Home » Ford Manuals » 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab » Manual Viewer

2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 275

2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab Manual

Get 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab PDF manuals and user guides

View all 2010 Ford F150 Regular Cab manuals

Page 275 highlights

Driving If you should experience cold weather starting problems on E85 ethanol, and neither an alternative brand of E85 ethanol nor an engine block heater is available, the addition of unleaded gasoline to your tank will improve cold starting performance. Your vehicle is designed to operate on E85 ethanol alone, unleaded gasoline alone, or any mixture of the two. See Choosing the right fuel in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on ethanol. If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions (flexible fuel vehicles only) 1. Press and hold down the accelerator 1/3 to 1/2 way to floor, then crank the engine. 2. When the engine starts, release the key, then gradually release the accelerator pedal as the engine speeds up. If the engine still fails to start, repeat Step 1. Guarding against exhaust fumes Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects. WARNING: If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped for a long period of time, open the windows at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) or adjust the heating or air conditioning to bring in fresh air. ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which aids in starting and allows the heater/defroster system to respond quickly. If your vehicle is equipped with this system, your equipment includes a heater element which is installed in your engine block and a wire harness which allows the user to connect the system to a grounded 120 volt A/C electrical source. The block heater system is most effective when outdoor temperatures reach below 0°F (-18°C). For flexible fuel vehicles, if operating with E85 ethanol, an engine block heater must be used if ambient temperature is below 0°F (-18°C). See Cold weather starting earlier in this chapter for more information on starting with ethanol. 275

