Table Of Contents - Ford 2010 F-150 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Introduction4
Safety And Environment Protection4
Protecting The Environment5
Perchlorate Material5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle5
Service Data Recording7
Event Data Recording7
Cell Phone Use8
Export Unique (Non–United States/Canada) Vehicle Specific Information9
Vehicle Symbol Glossary10
Instrument Cluster12
Warning Lights And Chimes12
Standard Instrument Cluster12
Platinum Instrument Cluster12
Harley Davidson Instrument Cluster13
Gauges18
Standard Message Center22
Miles (Km) To E23
Avg Mpg (L/100Km)23
System Warnings26
Optional Message Center30
System Check And Vehicle Feature Customization32
Reset For System Check32
Entertainment Systems40
Audio Systems40
Am/Fm Stereo System (If Equipped)40
Am/Fm In-Dash Cd/Mp3 Satellite Compatible Sound System42
Setting The Clock43
Am/Fm Radio43
Rdbs Radio44
Cd/Mp3 Player45
Satellite Radio (If Equipped)46
Sound Adjustments49
Extra Features50
Audio System–Navigation System Based (If Equipped)50
Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In — If Equipped)50
To Play Your Portable Music Player Using The Auxiliary Input Jack51
Usb Port (If Equipped)52
General Audio Information53
Radio Frequencies53
Radio Reception Factors53
Cd/Cd Player Care53
Audio System Warranty And Service54
Mp3 Track And Folder Structure54
Sample Mp3 Structure55
Satellite Radio Information (If Equipped)55
Navigation System58
Sync58
Climate Controls59
Single Zone Climate Control59
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning59
Dual Electronic Automatic Temperature Control With Heated Seats62
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control With Heated And Cooled Seats64
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control With Heated And Cooled Seats (Navigation Based)67
Navigation System Based Climate Control67
Touchscreen Functions69
Voice Commands In Climate Mode70
To Aid In Side Window Defogging/Demisting In Cold Weather71
Rear Window Defroster71
Lights72
Headlamp Control72
Autolamp Control (If Equipped)72
Fog Lamp Control (If Equipped)73
High Beams73
Flash To Pass73
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl) (If Equipped)74
Panel Dimmer Control74
Aiming The Headlamps74
Vertical Aim Adjustment75
Turn Signal Control76
Interior Lamps76
Front Row Map Lamps (If Equipped)76
Rear Dome Lamp (If Equipped)76
Rear Dome/Courtesy Lamps (If Equipped)77
Rear Courtesy/Reading/Cargo Lamps (If Equipped)77
Ambient Lighting78
Bulb Replacement78
Lamp Assembly Condensation78
Using The Right Bulbs79
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs79
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal/Sidemarker Bulbs81
Replacing Tail/Brake/Turn Signal/Backup Lamp Bulbs81
Replacing High-Mount Brake And Cargo Lamp Bulbs82
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (If Equipped)82
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs83
Driver Controls84
Multi-Function Lever84
Windshield Wiper/Washer Control84
Tilt Steering Wheel85
Steering Wheel Adjustment85
Power Tilt Steering86
Easy Entry/Exit Feature86
Memory Feature86
Illuminated Visor Mirror87
Slide On Rod Feature87
Center Console88
Electronic Compass88
Compass Zone Adjustment89
Compass Calibration Adjustment89
Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)90
Cupholder/Ashtray (If Equipped)91
Ashtray (If Equipped)91
Power Windows91
One-Touch Down92
Window Lock92
Power Sliding Back Window (If Equipped)93
Accessory Delay (If Equipped)93
Interior Mirror93
Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror93
Exterior Mirrors94
Power Side View Mirrors94
Automatic Dimming Feature94
Fold-Away Mirrors95
Powerfold Mirrors95
Heated Outside Mirrors95
Exterior Mounted Mirror Turn Signal Indicator96
Telescoping Trailer Tow Mirrors96
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals96
Power Deployable Running Boards97
Speed Control98
Setting Speed Control99
Disengaging Speed Control99
Resuming A Set Speed100
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control100
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control100
Turning Off Speed Control101
Steering Wheel Controls101
Sync System Hands Free Control Features102
Navigation System/Sync Hands Free Control Features102
Moon Roof103
Univarsal Garage Door Opener104
Homelink104
Car2U Home Automation System104
Homelink Wireless Control System104
Programming105
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming106
Operating The Homelink Wireless Control System107
Erasing Homelink Buttons107
Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button107
Car2U Home Automation System (If Equipped)108
Types Of Garage Door Openers (Rolling Code And Fixed Code)109
Rolling Code Programming109
Fixed Code Programming111
Erasing The Car2U Home Automation System Buttons112
