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Introduction 4 Instrument Cluster 12 Warning lights and chimes 12 Gauges 18 Message center 22 Entertainment Systems 40 AM/FM stereo 40 AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 42 Auxiliary input jack (Line in) 50 USB port 52 Satellite radio information 55 Navigation system 58 SYNC/H23041 58 Climate Controls 59 Manual heating and air conditioning 59 Dual electronic automatic temperature control 62 Navigation system based climate control 67 Rear window defroster 71 Lights 72 Headlamps 72 Turn signal control 75 Bulb replacement 78 Driver Controls 84 Windshield wiper/washer control 84 Steering wheel adjustment 85 Power windows 91 Mirrors 93 Speed control 99 Tailgate 113Table of Contents 1 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
Locks and Security 126 Keys 126 Locks 132 Anti-theft system 144 Seating and Safety Restraints 147 Seating 147 Safety restraints 166 Airbags 185 Child restraints 199 Tires, Wheels and Loading 223 Tire information 225 Tire inflation 228 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 241 Vehicle loading 249 Trailer towing 256 Trailer brake controller-integrated 263 Recreational towing 269 Driving 271 Starting 271 Brakes 277 AdvanceTrac /H23041 279 Transmission operation 291 Reverse sensing system 297 Rear-view camera system 299 Snowplowing 315 Roadside Emergencies 319 Getting roadside assistance 319 Hazard flasher control 320 Fuel pump shut-off 321 Fuses and relays 321 Changing tires 330 Wheel lug nut torque 337 Jump starting 338 Wrecker towing 344Table of Contents 2 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
Customer Assistance 346 Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 352 Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 352 Cleaning 353 Maintenance and Specifications 363 Engine compartment 365 Engine oil 368 Battery 370 Engine coolant 372 Fuel information 378 Air filter(s) 396 Part numbers 399 Maintenance product specifications and capacities 400 Engine data 405 Accessories 408 Ford Extended Service Plan 410 Index 413 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrievalsystem or translation in whole or part is not permitted without writtenauthorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents withoutnotice and without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2010 Ford Motor CompanyTable of Contents 3 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd PrintingUSA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford Motor Company product. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by readingthis handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle,the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it. For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website: •In the United States: www.ford.com •In Canada: www.ford.ca •In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx •In Australia: www.ford.com.au Additional owner information is given in separate publications.This vehicle’s Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant available and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to yourparticular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describeoptions before they are generally available. Remember to pass on this vehicle’s Owner’s Guide when reselling the vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle. SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? In this guide, answers to such questions are contained in commentshighlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should beread and observed. Warning symbols on your vehicle When you see this symbol, it isimperative that you consult therelevant section of this guide beforetouching or attempting adjustmentof any kind.Introduction 4 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
Protecting the environment We must all play our part in protecting the environment. Correctvehicle usage and the authorizeddisposal of waste, cleaning andlubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in thisguide with the tree symbol. CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles andcertain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals knownto the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or otherreproductive harm. PERCHLORATE MATERIAL Certain components of this vehicle such as airbag modules, seat belt pretensioners, and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material– Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal.See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drive continuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) ofnew vehicle operation. Vary your speed frequently in order to give themoving parts a chance to break in. Drive your new vehicle at least 1,000 miles (1,600 km) before towing a trailer. For more detailed information about towing a trailer, refer toTrailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils sincethese additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil usage. SPECIAL NOTICESNew Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by your vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty Guide/Customer Information Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide.Introduction 5 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls. WARNING: Please read the section Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions couldresult in personal injury. WARNING: Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger airbag. Using your vehicle with a snowplow For more information and guidelines for using your vehicle with a snowplow, refer to the Driving chapter. Using your vehicle as an ambulance Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package. Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type,failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of vehiclecontrol, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death. NOTICE TO OWNERS ABOUT HIGH PERFORMANCE TIRES Note: Your vehicle is equipped with high performance tires. When first driving the vehicle after it has been parked for a period of time, you may experience a temporary ride disturbance. This is a characteristic of thetires and should be no reason for concern. The condition should correctitself within 5-15 miles (8-25 km) of driving. If the disturbance persists,have the tires serviced by an authorized dealer.Introduction 6 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
DATA RECORDING Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentiallyincludes information about the performance or status of various systemsand modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brakesystems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, FordMotor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities mayaccess or share among them vehicle diagnostic information receivedthrough a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicingyour vehicle. For U.S. only (if equipped), if you choose to use the SYNC /H23041 Vehicle Health Report, you consent that certain diagnostic informationmay also be accessed electronically by Ford Motor Company and Fordauthorized service facilities, and that the diagnostic information may beused for any purpose. See your SYNC/H23041 supplement for more information. Event Data Recording This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or nearcrash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting aroad obstacle; this data will assist in understanding how avehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record datarelated to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short periodof time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle isdesigned to record such data as: •How various systems in your vehicle were operating; •Whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled/fastened; •How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; and •How fast the vehicle was travelling; and •Where the driver was positioning the steering wheel. This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Note: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR undernormal driving conditions and no personal data or information(e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded (seeIntroduction 7 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
limitations regarding 911 Assist and Traffic, directions and Information privacy below). However, parties, such as lawenforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type ofpersonally identifying data routinely acquired during a crashinvestigation. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to thevehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement,that have such special equipment, can read the information ifthey have access to the vehicle or the EDR. Ford Motor Companyand Ford of Canada do not access event data recorderinformation without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to courtorder or where required by law enforcement, other governmentauthorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority.Other parties may seek to access the information independentlyof Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. Note: Including to the extent that any law pertaining to Event Data Recorders applies to SYNC /H23041or its features, please note the following: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) is enabled (set ON), 911Assist may, through any paired and connected cell phone, discloseto emergency services that the vehicle has been in a crashinvolving the deployment of an airbag or, in certain vehicles, theactivation of the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions or updatesto 911 Assist may also be capable of being used to electronically or verbally provide to 911 operators the vehicle location (such aslatitude and longitude), and/or other details about the vehicle orcrash or personal information about the occupants to assist 911operators to provide the most appropriate emergency services. Ifyou do not want to disclose this information, do not activate the911 Assist feature. See your SYNC /H23041supplement for more information. Additionally, when you connect to Traffic, Directions and Information (if equipped, U.S. only) the service uses GPStechnology and advanced vehicle sensors to collect the vehicle’scurrent location, travel direction, and speed (“vehicle travelinformation”) only to help provide you with the directions, trafficreports, or business searches your request. If you do not wantFord or its vendors to receive this information, do not activatethe service. Ford Motor Company and the vendors it uses toprovide you with this information do not store your vehicle travelinformation. For more information, see Traffic, Directions andInformation, Terms and Conditions. See your SYNC /H23041supplement for more information.Introduction 8 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
CELL PHONE USE The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However,drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when usingsuch equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safetyand security when appropriately used, particularly in emergencysituations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communicationsequipment to avoid negating these benefits. Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is not limited to, cellular phones, pagers, portable email devices, text messaging devices andportable two-way radios. WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that you use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may takeyour focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle.We recommend against the use of any handheld device while drivingand that you comply with all applicable laws. EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLESPECIFIC INFORMATION For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the features and options thatare described in this Owner’s Guide. A market unique supplement maybe supplied that complements this book. By referring to the marketunique supplement, if provided, you can properly identify those features,recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. ThisOwner’s Guide is written primarily for the U.S. and Canadian Markets.Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units builtfor Export. Refer to this Owner’s Guide for all other required information and warnings.Introduction 9 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front Airbag - SideChild Seat Lower Anchor Child Seat TetherAnchorBrake System Anti-Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid -Non-Petroleum BasedParking Aid System Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe WindshieldDefrost/Demist Rear WindowDefrost/DemistIntroduction 10 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/RearPower Window Lockout Child Safety DoorLock/Unlock Interior LuggageCompartment Release Panic Alarm Engine Oil Engine CoolantEngine CoolantTemperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking, Flames,or SparksBattery Acid Explosive Gas Fan Warning Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct FluidLevelMAX MIN Service Engine Soon Engine Air Filter Passenger CompartmentAir FilterJack Check Fuel CapLow Tire PressureWarningIntroduction 11 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster Platinum instrument clusterInstrument Cluster 12 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
Harley-Davidson™ instrument cluster Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure thebulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to therespective system warning light for additional information. Note: Some warning lights are reconfigurable telltale (RTT) indicator lights and will illuminate inthe message center. These lightsfunction the same as the otherwarning lights. Service engine soon: The service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is firstturned to the on position to checkthe bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready forInspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Normally, the service engine soonlight will stay on until the engine is cranked, then turn itself off if nomalfunctions are present. However, if after 15 seconds the service enginesoon light blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not ready forInstrument Cluster 13 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
I/M testing. See the Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the on-board diagnostics system (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer toOn-board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which coulddamage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoidheavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle servicedimmediately by your authorized dealer. WARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Electronic throttle control(RTT) (if equipped): Displays when the engine has defaulted to a“limp-home” operation. Report thefault to a dealer at the earliest opportunity. The message center will also display ENGINE FAILSAFE MODE. Refer to Message center in this chapter. Check 4X4 (RTT) (if equipped):Displays with the message CHECK4X4 when a four-wheel drive fault ispresent. Refer to Message center in this chapter. Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it willmomentarily illuminate when theignition is turned to the on positionwhen the engine is not running, or in a position between on and start, orby applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the onposition. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately from your authorized dealer. Illumination afterreleasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brakesystem should be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer.P! BRAKEInstrument Cluster 14 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer. Driving extendeddistances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure andthe risk of personal injury. Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated orcontinues to flash, a malfunction hasbeen detected, have the systemserviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brakewarning light also is illuminated. Airbag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when the ignition is turned to on, continues to flash orremains on, have the system serviced immediately by yourauthorized dealer. A chime will sound if there is a malfunction in theindicator light. Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A Belt-Minder /H23041 chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt. Refer totheSeating and Safety Restraints chapter to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minder /H23041chime feature. Charging system (RTT):Illuminates when the battery is notcharging properly. If it stays onwhile the engine is running, theremay be a malfunction with the charging system. Contact your authorizeddealer as soon as possible. This indicates a problem with the electricalsystem or a related component. Engine oil pressure (RTT): Displays when the oil pressure fallsbelow the normal range. Refer toEngine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.ABSInstrument Cluster 15 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