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	5
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	5
Special instructions	6
Using your vehicle with a snowplow	6
Using your vehicle as an ambulance	6
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles	6
NOTICE TO OWNERS ABOUT HIGH PERFORMANCE TIRES	6
DATA RECORDING	7
Service Data Recording	7
Event Data Recording	7
CELL PHONE USE	9
EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION	9
Instrument Cluster	12
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	12
GAUGES	18
STANDARD MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	22
Selectable features (information menu)	22
System warnings	26
OPTIONAL MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	30
Info (information menu)	30
System check and vehicle feature customization	32
System warnings	34
Entertainment Systems	40
AUDIO SYSTEMS	40
AM/FM stereo system (if equipped)	40
AM/FM in-dash CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system	42
Setting the clock	43
AM/FM Radio	43
RDBS Radio	44
CD/MP3 Player	45
Satellite Radio (if equipped)	46
Sound Adjustments	49
Extra Features	50
Audio system–Navigation system based (if equipped)	50
Auxiliary input jack (Line in — if equipped)	50
USB port (if equipped)	52
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	53
Satellite radio information (if equipped)	55
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	58
SYNC (IF EQUIPPED)	58
Climate Controls	59
SINGLE ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL	59
Operating tips	60
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	62
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH HEATED AND COOLED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	64
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH HEATED AND COOLED SEATS (NAVIGATION BASED–IF EQUIPPED)	67
TOUCHSCREEN FUNCTIONS	69
VOICE COMMANDS IN CLIMATE MODE	70
Operating tips	70
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (IF EQUIPPED)	71
Lights	72
HEADLAMP CONTROL	72
Autolamp control (if equipped)	72
Fog lamp control (if equipped)	72
High beams	73
Flash-to-pass	73
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	73
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	74
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	74
Vertical aim adjustment	74
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	75
INTERIOR LAMPS	76
Front row map lamps (if equipped)	76
Rear dome lamp (if equipped)	76
Rear dome/courtesy lamps (if equipped)	76
Rear courtesy/reading/cargo lamps (if equipped)	77
Ambient lighting (if equipped)	77
BULB REPLACEMENT	78
Lamp assembly condensation	78
Using the right bulbs	78
Replacing exterior bulbs	79
Replacing headlamp bulbs	79
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs	80
Replacing tail/brake/turn signal/backup lamp bulbs	81
Replacing high-mount brake and cargo lamp bulbs	82
Replacing fog lamp bulbs (if equipped)	82
Replacing exterior mounted mirror turn signal indicator lamp bulbs	82
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	83
Driver Controls	84
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	84
TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)	85
POWER TILT STEERING (IF EQUIPPED)	86
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	87
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	88
ELECTRONIC COMPASS (IF EQUIPPED)	88
Compass zone adjustment	89
Compass calibration adjustment	89
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12V DC)	90
Cupholder/Ashtray (if equipped)	91
Ashtray (if equipped)	91
POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)	91
One-touch down	92
Window lock	92
Power sliding back window (if equipped)	93
Accessory delay (if equipped)	93
INTERIOR MIRROR	93
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped)	93
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	94
Power side view mirrors (if equipped)	94
Fold-away mirrors	95
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	95
Exterior mounted mirror turn signal indicator (if equipped)	96
Telescoping trailer tow mirrors (if equipped)	96
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	97
POWER DEPLOYABLE RUNNING BOARDS (IF EQUIPPED)	97
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	99
Setting speed control	99
Disengaging speed control	99
Resuming a set speed	100
Increasing speed while using speed control	100
Reducing speed while using speed control	100
Turning off speed control	101
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	101
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	103
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (IF EQUIPPED)	104
HomeLink Wireless Control System (if equipped)	104
Programming	105
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	106
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	107
Erasing HomeLink buttons	107
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	107
Car2U Home Automation System (if equipped)	108
Types of garage door openers (rolling code and fixed code)	108
Rolling code programming	109
Fixed code programming	111
Erasing the Car2U Home Automation System buttons	112
FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance	113
TAILGATE LOCK	113
Tailgate removal	114
Tailgate step (if equipped)	115
Box side step (if equipped)	116
BED EXTENDER (IF EQUIPPED)	117
CARGO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	120
Locks and Security	126
KEYS	126
MYKEY™ (IF EQUIPPED)	126
POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)	132
Smart unlocking feature	132
Autolock	132
Deactivating/activating autolock	133
Power door unlock/lock procedure	133
Keyless entry keypad procedure	134
Message center procedure	134
Autounlock feature	134
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature	134
Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure	135
Keyless entry keypad autounlock enable/disable procedure	135
Message center procedure	135
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS (ON VEHICLES WITH REAR DOORS)	136
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	136
Two step door unlocking	137
One step door unlocking	137
Switching from two step to one step door unlocking	137
Locking the doors	137
Car finder	138
Sounding a panic alarm	138
Memory feature (seat, mirrors, adjustable pedals and steering column) (if equipped)	138
Programming memory feature to Transmitter	139
Deprogramming memory feature from Transmitter	139
Replacing the battery	139
Replacing lost transmitters	140
Programming remote transmitters	140
Illuminated entry	141
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	142
Anti-scan feature	142
Programming a personal entry code	143
Erasing personal code	143
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry keypad	143
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	144
Anti-theft indicator	145
Automatic arming	145
Automatic disarming	145
Replacement keys	145
Programming spare keys	145
Seating and Safety Restraints	147
SEATING	147
Adjustable head restraints	147
Front seat	150
Using the armrest (if equipped)	151
Using the manual lumbar support	152
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)	153
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	153
Memory seat/power mirrors/adjustable pedals/steering column (if equipped)	155
Easy-access/easy-out feature (if equipped)	155
Deactivating/activating the easy access/easy out feature	156
Heated seats (if equipped)	157
Heated and cooled seats (if equipped)	157
Cooled seats	158
Climate controlled seats air filter replacement (if equipped)	159
REAR SEATS	160
Second row head restraints	160
Folding up the rear seats (SuperCab only)	163
Returning the seat to seating position	163
Folding up the rear seats (SuperCrew vehicles only)	163
Returning the seat to seating position	164
Armrest and cupholders (if equipped)	164
Rear heated seats (if equipped)	165
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	166
Personal Safety System™	166
How does the Personal Safety System™ work?	166
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	167
Front crash severity sensor	167
Driver’s seat position sensor	167
Front passenger sensing system	167
Front safety belt usage sensors	168
Front outboard safety belt pretensioners	168
Front outboard safety belt energy management retractors	168
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	169
Safety restraints precautions	169
Combination lap and shoulder belts	171
Center front safety belt (Regular Cab center and CrewCab rear center seating positions only)	171
Safety belt with cinch tongue (Regular Cab center only)	172
How to fasten the cinch tongue (Regular Cab center only)	172
Lap belts	173
Adjusting the lap belt (Front center seat position SuperCab and SuperCrew only)	173
Energy management retractors	175
Vehicle sensitive mode	175
Automatic locking mode	175
When to use the automatic locking mode	176
How to use the automatic locking mode	176
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	177
Safety belt pretensioner	177
Safety belt usage sensors	178
Front safety belt height adjustment	179
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	179
Conditions of operation	179
Belt-Minder	180
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	183
Safety belt extension assembly	184
	185
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	185
Important SRS precautions	186
Children and airbags	187
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	188
Front passenger sensing system	189
Determining if the system is operational	192
Seat-mounted side airbag system	193
How does the side airbag system work?	194
Determining if the system is operational	195
Safety Canopy System	196
How does the Safety Canopy System work?	197
Determining if the system is operational	198
SOS Post-Crash Alert System™	199
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	199
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	199
