Unique Driving Characteristics; Auto-Start-Stop; Enabling Auto Startstop - Ford 2015 F-150 Owner's Manual

Unique Driving Characteristics

AUTO-START-STOP

The system helps reduce fuel consumption
by automatically shutting off and restarting
the engine while stopped. The engine will
restart automatically when you release the
brake pedal.
In some situations, your vehicle may restart
automatically, for example:
• To maintain interior comfort.
• To recharge the battery.
Note: Power assist steering turns off when
the engine is off.
WARNINGS
The engine may restart
automatically if required by the
system.
Switch the ignition off before
opening the hood or performing any
maintenance. Failure to do so may
result in serious injuries due to automatic
engine restart.
Always switch the ignition off before
leaving your vehicle, as the system
may have turned the engine off, but
the ignition will still be on and automatic
restart may occur.
The Auto StartStop system status is
available at a glance within the information
display. See Information Displays (page
103).

Enabling Auto StartStop

The system automatically enables every
time you start your vehicle if:
• You do not press the Auto StartStop
button (not illuminated).
• Your vehicle exceeds an initial speed
of 3 mph (4 km/h) after you have
initially started your vehicle.
• You have stopped your vehicle.
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Note: The system allows multiple
successive Auto StartStop events, but it
may not operate in conditions of heavy
traffic or in extended low speed operation.
when the automatic engine stop occurs.
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illuminates when automatic engine stop
is not available due to one of the above
noted conditions not being met.
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Your foot is on the brake pedal.
The transmission is in drive (D) or Sport
mode.
The driver door is closed.
There is adequate brake vacuum.
The interior compartment has cooled
or warmed to an acceptable level.
The front windshield defroster is off.
You have not turned the steering wheel
rapidly or you do not have it at a sharp
angle.
The vehicle is not on a steep road
grade.
The battery is within optimal operating
conditions (battery state of charge and
temperature in range).
The engine coolant is at operating
temperature.
Elevation is below about 10000 feet
(3048 meters).
Ambient temperature is moderate.
You have selected 4X2 or Auto mode.
The trailer is not connected.
You have not selected Tow haul.
You have not selected Manual mode.
The green Auto StartStop
indicator light on the instrument
cluster will illuminate to indicate
If the instrument cluster is
equipped with a grey Auto
StartStop indicator light, it