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Climate Controls is not selected, air may still recirculate in some instances in order to reduce vehicle warm-up time in cold conditions or to cool down time in hot conditions. Note: You may notice changes in sound between recirculated mode and other airflow modes. Passenger heated seat: Press to control the passenger heated 8. seat. Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. 9. PASS TEMP: Press to engage/disengage separate passenger side temperature control. Turn to increase/decrease the air temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle. The recommended initial setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C), then adjust for comfort. The passenger side temperature setting will appear in the upper right corner of the display. Passenger cooled seat: Press to control the passenger cooled 10. seat. Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. Driver heated seat: Press to control the driver heated seat. 11. Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. Driver cooled seat: Press to control the driver cooled seat. 12. Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. Power/Driver temperature: Press to activate/deactivate the 13. climate control system. When the system is off, outside air is prevented from entering the vehicle. Turn to increase/decrease the air temperature on the driver side of the vehicle. The control also adjusts the passenger side temperature when PASS TEMP is disengaged. The recommended initial setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C), then adjust for comfort. The driver side temperature setting will appear in the upper left corner of the display. 14. - Fan speed control: Press to decrease the fan speed. 15. A. R Rear defroster (if equipped): Press to activate/deactivate the rear window defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information. If your vehicle is equipped with both rear defroster and heated mirrors, the same button will activate both. Heated mirrors (if equipped): Press to activate/deactivate. 15. B. This feature will remove ice and snow from the side view mirrors. 74 2012 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 2nd 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	6
DATA RECORDING	7
Service Data Recording	7
Event Data Recording	7
CELL PHONE USE	9
EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION	9
Instrument Cluster	12
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	12
GAUGES	18
BASE MESSAGE CENTER	20
Info (information menu)	20
System check and vehicle feature customization	22
System warnings	24
UPLEVEL MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	31
Main menu	32
Gauge Mode	32
Trip A/B	32
Fuel Economy	33
Truck Apps (if equipped)	34
Settings	36
Information	38
Transmission indicator display	38
System warnings and status messages	39
Entertainment Systems	47
AUDIO SYSTEMS	47
AM/FM stereo system (if equipped)	47
AM/FM in-dash CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system	49
Setting the clock	50
AM/FM Radio	50
RDBS Radio	51
CD/MP3 Player	52
Satellite Radio (if equipped)	53
Sound Adjustments	56
Extra Features	57
Audio system–Navigation system based (if equipped)	57
Auxiliary input jack (Line in — if equipped)	57
USB port (if equipped)	59
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	60
Satellite radio information (if equipped)	62
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	66
SYNC? (IF EQUIPPED)	66
Climate Controls	67
SINGLE ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL	67
Operating tips	68
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	70
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH HEATED AND COOLED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	72
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH HEATED AND COOLED SEATS (NAVIGATION BASED–IF EQUIPPED)	75
TOUCHSCREEN FUNCTIONS	77
VOICE COMMANDS IN CLIMATE MODE	78
Operating tips	78
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (IF EQUIPPED)	79
REMOTE START CLIMATE OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	79
Lights	81
HEADLAMP CONTROL	81
Autolamp control (if equipped)	81
Fog lamp control (if equipped)	81
High beams	82
Flash-to-pass	82
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	82
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	83
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	83
Vertical aim adjustment	83
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	84
INTERIOR LAMPS	85
Front row map lamps (if equipped)	85
Rear dome lamp (if equipped)	85
Rear dome/courtesy lamps (if equipped)	85
Rear courtesy/reading/cargo lamps (if equipped)	86
Ambient lighting (if equipped)	86
BULB REPLACEMENT	87
Lamp assembly condensation	87
Using the right bulbs	87
Replacing exterior bulbs	88
Replacing headlamp bulbs	88
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs	90
Replacing tail/brake/turn signal/backup lamp bulbs	90
Replacing high-mount brake and cargo lamp bulbs	91
Replacing fog lamp bulbs (if equipped)	91
Replacing exterior mounted mirror turn signal indicator lamp bulbs	92
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	92
Driver Controls	93
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	93
Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with autolamp)	94
TILT OR TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING COLUMN (IF EQUIPPED)	94
Power Tilt/Telescope Steering Column (if equipped)	95
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	96
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	97
ELECTRONIC COMPASS (IF EQUIPPED)	97
Compass zone adjustment	98
Compass calibration adjustment	98
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12V DC)	99
Power point (110V AC) (if equipped)	100
Ashtray (if equipped)	101
POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)	101
One-touch up or down (front windows only)	102
Restoring the one-touch up functionality (front windows only)	102
Bounce-back (front windows only)	102
Bounce-back override (front windows only)	103
Window lock	103
Power sliding back window (if equipped)	103
Accessory delay (if equipped)	104
INTERIOR MIRROR	104
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped)	104
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	105
Power side view mirrors (if equipped)	105
Fold-away mirrors	106
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	106
Signal indicator mirrors (if equipped)	107
Telescoping trailer tow mirrors (if equipped)	107
Blind spot mirrors (if equipped)	107
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	107
POWER DEPLOYABLE RUNNING BOARDS (IF EQUIPPED)	108
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	109
Using speed controls	110
Setting speed control	110
Disengaging speed control	110
Resuming a set speed	111
Increasing speed while using speed control	111
Reducing speed while using speed control	111
Turning off speed control	111
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (IF EQUIPPED)	111
CAR2U? HOME AUTOMATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	112
Rolling code programming	113
Fixed code programming	115
Erasing the function button codes	116
FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance	116
HOMELINK? WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	116
Programming	117
Erasing the Function Button Codes	118
Reprogramming a single button	118