Important child restraint precautions	199
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children	202
Transporting children	203
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	204
Infant and/or toddler seats	204
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	205
Installing child safety seats in cinch tongue combination lap and shoulder belt seating position (front center seating position only)	208
Installing child safety seats in the front row lap belt seating positions (SuperCab and SuperCrew)	211
Attaching child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) attachments	212
Use of inboard lower anchors from the outboard seating positions (center seating use)	214
Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats	214
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	214
Rear seat tether strap attachment	217
Child booster seats	218
When children should use booster seats	219
Types of booster seats	219
The importance of shoulder belts	221
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance	221
Tires, Wheels and Loading	223
NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS	223
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS	223
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	224
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	225
Treadwear	226
Traction AA A B C	226
Temperature A B C	226
TIRES	227
Glossary of tire terminology	227
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	228
TIRE CARE	230
Inspecting your tires and wheel valve stems	230
Tire wear	230
Damage	230
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	231
Tire replacement requirements	231
Safety practices	233
Highway hazards	233
Tire and wheel alignment	233
Tire rotation	234
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	235
Information on “P” type tires	236
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	239
Information on “T” type tires	240
Location of the tire label	240
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) (IF EQUIPPED)	241
Understanding your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	243
When your temporary spare tire is installed	243
When you believe your system is not operating properly	244
When inflating your tires	245
How temperature affects your tire pressure	245
TPMS reset procedure	246
Overview	246
Performing the TPMS reset procedure	246
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	248
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	249
Special loading instructions for owners of pick-up trucks and utility-type vehicles	256
TRAILER TOWING	256
Preparing to tow	262
Hitches	262
Weight-distributing hitch	262
Safety chains	263
Trailer brakes	263
Integrated trailer brake controller (if equipped)	263
Trailer lamps	267
Using a step bumper (if equipped)	267
Driving while you tow	267
Servicing after towing	268
Trailer towing tips	268
Launching or retrieving a boat	268
RECREATIONAL TOWING	269
Driving	271
STARTING	271
Positions of the ignition	271
Preparing to start your vehicle	271
Important safety precautions	272
Starting the engine	274
Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)	274
If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions (flexible fuel vehicles only)	275
Guarding against exhaust fumes	275
Important ventilating information	275
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	275
BRAKES	277
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	277
Using ABS	278
ABS warning lamp	278
Parking brake	278
ADVANCETRAC WITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL™ (RSC) STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM	279
STEERING	285
LIMITED-SLIP AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)	285
Electronic locking differential (ELD) axle (if equipped)	286
PREPARING TO DRIVE	286
BRAKE-SHIFT INTERLOCK - COLUMN-SHIFT TRANSMISSION	287
Brake-shift interlock – floor-shift transmission	289
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	291
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transmission	291
Driving with a 6–speed automatic transmission	293
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	296
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	297
REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	299
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	301
Using a manual 4WD system (if equipped)	302
Shifting between 2H (4X2) and 4H (4X4 high)	302
Shifting to/from 4L (4X4 low)	303
Using the N (Neutral) position	303
Using the electronic shift 4WD system (if equipped)	304
Shifting between 2H (4X2) and 4H (4X4 High)	304
Shifting to/from 4L (4X4 low)	304
Using the all-wheel drive (AWD) system (if equipped, Harley-Davidson™ only)	305
Shifting between 2H (4X2) and AWD (auto) or 4H (high)	305
Shifting between AWD (auto) and 4H (high)	306
Electronic locking differential (ELD) (if equipped)	306
Activating the electronic locking differential (ELD)	307
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles	307
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	307
Basic operating principles	308
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	308
If your vehicle gets stuck	309
Emergency maneuvers	309
Parking	310
Normal characteristics	311
Sand	311
Mud and water	311
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	312
Driving on snow and ice	313
Maintenance and modifications	314
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	314
SNOWPLOWING	315
Installing the snowplow	315
Operating the vehicle with the snowplow attached	316
Snowplowing with your airbag equipped vehicle	316
Transmission operation while plowing	317
Engine temperature while plowing	317
Roadside Emergencies	319
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	319
Getting roadside assistance	319
Using roadside assistance	320
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	320
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF	321
FUSES AND RELAYS	321
Fuses	321
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	322
Passenger compartment fuse panel	322
Power distribution box	325
CHANGING THE TIRES	330
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	330
Stopping and securing the vehicle	332
Location of the spare tire and tools	332
Removing the spare tire	333
Tire change procedure	333
Stowing the flat/spare tire	336
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	337
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL	338
JUMP STARTING	338
Preparing your vehicle	339
Connecting the jumper cables	339
Jump starting	341
Removing the jumper cables	342
WRECKER TOWING	344
Emergency towing	345
Customer Assistance	346
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	346
Away from home	346
Additional assistance	347
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	348
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	349
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	350
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	350
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	351
Obtaining a French Owner’s Guide	351
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	352
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	352
Cleaning	353
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	353
WAXING	354
PAINT CHIPS	354
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	354
ENGINE	355
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	356
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	356
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE (HARLEY-DAVIDSON EDITION ONLY)	357
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	358
INTERIOR	359
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED, EXCEPT FOR THE KING RANCH SUPERCREW)	360
Leather seats for the King Ranch SuperCrew only (if equipped)	360
UNDERBODY	361
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	362
Maintenance and Specifications	363
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	363
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	363
Working with the engine off	363
Working with the engine on	363
OPENING THE HOOD	364
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	365
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	367
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	367
ENGINE OIL	368
Checking the engine oil	368
Adding engine oil	368
Engine oil and filter recommendations	369
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	369
BATTERY	370
ENGINE COOLANT	372
Checking engine coolant	372
Adding engine coolant	373
Recycled engine coolant	375
Coolant refill capacity	375
Severe climates	376
What you should know about fail-safe cooling (if equipped)	376
How fail-safe cooling works	377
When fail-safe mode is activated	377
FUEL FILTER	378
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	378
Important safety precautions	378
Refueling	380
Easy Fuel™ “no cap” fuel system	381
Flex fuel vehicle (FFV) fuel fill inlet	382
Choosing the right fuel	382
Octane recommendations	383
FFV engine (if equipped)	383
Fuel quality	383
Cleaner air	384
Running out of fuel	384
Refilling with a portable fuel container	385
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	386
Measuring techniques	386
Filling the tank	386
Calculating fuel economy	387
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	387
Habits	387
Maintenance	388
Conditions	388
EPA fuel economy estimates	389
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	389
On-board diagnostics (OBD-II)	390
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	391
POWER STEERING FLUID	392
BRAKE FLUID	392
TRANSMISSION FLUID	393
Checking 4-speed automatic transmission fluid	393
Low fluid level	393
Correct fluid level	393
High fluid level	394
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	394
Checking 6-speed automatic transmission fluid	395
TRANSFER CASE FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)	395
AIR FILTER	396