Door ajar (RTT): Displays when the ignition is in the on position and any door is open. Engine coolant temperature (RTT): Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stopthe vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. RefertoEngine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. Low tire pressure warning:Illuminates when your tire pressureis low. If the light remains on atstart up or while driving, the tirepressure should be checked. RefertoInflating your tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. When the ignition is first turned to on, the light will illuminate for threeseconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light does not turn on, havethe system inspected by your authorized dealer. For more information onthis system, refer to Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Overdrive off (if equipped):Illuminates when the overdrivefunction of the transmission hasbeen turned off; refer to theDriving chapter. If the light does not illuminate, have the transmission serviced soon, or damage may occur. Transmission Tow/Haul Feature (six speed transmission only):Displays when the Tow/Haul featurehas been activated. Refer to theDriving chapter for transmission function and operation. If the light flashes steadily, have the system serviced immediately, damage to thetransmission could occur. O/D OFFInstrument Cluster 16 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
AdvanceTrac/H23041/traction control (RTT) (if equipped): Displays when the AdvanceTrac /H23041/traction control is active. If the light remains on, have the system servicedimmediately, refer to the Driving chapter for more information. 4X2 (RTT) (if equipped):Displays momentarily whentwo-wheel drive high is selected. Ifthe light fails to display when theignition is turned on, or remains on,have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Four-wheel drive low (RTT) (if equipped): Displays when four-wheel drive low is engaged. Ifthe light fails to display when theignition is turned on, or remains on, have the system servicedimmediately by your authorized dealer. Four-wheel drive high (RTT) (if equipped): Displays when four-wheel drive high is engaged. Ifthe light fails to display when theignition is turned on, or remains on, have the system servicedimmediately by your authorized dealer. All-wheel drive (RTT) (if equipped): Displays when using the AWD system. Electronic locking differential (RTT) (if equipped): Displays when using the electronic lockingdifferential. Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is activated. Turns off when the speed control systemis deactivated.4x2 4x4 LOW 4x4 HIGH AWDInstrument Cluster 17 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
Anti-theft system: Flashes when the SecuriLock /H23041Passive Anti-theft System has been activated. Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If theindicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver’s door is opened. Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened. GAUGES Standard instrument clusterInstrument Cluster 18 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
Platinum instrument cluster Harley-Davidson™ instrument clusterInstrument Cluster 19 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operatingtemperature, the needle will be inthe normal range (between “H” and“C”). If it enters the red section, theengine is overheating. Stop thevehicle as soon as safely possible,switch off the engine and let the engine cool. WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. Odometer: Registers the total miles (kilometers) of the vehicle. Refer to Message center in the this chapter on how to switch the display from Metric to English. Trip odometer: Registers the miles (kilometers) of individual journeys. •With standard message center Press the SELECT/RESET stem once to switch from the odometer tothe trip odometer. Press the stemagain to select Trip A and Trip Bfeatures. To reset the trip, press andhold the stem until it resets. •With optional message center: see TRIP A/B under Message center in this chapter.Instrument Cluster 20 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometerpointer continuously at the top ofthe scale may damage the engine. Engine oil pressure gauge: Indicates engine oil pressure. Theneedle should stay in the normaloperating range (between “L” and“H”). If the needle falls below thenormal range, stop the vehicle, turnoff the engine and check the engineoil level. Add oil if needed. If the oillevel is correct, have your vehicle checked by your authorized dealer. Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignitionis in the on position). The fuelgauge may vary slightly when thevehicle is in motion or on a grade. The arrow next to the fuel pump icon indicates which side of thevehicle the fuel filler inlet is located. For more information, refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Transmission fluid temperature gauge: If the gauge is in the: Normal area (normal) - the transmission fluid is within the normal operating temperature(between “H” and “C”).Instrument Cluster 21 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
Yellow area (warning) — the transmission fluid is higher than normal operating temperature. Thiscan be caused by special operationconditions (i.e. snowplowing, towingor off-road use). Refer to Special Operating Conditions in the scheduled maintenanceinformation for instructions. Operating the transmission for extended periods of time with the gauge in the yellow area may cause internaltransmission damage. Altering the severity of the driving conditions is recommended to lower the transmission temperature into the normal range. Red area (over temperature) — the transmission fluid is overheating. Stop the vehicle to allow thetemperature to return to normalrange. If the gauge is operating in the Yellow or Red area, stop the vehicle and verify the airflow is not restricted such as snow or debris blocking airflowthrough the grill. If the gauge continues to show high temperatures, seeyour authorized dealer. STANDARD MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle’s message center is capable of monitoring many vehicle systems and will alert you to potential vehicle problems and variousconditions with an informational message followed by a long indicatorchime. The message center display is located in the instrument cluster. Selectable features (information menu) Press and release the SELECT/RESET stem, located in the speedometer, to cycle through the following features: TRIP A/BRegisters the distance of individual journeys. Press and release INFO button until the A or B trip appears in the display (this represents thetrip mode). Press and hold the SELECT/RESET stem to reset. Refer to UNITS later in this section to switch the display from Metric to English.Instrument Cluster 22 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
MYKEY MILES (km) (if equipped and if programmed) For more information, refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter.MILES (km) TO EThis displays an estimate of approximately how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions.Remember to turn the ignition off when refueling to allow this feature tocorrectly detect the added fuel. LOW FUEL LEVEL will display when you have approximately 50 miles (80 km), to empty. Press RESET to clear this warning message. It willreturn at approximately 25 miles (40 km), 10 miles (16 km) and 0 miles(0 km) miles to empty. Distance to empty is calculated using a running average fuel economy, which is based on your recent driving history of 500 miles (800 km).This value is not the same as the average fuel economy display. Therunning average fuel economy is re-initialized to a factory default value ifthe battery is disconnected. AVG MPG (L/100km)Average fuel economy displays your average fuel economy in miles/gallon or liters/100 km. If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing distance traveled by gallons of fuel used (liters of fuel used by 100 kilometers traveled),your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons: •Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up •Differences in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at service stations •Variations in top-off procedure from one fill-up to another •Rounding of the displayed values to the nearest 0.1 gallon (liter) To determine your average highway fuel economy, do the following:1. Drive the vehicle at least 5 miles (8 km) with the speed control system engaged to display a stabilized average. 2. Record the highway fuel economy for future reference.It is important to press the SELECT/RESET stem (press and hold for two seconds in order to reset the function) after setting the speedcontrol to get accurate highway fuel economy readings. For more information refer to Essentials of good fuel economy in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.Instrument Cluster 23 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
HOLD RESET FOR SETUP MENU Press and hold the SELECT/RESET stem when this message is displayed to get into the SETUP menu. The following setup items are available: OIL LIFEThis displays the remaining oil life.An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center and according to the recommended maintenance schedule. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change (approximately 7,500 miles [12,000 km] or 12 months) perform thefollowing: 1. Press and release the SELECT/RESET stem to display “OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW”. 2. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET stem for two seconds and release to reset the oil life to 100%. Note: To change oil life 100% miles value from 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months to another value, proceed to Step 3.3. Once “OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%” is displayed, release and press the SELECT/RESET stem to change the Oil Life Start Value. Each releaseand press will reduce the value by 10%. UNITSDisplays the current units English or Metric.Press the SELECT/RESET stem to change from English to Metric.AUTOLAMP (SEC)This feature keeps your headlights on for up to three minutes after the ignition is switched off. Press the SELECT/RESET stem to select the new autolamp delay values of 0, 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120 or 180 seconds. AUTOLOCKThis feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the vehicle is shifted into any gear, putting the vehicle in motion. Press the SELECT/RESET stem to turn autolock on or off.AUTOUNLOCKThis feature automatically unlocks all vehicle doors when the driver’s door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being turned off.Instrument Cluster 24 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
Press the SELECT/RESET stem to turn autounlock on or off. EASY ENTRY (if equipped) This feature automatically moves the driver’s seat backwards for easy exit/entry from the vehicle. Press the SELECT/RESET stem to turn the easy entry/exit seat on or off. REAR PARK AID (if equipped)This reverse sensing system feature sounds a warning tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper, and functions only when R(Reverse) gear is selected. Press the SELECT/RESET stem to turn the rear park aid on or off.TRAILER SWAY (if equipped)This feature uses the electronic stability control to mitigate trailer sway,Press the SELECT/RESET stem to turn trailer sway on or off.CREATE MYKEY / MYKEY SETUP CLEAR MYKEY (if equipped)MyKey™ allows you to program a restricted driving mode on one standard key supplied with the vehicle or any programmed spare key. Tocreate MyKey, refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter. LANGUAGE = ENGLISH / SPANISH / FRENCH Note: When returning to the setup menu and a non-English language has been selected, HOLD RESET FOR ENGLISH will be displayed to change back to English. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET stem tochange back to English. Allows you to choose which language the message center will display in. Selectable languages are English, Spanish, or French. Waiting four seconds or pressing the SELECT/RESET stem cycles the message center through each of the language choices. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET stem for two seconds to set the language choice. HOLD RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECKPress and hold the SELECT/RESET stem when this message is displayed to start the system check: The message center will cycle through each of the systems being monitored. For each of the monitored systems, the message center willindicate either an OK message or a warning message for two seconds.Instrument Cluster 25 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
Note: Some systems show a message only if a condition is present. 1. XXX% OIL LIFE 2. DOOR STATUS3. BRAKE SYSTEM4. XX MILES TO E FUEL LEVEL XXX5. TBC GAIN = XX.X NO TRAILER (if equipped and no trailer connected) 6. TBC GAIN = XX.X OUTPUT = ////// (if equipped and trailer connected) 7. MYKEY DISTANCE (if equipped and if programmed)8. MYKEY PROGRAMMED (if equipped)9. ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED (if equipped) System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle’s operating systems. In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for fourseconds. The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no more warning messages. Types of messages and warnings:•Some messages will appear briefly to inform you of something you may need to take action on or be informed of. •Some messages will appear once and then again when the vehicle is restarted. •Some messages will reappear after clearing or being reset if a problem or condition is still present and needs your attention. •Some messages can be acknowledged and reset by pressing the SELECT/RESET stem. This allows you to use the full message center functionality by clearing the message. If the message will not reset or clear when pressing the SELECT/RESETstem, you must address the problem in order to clear the message. DRIVER DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the driver door is not completely closed.PASSENGER DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the passenger door is not completely closed.Instrument Cluster 26 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
REAR LEFT DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the rear left door is not completely closed. REAR RIGHT DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the rear right door is not completely closed.XXX MILES TO E FUEL LEVEL LOW — Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel condition.CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM — Displayed when the electrical system is not maintaining proper voltage. If you are operating electrical accessories when the engine is idling at a low speed, turn off as many ofthe electrical loads as soon as possible. If the warning stays on or comeson when the engine is operating at normal speeds, contact yourauthorized dealer as soon as possible. TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT — Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use. For more information on how the system operates under these conditions, refer toUnderstanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. LOW TIRE PRESSURE — Displayed when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. Refer to Inflating Your Tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. CHECK FUEL FILL INLET — Displayed when the fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed. Refer to Easy Fuel™ “no cap” fuel system in theMaintenance and Specifications chapter. CHECK 4X4 (if equipped) —Displayed when a 4X4 system fault is present. For more information, refer to Four-wheel drive (4WD) operation in the Driving chapter. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT — Displayed when the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is malfunctioning. If the warningstays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soonas possible. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW — Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. Refer to Brake fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. TRAILER BRAKE MODULE FAULT (if equipped) — Displayed and accompanied by a single chime, in response to faults sensed by the TBC. Refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information. OIL CHANGE REQUIRED— Displayed when an oil change is required.Instrument Cluster 27 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