Programming HomeLink? to a Genie Intellicode? 2 garage door opener	119
Programing the transmitters	119
Programming HomeLink? to the Genie Intellicode? garage door opener motor	120
Clearing a HomeLink? device	120
Programing the transmitters	121
Programming HomeLink? to the Genie Intellicode? 2 powerhead	122
Clearing a HomeLink? device	122
FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance	122
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	123
Radio control features	123
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	124
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT (IF EQUIPPED)	126
TAILGATE LOCK	127
Tailgate removal	127
Tailgate step (if equipped)	129
Box side step (if equipped)	130
BED EXTENDER (IF EQUIPPED)	131
CARGO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	134
Locks and Security	140
KEYS	140
MYKEY? (IF EQUIPPED)	140
POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)	148
Smart locks (if equipped)	148
Autolock feature (if equipped)	149
Deactivating/activating autolock feature	149
Power door lock switch autolock enable/disable procedure	149
Keyless entry keypad autolock enable/disable procedure	150
Autounlock feature (if equipped)	150
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature	151
Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure	151
Keyless entry keypad autounlock enable/disable procedure	152
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS (ON VEHICLES WITH REAR DOORS)	152
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	153
Two step door unlocking	154
One step door unlocking	154
Switching from two step to one step door unlocking	154
Locking the doors	154
Car finder	154
Sounding a panic alarm	154
Memory feature (seat, mirrors and adjustable pedals)	155
Programming memory feature to transmitter	155
Deprogramming memory feature from transmitter	155
Replacing the battery	155
Replacing lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)	156
How to reprogram your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)	156
Illuminated entry	157
Remote start (if equipped)	157
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	159
Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to memory feature	159
Erasing personal code	160
Anti-scan feature	160
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry	160
SECURILOCK? PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	161
Automatic arming	161
Automatic disarming	161
Replacement keys	161
Programming spare keys	162
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	163
Arming the system	163
Disarming the system	164
Triggering the anti-theft system	164
Seating and Safety Restraints	165
FRONT SEATS	165
Adjustable head restraints	165
First-row center seat non-adjustable head restraints (if equipped)	167
Front seat	169
Using the armrest (if equipped)	170
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	171
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)	172
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	172
Memory seat/power mirrors/adjustable pedals/steering column (if equipped)	174
Easy-access/easy-out feature (if equipped)	174
Heated seats (if equipped)	175
Heated and cooled seats (if equipped)	176
Climate controlled seats air filter replacement (if equipped)	177
REAR SEATS	178
Second row head restraints	178
Folding rear head restraints (if equipped)	179
Folding up the rear seats (SuperCab only)	179
Returning the seat to seating position	180
Folding Up the Rear Seats (SuperCrew Vehicles Only)	180
Returning the Seat to the Seating Position	181
Armrest and Cupholders (if equipped)	181
Rear heated seats (if equipped)	182
PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM™	183
How does the Personal Safety System™ work?	183
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	184
Front crash severity sensor	184
Driver’s seat position sensor	184
Front passenger sensing system	184
Front safety belt usage sensors	185
Front outboard safety belt pretensioners	185
Front outboard safety belt energy management retractors	185
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	185
SAFETY BELT SYSTEM	186
Combination lap and shoulder belts	187
Safety belt with cinch tongue (front center seat only)	188
How to fasten the cinch tongue	188
Restraint of pregnant women	189
Energy management retractors	190
Safety belt locking modes	190
Safety belt pretensioner	192
Safety belt usage sensors	192
Safety belt height adjustment	193
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	193
Conditions of operation	194
Belt-Minder?	194
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder? feature	197
Safety belt extension assembly	198
	199
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	199
Important SRS precautions	200
Children and airbags	201
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	202
Front passenger sensing system	203
Determining if the system is operational	206
Seat-mounted side airbag system	207
How does the side airbag system work?	208
Determining if the system is operational	209
Safety Canopy? System	210
How does the Safety Canopy? System work?	211
Determining if the system is operational	213
SOS Post-Crash Alert System™	213
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	213
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	213
Important child restraint precautions	214
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children	216
Transporting children	218
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	219
Infant and/or toddler seats	219
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	219
Installing child safety seats in cinch tongue combination lap and shoulder belt seating position (front center seating positi	223
Attaching child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) attachments	226
Use of inboard lower anchors from the outboard seating positions (center seating use)	227
Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats	228
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	228
Front seat tether strap attachment (Regular Cab)	229
Rear seat tether strap attachment (SuperCab and SuperCrew)	230
Child booster seats	232
When children should use booster seats	232
Types of booster seats	233
The importance of shoulder belts	235
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance	235
Tires, Wheels and Loading	237
NOTICE TO OWNERS ABOUT HIGH PERFORMANCE TIRES	237
NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS	237
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS	238
Four-wheel drive (4WD) system (if equipped)	238
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	239
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	240
Treadwear	240
Traction AA A B C	240
Temperature A B C	241
TIRES	241
Glossary of Tire Terminology	241
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	242
TIRE CARE	244
Inspecting your tires and wheel valve stems	244
Tire wear	245
Damage	245
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	246
Tire Replacement Requirements	246
Safety Practices	247
Highway hazards	248
Tire and Wheel Alignment	248
Tire rotation	248
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	249
Information on “P” type tires	250
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	253
Information on “T” type tires	254
Location of the tire label	254
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	255
Changing Tires with a TPMS	256
Understanding your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	257