Match case Limit results 1 per page

If you should experience cold weather starting problems on E

ethanol,

and neither an alternative brand of E

ethanol nor an engine block

heater is available, the addition of unleaded gasoline to your tank will

improve cold starting performance. Your vehicle is designed to operate

on E

ethanol alone, unleaded gasoline alone, or any mixture of the two.

See

Choosing the right fuel

in the

Maintenance and Specifications

chapter for more information on ethanol.

If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions (flexible

fuel vehicles only)

1. Press and hold down the accelerator 1/3 to 1/2 way to floor, then

crank the engine.

2. When the engine starts, release the key, then gradually release the

accelerator pedal as the engine speeds up. If the engine still fails to start,

repeat Step 1.

Guarding against exhaust fumes

Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes. Take precautions to avoid

its dangerous effects.

WARNING:

If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have

your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you

smell exhaust fumes.

Important ventilating information

If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped for a long period of

time, open the windows at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) or adjust the heating or

air conditioning to bring in fresh air.

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)

An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which aids in starting

and allows the heater/defroster system to respond quickly. If your vehicle

is equipped with this system, your equipment includes a heater element

which is installed in your engine block and a wire harness which allows

the user to connect the system to a grounded 120 volt A/C electrical

source. The block heater system is most effective when outdoor

temperatures reach below 0°F (-18°C).

For flexible fuel vehicles, if operating with E

ethanol, an engine block

heater must be used if ambient temperature is below 0°F (-18°C).

See

Cold weather starting

earlier in this chapter for more information

on starting with ethanol.

Driving

275