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To return to a previously set speed, press RSM.

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To turn off, turn off the ignition or press OFF.

VOL +/- :

Press to increase/decrease volume levels.

:

Press to access the previous/next radio station,

CD track or preset satellite radio channel.

MEDIA:

Press repeatedly to access all possible

media sources.

:

Press to access voice recognition, if equipped.

:

Press to access SYNC

®

phone features,

if equipped.

Use the arrows and OK buttons on the left side of your

steering wheel to scroll and make selections in these

menus. Your main menu selections are: Gauge Mode,

Trip A/B, Fuel Economy, Truck Apps, Settings

and Information.

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In the Truck Apps menu, you can select from Off

Road and Trailer settings.

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In the Settings menu, you can select from Driver

Assist Features such as: Rear Park Aid, Rear View

Camera, Trailer Brake and Trailer Sway Control. The

vehicle menu provides access to features such as:

Autolamp Delay, Compass, DTE (Distance to empty),

Locks, Oil Life Reset, Running boards and Remote

Start. You can also access the MyKey

®

menu and

settings as well as adjust the language and more.

For more information, refer to the Instrument Cluster

chapter in your Owner’s Guide.

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TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER (if equipped)

Your F-150 offers an available fully-integrated trailer

brake controller (TBC). TBC synchronizes vehicle

and trailer brakes for seamless braking (even with the

heaviest loads) to provide added driving control and

confidence.* Factory-installed TBC with standard

Trailer Sway Control (TSC) is a combination that’s

class-exclusive** to the F-150.

*Remember, even advanced technology cannot

overcome the laws of physics. It’s always possible to

lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver

input for the conditions. For more information about

Ford vehicle stability systems, visit fordvehicles.com.

**Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs. GVWR.

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ELECTRONIC SHIFT 4WD SYSTEM

(if equipped)

Your vehicle may be equipped with an electronic shift

4WD system which allows you to choose between

2WD, 4WD High or 4WD Low. Choose 2H (2WD) to

provide power to the rear wheels only – used mainly for

street and highway driving. This mode provides optimal

smoothness and fuel economy at high speeds.

Choose 4H (4WD High) for extra traction on snow,

icy roads or off-road situations. (Not intended for dry

pavement use.) Choose 4L (4WD Low) when you need

extra gearing to provide maximum power to all four

wheels at reduced speeds. This is intended for use in

situations such as deep sand, steep grades or pulling

heavy objects.

TWO-SPEED AUTOMATIC FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE

(if equipped)

provides electronic control four-wheel

drive with power delivered to the front and rear wheels,

as required, for increased traction. This mode is

appropriate for all on-road driving conditions, including

dry road surfaces, but is especially useful on wet

pavement, snow, dirt, or gravel.

FOUR-WHEEL DOWN TOWING –

4WD vehicles

can only be towed with all wheels on the ground by

placing the transfer case in its neutral position and

engaging the neutral tow feature. Perform the steps

outlined in the Neutral tow section after positioning your

vehicle behind the tow vehicle and properly securing.

THE ELECTRONIC LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL

(ELD) (if equipped)

is a device in the rear axle which

allows both rear wheels to turn at the same speed

which helps to provide additional traction as needed.

In 4x4 vehicles the ELD can be turned on by pulling

the 4WD control knob toward you. In 4x2 vehicles ELD

can be activated by turning the ELD control knob from

OFF to ON. The indicator light

will be continuously

displayed in the cluster when the ELD is active. ELD

should not be used on dry surfaces.

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TRAILER SWAY

Your vehicle is equipped with trailer sway control. This

control uses the vehicle’s AdvanceTrac

®

with RSC

®

system to detect and help reduce trailer sway by applying

brake force at individual wheels and, if necessary,

reducing engine power. If this happens, TRAILER SWAY

REDUCE SPEED will display in the message center

and the AdvanceTrac icon

will flash briefly. For more

information, please refer to your Owner’s Guide.

ADVANCETRAC

®

WITH ROLL STABILITY

CONTROL™ (RSC

®

) STABILITY

ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM

The AdvanceTrac

®

with RSC

®

stability system helps

you to maintain stability and steerability of your vehicle

during a variety of road conditions. If your vehicle

becomes stuck in the snow, mud or sand, try turning

off the AdvanceTrac

®

with RSC

®

system to allow

wheel spin and help increase momentum to dig the

vehicle out. The system defaults to on and the control

will illuminate when turned off. Refer to your Owner’s

Guide for safety information and more details.

