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Driving WARNING: Trailer sway control does not prevent a trailer from swaying, it mitigates the sway from increasing once it has occurred. If you are experiencing trailer sway it is likely that the trailer is improperly loaded for the correct tongue weight or the speed of the vehicle and trailer is too high. Pull the vehicle-trailer over to a safe location to check the trailer weight distribution and tongue load and reduce speed to a safe level while towing. If trailer sway is experienced, SLOW DOWN. icon in the During Trailer Sway Control events the Љskidding carЉ instrument cluster will flash momentarily. The message center will also display TRAILER SWAY REDUCE SPEED. In some cases when trailer sway is detected, the vehicle speed is too high and may be above a speed at which trailer sway will not grow continuously. This may cause the system to activate multiple times, causing a gradual reduction in speed. Note: The trailer sway control will only activate at speeds greater than 40 mph (64 km/h). Disabling Trailer Sway Control Trailer sway control can be disabled during any key cycle. See Trailer Sway Control under the Message center in the Driver Controls chapter. Note that regardless of chosen enable state, Trailer Sway Control will be re-enabled at each new key cycle. WARNING: Turning off Trailer Sway Control increases the risk of loss of vehicle control, serious injury, or death. Ford does not recommend disabling this feature except in situations where speed reduction may be detrimental (e.g., hill climbing), the driver has significant trailer towing experience, and can control trailer sway and maintain safe operation. STEERING To help prevent damage to the power steering system: • Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it stops) for more than a few seconds when the engine is running. • Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering fluid level (below the MIN mark on the reservoir). • Some noise is normal during operation. If the noise is excessive, check for a low power steering fluid level before seeking service by your authorized dealer. 279 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	4
Warning symbols in this guide	4
Warning symbols on your vehicle	4
Protecting the environment	5
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Special instructions	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	7
Using your vehicle with a snowplow	7
Using your vehicle as an ambulance	8
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles	8
Notice to owners of the F150	8
Cell phone use	8
Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information	9
Instrument Cluster	12
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	12
GAUGES	18
Entertainment Systems	22
AUDIO SYSTEMS	22
AM/FM stereo system (if equipped)	22
AM/FM in-dash CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system	24
Setting the clock	25
AM/FM Radio	25
RDBS Radio	26
CD/MP3 Player	26
Satellite Radio (if equipped)	28
Sound Adjustments	31
Extra Features	31
Audio system–Navigation system based (if equipped)	32
Auxiliary input jack (Line in — if equipped)	32
USB port (if equipped)	34
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	34
Satellite radio information (if equipped)	37
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	40
SYNC (IF EQUIPPED)	40
Climate Controls	41
SINGLE ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL	41
Operating tips	42
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	44
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH HEATED AND COOLED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	46
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH HEATED AND COOLED SEATS (NAVIGATION BASED–IF EQUIPPED)	49
TOUCHSCREEN FUNCTIONS	51
VOICE COMMANDS IN CLIMATE MODE	52
Operating tips	52
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (IF EQUIPPED)	53
Lights	54
HEADLAMP CONTROL	54
Autolamp control (if equipped)	54
Fog lamp control (if equipped)	55
High beams	55
Flash to pass	55
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	56
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	56
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	56
Vertical aim adjustment	57
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	58
INTERIOR LAMPS	58
Front row map lamps (if equipped)	58
Rear dome lamp (if equipped)	58
Rear dome/courtesy lamps (if equipped)	59
Rear courtesy/reading/cargo lamps (if equipped)	59
BULB REPLACEMENT	59
Lamp assembly condensation	59
Using the right bulbs	60
Replacing exterior bulbs	61
Replacing headlamp bulbs	61
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs	62
Replacing tail/brake/turn signal/backup lamp bulbs	63
Replacing high-mount brake and cargo lamp bulbs	64
Replacing fog lamp bulbs (if equipped)	64
Replacing exterior mounted mirror turn signal indicator lamp bulbs	64
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	64
Driver Controls	65
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	65
TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)	66
POWER TILT STEERING (IF EQUIPPED)	66
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	67
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	68
ELECTRONIC COMPASS (IF EQUIPPED)	68
Compass zone adjustment	69
Compass calibration adjustment	69
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	70
Cupholder/Ashtray (if equipped)	71
Ashtray (if equipped)	72
POWER WINDOWS	72
One touch down	73
Window lock	73
Power sliding back window (if equipped)	73
Accessory delay (if equipped)	74
INTERIOR MIRROR	74
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped)	74
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	75
Power side view mirrors (if equipped)	75
Fold-away mirrors	76
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	77
Exterior mounted mirror turn signal indicator (if equipped)	77
Telescoping trailer tow mirrors (if equipped)	78
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	78
POWER DEPLOYABLE RUNNING BOARDS (IF EQUIPPED)	78
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	80
Setting speed control	80
Disengaging speed control	81
Resuming a set speed	81
Increasing speed while using speed control	82
Reducing speed while using speed control	82
Turning off speed control	83
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	83
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	85
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	86
Programming	86
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	88
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	88
Erasing HomeLink buttons	89
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	89
STANDARD MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	89
Selectable features	89
Info menu	90
Odometer/Trip odometer	90
Distance to empty (DTE)	90
Average fuel economy (AFE)	90
Setup Menu	91
Oil Life XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW	91
Units (English/Metric)	92
Rear Park Aid (if equipped)	92
Autolamp	93
Autolock	93
Autounlock	93
Easy Entry (if equipped)	94
Trailer sway (if equipped)	94
Language	94
Reset to English (if in another language)	94
RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECK	95