XX%ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON—Displayed when an oil change will soon be required and shows the percentage of oil life left. WIRING FAULT ON TRAILER (if equipped) — Displayed if there are certain faults in the vehicle wiring and trailer wiring/brake system. Refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information. CHECK REAR PARK AID (if equipped) — Displayed when the transmission is in R (Reverse). Refer to Reverse sensing system in the Driving chapter. PARK BRAKE ENGAGED — Displayed when the parking brake is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the warning stays on after the parking brake is released,contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM — Displayed when a fault has been detected by the ABS module.TRAILER SWAY REDUCE SPEED (if equipped) — Displayed when the trailer sway control has detected trailer sway. For more information, refer to the Driving chapter for more information. 4X4 SHIFT IN PROGRESS — Displayed on 4x4 vehicles only when 4x4 low, 4x4 high or 4x4 auto is selected. For further information, refertoFour-wheel drive (4WD) operation in the Driving chapter. FOR 4X4 LOW SLOW TO 3 MPH (if equipped) — Displayed when 4X4 LOW is selected while the vehicle is moving. For more information,refer to Four-wheel drive (4WD) operation in the Driving chapter. FOR 4X4 LOW SHIFT TO N (if equipped) — Displayed when 4X4 LOW is selected and the vehicle is stopped. For more information, refertoFour-wheel drive (4WD) operation in the Driving chapter. TO EXIT 4X4 LOW SLOW TO 3 MPH (if equipped) — Displayed when 2WD is selected while the vehicle is operating in 4X4 LOW. Formore information, refer to Four-wheel drive (4WD) operation in the Driving chapter. TO EXIT 4X4 LOW SHIFT TO N (if equipped) — Displayed when 2WD is selected while the vehicle has been stopped in 4X4 LOW. Formore information, refer to Four-wheel drive (4WD) operation in the Driving chapter. SHIFT DELAYED PULL FORWARD (if equipped) — May display when shifting to or from 4X4 LOW. For more information, refer toFour-wheel drive (4WD) operation in the Driving chapter.Instrument Cluster 28 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
TRAIN LEFT FRONT TIRE (if equipped) — Displayed when training the TPMS system. Refer to TPMS reset procedure in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information. TRAIN RIGHT FRONT TIRE (if equipped) — Displayed when training the TPMS system. Refer to TPMS reset procedure in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information. TRAIN RIGHT REAR TIRE (if equipped) — Displayed when training the TPMS system. Refer to TPMS reset procedure in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information. TRAIN LEFT REAR TIRE (if equipped) — Displayed when training the TPMS system. Refer to TPMS reset procedure in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information. TIRES NOT TRAINED – REPEAT (if equipped) — Displayed when an error occurs while training the TPMS system. Refer to TPMS reset procedure in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information. TRAINING COMPLETE (if equipped) — Displayed when training of the TPMS system is complete. Refer to TPMS reset procedure in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information. MYKEY ACTIVE DRIVE SAFELY (if equipped) — Displayed at startup when MyKey™ is in use. Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. KEY COULD NOT PROGRAM (if equipped) — Displayed when an attempt is made to program a spare key using two existing MyKeys. Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. VEHICLE SPEED 80 MPH MAX (if equipped) — Displayed when a MyKey™ is in use and the Admin has enabled the MyKey speed limit and the vehicle speed is 80 mph (130 km/h). Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. SPEED LIMITED TO 80 MPH (if equipped) — Displayed when starting the vehicle and MyKey™ is in use and the MyKey speed limit ison. Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. CHECK SPEED DRIVE SAFELY (if equipped) — Displayed when a MyKey™ is in use and the optional setting is on and the vehicle exceeds a preselected speed. Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. VEHICLE NEAR TOP SPEED (if equipped) — Displayed when a MyKey™ is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicleInstrument Cluster 29 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
speed is approaching 80 mph (130 km/h). Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. TOP SPEED MYKEY SETTING (if equipped) — Displayed when a MyKey™ is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speed is 80 mph (130 km/h). Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. BUCKLE UP TO UNMUTE AUDIO (if equipped) — Displayed when a MyKey™ is in use and Belt-Minder /H23041is activated. Refer to MyKey™ in theLocks and Security chapter for more information. ADVTRAC ON MYKEY SETTING (if equipped) — Displayed when a MyKey™ is in use when trying to disable the AdvanceTrac /H23041system and the optional setting is on. Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. SERVICE ADVANCETRAC — Displayed when the AdvanceTrac /H23041 system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. OPTIONAL MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle’s message center is capable of monitoring many vehicle systems and will alert you to potential vehicle problems and variousconditions with an informational message followed by a long indicatorchime. The message center display is located in the instrument cluster. Info (information menu) Press the INFO button repeatedly to cycle through the following features: TRIP A/B Registers the distance of individual journeys. Press and release INFO button until the A or B trip appears in the display (this represents thetrip mode). Press and hold the RESET button to reset. Refer to UNITS later in this section to switch the display from metric to English.MYKEY MILES (km) (if programmed)For more information, refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter.Instrument Cluster 30 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
MILES (km) TO E This displays an estimate of approximately how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions.Remember to turn the ignition off when refueling to allow this feature tocorrectly detect the added fuel. LOW FUEL LEVEL will display when you have approximately 50 miles (80 km), to empty. Press RESET to clear this warning message. It willreturn at approximately 25 miles (40 km), 10 miles (16 km) and 0 miles(0 km) miles to empty. Distance to empty is calculated using a running average fuel economy, which is based on your recent driving history of 500 miles (800 km).This value is not the same as the average fuel economy display. Therunning average fuel economy is re-initialized to a factory default value ifthe battery is disconnected. AVG MPG (L/100km)Average fuel economy displays your average fuel economy in miles/gallon or liters/100 km. If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing distance traveled by gallons of fuel used (liters of fuel used by 100 kilometers traveled),your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons: •Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up •Differences in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at service stations •Variations in top-off procedure from one fill-up to another •Rounding of the displayed values to the nearest 0.1 gallon (liter) To determine your average highway fuel economy, do the following: 1. Drive the vehicle at least 5 miles (8 km) with the speed control system engaged to display a stabilized average. 2. Record the highway fuel economy for future reference.It is important to press the RESET button (press and hold RESET for two seconds in order to reset the function) after setting the speedcontrol to get accurate highway fuel economy readings. For more information refer to Essentials of good fuel economy in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. MPG (L/km) This displays instantaneous fuel economy as a bar graph ranging from ↓ poor economy to ↑excellent economy.Instrument Cluster 31 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
Your vehicle must be moving to calculate instantaneous fuel economy. When your vehicle is not moving, this function shows ↓, one or no bars illuminated. Instantaneous fuel economy cannot be reset. TIMERTimer displays the trip elapsed drive time.To operate, do the following:1. Press and release RESET in order to start the timer.2. Press and release RESET to pause the timer.3. Press and hold RESET until the timer resets. System check and vehicle feature customization Press the SETUP button repeatedly to cycle the message center throughthe following features: RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECK When this message appears, press the RESET button and the message center will begin to cycle through the following systems and provide astatus of the item if needed. Note: Some systems show a message only if a condition is present. 1. XXX% OIL LIFE2. DOOR STATUS3. BRAKE SYSTEM 4. XX MILES TO E FUEL LEVEL XXX5. TBC GAIN = XX.X NO TRAILER (if equipped and no trailer connected) 6. TBC GAIN = XX.X OUTPUT = ////// (if equipped and trailer connected) 7. MYKEY DISTANCE (if programmed)8. MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED9. ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMEDOIL LIFEThis displays the remaining oil life.An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center and according to the recommended maintenance schedule. USE ONLYRECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS.Instrument Cluster 32 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change (approximately 7,500 miles [12,000 km] or 12 months) perform thefollowing: 1. Press and release the SETUP button to display “OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW”. 2. Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds and release to reset the oil life to 100%. Note: To change oil life 100% miles value from 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months to another value, proceed to Step 3.3. Once “OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%” is displayed, release and press the RESET button to change the Oil Life Start Value. Each release and presswill reduce the value by 10%. Note: Oil life start value of 100% equals 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months. For example, setting oil life start value to 60% sets the oil life start value to 4,500 miles (7,200 km) and 219 days. UNITSDisplays the current units in English or Metric.Press the RESET button to change from English to Metric.AUTOLAMP (SEC)This feature keeps your headlights on for up to three minutes after the ignition is switched off. Press the RESET button to select the new autolamp delay values of 0, 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120 or 180 seconds. AUTOLOCKThis feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the vehicle is shifted into any gear, putting the vehicle in motion. Press the RESET button to turn autolock on or off.AUTOUNLOCKThis feature automatically unlocks all vehicle doors when the driver’s door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being turned off. Press the RESET button to turn autounlock on or off.RUNNING BOARDS (if equipped)This feature automatically deploys the side running boards for easy entry/exit from the vehicle or for cleaning. 1. To disable/enable the power running board feature with the vehicle in P (Park), select this function from the SETUP button for the currentdisplay mode.Instrument Cluster 33 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
2. Press the RESET button to select the running boards setting as follows:•AUTO: the running boards will automatically deploy when a door is opened and automatically retract when the door is closed,•OUT: the running boards will remain deployed regardless of the doors being open/closed. This setting can be used when washing the vehicle, oraccessing the roof rack. The running boards will stow and enter AUTOmode when the vehicle speed exceeds 5 mph (8 km/h),•OFF: the running boards will remain IN regardless of the doors being open/closed. EASY ENTRYThis feature automatically moves the driver’s seat backwards for easy exit/entry from the vehicle. Press the RESET button to turn the easy entry/exit seat on or off.REAR PARK AID (if equipped)This feature sounds a tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper, and functions only when R (Reverse) gear is selected. Press the RESET button to turn the rear park aid on or off.TRAILER SWAY (if equipped)This feature uses the electronic stability control to mitigate trailer sway,Press the RESET button to turn trailer sway on or off.CREATE MYKEY / MYKEY SETUP / CLEAR MYKEYFor more information refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter.LANGUAGE = ENGLISH / SPANISH / FRENCHAllows you to choose which language the message center will display in. Selectable languages are English, Spanish, or French. Waiting four seconds or pressing the RESET button cycles the message center through each of the language choices. Press the RESET button to set the language choice. System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle’s operating systems. In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for fourseconds.Instrument Cluster 34 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no more warning messages. Types of messages and warnings: •Some messages will appear briefly to inform you of something you may need to take action on or be informed of. •Some messages will appear once and then again when the vehicle is restarted. •Some messages will reappear after clearing or being reset if a problem or condition is still present and needs your attention. •Some messages can be acknowledged and reset by pressing RESET. This allows you to use the full message center functionality by clearing the message. DRIVER DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the driver door is not completely closed. PASSENGER DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the passenger door is not completely closed.REAR LEFT DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the rear left door is not completely closed.REAR RIGHT DOOR AJAR — Displayed when the rear right door is not completely closed.FUEL LEVEL LOW — Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel condition.PARK BRAKE ENGAGED — Displayed when the parking brake is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the warning stays on after the parking brake is released,contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM — Displayed when a fault has been detected by the ABS module.CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM — Displayed when the electrical system is not maintaining proper voltage. If you are operating electrical accessories when the engine is idling at a low speed, turn off as many ofthe electrical loads as soon as possible. If the warning stays on or comeson when the engine is operating at normal speeds, contact yourauthorized dealer as soon as possible. CHECK REAR PARK AID (if equipped) — Displayed when the transmission is in R (Reverse). Refer to Reverse sensing system in the Driving chapter.Instrument Cluster 35 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT — Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use. For more information on how the system operates under these conditions, refer toUnderstanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon aspossible. LOW TIRE PRESSURE — Displayed when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. Refer to Inflating Your Tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. CHECK FUEL FILL INLET — Displayed when the fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed. Refer to Easy Fuel™ “no cap” fuel system in theMaintenance and Specifications chapter. SERVICE ADVANCETRAC — Displayed when the AdvanceTrac /H23041 system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. CHECK 4X4 (if equipped) — Displayed when a 4X4 system fault is present. For more information, refer to Four-wheel drive (4WD) operation in the Driving chapter. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT — Displayed when the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soonas possible. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW — Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. Refer to Brake fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. OIL CHANGE REQUIRED — Displayed when an oil change is required.XX%ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON—Displayed when an oil change will soon be required and shows the percentage of oil life left. TRAILER BRAKE MODULE FAULT (if equipped) — Displayed and accompanied by a single chime, in response to faults sensed by the TBC. Refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information. WIRING FAULT ON TRAILER (if equipped) — Displayed if there are certain faults in the vehicle wiring and trailer wiring/brake system. Refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information. TRAILER SWAY REDUCE SPEED (if equipped) — Displayed when the trailer sway control has detected trailer sway. For more information, refer to the Driving chapter for more information.Instrument Cluster 36 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
