Ford 2013 F-150 v.2- User Manual

DATA RECORDING Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting andstoring diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentiallyincludes information about the performance or status of various systemsand modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, st...

Additionally, when you connect to Traffic, Directions andInformation (if equipped, U.S. only), the service uses GPStechnology and advanced vehicle sensors to collect the vehicle’scurrent location, travel direction, and speed (“vehicle travelinformation”), only to help provide you with the directions...

REPLACEMENT PARTS RECOMMENDATION Your vehicle has been built to the highest standards using quality parts.We recommend that you demand the use of genuine Ford and Motorcraftparts whenever your vehicle requires scheduled maintenance or repair.You can clearly identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts...

WARNING: Please read the Supplementary Restraints System chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury. WARNING: Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger airbag. Notice to owners of...

WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that you use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may takeyour focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operationof your vehicle. We recommend ag...

GENERAL INFORMATION See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safetyrestraints for children. WARNING: Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that is appropriate for their height, age and weight. Child safety restraints must be bought separately from your v...

Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child size, height, weight, orage Recommendedrestraint type Smallchildren Children who have outgrown or nolonger properly fit in a child safetyseat (generally children who areless than 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall,are greater than age four (4) andless ...

Note: The child seat must rest tightly against the vehicle seat upon which it is installed. It may be necessary to lift or remove the headrestraint. See the Seats chapter for information on head restraints. BOOSTER SEATS WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a chil...

Types of Booster Seats • Backless booster seats If your backless booster seat has a removable shield, remove the shield.If a vehicle seating position has a low seat back or no head restraint, abackless booster seat may place your child’s head (as measured at thetops of the ears) above the top of the...

Perform the following steps when installing the child seat withcombination lap and shoulder belts: Note: Although the child seat illustrated is a forward facing child seat, the steps are the same for installing a rear facing child seat. 1. Position the child safety seat in aseat with a combination l...

4. Insert the belt tongue into theproper buckle (the buckle closest tothe direction the tongue is comingfrom) for that seating position untilyou hear a snap and feel the latchengage. Make sure the tongue islatched securely by pulling on it. 5. To put the retractor in theautomatic locking mode, grasp...

This is necessary to remove the remaining slack that will exist once theextra weight of the child is added to the child restraint. It also helps toachieve the proper snugness of the child seat to your vehicle.Sometimes, a slight lean toward the buckle will additionally help toremove remaining slack ...

9. Check from time to time to be sure that there is no slack in the lapand shoulder belt. The shoulder belt must be snug to keep the lap belttight during a collision. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child PassengerSafety Technician to make certain the child restraint is properly inst...

Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for child seatinstallation at the following seating positions (LATCH is not available onF150 Regular cab) : • F150 SuperCab and SuperCrew The lower LATCH anchors are located at the rear section of the rear seatbetween the cushion and seatback. Follow...

Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outboard SeatingPositions (Center Seating Use) WARNING: The standardized spacing for LATCH lower anchors is 280 mm (11 inches) center to center. Do not use LATCH lower anchors for the center seating position unless the child seatmanufacturer’s instructions permi...

The passenger seats of your vehicle are equipped with built-in tetherstrap anchors located behind the seats as described below. The tether anchors in your vehicle may be loops of webbing above theseat back or an anchor bracket behind the seat on the rear edge of theseat cushion. The rear seat in the...

Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Regular Cab) 1. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat andunder the head restraint. For vehicles with adjustable head restraints, route the tether strap underthe head restraint and between the head restraint posts, otherwise routethe te...

Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment (SuperCab and SuperCrew) There are three loops of webbingjust above the back of the rear seat(along the bottom edge of the rearwindow). These loops are to beused as both routing loops andanchor loops for up to three childsafety seat tether straps. For example, the c...

• Always put the tether strap through the routing loop. The headrestraint support post will hold the child seat tightly, but the headrestraint post is not strong enough to hold the child seat during acollision. 3. Tighten the tether strap according to the child seat manufacturer’sinstructions. If th...

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION WARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a crash. WARNING: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, people riding in t...

1. To lengthen the lap belt, pullsome webbing out of the shoulderbelt retractor. 2. While holding the webbing belowthe tongue, grasp the tip (metalportion) of the tongue so that it isparallel to the webbing and slide thetongue upward. 3. Provide enough lap belt length so that the tongue can reach th...

How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode Unbuckle the combination lap and shoulder belt and allow it to retractcompletely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate thevehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. Safety Belt Extension Assembly WARNING: Do not use extensions to change the...

CHILD RESTRAINT AND SAFETY BELT MAINTENANCE Inspect the vehicle safety belts and child safety seat systems periodicallyto make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Inspect thevehicle and child seat safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, tearsor cuts. Replace if necessary. All vehicle ...

PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM™ The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontalcrash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help furtherreduce the risk of airbag-related injuries. The system is able to analyzedifferent occupant conditions and crash severity before act...

The airbags are a supplemental restraint system and are designed towork with the safety belts to help protect the driver and right frontpassenger from certain upper body injuries. Airbags do not inflate slowly;there is a risk of injury from a deploying airbag. Note: You will hear a loud bang and see...

DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS WARNING: Never place your arm or any objects over an airbag module. Placing your arm over a deploying airbag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries. Objects placed on or over theairbag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by theairbag int...

• Recline the seat slightly (one or two degrees) from the uprightposition. After all occupants have adjusted their seats and put on safety belts, it isvery important that they continue to sit properly. Properly seatedoccupants sit upright, lean against the seat back, and center themselveson the seat...

FRONT PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM WARNING: Even with Advanced Restraints Systems, children 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position. WARNING: Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the d...

• Cargo interference with the seat • Other passengers pushing or pulling on the seat • Rear passenger feet and knees resting or pushing on the seat The conditions listed above may cause the weight of a properly seatedoccupant to be incorrectly interpreted by the front passenger sensingsystem. The pe...

Low-series vehicles (if equipped) The front passenger sensing systemuses a pass airbag off indicatorwhich will illuminate and stay lit toremind you that the front passengerfrontal airbag is disabled. Theindicator lamp is located by theradio. Note: The indicator lamp will illuminate for a short perio...

SIDE AIRBAGS WARNING: Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the airbag cover, on the side of the seat backs (of the front seats), or in front seat areas that may come into contact with adeploying airbag. Failure to follow these instructions may increase therisk of personal injury in the...

The system consists of thefollowing: • a tag on the seat back indicatingthat side airbags are found onyour vehicle • side airbags located inside theseat back of the driver and frontpassenger seats. • crash sensors and monitoring system with readinessindicator. See Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator ...

Children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained inthe rear seats. The Safety Canopy will not interfere with childrenrestrained using a properly installed child or booster seat because it isdesigned to inflate downward from the headliner above the doors alongthe side window openi...

If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the supplementalrestraint system serviced at an authorized dealer immediately. Unlessserviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a crash. The safety belt pretensioners and the airbag supplemental restraintsystem are designed...

GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO FREQUENCIES This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with IndustryCanada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) This device must accept any interference...

Note: Your vehicle’s keys came with a security label that providesimportant key cut information. Keepthe label in a safe place for futurereference. Replacing the Battery Note: Refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries. Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminal...

Programming Memory to the Transmitter 1. Move the memory features to the desired positions using theassociated controls. 2. Press and hold memory button 1 (on the side of the driver’s seat) for five seconds. A tone will sound after abouttwo seconds. Continue to hold until a second tone is heard. 3. ...

Note: If you remote start your vehicle with an integrated keyhead transmitter, you must switch the ignition on before driving your vehicle.If you remote start your vehicle with an intelligent access transmitter,you must have a programmed intelligent access key inside your vehicleand press the START/...

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION MyKey® allows you to program keys with restricted driving modes topromote good driving habits. All but one of the keys programmed to thevehicle can be activated with these restricted modes. Any keys that havenot been programmed are referred to as an administrator key or admin...

• Audio system maximum volume of 45%. A message in the audiosystem is displayed when attempting to exceed the limited volume. • AdvanceTrac. The system cannot be turned off when Always-on hasbeen set. CREATING A MYKEY Use the information display controls to create a MyKey. For Type 1 information dis...

Programming/Changing Optional Settings Note: All programmed keys can be cleared within the same key cycle in which a key was programmed, otherwise an admin key is required toclear the keys. To clear all keys, see Clearing all MyKeys. You can access the optional settings through the information displ...

Condition Potential Causes I cannot clear theMyKey programmedkeys. • Key in the ignition does not have admin privileges. • No restricted keys are programmed to the vehicle. Refer to Creating a MyKey. I lost the only adminkey. • Purchase a new key from your authorized dealer. I lost a key. • Program ...

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING You can use the power door lock control or the remote control to lockand unlock the vehicle. Power Door Locks (If Equipped) The power door lock control is located on the driver and front passengerdoor panels. A. Unlock B. Lock Remote Control You can use the remote control anyti...

