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Starting and Stopping the Engine Ignition Modes Note: You can crank the engine for a total of 60 seconds (without the engine starting) before the starting system temporarily disables. The 60 seconds does not have to be all at once. For example, if you crank the engine three times for 20 seconds each time, without the engine starting, you reached the 60-second time limit. A message appears in the information display alerting you that you exceeded the cranking time. You cannot attempt to start the engine for at least 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, you are limited to a 15-second engine cranking time. You need to wait 60 minutes before you can crank the engine for 60 seconds again. Before starting the engine, check the following: • Make sure all occupants have fastened their safety belts. • Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off. • Make sure the parking brake is on. • Move the transmission selector lever to position P. • Turn the ignition key to on. If your vehicle is equipped with a keyless ignition, see the following instructions. E144447 The keyless starting system has three modes: Off: Turns the ignition off. • Without applying the brake pedal, press and release the button once when the ignition is in the on mode, or when the engine is running but the vehicle is not moving. On: All electrical circuits are operational and the warning lamps and indicators illuminate. • Without applying the brake pedal, press and release the button once. Start: Starts the vehicle. The engine may not start when the vehicle starts. • Press the brake pedal, and then press the button for any length of time. An indicator light on the button illuminates when then ignition is on and when the engine starts. Vehicles with an Ignition Key Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal. 1. Fully press the brake pedal. If your vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, fully press the clutch pedal also. 2. Turn the key to start to start the engine. Release the key when the engine starts. Note: The engine may continue cranking for up to 15 seconds or until it starts. Note: If you cannot start the engine on the first try, wait for a short period and try again. STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE When you start the engine, the idle speed increases. This helps to warm up the engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer. 161 F-150 (), enUSA, First Printing

Section	Page
Copyright ©	2
Introduction	10
About This Manual	10
Symbols Glossary	10
Data Recording	12
California Proposition 65	14
Perchlorate	14
Ford Credit	14
Replacement Parts Recommendation	14
Special Notices	15
Mobile Communications Equipment	15
Export Unique Options	16
At a Glance	17
Front Exterior Overview	17
Rear Exterior Overview	18
Vehicle Interior Overview	19
Instrument Panel Overview	20
Child Safety	22
General Information	22
Installing Child Seats	23
Booster Seats	34
Child Seat Positioning	36
Child Safety Locks	38
Safety Belts	40
Principle of Operation	40
Fastening the Safety Belts	41
Safety Belt Height Adjustment	45
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime	46
Safety Belt Minder	46
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance	48
Personal Safety System™	49
Personal Safety System™	49
Supplementary Restraints System	50
Principle of Operation	50
Driver and Passenger Airbags	51
Front Passenger Sensing System	52
Side Airbags	54
Safety Canopy™	55
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator	56
Airbag Disposal	57
Keys and Remote Controls	58
General Information on Radio Frequencies	58
Remote Control	58
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control	63
MyKey™	64
Principle of Operation	64
Creating a MyKey	65
Clearing All MyKeys	65
Checking MyKey System Status	66
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems	67
MyKey Troubleshooting	67
Locks	69
Locking and Unlocking	69
Keyless Entry	71
Security	74
Passive Anti-Theft System	74
Anti-Theft Alarm	76
Power Running Boards	78
Using Power Running Boards	78
Steering Wheel	80
Adjusting the Steering Wheel	80
Audio Control	81
Voice Control	82
Cruise Control	82
Information Display Control	82
Pedals	83
Adjusting the Pedals	83
Wipers and Washers	84
Windshield Wipers	84
Autowipers	84
Windshield Washers	85
Lighting	86
Lighting Control	86
Autolamps	86
Instrument Lighting Dimmer	87
Daytime Running Lamps	88
Automatic High Beam Control	88
Front Fog Lamps	89
Direction Indicators	90
Spot Lamps	90
Interior Lamps	91
Ambient Lighting	92
Windows and Mirrors	93
Power Windows	93
Exterior Mirrors	94
Interior Mirror	97
Sun Visors	98
Moonroof	98
Instrument Cluster	100
Gauges	100
Warning Lamps and Indicators	103
Audible Warnings and Indicators	107
Information Displays	108
General Information	108
Information Messages	123
Climate Control	136
Manual Climate Control	136
Automatic Climate Control	138
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate	140
Heated Windows and Mirrors	142
Remote Start	142
Seats	144
Sitting in the Correct Position	144
Head Restraints	144
Manual Seats	146
Power Seats	147
Memory Function	149
Rear Seats	150
Heated Seats	150
Climate Controlled Seats	151
Front Seat Armrest	152
Rear Seat Armrest	153
Universal Garage Door Opener	154
Universal Garage Door Opener	154
Auxiliary Power Points	159
Auxiliary Power Points	159
Storage Compartments	161
Center Console	161
Overhead Console	162
Starting and Stopping the Engine	163
General Information	163
Ignition Switch	163
Keyless Starting	163
Starting a Gasoline Engine	164
Engine Block Heater	167
Unique Driving Characteristics	169
Auto-Start-Stop	169
Fuel and Refueling	171
Safety Precautions	171
Fuel Quality	172
Running Out of Fuel	173
Refueling	174
Fuel Consumption	175
Emission Control System	176
Transmission	179
Automatic Transmission	179
Four-Wheel Drive	185
Using Four-Wheel Drive	185
Rear Axle	193
Electronic Locking Differential	193
Brakes	195
General Information	195
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes	195
Parking Brake	195
Electric Parking Brake	196
Hill Start Assist	198
Traction Control	200
Principle of Operation	200
Using Traction Control	200
Stability Control	201
Principle of Operation	201
Using Stability Control	202
Terrain Response	203
Principle of Operation	203
Using Hill Descent Control	203
Parking Aids	205
Parking Aid	205
Active Park Assist	206
Rear View Camera	210
	360
Technical Specifications	361
Capacities and Specifications	362
Engine Specifications	362
Motorcraft Parts	363
Vehicle Identification Number	363
Vehicle Certification Label	364
Transmission Code Designation	365
Capacities and Specifications	366
Capacities and Specifications	370
Capacities and Specifications	375
Capacities and Specifications	379
Audio System	384
General Information	384
Audio Unit	385
Audio Unit	387
Audio Unit	389
Audio Unit	391
Audio Unit	394
Digital Radio	395
Satellite Radio	397
Audio Input Jack	400
USB Port	400
Media Hub	401
SYNC™	402
General Information	402
Using Voice Recognition	404
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone	406
SYNC™ Applications and Services	416
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player	424
SYNC™ Troubleshooting	431
MyFord Touch™	441
General Information	441
Settings	448
Entertainment	458
Phone	475
Information	481
Climate	490
Navigation	493
Accessories	502
Accessories	502
Appendices	504
End User License Agreement	504
Extended Service Plan (ESP)	519
Extended Service Plan (ESP)	519
Scheduled Maintenance	521
General Maintenance Information	521
Normal Scheduled Maintenance	524
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance	527
Scheduled Maintenance Record	530

