2017 Ford F150 Owner's Manual

2017 Ford F150 owners manual
Year:
2017
Make:
Ford
Model:
F150
Rating:
(6)

Online manual

Size:
8.89 MB

Table of Contents

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2
Introduction
10
About This Manual
10
Symbols Glossary
10
Data Recording
12
California Proposition 65
14
Perchlorate
14
Ford Credit
14
Replacement Parts Recommendation
15
Special Notices
15
Mobile Communications Equipment
16
Export Unique Options
17
Environment
18
Protecting the Environment
18
Child Safety
19
General Information
19
Installing Child Restraints
20
Booster Seats
32
Child Restraint Positioning
34
Child Safety Locks
35
Seatbelts
37
Principle of Operation
37
Fastening the Seatbelts
38
Seatbelt Height Adjustment
42
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime
42
Seatbelt Reminder
43
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance
45
Seatbelt Extension
45
Personal Safety System™
47
Personal Safety System™
47
Supplementary Restraints System
48
Principle of Operation
48
Driver and Passenger Airbags
49
Front Passenger Sensing System
50
Side Airbags
52
Safety Canopy™
53
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
54
Airbag Disposal
55
Keys and Remote Controls
56
General Information on Radio Frequencies
56
Remote Control
56
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control
61
MyKey™
62
Principle of Operation
62
Creating a MyKey
63
Clearing All MyKeys
63
Checking MyKey System Status
64
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems
65
MyKey Troubleshooting
65
Doors and Locks
67
Locking and Unlocking
67
Keyless Entry
69
Tailgate
72
Tailgate Lock
72
Manual Tailgate
72
Electronic Tailgate
72
Removing the Tailgate
73
Tailgate Step
74
Bed Extender
75
Security
77
Passive Anti-Theft System
77
Anti-Theft Alarm
79
Power Running Boards
81
Using Power Running Boards
81
Steering Wheel
83
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
83
Audio Control
84
Voice Control
85
Cruise Control
85
Information Display Control
86
Pedals
87
Adjusting the Pedals
87
Wipers and Washers
88
Windshield Wipers
88
Autowipers
88
Windshield Washers
89
Lighting
90
Lighting Control
90
Autolamps
90
Instrument Lighting Dimmer
91
Daytime Running Lamps
92
Automatic High Beam Control
92
Front Fog Lamps
94
Direction Indicators
94
Spot Lamps
94
Interior Lamps
95
Ambient Lighting
97
Windows and Mirrors
98
Power Windows
98
Exterior Mirrors
99
Interior Mirror
102
Sliding Windows
103
Sun Visors
103
Moonroof
103
Instrument Cluster
105
Gauges
105
Warning Lamps and Indicators
108
Audible Warnings and Indicators
111
Information Displays
113
General Information
113
Information Messages
129
Climate Control
144
Manual Climate Control
144
Automatic Climate Control
146
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
147
Heated Windows and Mirrors
150
Cabin Air Filter
150
Remote Start
151
Seats
152
Sitting in the Correct Position
152
Head Restraints
152
Manual Seats
154
Power Seats
155
Memory Function
157
Rear Seats
159
Heated Seats
159
Climate Controlled Seats
160
Front Seat Armrest
162
Rear Seat Armrest
162
Universal Garage Door Opener
163
Universal Garage Door Opener
163
Auxiliary Power Points
167
Auxiliary Power Points
167
Storage Compartments
169
Center Console
169
Overhead Console
170
Starting and Stopping the Engine
171
General Information
171
Ignition Switch
171
Keyless Starting
171
Steering Wheel Lock
172
Starting a Gasoline Engine
172
Engine Block Heater
175
Unique Driving Characteristics
177
Auto-Start-Stop
177
Fuel and Refueling
179
Safety Precautions
179
Fuel Quality
180
Fuel Quality
181
Fuel Filler Funnel Location
181
Fuel Filler Funnel Location
182
Running Out of Fuel
182
Refueling
183
Fuel Consumption
185
Emission Control System
186
Transmission
189
Automatic Transmission
189
Four-Wheel Drive
196
Using Four-Wheel Drive
196
Rear Axle
204
Electronic Locking Differential
204
Brakes
206
General Information
206
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
206
Parking Brake
207
Electric Parking Brake
207
Hill Start Assist
209
Traction Control
211
Principle of Operation
211
Using Traction Control
211
Stability Control
212
Principle of Operation
212
Using Stability Control
213
Hill Descent Control
215
Principle of Operation
215
Using Hill Descent Control
215
Parking Aids
216
Principle of Operation