Fcc And Rss-210 Industry Canada Compliance113
Tailgate Lock113
Tailgate Removal114
Tailgate Step (If Equipped)115
Box Side Step (If Equipped)116
Bed Extender117
Cargo Management System120
Locks And Security126
Keys126
Power Door Locks126
Smart Unlocking Feature126
Autolock127
Deactivating/Activating Autolock127
Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure127
Keyless Entry Keypad Procedure128
Autounlock Feature128
Deactivating/Activating Autounlock Feature129
Power Door Lock Switch Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure129
Keyless Entry Keypad Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure129
Childproof Door Locks (On Vehicles With Rear Doors)130
Remote Entry System130
Two Step Door Unlocking131
One Step Door Unlocking131
Switching From Two Step To One Step Door Unlocking132
Memory Seats/Power Mirrors/Adjustable Pedals/Steering Column132
Activating The Memory Feature133
Deactivating The Memory Feature133
Replacing The Battery133
Replacing Lost Transmitters134
Programming Remote Transmitters135
Illuminated Entry135
Securicode Keyless Entry System136
Anti-Scan Feature136
Programming A Personal Entry Code137
Erasing Personal Code137
Unlocking And Locking The Doors Using Keyless Entry Keypad137
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System138
Anti-Theft Indicator139
Automatic Arming139
Automatic Disarming139
Replacement Keys139
Programming Spare Keys140
Mykey141
Mykey™ Restricted Features141
Standard Settings – These Settings Cannot Be Changed141
Optional Settings – These Settings Can Be Changed141
Create A Mykey™142
Programming Mykey™ Optional Settings142
Disable Mykey™143
Check Mykey™ System Status143
Using Mykey™ With Remote Start Systems143
Vehicles Equipped With Traditional Keys143
Troubleshooting145
Seating And Safety Restraints147
Adjustable Head Restraints147
Front Seat150
Using The Armrest (If Equipped)151
Using The Manual Lumbar Support152
Using The Power Lumbar Support (If Equipped)153
Adjusting The Front Power Seat (If Equipped)153
Power Recline (If Equipped)154
Memory Seat/Power Mirrors/Adjustable Pedals/Steering Column155
Easy-Access/Easy-Out Feature (If Equipped)155
Deactivating/Activating The Easy Access/Easy Out Feature156
Heated Seats (If Equipped)157
Heated And Cooled Seats (If Equipped)157
Heated Seats158
Cooled Seats158
Climate Controlled Seats Air Filter Replacement (If Equipped)159
Rear Seats160
Second Row Head Restraints160
Folding Up The Rear Seats (Supercab Only)163
Returning The Seat To Seating Position163
Folding Up The Rear Seats (Supercrew Vehicles Only)163
Armrest And Cupholders (If Equipped)164
Rear Heated Seats (If Equipped)165
Safety Restraints166
Personal Safety System™166
How Does The Personal Safety System™ Work?167
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints167
Front Crash Severity Sensor167
Driver's Seat Position Sensor167
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors168
Front Outboard Safety Belt Pretensioners169
Front Outboard Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors169
Determining If The Personal Safety System™ Is Operational169
Safety Restraints Precautions170
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts171
Regular Cab Center Front Safety Belt172
Safety Belt With Cinch Tongue (Regular Cab Center Only)172
How To Fasten The Cinch Tongue (Regular Cab Center Only)173
Lap Belts174
Adjusting The Lap Belt174
Energy Management Retractors176
Vehicle Sensitive Mode176
Automatic Locking Mode176
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode176
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode177
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode177
Safety Belt Pretensioner178
Safety Belt Usage Sensors179
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment179
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime179
Belt-Minder180
Conditions Of Operation180
Deactivating/Activating The Belt-Minder Feature183
Safety Belt Extension Assembly184
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)185
Important Srs Precautions186
Children And Airbags187
How Does The Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?188
Front Passenger Sensing System189
Determining If The System Is Operational192
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System193
How Does The Side Airbag System Work?194
Safety Canopy System196
How Does The Safety Canopy System Work?197
Sos Post-Crash Alert System™199
Important Child Restraint Precautions199
Recommendations For Attaching Child Safety Restraints For Children202
Transporting Children203
Safety Seats For Children204
Infant And/Or Toddler Seats204
Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts205
Installing Child Safety Seats In Cinch Tongue Combination Lap And Shoulder Belt Seating Position (Front Center Seating Position Only)208