4X4 SHIFT IN PROGRESS — Displayed when the 4X4 system is making a shift. For further information, refer to Four-wheel drive (4WD) operation in the Driving chapter. FOR 4X4 LOW SLOW TO 3 MPH (if equipped) — Displayed when 4X4 LOW is selected while the vehicle is moving. For more information, refer to Four-wheel drive (4WD) operation in the Driving chapter. FOR 4X4 LOW SHIFT TO N (if equipped) — Displayed when 4X4 LOW is selected and the vehicle is stopped. For more information, refertoFour-wheel drive (4WD) operation in the Driving chapter. TO EXIT 4X4 LOW SLOW TO 3 MPH (if equipped) — Displayed when 2WD is selected while the vehicle is operating in 4X4 LOW. Formore information, refer to Four-wheel drive (4WD) operation in the Driving chapter. TO EXIT 4X4 LOW SHIFT TO N (if equipped) — Displayed when 2WD is selected while the vehicle has been stopped in 4X4 LOW. For more information, refer to Four-wheel drive (4WD) operation in the Driving chapter. SHIFT DELAYED PULL FORWARD (if equipped) — May display when shifting to or from 4X4 LOW. For more information, refer toFour-wheel drive (4WD) operation in the Driving chapter. TRAIN LEFT FRONT TIRE (if equipped) — Displayed when training the TPMS system. Refer to TPMS reset procedure in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information. TRAIN RIGHT FRONT TIRE (if equipped) — Displayed when training the TPMS system. Refer to TPMS reset procedure in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information. TRAIN RIGHT REAR TIRE (if equipped) — Displayed when training the TPMS system. Refer to TPMS reset procedure in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information. TRAIN LEFT REAR TIRE (if equipped) — Displayed when training the TPMS system. Refer to TPMS reset procedure in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information. TIRES NOT TRAINED – REPEAT (if equipped) — Displayed when an error occurs while training the TPMS system. Refer to TPMS reset procedure in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information. TRAINING COMPLETE (if equipped) — Displayed when training of the TPMS system is complete. Refer to TPMS reset procedure in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for more information.Instrument Cluster 37 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
MYKEY ACTIVE DRIVE SAFELY — Displayed at startup when MyKey™ is in use. Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. KEY COULD NOT PROGRAM — Displayed when an attempt is made to program a spare key using two existing MyKeys. Refer to MyKey™ in theLocks and Security chapter for more information. VEHICLE SPEED 80 MPH MAX — Displayed when a MyKey™ is in use and the Admin has enabled the MyKey speed limit and the vehicle speed is 80 mph (130 km/h). Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. SPEED LIMITED TO 80 MPH — Displayed when starting the vehicle and MyKey™ is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on. Refer toMyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. CHECK SPEED DRIVE SAFELY — Displayed when a MyKey™ is in use and the optional setting is on and the vehicle exceeds a preselectedspeed. Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. VEHICLE NEAR TOP SPEED — Displayed when a MyKey™ is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speed is approaching 80 mph (130 km/h). Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. TOP SPEED MYKEY SETTING — Displayed when a MyKey™ is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speed is 80 mph (130 km/h). Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. BUCKLE UP TO UNMUTE AUDIO — Displayed when a MyKey™ is in use and Belt-Minder /H23041is activated. Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. ADVTRAC ON MYKEY SETTING — Displayed when a MyKey™ is in use when trying to disable the AdvanceTrac /H23041system and the optional setting is on. Refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information.TO STOP ALARM START VEHICLE — Displayed when the perimeter alarm system is armed and the vehicle is entered using the key on the driver’s side door. In order to prevent the perimeter alarm system fromtriggering, the ignition must be turned to start or on before the12 second chime expires. See Perimeter alarm system in the Locks and security chapter. SECURITY SYSTEM FAULT — Displayed when the security system has detected a fault. See your authorized dealer for service.Instrument Cluster 38 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
INTKEY COULD NOT PROGRAM — Displayed when an attempt is made to program a fifth integrated key to the remote keyless entry system. For more information on integrated key, refer to the Locks and Security chapter. KEY COULD NOT PROGRAM — Displayed when an attempt is made to program a spare key using two existing MyKeys. Refer to MyKey™ in theLocks and Security chapter for more information. SLOW VEHICLE TO XX MPH FOR ELD (if equipped) — Displayed when the vehicle speed requirement for the electronic lockingdifferential mode has not been met. CHECK LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL (if equipped) — Displayed when an electronic locking differential (ELD) system fault is present. For more information, refer to Electronic locking differential (ELD) in the Driving chapter. HILL DESCENT CONTROL FAULT (if equipped) — Displayed when a hill descent system fault is present. HILL CNTRL OFF SYSTEM COOLING (if equipped) — Displayed when a hill descent system fault is present.FOR OFF ROAD SLOW TO 5 MPH (if equipped) — Displayed when the vehicle speed requirement for off-road mode entry has not been met.OFF ROAD MODE ENABLED (if equipped) — Displayed when off-road mode becomes active.EXITING OFF ROAD MODE (if equipped) — Displayed when off-road mode becomes inactive.HILL DESCENT CONTROL ACTIVE (if equipped) — Displayed when hill descent control mode becomes active.HILL DESCENT CONTROL OFF (if equipped) — Displayed when hill descent control mode becomes inactive.FOR HILL CNTRL 20 MPH OR LESS (if equipped) — Displayed when the vehicle speed requirement for hill control mode entry has not been met. DRIVER RESUME CONTROL (if equipped) — Displayed when the hill control and off-road mode require the driver to resume control.FOR HILL CNTRL SELECT GEAR (if equipped) — Displayed when the driver is requested to select a transmission gear to enable operation of the hill mode and off-road mode. COAST DOWN MODE (if equipped) — Displayed when vehicle enters coast down mode.Instrument Cluster 39 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
AUDIO SYSTEMS Note: If your volume is muted and MYKEY VOLUME LIMITED is displayed, refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. AM/FM stereo system (if equipped) WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of anyhandheld device while driving and that you comply with all applicablelaws. Accessory delay: Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay which allows you to operate the radio and other electrical accessories for up toten minutes after the ignition has been turned off or until either frontdoor is opened.Entertainment Systems 40 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
1. / : Press / to manually go up or down the radio frequency. Press and hold for a fastadvance through radio frequencies.Also use in AUDIO mode to gain access to various settings. 2.AUDIO: Press AUDIO repeatedly to gain access to the following settings: BAL (Balance): Press AUDIO to reach the balance setting. Use // SEEK to adjust the audio between the left (L) and right (R) speakers. FAD (Fade): Press AUDIO to reach the fade feature. Use // SEEK to adjust the audio between the front (F) and back (B) speakers.TREB (Treble): Press to adjust the treble setting. Use // SEEK to adjust. BASS (Bass): Press to adjust the bass setting. Use // SEEK to adjust. 3.SEEK: Press SEEK to access the previous/next strong station. 4.Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM1/FM2; tune to a station,press and hold a preset button until sound returns. You can save up to18 stations, six in AM, six in FM1 and FM2. 5.AM/FM: Press AM/FM to select AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.Entertainment Systems 41 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
6.ON/OFF/Volume: Press VOL-PUSH to turn ON/OFF. Turn VOL-PUSH to increase/decreasevolume. 7.CLK (Clock): Press CLK to toggle between displaying the radio frequency and the clock setting. Setting the clock: Press and hold CLK until the hours begin to flash. Press // SEEK to manually increase/decrease the hours.Press CLK again to set the minutes using // SEEK to manually increase/decrease the minutes. Allow 10 seconds to pass to confirm that the time has been set. AM/FM in-dash CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system OKTUNELOAD VOLCD AUXAM/FM SIRIUS DIRECT TEXT SCAN CAT/FOLDCLOCK # SOUNDMENU SEEK1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0Entertainment Systems 42 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of anyhandheld device while driving and that you comply with all applicablelaws. Accessory delay: Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. With this feature, the radio and other electrical accessories may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front door is opened. Note: Your vehicle is equipped with a unique audio system. If your display shows six small circles in thedisplay, your audio system is a CD6system (six disc changer). If not,your system is a single CD system. Setting the clock To set the time, press CLOCK. The display will read SET TIME. Use the memory preset numbers (0–9) to enter in the desired time–hours andminutes and press OK. The clock will then begin from that time. AM/FM Radio / VOL (Power/Volume): Press to turn the radio on/off. Turn the knob to increase/decrease volume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,the volume will come back on at anominal listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on. AM/FM: Press repeatedly to select AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band. TUNE: Turn the knob to go up/down the frequency band in individual increments. DIRECT: Press DIRECT and then manually enter the desired radio station (i.e. 93.9) using the memory preset numbers (0–9).Entertainment Systems 43 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
SEEK: Press SEEK to access the previous/next strong radio station. SCAN: Press for a brief sampling of all strong radio stations. 0–9 (MEMORY PRESETS): When tuned to any station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns and PRESET # SAVED appears in the display. You can save up to 30stations, 10 in AM, 10 in FM1 and FM2. Saving presets automatically: Autoset allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. To activate the autoset feature: Press MENU repeatedly until AUTO PRESET ON/OFF appears in the display. Use SEEK to toggle AUTO PRESET to ON, and either wait five seconds for the search to initiate or press OK to immediately initiate the search. If you pressanother control within those five seconds, the search will not initiate.The 10 strongest stations will be filled and the station stored in preset 1will begin playing. If there are fewer than 10 strong stations, the system will store the last one in the remaining presets. RDBS Radio Available only in FM mode. This feature allows you to search RDBS-equipped stations for a certain category of music format:CLASSIC, COUNTRY, JAZZ/RB, ROCK, etc. To activate: Press MENU repeatedly until RDBS (ON/OFF) appears in the display. Use SEEK to toggle RDBS ON/OFF. When RDBS is off, you will not be able to search for RDBS equipped stations or view the station name or type. CAT/FOLD (Category/Folder): This feature allows you to select from various music categories. To change RDBS categories: Press MENU repeatedly until RDBS ON/OFF appears in the display. Use SEEK to toggle RDBS between ON/OFF. Press CAT. PRESS UP OR DOWN TO CHANGE RDBS CATEGORY will appear in the display. Press to scroll through all possible categories. When the desired category appears in the display, press SEEK to find the next station playing that selection or press SCAN for a brief sampling of all stations playing that category of music.Entertainment Systems 44 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
CD/MP3 Player CD: Press to enter CD/MP3 mode. If a disc is already loaded into the system, CD/MP3 play will begin where it ended last. If no CD is loaded, NO DISC will appear in the display. LOAD: For a single CD system– This control is not operational. To load a CD, simply insert the disc, label side up, into the CD slot.For a CD6 system– Press LOAD. When the display reads SELECT SLOT, choose the desired slot number using memory presets 1–6. Whenthe display reads LOAD CD #, load the desired disc, label side up. If youdo not choose a slot within five seconds, the system will choose for you.Once loaded, the first track will begin to play. To auto load up to six discs– Press and hold LOAD until the display reads AUTOLOAD #. Load the desired disc, label side up. The system will prompt you to load discs for the remaining available slots. Insert thediscs, one at a time, label side up, when prompted. Once loaded, the discin preset #1 will begin to play. Press the number preset buttons (1–6) to choose the disc you want to play. /Play/Pause: Press to play/pause a track when playing aCD. (Eject): For a single CD system– press to eject the CD. For a CD6 system– press and select the desired CD slot by pressing the corresponding memory preset number. The display will readEJECTING #. When the system has ejected the CD, the display will readREMOVE CD #. Remove the CD. If you do not remove the CD, thesystem will reload the disc. To auto eject all loaded discs– Press and hold . The system will eject all discs and prompt you when to remove them. SEEK: Press SEEK to access the previous/next track. CAT (Category) / FOLD (Folder):In MP3 mode only– Press CAT/FOLD and then press SEEK to access the previous/next folder.Entertainment Systems 45 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
SCAN: Press for a brief sampling of all tracks on the current disc or MP3 folder. DIRECT: In CD mode– Press DIRECT. The display will read DIRECT TRACK MODE SELECT TRACK. Enter the desired track number using the memory preset buttons (0–9). The system will then begin playing thattrack. In MP3 folder mode– Press DIRECT and the memory preset buttons (0–9) of the desired folder. The system will advance to that specific track in the folder selected. TEXT:In MP3 mode only– Press TEXT repeatedly to view Album (AL), Folder (FL), Song (SO) and Artist (AR) in the display, if available.In TEXT MODE: Sometimes the display requires additional text to be displayed. When the indicator is active, press TEXT and then press SEEK to view the additional display text. COMPRESSION: Press MENU repeatedly until COMPRESSION ON/OFF appears in the display. Use SEEK to toggle between ON/OFF. When COMPRESSION is ON, the system will bring the soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level. SHUFFLE: Press MENU repeatedly until SHUFFLE ON/OFF appears in the display. Use SEEK to toggle between ON/OFF. If you wish to engage shuffle mode right away, press SEEK to begin random play. Otherwise, random play will begin when the current track is finished playing. The system will only shuffle the disc currently playing. Satellite Radio (if equipped) Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. SIRIUS: Press repeatedly to access satellite radio mode, if equipped. Press repeatedly to cycle through SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3 modes.TUNE: Turn to go to the next / previous available SIRIUS satellite station.Entertainment Systems 46 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
DIRECT: Press DIRECT then enter the desired channel (i.e. 002) using the memory preset buttons (0–9). If you only enter one digit, press OK and the system will go to that satellite channel. If you enter three digits,the system will automatically go to that channel, if available. You maycancel your entry by pressing DIRECT. If an invalid station number isentered, INVALID CHANNEL will appear in the display and the systemwill continue playing the current station. SEEK: Press SEEK to seek to the previous/next channel. If a specific category is selected, (Jazz, Rock, News, etc.), press SEEK to seek to the previous/next channel in the selected category. Press and hold SEEK to fast seek through the previous/next channels. SCAN: Press SCAN for a brief sampling of all available SIRIUS satellite channels. If a specific category is selected, (Jazz, Rock, News, etc.) press SCAN for a brief sampling of all available SIRIUS satellite channels withinthe selected category. MEMORY PRESETS (0–9): There are 30 available presets, 10 each for SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3. To savesatellite channels in your memory presets, tune to the desired channelthen press and hold a memory preset number (0–9) until sound returns. TEXT: Press and release to display the artist and song title. While in TEXT MODE, press again to scroll through the Artist (AR), Song (SO), Channel (CH) and Category (CA). In TEXT MODE: Sometimes the display requires additional text to be displayed. When the indicator is active, press TEXT and then press SEEK to view the additional display text. CAT (Category) / FOLD (Folder): Press to toggle between turning the most recently selected satellite radio category on or off. The category icon (CAT) will illuminate in the display when a specific category isselected (the icon will not illuminate during CATEGORY ALL). If nocategory has ever been selected, NO CATEGORY SELECTED will display. Note: Separate categories can be set for SAT1, SAT2 or SAT3. Refer to Satellite radio menu for further information on selecting a satellite radio category.Entertainment Systems 47 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
