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Ford 2008 F-150 Owner's Manual

Ford 2008 F-150 Owner's Manual (401 pages)

Ford F-150

Brand: Ford | Category: Automobile | Size: 4.13 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1
CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning
4
Introduction

4
Instrument Cluster

12
- Warning Lights and Chimes
  12
  - Base Instrument Cluster
    12
  - Base with Tachometer Instrument Cluster
    12
  - Family Carrier Instrument Cluster
    13
  - MID Instrument Cluster
    13
  - Luxury Instrument Cluster
    14
  - Limited Instrument Cluster
    14
  - Harley-Davidson Instrument Cluster
    15
  - Service Engine Soon
    15
  - Electronic Throttle Control
    16
  - Brake System Warning Light
    16
  - Base, Base with Tachometer and Family Carrier Instrument Cluster
    16
  - MID, Luxury, Limited and Harley-Davidson Instrument Cluster
    16
  - Anti-Lock Brake System
    17
  - Airbag Readiness
    17
  - Safety Belt
    17
  - Low Tire Pressure Warning
    17
  - Overdrive off
    18
  - Traction Control
    18
  - Four Wheel Drive Low
    18
  - Four Wheel Drive High
    18
  - Mini Message Center Warning Displays
    19
  - Door Ajar
    19
  - Low Fuel
    19
  - Check Fuel Cap
    19
- Gauges
  20
  - Speedometer
    20
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
    20
  - Odometer
    21
  - Trip Odometer
    21
  - Tachometer
    21
  - Battery Voltage Gauge
    22
  - Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
    22
  - Fuel Gauge
    22
  - Audio Systems
    23
  - Quick Start — How to Get Going
    23
  - Listening to the Radio
    23
Entertainment Systems

23
- Listening to a CD/MP3 (if Equipped)
  24
- Listening to Satellite Radio (if Equipped)
  24
- Accessory Delay
  27
- AM/FM Stereo System (if Equipped)
  27
- BAL (Balance)
  28
- BASS (Bass)
  28
- FAD (Fade)
  28
- TREB (Treble)
  28
- AM/FM Stereo Single CD/Satellite Compatible Sound System
  29
- Setting the Clock
  29
- Satellite Radio Menu
  30
- Autoset
  31
- Delete All Songs
  31
- Delete Song
  31
- Enable Alerts/Disable Alerts
  31
- To Search for Specific RBDS Music Categories
  32
- To View the Station Name or Type
  32
- Compress
  33
- Track/Folder Mode
  33
- AM/FM Stereo with In-Dash Six CD
  36
  - Premium/Audiophile In-Dash Six CD/Mp3/Satellite Compatible Sound System
    36
  - Fes (Full/Locked)
    40
  - Single Play/Dual Play
    40
  - To Auto Eject up to 6 Discs
    43
  - To Auto Load up to 6 Discs
    43
  - Auxiliary Input Jack (Line in — if Equipped)
    44
  - To Play Your Portable Music Player Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
    44
  - Troubleshooting
    45
  - CD/CD Player Care
    46
  - General Audio Information
    46
  - Radio Frequencies
    46
  - Radio Reception Factors
    46
  - Audio System Warranty and Service
    47
  - Cds with Homemade Paper
    47
  - MP3 Track and Folder Structure
    47
  - Sample MP3 Structure
    48
  - Satellite Radio Channels
    48
  - Satellite Radio Information (if Equipped)
    48
  - Satellite Radio Reception Factors
    48
  - Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (ESN)
    49
  - SIRIUS Satellite Radio Service
    49
  - Family Entertainment DVD System
    51
  - Quick Start
    52
  - To Play a DVD in the DVD System
    52
  - To Play a CD in the DVD System
    53
  - To Play an Auxiliary Source through the DVD System
    54
  - To Play an MP3 Disc in the DVD System
    54
  - To Listen to Audio over the Headphones (Dual Play Mode)
    55
  - Using the Infrared (IR) Wireless Headphones
    55
  - Using Wired Headphones (Not Included)
    55
  - DVD Player Controls
    56
  - To Adjust Display Brightness
    56
  - Remote Control
    59
  - Battery Replacement
    62
  - Additional Infrared Wireless
    63
  - Wireless Headphones
    63
  - To Operate the Headphones
    65
  - Operation
    66
  - Wired Headphones
    66
  - Operation with an Aftermarket Audio System (Headphone Only Mode)
    67
  - Angle Mode
    68
  - Menu Mode
    68
  - Aspect Ratio
    69
  - Language
    69
  - Audio Cds
    70
  - COMP (Compression)
    70
  - Shuffle
    70
  - Subtitles
    70
  - MP3 Disc Quality Factors
    71
  - Playing MP3 Discs
    71
  - Scan
    71
  - CD, MP3 and CD Player Care
    72
  - Playing a DVD
    73
  - Slow Play
    73
  - Frame by Frame
    74
  - Headphone/Auxiliary Jacks
    74
  - Audio Displays
    75
  - Audio Interaction
    75
  - Parental Control for the DVD System
    75
  - General Information
    76
  - Macrovision
    76
  - Mp3
    76
  - Safety Information
    77
  - Care and Service of the DVD Player
    78
  - Environmental Extremes
    78
  - Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance
    78
  - Cleaning the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Flip-Down Screen
    79
  - Foreign Substances
    79
  - Humidity and Moisture Condensation
    79
  - Temperature Extremes
    79
- Navigation System
  80
Climate Controls