Smart Unlocks (If Equipped) This feature helps to prevent you from locking yourself out of yourvehicle if your key is still in the ignition. When you open the driver door and lock your vehicle with the powerdoor lock control, all the doors will lock, then the driver door will unlockif your key is st...

Programming Memory to a Personal Entry Code To program a personal entry code to recall memory settings, repeatSteps 1–4 above. • Pressing 1 • 2 on the keypad in Step 4 will program the code to driver memory setting 1. • Pressing 3 • 4 in Step 4 will program the code to driver memory setting 2. Note:...

Unlocking and Locking the Doors To unlock the driver door: Enter the factory-set 5-digit code or your personal code. You must press each number within five seconds of eachother. The interior lamps will illuminate. Note: All doors will unlock if the two-stage unlocking feature is disabled. Refer to L...

ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL WARNING: Do not adjust the steering wheel when your vehicle is moving. Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the correct position. Refer to Sitting in the Correct Position in the Seats chapter. 1. Unlock the steering column. 2. Adjust the steering wheel to thedesired p...

Power Tilt and Telescope Steering Column (If Equipped) WARNING: Do not adjust the steering wheel when your vehicle is moving. Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the correct position. Refer to Sitting in the Correct Position in the Seats chapter. Use the control on the side of thesteering column...

INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL Type 1 Type 2 See the Information Displays chapter. SETUP RESET INFO SET RESET INFO SETUP ON OFF RSM CNCL OK 88 Steering Wheel 2013 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, October 2012USA (fus)

ADJUSTABLE PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on the pedals while the vehicle is moving. The control is located on the left side of the steering column. Press andhold the appropriate control to move the pedals. A. Farther B. Closer The pedal position...

WINDSHIELD WIPERS Note: Fully defrost the windshield in icy conditions before turning on the windshield wipers. Rotate the end of the control awayfrom you to increase the speed ofthe wipers. Rotate toward you todecrease the speed of the wipers. Speed-dependent Wipers (If Equipped) When your vehicle ...

WINDSHIELD WASHERS Note: Do not operate the wipers on a dry windshield. This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper motor to burn out.Always use the windshield washer before wiping a dry windshield. Note: Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty. This m...

LIGHTING CONTROL • Rotate the headlamp controlclockwise to the first position toturn on the parking lamps. • Rotate clockwise to the secondposition to also turn on theheadlamps. High Beams Pull the lever fully past the detentto switch the high beams on. Pull the lever fully again switch thehigh beam...

AUTOLAMPS (IF EQUIPPED) The autolamp system provides lightsensitive automatic on-off control ofthe exterior lights normallycontrolled by the headlamp control. The autolamp system also keeps thelights on for a predeterminedamount of time after the ignitionswitch is turned to off. Using themessage cen...

DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Always remember to switch your headlamps on in low light situations or during inclement weather. The system does not activate the tail lamps and may not provide adequate lightingduring these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under thesecondit...

Lane Change To indicate a left or right lane change: • Push the lever up/down to the first stop position and release. The turnsignals will flash three times and stop. • Push the lever up/down to the first stop position and hold. The turnsignals will flash for as long as the lever is held in this pos...

POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in your vehicle and do not let them play with the power windows. They may seriously injure themselves. WARNING: When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of obstructions and make sure that children and pets a...

Bounce-Back (One-Touch Up or Down Windows Only) The window will stop automatically while closing and reverse somedistance if there is an obstacle in the way. Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature WARNING: When you override the bounce-back feature the window will not reverse if it detects an obstacle. T...

The control is located on theoverhead console. Press and hold the control to openthe window. Pull and hold thecontrol to close the window. Accessory Delay (If Equipped) You can use the window switches for several minutes after the youswitch the ignition off, or until you open either front door. EXTE...

Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors Push the mirror toward the door window glass. Make sure that you fullyengage the mirror in its support when returning it to its original position. Power-Folding Mirrors (If Equipped) Note: Activating the mirrors 10 or more times within one minute, or repeated folding and u...

Signal Indicator Mirrors (If Equipped) The rear-facing portion of the appropriate mirror housing will blink whenthe turn signal is activated. Clearance Lamps (If Equipped) The lower, outer portion of the mirror housings illuminates when theheadlamps or parking lamps are switched on. Telescoping Mirr...

Integrated Blind Spot Mirror (If Equipped) WARNING: Objects in the blind spot mirror are closer than they appear. Blind spot mirrors have an integrated convex mirror built into the upperoutboard corner of the exterior mirrors. They are designed to assist youby increasing visibility along the side of...

INTERIOR MIRROR WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror when your vehicle is moving. Note: Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum or ammonia based cleaning products. You can adjust the interior mirror to your preference. Some mirrors alsohave a second...

GAUGES Cluster shown in standard measure. Metric similar. A. Engine oil pressure gauge B. Engine coolant temperature gauge C. Fuel gauge D. Transmission fluid temperature gauge E. Speedometer F. Information display. See Information displays for more information. G. Tachometer Engine Oil Pressure Gau...

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operating temperature,the level indicator will be in the normal range. If the engine coolanttemperature exceeds the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safelypossible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool...

Fasten Safety belt It will illuminate and a chime will sound to remind you to fastenyour safety belt. High Beam It will illuminate when the headlamp high beam is switched on. It will flash when you use the headlamp flasher. Hill Descent (if equipped) Illuminates when hill descent is turned on. Low F...

Service Engine Soon The service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the on position to check the bulb andto indicate whether the vehicle is ready for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Normally, the “service engine soon”light will stay on until the engine ...

4X2 Illuminates momentarily when two-wheel drive high is selected.If the light fails to display when the ignition is turned on, orremains on, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. 4X4 LOW Illuminates when four-wheel drive low is engaged. If the lightfails to display when th...

GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that maytake their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of the ...

Info Press the INFO button repeatedly to cycle through the following features: Note: Some options may appear slightly different or not at all if the items are optional. INFO TRIP A/B MYKEY MILES (km) (if programmed) MILES (km) TO E AVG MPG (L/100km) MPG (L/km) TIMER TBC GAIN (if equipped) • TRIP A/B...

System Check and Vehicle Feature Customization Press the SETUP button repeatedly to cycle the message center throughthe following features: SETUP RESET FORSYSTEM CHECK press the RESETbutton XXX% OIL LIFE DOOR STATUS BRAKE SYSTEM FUEL LEVEL LOW TBC GAIN = XX.X orNO TRAILER TBC GAIN = XX.X orOUTPUT = ...

SETUP LANGUAGE =ENGLISH /SPANISH /FRENCH press the RESETbutton English / Spanish / French • RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECK: The message center will begin to cyclethrough the vehicle systems and provide a status of the item ifneeded. Some systems show a message only if a condition is present. • OIL LIFE XXX%...

• REAR PARK AID (if equipped): This feature sounds a tone to warnthe driver of obstacles near the rear bumper, and functions only whenR (Reverse) gear is selected. • TRAILER SWAY (if equipped): This feature uses the electronicstability control to mitigate trailer sway. • CREATE MYKEY / MYKEY SETUP /...

• Fuel Economy • Truck Apps (If Equipped) • Settings • Information Gauge Mode Use the arrow buttons to choose between the following gaugeoptions. Gauge Mode Gauges Detail Trans Temp Compass The compass orientation can bechanged between fixed north orrotating north. To change themodes, press OK when ...

Trip A/ B Use the arrow buttons to choose between the following tripoptions. Trip A/ B Trip time Trip distance Fuel used Avg mpg(L/100km) Odometer (displays in lower line and may display in other menus) Press OK to pause the Trip A or B screen/press again to un-pause. Hold OK to Reset, this resets t...

• mi to E: shows the approximate distance the vehicle can travel beforerunning out of fuel. • Average MPG: shows the average fuel usage based on time. See FuelHist. to change the time interval. Press and hold OK to reset thisvalue. Truck Apps In this mode, off-road information depicted with graphics...

Truck Apps Trailer Trailer disconnected. Disregard this status if your vehicleis not equipped with a factory installed trailer brakecontroller. This message may appear when an aftermarketTBC is used even when the trailer is connected. Active trailer name or default trailer Accumulated trailer distan...

Settings In this mode, you can configure different driver setting choices. Note: Some items are optional and may not appear. Settings DriverAssist Rear Park Aid On/Off Rear VideoCamera Camera Delay On/Off Visual Park Aid On/Off Guidelines Fixed/Off Zoom Levels (Thiswill only be shownwhen Reverse (R)...

Compass: Determine which magnetic zone youare in for your geographic locationby referring to the zone map. Settings MyKey Create MyKey Hold OK to Create MyKey AdvanceTrac Always On / Selectable MAX Speed 80 MPH (130 km/h) or Off Speed Warning 45, 55 or 65 MPH(75, 90 or 105 km/h), Off Volume Limiter ...

Information System Check Some items will only display during a system check if aproblem has been detected. If an issue exists on one ofthe monitored systems, the number of warnings thatneed immediate attention will display in red and thenumber of informational warnings will display in amber.Use the ...

