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Brakes To set the parking brake, press the parking brake pedal down to its fullest extent. The brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster will illuminate and remains illuminated until the parking brake is released. To release the parking brake, press the parking brake pedal down again. If you are parking your vehicle on a grade or with a trailer, press and hold the brake pedal down, then set the parking brake. There may be a little vehicle movement as the parking brake sets to hold the vehicle's weight. This is normal and should be no reason for concern. If needed, press and hold the service brake pedal down, then try reapplying the parking brake. Chock the wheels if required. If the parking brake cannot hold the weight of the vehicle, the parking brake may need to be serviced or the vehicle may be overloaded. Note: You may notice various noises when you apply and release the electric parking brake. This is normal and no cause for concern. Applying the Electric Parking Brake WARNING If the brake system warning lamp does not illuminate or flashes, there could be a problem with your electric parking brake. Have the system checked by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE (If Equipped) The electric parking brake replaces the conventional foot brake. The operating switch is located on the instrument panel left of the steering wheel. WARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the transmission is locked in park (P). Failure to set the parking brake and engage park could result in vehicle roll-away, property damage or bodily injury. Note: When you apply the electric parking brake in certain conditions, for example, on a steep hill, the electric parking brake may reapply the brakes within ten minutes. E169085 Pull the switch up to apply the electric parking brake. The brake system warning lamp will illuminate to confirm that the electric parking brake has been applied. See Information Displays (page 105). Note: The brake system warning lamp will remain illuminated for about ten seconds if you switch the ignition off with the parking brake applied, or apply the parking brake while the ignition is off. Note: The electric parking brake will not automatically apply. You must apply the electric parking brake using the electric parking brake switch. 193 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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To set the parking brake, press the parking

brake pedal down to its fullest extent. The

brake warning lamp in the instrument

cluster will illuminate and remains

illuminated until the parking brake is

released.

To release the parking brake, press the

parking brake pedal down again.

If you are parking your vehicle on a grade

or with a trailer, press and hold the brake

pedal down, then set the parking brake.

There may be a little vehicle movement as

the parking brake sets to hold the vehicle's

weight. This is normal and should be no

reason for concern. If needed, press and

hold the service brake pedal down, then

try reapplying the parking brake. Chock the

wheels if required. If the parking brake

cannot hold the weight of the vehicle, the

parking brake may need to be serviced or

the vehicle may be overloaded.

ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE

(If

Equipped)

The electric parking brake replaces the

conventional foot brake. The operating

switch is located on the instrument panel

left of the steering wheel.

WARNING

Always set the parking brake fully

and make sure the transmission is

locked in park (P). Failure to set the

parking brake and engage park could result

in vehicle roll-away, property damage or

bodily injury.

Note:

When you apply the electric parking

brake in certain conditions, for example, on

a steep hill, the electric parking brake may

reapply the brakes within ten minutes.

Note:

You may notice various noises when

you apply and release the electric parking

brake. This is normal and no cause for

concern.

Applying the Electric Parking

Brake

WARNING

If the brake system warning lamp

does not illuminate or flashes, there

could be a problem with your electric

parking brake. Have the system checked

by an authorized dealer as soon as

possible.

E169085

Pull the switch up to apply the electric

parking brake.

The brake system warning lamp will

illuminate to confirm that the electric

parking brake has been applied. See

Information Displays

(page 105).

Note:

The brake system warning lamp will

remain illuminated for about ten seconds if

you switch the ignition off with the parking

brake applied, or apply the parking brake

while the ignition is off.

Note:

The electric parking brake will not

automatically apply. You must apply the

electric parking brake using the electric

parking brake switch.

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