T
urn
the
lumbar
support
dial
clockwise
to
adjust
firmness.
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f12
_rear_bench
Seating
and
safety
restraints
57
55
57
Table of Contents
Main Page
Table of Contents
1
Introduction
2
Icons
2
Breaking-In Your Vehicle
2
Warnings
2
Turn Signal and
5
Instrumentation
5
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights and Chimes
7
Low Fuel
7
Engine Coolant Temperature
8
Oil Pressure
8
Door Ajar
8
Charging System
8
Brake System Warning
9
Safety Belt
9
Air Bag Readiness
9
Check Engine Warning Light
9
Transmission Control Indicator Light (TCIL)
10
4X4 Light (if Equipped)
10
4X4 Low Range (if Equipped)
10
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
10
Testing Warning Lights
11
High Beams
11
Turn Signal
11
Anti-Theft System (if Equipped)
11
Headlamps on Warning Chime
12
Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime
12
Safety Belt Warning Chime
12
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Warning Chime
12
Instrument Cluster Gauges
13
Speedometer
13
Fuel Gauge
14
Tachometer (if Equipped)
14
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
15
Odometer
15
Voltage Gauge
15
Trip Odometer
16
Headlamp/Foglamp Control
17
Controls and Features
17
Foglamp Control
18
Daytime Running Lights
18
Headlamp
18
Headlamp
19
Panel Dimmer Control
19
Autolamp Delay System
19
Electronic Shift 4WD System
20
Auxiliary Power Point
21
Passenger Air Bag Deactivate Switch
21
Seating and Safety Restraints
21
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
22
Air Suspension Load Leveling
23
Temperature
24
Instrument Panel Vents
24
Operating Climate Controls
24
Climate Controls
24
Fan Speed
25
Airflow and Air Conditioning
25
Controlling Airflow
25
Air Conditioning
28
OFF Position
29
Maximum Heating
29
Maximum Cooling
29
Defrosting Windshield
30
Positions of the Ignition
31
To Set a Speed
32
Speed Control (if Equipped)
32
To Set a Higher Speed
33
To Set a Lower Set Speed
34
To Disengage Speed Control
34
Wiper/Washer Controls
35
High Beam Control
36
Turn Signals
36
Deactivating Overdrive
37
Overdrive Control
37
Activating Overdrive
37
Hazard Flasher Control
38
Tilt Steering (if Equipped)
39
Overhead Controls
39
Dome/Map Lamp (if Equipped)
39
Illuminated Entry
40
Battery Saver
40
Driver-Side Window Control
41
Power Windows (if Equipped)
41
Passenger-Side Window Controls
42
Accessory Delay (if Equipped)
42
Power Locks (if Equipped)
43
Dual Electric Remote Control Mirrors (if Equipped)
43
Fold-Away Mirrors
44
Third Door (if Equipped)
44
Tailgate Lock (if Equipped)
46
Tailgate Removal
46
Unlocking the Doors
47
Remote Entry System
47
Locking the Doors
48
Sounding a Panic Alarm
48
Arming and Disarming the Alarm System
48
Replacing the Batteries
49
Replacing Lost Transmitters
49
Additional Information about Remote Entry
49
Arming the Anti-Theft System
50
Identifying an Armed System
50
Disarming a Triggered Anti-Theft System
51
Disarming an Untriggered Anti-Theft System
51
Seating and Safety Restraints
52
Center Armrest (if Equipped)
53
Captain’s Chair (if Equipped)
54
Power Seats (if Equipped)
54
Adjustable Lumbar Support
56
60/40 Split Rear Seat
57
Safety Restraints
57
Safety Restraints Precautions
57
Vehicle Sensitive (Emergency) Locking Mode
59
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
59
Using Safety Restraints Properly
59
Automatic Locking Mode
60
When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
60
Using the Automatic Locking Mode
61
Cancelling the Automatic Locking Mode
61
Front Seat Safety Belt Height Adjustment
62
Lap Belts
62
Adjusting Lap Belts
62
Safety Belt Warning Light and Indicator Chime
63
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
64
Conditions of Operation
64
Safety Belt Maintenance
64
Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)
65
Children and Air Bags
66
How Does the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Work?
