Table Of Contents - Ford 2009 F-150 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Introduction4
Safety And Environment Protection4
Warning Symbols In This Guide4
Warning Symbols On Your Vehicle4
Perchlorate Material5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle5
Protecting The Environment5
Special Instructions6
Service Data Recording6
Event Data Recording7
Using Your Vehicle With A Snowplow7
Using Your Vehicle As An Ambulance8
Notice To Owners Of Pickup Trucks And Utility Type Vehicles8
Notice To Owners Of The F1508
Cell Phone Use8
Vehicle Symbol Glossary10
Instrument Cluster12
Warning Lights And Chimes12
Standard Instrument Cluster12
Platinum Instrument Cluster12
Service Engine Soon13
Electronic Throttle Control13
Brake System Warning Light14
Anti-Lock Brake System14
Airbag Readiness14
Safety Belt14
Charging System (Rtt)15
Engine Oil Pressure (Rtt)15
Engine Coolant Temperature15
Low Tire Pressure Warning15
Overdrive Off16
Transmission Tow/Haul Feature16
Advancetrac /Traction Control16
4X2 (Rtt)16
Four Wheel Drive High (Rtt)17
Speed Control17
Anti-Theft System17
Turn Signal17
Gauges18
Speedometer19
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge19
Odometer19
Trip Odometer19
Tachometer20
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge20
Fuel Gauge20
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge21
Entertainment Systems22
Audio Systems22
Am/Fm Stereo System22
Accessory Delay22
Am/Fm In-Dash Cd/Mp3 Satellite Compatible Sound System24
Setting The Clock25
Am/Fm Radio25
Rdbs Radio26
Cd/Mp3 Player26
Satellite Radio28
Sound Adjustments31
Extra Features31
Audio System32
Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)32
To Play Your Portable Music Player Using The Auxiliary Input Jack33
Troubleshooting33
Usb Port34
General Audio Information34
Cd/Cd Player Care35
Cds With Homemade Paper36
Mp3 Track And Folder Structure36
Sample Mp3 Structure37
Satellite Radio Information37
Satellite Radio Channels37
Satellite Radio Reception Factors37
Sirius Satellite Radio Service38
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number39
Navigation System40
Sync40
Signal Zone Climate Controls41
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning41
Operating Tips42
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control With Heated Seats44
Dual Electronic Automatic Temperature Control44
Climate Controls45
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Cotrol With Heated And Cooled Seals46
Temperature Conversion46
Navigation System Based Climate Control49
Touchscreen Functions51
Voice Commands In Climate Mode52
Rear Window Defroster53
Lights54
Headlamps54
Autolamp Control54
Fog Lamp Control55
High Beams55
Flash To Pass55
Panel Dimmer Control56
Aiming The Headlamps56
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)56
Vertical Aim Adjustment57
Turn Signal Control58
Interior Lamps58
Front Row Map Lamps58
Rear Dome Lamp58
Bulb Replacement59
Rear Courtesy/Reading/Cargo Lamps59
Lamp Assembly Condensation59
Using The Right Bulbs60
Replacing Exterior Bulbs61
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs61
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal/Sidemarker Bulbs62
Replacing Tail/Brake/Turn Signal/Backup Lamp Bulbs63
Replacing High-Mount Brake And Cargo Lamp Bulbs64
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs64
Replacing Exterior Mounted Mirror Turn Signal Indicator Lamp Bulbs64
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs64
Rain Sensing Wipers65
Courtesy Wipe Feature65
Driver Controls65
Windshield Wiper/Washer Control65
Tilt Steering Wheel66
Power Tilt Steering66
Easy Entry/Exit Feature66
Steering Wheel Adjustment66
Memory Feature67
Illuminated Visor Mirror67
Center Console68
Electronic Compass68
Compass Zone Adjustment69
Compass Calibration Adjustment69
Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)70
Cigarette/Cigar Lighter71
Cupholder/Ashtray71
Power Window72
Ashtray72
Rear Window Buffeting72
One Touch Down73
Window Lock73
Power Sliding Back Window73
Iterior Mirror74
Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror74
Without Microphone74
Exterior Mirrors75
With Microphone75
Power Side View Mirrors75
Fold-Away Mirrors76
Automatic Dimming Feature76
Powerfold Mirrors76
Heated Outside Mirrors77
Exterior Mounted Mirror Turn Signal Indicator77
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals78
Power Deployable Running Boards78
Telescoping Trailer Tow Mirrors78
Automatic Power Deploy79
Automatic Power Stow79
Manual Power Deploy79
Enable/Disable79
Setting Speed Control80
Disengaging Speed Control81
Resuming A Set Speed81
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control82
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control82
Steering Wheel Controls83
Turning Off Speed Control83