81
- Heater Only System
  81
- Operating Tips
  81
- Manual Heating and Air Conditioning
  82
- Rear Window Defroster
  90
  - Autolamp Control (if Equipped)
    91
  - Headlamps Control
    91
Lights

91
Driver Controls

102
- Multi-Function Lever
  102
- Windshield Washer
  102
- Windshield Wiper
  102
- Illuminated Visor Mirror
  103
- Steering Wheel Adjustment
  103
  - Tilt Steering Wheel
    103
  - Center Console
    104
  - Overhead Console
    104
  - Overhead Storage Bins
    105
  - Storage Compartment
    105
  - Bin Removal
    106
  - Auxiliary Power Point (12VDC)
    108
  - Ashtray (if Equipped)
    109
  - Cigarette/Cigar Lighter (if Equipped)
    109
  - Cupholder/Ashtray (if Equipped)
    109
  - One Touch down
    110
- Power Windows
  110
  - Rear Window Buffeting
    110
  - Window Lock
    110
  - Interior Mirror
    111
  - Power Sliding Back Window
    111
  - Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror (if Equipped)
    112
  - Exterior Mirrors
    112
  - Power Side View Mirrors (if Equipped)
    112
  - Fold-Away Mirrors (if Equipped)
    113
  - Powerfold Mirrors (if Equipped)
    113
  - Telescoping Trailer Tow Mirrors (if Equipped)
    113
  - Exterior Mounted Mirror Turn Signal Indicator (if Equipped)
    114
  - Heated Outside Mirrors (if Equipped)
    114
  - Power Adjustable Foot Pedals
    114
  - Setting Speed Control
    115
- Speed Control
  115
  - Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control
    116
  - Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control
    116
  - Resuming a Set Speed
    116
  - Steering Wheel Controls
    117
  - Turning off Speed Control
    117
  - Audio Control Features
    118
  - Climate Control Features
    118
  - Moon Roof
    119
  - To Close the Moon Roof
    119
  - To Open the Moon Roof
    119
  - To Vent the Moon Roof
    119
  - Homelink Wireless Control System
    120
  - Programming
    120
  - Gate Operator & Canadian Programming
    122
  - Operating the Homelink Wireless Control System
    122
  - Erasing Homelink Buttons
    123
  - Mini Message Center Electronic Compass/Temperature Display
    123
  - Outside Air Temperature
    123
  - Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
    123
  - Compass Calibration Adjustment
    124
  - Compass Zone Adjustment
    124
  - Info Menu
    125
- Message Center
  125
  - Reset
    125
  - Selectable Features
    125
  - Compass Display
    126
  - Compass Zone/Calibration Adjustment
    126
  - Odometer/Trip Odometer
    126
  - Distance to Empty (DTE)
    127
  - Average Fuel Economy (AFE)
    128
  - Trip Elapsed Drive Time
    128
  - Autolocks
    129
  - Setup Menu
    129
  - System Check
    129
  - Units (English/Metric)
    129
  - Autolamp Delay
    130
  - System Warnings
    130
  - Transmission Malfunction
    131
  - Check Engine Temperature
    132
  - Low Fuel Level
    132
  - Reduced Engine Power
    132
  - Stop Engine Safely
    132
  - Engine Failsafe Mode
    133
  - Low Tire Pressure
    133
  - Tire Pressure Monitor Fault
    133
  - Tire Pressure Sensor Fault
    133
  - Positive Retention Floor Mat
    134
  - Tailgate Lock
    134
  - Tailgate Removal
    135
  - Activating Bed Extender Theft
    136
  - Bed Extender
    136
  - Cargo Area Features
    137
  - Cargo Management System
    137
  - Cargo Rail Package
    138
  - Front Header Bar
    139
  - Cross Bars
    140
  - Bed Divider
    141
  - Side Mounted Tool Bins
    142
Locks and Security