216
Rear Parking Aid
216
Active Park Assist
217
Rear View Camera
221
360 Degree Camera
224
Cruise Control
227
Principle of Operation
227
Using Cruise Control
227
Using Adaptive Cruise Control
228
Driving Aids
235
Driver Alert
235
Lane Keeping System
235
Blind Spot Information System
239
Cross Traffic Alert
243
Steering
246
Collision Warning System
247
Drive Control
249
Load Carrying
250
Load Retaining Fixtures
250
Load Limit
251
Bed Access
255
Bed Ramps
256
Towing
259
Towing a Trailer
259
Trailer Reversing Aids
260
Trailer Sway Control
270
Recommended Towing Weights
270
Essential Towing Checks
281
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
288
Driving Hints
291
Breaking-In
291
Economical Driving
291
Driving Through Water
292
Floor Mats
292
Snowplowing
293
Roadside Emergencies
296
Roadside Assistance
296
Hazard Warning Flashers
297
Fuel Shutoff
297
Jump Starting the Vehicle
298
Post-Crash Alert System
300
Transporting the Vehicle
300
Towing Points
301
Customer Assistance
303
Getting the Services You Need
303
In California (U.S. Only)
304
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
305
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
306
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada
306
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature
307
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
308
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
308
Fuses
310
Fuse Specification Chart
310
Changing a Fuse
318
Maintenance
320
General Information
320
Opening and Closing the Hood
320
Under Hood Overview
321
Under Hood Overview
322
Under Hood Overview
323
Under Hood Overview
324
Engine Oil Dipstick
325
Engine Oil Check
325
Oil Change Indicator Reset
326
Engine Coolant Check
326
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
330
Transfer Case Fluid Check
331
Brake Fluid Check
331
Power Steering Fluid Check
331
Washer Fluid Check
332
Fuel Filter
332
Changing the 12V Battery
332
Checking the Wiper Blades
334
Changing the Wiper Blades
334
Adjusting the Headlamps
335
Changing a Bulb
336
Bulb Specification Chart
340
Changing the Engine Air Filter
342
Vehicle Care
343
General Information
343
Cleaning Products
343
Cleaning the Exterior
344
Waxing
345
Cleaning the Engine
345
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
346
Cleaning the Interior
346
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
347
Cleaning Leather Seats
347
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
348
Cleaning the Wheels
349
Vehicle Storage
349
Wheels and Tires
352
General Information
352
Tire Care
354
Using Snow Chains
369
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
370
Changing a Road Wheel
375
Technical Specifications
383
Capacities and Specifications
384
Engine Specifications
384
Engine Specifications
384
Engine Specifications
385
Engine Specifications
386
Motorcraft Parts
386
Motorcraft Parts
387
Motorcraft Parts
388
Motorcraft Parts
388
Vehicle Identification Number
389
Vehicle Certification Label
390
Transmission Code Designation
390
Capacities and Specifications
391
Capacities and Specifications
395
Capacities and Specifications
399
Capacities and Specifications
403
Audio System
408
General Information
408
Audio Unit
409
Audio Unit
411
Audio Unit
414
Audio Unit
416
Audio Unit
418
Digital Radio
420
Satellite Radio
422
USB Port
425
Media Hub
425
SYNC™
426
General Information
426
Using Voice Recognition
428
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone
430
SYNC™ Applications and Services
442
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player
447
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
456
SYNC™ 3
464
General Information
464
Home Screen
475
Using Voice Recognition
476
Entertainment
483
Climate
493
Phone
495
Navigation
501
Apps
509
Settings
512
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting
524
Accessories
537
Accessories
537
Ford Protect
540
Ford Protect
540
Scheduled Maintenance
542
General Maintenance Information
542
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
545
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance
548
Scheduled Maintenance Record
551
Appendices
561
End User License Agreement
561
Type Approvals
585
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3

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