Radio Control Features83
Sync System Hands Free Control Features84
Navigation System/Sync Hands Free Control Features84
Moon Roof85
To Open And Close The Moon Roof85
Bounce-Back Override85
To Vent The Moon Roof85
Homelink Wireless Control System86
Programming86
Gate Operator And Canadian Programming88
Operating The Homelink Wireless Control System88
Standard Message Center89
Erasing Homelink Buttons89
Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button89
Selectable Features90
Info Menu90
Odometer/Trip Odometer90
Distance To Empty (Dte)90
Average Fuel Economy (Afe)91
Setup Menu91
Oil Life Xxx% Hold Reset = New92
Units (English/Metric)92
Rear Park Aid93
Autolamp93
Autolock93
Autounlock94
Easy Entry94
Trailer Sway94
Language94
Reset For System Check95
Reset To English95
System Warnings95
Optional Message Center101
Instantaneous Fuel Economy102
Trip Elapsed Drive Time103
Blank Screen103
Running Boards105
Autolamp Delay105
Tailgate Lock113
Tailgate Removal113
Tailgate Step114
Box Side Step115
Bed Extender116
Cargo Area Features119
Cargo Management System119
Cargo Rail Package120
Front Header Bar121
Cross Bars122
Bed Divider123
Side Mounted Tool Bins124
Locks And Security126
Keys126
Power Door Locks126
Smart Unlocking Feature126
Deactivating/Activating Autolock127
Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure127
Autounlock Feature128
Keyless Entry Keypad Procedure128
Message Center Procedure128
Deactivating/Activating Autounlock Feature129
Power Door Lock Switch Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure129
Keyless Entry Keypad Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure129
Childproof Door Locks130
Remote Entry System130
Two Step Door Unlocking131
One Step Door Unlocking131
Switching From Two Step To One Step Door Unlocking131
Locking The Doors132
Car Finder132
Sounding A Panic Alarm132
Memory Seats/Power Mirrors/Adjustable Pedals/Steering Column132
Activating The Three-Button Memory Switch133
Deactivating The Three-Button Memory Switch133
Activating The Two-Button Memory Switch134
Deactivating The Two-Button Memory Switch134
Replacing The Battery134
Replacing Lost Transmitters135
Programming Remote Transmitters135
Illuminated Entry136
Perimeter Lighting Feature137
Enabling/Disabling The Perimeter Lighting Feature137
Securicode Keyless Entry System138
Anti-Scan Feature138
Programming A Personal Entry Code139
Erasing Personal Code139
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System140
Unlocking And Locking The Doors Using Keyless Entry Keypad140
Anti-Theft Indicator141
Automatic Arming141
Automatic Disarming141
Replacement Keys141
Seating And Safety Restraints143
Adjustable Head Restraints143
Front Seat146
Using The Armrest147
Using The Manual Lumbar Support148
Using The Power Lumbar Support149
Adjusting The Front Power Seat149
Memory Seat/Power Mirrors/Adjustable Pedals151
Easy-Access/Easy-Out Feature152
Deactivating/Activating The Easy Access/Easy Out Feature152
Heated Seats153
Cooled Seats155
Climate Controlled Seats Air Filter Replacement155
Rear Seats156
Second Row Head Restraints156
Folding Up The Rear Seats (Supercab Only)159
Returning The Seat To Seating Position159
Folding Up The Rear Seats (Crewcab Vehicles Only)160
Safety Restraints161
Armrest And Cupholders161
Personal Safety System161
How Does The Personal Safety System Work?162
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints162
Front Crash Severity Sensor162
Driver's Seat Position Sensor162
Front Passenger Sensing System163
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors163
Front Outboard Safety Belt Pretensioners164
Front Outboard Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors164
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational164
Safety Restraints Precautions165
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts166
Center Front Safety Belt167
Safety Belt With Cinch Tongue167
How To Fasten The Cinch Tongue (Regular Cab Center Only)168
Lap Belts169
Adjusting The Lap Belt169
Front Center Lap Belt169
Energy Management Retractors170
Vehicle Sensitive Mode171
Automatic Locking Mode171
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode171
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode172
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode172
Safety Belt Pretensioner173
Safety Belt Usage Sensors174
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment174
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime174
Belt-Minder175
Conditions Of Operation175
One Time Disable178
Deactivating/Activating The Belt-Minder Feature178
Safety Belt Extension Assembly179
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System180
Children And Airbags181
How Does The Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?182