SATELLITE RADIO MENU: Press MENU when satellite radio mode is active to access. Press OK to enter into the satellite radio menu. Press to cycle through the following options: •CATEGORY- Press OK to enter category mode. Press to scroll through the list of available SIRIUS channel Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.) Press OK when the desired category appears in the display. After a category is selected, press SEEK to search for that specific category of channels only (i.e. ROCK). You may also select CATEGORY ALL to seek all available SIRIUS categories andchannels. Press OK to close and return to the main menu. •SONG SEEK MENU- Press OK to enter song seek menu. Press to scroll through the following options: a. SAVE THIS SONG: Press OK to save the currently playing song’s title in the system’s memory. (If you try to save something other thana song, CANT SAVE will appear in the display.) When the chosen songis playing on any satellite radio channel, the system will alert you withan audible prompt. Press OK while SONG ALERT is in the display andthe system will take you to the channel playing the desired song. Youcan save up to 20 song titles. If you attempt to save more than 20titles, the display will read REPLACE SONG? Press OK to access the saved titles and press to cycle through the saved titles. When the song title appears in the display that you would like to replace, press OK. SONG REPLACED will appear in the display.b. DELETE A SONG: Press OK to delete a song from the system’s memory. Press to cycle through the saved songs. When the song appears in the display that you would like to delete, press OK.The song will appear in the display for confirmation. Press OK againand the display will read SONG DELETED. If you do not want to delete the currently listed song, press to select either RETURN or CANCEL. c. DELETE ALL SONGS: Press OK to delete all song’s from the system’s memory. The display will read ARE YOU SURE ? Press OK toconfirm deletion of all saved songs and the display will read ALLDELETED.d. DISABLE ALERTS/ENABLE ALERTS: Press OK to enable/disable the satellite alert status which alerts you when yourselected songs are playing on a satellite radio channel. (The systemdefault is disabled.) SONG ALERTS ENABLED/DISABLED will appearin the display. The menu listing will display the opposite state. ForEntertainment Systems 48 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
example, if you have chosen to enable the song alerts, the menu listing will read DISABLE as the alerts are currently on, so your othero p t i o ni st ot u r nt h e mo f f . •CHANNEL LOCKOUT MENU- Press OK to enter the Channel Lockout menu. Press the to scroll through the following options:a. LOCK/UNLOCK THIS CHANNEL: Press OK when LOCK/UNLOCK THIS CHANNEL is displayed and the display will readENTER PIN. Enter your four-digit PIN number (initial PIN is 1234)and the system will lock/unlock the channel and CHANNEL LOCKEDor UNLOCKED will be displayed.Note: you must be tuned to the specific channel you want tolock/unlock when using this feature.b. CHANGE PIN: Press OK when CHANGE PIN is displayed. The display will read ENTER OLD PIN. Enter your current (old) PINnumber and when the system accepts your entry it will displayENTER NEW PIN. Enter your new four-digit PIN and the system willsave the new PIN and PIN SAVED will display.c. UNLOCK ALL CHANNELS: Press OK when UNLOCK ALL CHANNELS is displayed and the display will read ENTER PIN. Enteryour four-digit PIN and the system will unlock all channels and thedisplay will read CHANNEL UNLOCKED.d. RESET PIN: Press OK when RESET PIN is displayed. The display will read ARE YOUR SURE. Press OK again to automatically reset the PIN number to its initial password setting (1234). PIN RESET TODEFAULT PIN will be displayed.e. RETURN: Press OK when RETURN is displayed and the system will exit back to the satellite radio menu. Sound Adjustments Press SOUND repeatedly to cycle through the following features: BASS: Press SEEK to adjust the level of bass. TREBLE: Press SEEK to adjust the level of treble. BALANCE: Press SEEK to adjust the audio between the left (L) and right (R) speakers.FADE: Press SEEK to adjust the audio between the back (B) and front (F) speakers. SPEED COMPENSATED VOLUME: With this feature on, radio volume automatically gets louder with increasing vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.Entertainment Systems 49 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
The default setting is off. Use SEEK to adjust between SPEED OFF and levels 1–7: Increasing the level from 1 (lowest setting) to 7 (highest setting) allows the radio volume to automatically change slightly with vehicle speed tocompensate for road and wind noise. Recommended level is 1–3; SPEED OFF turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting. Extra Features AUX: Press repeatedly to cycle through LINE IN (auxiliary audio mode), and SYNC/H23041 (if equipped). For location and further information on auxiliary audio mode, refer to Auxiliary input jack later in this chapter. If your vehicle is equipped with SYNC /H23041, please refer to supplemental information on SYNC/H23041. OK: Your vehicle may be equipped with special phone and mediafeatures which will require you toconfirm commands by pressing OK.For further information, refer tosupplemental information onSYNC/H23041. (Phone): If your vehicle is equipped with SYNC /H23041, press to access SYNC PHONE features. For further information, please refer tosupplemental information on SYNC/H23041. If your vehicle is not equipped with SYNC /H23041, the display may read NO PHONE. Audio system–Navigation system based (if equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with the navigation system, it will have an integrated navigation/audio system. See the Navigation system supplement for operating instructions on using this audio system. Auxiliary input jack (Line in — if equipped) WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of anyhandheld device while driving and that you comply with all applicablelaws.Entertainment Systems 50 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
The Auxiliary Input Jack provides a way to connect your portable musicplayer to the in-vehicle audiosystem. This allows the audio from aportable music player to be playedthrough the vehicle speakers with high fidelity. To achieve optimal performance, please observe thefollowing instructions when attaching your portable music device to theaudio system.If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system, refer to Auxiliary input jack section in the Audio features chapter of your Navigation system supplement. Required equipment: 1. Any portable music player designed to be used with headphones2. An audio extension cable with stereo male 1/8 in. (3.5 mm) connectors at each end To play your portable music player using the auxiliary input jack:1. Begin with the vehicle parked and the radio turned off.2. Ensure that the battery in your portable music player is new or fully charged and that the device is turned off. 3. Attach one end of the audio extension cable to the headphone output of your player and the other end of the audio extension cable to the AIJin your vehicle. 4. Turn the radio on, using either a tuned FM station or a CD loaded into the system. Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level. 5. Turn the portable music player on and adjust the volume to 1/2 the volume. 6. Press AUX on the vehicle radio repeatedly until LINE, LINE IN or SYNC LINE IN appears in the display.You should hear audio from your portable music player although it maybe low. 7. Adjust the sound on your portable music player until it reaches the level of the FM station or CD by switching back and forth between theAUX and FM or CD controls. Troubleshooting:1. Do not connect the audio input jack to a line level output. Line level outputs are intended for connection to a home stereo and are notcompatible with the AIJ. The AIJ will only work correctly with devicesthat have a headphone output with a volume control.Entertainment Systems 51 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
2. Do not set the portable music player’s volume level higher than is necessary to match the volume of the CD or FM radio in your audiosystem as this will cause distortion and will reduce sound quality. Manyportable music players have different output levels, so not all playersshould be set at the same levels. Some players will sound best at fullvolume and others will need to be set at a lower volume. 3. If the music sounds distorted at lower listening levels, turn the portable music player volume down. If the problems persists, replace orrecharge the batteries in the portable music player. 4. The portable music player must be controlled in the same manner when it is used with headphones as the AIJ does not provide control(play, pause, etc.) over the attached portable music player. 5. For safety reasons, connecting or adjusting the settings on your portable music player should not be attempted while the vehicle ismoving. Also, the portable music player should be stored in a securelocation, such as the center console or the glove box, when the vehicle isin motion. The audio extension cable must be long enough to allow theportable music player to be safely stored while the vehicle is in motion. USB port (if equipped) WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of anyhandheld device while driving and that you comply with all applicablelaws. Your vehicle may be equipped with aUSB port located on the instrumentpanel. This feature allows you toplug in media playing devices,memory sticks, and also to chargedevices if they support this feature.For further information on this feature, refer to Accessing and using your USB port in the SYNC/H23041 supplement or Navigation System supplement.Entertainment Systems 52 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION Radio frequencies:AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and TelecommunicationsCommission (CRTC). Those frequencies are: AM: 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHzFM: 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHzRadio reception factors:There are three factors that can affect radio reception:•Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the weaker the signal and the weaker the reception. •Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception. •Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency is displayed. CD/CD player care Do:•Handle discs by their edges only. (Never touch the playing surface). •Inspect discs before playing. •Clean only with an approved CD cleaner. •Wipe discs from the center out. Don’t: •Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods of time. •Clean using a circular motion. Entertainment Systems 53 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technicalincompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compactdiscs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Do not use any irregular shaped CDs or discs with a scratchprotection film attached. CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not beinserted into the CD player asthe label may peel and cause theCD to become jammed. It isrecommended that homemadeCDs be identified withpermanent felt tip marker ratherthan adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Pleasecontact your authorized dealer for further information. Audio system warranty and serviceRefer to the Warranty Guide/Customer Information Guide for audio system warranty information. If service is necessary, see your dealer or qualified technician. MP3 track and folder structureYour MP3 system recognizes MP3 individual tracks and folder structure as follows: •There are two different modes for MP3 disc playback: MP3 track mode (system default) and MP3 folder mode. For more information on track and folder mode, refer to Sample MP3 structure in the following section. •MP3 track mode allows the CD to play all tracks in all folders. •MP3 folder mode limits the playable tracks to the current folder. •Creating discs with only one level of folders will help with navigation through the disc files. Entertainment Systems 54 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
Sample MP3 structure If you are burning your own MP3 discs, it is important to understandhow the system will read thestructures you create. While variousfiles may be present, (files withextensions other than mp3), onlyfiles with the .mp3 extension will beplayed. Other files will be ignoredby the system. This enables you touse the same MP3 disc for a varietyof tasks on your work computer,home computer and your in vehiclesystem. In track mode, the system will display and play the structure as if it were only one level deep (all .mp3 files will be played, regardless of being in aspecific folder). In folder mode, the system will only play the .mp3 filesin the current folder. Satellite radio information (if equipped) Satellite radio channels: SIRIUS/H23041 broadcasts a variety of music, news, sports, weather, traffic and entertainment satellite radio channels. For more information and a complete list of SIRIUS /H23041satellite radio channels, visit www.sirius.com in the United States, www.sirius-canada.ca inCanada, or call SIRIUS /H23041at 1–888–539–7474. Satellite radio reception factors: To receive the satellite signal, your vehicle has been equipped with a satellite radio antenna located on theroof of your vehicle. The vehicle roof provides the best location for anunobstructed, open view of the sky, a requirement of a satellite radiosystem. Like AM/FM, there are several factors that can affect satelliteradio reception performance: •Antenna obstructions: For optimal reception performance, keep the antenna clear of snow and ice build-up and keep luggage and other material as far away from the antenna as possible.1 1 2.mp3 2 .mp3 3 .mp3 3 4 .mp3 6 4 .mp3 7 .mp3 .doc .ppt .xls5 .mp3 Entertainment Systems 55 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
•Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception. •Station overload: When you pass a ground based broadcast repeating tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and result in anaudio mute. Unlike AM/FM audible static, you will hear an audio mute when there isa satellite radio signal interference. Your radio display may display NOSIGNAL to indicate the interference. SIRIUS/H23041 satellite radio service: SIRIUS/H23041 satellite radio is a subscription based satellite radio service that broadcasts music, sports, news and entertainment programming. A service fee is required in orderto receive SIRIUS /H23041service. Vehicles that are equipped with a factory installed SIRIUS /H23041satellite radio system include hardware and a limited subscription term, which begins on the date of sale or lease of thevehicle. For information on extended subscription terms, the online media player and other SIRIUS /H23041features, please contact SIRIUS /H23041at 1–888–539–7474. Note: SIRIUS/H23041 reserves the unrestricted right to change, rearrange, add or delete programming including canceling, moving or adding particularchannels, and its prices, at any time, with or without notice to you. FordMotor Company shall not be responsible for any such programmingchanges. Satellite radio electronic serial number (ESN): This 12–digit Satellite Serial Number is needed to activate, modify or track your satellite radio account. You will need this number when communicatingwith SIRIUS/H23041. While in satellite radio mode, you can view this number onthe radio display by pressing the AUX and preset 1 controlssimultaneously.Entertainment Systems 56 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
Radio Display Condition Action Required ACQUIRING Radio requires more than two seconds to produce audio for the selected channel.No action required. This message should disappear shortly. SAT FAULT Internal module or system failure present.If this message does not clear within a short period of time, or with an ignition key cycle, your receiver may have a fault. See your authorized dealer for service. INVALID CHNL Channel no longer available.This previously available channel is no longer available. Tune to another channel. If the channel was one of your presets, you may choose another channel for that preset button. UNSUBSCRIBED Subscription not available for this channel.Contact SIRIUS /H23041at 1–888–539–7474 to subscribe to the channel or tune to another channel. NO TEXT Artist information not available.Artist information not available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. NO TEXT Song title information not available.Song title information not available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly.Entertainment Systems 57 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
Radio Display Condition Action Required NO TEXT Category information not available.Category information not available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. NO SIGNAL Loss of signal from the SIRIUS/H23041 satellite or SIRIUS/H23041 tower to the vehicle antenna.You are in a location that is blocking the SIRIUS/H23041 signal (i.e., tunnel, under an overpass, dense foliage, etc). The system is working properly. When you move into an open area, the signal should return. UPDATING Update of channel programming in progress.No action required. The process may take up to three minutes. CALL SIRIUS/H23041 1–888–539–7474Satellite service has been deactivated by SIRIUS/H23041 satellite radio.Call SIRIUS/H23041 at 1–888–539–7474 to re-activate or resolve subscription issues. NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a navigation system. Refer to the Navigation System supplement for further information. SYNC/H23006 (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with SYNC /H23041, a hands-free communications and entertainment system with special phone and media features. Formore information, please refer to the SYNC/H23041 supplement or to the SYNC/H23041 section in the Navigation System supplement (if equipped).Entertainment Systems 58 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
