engine FORD F-150 2021 Owners Manual

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Autowipers
.....................................................143
Checking the Wiper Blades .....................
144
Replacing the Front Wiper Blades ........
144
Washers ..........................................................
145
Wipers and Washers – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
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145
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lighting Control ...........................
147
Exterior Lighting Control - Police Responder ..................................................
147
Headlamps .....................................................
147
Headlamps – Troubleshooting ..............
148
Autolamps .....................................................
148
Exterior Lamps .............................................
149
Exterior Zone Lighting .................................
151
Automatic High Beam Control ...............
152
Automatic High Beam Control – Troubleshooting .......................................
154
Glare Free Lighting ......................................
155
Glare Free Lighting – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
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157
Adaptive Front Lighting .............................
157
Interior Lighting
Switching All of the Interior Lamps On and Off ........................................................
159
Switching the Front Interior Lamps On and Off ........................................................
159
Switching the Front Interior Lamps On and Off - Police Responder .................
159
Switching the Rear Interior Lamps On and Off ........................................................
160
Switching the Rear Interior Lamps On and Off - Police Responder ................
160
Interior Lamp Function .............................
160
Adjusting the Instrument Panel Lighting Brightness ...................................................
161
Ambient Lighting ..........................................
161
Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting .......
161Windows
Opening and Closing the Windows
......
162
Window Bounce-Back ...............................
162
Locking the Rear Window Controls ......
163
Opening and Closing the Sliding Windows .....................................................
163
Interior Mirror
Interior Mirror Precautions .......................
164
Manually Dimming the Interior Mirror ........................................................................\
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164
Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror .................
164
Exterior Mirrors
Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors .................
165
Folding the Exterior Mirrors - Vehicles With: Manual Folding Mirrors ..............
165
Folding the Exterior Mirrors - Vehicles With: Power Folding Mirrors ................
165
Extending the Exterior Mirrors ................
166
Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror ................
166
Moonroof
Opening and Closing the Sun Shade ........................................................................\
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167
Opening and Closing the Moonroof ......
167
Venting the Moonroof ................................
167
Moonroof Bounce-Back ...........................
168
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Overview - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Screen .............................
169
Instrument Cluster Overview - Vehicles With: 8 Inch Screen ................................
170
Instrument Cluster Overview - Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Screen .............................
171
Tachometer .....................................................
171
Speedometer ..................................................
171
Fuel Gauge .......................................................
171
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ........................................................................\
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172
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Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
.......................172
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge ........................................................................\
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172
Turbo Boost Gauge ......................................
172
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Gauge ......................
172
What Are the Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps .........................................
172
Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps ......
173
What Are the Instrument Cluster Indicators ....................................................
174
Instrument Cluster Indicators .................
174
Instrument Cluster Indicators - Police Responder ..................................................
176
Instrument Cluster Display
Using the Instrument Cluster Display Controls .......................................................
178
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu - Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Screen ..........
178
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu - Raptor, Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Screen
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179
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Screen ...........
179
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu - Vehicles With: 8 Inch Screen ...............
179
Trip Computer - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Screen .........................................................
180
Trip Computer - Vehicles With: 8 Inch Screen/12.3 Inch Screen ......................
180
Customizing the Instrument Cluster Display ........................................................
180
Personalized Settings .................................
181
Hybrid Display Information .......................
181
What Is Brake Coach ...................................
181
What Is the Trip Summary .......................
182
Remote Start
What Is Remote Start ................................
183
Remote Start Precautions .......................
183
Remote Start Limitations .........................
183
Enabling Remote Start ..............................
183Remotely Starting and Stopping the
Vehicle .........................................................
183
Extending the Remote Start Duration ........................................................................\
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184
Remote Start Remote Control Indicators ........................................................................\
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184
Remote Start Settings ..............................
184
Climate Control - Vehicles With: Automatic
Temperature Control
Identifying the Climate Control Unit .....
186
Switching Climate Control On and Off ........................................................................\
186
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off ........................................................................\
186
Switching Air Conditioning On and Off ........................................................................\
186
Switching Defrost On and Off ................
186
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off ........................................................................\
186
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off ........................................................................\
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187
Switching the Heated Wiper Park On and Off .................................................................
187
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off .........................................................
187
Setting the Blower Motor Speed ...........
187
Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off ........................................................................\
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187
Setting the Temperature ...........................
187
Directing the Flow of Air ...........................
188
Auto Mode .....................................................
188
Climate Control Hints ................................
189
Climate Control - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature
Control
Identifying the Climate Control Unit ......
191
Switching Climate Control On and Off ........................................................................\
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191
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off ........................................................................\
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191
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Power Outlet - Vehicles With:
Pickup Bed Power Generator
Outlet
What Is the Power Outlet .........................216
Power Outlet Precautions - Vehicles With: 2kW ...................................................
