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Driving WARNING: Trailer sway control does not prevent a trailer from swaying, it mitigates the sway from increasing once it has occurred. If you are experiencing trailer sway it is likely that the trailer is improperly loaded for the correct tongue weight or the speed of the vehicle and trailer is too high. Pull the vehicle-trailer over to a safe location to check the trailer weight distribution and tongue load and reduce speed to a safe level while towing. If trailer sway is experienced, SLOW DOWN. Note: When trailer sway control is activated, cruise control is disabled. During trailer sway control events, the stability control light in the instrument cluster will flash momentarily. The message center will also display TRAILER SWAY REDUCE SPEED. In some cases when trailer sway is detected, the vehicle speed is too high and may be above a speed at which trailer sway will not grow continuously. This may cause the system to activate multiple times, causing a gradual reduction in speed. Note: The trailer sway control will only activate at speeds greater than 31 mph (50 km/h). Disabling trailer sway control Trailer sway control can be disabled during any key cycle. See trailer sway control under the Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Note that regardless of chosen enable state, trailer sway control will be re-enabled at each new key cycle. WARNING: Turning off trailer sway control increases the risk of loss of vehicle control, serious injury, or death. Ford does not recommend disabling this feature except in situations where speed reduction may be detrimental (e.g., hill climbing), the driver has significant trailer towing experience, and can control trailer sway and maintain safe operation. STEERING 3.7L, 5.0L and 3.5L EcoBoost™ engines: Your vehicle is equipped with an electric power steering (EPS) system. There is no fluid reservoir to check or fill. If your vehicle loses electrical power while you are driving (or if the ignition is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort. Under extreme usage conditions, the steering effort may 292 2011 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)