When your temporary spare tire is installed	257
When you believe your system is not operating properly	258
When inflating your tires	259
How temperature affects your tire pressure	259
TPMS reset procedure	260
Overview	260
Performing the TPMS reset procedure	260
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	262
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	263
Special loading instructions for owners of pick-up trucks and utility-type vehicles	270
TRAILER TOWING	270
Preparing to tow	276
Hitches	276
Weight-distributing hitch	276
Safety chains	277
Trailer brakes	277
Integrated trailer brake controller (if equipped)	277
Trailer lamps	281
Using a step bumper (if equipped)	281
Driving while you tow	282
Trailer towing tips	282
Launching or retrieving a boat	283
RECREATIONAL TOWING	283
Four-wheel-down towing	283
Driving	286
STARTING	286
Positions of the ignition	286
Preparing to start your vehicle	286
Important safety precautions	287
Starting the engine	289
Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)	289
If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions (flexible fuel vehicles only)	290
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes	290
Important Ventilating Information	290
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	290
BRAKES	292
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	292
Using ABS	293
ABS warning lamp	293
Parking brake	293
Brake over accelerator	294
ADVANCETRAC? WITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL™ (RSC?) STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM	294
STEERING	300
LIMITED-SLIP AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)	302
Electronic locking differential (ELD) (if equipped)	302
PREPARING TO DRIVE	303
BRAKE-SHIFT INTERLOCK - COLUMN-SHIFT TRANSMISSION	303
Brake-shift interlock – floor-shift transmission	306
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	307
Understanding the shift positions of the 6-speed automatic transmission	307
Understanding your SelectShift Automatic™ transmission (SST) gearshift lever (if equipped)	310
HILL START ASSIST	311
Using Hill Start Assist	312
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow	312
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	313
REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	315
BLIND SPOT MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)	320
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	321
Using the electronic shift on the fly (ESOF) 4WD system (if equipped)	322
Shifting between 2H (4X2) and 4H (4X4 High)	322
Shifting to/from 4L (4X4 low)	323
Using the 2-Speed Automatic 4WD System (If Equipped)	323
Shifting between 2H (4X2) and 4A (4WD AUTO) or 4H (4X4 HIGH )	324
Shifting between 4A (4WD AUTO) and 4H (4X4 HIGH)	325
Shifting to/from 4L (4X4 LOW)	325
Electronic locking differential (ELD) (if equipped)	325
Electronic locking differential (ELD) indicator lights	326
Activating the electronic locking differential (ELD)	327
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles	328
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	328
Basic operating principles	328
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	329
If your vehicle gets stuck	329
Emergency maneuvers	330
Parking	330
Normal characteristics	331
Sand	331
Mud and water	331
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	332
Driving on snow and ice	333
Maintenance and modifications	334
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	334
Roadside Emergencies	335
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	335
Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Getting roadside assistance	335
Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Using roadside assistance	336
Vehicles sold in Canada : Getting roadside assistance	336
Vehicles sold in Canada : Using roadside assistance	336
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	336
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF	337
FUSES AND RELAYS	337
Fuses	337
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	337
Passenger compartment fuse panel	338
Power distribution box	341
Auxiliary relay box (SVT Raptor only)	346
CHANGING THE TIRES	347
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	347
Stopping and securing the vehicle	349
Location of the spare tire and tools	350
Removing the spare tire	350
Tire change procedure	351
Stowing the flat/spare tire	354
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	355
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL	356
JUMP STARTING	356
Preparing your vehicle	357
Connecting the jumper cables	357
Jump Starting	358
Removing the jumper cables	359
WRECKER TOWING	360
Emergency towing	361
Customer Assistance	362
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	362
Away from home	362
Additional assistance	363
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	364
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	364
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	366
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	366
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	368
Obtaining a French Owner’s Guide	368
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	368
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	369
Cleaning	370
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	370
WAXING	371
PAINT CHIPS	371
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	371
ENGINE	372
	375
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	376
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	376
INSTRUMENT PANEL, DOOR PANELS AND CONSOLE (HARLEY-DAVIDSON AND FX APPEARANCE PACKAGE)	377
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	378
INTERIOR	379
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED, EXCEPT FOR THE KING RANCH? EDITION)	380
Leather seats for the King Ranch? edition only (if equipped)	380
UNDERBODY	381
FORD AND LINCOLN CAR CARE PRODUCTS	382
Maintenance and Specifications	383
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	383
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	383
Working with the engine off	383
Working with the engine on	383
OPENING THE HOOD	384
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	385
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	389
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	389
ENGINE OIL	390
Checking the engine oil	390
Adding engine oil	391
Engine oil and filter recommendations	392
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	392
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil	393
BATTERY	394
Battery management system (if equipped)	396
ENGINE COOLANT	397
Checking engine coolant	397
Adding engine coolant	398
Recycled engine coolant	400
Coolant refill capacity	400
Severe climates	401
What you should know about fail-safe cooling (if equipped)	401
How fail-safe cooling works	402
When fail-safe mode is activated	402
Engine fluid temperature management (if equipped)	403
FUEL FILTER	404
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	404
Important safety precautions	404
Refueling	407
Easy Fuel? “no cap” fuel system	407
Flex fuel vehicle (FFV) fuel fill inlet	408
Choosing the right fuel	408
Octane recommendations	409
FFV engine (if equipped)	409
Fuel quality	410
Cleaner air	410
Running out of fuel	410
Refilling with a portable fuel container	411
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	412
Measuring techniques	412