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SELECTSHIFT AUTOMATIC™

TRANSMISSION (if equipped)

Your SelectShift Automatic™ transmission allows you

to manually change gears without using a clutch. This

feature has two modes – PRS (Progressive Range

Selection) and M (Manual) mode.

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To use PRS, press – when the gearshift lever is in

D (Drive). The available and selected gears will be

indicated on the instrument cluster. Press – again to

lock out gears beginning with the highest gear first.

Press + to unlock gears to allow the transmission

to shift to higher gears. Only the available gears

will appear in the display and the transmission will

automatically shift between those gears.

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To use Manual mode, move the gearshift lever from

D (Drive) into M (Manual).

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Press + or - on the gear shifter to change gears

up and down. Only the current gear will appear

on the display.

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AMBIENT LIGHTING (if equipped)

Press

repeatedly to turn the feature on, cycle

through your color options and turn the feature off.

Press the

button to adjust the brightness intensity.

When activated, the foot well areas, cup holders and

center console bin illuminates with the chosen color.

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HAZARD FLASHER

Press to activate the front and rear direction

signals when your vehicle is disabled and is creating

a safety hazard for other motorists. Press again to

turn off. The hazard flashers will operate when the

ignition is on or off.

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VOICE-ACTIVATED NAVIGATION SYSTEM

(if equipped)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a voice-activated

navigation system which integrates several functions

including voice recognition, destination entry, climate

control, and SIRIUS

®

satellite radio into one easy-to-use

system, displaying them on an 8” touch screen display.

Note:

Some features are unavailable while driving.

Refer to your navigation supplement for more information.

HD RADIO

Your navigation system also comes equipped with HD

Radio technology. The system has a special receiver

which allows it to receive digital broadcasts (where

available) in addition to the analog broadcasts it already

receives. Digital broadcasts provide a better sound

quality than analog broadcasts with free, crystal clear

audio and no static or distortion. For more information,

refer to your Navigation supplement.

BLIND SPOT MIRROR (if equipped)

The driver’s side mirror may have a convex spotter

mirror in the upper corner. This feature was designed

to help you see a vehicle that may be in your blind spot.

As a vehicle approaches, its image will transition from

the large mirror to the smaller convex spotter mirror.

REMOTE START (if equipped)

If your integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT) has the

icon, you have remote start, which allows you to start

the engine from outside the vehicle.

Note:

Each button

press must be done within 3 seconds of each other.

If this sequence is not followed the vehicle will not

remote start and the horn will not chirp. To use:

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Press

to lock all doors.

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Then, press

twice.

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When you are ready to leave, insert the key into the

ignition and turn to the on position before driving.

110V POWER POINT (if equipped)

Located on the rear of the center console, this outlet is

used for powering electrical devices which require up

to 150W.

Note:

The 110V power point will turn off after 13

minutes if the ignition is in the on position without the

engine running. Keep the engine running or cycle the

ignition before the 13 minute time-out to keep the

inverter on.

ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINTS

Your vehicle’s front row head restraints can be

adjusted to suit your needs. Simply pull up to raise the

head restraint. To lower, press the head restraint down

while pressing and holding the guide sleeve adjust/

release button.

You may also be able to tilt the head restraint forward

or backward for additional comfort. Pivot the head

restraint forward to the desired location. After the

head restraint reaches the forward-most tilt position,

pivoting it forward again will release it to the rearward

un-tilted position.

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HEADLAMP CONTROLS

:

Turns the headlamps off.

:

Turns on parking, instrument panel, license plate

and tail lamps.

:

Turns on low beam headlamps.

:

Autolamps (if equipped) Automatically turns the

exterior lamps on/off based on available daylight.

:

Turns on fog lamps (if equipped) by pulling the

control towards you.

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PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

Use to adjust the level of brightness on the instrument

panel during parking lamp and headlamp operation.

Tap the left or right side of the control to brighten/dim

the lighting, or press and hold until the desired level

is reached.

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MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER AND

RAIN-SENSING WIPERS (if equipped)

Rotate the end of the control up/down to increase/

decrease the speed of the wipers.

Push the end of the stalk:

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quickly for a single swipe without fluid.

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and hold briefly for three swipes with washer fluid.

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and hold for a longer wash cycle.

Courtesy wipe feature:

One extra wipe will occur

after a wash cycle to clear your windshield of any

excess washer fluid.

Rain-sensing wipers (if equipped):

These wipers

activate automatically when moisture is detected on

the windshield (provided the multi-function lever is set

to one of the interval moisture sensitivity settings). The

speed of the wipers will vary based on the amount of

moisture on the windshield and also the interval setting.