System warnings	95
OPTIONAL MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	100
Selectable features	100
Reset	100
Info menu	100
Odometer/Trip odometer	101
Distance to empty (DTE)	101
Average fuel economy (AFE)	101
Instantaneous fuel economy	102
Trip elapsed drive time	102
Blank screen	102
Setup menu	102
Reset For System check	103
Oil Life XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW	103
Rear Park Aid (if equipped)	104
Running Boards (if equipped)	104
Autolamp delay	105
Autolock	105
Autounlock	105
Easy Entry (if equipped)	106
Trailer sway (if equipped)	106
Units (English/Metric)	106
Language	106
Reset to English (if in another language)	107
System warnings	107
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT	112
TAILGATE LOCK (IF EQUIPPED)	113
Tailgate removal	113
Tailgate step (if equipped)	114
Box side step (if equipped)	115
BED EXTENDER (IF EQUIPPED)	116
CARGO AREA FEATURES (IF EQUIPPED)	119
Cargo management system (if equipped)	119
Locks and Security	126
KEYS	126
POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)	126
Smart unlocking feature	126
Autolock	127
Deactivating/activating autolock	127
Power door unlock/lock procedure	127
Keyless entry keypad procedure	128
Message center procedure	128
Autounlock feature	128
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature	128
Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure	129
Keyless entry keypad autounlock enable/disable procedure	129
Message center procedure	130
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS (ON VEHICLES WITH REAR DOORS)	130
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	130
Two step door unlocking	131
One step door unlocking	131
Switching from two step to one step door unlocking	131
Locking the doors	132
Car finder	132
Sounding a panic alarm	132
Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals/steering column (if equipped)	132
Activating the three-button memory switch (if equipped)	133
Activating the two-button memory switch (if equipped)	134
Replacing the battery	134
Replacing lost transmitters	135
Programming remote transmitters	135
Illuminated entry	136
Perimeter lighting feature (if equipped)	137
Enabling/disabling the perimeter lighting feature	137
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	138
Anti-scan feature	138
Programming a personal entry code	139
Erasing personal code	139
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry keypad	139
SECURILOCK™ PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	139
Anti-theft indicator	140
Automatic arming	141
Automatic disarming	141
Replacement keys	141
Programming spare keys	141
Seating and Safety Restraints	143
SEATING	143
Adjustable head restraints	143
Front seat	146
Using the armrest (if equipped)	147
Using the manual lumbar support	148
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)	149
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	149
Memory seat/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (Three-button switch) (if equipped)	151
Memory seat/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (Two-button switch) (if equipped)	151
Easy-access/easy-out feature (if equipped)	152
Deactivating/activating the easy access/easy out feature	152
Heated seats (if equipped)	153
Heated and cooled seats (if equipped)	154
Cooled seats	155
Climate controlled seats air filter replacement (if equipped)	155
REAR SEATS	156
Second row head restraints	156
Folding up the rear seats (SuperCab only)	159
Returning the seat to seating position	159
Folding up the rear seats (CrewCab vehicles only)	160
Returning the seat to seating position	160
Armrest and cupholders (if equipped)	161
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	161
Personal Safety System	161
How does the Personal Safety System work?	162
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	162
Front crash severity sensor	162
Driver’s seat position sensor	162
Front passenger sensing system	163
Front safety belt usage sensors	163
Front outboard safety belt pretensioners	164
Front outboard safety belt energy management retractors	164
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	164
Safety restraints precautions	165
Combination lap and shoulder belts	166
Center front safety belt (Regular Cab center and CrewCab rear center seating positions only)	167
Safety belt with cinch tongue (Regular Cab center only)	167
How to fasten the cinch tongue (Regular Cab center only)	168
Lap belts	169
Adjusting the lap belt (Front center seat position SuperCab and CrewCab only)	169
Energy management retractors	170
Vehicle sensitive mode	171
Automatic locking mode	171
When to use the automatic locking mode	171
How to use the automatic locking mode	172
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	172
Safety belt pretensioner	173
Safety belt usage sensors	174
Front safety belt height adjustment	174
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	174
Conditions of operation	175
Belt-Minder	175
One time disable	178
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	178
Safety belt extension assembly	179
	180
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	180
Children and airbags	181
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	182
Determining if the system is operational	183
Front passenger sensing system	183
Seat-mounted side airbag system	187
How does the side airbag system work?	188
Determining if the system is operational	189
Safety Canopy system	190
How does the Safety Canopy system work?	191
Determining if the system is operational	192
S.O.S. Post Crash Alert	193
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	193
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	193
Important child restraint precautions	193
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children	195
Transporting children	196
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	197
Infant and/or toddler seats	197
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	198
Installing child safety seats in cinch tongue combination lap and shoulder belt seating position (Front center seating position only)	201
Installing child safety seats in the front row lap belt seating positions (SuperCab and CrewCab)	204
Attaching child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) attachments	205
Use of inboard lower anchors from the outboard seating positions (center seating use)	207
Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats	207
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	207
Rear seat tether strap attachment	210
Child booster seats	211
When children should use booster seats	212
Types of booster seats	213
The importance of shoulder belts	214
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance	215
Tires, Wheels and Loading	216
NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS	216
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS	216
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	217
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	218
Treadwear	219
Traction AA A B C	219
Temperature A B C	219
TIRES	219
Glossary of tire terminology	220
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	220
TIRE CARE	222
Inspecting your tires	222
