2009 Ford F150 Quick Reference Guide 1st Printing - Page 2

BUILT FOR YOU THE FORD F-150 The new 2009 F-150 has been redesigned - inside and out - to give you unrivaled capability as well as unprecedented choice with smart and innovative features like the box side step, tailgate step, SYNC, voice-activated navigation, trailer sway control and an integrated trailer brake controller among others. With a bold new design and an interior that sets new standards for comfort and flexibility, it is truly the complete package. F-150's rock solid frame is an industry first made of hyrdroformed and high-strength steel. That, combined with an all V-8 engine line up gives you more power, better fuel economy and means you'll never have to compromise. And if that isn't enough, your F-150 can also tow and haul more than any other truck in its class. We're setting new standards - from the tough base XL workhorse to the unrivaled luxury of the Lariat and Platinum series, it is truly the most comprehensive lineup of half-ton trucks. The new 2009 Ford F-150 - built for more, built Ford tough - built for you. This Quick Reference Guide was designed to quickly acquaint you with some of the features of your new F-150. For more detailed information and important safety information, please refer to your Owner's Guide. Use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take your attention off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Only use non-essential features and devices when it is safe to do so. Panel Dimmer Control to turn on the Turn the control one position to the right parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps. Turn the control to the second position on the right to turn on the headlamps. Turn the control to the third position to the right to activate the autolamp feature, which automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, based on available daylight. Pull the control towards you to activate the fog lamps (if equipped). (The fog lamps will not operate when the control is turned off (O) or when the high beams are on). Use the panel dimmer control to adjust the level of brightness on the instrument panel during parking lamp and headlamp operation. Move the control to the full right position, past the detent, to turn on the interior lamps. Move the control to the full left position, past the detent, to turn them off. 1  Headlamps, Fog Lamps (if equipped), warning light (if equipped) illuminates briefly when the ignition The ABS light is turned on. If the ABS light remains on or continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Normal braking (less ABS) is still functional unless the brake warning light is also illuminated. 5 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Press to answer a call if equipped with SYNC. Press and hold to end a call. Refer to your SYNC supplement for more information. 6 Service engine soon light illuminates The Service Engine soon light briefly when the ignition is turned on. If it remains on or is blinking after the engine is started, the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Drive in a moderate fashion and contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 7 Message center (if equipped) The message center displays important vehicle information through a constant monitoring of vehicle systems. The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of system warnings followed by long indicator chime. Refer to your Owner's Guide for more information. 8 Steering Wheel controls The appearance and functionality of your vehicle's steering wheel controls may vary according to your option package. Refer to your Owner's Guide for a complete description of all possible options. To set the speed control (if equipped), press and release ON. Accelerate to the desired speed. Press and release the SET + or SET - control. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. The speed control indicator light will illuminate in the cluster. To set a higher speed: press and hold SET+ until the desired speed is reached, or briefly press SET+ to increase the speed by small amounts. To set a lower speed: press and hold SET- until the desired speed is reached, or briefly press SET- to decrease the speed by small amounts. Press RESUME to return to the previously set speed. To turn speed control off, depress the brake pedal or press OFF. Press - VOL + to decrease/increase the audio volume. Press to access the previous/next preset radio station, CD track or preset satellite radio channel (if equipped). Press to activate the voice recognition system. Refer to your SYNC or Navigation supplement (if equipped) for more information. Press MEDIA repeatedly to scroll through all possible media sources (AM, FM1, FM2, CD ...etc ). 