144
- Keys
  144
  - Power Door Locks
    144
  - Smart Unlocking Feature
    144
  - Autolock (if Equipped)
    145
  - Deactivating/Activating Autolock
    145
  - Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure
    145
  - Childproof Door Locks
    146
  - Keyless Entry Key Pad Procedure
    146
  - Message Center Procedure
    146
  - Remote Entry System
    147
  - Unlocking the Doors
    147
  - Locking the Doors
    147
  - Power Door Lock/Unlock Disable Feature (if Equipped)
    148
  - Deactivating/Activating Power Door Lock/Unlock Disable Feature
    148
  - Car Finder
    148
  - Sounding a Panic Alarm
    149
  - Memory Seat/Adjustable Pedals Feature (if Equipped)
    149
  - Activating the Memory Feature
    149
  - Deactivating the Memory Feature
    149
  - Replacing Lost Transmitters
    150
  - To Replace the Battery
    150
  - Programming Remote Transmitters
    151
  - Illuminated Entry
    151
  - Perimeter Lighting Feature (if Equipped)
    152
  - Enabling/Disabling the Perimeter Lighting Feature
    152
  - Keyless Entry System
    153
  - Anti-Scan Feature
    153
  - Programming a Personal Entry Code
    154
  - Erasing Personal Code
    154
  - Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using Keyless Entry Keypad
    154
  - Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System
    155
  - Anti-Theft Indicator
    155
  - Automatic Arming
    156
  - Automatic Disarming
    156
  - Replacement Keys
    156
  - Programming Spare Keys
    156
  - Adjustable Head Restraints
    158
Seating and Safety Restraints