Tire wear	223
Damage	223
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	224
Tire replacement requirements	224
Safety practices	225
Highway hazards	226
Tire and wheel alignment	226
Tire rotation	226
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	228
Information on “P” type tires	228
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	231
Information on “T” type tires	232
Location of the tire label	232
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) (IF EQUIPPED)	233
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	235
When your temporary spare tire is installed	235
When you believe your system is not operating properly	236
When inflating your tires	237
How temperature affects your tire pressure	237
TPMS reset procedure (if applicable)	238
Overview	238
TPMS reset procedure	239
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	243
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	244
Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles	250
TRAILER TOWING	250
Preparing to tow	256
Hitches	256
Weight distributing hitch	256
Safety chains	257
Trailer brakes	257
Integrated trailer brake controller (if equipped)	257
Trailer lamps	261
Using a step bumper (if equipped)	261
Driving while you tow	262
Servicing after towing	262
Trailer towing tips	262
Launching or retrieving a boat	263
RECREATIONAL TOWING	263
Driving	265
STARTING	265
Positions of the ignition	265
Preparing to start your vehicle	265
Important safety precautions	266
Starting the engine	268
Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)	269
If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions (flexible fuel vehicles only)	269
Guarding against exhaust fumes	270
Important ventilating information	270
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	270
BRAKES	272
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	272
Using ABS	272
ABS warning lamp	273
Parking brake	273
ADVANCETRAC WITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL™ (RSC) STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM	274
STEERING	279
LIMITED-SLIP AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)	280
Electronic locking differential (ELD) axle (if equipped)	280
PREPARING TO DRIVE	281
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	281
Brake-shift interlock - column-shift transmission	281
Brake-shift interlock – floor-shift transmission	284
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transmission	285
Driving with a 6–speed automatic transmission	288
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	291
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	292
REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	294
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	296
System indicator lights	296
Using a manual 4WD system (if equipped)	297
Shifting between 2H (4X2) and 4H (4X4 high)	297
Shifting to/from 4L (4X4 Low)	298
Using the N (Neutral) position	298
Using the electronic shift 4WD system (if equipped)	299
Shifting between 2H (4X2 High) and 4H (4X4 High)	299
Shifting to/from 4L (4X4 Low)	299
Electronic locking differential (ELD) (if equipped)	300
Activating the electronic locking differential (ELD)	301
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles	301
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	301
Basic operating principles	302
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	302
If your vehicle gets stuck	303
Emergency maneuvers	303
Parking	304
Normal characteristics	304
Sand	304
Mud and water	305
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	306
Driving on snow and ice	307
Maintenance and Modifications	307
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	308
SNOWPLOWING	308
Installing the snowplow	309
Operating the vehicle with the snowplow attached	309
Snowplowing with your airbag equipped vehicle	310
Transmission operation while plowing	310
Engine temperature while plowing	311
Roadside Emergencies	312
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	312
Getting roadside assistance	312
Using roadside assistance	313
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	313
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF	313
FUSES AND RELAYS	314
Fuses	314
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	314
Passenger compartment fuse panel	315
Power distribution box	318
CHANGING THE TIRES	322
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	323
Stopping and securing the vehicle	325
Location of the spare tire and tools	325
Removing the spare tire	326
Tire change procedure	326
Stowing the flat/spare tire	329
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	330
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL	331
JUMP STARTING	331
Preparing your vehicle	332
Connecting the jumper cables	332
Jump starting	334
Removing the jumper cables	335
WRECKER TOWING	337
Emergency towing	338
Customer Assistance	339
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	339
Away from home	339
Additional assistance	340
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	341
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	341
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	342
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	343
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	343
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	344
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	345
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	345
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	345
Cleaning	346
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	346
WAXING	347
PAINT CHIPS	347
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	347
ENGINE	348
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	349
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	349
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	350
INTERIOR	351
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED, EXCEPT FOR THE KING RANCH SUPERCREW)	351
Leather seats for the King Ranch SuperCrew only (if equipped)	352
UNDERBODY	353
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	354
Maintenance and Specifications	355
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	355
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	355
Working with the engine off	355
Working with the engine on	355
OPENING THE HOOD	356
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	357
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	359
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	360
ENGINE OIL	360
Checking the engine oil	360
Adding engine oil	361
Engine oil and filter recommendations	362
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	362
BATTERY	363
ENGINE COOLANT	365
Checking engine coolant	365
Adding engine coolant	366
Recycled engine coolant	368
Coolant refill capacity	369
Severe climates	369
What you should know about fail-safe cooling (if equipped)	369
How fail-safe cooling works	370
When fail-safe mode is activated	370
FUEL FILTER	371
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	371
Important safety precautions	371
Refueling	373
Easy Fuel™ “no cap” fuel system	374
Flex Fuel Vehicle (FFV) fuel fill inlet	375
Choosing the right fuel	375
Cleaner air	375

