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

Unique Driving Characteristics

AUTO-START-STOP

The system helps reduce fuel consumption
by automatically stopping and restarting
the engine when your vehicle has stopped.
The engine restarts 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.
Note: If your vehicle is flex fuel capable,
Auto-Start-Stop will be inhibited for a short
time after a refuel event while the system
is verifying the fuel type being used.
WARNINGS
Always fully apply the parking brake.
Make sure you shift into park (P) for
vehicles with an automatic
transmission. Switch the ignition off and
remove the key whenever you leave your
vehicle.
Before opening the hood or
performing any maintenance, fully
apply the parking brake, shift into
park (P) or neutral (N) and switch the
ignition off.
Always switch the ignition off before
leaving the vehicle. If the ignition is
switched on an automatic restart
may occur at any time.
The system may require the engine
to automatically restart when the
auto-start-stop indicator illuminates
green or flashes amber. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury.
F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201607, Second Printing
The Auto-Start-Stop system status is
(If Equipped)
available at a glance within the information
display. See Information Displays (page
109).
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop
The system automatically enables every
time you start your vehicle if:
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You do not press the Auto-Start-Stop
button (not illuminated).
Your vehicle exceeds an initial speed
of 3 mph (5 km/h) after you have
initially started your vehicle.
You have stopped your vehicle.
Your foot is on the brake pedal.
The transmission is in drive (D) or Sport
mode (enable by pressing the
Auto-Start-Stop button).
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 11,000 ft
(3,350 m).
Ambient temperature is moderate.
You have selected 4X2 or Auto mode.
If equipped with Terrain mode, and you
select auto snow/ice mode only.
The trailer is not connected.