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is not selected, air may still recirculate in some instances in order to

reduce vehicle warm-up time in cold conditions or to cool down time in

hot conditions.

Note:

You may notice changes in sound between

recirculated mode and other airflow modes.

Passenger heated seat:

Press to control the passenger heated

seat. Refer to

Heated and cooled seats

in the

Seating and Safety

Restraints

chapter for more information.

PASS TEMP:

Press to engage/disengage separate passenger side

temperature control. Turn to increase/decrease the air temperature on

the passenger side of the vehicle. The recommended initial setting is

between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C), then adjust for comfort. The

passenger side temperature setting will appear in the upper right corner

of the display.

10.

Passenger cooled seat:

Press to control the passenger cooled

seat. Refer to

Heated and cooled seats

in the

Seating and Safety

Restraints

chapter for more information.

11.

Driver heated seat:

Press to control the driver heated seat.

Refer to

Heated and cooled seats

in the

Seating and Safety Restraints

chapter for more information.

12.

Driver cooled seat:

Press to control the driver cooled seat.

Refer to

Heated and cooled seats

in the

Seating and Safety Restraints

chapter for more information.

13.

Power/Driver temperature:

Press to activate/deactivate the

climate control system. When the system is off, outside air is prevented

from entering the vehicle. Turn to increase/decrease the air temperature

on the driver side of the vehicle. The control also adjusts the passenger

side temperature when PASS TEMP is disengaged. The recommended

initial setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C), then adjust for

comfort. The driver side temperature setting will appear in the upper left

corner of the display.

14.

–

Fan speed control:

Press to decrease the fan speed.

15. A.

Rear defroster (if equipped):

Press to activate/deactivate

the rear window defroster. Refer to

Rear window defroster

later in this

chapter for more information. If your vehicle is equipped with both rear

defroster and heated mirrors, the same button will activate both.

15. B.

Heated mirrors (if equipped):

Press to activate/deactivate.

This feature will remove ice and snow from the side view mirrors.

Climate Controls

2012 F-150

(f12)

Owners Guide, 2nd Printing

USA

(fus)