216
Power Outlet Precautions - Vehicles With: 2.4kW/7.2kW ..................................
217
Locating the Power Outlets .....................
218
Power Outlet Indicators - Vehicles With: 2kW ...............................................................
218
Power Outlet Indicators - Vehicles With: 2.4kW/7.2kW .............................................
219
What Is Utility Idle Mode - Vehicles With: Flip Key ........................................................
219
Switching Utility Idle On and Off - Vehicles With: Flip Key ..........................
219
What Is Generator Mode .........................
220
Switching Generator Mode On and Off ........................................................................\
220
Resetting Ground Fault Detection .......
220
Resetting the Circuit Breaker - Vehicles With: 7.2kW ................................................
221
Power Outlet – Troubleshooting ...........
222
Power Outlet - Vehicles With: 120V Power Outlet
What Is the Power Outlet ........................
225
Power Outlet Precautions .......................
225
Power Outlet Limitations .........................
225
Locating the Power Outlets ....................
225
Power Outlet Indicators ...........................
226
Power Outlet - Vehicles With: 12V Power Outlet
What Is the Power Outlet .........................
227
Power Outlet Precautions ........................
227
Locating the Power Outlets ....................
227Center Console Work Surface
Using the Center Console Work Surface
- Vehicles With: Column Shift ............
228
Using the Center Console Work Surface - Vehicles With: Console Shift ...........
229
Center Console Work Surface – Troubleshooting ......................................
230
Wireless Accessory Charger
What Is the Wireless Accessory Charger ........................................................................\
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231
Wireless Accessory Charger Precautions ........................................................................\
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231
Locating the Wireless Accessory Charger ........................................................................\
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231
Charging a Wireless Device ......................
231
Storage
Cup Holders ..................................................
232
Glove Compartment ..................................
232
Under Seat Storage ....................................
233
Glasses Holder .............................................
235
Starting and Stopping the Engine
Starting and Stopping the Engine – Precautions ...............................................
236
Ignition Switch .............................................
236
Push Button Ignition Switch ...................
237
Starting the Engine .....................................
237
Engine Block Heater ..................................
240
Stopping the Engine ...................................
241
Police Engine Idle - Police Responder ........................................................................\
242
Automatic Engine Stop - Vehicles With: Keyless Entry and Push Button Start
........................................................................\
243
Accessing the Passive Key Backup Position ......................................................
244
Starting and Stopping the Engine – Troubleshooting ......................................
244
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Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Information
What is a Hybrid Electric Vehicle ..........249
How Does a Hybrid Electric Vehicle Work ........................................................................\
249
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Driving Characteristics ........................................
249
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Indicators .........
249
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information – Troubleshooting .....................................
250
Eco Idle ...........................................................
250
Eco Idle – Troubleshooting ......................
251
Auto-Start-Stop
What Is Auto-Start-Stop .........................
252
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions ................
252
Switching Auto-Start-Stop On and Off ........................................................................\
252
Stopping the Engine ..................................
252
Restarting the Engine ................................
252
Auto-Start-Stop Indicators .....................
252
Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
253
Fuel and Refueling
Fuel and Refueling Precautions ............
255
Fuel Quality ...................................................
256
Locating the Fuel Filler Funnel ..............
260
Running Out of Fuel ..................................
260
Refueling .........................................................
261
Fuel Tank Capacity - Excluding: Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ..........................
266
Fuel Tank Capacity - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ...........................................
267
Fuel and Refueling – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
267
Diesel Particulate Filter
What Is the Diesel Particulate Filter .....
268
How Does the Diesel Particulate Filter Work ............................................................
268 Diesel Particulate Filter Precautions
........................................................................\
268
Diesel Particulate Filter Requirements ........................................................................\
269
Diesel Particulate Filter Manual Regeneration ............................................
269
Diesel Particulate Filter – Troubleshooting .......................................
271
Selective Catalytic Reduction System - Diesel
What Is the Selective Catalytic Reduction System ..................................
273
How Does the Selective Catalytic Reduction System Work .......................
273
Selective Catalytic Reduction System Precautions ...............................................
273
Selective Catalytic Reduction System Requirements ...........................................
274
Selective Catalytic Reduction System Guidelines ..................................................
274
Filling the Selective Catalytic Reduction System Tank .............................................
275
Checking the Selective Catalytic Reduction System Status ....................
277
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Capacity and Specification .............................................
277
Selective Catalytic Reduction System – Troubleshooting .......................................
277
Catalytic Converter
What Is the Catalytic Converter ............
279
Catalytic Converter Precautions ...........