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	5
Protecting the environment	5
Perchlorate material	5
Breaking-in your vehicle	5
Special Notices	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
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	7
Notice to owners about high performance tires	7
Data Recording	7
Service Data Recording	7
Event Data Recording	8
Cell phone use	10
Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information	11
Instrument Cluster	14
Warning lights and chimes	14
Gauges	20
Base Message Center	21
Info (information menu)	22
System check and vehicle feature customization	24
System warnings	26
Uplevel message center (if equipped)	32
Main menu	33
Gauge Mode	34
Trip A/B	34
Fuel Economy	34
Truck Apps (if equipped)	36
Settings	38
Information	40
Transmission indicator display	41
System warnings and status messages	41
Entertainment Systems	49
Audio systems	49
AM/FM stereo system (if equipped)	49
AM/FM in-dash CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system	51
Setting the clock	52
AM/FM Radio	52
RDBS Radio	53
CD/MP3 Player	54
Satellite Radio (if equipped)	55
Sound Adjustments	58
Extra Features	59
Audio system–Navigation system based (if equipped)	59
Auxiliary input jack (Line in — if equipped)	60
USB port (if equipped)	61
General audio information	62
Satellite radio information (if equipped)	65
Navigation system (if equipped)	68
SYNC (if equipped)	68
Climate Controls	69
Single zone climate control	69
Operating tips	70
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control with heated seats (if equipped)	72
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control with heated and cooled seats (if equipped)	74
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control with heated and cooled seats (navigation based–if equipped)	77
Touchscreen functions	79
Voice commands in climate mode	80
Operating tips	80
Rear window defroster (if equipped)	81
Remote start climate operation (if equipped)	81
Lights	83
Headlamp Control	83
Autolamp control (if equipped)	83
Fog lamp control (if equipped)	83
High beams	84
Flash-to-pass	84
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	84
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	85
Aiming the headlamps	85
Vertical aim adjustment	85
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	86
Interior Lamps	87
Front row map lamps (if equipped)	87
Rear dome lamp (if equipped)	87
Rear dome/courtesy lamps (if equipped)	87
Rear courtesy/reading/cargo lamps (if equipped)	88
Ambient lighting (if equipped)	88
Bulb Replacement	89
Lamp assembly condensation	89
Using the right bulbs	89
Replacing exterior bulbs	90
Replacing headlamp bulbs	90
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs	92
Replacing tail/brake/turn signal/backup lamp bulbs	92
Replacing high-mount brake and cargo lamp bulbs	93
Replacing fog lamp bulbs (if equipped)	93
Replacing exterior mounted mirror turn signal indicator lamp bulbs	94
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	94
Driver Controls	95
Multi-function lever	95
Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with autolamp)	96
Tilt or tilt/telescope steering column (if equipped)	96
Power Tilt/Telescope Steering Column (if equipped)	97
Illuminated visor mirror (if equipped)	98
Center Console (if equipped)	99
Electronic compass (if equipped)	99
Compass zone adjustment	100
Compass calibration adjustment	100
Auxiliary power point (12V DC)	101
Power point (110V AC) (if equipped)	102
Ashtray (if equipped)	103
Power Windows (if equipped)	103
One-touch up or down (front windows only)	104
Restoring the one-touch up functionality (front windows only)	104
Bounce-back (front windows only)	104
Bounce-back override (front windows only)	105
Window lock	105
Power sliding back window (if equipped)	105
Accessory delay (if equipped)	106
Interior mirror	106
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped)	106
Exterior Mirrors	107
Power side view mirrors (if equipped)	107
Fold-away mirrors	108
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	108
Signal indicator mirrors (if equipped)	109
Telescoping trailer tow mirrors (if equipped)	109
Blind spot mirrors (if equipped)	109
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals (if equipped)	109
Power deployable running boards (if equipped)	110
Speed control (if equipped)	111
Using speed controls	112
Setting speed control	112
Disengaging speed control	112
Resuming a set speed	113
Increasing speed while using speed control	113
Reducing speed while using speed control	113
Turning off speed control	113
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	114
Radio control features	114
Moon roof (if equipped)	115
Universal garage door opener (if equipped)	116
Car2U Home Automation System (if equipped)	117
Types of garage door openers (rolling code and fixed code)	117
Rolling code programming	118
Fixed code programming	120
Erasing the Car2U Home Automation System buttons	122
FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance	122
Positive Retention Floor Mat (if equipped)	123
Tailgate lock	124
Tailgate removal	124
Tailgate step (if equipped)	125
Box side step (if equipped)	126
Bed extender (if equipped)	128
Cargo management system (if equipped)	130
Locks and Security	137
Keys	137
MyKey (if equipped)	137
Power door locks (if equipped)	145
Smart locks (if equipped)	145
Autolock feature (if equipped)	146
Deactivating/activating autolock feature	146
Power door lock switch autolock enable/disable procedure	146
Keyless entry keypad autolock enable/disable procedure	147
Autounlock feature (if equipped)	147
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature	148
Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure	148
Keyless entry keypad autounlock enable/disable procedure	149
Childproof door locks (on vehicles with rear doors)	149
Remote entry system (if equipped)	150
Two step door unlocking	151
One step door unlocking	151
Switching from two step to one step door unlocking	151
Locking the doors	151
Car finder	151
Sounding a panic alarm	151
Memory feature (seat, mirrors and adjustable pedals)	152
Programming memory feature to transmitter	152
Deprogramming memory feature from transmitter	152
Replacing the battery	152
Replacing lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)	153
How to reprogram your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)	153
Illuminated entry	154
Remote start (if equipped)	154
SecuriCode™ keyless entry system (if equipped)	156
Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to memory feature	156
Erasing personal code	157
Anti-scan feature	157
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry	157
Securilock passive anti-theft system (if equipped)	158
Automatic arming	158
Automatic disarming	158
Replacement keys	158
Programming spare keys	159
Perimeter alarm system (if equipped)	160
Arming the system	160
Disarming the system	161
Triggering the anti-theft system	161
Seating and Safety Restraints	162
Front seats	162
Adjustable head restraints	162
Front seat	165
Using the armrest (if equipped)	166
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	167
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)	168
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	168
Memory seat/power mirrors/adjustable pedals/steering column (if equipped)	170
Easy-access/easy-out feature (if equipped)	170
Heated seats (if equipped)	171
Heated and cooled seats (if equipped)	172
Climate controlled seats air filter replacement (if equipped)	173
Rear seats	174
Second row head restraints	174
Folding up the rear seats (SuperCab only)	175
Returning the seat to seating position	175
Folding up the rear seats (SuperCrew vehicles only)	176
Returning the seat to seating position	176
Armrest and cupholders (if equipped)	177
Rear heated seats (if equipped)	177
Safety restraints	178
Personal Safety System™	178
How does the Personal Safety System™ work?	179
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	179
Front crash severity sensor	179
Driver’s seat position sensor	179
Front passenger sensing system	180
Front safety belt usage sensors	181
Front outboard safety belt pretensioners	181
Front outboard safety belt energy management retractors	181
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	181
Safety restraints precautions	182
Combination lap and shoulder belts	183
Safety belt with cinch tongue (front center seat only)	184
How to fasten the cinch tongue	184
Restraint of pregnant women	185
Energy management retractors	185
Safety belt locking modes	186
Safety belt pretensioner	187
Safety belt usage sensors	188
Front safety belt height adjustment	189
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	189
Conditions of operation	189
Belt-Minder	190
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	192
Safety belt extension assembly	194
	194
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	194
Important SRS precautions	195
Children and airbags	197
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	198
Front passenger sensing system	199
Determining if the system is operational	202
Seat-mounted side airbag system	203
How does the side airbag system work?	204
Determining if the system is operational	205
Safety Canopy System	206