AdvanceTrac® / Traction Control Messages Action / Description ADVANCETRACSPORT MODE Displayed when the AdvanceTrac® sport modehas been enabled by the driver. (SVT Raptor) TRACTIONCONTROL OFF Displayed when the traction control has beendisabled by the driver. Refer to the Traction Control chapter for...

Battery and Charging System Messages Action / Description TURN POWER OFFTO SAVE BATTERY Displayed when the battery managementsystem determines that the battery is at a lowstate of charge or, the ignition has been inaccessory position or on position with theengine off for approximately 45 minutes. Tu...

Door Messages Action / Description X DOOR AJAR Displayed when the corresponding door is notcompletely closed. Drivetrain Messages Action / Description NEUTRAL TOWENABLED LEAVETRANSMISSION INNEUTRAL Displayed when the transfer case is in theneutral position. This message indicates thatthe vehicle is ...

MyKey® Messages Action / Description MYKEY ACTIVEDRIVE SAFELY Displayed when MyKey® is active. ADVANCETRACALWAYS ON -MYKEY SETTING Displayed when a MyKey® is in use and theESC cannot be deactivated. VEHICLE NEARTOP SPEED Displayed when a MyKey® is in use and theMyKey speed limit is on and the vehicl...

Off Road Messages Action / Description FOR OFF ROADSLOW TO 5 MPH Displayed when the vehicle speed requirementfor off-road mode entry has not been met. OFF ROAD MODEENABLED Displayed when off-road mode becomes active. EXITING OFFROAD MODE Displayed when off-road mode becomesinactive.. HILL DESCENTCON...

Tire Messages Action / Description LOW TIREPRESSURE Displays when one or more tires on yourvehicle have low tire pressure. TIRE PRESSUREMONITOR FAULT Displays when the tire pressure monitoringsystem is malfunctioning. If the warning stayson or continues to come on, contact yourauthorized dealer. TIR...

Trailer Messages Action / Description TRAILER SWAYREDUCE SPEED Displayed when the trailer sway control hasdetected trailer sway. WIRING FAULT ONTRAILER Displayed if there are certain faults in thevehicle wiring and trailer wiring/brake system.Refer to Trailer towing in the Towing chapter for more in...

GENERAL INFORMATION Radio Frequencies and Reception Factors AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and TelecommunicationsCommission (CRTC). Those frequencies are: AM: 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz FM: 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz Radio reception...

MP3 Track and Folder Structure Audio systems capable of recognizing and playing MP3 individual tracksand folder structures work as follows: • There are two different modes for MP3 disc playback: MP3 trackmode (system default) and MP3 folder mode. • MP3 track mode ignores any folder structure on the ...

MyFord® SYSTEM WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that you use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may takeyour focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operationof your vehicle. ...

J. CLOCK: Press this button to access the clock setting. Use the center arrow controls to change the hours and minutes. K. SOUND: Press this button to adjust settings for Treble, Middle, Bass, Balance and Fade. L. MENU: Press this button to access different audio system features. See Menu structure ...

SIRIUS Scan Select for a brief sampling of all availablechannels. Show ESN Select to view your satellite radio electronicserial number (ESN). You need this numberwhen communicating with SIRIUS® toactivate, modify or track your account. Channel Guide Select to view available satellite radiochannels. ...

AM/FM/CD SONY AUDIO SYSTEM WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that you use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may takeyour focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operationof yo...

F. Seek, Reverse and Fast Forward: • In radio mode, select a frequency band and press one of thesebuttons. The system stops at the first station it finds in that direction. • In SIRIUS mode, press these buttons to select the previous or nextchannel. If a specific category is selected (such as Jazz, ...

The auxiliary input jack allows youto connect and play music fromyour portable music player throughyour vehicle speakers. You can useany portable music player designedfor use with headphones. Your audioextension cable must have male 1 ⁄ 8 -inch (3.5 millimeter) connectors at each end. 1. Switch off ...

MEDIA HUB The media hub is located either in the center console or behind anaccess door in the instrument panel (below the climate control buttons)and has the following features: A. A/V inputs B. SD card slot C. USB ports For more information, see the MyFord Touch or MyLincoln Touch chapter. SATELLI...

Potential satellite radio reception issues Station overload When you pass a ground-based broadcastrepeating tower, a stronger signal mayovertake a weaker one and the audio systemmay mute. Satellite radio signalinterference Your display may show ACQUIRING . . . toindicate the interference and the aud...

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM A. Defrost: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and demister vents. This setting can also be used to defog and clear thewindshield of a thin covering of ice. B. Rear defrost and heated mirrors: Turns the heated windows and mirrors off and...

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM A. Fan speed control: Controls the volume of air circulated in your vehicle. Turn to select the desired fan speed or switch off. If you switchthe fan off, the windshield may fog up. B. Rear defrost: Turns the heated windows and mirrors off and on. See Heate...

DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM Note: You can switch temperature units between Fahrenheit and Celsius. See Menu features in the MyFord Touch or MyLincoln Touch chapter. A. Power/Driver temperature control: Press to turn the climate control system off and on. When the system is off, outside...

J. AUTO: Press to turn on fully automatic operation. Select the desired temperature using the temperature control. The system automaticallydetermines fan speed, air distribution, A/C operation, and outside orrecirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to maintain the selectedtemperature. K. Fan sp...

4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents toward the side windows.6. To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located in the middle of the instrument panel. Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control • To reduce fog build-up o...

Automatic Climate Systems Automatic Settings You can set the climate control to operate in AUTO mode through theinformation display setting: Remote Start > Climate Control > Heater –A/C > Auto. The climate control system automatically sets the interiortemperature to 72°F (22°C). In hot weat...

SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION WARNING: Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the passenger sensing system, resulting inserious injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright against your seatba...

• Hold the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent. • Bend your legs slightly so that you can press the pedals fully. • Position the shoulder strap of the safety belt over the center of yourshoulder and position the lap strap tightly across your hips. Make sure that your driving position is comf...

Front Seat Head Restraints Rear Seat Outboard HeadRestraints Rear Seat Center HeadRestraint The head restraints consist of : A. An energy absorbing head restraint B. Two steel stems C. Guide sleeve adjust and release button D. Guide sleeve unlock and remove button E. Fold button (rear outboard only)...

Adjusting the Head Restraint Raise: Pull up the head restraint. Lower: 1. Press and hold button C. 2. Push down on the head restraint. Remove: 1. Pull up the head restraint until it reaches the highest adjustment position. 2. Press and hold buttons C and D. 3. Pull up the head restraint. Note: For s...

MEMORY FUNCTION (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Before activating the seat memory, make sure that the area immediately surrounding the seat is clear of obstructions and that all occupants are clear of moving parts. WARNING: Do not use the memory store function when your vehicle is moving. This feature will s...

REAR SEATS Folding Up the Rear Seats (SuperCab only) The rear seat has a split 60/40 cushion. Each seat cushion can be flippedup into a vertical storage position. 1. Pull the control to release theseat cushion. 2. Rotate the seat cushion up untilit locks into the vertical storageposition. Returning ...

Returning the Seat to the Seating Position WARNING: Before returning the seat cushion to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped underneath the seat cushion. 1. Pull the handle on the bottom ofthe seat cushion to release the seatcushion from the storage position. 2...

• Operate the heated seats unless the engine is running. Doing so coulddrain your vehicle’s battery. Press to cycle through the various heat settings and off.Warmer settings are indicated by more indicator lights. HEATED AND COOLED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED) Heated Seats WARNING: Persons who are unable to ...

Cooled Seats The cooled seats will only function when the engine is running. To operate the cooled seats: Press the cooled seat button/symbol to cycle through thevarious cooling settings and off. Cooler settings areindicated by more indicator lights. If the engine falls below 350 rpm while the coole...

UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER The appearance of your vehicle’s universal garage door opener will varyaccording to your option package. Before programing, make sure youidentify which transmitter you have by comparing it to the graphics below. HomeLink® Car2U® Home AutomationSystem Note: The programmin...

Rolling Code Programming Note: If you do not follow the time-sensitive instructions, the device will time out and you will have to repeat the complete procedure. Note: It may be helpful to have another person assist you in programming the transmitter. 1. Switch the ignition on. 2. Press and hold the...

HOMELINK® WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Make sure that the garage door and security device are free from obstruction when you are programming. Do not program the system with the vehicle in the garage. WARNING: Do not use the system with any garage door opener that does not have the ...

6. Return to your car. 7. Press and hold the function button youwant to program for 2 seconds, thenrelease. Repeat this step. Depending onyour brand of garage door opener, youmay need to repeat this sequence a thirdtime. To program additional buttons, repeat Steps 1 – 4 . For questions or comments, ...

AUXILIARY POWER POINTS WARNING: Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket (if equipped). Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your warranty, and can result in fireor serious injury. Note: If used when the engine is not running, the battery w...

CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) Stow items in the cupholder carefully as items may become loose duringhard braking, acceleration or collisions, including hot drinks which mayspill. Available console features include: • Locking storage compartmentwith hanging file folder supports • Utility compartment w...

GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING: Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. WARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle on dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up th...

You may experience a decrease in peak performance when the engine iscold when operating on E-85 ethanol. Do not crank the engine for more than 10 seconds at a time as starterdamage may occur. If the engine fails to start, turn the key to off andwait 30 seconds before trying again. Do not use startin...

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Failure to follow engine block heater instructions could result in property damage or physical injury. WARNING: Do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. There is a risk of electrical shock. Note: The heate...

• Make sure the system is unplugged and properly stowed before drivingyour vehicle. Make sure the protective cover seals the prongs of theblock heater cord plug when not in use. • Keep plug terminals free and clean of dirt and corrosion. • Make sure the heater system is checked for proper operation ...

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire. WARNING: The fuel system may be under pressure. If you hear a hissing sound near the fuel filler inlet, do not refuel until the sound stops. Otherwise, fue...

• Avoid getting fuel liquid in your eyes. If fuel is splashed in the eyes,remove contact lenses (if worn), flush with water for 15 minutes andseek medical attention. Failure to seek proper medical attention couldlead to permanent injury. • Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin. If f...

Octane recommendations 3.7L V6/5.0L V8/6.2L V8 engines “Regular” unleaded gasoline with a pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 isrecommended. Some stations offer fuels posted as “Regular” with anoctane rating below 87, particularly in high altitude areas. Fuels withoctane levels below 87 are not recomme...

Refilling With a Portable Fuel Container WARNING: Do not insert the nozzle of portable fuel containers or aftermarket funnels into the Easy Fuel® system. This could damage the fuel system and its seal, and may cause fuel to run onto theground instead of filling the tank, which could result in seriou...

6. Reinstall the plug (if equipped) into the fuel fill inlet and turn the keyclockwise to lock. Note: Do not overfill the tank or fuel spillage will occur. If the fuel fill inlet was not properly closed, a Check Fuel Fill Inletmessage may appear on the information display. See the Information Displa...

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the off position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. WARNING: Do not use the tow/haul feature when driving in icy or slippery conditions as the ...

Press the (+)/(–) buttons on the gearshift lever to manually make shifts: • Press (+) on the gearshift leverbutton to manually upshift thetransmission. • Press (–) on the gearshift leverbutton to manually downshift thetransmission. For vehicles equipped with the (+)/(–) buttons on the column shifter...

PRS (Progressive Range Selection) With the gearshift lever in D (Drive), press the – button to active PRS. Theavailable and selected gears will be indicated on the instrument cluster. All available gears will be displayed with the current gear indicated.Press the – button again to lock out gears beg...

Note: This feature will not operate if the parking brake is activated. Hill start assist keeps your vehicle stationary long enough to move yourfoot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal when your vehicle ison a slope. The brakes are released automatically once the engine has developedsuffici...

USING FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) (IF EQUIPPED ) WARNING: For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, see General Information in the Wheels and Tires chapter. Note: Do not use 4X4 mode on dry, hard surfaced roads. Doing so will produce excessive noise, increase tire wear a...

If SHIFT DELAYED PULL FORWARD is displayed in the message center, transfer case gear tooth blockage is present. To alleviate thiscondition, place the transmission in a forward gear, move the vehicleforward approximately 5 feet (2 meters), and shift the transmission backto neutral to allow the transf...

Activating the Electronic Locking Differential Note: Do not use ELD on dry, hard surfaced roads. Doing so will produce excessive noise and vibration and increase tire wear. Note: If the ELD has difficulty disengaging, release the accelerator pedal and turn the steering wheel in the opposite directio...

The differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make it handledifferently than an ordinary passenger car. Maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in rough terrain.Since sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheelmotion, make sure you grip the steering whee...

GENERAL INFORMATION Note: Occasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal, continuous grinding or continuous squeal sound is present, the brake linings may beworn out and should be inspected by an authorized dealer. If yourvehicle has continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while...

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION The traction control system helps avoid drive wheel spin and loss oftraction. If your vehicle begins to slide, the system applies the brakes to individualwheels and, when needed, reduces engine power at the same time. If thewheels spin when accelerating on slippery or loose s...

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION WARNING: Vehicle modifications involving braking system, aftermarket roof racks, suspension, steering system, tire construction or wheel and tire size may change the handlingcharacteristics of the vehicle and may adversely affect the performanceof the AdvanceTrac® system. In ...

A Vehicle without AdvanceTrac® with RSC® skidding off its intendedroute. B Vehicle with AdvanceTrac® with RSC® maintaining control on aslippery surface. USING ADVANCETRAC® WITH RSC® This system automatically activates when you start your engine. Theelectronic stability control and roll stability con...

HILL DESCENT CONTROL™ (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Hill descent control cannot control descent in all surface conditions and circumstances, such as ice or extremely steep grades. Hill descent control is a driver assist system and cannotsubstitute for good judgment by the driver. Failure to do so may resul...

SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: To help avoid personal injury, please read and understand the limitations of the system as contained in this section. Sensing is only an aid for some (generally large and fixed)objects when moving in reverse on a flat surface at parking speeds.Traffic control sy...

The sensing system warns the driver of obstacles within a certain rangeof the bumper area. The system turns on automatically whenever theignition is switched on. When receiving a detection warning, the radio volume is reduced to apredetermined level. After the warning goes away, the radio volumeretu...

REAR VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: The rear view camera system is a reverse aid supplement device that still requires the driver to use it in conjunction with the interior and exterior mirrors for maximum coverage. WARNING: Objects that are close to either corner of the bumper or under t...

2. Centerline: Helps align the center of the vehicle with an object (i.e. a trailer). Note: If the image comes on while the transmission is not in R (Reverse), have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. Note: When towing, the camera only sees what is being towed behind the vehicle. This mi...

Guidelines and the Centerline Note: Fixed guidelines are only available when the transmission is in R (Reverse). Note: The centerline is only available if fixed guidelines are on. A. Rear bumper B. Fixed guideline: Red zone C. Fixed guideline: Yellow zone D. Fixed guideline: Green zone E. Centerline...

Manual Zoom WARNING: When manual zoom is on, the full area behind the vehicle is not shown. Be aware of your surroundings when using the manual zoom feature. Note: Manual zoom is only available when the transmission is in R (Reverse). Note: When manual zoom is enabled, only the centerline is shown. ...

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION Cruise control lets you maintain a set speed without keeping your footon the accelerator pedal. USING CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Do not use cruise control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved. Note: Vehicle speed may vary momentarily w...

STEERING Electric power steering (3.7L, 5.0L and 3.5L EcoBoost™ engines) WARNING: The electric power steering system has diagnostic checks that continuously monitor the system to ensure proper operation. When a system error is detected the following messageService Power Steering, Service Power Steer...

permanent damage. Typical steering and driving maneuvers will allow thesystem to cool and steering assist will return to normal. When a steering system error is detected, the following messages mayappear in the information display: • Service Power Steering • Service Power Steering Now • Power Steeri...

LOAD LIMIT Vehicle Loading – With and Without a Trailer This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/ortrailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design ratingcapability, with or without a trailer. Properly loading your vehicle willprovide maximum return of vehic...

Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue loador king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weigh...

• Example only: WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structuraldamage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personalinjury. 252 Load Carrying 20...

GCW (Gross Combined Weight) – is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer – including all cargo andpassengers – that the vehicle can handle without r...

WARNING: Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the original tires because they may lower the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires with ahigher limit than the original tires do not increase the GVWR andGAWR limitations. WARNING: Exceeding any vehicle ...

TAILGATE Tailgate Lock (If Equipped) The tailgate lock is designed to helpprevent theft of the tailgate. Insert the ignition key into thetailgate lock. Turn it to the right tolock or to the left to unlock thetailgate. Tailgate Removal WARNING: Always properly secure cargo to prevent shifting cargo o...

3. Rotate the panels toward thetailgate. Repeat Steps 1–3 for the other side of the bed extender. 4. Connect the two panels, thenrotate both knobs a quarter-turnclockwise to secure the panels. 5. Make sure the latch rod isinserted into the tailgate hole andthe locking pins on both sides areengaged i...

To open the bed extender intogrocery mode, follow Steps 1–4 byrotating the panels away from thetailgate. Close the tailgate. POWER DEPLOYABLE RUNNING BOARDS (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: In extreme climates, excessive ice buildup may occur, causing the running boards not to deploy. Be sure that the running...

The running boards automaticallymove when the doors are opened toassist entering and exiting thevehicle. Automatic Power Deploy The running boards will extend down and out when the doors are opened. Automatic Power Stow The running boards will return to the stowed position after a two seconddelay wh...

TOWING A TRAILER WARNING: Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label. WARNING: Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of your vehicle and could result in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, lossof vehicle ...

TRAILER SWAY CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) Note: This feature does not prevent trailer sway, but reduces it once it begins. Note: This feature cannot stop all trailers from swaying. Note: In some cases, if vehicle speed is too high, the system may turn on multiple times, gradually reducing vehicle speed. Th...

ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS Follow these guidelines for safe towing: • Do not tow a trailer until you drive your vehicle at least 1000 miles(1600 kilometers). • Consult your local motor vehicle laws for towing a trailer. • See the instructions included with towing accessories for the properinstallation ...

5. Install and adjust the tension in the weight-distributing bars so that the height of your vehicle’s front wheel opening on the fender isapproximately halfway between H1 and H2. 6. Check that the trailer is level or slightly nose down toward your vehicle. If not, adjust the ball height accordingly...

Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (If Equipped) WARNING: The Ford TBC has only been verified to be compatible with trailers having electric-actuated drum brakes (one to four axles) and some electric-over-hydraulic (EOH) brakes. Itwill not activate hydraulic surge-style trailer brakes. It is theres...

• TBC GAIN = XX.X OUTPUT = / / / / / /: Displays when you push your vehicle’s brake pedal, or upon use the manual control. Barindicators illuminate in the information display to indicate the amountof power going to the trailer brakes relative to the brake pedal ormanual control input. One bar indica...

2. Hook up the trailer and make the electrical connections according to the trailer manufacturer’s instructions. 3. When you plug in a trailer with electric or electric-over-hydraulic brakes, TRAILER CONNECTED appears in the information display. 4. Use the gain adjustment (+ and -) buttons to increa...

• Adjust gain setting, using the procedure above, whenever road,weather and trailer or vehicle loading conditions change from whenthe gain was initially set. • Only use the manual control lever for proper adjustment of the gainduring trailer setup. Misuse, such as application during trailer sway,cou...

Using a Step Bumper (If Equipped) The rear bumper is equipped with an integral hitch and only requires a ballwith a one-inch (25.4 millimeter) shank diameter. The bumper has a5000-pound (2268 kilogram) trailer weight and 500-pound (227 kilogram)tongue weight capacity. If it is necessary to relocate ...

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, yourroadside assistance service provider. We recommend the use of a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipmentto tow your vehicle. Do not tow with a ...

TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR WHEELS Emergency Towing If your vehicle becomes inoperable (without access to wheel dollies,car-hauling trailer, or flatbed transport vehicle), it can be flat-towed (allwheels on the ground, regardless of the powertrain and transmissionconfiguration) under the following co...

To exit four-wheel-down towing and return the transfer case to its 2Hposition:1. With your vehicle still properly secured to the tow vehicle, press and hold the brake pedal. 2. Turn the ignition to the on position. Do not start the engine.3. Shift the transmission out of N and into any gear. 4. Rele...

BREAKING-IN You need to break in new tires for approximately 300 mi (480 km).During this time, your vehicle may exhibit some unique drivingcharacteristics. Avoid driving too fast during the first 1000 mi (1600 km).Vary your speed frequently and change up through the gears early. Donot labor the engi...

• Carry unnecessary weight (approximately 1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost forevery 400 pounds [180 kilograms] of weight carried). • Add particular accessories to your vehicle (e.g.; bug deflectors,rollbars or light bars, running boards, ski racks). • Drive with the wheels out of alignment. DRIVING THROUGH ...

FLOOR MATS WARNING: Always use floor mats that are designed to fit the footwell of your vehicle. Only use floor mats that leave the pedal area unobstructed. Only use floor mats that are firmly secured toretention posts so that they cannot slip out of position and interferewith the pedals or impair s...

WARNING (Continued) • Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or attachmentinstructions can potentially cause interference with pedal operationcausing loss of control of vehicle. • To install floor mats, position the floor mat so that the eyelet is overthe retention post and press down to ...

• Rear ballast weight behind the rear axle may be required to preventexceeding the FGAWR, and provide front-to-rear weight balance forproper braking and steering. • Front wheel toe may require re-adjustment to prevent prematureuneven tire wear. Specifications are found in the Ford Workshop Manual. •...

Snowplowing with your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle WARNING: Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. WARNING: Additional equipment such as snowplow equipment may effect the performance of the air b...

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Vehicles Sold in the U.S.: Getting Roadside Assistance To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Companyoffers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program isseparate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available: • 24 hours ...

If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford MotorCompany will reimburse a reasonable amount for towing to the nearestdealership within 35 miles (56 kilometers). To obtain reimbursementinformation, U.S. Ford vehicle customers call 1-800-241-3673. Customerswill be asked to submit the...

Connecting the Jumper Cables WARNING: Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-) terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery. Note: Do not attach the negative (-) cable to fuel lines, engine rocker covers, the intake...

Jump Starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at amoderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for anadditional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. Removing the...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED Warranty repairs to your vehicle must be performed by an authorizeddealer. While any authorized dealer handling your vehicle line willprovide warranty service, we recommend you return to your sellingauthorized dealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfaction. Plea...

• Ford Genuine Accessories • Service specials and promotions. In Canada: Mailing address Customer Relationship CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 Telephone 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) Online www.ford.ca Additional Assistance If you have questions or concerns,...

UTILIZING THE MEDIATION or ARBITRATION PROGRAM(CANADA ONLY) This pertains to vehicles delivered to authorized Canadian dealers. Inthose cases, where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford ofCanada and the authorized dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicleservice concern have been unsatisf...

CHANGING A FUSE Fuses WARNING: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. If electrical components in the vehicleare not working, a fuse may haveblown. Blown fuses are identifi...

FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART Power Distribution Box WARNING: Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. WARNING: To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover to the power distribution box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. The power dis...

Fuse or relay number Fuse amp rating Protected components 65 20A** Auxiliary power point (instrumentpanel) 66 20A** Auxiliary power point (insidecenter console) 67 20A** Trailer tow park lamps relaypower 68 25A** 4x4 module, 4x2 elocker module 69 30A** Front heated or heated/cooledseats 70 — Not use...

To reinstall the fuse box cover, place the top part of the cover on thefuse panel, then push the bottom part of the cover until you hear it clickshut. Gently pull on the cover to make sure it is seated properly. The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse or relay number Fuse amp rating Protected component...

GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING: Turn off the power running boards, if equipped, before working under the vehicle, jacking or placing any object under the vehicle. Never place your hand between the extendedrunning board and the vehicle. A moving running board may causeinjury. Have your vehicle serviced ...

UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW 3.7L V6 Engine A. Windshield washer fluid reservoir B. Battery C. Engine oil dipstick (out of view) D. Brake fluid reservoir E. Engine coolant reservoir F. Air filter assembly G. Engine oil filler cap (out of view) H. Power distribution box A B C D E F G H 316 Maintenance 2013 F-...

3.5L V6 EcoBoost® Engine A. Windshield washer fluid reservoir B. Battery C. Engine oil filler cap D. Engine oil dipstick E. Brake fluid reservoir F. Engine coolant reservoir G. Air filter assembly H. Power distribution box A H G C E F D B Maintenance 319 2013 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printin...

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK A. MIN B. MAX ENGINE OIL CHECK Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil. 1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground. 2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into theoil pan. 3. Set the parkin...

Adding Engine Oil Note: Do not remove the engine oil level dipstick or the filler cap when the engine is running. Note: Do not add engine oil further than the MAX mark. Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage. Only use oils certified for gasoline engines by theAmerican Petroleum Instit...

Note: For best results, coolant concentration should be tested with a refractometer such as Rotunda tool 300-ROB75240 available from yourdealer. Ford does not recommend the use of hydrometers or coolant teststrips for measuring coolant concentrations. Note: Automotive fluids are not interchangeable;...

• In case of emergency, a large amount of water without engine coolantmay be added in order to reach a vehicle service location. In thisinstance, the cooling system must be drained, chemically cleaned withMotorcraft® Premium Cooling System Flush, and refilled withprediluted engine coolant as soon as...

If you drive in extremely hot climates: • It may be necessary to have a Ford authorized dealer decrease thecoolant concentration to 40%. • A coolant concentration of 40% will provide improved overheatprotection. Engine coolant concentrations below 40% will decrease thecorrosion/freeze protection cha...

At this time, you may notice your engine coolant temperature gaugeneedle move toward the H and the POWER REDUCED TO LOWERTEMP message may appear in the information display. You may notice a reduction in the vehicle’s speed caused by reducedengine power. Your vehicle has been designed to enter this m...

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID CHECK Note: Transmission fluid should be checked by an authorized dealer. If required, fluid should be added by an authorized dealer. The automatic transmission does not have a transmission fluid dipstick. Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for scheduled int...

BRAKE FLUID CHECK Fluid levels between the MIN and MAX lines are within the normaloperating range; there is no need to add fluid. If the fluid levels are outsideof the normal operating range, the performance of the system could becompromised; seek service from your authorized dealer immediately. POW...

Washer fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze agents should be usedonly if they provide cold weather protection without damaging thevehicle’s paint finish, wiper blades or washer system. CHANGING THE VEHICLE BATTERY WARNING: Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal inju...

If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,the clock and radio settings must be reset once the battery is reconnected. • Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner.Follow your local authorizedstandards for disposal. Call yourlocal authorized recycling...

Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optimum performance. Poor wiper quality can be improved by cleaning the wiper blades and thewindshield. Refer to Cleaning the windows and wiper blades in the Vehicle Care chapter. To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended toscra...

For Vehicles With HID Headlamps: There is a distinct cut-off (changefrom light to dark) in the leftportion of the beam pattern. Thetop edge of this cut-off should bepositioned 2 inches (5 centimeters)below the horizontal reference line. 4. Locate the vertical adjuster oneach headlamp. Use a #2 Phill...

These are examples of unacceptable moisture (usually caused by a lampwater leak): • Water puddle inside the lamp. • Large water droplets, drip marks or streaks present on the interior ofthe lens. Take your vehicle to a dealer for service if any of the above conditions ofunacceptable moisture are pre...

Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. • For routine cleaning, use Motorcraft® Detail Wash. • If tar or grease spots are present, use Motorcraft® Bug and TarRemover. WAXING • Wash the vehicle first. • Use a quality wax that does not contain abrasives. • Do...

• Never wash or rinse the engine while it is hot or running; water in therunning engine may cause internal damage. • Never wash or rinse any ignition coil, spark plug wire or spark plugwell, or the area in and around these locations. • Cover the battery, power distribution box, and air filter assemb...

CLEANING THE INTERIOR WARNING: Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle’s safety belts, as these actions may weaken the belt webbing. WARNING: On vehicles equipped with seat-mounted airbags, do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents. Such products could contaminate the side...

• Be certain to wash or wipe your hands clean if you have been incontact with certain products, such as insect repellent and suntanlotion, in order to avoid possible damage to the interior paintedsurfaces. • Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage thefinish of the instrument panel...

CLEANING LEATHER SEATS(IF EQUIPPED WITH THE KING RANCH® EDITION) Your vehicle is equipped with seating covered in premium, top-grainleather which is extremely durable, but still requires special care andmaintenance in order to ensure longevity and comfort. Regular cleaning and conditioning will main...

• Ensure the leather is dry then apply a nickel-sized amount ofconditioner to a clean, dry cloth. • Rub the conditioner into leather until it disappears. Allow theconditioner to dry and repeat the process for the entire interior. If afilm appears, wipe off film with a dry, clean cloth. CLEANING THE ...

Battery • Check and recharge as necessary. Keep connections clean. • If storing your vehicle for more than 30 days without recharging thebattery, it may be advisable to disconnect the battery cables to ensurebattery charge is maintained for quick starting. Note: If battery cables are disconnected, i...

How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles Sport-utility vehicles, vans andtrucks can differ from some othervehicles in a few noticeable ways.Your vehicle may be: • Higher – to allow higher loadcarrying capacity and to allow itto travel over rough terrainwithout getting hung up ordamaging underbod...

TIRE CARE Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading Tire Quality Grades apply to newpneumatic passenger car tires. The TireQuality Grades can be found whereapplicable on the tire sidewall betweentread shoulder and maximum sectionwidth. For example: • Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A Thes...

• Recommended inflation pressure: The cold inflation pressure found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label (affixed to either thedoor hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the door edge that meets thedoor-latch post, next to the driver’s seating position) or Tire Labellocated on the B-Pillar or th...

Note: If your tire size does not begin with a letter, this may mean it is designated by either ETRTO (European Tire and Rim TechnicalOrganization) or JATMA (Japan Tire Manufacturing Association). B. 215: Indicates the nominal width of the tire in millimeters from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In g...

Information on T Type Tires T type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of P typetires. These differences aredescribed below. T145/80D16 is an example of a tiresize. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different fromthis example. Tire Quality Gradesdo not apply to thi...

INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properlyinflated. Remember that a tire can lose up to half of its air pressurewithout appearing flat. Every day before you drive, check your tires. If one looks lower than theothers, use a tire gauge to check pressure o...

Maximum Inflation Pressure is the tire manufacturer’s maximum permissible pressure or the pressure at which the maximum load can becarried by the tire. This pressure is normally higher than themanufacturer’s recommended cold inflation pressure, which can be foundon the Safety Compliance Certificatio...

Note: Some spare tires operate at a higher inflation pressure than the other tires. For T-type mini-spare tires, see the Dissimilar Spare Tire and Wheel Assembly Information section. Store and maintain at 60 psi (4.15 bar). For full-size and dissimilar spare tires, see the Dissimilar Spare Tire and ...

Damage Periodically inspect the tire treads and sidewalls for damage (such asbulges in the tread or sidewalls, cracks in the tread groove andseparation in the tread or sidewall). If damage is observed or suspected,have the tire inspected by a tire professional. Tires can be damagedduring off-road us...

Tire Replacement Requirements WARNING: Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size, load index, speed rating and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as those originallyprovided by Ford. The recommended tire and wheel size may be found oneither t...

Important: Remember to replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires are replaced on your vehicle. The two front tires or two rear tires should generally be replaced as a pair. The tire pressure sensors mounted in the wheels (originally installed onyour vehicle) are not designed to be used in af...

• Rear-wheel drivevehicles/Four-wheel drive vehicles(front tires at left of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. USING SNOW CHAINS WARNING: Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed rating as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wh...

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM WARNING: The tire pressure monitoring system is NOT a substitute for manually checking tire pressure. The tire pressure should be checked periodically (at least monthly) using a tire gauge.See Inflating Your Tires in this chapter. Failure to properly maintain your tir...

telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle toensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow theTPMS to continue to function properly. The tire pressure monitoring system complies with part 15 of the FCCrules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is...

When you believe your system is not operating properly The main function of the tire pressure monitoring system is to warn youwhen your tires need air. It can also warn you in the event the system isno longer capable of functioning as intended. See the following chart forinformation concerning your ...

Low tirepressurewarning light Possible cause Customer action required Flashing warninglight Spare tire in use Repair the damaged road wheel andtire and reinstall it on the vehicle torestore system function. For adescription on how the systemfunctions, see When your temporary spare tire is installed ...

Tire Pressure Monitoring System Reset Procedure WARNING: To determine the required pressure(s) for your vehicle, see the Safety Compliance Certification Label (affixed to either the door hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the door edge thatmeets the door-latch post, next to the driver’s seating posit...

11. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure as indicated on theSafety Compliance Certification Label (affixed to either the door hingepillar, door-latch post, or the door edge that meets the door-latch post,next to the driver’s seating position) or Tire Label located on the B-Pillaror the...

The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare tire and wheel assembly can leadto impairment of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-wheel driving...

To remove the jack on Regular Cab and SuperCab models: Remove the wing nut and turn the jack screw counterclockwise torelease pressure before removing the jack from the bracket. To remove the jack on SuperCrew models: 1. Lift both rear seat cushions. 2. Remove the insert containing the Easy Fuel® fu...

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications WARNING: When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum orbrake disc that contacts the wheel. Make sure that any f...

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS Engine 3.7L V6 Engine 5.0L V8 Engine 6.2L V8 Engine 3.5L V6 EcoBoost Engine Cubic inches 226 302 378 214 Fuel Minimum 87 octane or E85 Minimum 87 octane or E85 Minimum 87 octane Minimum 87 octane Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-4-2-5-3-6 Ignition syst...

Engine Drivebelt Routing 3.7L engine 5.0L engine 6.2L engine 3.5L EcoBoost engine Capacities and Specifications 391 2013 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, October 2012USA (fus)

MOTORCRAFT® PART NUMBERS Component 3.7L V6 engine 5.0L V8 engine 6.2L V8 engine 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine Air filter element FA-1883 FA-1883 FA-1883 FA-1883 Battery BXT-65-750 BXT-65-750 BXT-65-750 BXT-65-750 Oil Filter FL-500-S FL-500-S FL-820-S FL-500 Spark plugs 1 1 1 1 Windshield wiper blade WW-22...

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number islocated on the driver’s sideinstrument panel. Please note that in the graphic,XXXX is representative of yourvehicle identification number. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the followinginformation: A. World manufacture...

ACCESSORIES For a complete listing of the accessories that are available for yourvehicle, please contact your dealer or visit our online store at: Accessories.Ford.com (U.S. only). Ford Custom Accessories are available for your vehicle through yourlocal Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. Ford Motor Comp...

FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (U.S. ONLY) More than 32 million Ford and Lincoln owners have discovered thepowerful protection of Ford ESP. It is the only extended service planbacked by Ford Motor Company, and provides “peace of mind”protection beyond the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage. Up t...

FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY) You can get more protection for your vehicle by purchasing a FordExtended Service Plan (ESP). Ford ESP is the only service contractbacked by Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. Depending on theplan you purchase, Ford ESP provides benefits such as: • r...

GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Why Maintain Your Vehicle? Carefully following the maintenance schedule helps protect against majorrepair expenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance andmay also help to increase the value of your vehicle when you sell ortrade it. Keep all receipts for c...

Protecting Your Investment Maintenance is an investment that pays dividends in the form of improvedreliability, durability and resale value. To maintain the proper performanceof your vehicle and its emission control systems, it is imperative thatscheduled maintenance be completed at the designated i...