Installing Child Safety Seats In The Front Row Lap Belt Seating Positions (Supercab And Supercrew)211
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Latch (Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children) Attachments212
Use Of Inboard Lower Anchors From The Outboard Seating Positions (Center Seating Use)214
Combining Safety Belt And Latch Lower Anchors For Attaching Child Safety Seats214
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps214
Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment216
Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment217
Child Booster Seats218
When Children Should Use Booster Seats219
Types Of Booster Seats219
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts221
Child Restraint And Safety Belt Maintenance221
Tires, Wheels And Loading223
Notice On Utility Vehicle And Truck Owners223
Vehicle Characteristics223
4Wd And Awd Systems (If Equipped)223
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles224
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading225
Treadwear226
Traction Aa A B C226
Temperature A B C226
Tires227
Glossary Of Tire Terminology227
Inflating Your Tires228
Tire Inflation228
Tire Care230
Inspecting Your Tires And Wheel Valve Stems230
Tire Wear230
Damage230
U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number (Tin)231
Tire Replacement Requirements231
Safety Practices233
Highway Hazards233
Tire And Wheel Alignment234
Tire Rotation234
Information Contained On The Sidewall235
Information on "P" Type Tires236
Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for "LT" Type Tires239
Information on "T" Type Tires240
Location Of The Tire Label240
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)241
Changing Tires With Tpms242
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)243
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed243
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly244
When Inflating Your Tires245
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure245
Tpms Reset Procedure246
Overview246
Tpms Reset Tips246
Performing The Tpms Reset Procedure246
Snow Tires And Chains248
Vehicle Loading - With And Without A Trailer249
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit255
Special Loading Instructions For Owners Of Pickup Trucks And Utility-Type Vehicles256
Trailer Towing256
Preparing To Tow262
Hitches262
Weight Distributing Hitch262
Safety Chains262
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (If Equipped)263
Trailer Brake Controller-Integrated263
Procedure For Adjusting Gain264
Explanation Of Instrument Cluster Warning Messages265
Points To Remember266
Trailer Lamps267
Using A Step Bumper (If Equipped)267
Driving While You Tow267
Servicing After Towing267
Trailer Towing Tips268
Launching Or Retrieving A Boat268
Recreational Towing269
4Wd Vehicles Equipped With Manual-Shift Transfer Case269
Driving271
Starting271
Positions Of The Ignition271
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle271
Important Safety Precautions272
Starting The Engine274
Cold Weather Starting (Flexible Fuel Vehicles Only)274
If The Engine Fails To Start Using The Preceding Instructions (Flexible Fuel Vehicles Only)275
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes275
Important Ventilating Information275
Engine Block Heater275
How To Use The Engine Block Heater277
Brakes277
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)277
Using Abs278
Abs Warning Lamp278
Parking Brake278
Advancetrac With Roll Stability Control (Rsc)279
Stability Enhancement System279
Traction Control System (Tcs)281
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)282
Roll Stability Control™ (Rsc)282
Switching Off Advancetrac With Rsc283
Trailer Sway Control284
Steering285
Disabling Trailer Sway Control285
Limited-Slip Axle286
Electronic Locking Differential (Eld) Axle (If Equipped)286
Preparing To Drive286
Brake-Shift Interlock - Column-Shift Transmission287
Brake-Shift Interlock – Floor-Shift Transmission289
Automatic Transmission Operation291
Understanding The Gearshift Positions Of The 4–Speed Automatic Transmission291
P (Park)291
R (Reverse)292
N (Neutral)292
D (Overdrive)292
Drive (Not Shown)292
2 (Second)293
1 (First)293
Forced Downshifts293
Driving With A 6–Speed Automatic Transmission293
D (Overdrive) With Tow/Haul Off294
D (Overdrive) With Tow/Haul On294
3 (Third)296
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow296
Reverse Sensing System297
Rear-View Camera System299
Image Delay If Displayed Through The Rearview Mirror299
Image Delay If Displayed Through The Navigation Screen299
Night Time And Dark Area Use300
Four-Wheel Drive (4Wd) Operation301
Servicing301
4Wd Indicator Lights301
Using A Manual 4Wd System302
Shifting Between 2H (4X2) And 4H (4X4 High)302
Shifting To/From 4L (4X4 Low)303