158
Tires, Wheels and Loading

209
- Vehicle Characteristics
  209
- How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles
  210
- Information about Uniform Tire Quality Grading
  211
- Treadwear
  211
- Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a
  211
- Glossary of Tire Terminology
  212
- Temperature a B C
  212
- Traction AA a B C
  212
- Inflating Your Tires
  213
- Tire Inflation
  213
  - Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure Is the Tire Manufacturer’s
    214
  - Inspecting Your Tires
    215
  - Tire Care
    215
  - Damage
    216
  - Tire Wear
    216
  - Tire Replacement Requirements
    217
  - U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    217
  - Safety Practices
    218
  - Highway Hazards
    219
  - Tire and Wheel Alignment
    219
  - Tire Rotation
    219
  - Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
    220
  - Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall
    221
  - Information on “P” Type Tires
    221
  - Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for “LT” Type Tires
    224
  - Information on “T” Type Tires
    225
  - Location of the Tire Label
    225
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
  226
  - Changing Tires with TPMS
    227
  - Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
    227
  - When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly
    228
  - When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed
    228
  - How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure
    230
  - When Inflating Your Tires
    230
  - Overview
    231
  - TPMS Reset Procedure
    231
  - TPMS Reset Tool
    231
  - TPMS Reset Tips
    232
  - TPMS Reset Sequence
    233
  - Before Tire Rotation
    234
  - Rotation, Pressure Adjustment and TPMS Reset Example
    234
  - Pressure Adjustment Without the Required TPMS Reset Procedure
    235
  - Sensor Position Following Tire Rotation
    235
  - Tire Rotation Using the Recommended Sequence
    235
  - Rotation, Pressure Adjustment and Successful Completion of the TPMS Reset Procedure
    236
  - Snow Tires and Chains
    236
  - Base Curb Weight
    237
  - Payload
    237
  - Vehicle Curb Weight
    237
  - Vehicle Loading - with and Without a Trailer
    237
  - Cargo Weight
    239
  - GAW (Gross Axle Weight)
    239
  - GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
    239
  - GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
    239
  - GCW (Gross Combined Weight)
    240
  - GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)
    240
  - GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
    240
  - Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight
    240
  - Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
    241
  - Special Loading Instructions for Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility-Type Vehicles
    243
- Trailer Towing
  243
  - Hitches
    253
  - Preparing to Tow
    253
  - Safety Chains
    254
  - Trailer Brakes
    254
  - Weight Distributing Hitch
    254
  - Driving While You Tow
    255
  - Servicing after Towing
    255
  - Trailer Lamps
    255
  - Using a Step Bumper (if Equipped)
    255
  - Launching or Retrieving a Boat
    256
  - Trailer Towing Tips
    256
- Recreational Towing
  257
Driving

258
- Starting
  258
- Brakes
  264
  - How to Use the Engine Block Heater
    264
  - Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    265
  - Using ABS
    265
  - ABS Warning Lamp
    265
  - Parking Brake
    266
- Traction Control
  266
  - Steering
    267
  - Traction-Lok Axle
    268
  - Preparing to Drive
    268
  - Automatic Transmission Operation
    269
  - Brake-Shift Interlock - Column-Shift Transmission
    269
  - Brake-Shift Interlock - Floor-Shift Transmission
    270
  - Understanding the Gearshift Positions of the 4–Speed Automatic Transmission
    272
  - Drive (Not Shown)
    274
  - Manual Transmission Operation
    275
  - Forced Downshifts
    275
  - If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow
    275
  - Using the Clutch
    275
  - Recommended Shift Speeds
    276
  - Upshifts When Accelerating
    276
  - Upshifts When Cruising
    276
  - Reverse Sensing System
    277
  - Reverse
    277
  - Parking Your Vehicle
    277
  - Maximum Downshift Speeds
    277
  - Reverse Camera System
    280
  - Nighttime and Dark Area Use
    281
  - Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) Operation
    282
  - Servicing
    282
  - System Indicator Lights
    282
  - Using a Manual 4WD System (if Equipped)
    283
  - Shifting between 2H (2WD High) and 4H (4WD High)
    283
  - Shifting To/From 4L (4WD Low)
    283
  - 2H (2WD High)
    283
  - Using the N (Neutral) Position
    284
  - Using the Electronic Shift 4WD System (if Equipped)
    284
  - Using the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
    285
  - Shifting between AWD (Auto) and 4H (Lock)
    286
  - Driving Off-Road with Truck and Utility Vehicles
    286
  - Basic Operating Principles
    286
  - If Your Vehicle Goes off the Edge of the Pavement
    287
  - If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
    287
  - Emergency Maneuvers
    287
  - Parking
    288
  - 4WD Systems
    289
  - Normal Characteristics
    289
  - Sand
    289
  - Mud and Water
    289
  - Driving through Deep Water May Damage the Transmission
    290
  - Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
    290
  - Driving on Snow and Ice
    291
  - Driving through Water
    292
  - Maintenance and Modifications
    292
- Snowplowing
  293
Roadside Emergencies