Oils, Fluids and Flushing In many cases, fluid discoloration is a normal operating characteristicand, by itself, does not necessarily indicate a concern or that the fluidneeds to be changed. However, discolored fluids that also show signs ofoverheating and/or foreign material contamination should be...

Normal Scheduled Maintenance * At every oil changeinterval as indicated bythe information display Change engine oil and filter. ** Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measuretread depth. Perform multi-point inspection(recommended). Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (ifequipped with dipstick...

Additional Maintenance Items 1 Every 30000 miles(48000 km) Replace climate-controlled (heated andcooled) seat filter (if equipped). Replace engine air filter. At 100000 miles(160000 km) Change engine coolant. 2 Every 100000 miles(160000 km) Replace spark plugs. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). 3 Eve...

Maintenance Schedule Log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ...

Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads Inspect frequently,service as required Replace engine air filter. Every 5000 miles(8000 km) Inspect the wheels and related components forabnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag. Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear andmeasure trea...

SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS – 6.2L ENGINE If you operate your vehicle primarily in any of the following conditions, you need to perform additional maintenance as indicated. If you occasionally operate your vehicle under any of these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the additional maintena...

Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances as in Heavy Commercial Use (i.e., Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery) Every 5000 miles(8000 km) or sixmonths Change engine oil and filter. * Every 60000 miles(96000 km) Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles). Replace spark plugs. * Reset ...

Special Operating Condition Log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D A...

EXCEPTIONS Normal vehicle axle maintenance: Rear axles and power take-off units with synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks equipped withFord-design axles are lubricated for life; do not check or change fluidunless a leak is suspected, service is required or the assembly has beensubmerged in water. D...

ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD 3.5L, 3.7L and 5.0L Engines Initial change Six years or 100000 miles (160000 km)(whichever comes first) After initial change Every three years or 50000 miles (80000 km) 6.2L Engine Initial change Six years or 105000 miles (168000 km)(whichever comes first) After initial ...

GENERAL INFORMATION Ensure that you review your device’s user guide before using it with SYNC. Support The SYNC support team is available to help you with any questions youcannot answer on your own. Monday-Saturday, 8:30am-8:00pm EST In the United States, call: 1–888–270–1055 In Canada, call: 1–800–...

• Do not leave playing devices in your vehicle during extreme conditionsas it could cause them damage. See your device’s user guide forfurther information. • Do not attempt to service or repair the system. See your authorizeddealer. For your safety, some SYNC functions are speed-dependent. Their use...

3. Scroll to cycle through the following options: When you select: You can: Mute Call? Mute the call. Privacy Switch a call from an active hands-freeenvironment to your cellular phone for a moreprivate conversation.Press OK when Privacy on/off appears. (Thedisplay indicates In Privacy and the system...

When you select: You can: Call History Access your call history log.1. Press OK to select, then scroll throughyour call history options (incoming, outgoingor missed).2. Press OK when the desired selectionappears in the display.3. Press the phone button to call theselection. Return Exit the current m...

When you select: You can: Phonebook 1,2 Allows you to access your downloadedphonebook.1. Press OK to confirm and enter. If yourphonebook has fewer than 255 listings, theyappear alphabetically in flat file mode. If thereare more, they are organized into alphabeticalcategories.2. Scroll until the desi...

Text Messaging Note: This is a phone-dependent feature. SYNC allows you to receive, send, download and delete text messages.The system can also read incoming text messages to you so that you donot have to take your eyes off the road. Receiving a Text Message Note: This is a phone-dependent feature. ...

Delete All Messages? allows you to delete current text messages from SYNC (not your phone). To delete the messages, press OK to select. Thedisplay indicates when all your text messages have been deleted andSYNC returns you to the text message menu. Note: SYNC does not automatically download all of y...

Pre-defined text message options Can’t wait to see you I’m stuck in traffic Accessing Your Phone Settings These are phone-dependent features. Your phone settings allow you toaccess and adjust features such as your ring tone, text messagenotification, modify your phone book and also set up automaticd...

When you select: You can: Modify Phonebook Modify the contents of your phone book (i.e.,add, delete, download). Press OK to selectand scroll between: Add Contacts: Press OK to add more contactsfrom your phone book. Push the desiredcontact(s) on your phone. See your phone’suser guide on how to push c...

System Settings System Settings provide access to your Bluetooth Devices andAdvanced menu features. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through themenu options. The Bluetooth Devices menu allows you to add, connect, delete and set aphone as primary as well as turn your Bluetooth feature on and off. The ...

If you select: You can: Set Bluetooth On/Off Turn the Bluetooth feature on and off.Press OK and scroll to toggle between On andOff. When the desired selection is chosen,press OK. Note: Turning Bluetooth off disconnects all Bluetooth devices and deactivates allBluetooth features. Delete Device Delete...

SYNC APPLICATIONS AND SERVICES (IF EQUIPPED) Note: In order for the following features to work, your cellular phone must be compatible with SYNC. To check your phone’s compatibility, visitwww.SYNCMyRide.com, www.SYNCMyRide.ca or www.syncmaroute.ca. • SYNC Services (if equipped, U.S. only): Provides ...

Vehicle Health Report WARNING: Always follow scheduled maintenance instructions, regularly inspect your vehicle, and seek repair for any damage or problem you suspect. Vehicle Health Report supplements, but cannotreplace normal maintenance and vehicle inspection. Vehicle HealthReport only monitors c...

To run a report using the phone button:1. Press the phone button to enter Phone Menu.2. Scroll until Vehicle Health is selected and press OK.3. Scroll to select from the following options: Vehicle Health Report Options User Preferences:Press OK to selectand enter the menu.Scroll to select from: Auto...

3. While on an active route, you can select or say “Route summary” or “Route status” to view the Route Summary turn list or the RouteStatus ETA. You can also turn voice guidance on or off, cancel theroute or update the route. If you miss a turn, SYNC automatically asks if you want the routeupdated. ...

SYNC AppLink™ Note: Your smartphone must be paired and connected to SYNC to access AppLink. Note: iPhone® users need to connect the phone to the USB port in order to start the application. It is recommended to lock your iPhone®after starting an application. Note: The AppLink feature is not available...

To Access Using Voice Commands 1. Press the voice icon.2. When prompted, say “Mobile Apps”.3. Say the name of the application after the tone.4. The app should start. While an app is running through SYNC, you can press the voice button and speak commands specific to the app, suchas “Play Station Quic...

Voice Command Guide “Search/Play Genre” The system searches all the data from yourindexed music and, if available, begins to playthe chosen type of music. You can only playgenres of music which are present in theGENRE metadata tags that you have on yourdigital media player. “Similar Music” The syste...

2. Scroll to cycle through: When you select: You can: Play Menu Play your music by artist, album, genre,playlists, tracks, similar music or to simply,play all. You can also choose to Explore USBto view the supported digital music files onyour playing device.See Play Menu later in this section for mo...

When you select: You can: Media Settings Choose to shuffle or repeat your music andselect your Autoplay settings. Once theseselections are turned on, they remain on untilturned off. Press SEEK to play the previousor next track. Note: Some digital media players require both USB and line in ports to s...

When you select: You can: Similar Music Play music similar to what is currently playingfrom the USB port. The system uses themetadata information of each song to compile aplaylist for you.Press OK to select. The system creates a newlist of similar songs and begins playing. Themetadata tags must be p...

4. Press OK and then scroll to select from: When you select: You can: Add BluetoothDevice * Allows you to pair additional devices to thesystem.1. Press OK to select and press OK againwhen Find SYNC appears in the display.2. Follow the directions in your phone’s userguide to put your phone into disco...

Vehicle Health Report/Services (Traffic, Directions and Information) Issues Issue Possible Cause(s) Possible Solution(s) I received a textthat the VehicleHealth Report isnot activated. • Your account may not beactivated on thewebsite, OR • You may have the wrong VIN(vehicleidentificationnumber) list...

INTRODUCTION WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that maytake their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of the vehicle...

Support The SYNC support team is available to help you with any questions youcannot answer on your own. Monday-Saturday, 8:30am-8:00pm EST In the United States, call: 1–888–270–1055 In Canada, call: 1–800–565–3673 Times are subject to change due to holidays. Safety information WARNING: Driving while...

How to Use Voice Commands with Your System Press the voice icon. After the tone, speak your commandclearly. These commands can be said at any time. “Cancel” “Exit” “Go back” “List of commands” “Main menu” “Next page” “Previous page” “What can I say?” “Help” What Can I Say? To access the available vo...

Accessing a List of Available Commands • If you use the touchscreen, press the Settings icon > Help > Voice Command List. • If you use the steering wheel control, press the voice icon. After thetone, speak your command clearly. Voice command list “Audio list of commands” “Bluetooth audio list ...

When HD Radio broadcasts are active, you can access the followingfunctions: When you select: You can: Scan Hear a brief sampling of all available stations.This feature still works when HD Radioreception is on, although it does not scan forHD2-HD7 channels. You may see the HD logoappear if the statio...