How does the Safety Canopy System work?	207
Determining if the system is operational	208
SOS Post-Crash Alert System™	209
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	209
Safety restraints for children	209
Important child restraint precautions	209
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children	212
Transporting children	213
Safety seats for children	214
Infant and/or toddler seats	214
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	215
Installing child safety seats in cinch tongue combination lap and shoulder belt seating position (front center seating position only)	218
Attaching child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) attachments	221
Use of inboard lower anchors from the outboard seating positions (center seating use)	223
Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats	223
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	223
Rear seat tether strap attachment (SuperCab and SuperCrew)	226
Child booster seats	227
When children should use booster seats	228
Types of booster seats	228
The importance of shoulder belts	230
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance	230
Tires, Wheels and Loading	232
Notice to utility vehicle and truck owners	232
Vehicle characteristics	232
Four-wheel drive (4WD) system (if equipped)	232
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	233
Information about uniform tire quality grading	234
Treadwear	235
Traction AA A B C	235
Temperature A B C	235
Tires	236
Glossary of tire terminology	236
Inflating your tires	237
Tire care	239
Inspecting your tires and wheel valve stems	239
Tire wear	239
Damage	239
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	240
Tire replacement requirements	240
Safety practices	242
Highway hazards	242
Tire and wheel alignment	243
Tire rotation	243
Information contained on the tire sidewall	244
Information on “P” type tires	244
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	247
Information on “T” type tires	248
Location of the tire label	248
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	249
Changing tires with a TPMS	250
Understanding your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	250
When your temporary spare tire is installed	250
When you believe your system is not operating properly	251
When inflating your tires	252
How temperature affects your tire pressure	252
TPMS reset procedure	253
Overview	253
Performing the TPMS reset procedure	253
Snow tires and chains	255
Vehicle loading – with and without a trailer	256
Special loading instructions for owners of pick-up trucks and utility-type vehicles	263
Trailer towing	264
Preparing to tow	269
Hitches	269
Weight-distributing hitch	269
Safety chains	270
Trailer brakes	270
Integrated trailer brake controller (if equipped)	270
Trailer lamps	274
Using a step bumper (if equipped)	274
Driving while you tow	274
Trailer towing tips	275
Launching or retrieving a boat	275
Recreational towing	276
Driving	278
Starting	278
Positions of the ignition	278
Preparing to start your vehicle	278
Important safety precautions	279
Starting the engine	281
Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)	281
If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions (flexible fuel vehicles only)	282
Guarding against exhaust fumes	282
Important ventilating information	282
Engine block heater (if equipped)	282
Brakes	284
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	284
Using ABS	285
ABS warning lamp	285
Parking brake	285
Brake over accelerator	286
AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control™ (RSC) stability enhancement system	286
Steering	292
Limited-slip axle (if equipped)	294
Electronic locking differential (ELD) (if equipped)	294
Preparing to drive	295
Brake-shift interlock - column-shift transmission	295
Brake-shift interlock – floor-shift transmission	298
Automatic transmission operation	299
Understanding the shift positions of the 6-speed automatic transmission	299
Understanding your SelectShift Automatic™ transmission (SST) gearshift lever (if equipped)	302
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	303
Reverse sensing system (if equipped)	304
Rearview camera system (if equipped)	306
Blind spot mirrors (if equipped)	311
Four-wheel drive (4WD) operation (if equipped)	312
Using a manual 4WD system (if equipped)	313
Shifting between 2H (4X2) and 4H (4X4 high)	313
Shifting to/from 4L (4X4 low)	313
Using the N (Neutral) position	314
Using the electronic shift 4WD system (if equipped)	314
Shifting between 2H (4X2) and 4H (4X4 high)	315
Shifting to/from 4L (4X4 low)	315
Using the all-wheel drive (AWD) system (if equipped, Harley-Davidson™ only)	316
Shifting between 2H (4X2) and AWD (auto) or 4H (high)	316
Shifting between AWD (auto) and 4H (high)	317
Electronic locking differential (ELD) (if equipped)	317
Activating the electronic locking differential (ELD)	318
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles	318
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	319
Basic operating principles	319
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	319
If your vehicle gets stuck	320
Emergency maneuvers	320
Parking	321
Normal characteristics	322
Sand	322
Mud and water	322
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	323
Driving on snow and ice	324
Maintenance and modifications	325
Driving through water	326
Roadside Emergencies	327
Roadside Assistance	327
Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Getting roadside assistance	327
Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Using roadside assistance	327
Vehicles sold in Canada : Getting roadside assistance	328
Vehicles sold in Canada : Using roadside assistance	328
Hazard flasher control	328
Fuel Pump Shut-off	328
Fuses and relays	329
Fuses	329
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	329
Passenger compartment fuse panel	330
Power distribution box	333
Auxiliary relay box (SVT Raptor only)	338
Changing the tires	339
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	339
Stopping and securing the vehicle	341
Location of the spare tire and tools	342
Removing the spare tire	342
Tire change procedure	343
Stowing the flat/spare tire	346
Wheel lug nut torque specifications	347
Running out of fuel	348
Jump starting	348
Preparing your vehicle	349
Connecting the jumper cables	349
Jump starting	350
Removing the jumper cables	351
Wrecker towing	352
Emergency towing	353
Customer Assistance	354
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	354
Away from home	354
Additional assistance	355
In California (U.S. only)	356
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. only)	357
Utilizing The Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada only)	358
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	358
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	360
Obtaining a French Owner’s Guide	360
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only)	361
Reporting safety defects (Canada only)	361
Cleaning	362
Washing the exterior	362
Waxing	363
Paint chips	363
Aluminum wheels and wheel covers	363
Engine	364
	365
Plastic (non-painted) exterior parts	366
Windows and wiper blades	366
Instrument panel and console (Harley-Davidson edition only)	367
Instrument panel/Interior trim and cluster lens	368
Interior	369
Leather seats (if equipped, except for the King Ranch edition)	370
Leather seats for the King Ranch edition only (if equipped)	370
Underbody	371
Ford and Lincoln car care products	372
Maintenance and Specifications	373
Service recommendations	373
Precautions when servicing your vehicle	373
Working with the engine off	373
Working with the engine on	373
Opening the hood	374
Identifying components in the engine compartment	375
Windshield washer fluid	379
Changing the wiper blades	379
Engine oil	380
Checking the engine oil	380
Adding engine oil	380
Engine oil and filter recommendations	381
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	381
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil	382
Battery	383
Battery management system (if equipped)	385
Engine coolant	386
Checking engine coolant	386
Adding engine coolant	387
Recycled engine coolant	389
Coolant refill capacity	389
Severe climates	389
What you should know about fail-safe cooling (if equipped)	390
How fail-safe cooling works	390
When fail-safe mode is activated	391
Engine fluid temperature management (if equipped)	391
Fuel Filter	393
What you should know about automotive fuels	393
Important safety precautions	393
Refueling	395
Easy Fuel “no cap” fuel system	396
Flex fuel vehicle (FFV) fuel fill inlet	397
Choosing the right fuel	397
Octane recommendations	397
FFV engine (if equipped)	398
Fuel quality	398
Cleaner air	399
Running out of fuel	399
Refilling with a portable fuel container	400
Essentials of good fuel economy	401
Measuring techniques	401
Filling the tank	401
Calculating fuel economy	402
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	402
Habits	402
Maintenance	403
Conditions	403
Emission control system	404
On-board diagnostics (OBD-II)	405
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	406
Power steering fluid (6.2L V8 engine only)	406
Brake fluid	407
Transmission fluid	407
Checking 6-speed automatic transmission fluid	407
Transfer case fluid (if equipped)	408