SINGLE ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL 1. Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and de-mister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to reducewindow fogging. Press this button again to return to the previous air flowselection. 2. A. RRear defroster (if equipped): Press to activate/deactivate the rear window defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information. If your vehicle is equipped with both rear defroster and heated mirrors, the same button will activate both. 2. B. Heated mirrors (if equipped): Press to activate/deactivate. This feature will remove ice and snow from the side view mirrors.3. Multifunction control: Press repeatedly to toggle through the settings to choose:• :Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, de-mister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. • :Distributes air through the instrument panel vents. • :Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, floor vents, rear seat floor vents and de-mister vents. • :Distributes air through the floor vents and rear seat floor vents.Climate Controls 59 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
4.A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. A/C engages automatically in MAX A/C, (defrost) and (floor/defrost). 5. Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in the vehicle. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesiredodors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air engagesautomatically when MAX A/C is selected or can be engaged manually in any airflow mode except (defrost). When the ignition switch is turned off and back on, the climate system will return to the recirculated air mode only if the A/C button LED is illuminated and the air distribution selection is either (panel) or (panel/floor). 6.MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduceundesirable odors from entering the vehicle. Press the MAX A/C buttonagain for normal A/C operation. 7.Temperature control: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle. 8. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.9. Power: Press to activate/deactivate the climate control system. When the system is off, outside air is prevented from entering the vehicle. Operating tips •To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather, select (defrost) or (floor/defrost). Temperature and/or fan speed can also be increased to improve clearing. •To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the system off or with recirculated air engaged. •Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. •Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. •To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been “aired out.”Climate Controls 60 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
If you are driving during extreme high ambient temperatures and idling for extended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run the A/Cin the MAX A/C position, adjust the blower fan speed to the lowestsetting and put the vehicle’s transmission into the P (Park) position tocontinue to receive cool air from your A/C system. For maximum cooling performance (MAX A/C):MAX A/C mode:•Move the temperature control to the coolest setting. •Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain comfort. (Panel) and (panel/floor) modes: •Move the temperature control to the coolest setting. •Select A/C and (recirculated air). Use recirculated air with A/C to provide colder airflow. •Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain comfort. To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select (panel/floor). 2. Select A/C. 3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located in the middle of the instrument panel.Climate Controls 61 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED) Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius, refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. 1. +Fan speed control: Press to increase the fan speed. 2. Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and de-mister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to reducewindow fogging. Press this button again to return to the previous air flowselection. 3. Manual override control: Allows you to manually select where airflow is directed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO. When choosing to control airflow manually, press repeatedly to togglethrough the settings to choose: • :Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, de-mister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. • :Distributes air through the instrument panel vents. • :Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, floor vents, rear seat floor vents and de-mister vents. • :Distributes air through the floor vents and rear seat floor vents.Climate Controls 62 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
4.A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. A/C engages automatically in MAX A/C, (defrost) and (floor/defrost). 5.AUTO: Press to engage automatic temperature control. Select the desired temperature using the temperature control. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on or off, andoutside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach thedesired temperature. 6.MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduceundesirable odors from entering the vehicle. Press the MAX A/C buttonagain for normal A/C operation. 7.PASS TEMP: Press to activate separate passenger temperature control and turn the dial to increase/decrease the airflow temperature for the passenger in the front of the vehicle. 8. Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in the vehicle. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesiredodors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air engagesautomatically when MAX A/C is selected or can be engaged manually in any airflow mode except (defrost). When the ignition switch is turned off and back on, the climate system will return to the recirculated air mode only if the A/C button LED is illuminated and the air distribution selection is either (panel) or (panel/floor). 9. Passenger heated seat control: Press to control the passenger heated seat. Refer to Heated seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. 10. Driver heated seat control: Press to control the driver heated seat. Refer to Heated seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information.11. Power/Driver temperature: Press to activate/deactivate the climate control system. When the system is off, outside air is prevented from entering the vehicle. Turn to increase/decrease the air temperatureon the driver side of the vehicle. The control also adjusts the passengerside temperature when PASS TEMP is disengaged. The recommendedinitial setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C), then adjust forcomfort. The driver side temperature setting will appear in the upper leftcorner of the display.Climate Controls 63 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
12. –Front fan speed control: Press to decrease the fan speed. 13. A.RRear defroster (if equipped): Press to activate/deactivate the rear window defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information. If your vehicle is equipped with both rear defroster and heated mirrors, the same button will activate both. 13. B. Heated mirrors (if equipped): Press to activate/deactivate. This feature will remove ice and snow from the side view mirrors. DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH HEATED AND COOLED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED) Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius, refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. 1. +Fan speed control: Press to increase the fan speed. 2. Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and de-mister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to reducewindow fogging. Press this button again to return to the previous air flowselection. 3. Manual override control: Allows you to manually select where airflow is directed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO. When choosing to control airflow manually, press repeatedly to togglethrough the settings to choose:Climate Controls 64 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
• :Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, de-mister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. • :Distributes air through the instrument panel vents. • :Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, floor vents, rear seat floor vents and de-mister vents. • :Distributes air through the floor vents and rear seat floor vents. 4.A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. A/C engages automatically in MAX A/C, (defrost) and (floor/defrost). 5.AUTO: Press to engage automatic temperature control. Select the desired temperature using the temperature control. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on or off, andoutside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach thedesired temperature. 6.MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduceundesirable odors from entering the vehicle. Press the MAX A/C buttonagain for normal A/C operation. 7. Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in the vehicle. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesiredodors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air engagesautomatically when MAX A/C is selected or can be engaged manually in any airflow mode except (defrost). When the ignition switch is turned off and back on, the climate system will return to the recirculated air mode only if the A/C button LED is illuminated and the air distribution selection is either (panel) or (panel/floor). 8. Passenger heated seat: Press to control the passenger heated seat. Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information.Climate Controls 65 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
9.PASS TEMP: Press to engage/disengage separate passenger side temperature control. Turn to increase/decrease the air temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle. The recommended initial setting isbetween 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C), then adjust for comfort. Thepassenger side temperature setting will appear in the upper right cornerof the display. 10. Passenger cooled seat: Press to control the passenger cooled seat. Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. 11. Driver heated seat: Press to control the driver heated seat. Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information.12. Driver cooled seat: Press to control the driver cooled seat. Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information.13. Power/Driver temperature: Press to activate/deactivate the climate control system. When the system is off, outside air is prevented from entering the vehicle. Turn to increase/decrease the air temperatureon the driver side of the vehicle. The control also adjusts the passengerside temperature when PASS TEMP is disengaged. The recommendedinitial setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C), then adjust forcomfort. The driver side temperature setting will appear in the upper leftcorner of the display. 14. –Fan speed control: Press to decrease the fan speed. 15. A.RRear defroster (if equipped): Press to activate/deactivate the rear window defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information. If your vehicle is equipped with both rear defroster and heated mirrors, the same button will activate both. 15. B. Heated mirrors (if equipped): Press to activate/deactivate. This feature will remove ice and snow from the side view mirrors.Climate Controls 66 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH HEATED AND COOLED SEATS (NAVIGATION BASED–IFEQUIPPED) Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius, refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. 1.CLIMATE: Press to control the climate control system through the touch display screen. See Touchscreen functions later in this section. 2. RRear defroster (if equipped): Press to activate/deactivate the rear window defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information. If your vehicle is equipped with both rear defroster and heated mirrors, the same button will activate both. Heated mirrors (if equipped): Press to activate/deactivate. This feature will remove ice and snow from the side view mirrors. 3.A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. A/C engages automatically in MAX A/C, (defrost) and (floor/defrost).Climate Controls 67 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
4.Passenger temperature: Press to activate separate passenger temperature control to increase/decrease the air temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle. 5. Passenger heated seat (if equipped): Press to control the passenger heated seat. Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. 6. Passenger cooled seat (if equipped): Press to control the passenger cooled seat. Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. 7. Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in the vehicle. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed to cool down the interior of the vehicle when used with A/C and may alsohelp reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle.Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX A/C is selected or can be engaged manually in any airflow mode except (defrost). Recirculation may turn off automatically in all airflow selections except MAX A/C. 8. – +Fan speed control: Press to decrease/increase the fan speed. 9.AUTO: Press to engage full automatic operation. Select the desired temperature using the temperature control. The system willautomatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on or off, andoutside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach thedesired temperature. 10.Driver temperature: Press to increase/decrease the air temperature for the driver side of the vehicle. This control also adjusts the passenger side temperature when dual zone operation is disengaged. 11. Driver cooled seat (if equipped): Press to control the driver cooled seat. Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. 12. Driver heated seat (if equipped): Press to control the driver heated seat. Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. 13. Power: Press to activate/deactivate the climate control system. When the system is off, outside air is prevented from entering the vehicle. The climate status in the touchscreen will also be turned off. 14. Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and de-mister vents. Can be used to clear the windshieldClimate Controls 68 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
of fog and thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. Press this button again to return to the previousair flow selection. TOUCHSCREEN FUNCTIONS Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius, refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Temperature: Press the up and down arrows on the left side of the screen to increase/decrease the airflow temperature for the driver side of the vehicle. This control also adjusts the passenger side temperaturewhen dual zone operation is disengaged. Press the up and down arrowson the right side of the screen to increase/decrease the airflowtemperature for the passenger side of the vehicle. • :Distributes air through the instrument panel vents. • :Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, floor vents, rear seat floor vents and de-mister vents. • :Distributes air through the floor vents, rear seat floor vents. • :Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, de-mister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO on the main bezel. Fan Speed: Press to decrease/increase the fan speed. Dual: Press to activate/deactivate separate driver and passenger temperature controls. Max A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduceundesirable odors from entering the vehicle. Press MAX A/C again fornormal operation.Climate Controls 69 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