Using The N (Neutral) Position303
Using The Electronic Shift 4Wd System (If Equipped))304
Using The All Wheel Drive (Awd) System305
Electronic Locking Differential (Eld) (If Equipped)306
Activating The Electronic Locking Differential (Eld)307
Driving Off-Road With Truck And Utility Vehicles307
Basic Operating Principles308
If Your Vehicle Goes Off The Edge Of The Pavement308
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck309
Emergency Maneuvers309
Parking310
4Wd Systems310
Normal Characteristics311
Sand311
Mud And Water311
Driving Through Deep Water May Damage The Transmission312
Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain312
Driving On Snow And Ice313
Maintenance And Modifications314
Driving Through Water314
Snowplowing315
Installing The Snowplow315
Operating The Vehicle With The Snowplow Attached316
Snowplowing With Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle316
Transmission Operation While Plowing317
Engine Temperature While Plowing317
Getting Roadside Assistance319
Roadside Emergencies319
Using Roadside Assistance320
Hazard Flasher Control320
Fuel Pump Shut-Off321
Fuses And Relays321
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color322
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel322
Power Distribution Box325
Changing The Tires330
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information330
Stopping And Securing The Vehicle332
Location Of The Spare Tire And Tools332
To Remove The Jack On Regular Cab And Supercab Models332
To Remove The Jack On Supercrew Models333
Removing The Spare Tire333
Tire Change Procedure333
Stowing The Flat/Spare Tire336
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications337
Running Out Of Fuel338
Jump Starting338
Preparing Your Vehicle339
Connecting The Jumper Cables339
Removing The Jumper Cables342
Wrecker Towing344
Emergency Towing345
Customer Assistance346
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)352
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)352
Cleaning353
Washing The Exterior353
Exterior Chrome353
Waxing354
Paint Chips354
Aluminum Wheels And Wheel Covers354
Engine355
4.6L Engine355
5.4L Engine356
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts356
Windows And Wiper Blades356
Instrument Panel And Console (Harley-Davidson Edition Only)357
High Gloss Paint Area357
Low Gloss Paint Area358
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim And Cluster Lens358
Interior359
Leather Seats359
Scratches361
Conditioning361
Underbody361
Ford And Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products362
Maintenance And Specifications363
Service Recommendations363
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle363
Working With The Engine Off/On363
Opening The Hood364
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment365
4.6L V8365
5.4L V8366
Windshield Washer Fluid367
Changing The Wiper Blades368
Checking The Engine Oil368
Adding Engine Oil369
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations370
Use Sae 5W-20 Engine Oil370
Battery371
Battery Relearn372
Checking Engine Coolant373
Adding Engine Coolant374
Recycled Engine Coolant376
Coolant Refill Capacity376
Severe Climates376
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling (If Equipped)377
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works377
Fuel Filter378
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated378
What You Should Know About Automative Fuels379
Fuel Information379
Refueling381
Easy Fuel™ "No Cap" Fuel System381
Flex Fuel Vehicle (Ffv) Fuel Fill Inlet383
Choosing The Right Fuel383
Octane Recommendations383
Ffv Engine (If Equipped)384
Fuel Quality384
Cleaner Air385
Refilling With A Portable Fuel Container385
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy386
Measuring Techniques386
Filling The Tank386
Calculating Fuel Economy387
Habits388
Maintenance388
Conditions388
Epa Fuel Economy Estimates389
Emission Control System389
On Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)390
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing391
Power Steering Fluid392
Brake Fluid393
Transmission Fluid393
Checking 4-Speed Automatic Transmission Fluid393
Low Fluid Level394
Correct Fluid Level394
High Fluid Level394
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels395
Checking 6-Speed Automatic Transmission Fluid395
Transfer Case Fluid396
Air Filter396
Changing The Air Filter Element397
Motorcraft Part Numbers399
Maintenance Product Specifications And Capacities400
Engine Data404
Engine Drivebelt Routing405
Identifying Your Vehicle405
Safety Compliance Certification Label405
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)406
Transmission Code Designations407
Accessories408
Genuine For Accessories For Your Vehicle408
Exterior Style408
Interior Style408
Peace Of Mind409
Ford Extended Service Plan410
Index413