Determining If The System Is Operational183
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System187
How Does The Side Airbag System Work?188
Safety Canopy System190
How Does The Safety Canopy System Work?191
S.o.s. Post Crash Alert193
Safety Restraints For Children194
Disposal Of Airbags And Airbag Equipped Vehicles194
Important Child Restraint Precautions194
Recommendations For Safety Restraints For Children195
Recommendations For Attaching Child Safety Restraints For Children196
Transporting Children197
Safety Seats For Children198
Infant And/Or Toddler Seats198
Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts199
Installing Child Safety Seats In Cinch Tongue Combination Lap And Shoulder Belt Seating Position (Front Center Seating Position Only)202
Installing Child Safety Seats In The Front Row Lap Belt Seating Positions (Supercab And Crewcab)205
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Latch Attachments206
Use Of Inboard Lower Anchors From The Outboard Seating Positions208
Combining Safety Belt And Latch Lower Anchors For Attaching Child Safety Seats208
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps208
F150 Regular Cab209
F150 Crewcab And Supercab209
Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment210
Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment211
Child Booster Seats212
When Children Should Use Booster Seats213
Types Of Booster Seats214
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts215
Child Restraint And Safety Belt Maintenance216
Tires, Wheels And Loading217
Notice To Utility Vehicle And Truck Owners217
Vehicle Characteristics217
4Wd And Awd Systems217
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles218
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading219
Treadwear 200 Traction Aa Temperature A219
Tires220
Traction Aa A B C220
Temperature A B C220
Glossary Of Tire Terminology220
Tire Inflation221
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure222
Tire Care223
Inspecting Your Tires223
Tire Wear224
Damage224
U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number (Tin)225
Tire Replacement Requirements225
Safety Practices226
Highway Hazards227
Tire And Wheel Alignment227
Tire Rotation227
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall229
Information on "P" Type Tires229
Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for "LT" Type Tires232
Information on "T" Type Tires233
Location Of The Tire Label233
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)234
Changing Tires With Tpms235
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)235
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed235
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly236
When Inflating Your Tires237
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure237
Tpms Reset Procedure238
Overview238
Tpms Reset Tool239
Tpms Reset Tips239
Snow Tires And Chains243
Vehicle Loading - With And Without A Trailer244
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit249
Special Loading Instructions For Owners Of Pickup Trucks And Utility-Type Vehicles250
Trailer Towing251
Preparing To Tow256
Hitches257
Weight Distributing Hitch257
Safety Chains257
Trailer Brakes257
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller258
Gain259
Procedure For Adjusting Gain260
Explanation Of Instrument Cluster Messages260
Trailer Disconnected260
Trailer Brake Module Fault260
Wiring Fault On Trailer261
Points To Remember261
Trailer Lamps262
Using A Step Bumper262
Driving While You Tow262
Servicing After Towing262
Trailer Towing Tips263
Launching Or Retrieving A Boat263
Recreational Towing264
Driving266
Starting266
Positions Of The Ignition266
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle266
Important Safety Precautions267
Starting The Engine269
Cold Weather Starting270
If The Engine Fails To Start Using The Preceding Instructions270
Engine Blheaterock271
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes271
Important Ventilating Information271
How To Use The Engine Block Heater272
Brakes273
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)273
Using Abs273
Abs Warning Lamp273
Parking Brake274
Advancetrac With Rsc Stability Enhancement System275
Traction Control (Tcs)277
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)277
Roll Stability Control (Rsc )278
Switching Off Advancetrac With Rsc278
Trailer Sway Control279
Steering280
Disabling Trailer Sway Control280
Limited-Slip Axle281
Electronic Locking Differential (Eld) Axle281
Preparing To Drive282
Automatic Transmission Operation282
Brake-Shift Interlock - Column-Shift Transmission282
Brake-Shift Interlock – Floor-Shift Transmission285
Understanding The Gearshift Positions Of The 4–Speed Automatic Transmission287
Driving With A 6–Speed Automatic Transmission290