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Ignition Modes

E144447

The keyless starting system has three

modes:

Off:

Turns the ignition off.

•

Without applying the brake pedal,

press and release the button once

when the ignition is in the on mode, or

when the engine is running but the

vehicle is not moving.

On:

All electrical circuits are operational

and the warning lamps and indicators

illuminate.

•

Without applying the brake pedal,

press and release the button once.

Start:

Starts the vehicle. The engine may

not start when the vehicle starts.

•

Press the brake pedal, and then press

the button for any length of time. An

indicator light on the button illuminates

when then ignition is on and when the

engine starts.

STARTING A GASOLINE

ENGINE

When you start the engine, the idle speed

increases. This helps to warm up the

engine. If the engine idle speed does not

slow down automatically, have your

vehicle checked by an authorized dealer.

Note:

You can crank the engine for a total

of 60 seconds (without the engine starting)

before the starting system temporarily

disables. The 60 seconds does not have to

be all at once. For example, if you crank the

engine three times for 20 seconds each

time, without the engine starting, you

reached the 60-second time limit. A

message appears in the information display

alerting you that you exceeded the cranking

time. You cannot attempt to start the engine

for at least 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, you

are limited to a 15-second engine cranking

time. You need to wait 60 minutes before

you can crank the engine for 60 seconds

again.

Before starting the engine, check the

following:

•

Make sure all occupants have fastened

their safety belts.

•

Make sure the headlamps and

electrical accessories are off.

•

Make sure the parking brake is on.

•

Move the transmission selector lever

to position

•

Turn the ignition key to on. If your

vehicle is equipped with a keyless

ignition, see the following instructions.

Vehicles with an Ignition Key

Note:

Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

Fully press the brake pedal. If your

vehicle is equipped with a manual

transmission, fully press the clutch

pedal also.

Turn the key to start to start the engine.

Release the key when the engine starts.

Note:

The engine may continue cranking

for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.

Note:

If you cannot start the engine on the

first try, wait for a short period and try again.

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Starting and Stopping the Engine