279
Catalytic Converter – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
279
High Voltage Battery - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
What Is the High Voltage Battery .........
280
High Voltage Battery Precautions ........
280
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Crash and Breakdown
Information
Roadside Assistance .................................483
High Voltage Battery Vehicle Precautions - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ........
484
Switching the Hazard Flashers On and Off ................................................................
485
Jump Starting the Vehicle .......................
485
Post-Crash Alert System .........................
487
Automatic Crash Shutoff ........................
487
Recovery Towing ........................................
488
Transporting the Vehicle .........................
489
Towing Your Vehicle
Towing Your Vehicle Precautions ........
490
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 4x4 ..............................................................
490
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 4x2 ........................................................................\
492
Emergency Towing ....................................
492
Towing Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
492
Fuses
Fuse Precautions ........................................
493
Under Hood Fuse Box ...............................
493
Body Control Module Fuse Box ............
499
Identifying Fuse Types ..............................
502
Fuses – Troubleshooting .........................
502
Maintenance
Maintenance Precautions .......................
503
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
503
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™ .......................................................................
504
Under Hood Overview - 3.0L Diesel .....
505
Under Hood Overview - 3.3L .................
506
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ........................................................................\
507
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) .........................
508Under Hood Overview - 5.0L
.................
509
Engine Oil .......................................................
510
Checking the Coolant .................................
511
Engine Air Filter .............................................
515
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - Diesel ...........................................................
518
Changing the Fuel Filter - Diesel ...........
519
Changing the Fuel Filter - Gasoline ......
519
Changing the 12V Battery .........................
519
Adjusting the Headlamps .........................
521
Exterior Bulbs ...............................................
522
Interior Bulbs .................................................
531
Drive Belt Routing - 2.7L EcoBoost™, Vehicles With: Dual Generators .........
531
Drive Belt Routing - 2.7L EcoBoost™, Vehicles With: Single Generator ........
531
Drive Belt Routing - 3.0L Diesel ..............
531
Drive Belt Routing - 3.3L ...........................
532
Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L Ecoboost™, Vehicles With: Dual Generators ........
532
Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L Ecoboost™, Vehicles With: Single Generator .......
532
Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ..........................................
532
Drive Belt Routing - 5.0L, Vehicles With: Single Generator .....................................
533
Drive Belt Routing - 5.0L, Vehicles With: Dual Generators ......................................
533
Vehicle Care
Cleaning Products ......................................
534
Cleaning the Exterior .................................
535
Cleaning the Interior ...................................
537
Repairing Minor Paint Damage .............
539
Waxing Your Vehicle ..................................
539
Storing Your Vehicle
Preparing Your Vehicle for Storage ......
540
Removing Your Vehicle From Storage ........................................................................\
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541
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Wheel and Tire Information
Locating the Tire label
..............................542
Department of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................................
542
Information on the Tire Sidewall ..........
543
Glossary of Tire Terminology .................
548
Tire Replacement Requirements .........
549
Using Snow Chains .....................................
551
Using Bead-Lock Wheels - Raptor ......
553
Tire Care
Checking the Tire Pressures ...................
555
Inflating the Tires ........................................
555
Inspecting the Tire for Wear ...................
556
Inspecting the Tire for Damage ............
556
Inspecting the Wheel Valve Stems ......
557
Tire Rotation .................................................
557
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
What Is the Tire Pressure Monitoring System .......................................................
559
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Overview ....................................................
559
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Precautions ..............................................
560
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Limitations ...............................................
560
Viewing the Tire Pressures .......................
561
Resetting Tire Pressure Monitoring System ........................................................
561
Tire Pressure Monitoring System – Troubleshooting .....................................
564
Changing a Road Wheel
Changing a Flat Tire ..................................
566
Wheel Nuts ....................................................
572Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™
........................................................................\
574
Engine Specifications - 3.0L Diesel ......
575
Engine Specifications - 3.3L ...................
576
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ........................................................................\
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577
Engine Specifications - 3.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ..........................
578
Engine Specifications - 5.0L ...................
579
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L EcoBoost™ .....
580
Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L Diesel ................
581
Motorcraft Parts - 3.3L .............................
582
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™ .....
583
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™, Raptor ........................................................
584
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) ..........................................
585
Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L ............................
586
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 2.7L EcoBoost™ ......................................
587
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 3.0L Diesel ................................................
588
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 3.3L ..............................................................
590
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 3.5L Ecoboost™ .....................................
592
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 3.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
.......................................................................
594
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 5.0L .............................................................
596
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 2.7L EcoBoost™ .......
598
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 3.0L Diesel .................
599
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 3.3L ...............................
599
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ......
600
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 3.5L, Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (HEV) ...........................................
