2012 Ford F150 Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 284

Tires, Wheels and Loading 4. Shift the transmission to N (Neutral). 5. Rotate the 4WD switch from 2H to 4L and back to 2H five times within seven seconds. • If completed successfully, the instrument cluster displays NEUTRAL TOW LEAVE IN N or NEUTRAL TOW ENABLED LEAVE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL, indicating that the vehicle is safe to tow with all wheels on the ground. • If the message is not shown in the display, the procedure must be performed again from the beginning. • An audible noise may be heard as the transfer case shifts into its neutral position; this is normal. 6. Leave the transmission in N (Neutral) and turn the ignition as far as it will go toward the off position (it will not turn fully off when the transmission is in N [Neutral]). The key must be left in the ignition while towing. To lock and unlock your vehicle, use the keyless entry keypad or extra set of keys. 7. Release the brake pedal. WARNING: Do not disconnect the battery during recreational towing. Doing so will prevent the transfer case from shifting properly and may cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P (Park). WARNING: Shifting the transfer case to its neutral position for recreational towing may cause the vehicle to be able to roll even if the transmission is in P (Park). The driver or others could be injured. Make sure the foot brake is depressed and the vehicle is in a secure and safe position while the transfer case is being shifted to its neutral position. WARNING: Failing to put the transfer case in its neutral position will damage vehicle components. Note: Four-wheel-down towing status can be checked at any time by opening the driver's door or turning the ignition to the accessory or on position and verifying the NEUTRAL TOW ENABLED message is displayed in the cluster. 284 2012 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)