Push-Button Start - Ford 2015 F-150 Quick Reference Manual

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AUDIO AND ELECTRONIC SHIFT
MEDIA CONTROLS 4WD SYSTEM*
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The electronic shift 4WD system allows
• Press VOL+ or VOL– to increase or
you to choose between 2WD, 4x4
decrease your volume level.
AUTO*, 4x4 HIGH or 4x4 LOW.
• Press M repeatedly to access all
2H (2WD) sends power to the rear
possible media sources.
wheels only and should be used for
• Press to access voice recognition*.
street and highway driving. Provides
• Press to access SYNC
®
optimal smoothness and fuel economy
phone features*.
at high speeds.
4A (4x4 AUTO)* provides electronic

PUSH-BUTTON START*

control four-wheel drive with power
Press the brake pedal and then press
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delivered to the front and rear wheels,
the START STOP button.
as required, for increased traction.
An indicator light comes on when
This is appropriate for all on-road
the ignition is on and when the
driving conditions, including dry road
engine starts.
surfaces, but is especially useful on wet
If you leave your vehicle idling for an
pavement, snow, dirt or gravel.
extended period of time, the engine and
4H (4x4 HIGH) helps provide extra
ignition automatically turn off.
traction while driving in snow or
Before the engine shuts down, a
on icy roads or off road situations.
message appears in the information
This mode is not intended for use on
display allowing the driver time to
dry pavement.
override the shutoff feature.
4L (4x4 LOW) uses extra gearing to
Note: Your intelligent access
provide maximum power to all four
transmitter must be inside your
wheels at reduced speeds. Intended
vehicle to switch the ignition on and
only for off-road applications such
start the engine.
as deep sand, steep grades or pulling
heavy objects. 4L (4x4 LOW) does not
engage while the vehicle is moving
above 3 mph (5 km/h); this is normal
and should be no reason for concern.
Refer to Shifting to or from 4L (4x4
LOW) in the Four-Wheel Drive chapter
of your Owner's Manual for details.
ELECTRONIC LOCKING
DIFFERENTIAL*
When engaged, the system temporarily
Adjust the Gain by:
locks the rear axle, allowing both rear
wheels to turn at the same speed. This 1. Pressing the Gain+ or Gain–
function helps to provide additional
buttons to increase or decrease
traction as needed.
the setting to the desired
starting point. For example, a
Note: Do not use this feature on
Gain setting of 6.0 is a good
dry surfaces.
starting point for heavier loads.
To use:
2. Test the adjusted Gain
4X4: Pull the 4WD control.
setting again after you make
4X2: Twist the control to ON.
adjustments. When testing:
The indicator light continuously
A. In a traffic-free environment,
displays in the cluster when the ELD
tow the trailer on a dry, level
is active.
surface at a speed of 20-25 mph
INTEGRATED TRAILER (30-40 km/h) and squeeze the
BRAKE CONTROLLER* manual control lever completely.
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The fully integrated trailer brake
B. If the trailer wheels lock
controller assists in smooth and
up (the tires will squeal),
effective trailer braking by powering the reduce the Gain setting. If
trailer's electric or electric-over
the trailer wheels turn freely,
hydraulic brakes with a proportional
increase the Gain setting.
output based on the towing vehicle's
C. The proper Gain setting will
brake pressure.
be at the point just below
The Gain setting is used to set the
trailer wheel lock-up.
trailer brake controller for specific
Note: If towing a heavier trailer,
towing conditions and should be
trailer wheel lock-up may not be
changed as towing conditions change.
attainable even with the maximum
Changes to towing conditions include
Gain setting of 10.
trailer load, vehicle load, road
conditions and weather.
360-DEGREE CAMERA*
Use the Gain + and – adjustment
See page 19 for details.
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buttons to increase or decrease the
braking feature's power output to
the trailer in 0.5 increments.
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*if equipped