67
Determining if the System Is Operational
69
Turning the Passenger Air Bag off
71
Turning the Passenger Air Bag Back on
72
Important Child Restraint Precautions
73
Disposal of Air Bags and Air Bag Equipped Vehicles
73
Safety Restraints for Children
73
Children and Safety Belts
74
Child and Infant or Child Safety Seats
76
Installing Child Safety Seats in Combination Lap and Shoulder Belt Seating Positions
77
Using a Tether Strap
81
Starting Your Vehicle
82
Important Safety Precautions
82
Starting
82
Preparing to Start the Vehicle
83
Before Starting the Vehicle
83
Starting Procedure
87
Starting the Engine
87
Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
88
Important Ventilating Information
89
Brakes
90
Rear Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) (if Equipped)
90
Using ABS
90
Driving
90
Setting the Parking Brake
91
Traction Lok Rear Axle
93
Releasing Parking Brake
93
Air Suspension
94
Transmission Operation
95
Automatic Transmission Operation (if Equipped)
95
Brake-Shift Interlock
97
Manual Transmission Operation
98
Using the Clutch
98
Recommended Shift Speeds
100
Maximum Downshift Speeds
101
Upshifts When Accelerating (Recommended for Best Fuel Economy)
101
Upshifts When Cruising (Recommended for Best Fuel Economy)
101
Parking Your Vehicle
102
Reverse
103
Removing Key from Ignition
104
Four-Wheel Drive Operation (4Wd) (if Equipped)
104
4WD Operation Is Not
105
4WD System Indicator Lights
105
Using Lever-Operated 4WD System
106
Shifting from 2H (2WD High) to 4H (4WD High)
106
Shifting from N (Neutral) to 4H (4WD High) or 4L (4WD Low)
107
Shifting from 4H (4WD High) to 2H (2WD High)
107
Shifting from 4H (4WD High) to 4L (4WD Low)
107
Using the N (Neutral) Position
108
Using the Electronic Shift 4WD System (if Equipped)
109
Shifting between 4H (4WD High) and 4L (4WD Low)
110
Driving Off-Road with 4WD
110
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
111
Mud and Water
112
Driving on Hill or Slope Terrain
113
Driving on Snow and Ice
114
Vehicle Loading
115
Base Curb Weight
115
Payload
115
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
115
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
116
Gross Axle Weight Rating
116
Gross Combined Weight
116
Maximum Trailer Weight
116
Calculating the Load Your Vehicle Can Carry/Tow
117
Trailer Towing Table (F-150 4X2 Automatic Transmission)
118
Trailer Towing Table (F-150 4X2 Manual Transmission)
118
Trailer Tow Table (F-150 4X4 Automatic Transmission)
119
Trailer Towing Table (F-150 4X4 Manual Transmission)
119
Towing a Trailer
122
Preparing to Tow
123
Hitches
123
Using a Load-Equalizing Hitch
124
Step Bumper (if Equipped)
124
Driving While You Tow
125
Trailer Brakes
125
Trailer Lamps
125
Safety Chains
125
When Towing a Trailer
126
Launching or Retrieving a Boat
127
Servicing When Towing
128
Snowplowing
128
Installing Snowplow
128
Removing Snowplow
130
Snowplowing with Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle
130
Engine Temperature While Plowing
131
Transmission Operation While Plowing
132
Fuel Consumption
133
Hazard Lights Control
134
Roadside Emergencies
134
Replacing Blown Fuses
135
Standard Fuse Amperage Ratings and Colors
135
Instrument Panel Fuses
136
Power Distribution Box
138
Servicing
138
Primary Battery Fuses
140
Engine Minifuse Panel
141
Changing Flat Tires
141
Tire Change Procedure
142
Removing Spare from Storage
143
Removing Flat Tire and Installing Spare
144
Jump Starting Your Vehicle
147
Connecting the Jumper Cables
148
Wrecker Towing
149
Removing the Jumper Cables
149
Jump Starting
149
Recreational Towing
150
2WD (Manual and Automatic Transmissions)
150
Servicing Your Vehicle
153
Service Recommendations
153
Maintenance and Care
153
Working with the Engine off
154
Working with the Engine on
154
Opening the Hood
156
Oil Specifications
159
Engine Oil
159
Oil Filters
160
Checking Engine Oil
160
Adding Engine Oil
162
Brake Fluid
163
Checking and Adding Brake Fluid
163
Checking and Adding Clutch Fluid (if Equipped)
164
Checking and Adding Windshield Washer Fluid
165
What You Should Know about Washer Fluid
165
Adding Engine Coolant
166
Checking and Adding Engine Coolant
166
Recycled Engine Coolant
168
Coolant Refill Capacity
168
Severe Winter Climate
168
Checking the Cooling System Hoses
169
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
170
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
171
Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
171
Checking and Adding Transmission Fluid
172
Checking and Adding Manual Transmission Fluid (if Equipped)
176
Checking and Adding Transfer Case Fluid
177
Battery
177
Servicing Your Battery
178
Relearning Idle Conditions
179
Changing the Air Filter
180
Tires
181
Information about Tire Quality Grades
181
Treadwear
182
Traction a B C
182
Temperature a B C
182
Servicing the Tires
183
Checking the Tire Pressure
183
Rotating the Tires
184
Replacing the Tires
185
Identifying Tire Types
186
Snow Tires and Chains
187
Fuel
188
Choosing the Right Fuel
189
Octane Recommendations
190
Calculating Fuel Economy
191
Cleaner Air
191
Fuel Quality
191
What You Should Know about the Emission Control System
193
Important Emission Control Information
195
Preparing Your Vehicle for Inspection/Maintenance Testing
195
Replacing Bulbs
197
Replacing Exterior Bulbs
197
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs
198
Replacing Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs
200
Replacing Foglamp Bulbs
202
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs
203
Replacing Tail Lamp/Backup Lamp Bulbs
203
Replacing Dome/Map Lamp Bulb
204
Replacing Engine Compartment Lamp Bulb (if Equipped)
204
Replacing Dome Lamp Bulb
204
Exterior Bulb Specifications
205
Aiming Headlamps
205
Cleaning and Caring for Your Vehicle
205
Washing Your Vehicle
206
Waxing Your Vehicle
206
Cleaning the Engine
207
Repairing Paint Chips
207
Cleaning the Wheels
207
Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts
208
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
209
Cleaning the Wiper Blades
209
Cleaning the Instrument Panel
210
Cleaning the Interior Fabric
210
Cleaning Leather Seats
210
Cleaning and Maintaining the Safety Belts
211
Refill Capacities
212
Motorcraft Part Numbers
212
Capacities and Specifications
212
Capacities and Specifications
213
Lubricant Specifications
214
Engine Data
216
Vehicle Dimensions
217
Flareside
218
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)
218
Reporting Safety Defects
219
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