HD Radio Reception and Station Troubleshooting Potential Reception Issues Reception area If you are listening to a multicast station andyou are on the fringe of the reception area,the station may mute due to weak signalstrength.If you are listening to HD1, the systemswitches back to the analog broad...

Radio Voice Commands If you are listening to the radio, press the voice button on thesteering wheel control. When prompted, say any of thecommands in the following chart. If you are not listening to the radio, press the voice button and, after thetone, say “Radio”, then any of the commands in the fo...

When you select: You can: Browse View a list of all available stations. Scroll andselect the desired station.You can also lock or skip unwanted channelsor view the song and artist on other stations. Satellite Radio Voice Commands If you are listening to SIRIUS satellite radio, press the voicebutton ...

“TUNE” “SAT” “SAT 1” “SAT 1 preset <#>” “SAT 2” “SAT 2 preset <#>” “SAT 3” “SAT 3 preset <#>” “Help” SIRIUS Satellite Radio Information Note: SIRIUS reserves the unrestricted right to change, rearrange, add or delete programming including canceling, moving or adding particularchann...

SIRIUS Troubleshooting Tips Radio Display Condition Possible Action Unsubscribed Channel. Your subscription does not include thischannel. Contact SIRIUS at1–888–539–7474 tosubscribe to thechannel, or tune toanother channel. No Signal. The signal is lost fromthe SIRIUS satellite orSIRIUS tower to you...

When you select: You can: Scan Hear a brief sampling of all available tracks. More Info See disc information. Options Sound: Adjust Bass, Treble, Midrange, Balance and Fade, DSP (Digital SignalProcessing), Occupancy Mode, and SpeedCompensated Volume settings. (Your vehiclemay not have all these sett...

SD Card Slot and USB Port SD Card Slot Note: Your SD card slot is spring-loaded. To remove the SD card, press the card in and the system ejects it. Do not attempt to pull the card toremove it as this could cause damage. Note: The navigation system also uses this card slot. See Navigation system late...

Playing Music from Your Device Insert your device and select the USB or SD Card tab once the systemrecognizes it. You can then select from the following options: When you select: You can: Repeat Repeat the currently playing song or album. Shuffle Play music on the selected album or folder inrandom o...

SD Card and USB Voice Commands If you are listening to a USB device or an SD card, press thevoice button on the steering wheel control. When prompted, sayany of the commands in the following chart. If you are not listening to a USB device or an SD card, press the voicebutton and, after the tone, say...

Bluetooth Audio Your system allows you to stream audio over your vehicle’s speakers fromyour connected, Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone. To access, press the lower left corner on the touchscreen, thenselect the BT Stereo tab. Bluetooth Audio Voice Commands If you are listening to a Bluetooth audio ...

Troubleshooting • Do not connect the audio input jack to a line level output. The jackonly works correctly with devices that have a headphone output witha volume control. • Do not set the portable music player’s volume level higher than isnecessary to match the volume of the CD or FM radio as this c...

Phone Menu Options Press the top left corner on your touchscreen to select from thefollowing options: When you select: You can: Phone Access the on-screen numerical pad to enter anumber and place a call.During an active call, you can also choose to: • Mute the call • Put it on hold • Turn on privacy...

When you select: You can: Messaging Send text messages using your touchscreen. See Text messaging later in this section. Settings Access various phone settings, such turningBluetooth on and off, managing your phonebookand more. See Phone settings later in this section. Text Messaging Note: Downloadi...

You can then preview the message, verify the recipient as wells asupdate the message list, and send it to a connected device (such as aUSB drive). Pre-defined Text Message Options I’ll call you back in a few minutes. I just left, I’ll be there soon. Can you give me a call? I’m on my way. I’m running...

Phone Settings Press Phone > Settings, then select from the following settings: If you select: You can: Bluetooth Devices Connect, disconnect, add or delete a device, aswell as save it as a favorite. Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth off or on. Do Not Disturb Have all calls go directly to your voice mail ...

Connecting to SYNC Services Using Voice Commands 1. Press the voice button.2. When prompted, say “Services”. This initiates an outgoing call to SYNC Services using your paired and connected Bluetooth-enabledcellular phone. 3. Once you connect to the service, follow the voice prompts to request the d...

SYNC Services Quick Tips Portable Your subscription is associated with yourBluetooth-enabled cellular phone number, notyour VIN (Vehicle Identification Number). Youcan pair and connect your phone to anyvehicle equipped with Traffic, Directions andInformation and continue enjoying yourpersonalized se...

SIRIUS Travel Link Voice Commands Note: In order to use SIRIUS Travel Link, your vehicle must be equipped with navigation and your navigation SD card must be in the SD card slot. Press the voice button and when prompted, say any of thefollowing: Travel Link Voice Commands “5–day weather forecast” “S...

Register for Vehicle Health Report and set your report preferences atwww.SYNCMyRide.com. After registering, you can request a VehicleHealth Report (inside your vehicle). Return to your account atwww.SYNCMyRide.com to view your report. You can also choose forSYNC to remind you automatically to run re...

Uploading Photos for Your Home Screen Wallpaper Note: You cannot load photos directly from your camera. You must access the photos either from your USB mass storage device or from anSD card. Note: Photographs with extremely large dimensions (i.e., 2048 x 1536) may not be compatible and appear as a b...

Settings Access and adjust system settings, voice features, as well as phone,navigation and wireless settings. System Press the Settings icon > Settings > System, then select from the following: System Language Select to have the touchscreen display inEnglish, Spanish or French. Distance Selec...

Voice Control Press the Settings icon > Settings > Voice Control, then select from the following: Voice Control Interaction Mode Standard interaction mode provides moredetailed interaction and guidance. Advancedmode has less audible interaction and moretone prompts. ConfirmationPrompts Have th...

Navigation Press the Settings icon > Settings > Navigation, then select from the following: Navigation Map Preferences Turn breadcrumbs on and off. Have the system display your turn list top tobottom or bottom to top. Turn the Parking POI notification on and off. Route Preferences Have the sys...

Wireless & Internet USB MobileBroadband Instead of using Wi-Fi, your system can alsouse a USB mobile broadband connection toaccess the internet. (You must turn on yourmobile broadband device on your personalcomputer before connecting it to the system.)This screen allows you to set up what is you...

CLIMATE Press the lower right corner on the touchscreen to access your climatecontrol features. Depending on your vehicle line and option package,your climate screen may look different from the screen shown here. A. Power: Touch to switch the system off and on. Outside air cannot enter your vehicle ...

Additional Climate Control Voice Commands “On” “Windshield floor on” “Panel floor on” “Help” * If you have said “Temperature”, you can say any of the commands in the following “Temperature” chart. “TEMPERATURE” “High” “Low” “<15.5–29.5> degrees” “<60–85> degrees” “Help” NAVIGATION SYSTEM...

cityseekr (If Available) Note: cityseekr point of interest information is limited to approximately 154 cities (132 in the U.S., 13 in Canada and 9 in Mexico). cityseekr, when available, is a service thatprovides more information about certainpoints of interest such as restaurants,hotels and attracti...

This icon appears when your selection exists in multiplecategories within the system. When you are viewing more information for hotels, cityseekr also tellsyou if the hotel has certain services and facilities using icons. Hotel Services and Facilities Restaurant 24 Hr Room Service Business Center Fi...

Setting Your Navigation Preferences Select settings for the system to take into account when planning yourroute. Press the Settings icon > Settings > Navigation. When you select: You can: Map Preferences Turn breadcrumbs on and off. Have the system display your turn list top tobottom or bottom...

When you select: You can: Traffic Preferences Choose how you want the system to handletraffic problems along your route. Automatic: Have the system reroute you to avoid traffic incidents that develop andimpact the current route (no notification isprovided). Manual: Have the system always provide a t...

Change the appearance of the mapdisplay by repeatedly pressing thearrow button in the upper leftcorner of the screen. It togglesbetween three different map modes:Heading up, North up, and 3D. Heading up (2D map) always shows the direction of forward travel to be upward on the screen. This view is av...

Map Icons Vehicle mark shows the current location of your vehicle. It stays in the center of the map display, except when in scrollmode. Scroll cursor allows you to scroll the map; the fixed icon is in the center of the screen. The map position closest to the cursoris in a window on the top center p...

“DESTINATION” “Nearest POI” “Play nametags” “POI category” “Previous destination” “Street address” “Help” “NAVIGATION” “Destination” * “Zoom city” “Zoom country” “Zoom in minimum” “Zoom out maximum” “Zoom province” “Zoom state” “Zoom street” “Zoom to <distance>” “Help” * If you have said, “Des...

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911 Assist™ ......................448, 521 A ABS (see Brakes) .....................231 Accessing and using yourUSB port ....................................500 Accessing call history/phonebook during active call .............437 Accessing your calendar ..........520 Accessing your media menufeatures...

climate control ........................177filter .........................................177heated ..............................173, 175memory seat .....................66, 170 SecuriCode keyless entrysystem ..........................................78 SecuriLock passive anti-theftsystem ...........