601
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SVT
The Ford Special Vehicle Team (SVT) was
established in 1991 to polish the Ford Oval
by creating low-volume, factory-produced
vehicles designed for those select few
whose idea of driving is a high-powered,
passionate experience – not just a means
of getting from point A to point B.
In a move to support this spirited
enthusiasm, Ford Motor Company carefully
integrated the wide array of talent in the
company into a small, cross-functional
group of engineers and product planners,
housed together under one roof with a
common mission: to create vehicles
specifically designed to meet the unique
needs and desires of the knowledgeable
driving enthusiast.
More than 400,000 SVT and Ford
Performance vehicles were produced since
the 1993 model year. These include the
SVT Mustang Cobra and the Cobra R, the
SVT F-150 Lightning, the SVT Contour, the
SVT Focus, Ford GT, Shelby GT350, Shelby
GT500, GT500KR and the F-150 SVT
Raptor.
TEAM RS
Team RS traces its roots back nearly 60
years from the Lotus Ford Cortina and Twin
Cam Escorts of the mid 1960’
s, through
the first RS branded Escorts of the 1970’ s
to the founding of Special Vehicle
Engineering (SVE) in 1980. Through the
1980s and 90s, SVE delivered a breadth
of vehicles from exciting XR and RS
branded road going performance cars
through homologation specials such as
the iconic Sierra Cosworth RS500. The first
ST (Sport Technology) vehicle appeared
in 1996 as the ST24 Mondeo. The first
collaboration between Ford ’s European
and North American performance teams
appeared in 2002 as the ST170 in Europe and SVT Focus in North America. In 2003,
Team RS replaced SVE in Europe as
performance car and motorsport personnel
were brought together as one team. Team
RS subsequently created the 2004 Fiesta
ST, 2005 Focus ST and 2009 Focus RS.
FORD PERFORMANCE
Welcome to the Ford Performance family!
SVT and Team RS officially began working
together as one team in 2009. In 2015,
these two teams, along with Ford Racing,
were formally combined establishing Ford
Performance as a single team responsible
for all performance and racing oriented
products and activities worldwide at Ford
Motor Company. Your Ford Performance
vehicle represents the best of what Ford
Performance has to offer from around the
globe. Your vehicle has been designed and
developed with the four hallmarks of Ford
Performance in mind: Performance,
Substance, Exclusivity and Value. We are
proud and passionate about what we do,
and we are glad you have made us your
choice.
Included in the purchase price of your Ford
Performance vehicle is a one day class at
the Ford Performance racing school. For
additional information, refer to
www.fordperformanceracingschool.com.
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SYMBOLS USED ON YOUR
VEHICLE
These are some of the symbols you may
see on your vehicle.
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricant
type
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum
based
Brake system
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Electric Parking brake
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Flammable
Airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
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SERVICE DATA
Service data recorders in your vehicle are
capable of collecting and storing
diagnostic information about your vehicle.
This potentially includes information about
the performance or status of various
systems and modules in the vehicle, such
as engine, throttle, steering or brake
systems. In order to properly diagnose and
service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company
(Ford of Canada in Canada), and service
and repair facilities may access or share
among them vehicle diagnostic
information received through a direct
connection to your vehicle when
diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.
Additionally, Ford Motor Company (Ford
of Canada, in Canada) may, where
permitted by law, use vehicle diagnostic
information for vehicle improvement or
with other information we may have about
you, for example, your contact information,
to offer you products or services that may
interest you. Data may be provided to our
service providers such as part suppliers
that may help diagnose malfunctions, and
who are similarly obligated to protect data.
We retain this data only as long as
necessary to perform these functions or to
comply with law. We may provide
information where required in response to
official requests to law enforcement or
other government authorities or third
parties acting with lawful authority or court
order, and such information may be used
in legal proceedings. For U.S. only (if
equipped), if you choose to use connected
apps and services, you consent that certain
diagnostic information may also be
accessed electronically by Ford Motor
Company and Ford authorized service
facilities, and that the diagnostic
information may be used to provide
services to you, personalizing your
experience, troubleshoot, and to improve
products and services and offer you
products and services that may interest
you, where permitted by law. For Canada
only, for more information, please review
the Ford of Canada privacy policy at
www.ford.ca, including our U.S. data
storage and use of service providers in
other jurisdictions who may be subject to
legal requirements in Canada, the United
States and other countries applicable to
them, for example, lawful requirements to
disclose personal information to
governmental authorities in those
countries.
EVENT DATA
This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder. The main purpose of an event
data recorder is to record, in certain crash
or near crash-like situations, such as an
airbag deployment or hitting a road
obstacle; this data will assist in
understanding how a vehicle
’s systems
performed. The event data recorder is
designed to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The event data recorder in this vehicle is
designed 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.
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
• 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.
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