Reverse Sensing System293
Rearview Camera System295
Reverse Camera295
Four-Wheel Drive ($Wd) Operation297
Night Time And Dark Area Use297
Servicing297
System Indicator Lights298
Using A Manual 4Wd System298
Shifting Between 2H (4X2) And 4H (4X4 High)299
Shifting To/From 4L (4X4 Low)299
Using The N (Neutral) Position299
Using The Electronic Shift 4Wd System (If Equipped)300
Shifting Between 2H (4X2 High) And 4H (4X4 High)300
Electronic Locking Differential (Eld)301
Activating The Electronic Locking Differential (Eld)302
Driving Off-Road With Truck And Utility Vehicles302
Basic Operating Principles303
If Your Vehicle Goes Off The Edge Of The Pavement303
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck304
Emergency Maneuvers304
Parking305
4Wd Systems305
Normal Characteristics305
Sand305
Mud And Water306
Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain307
Driving On Snow And Ice308
Maintenance And Modifications308
Driving Through Water309
Snowplowing309
Installing The Snowplow310
Operating The Vehicle With The Snowplow Attached310
Snowplowing With Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle311
Transmission Operation While Plowing311
Engine Temperature While Plowing312
Roadside Emergencies313
Getting Roadside Assistance313
Hazard Flasher Control314
Fuel Pump Shut-Off314
Fuses And Relays315
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color315
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel316
The Fuses Are Coded As Follows317
Power Distribution Box319
The High-Current Fuses Are Coded As Follows320
Changing Tires323
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information324
Stopping And Securing The Vehicle326
Location Of The Spare Tire And Tools326
Removing The Spare Tire327
Tire Change Procedure327
Stowing The Flat/Spare Tire330
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications331
Running Out Of Fuel331
Jump Starting332
Preparing Your Vehicle332
Connecting The Jumper Cables333
Removing The Jumper Cables335
Wrecker Towing337
Emergency Towing338
Customer Assistance339
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)345
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)345
Cleaning346
Washing The Exterior346
Exterior Chrome346
Waxing347
Paint Chips347
Aluminium Wheels And Wheel Covers347
Engine348
4.6L Engine348
5.4L Engine349
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts349
Windows And Wiper Blades349
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim And Cluster Lens350
Interior351
Leather Seats352
Leather Seats For The King Ranch Supercrew Only352
Underbody353
Scratches353
Conditioning353
Ford And Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products354
Maintenance And Specifications355
Service Recommendations355
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle355
Working With The Engine Off/On355
Opening The Hood356
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment357
Windshield Washer Fluid359
Changing The Wiper Blades360
Engine Oil360
Checking The Engine Oil360
Adding Engine Oil361
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations362
Use Sae 5W-20 Engine Oil362
Battery363
Battery Relearn364
Engine Coolant365
Checking Engine Coolant365
Adding Engine Coolant366
Recycled Engine Coolant369
Coolant Refill Capacity369
Severe Climates369
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling370
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works370
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated370
Fuel Filter371
What To Know About Automotive Fuels371
Fuel Information371
Refueling374
Easy Fuel "No Cap" Fuel System374
Flex Fuel Vehicle (Ffv) Fuel Fill Inlet375
Cleaner Air376
Octane Recommendations376
Unleaded Gasoline Engines376
Ffv Engine376
Refilling With A Portable Fuel Container378
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy379
Measuring Techniques379
Filling The Tank379
Calculating Fuel Economy380
Driving Style380
Maintenance381
Conditions381
Epa Fuel Economy Estimates382
Emission Control System382
On Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)383
Power Steering Fluid384
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing384
Brake Fluid385
Transmission Fluid385
Checking 4-Speed Automatic Transmission Fluid385
Low Fluid Level386
Correct Fluid Level386
High Fluid Level387
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels387
Transfer Case Fluid388
Checking 6-Speed Automatic Transmission Fluid388
Air Filter389
Changing The Air Filter Element389
Motorcraft Part Numbers392
Maintenance Product Specifications And Capacities393
Engine Data397
Identifying Your Vehicle398
Engine Drivebelt Routing398
Safety Compliance Certification Label398
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)399
Transmission Code Designations400
Accessories401
Index403