VOICE COMMANDS IN CLIMATE MODE Please refer to the Voice commands in climate mode section of the Navigation supplement for more information on using voice commands with the climate control system. Operating tips •To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather, select (defrost). Temperature and/or fan speed can also be increased to improve clearing. •To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the system off or with (recirculated air) engaged. •Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. •Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. •To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been “aired out.” •If you are driving during extreme high ambient temperatures and idling for extended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run the A/C in the MAX A/C mode, adjust the blower fan speed to thelowest setting and put the vehicle’s transmission in P (Park) tocontinue to receive cool air from your A/C system. For maximum cooling performance MAX A/C in AUTO: 1. Press AUTO control.2. Set to desired temperature.For maximum cooling performance MAX A/C in manual override control 1. Choose (panel), A/C, and MAX A/C controls. 2. Set the temperature to 60°F (16°C). 3. Set the fan to the highest blower setting.To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select . 2. Select A/C. 3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.Climate Controls 70 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located in the middle of the instrument panel. REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (IF EQUIPPED)R The rear defroster control is located on the climate control panel and works to defrost your rear window from fog and thin ice. If equipped, italso operates the heated mirror to remove snow and thin ice from theside mirrors. Ensure that the ignition on. Press to turn the defroster on/off. The indicator light will illuminate when activated. For vehicles with a slidingrear window– the defroster will be disabled when the window is opened. Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of therear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines andwill not be covered by your warranty.Climate Controls 71 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control clockwise to the first position to turn on the parking lamps. Rotate clockwise to the second position to also turn on the headlamps. Autolamp control (if equipped) The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on-off control ofthe exterior lights normallycontrolled by the headlamp control. The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for a predeterminedamount of time after the ignitionswitch is turned to off. Using themessage center, you can select adelay from 0–180 seconds. •To turn autolamps on, rotate the control to . •To turn autolamps off, rotate the control to . Fog lamp control (if equipped) The headlamp control also operates the fog lamps. The fog lamps can beturned on only when the headlamp c o n t r o li si nt h e , or position and the high beams are not turned on. Pull headlamp control towards you to turn fog lamps on. The fog lamp indicator light will illuminate.Lights 72 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
High beams Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activate. Pullthe lever toward you to deactivate. Flash-to-pass Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate. Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.In order for the DRLs to function:•the ignition must be in the on position and •the headlamp control is in the , parking lamp or autolamp position. WARNING: Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activateyour headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.OFFLights 73 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel when exteriorlights are on. •Rotate the thumbwheel from left to right to brighten the instrument panel. •Rotate the thumbwheel from right to left to dim the instrumentpanel. •Rotate fully to the right (past detent) to turn on interior lamps. •Rotate to the left position (past detent) to turn off the interior lamps and to disable the illuminated entry feature. When the control is in thefar left position, it acts as a dome lamp defeat/override. Note: If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is installed, the dimmer switch requires re-calibration. Rotate the dimmerswitch from the full dim position to the full dome/on position to reset.This will ensure that your displays are visible under all lightingconditions. AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant. If your vehicle has been in an accident, the alignment of your headlampsshould be checked by your authorized dealer. Vertical aim adjustment 1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface, approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away. •(1) 8 feet (2.4 meters) •(2) Center height of lamp to ground •(3) 25 feet (7.6 meters) •(4) Horizontal reference line 2. Measure the height from the center of your headlamp (indicatedby a 3.0 mm circle on the lens) tothe ground and mark an 8 foot(2.4 meter) horizontal reference lineon the vertical wall or screen at this height (a piece of masking tapeworks well).Lights 74 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open the hood. Cover one of the headlamps so no light hits the wall. 4. On the wall or screen you will observe a light pattern with adistinct horizontal edge towards theright. If this edge is not at thehorizontal reference line, the beam will need to be adjusted so the edgeis at the same height as the horizontal reference line. 5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each headlamp, then use a P2Philips screwdriver to turn theadjuster either counterclockwise (toadjust down) or clockwise (to adjustup) aligning the upper edge of thelight pattern up to the horizontalline. 6. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLEAND IS NON-ADJUSTABLE. 7. Repeat Steps 3–5 for the other headlamp.8. Close the hood and turn off the lamps. TURN SIGNAL CONTROL •Push down to activate the left turn signal. •Push up to activate the right turn signal. Push and hold up or down to the first detent to signal a lane change.Lights 75 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
INTERIOR LAMPS Front row map lamps (if equipped) To turn on the map lamps, press the outer edge of the clear lens. Thefront row map lamp lights when: •any door is opened. •the instrument panel dimmer switch is rotated until the courtesy lamps come on. •the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is off. Rear dome lamp (if equipped) •ON or D: The dome light will stay on. •DOOR or middle position: The dome light will only come on if a door is opened. •OFF or : The lamp will not come on at all. The rear dome lamp can be turned on or off by sliding the control. Rear dome/courtesy lamps (if equipped) The dome lamp lights when:•any door is opened. •the instrument panel dimmer switch is rotated up until the courtesy lamps come on. •any of the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition isoff. The reading portion, the two outer lights, can only be turned on and offat the lamp.Lights 76 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
Rear courtesy/reading/cargo lamps (if equipped) The rear lamps can be turned on when the panel dimmer control isrotated until the lamps come on orwhen any door is opened. The lamps can be turned on or off by sliding the control. •When the control is in the middle position, the lamp will come on when a door is opened or the unlock button is pressed on the remote keyless entry. •If the control is moved to the left position, the lamp will stay on. •If the control is moved to the right position, the lamp will not come on at all. Ambient lighting (if equipped) Illuminates footwells and cupholders with a choice of several colors. Theambient lighting control is locatedon the floor console. To activate,press and release the left side of thecontrol to cycle through the colorchoices plus the off state. Press theright side of the control to adjust color intensity. The lights come on whenever the ignition is in either the on or accessory position and the headlamps or parking lamps are on. Note: The ambient lights will stay on until the ignition is placed in the off position and either of the front doors are opened or the accessory delay timer expires.Lights 77 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
BULB REPLACEMENT Lamp assembly condensation Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure. Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist airenters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility thatcondensation can occur when the temperature is cold. When normalcondensation occurs, a thin film of mist can form on the interior of thelens. The thin mist eventually clears and exits through the vents duringnormal operation. Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours under dryweather conditions. Examples of acceptable condensation are:•Presence of thin mist (no streaks, drip marks or droplets) •Fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens Examples of unacceptable moisture (usually caused by a lamp water leak) are: •Water puddle inside the lamp •Large water droplets, drip marks or streaks present on the interior of the lens Take your vehicle to a dealer for service if any of the above conditions of unacceptable moisture are present. Using the right bulbs Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an“E” for Europe to ensure lamp performance, light brightness and patternand safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assemblyor void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burntime.Lights 78 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
Function Number of bulbsTrade number Headlamps 2 H13/9008 Front park/turn lamps 2 3157NA (natural amber) Front sidemarker 2 168 Fog lamps 2 9140 Backup lamp (styleside) 2 921 Backup lamp (Harley) 2 921 Rear stop/turn/sidemarker/tail lamp (styleside)4 3057K High-mount brakelamp 1 912 Cargo lamp 2 912 License plate lamp 2 194 Exterior mounted mirror turnsignal indicator (if equipped)2 See your dealer Puddle lamp (if equipped) 2 See your dealer All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted. To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently. Replacing headlamp bulbs 1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the off position and open the hood. 2. Remove the pushpin that holds the air deflector/protective coverfrom the upper inboard corner ofthe lamp.Lights 79 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
3. Loosen the three retaining bolts (two at top of lamp, one at lowerinboard corner). 4. Once the three retaining bolts have been removed, slide the headlamp assembly forward, disconnecting the two snap attachments at the fender. 5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pulling rearward. 6. Remove the bulb and socket by turning it counterclockwise, thenpull it straight out. WARNING: Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause thebulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated. Install the new bulb in reverse order. Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs 1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the off position and open the hood.Lights 80 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
2. Remove the pushpin that holds the air deflector/protective coverfrom the upper inboard corner ofthe lamp. 3. Loosen the three retaining bolts (two at top of lamp, one at lowerinboard corner). 4. Once the three retaining bolts have been removed, slide theheadlamp assembly forward,disconnecting the two snap attachments at the fender. 5. Remove the bulb and socket by turning it counterclockwise, thenpull it straight out. 6. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order. Replacing tail/brake/turn signal/backup lamp bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the off position. 2. Open the tailgate to expose the lamp assembly and remove the twobolts from the tail lamp assembly.Lights 81 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
3. Carefully pull the lamp assembly straight rearward from the tailgatepillar to disengage two hiddensnap-in retainers. (Flare side taillamps are not equipped with snap-inretainers.) 4. Remove bulb socket from the lamp assembly by turning itcounterclockwise. 5. Pull bulb straight out of socket and press in the new bulb. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order. Replacing high-mount brake and cargo lamp bulbs Make sure the headlamp control is in the off position. 1. Remove the two screws and move the lamp assembly away from thevehicle to expose the bulb sockets. 2. Remove the bulb socket by rotating counterclockwise and pulling it out of the lamp assembly. 3. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb.Install the new bulbs in reverse order. Replacing fog lamp bulbs (if equipped) 1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the off position. 2. Remove the bulb socket from the fog lamp by turningcounterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the fog lamp bulb. Install the new bulb in reverse order. Replacing exterior mounted mirror turn signal indicator lamp bulbs For bulb replacement, see your authorized dealer.Lights 82 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs The license plate bulbs are located behind the rear bumper. To changethe license plate lamp bulbs: 1. Reach behind the rear bumper to locate the bulb. 2. Twist the bulb socket counterclockwise and carefully pullto remove it from the lampassembly. 3. Pull out the old bulb from the socket and push in the new bulb. 4. Install the bulb socket in lamp assembly by turning it clockwise.Lights 83 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you to increase the speed of the wipers;rotate towards you to decrease thespeed of the wipers. Rain sensing wipers (if equipped): The rain sensing wipers will automatically activate when moisture is present on the windshield and the multi-function switch is set to one of five auto/interval moisturesensitivity settings. Rotate the end of the control toward the windshieldto increase the sensitivity. The speed of the rain sensitive wipers willvary based on the amount of moisture detected on the windshield andthe auto/interval setting. There are no interval (intermittent wipe)settings on vehicles with rain sensing wipers. The wipers will continue towipe as long as the presence of moisture is detected on the windshield.More or less wiping may occur depending on humidity, mist or light rain,or road spray. Keep the outside of the windshield clean, especially the area around the rear view mirror where the sensor is located or rain sensor performancemay be affected. Note: During winter driving conditions with ice, snow or a salty road mist, inconsistent or unexpected wiping or smearing may occur. In these conditions, you can lower the sensitivity to reduce the amount ofsmearing or override the feature by selecting low- or high-speed wipingor turning the wiper system off. Note: The rain sensing wiper feature must be turned off before entering a car wash.Driver Controls 84 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
Windshield washer: Press the end of the stalk: •briefly: causes a single swipe of the wipers without washer fluid. •a quick press and hold: the wipers will swipe three times with washer fluid. •a long press and hold: the wipers and washer fluid will be activatedfor up to ten seconds. Courtesy wipe feature: One extra wipe will occur a few seconds after washing the front window to clear any excess washer fluid remaining onthe windshield. Note: Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty. This may cause the washer pump to overheat. Check the washer fluid level frequently. Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry.This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades and cause the wipermotor to burn out. Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield,always use the windshield washer. In freezing weather, be sure the wiperblades are not frozen to the windshield before operating the wipers. TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Pull and hold the steering wheel release control toward you. 2. Move the steering up or down until you find the desired location. 3. Release the steering wheel release control. This will lock thesteering wheel in position. WARNING: Never adjust the steering column when the vehicle is moving.Driver Controls 85 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
POWER TILT STEERING (IF EQUIPPED) The steering column can be adjusted manually by moving thetwo-way rocker adjustment controllocated below the turn signal/wipercontrol stalk. Hold the control toadjust. The tilt function is adjusted by depressing the control up or down. Easy entry/exit feature When you remove the key from the ignition, the column will move to the full up position if this feature is activated through the message center.Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. When the key is inserted into the ignition, the column will return to the previoussetting. Note: The easy entry/exit feature will prevent the steering wheel from returning to the memory position until the key is inserted into the ignition. Memory featureThe steering column positions are saved when doing a memory set function and can be recalled along with the vehicle personality featureswhen a memory position is selected through the remote entrytransmitter, keyless entry keypad or memory switch on the side of thedriver’s seat (if equipped with memory feature). Refer to Seating in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. If the steering column adjustment control is pressed during memoryrecall it will cancel the automatic operation and the column will respondto manual adjustment of the control. WARNING: Never adjust the steering column when the vehicle is moving.Driver Controls 86 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
