2011 Ford F150 Regular Cab Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 96

Driver Controls Windshield washer: Press the end of the stalk: • briefly: causes a single swipe of the wipers without washer fluid. o • a quick press and hold: the wipers will swipe three times with washer fluid. • a long press and hold: the wipers and washer fluid will be activated for up to ten seconds. Note: Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty. This may cause the washer pump to overheat. Check the washer fluid level frequently. Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry. This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper motor to burn out. Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield, always use the windshield washer. In freezing weather, be sure the wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield before operating the wipers. Courtesy wipe feature: One extra wipe will occur a few seconds after washing the front window to clear any excess washer fluid remaining on the windshield. This feature can be enabled/disabled through the message center. Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with autolamp) When the windshield wipers are turned on during daylight, and the headlamp control is in the autolamp position, the exterior lamps will turn on after a brief delay and will remain on until the wipers are turned off. TILT OR TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING COLUMN (IF EQUIPPED) To adjust the steering column: 1. Pull the lever down to unlock the steering column. 2. Adjust the steering wheel up or down. 3. If also equipped with the telescope feature, adjust the steering wheel in or out. 4. While holding the steering wheel in place, pull the lever up to its original position to lock the steering column. 96 2011 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)