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WARNING:

Trailer sway control does not prevent a trailer from

swaying, it mitigates the sway from increasing once it has

occurred. If you are experiencing trailer sway it is likely that the trailer

is improperly loaded for the correct tongue weight or the speed of the

vehicle and trailer is too high. Pull the vehicle-trailer over to a safe

location to check the trailer weight distribution and tongue load and

reduce speed to a safe level while towing. If trailer sway is

experienced, SLOW DOWN.

Note:

When trailer sway control is

activated, cruise control is disabled.

During trailer sway control events, the stability control light in the

instrument cluster will flash momentarily. The message center will also

display

TRAILER SWAY REDUCE SPEED.

In some cases when trailer

sway is detected, the vehicle speed is too high and may be above a

speed at which trailer sway will not grow continuously. This may cause

the system to activate multiple times, causing a gradual reduction in

speed.

Note:

The trailer sway control will only activate at speeds greater than

31 mph (50 km/h).

Disabling trailer sway control

Trailer sway control can be disabled during any key cycle. See trailer

sway control under the

Message center

in the

Instrument Cluster

chapter. Note that regardless of chosen enable state, trailer sway control

will be re-enabled at each new key cycle.

WARNING:

Turning off trailer sway control increases the risk of

loss of vehicle control, serious injury, or death. Ford does not

recommend disabling this feature except in situations where speed

reduction may be detrimental (e.g., hill climbing), the driver has

significant trailer towing experience, and can control trailer sway and

maintain safe operation.

STEERING

3.7L, 5.0L and 3.5L EcoBoost™ engines:

Your vehicle is equipped with an electric power steering (EPS) system.

There is no fluid reservoir to check or fill.

If your vehicle loses electrical power while you are driving (or if the

ignition is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes

more effort. Under extreme usage conditions, the steering effort may

Driving

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2011 F-150

(f12)

Owners Guide, 3rd Printing

USA

(fus)