On vehicles with memory feature, to prevent damage to the steering column, the steering column is designed to set a stopping position justshort of the end of the column position. If the steering columnencounters an object while moving up or down, a new stopping positionwill be set. To reset the steering column to its normal stopping position: •After encountering the new stopping position, press the steering column control again to override. •Continue pressing the control until it reaches the end of the column position. •A new soft stop will be automatically set. The next time the steering column is tilted it will stop just short of the end of the column position. ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamp. Slide-on-rod feature The visor will slide back and forth on the rod for increased sunlightcoverage. Rotate the visor towardsthe side window and extend itrearward for additional sunlightcoverage. Note: To stow the visor back into the headliner, visor must be retracted before moving it backtowards the windshield.Driver Controls 87 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The center console offers several useful storage features. These include: 1. Cupholders2. Tissue holder in lid3. Power point4. Large utility compartment has coin holder slots and a cardholderlocated inside on the passenger sideand a pen holder on the lid. WARNING: Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you in a collision. ELECTRONIC COMPASS (IF EQUIPPED) The compass heading is displayed in the Center Integrated Display (CID). The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magneticor metallic objects placed in, on or near the vehicle may also affectcompass accuracy. Usually, when something affects the compass readings, the compass will correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normalconditions. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manualcalibration may be necessary. Refer to Compass calibration adjustment. Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is fourdegrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as thevehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate thiserror. Refer to Compass zone adjustment.Driver Controls 88 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
Compass zone adjustment 1. Determine which magnetic zone you are in for your geographiclocation by referring to the zonemap. 2. Turn ignition to the on position. 3. Press and hold the 7 and 9 radio preset buttons together forapproximately five seconds untilZONE XX appears in the CID. 4. Press and release the 7 and 9 radio preset buttons together,repeatedly until ZONE XX changesto the correct zone (1–15) in theCID. 5. The direction will display after the buttons are released. The zoneis now updated. Compass calibration adjustment Perform compass calibration in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines. For optimum calibration, turn off all electricalaccessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure allvehicle doors are shut. 1. Start the vehicle. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 910 1112131415Driver Controls 89 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
2. To calibrate, press and hold the 7 and 9 radio preset buttons togetherfor approximately 10 seconds untilCAL appears. Release the buttons. 3. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle (less than 3 mph [5 km/h])until the CAL display changes to thedirection value (N, S, E, W, etc.). Itmay take up to five circles tocomplete calibration. 4. The compass is now calibrated. AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12V DC) Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object in the power outlet as this will damage theoutlet and blow the fuse. Do not hang any type of accessory oraccessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the poweroutlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty. Auxiliary power points can be found in the following locations: •On the instrument panel •Inside the center console storage area (if equipped) •On the rear of the center console (if equipped) accessible from the rear seat Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used.Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element (if equipped). To prevent the fuse from being blown, do not use the power point(s) over the vehicle capacity of 12V DC/180W. If the power point or cigarlighter socket is not working, a fuse may have blown. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter for information on checking and replacing fuses. To have full capacity usage of your power point, the engine is required to be running to avoid unintentional discharge of the battery. To preventthe battery from being discharged: •do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is not running,Driver Controls 90 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
•do not leave battery chargers, video game adapters, computers and other devices plugged in overnight or when the vehicle is parked for extended periods. Cupholder/Ashtray (if equipped) The cupholder/ashtray is located on the instrument panel. To open cupholder/ashtray, push in on the door and release. The doorwill spring out 1/4+ inches. Thenpull cupholder/ashtray assembly outthe remaining distance to utilize. Toclose, push assembly in completelyand release. Ashtray (if equipped) The ashtray is located on the instrument panel. To open ashtray, push in on the door and release. The ashtrayassembly will tip out. To close, pushassembly in completely and release. Up-level ashtray shown; base similar. POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children play with the power windows. They may seriously injure themselves. WARNING: When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of the window openings.Driver Controls 91 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
Press and pull the window switches to open and close windows. •Press down (to the first detent) and hold the switch to open. •Pull up (to the first detent) and hold the switch to close. Rear Window Buffeting: When one or both of the rear windows are open, the vehicle may demonstrate a wind throb or buffeting noise. This noise can be alleviated by lowering a front window approximately 2–3 in.(5–8 cm). One-touch down Allows the driver’s window to open fully without holding the controldown. Press the switch completelydown to the second detent andrelease quickly. The window willopen fully. Momentarily press theswitch to any position to stop thewindow operation. Window lock The window lock feature allows only the driver to operate the powerwindows. To lock out all the window controls (except for the driver’s) press theright side of the control. Press theleft side to restore the windowcontrols. Note: The rear window switches will not illuminate when the window control is in the locked position.Driver Controls 92 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
Power sliding back window (if equipped) The control is located on the overhead console. Press and hold the control to open the window all the way to the full open position. Pull and hold the control to close the window. WARNING: When operating the power sliding back window you must ensure all rear seat occupants and/or cargo are not in the proximity of the back window. WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children play with the power sliding back window. They may seriously injure themselves. Accessory delay (if equipped) With accessory delay, the window switches may be used for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the off position or untilany door is opened. INTERIOR MIRROR The interior rear view mirror has two pivot points on the support arm which lets you adjust the mirror up or down and from side to side. WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion. Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with an interior rear view mirror that has an auto-dimming function (optional on the driver’s side exterior mirror).The electronic day/night mirror will change from the normal (highreflective) state to the non-glare (darkened) state when bright lights(glare) reach the interior mirror. When the interior mirror detects brightlight from behind the vehicle, the interior rear view mirror and thedriver’s side exterior mirror (if equipped) will automatically adjust(darken) to minimize glare.Driver Controls 93 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
The mirrors will automatically return to the normal state whenever the vehicle is placed in R (Reverse) to ensure a bright clear view whenbacking up. Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the interior rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirrorperformance. Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products. Note: If equipped with a rearview camera system, a video image will display in the mirror or the Navigation system display (if equipped) when the vehicle is put in R (Reverse). As you shift into any other gearfrom R (Reverse), the image will remain for a few seconds and then turnoff. Refer to Rearview camera system in the Driving chapter. EXTERIOR MIRRORS Power side view mirrors (if equipped) WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion. To adjust your mirrors: 1. Rotate the control clockwise to adjust the right mirror and rotatethe control counterclockwise toadjust the left mirror. 2. Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror. 3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place.Memory feature (if equipped)The power side view mirror positions are saved when doing a memory set function and can be recalled along with the vehicle personalityfeatures when a memory position is selected through the remote entry transmitter, keyless entry keypad or memory switch on the driver’s seat.Refer to Memory seats and mirrors in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Automatic dimming feature (if equipped) The driver’s side view mirror has an auto-dimming function. For more information, refer to Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror in this chapter.Driver Controls 94 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
Fold-away mirrors Fold the side mirrors in carefully before driving through a narrowspace, like an automatic car wash. Powerfold mirrors (if equipped)With powerfold mirrors, you can fold the side mirrors using the powermirror switch. 1. Rotate the switch to the center/neutral position. 2. Momentarily pull the switch rearward to auto fold in. 3. Momentarily pull the switch rearward again to fold back to design position. The powerfold mirrors may be moved inward/outward manually. However, if a mirror is moved manually, it will need to be reset. A mirrorwhich has not been reset may appear to be loose. To reset: with theswitch in the center position, momentarily pull the switch rearward tofold the mirrors in. An audible /H11033click/H11033 will be heard indicating re-synchronization. If the click is not heard, use the switch to fold themirrors out, then in, until the click is heard. After that, the mirrors willoperate normally until they are again moved manually. Note: 10 or more switch activations within one minute, or repeated folding/unfolding of the mirrors while holding the switch rearward during full travel, may cause the system to disable the fold/unfold function toprotect motors from overheating. Should this occur, wait approximately three minutes with the vehicle running and up to 10 minutes with thevehicle off, for the system to reset and for function to return to normal. Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) Heated mirrors remove ice, mist and fog. To activate the heated mirrors, press the rear defrost button R located on the climate control panel. Refer to Rear window defroster in theClimate Controls chapter for more information.Driver Controls 95 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
On vehicles not equipped with rear defrost, press the heated mirror control located on the climate control panel. For more information refer to the Climate Controls chapter. Note: If your vehicle is equipped with the Auto dimming feature, the mirror glass is thicker and will take longer to defrost. Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place. These actionscould cause damage to the glass and mirrors. Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products. Exterior mounted mirror turn signal indicator (if equipped) When the vehicle turn signal is activated, the lower portion of themirror housing will blink. This feature provides an indicator to the driver that the vehicle turnsignal is working properly. Telescoping trailer tow mirrors (if equipped) The telescoping feature allows the mirror to extend approximately3.5 inches (90 mm). This feature isespecially useful to the driver whentowing a trailer. Pull the mirrorsinward carefully when drivingthrough a narrow space.Driver Controls 96 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is in the P (Park) position. Press and hold the rocker control to adjust accelerator and brake pedal. •Press the right side of the control to adjust the pedals toward you. •Press the left side of the control to adjust the pedals away from you. WARNING: Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on the pedals while the vehicle is moving. POWER DEPLOYABLE RUNNING BOARDS (IF EQUIPPED) Deployable running boards (DRB) automatically move when the doors are opened to assist entering and exiting the vehicle. Automatic power deploy:•The running boards will extend down and out when the doors are opened. Automatic power stow: •The running boards will return to the stowed position when the doors are closed. There will be atwo second delay before therunning boards move in to thestowed position. Manual power deploy: To manually operate the running boards, refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. •This feature can manually set the running boards in the deployed (OUT) position for access to the roof. •When running boards are manually set in the deployed position, the boards will return to the stowed position and enter automatic mode when the vehicle speed exceeds 5 mph (8 km/h).Driver Controls 97 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
Enable/disable: To enable/disable the power running board feature, refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. •When this feature is disabled (OFF), the running boards will move to the stowed position regardless of the position of the doors. •When this feature is enabled (AUTO), the running boards will move back to the correct positions based off of the door positions. Bounce-back:•If an object is in the way of the moving running board, the running board will automatically bounce back in the reverse direction and move to the end of travel. Note: The running boards may operate slower in cooler temperatures. In adverse conditions, debris such as mud, dirt, and salt may becometrapped in the running board mechanism, possibly leading to unwantednoise. If this occurs, manually set the running boards to the deployedposition and flush the system (in particular the front and rear hingearms) with a high-pressure car wash wand. Note: Do not use the running boards, front and rear hinge assemblies, running board motors, or the running board under body mounts to lift the vehicle when jacking. Please utilize proper jacking points. Refer toChanging the tires in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. WARNING: In extreme climates, excessive ice buildup may occur, causing the running boards not to deploy. Be sure that the running boards have deployed, and have finished moving beforeattempting to step on them. Note: The running boards will resumenormal function once the blockage is cleared. WARNING: Turn off the running boards before jacking or placing any object under the vehicle. Never place your hand between the extended running board and the vehicle. A movingrunning board may cause injury.Driver Controls 98 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) With speed control set, you can maintain a set speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. WARNING: Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved. Setting speed control The controls for using your speed control are located on the steeringwheel for your convenience. 1. Press the ON control and release it. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed. 3. Press the SET + or SET - control and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. 5. The indicator light on the instrument cluster will turn on. Note: •Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill. •If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed. •If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. Disengaging speed controlTo disengage the speed control: •Depress the brake pedal.Driver Controls 99 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \
Disengaging the speed control will not erase previous set speed. Resuming a set speed Press the RESUME control and release it. This will automaticallyreturn the vehicle to the previouslyset speed. Increasing speed while using speed control There are two ways to set a higher speed: •Press and hold the SET + control until you get to the desired speed, then release the control.You can also use the SET +control to operate the Tap-Upfunction. Press and release thiscontrol to increase the vehicle setspeed in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). •Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed. When the vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET + control. Reducing speed while using speed control There are two ways to reduce a set speed: •Press and hold the SET - control until you get to the desired speed, then release the control.You can also use the SET -control to operate the Tap-Downfunction. Press and release thiscontrol to decrease the vehicleset speed in small amounts by1 mph (1.6 km/h).Driver Controls 100 2010 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) , Q I R U PD W L R Q  3 U R Y L G H G  E \