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WARNING:

Trailer sway control does not prevent a trailer from

swaying, it mitigates the sway from increasing once it has

occurred. If you are experiencing trailer sway it is likely that the trailer

is improperly loaded for the correct tongue weight or the speed of the

vehicle and trailer is too high. Pull the vehicle-trailer over to a safe

location to check the trailer weight distribution and tongue load and

reduce speed to a safe level while towing. If trailer sway is

experienced, SLOW DOWN.

During Trailer Sway Control events the

skidding car

icon in the

instrument cluster will flash momentarily. The message center will also

display

TRAILER SWAY REDUCE SPEED.

In some cases when trailer

sway is detected, the vehicle speed is too high and may be above a

speed at which trailer sway will not grow continuously. This may cause

the system to activate multiple times, causing a gradual reduction in

speed.

Note:

The trailer sway control will only activate at speeds greater than

40 mph (64 km/h).

Disabling Trailer Sway Control

Trailer sway control can be disabled during any key cycle. See Trailer

Sway Control under the

Message center

in the

Driver Controls

chapter.

Note that regardless of chosen enable state, Trailer Sway Control will be

re-enabled at each new key cycle.

WARNING:

Turning off Trailer Sway Control increases the risk

of loss of vehicle control, serious injury, or death. Ford does not

recommend disabling this feature except in situations where speed

reduction may be detrimental (e.g., hill climbing), the driver has

significant trailer towing experience, and can control trailer sway and

maintain safe operation.

STEERING

To help prevent damage to the power steering system:

•

Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it

stops) for more than a few seconds when the engine is running.

•

Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering fluid level

(below the MIN mark on the reservoir).

•

Some noise is normal during operation. If the noise is excessive, check

for a low power steering fluid level before seeking service by your

authorized dealer.

2009 F-150

(f12)

Owners Guide

(own2002)

, 3rd Printing

USA

(fus)

Driving

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