Ensure that the multi-function lever is turned off prior to

entering a car wash.

Note:

For optimal wiper performance, clean your

blades and glass regularly. Refer to your Owner’s

Guide for more information.

Turn signal operation:

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To operate the left turn signal, push the lever down

until it stops and release.

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To operate the right turn signal, push the lever up

until it stops and release.

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To indicate a lane change, push the lever up/down

to the first stop position and release. The turn

signals will flash three times and stop.

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POWER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS (if equipped)

The accelerator and brake pedal should only be

adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift

lever is in the P (Park) position. The control is located

on the left side of the steering column. Press and hold

the rear of the control to move the pedals toward you.

Press and hold the front of the control to move the

pedals away from you.

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AIRBAG READINESS LIGHT

The airbag readiness light

illuminates briefly when

the ignition is turned on. If this light fails to illuminate,

remains on or continues to flash after the engine

is started, contact your authorized dealer as soon

as possible. A chime will also sound if there is a

malfunction in the indicator light.

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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)

WARNING LIGHT

The ABS light

illuminates briefly when the ignition

is turned on. If the ABS light remains on or continues

to flash, a malfunction has been detected, contact your

authorized dealer as soon as possible. Normal braking

(less ABS) is still functional unless the brake warning

light

is also illuminated.

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MESSAGE CENTER

The message center monitors many vehicle systems

and alerts you to potential vehicle problems and

conditions. Your message center also allows you to

program and configure certain features without taking

your hands off the wheel.

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SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT

The service engine soon light

illuminates briefly

when the ignition is turned on. If it remains on

or is blinking after the engine is started, the

on-board diagnostics system (OBD-II) has detected

a malfunction. Drive in a moderate fashion and

contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

To set the speed:

1.

Press ON.

2.

Accelerate to the desired speed.

3.

Press SET + and take your foot off the accelerator.

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To set a higher speed, press and hold SET + or

press SET + repeatedly until the desired speed

is reached.

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To set a lower speed, press and hold SET – or

press SET – repeatedly until the desired speed

is reached.

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STEREO IN-DASH SIX CD/MP3 SATELLITE

COMPATIBLE SOUND SYSTEM (if equipped)

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LOAD

To load a CD into the system, press LOAD. When

prompted, select the desired slot (1-6) using the memory

presets and insert the CD into the system. Press and

hold LOAD to autoload up to six discs. Insert the discs,

one at a time, when prompted.

To access other loaded

CDs in the system:

If you are already in CD mode,

simply press the memory preset (1-6) which corresponds

with the desired CD slot. If you are not already in CD

mode, press CD and then press the desired memory

preset (1-6).

2

DIRECT

Press DIRECT and then, using the memory presets

(0-9), enter in the numbers of the desired station, track,

MP3 folder or satellite channel (if equipped).

Memory

Presets (0–9):

You can save up to 30 radio stations (10

each in AM, FM1 or FM2) or 30 satellite radio channels,

if equipped (10 each in SAT1, SAT2 or SAT3) in your

memory presets. Tune to the desired station or channel

and simply press and hold a memory preset (0–9) until

sound returns.

3

SCAN

Press for a brief sampling of radio stations, CD tracks

or satellite radio channels (if equipped). Press again

to stop.

4

VOL (Power/Volume)

Press to turn ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease volume.

5

AM/FM

Press repeatedly to cycle through AM, FM1 and FM2

frequency bands.

SEEK

- Press to access the

previous/next strong radio station, CD track or satellite

radio channel (if equipped).

6

SIRIUS:

Press SIRIUS repeatedly to cycle through

SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3 modes (satellite radio, if

equipped). Press MENU (when satellite radio is active)

and then press

to cycle through additional options.

For a full description of these options, and SIRIUS

®

satellite radio, please refer to your Owner’s Guide.

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SOUND

Press SOUND repeatedly to cycle through: Bass, Treble,

Fade, Balance, and Speed Compensated Volume. When

the desired selection appears in the display, press

SEEK

to make adjustments.

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CLOCK

Press CLOCK to set the time. The display will read SET

TIME. Use the memory preset numbers (0–9) to enter

the desired time– hours and minutes. The clock will then

begin from that time.

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Use extreme caution when using any device or feature that

may take your attention off the road. Ford recommends

against the use of any hand-held device while driving and

that you comply with all applicable laws. Your primary

responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.

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