2 Power adjustable pedals (if equipped) Press the right side of the control to move the pedals closer to you or the left side of the control to move the pedals away from you. The pedals should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and in Park (P). (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with an electronic shift 4WD system which allows you to choose between 2WD High, 4WD High or 4WD Low. Choose 2H (2WD High) to provide power to the rear wheels only - used mainly for street and highway driving. This mode provides optimal smoothness and fuel economy at high speeds. Choose 4H (4WD High) for extra traction on snow or on icy roads or off-road situations. (Not intended for dry pavement use.) Choose 4L (4WD Low) when you need extra gearing to provide maximum power to all four wheels at reduced speeds. This is intended for use in situations such as deep sand, steep grades or pulling heavy objects. Please refer to your Owner's Guide for more information. Control™ (RSC®) Stability Enhancement system Your vehicle is equipped with an AdvanceTrac® stability system. This system focuses on three main areas: Traction control (which helps avoid wheel spin and loss of traction), Electronic Stability Control (which helps avoid skids or lateral slides), and Roll Stability Control™ (which helps avoid a vehicle roll-over). These features work together to help you to maintain stability and steerability of your vehicle during a variety of road conditions. If your vehicle becomes stuck in the snow, mud or sand, try turning off the AdvanceTrac® system to allow wheel spin and help increase momentum to dig the vehicle out. The system defaults to on and the control will illuminate when turned off. Refer to your Owner's Guide for safety information and more details. 9  E lectronic shift 4WD system 10 AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 9 7 8 12 11 4 8 3 1 2 5 6 wipers (if equipped) Rotate the end of the control up to increase the speed of the wipers and rotate down to decrease the speed of the wipers. Briefly press the end of the stalk for a single swipe of the wipers without washer fluid. A quick push and hold results in three swipes with washer fluid while a longer push and hold activates the wash pattern for up to five seconds. To turn on the highbeams, push the lever away from you. Pull the lever toward you to deactivate. Pull the lever towards you briefly to activate the 'flash to pass' feature. Your vehicle may be equipped with Rain sensing wipers which will turn on automatically when the vehicle senses moisture on the windshield (provided the wiper interval is set to any position other than off). The wiper speed will be adjusted automatically based on the interval setting and the moisture level on the windshield. Note: Ensure that the wiper interval is set to off (turned down to the lowest possible position) prior to entering a carwash. 3  Multi-function lever and rain sensing AUDIO Stereo In-Dash Six CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped) 4 VOL (Power/Volume) Press to turn ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease volume. 5 AM/FM Press repeatedly to cycle through AM, FM1 and FM2 frequency bands. SEEK - Press to access the previous/ next strong radio station, CD track or satellite radio channel (if equipped). 6 SIRIUS: Press SIRIUS repeatedly to cycle through SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3 modes (satellite radio, if equipped). To access more features, press MENU (when satellite radio is active) and then press to cycle through additional options of SATELLITE RADIO MENU, CHANNEL LOCKOUT MENU or SONG SEEK MENU. For a full description of these options, and SIRIUS Satellite radio, please refer to your Owner's Guide. 7 SOUND Press SOUND repeatedly to cycle through: Bass, Treble, Fade, Balance, and Speed Compensated Volume. When the desired selection appears in the display, press SEEK to make adjustments. 8 CLOCK Press CLOCK to set the time. The display will read SET TIME. Use the memory preset numbers (0-9) to enter the desired time- hours and minutes. The clock will then begin from that time. 11 Hazard flasher Press to activate the front and rear direction signals when your vehicle is disabled and is creating a safety hazard for other motorists. Press again to turn off. The hazard flashers will operate when the ignition is on or off. 1 LOAD To load a CD into the system, press LOAD. When prompted, select the desired slot (1-6) using the memory presets and insert the CD into the system. Press and hold LOAD to autoload up to six discs. Insert the discs, one at a time, when prompted. To access other loaded CDs in the system: If you are already in CD mode, simply press the memory preset (1-6) which corresponds with the desired CD slot. If you are not already in CD mode, press CD and then press the desired memory preset (1-6). 2 DIRECT Press DIRECT and then, using the memory presets (0-9), enter in the numbers of the desired station, track, MP3 folder or satellite channel (if equipped). Memory Presets (0-9): You can save up to 30 radio stations (10 each in AM, FM1 or FM2) or 30 satellite radio channels, if equipped (10 each in SAT1, SAT2 or SAT3) in your memory presets. Tune to the desired station or channel and simply press and hold a memory preset (0-9) until sound returns. 3 SCAN Press for a brief sampling of radio stations, CD tracks or satellite radio channels (if equipped). Press again to stop. 4 Airbag readiness light The air bag readiness light illuminates briefly when the ignition is turned on. If this light fails to illuminate, remains on or continues to flash after the engine is started, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. A chime will also sound if a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system is detected. COCKPIT 12 VOICE-ACTIVATED NAVIGATION SYSTEM (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with a voice-activated navigation system which integrates several functions including voice recognition, destination entry, climate control, and SIRIUS satellite radio into one easy-to-use system, displaying them on an 8" touch screen display. Note: Some features are unavailable while driving. Refer to your navigation supplement for more information.