296
- Getting Roadside Assistance
  296
  - Using Roadside Assistance
    297
  - Roadside Coverage Beyond Basic Warranty
    297
  - Hazard Flasher Control
    298
- Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
  298
- Fuses and Relays
  299
  - Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
    300
  - Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel / Power Distribution Box
    300
  - Auxiliary Relay Box
    306
  - Changing the Tires
    307
  - Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information
    307
  - Location of the Spare Tire and Tools
    309
  - Removing the Spare Tire
    309
  - Tire Change Procedure
    310
  - Stowing the Flat/Spare Tire
    313
  - Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
    314
- Jump Starting
  315
  - Preparing Your Vehicle
    315
  - Connecting the Jumper Cables
    316
  - Removing the Jumper Cables
    318
- Wrecker Towing
  320
Customer Assistance

321
Cleaning

329
- Exterior Chrome
  329
- Washing the Exterior
  329
- Aluminum Wheels and Wheel Covers
  330
- Paint Chips
  330
- Waxing
  330
- Engine
  331
- Plastic Exterior Parts
  332
- Instrument Panel/Interior Trim and Cluster Lens
  333
- Windows and Wiper Blades
  333
- High Gloss Paint Area
  334
- Instrument Panel and Console
  334
- Interior
  335
- Low Gloss Paint Area
  335
- Leather Seats
  336
- Leather Seats for the King Ranch Supercrew Only (if Equipped)
  336
- Conditioning
  337
- Scratches
  337
- Underbody
  337
- Ford and Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products
  338
Maintenance and Specifications

339
- Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
  339
- Service Recommendations
  339
- Working with the Engine off
  339
- Opening the Hood
  340
- Identifying Components in the Engine Compartment
  341
- Changing the Wiper Blades
  344
- Windshield Washer Fluid
  344
- Checking the Engine Oil
  345
- Adding Engine Oil
  347
- Engine Oil and Filter Recommendations
  348
- Use SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil
  348
- Battery
  349
  - Checking Engine Coolant
    351
  - Adding Engine Coolant
    352
  - Recycled Engine Coolant
    354
  - Coolant Refill Capacity
    355
  - Severe Climates
    355
  - How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
    356
  - What You Should Know about Fail-Safe Cooling (if Equipped)
    356
  - When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
    356
  - Fuel Filter
    357
- Fuel Information
  357
  - What You Should Know about Automotive Fuels
    357
  - Fuel Filler Cap
    360
  - Refueling
    360
  - Choosing the Right Fuel
    362
  - Cleaner Air
    362
  - FFV (Flex Fuel Vehicle) Fuel Cap
    362
  - FFV Engine (if Equipped)
    363
  - Fuel Quality
    363
  - Octane Recommendations
    363
  - Unleaded Gasoline Engines
    363
  - Running out of Fuel
    364
  - Calculating Fuel Economy
    365
  - Essentials of Good Fuel Economy
    365
  - Filling the Tank
    365
  - Measuring Techniques
    365
  - Driving Style — Good Driving and Fuel Economy Habits
    366
  - Habits
    366
  - Conditions
    367
  - EPA Window Sticker
    367
  - Maintenance
    367
  - Emission Control System
    368
  - On Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
    369
  - Power Steering Fluid
    370
  - Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
    370
  - Brake Fluid
    371
  - Clutch Fluid
    371
  - Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid (if Equipped)
    372
  - Correct Fluid Level
    373
  - Low Fluid Level
    373
  - Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels
    374
  - High Fluid Level
    374
  - Checking and Adding Manual Transmission Fluid (if Equipped)
    375
  - Transfer Case Fluid
    376
  - Air Filter
    377
  - Driveline Universal Joint and Slip Yoke
    377
  - Changing the Air Filter Element
    378
  - Motorcraft Part Numbers
    380
- Maintenance Product Specifications and Capacities
  381
- Engine Data
  385
Accessories

389
- Exterior Style
  389
- Genuine Ford Accessories for Your Vehicle
  389
- Interior Style
  389
- Lifestyle
  390
- Peace of Mind
  390
Index

391

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