instrument cluster FORD F-150 2018 Owners Manual

Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................81
Power Running Boards
Using Power Running Boards ...................
82
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column .........................................................
84
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column .........................................................
84
Audio Control .................................................
85
Voice Control ..................................................
86
Cruise Control ................................................
86
Information Display Control ......................
87
Heated Steering Wheel ...............................
87
Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals ...................................
88
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers .......................................
89
Autowipers ......................................................
89
Windshield Washers ....................................
90
Lighting
General Information ......................................
91
Lighting Control ..............................................
91
Autolamps .......................................................
92
Instrument Lighting Dimmer ....................
92
Daytime Running Lamps ............................
93
Automatic High Beam Control .................
93
Front Fog Lamps ...........................................
94
Direction Indicators ......................................
95
Spot Lamps .....................................................
95
Interior Lamps ................................................
96
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows ............................................
98Exterior Mirrors
...............................................
99
Interior Mirror .................................................
102
Sliding Windows ..........................................
103
Sun Visors ......................................................
103
Moonroof ........................................................
103
Instrument Cluster
Gauges ............................................................
105
Warning Lamps and Indicators ..............
108
Audible Warnings and Indicators ............
112
Information Displays
General Information ....................................
113
Information Messages ...............................
125
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control ............................
143
Automatic Climate Control .....................
144
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate ........................................................................\
.
146
Heated Windshield .....................................
149
Heated Rear Window .................................
149
Heated Exterior Mirrors .............................
149
Cabin Air Filter ..............................................
149
Remote Start ................................................
149
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position ..................
151
Head Restraints .............................................
151
Manual Seats ................................................
153
Power Seats ..................................................
154
Memory Function .........................................
157
Rear Seats ......................................................
158
Heated Seats ................................................
158
Ventilated Seats ..........................................
160
Front Seat Armrest .....................................
160
Rear Seat Armrest ........................................
161
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Engine Oil Dipstick - Gasoline
...............350
Engine Oil Dipstick - Diesel ......................
351
Engine Oil Check - Gasoline ....................
351
Engine Oil Check - Diesel .........................
352
Oil Change Indicator Reset .....................
353
Engine Coolant Check ..............................
354
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
358
Transfer Case Fluid Check ......................
358
Brake Fluid Check .......................................
359
Power Steering Fluid Check ...................
359
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
359
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap ......
360
Fuel Filter - Diesel ......................................
360
Fuel Filter - Gasoline .................................
360
Changing the 12V Battery .......................
360
Checking the Wiper Blades .....................
362
Changing the Wiper Blades ....................
363
Adjusting the Headlamps .......................
363
Changing a Bulb .........................................
364
Bulb Specification Chart .........................
368
Changing the Engine Air Filter - Gasoline ........................................................................\
370
Changing the Engine Air Filter - Diesel ........................................................................\
370
Vehicle Care
General Information ...................................
373
Cleaning Products ......................................
373
Cleaning the Exterior ..................................
373
Waxing ............................................................
375
Cleaning the Engine ...................................
375
Cleaning the Exhaust ................................
375
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
376
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
376
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens .......................
377
Cleaning Leather Seats ............................
378
Repairing Minor Paint Damage ..............
379Cleaning the Wheels
.................................
379
Vehicle Storage ............................................
379
Body Styling Kits ..........................................
381
Wheels and Tires
General Information ..................................
382
Tire Care .........................................................
384
Using Snow Chains ...................................
398
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .........
399
Changing a Road Wheel ..........................
405
Technical Specifications ...........................
413
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
.
415
Engine Specifications - 3.0L V6, Diesel ........................................................................\
.
415
Engine Specifications - 3.3L Duratec - V6 ..................................................................
416
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ........................................................................\
.
416
Engine Specifications - 5.0L Modular - V8 ..................................................................
417
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L EcoBoost™ ......
418
Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L V6, Diesel ........
418
Motorcraft Parts - 3.3L Duratec - V6 ........................................................................\
.
419
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™ .....
420
Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L Modular - V8 ........................................................................\
420
Vehicle Identification Number ................
421
Vehicle Certification Label ......................
422
Transmission Code Designation ...........
423
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™ ...............................................
424
Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L V6, Diesel ..........................................................
428
Capacities and Specifications - 3.3L Duratec - V6 .............................................
432
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ...............................................
437
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INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
Wiper lever. See Windshield
Wipers (page 89).
A
Information display controls. See
General Information
(page
113).
B
Instrument cluster.
See Warning
Lamps and Indicators (page
108).
C
Audio controls. See
Audio
Control (page 85).
D
Audio system. See
Audio
System (page 448).
E
Hill descent control. See
Using
Hill Descent Control (page 231).
F Information and entertainment
display.
G
360 degree parking aid camera
button. See
360 Degree
Camera (page 241).
H
Climate controls. See
Climate
Control (page 143).
I
Auxiliary power point. See
Auxiliary Power Points
(page
166).
J
Integrated trailer brake
controller. See
Essential
Towing Checks (page 304).
K
Four-wheel drive control. See
Using Four-Wheel Drive (page
213
).
L
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If you think that the state of the passenger
airbag status indicator lamp is incorrect,
check for the following:
•
Objects lodged underneath the seat.
• Objects between the seat cushion and
the center console.
• Objects hanging off the seat backrest.
• Objects stowed in the seat backrest
map pocket.
• Objects placed on the occupant's lap.
• Cargo interference with the seat
• Other passengers pushing or pulling on
the seat.
• Rear passenger feet and knees resting
or pushing on the seat.
The conditions listed above may cause the
weight of a properly seated occupant to
be incorrectly interpreted by the front
passenger sensing system. The person in
the front passenger seat may appear
heavier or lighter due to the conditions
described in the previous list. Make sure the front passenger
sensing system is operating
properly. See Crash Sensors
and Airbag Indicator (page 54).
If the airbag readiness light is lit, do the
following:
The driver and adult passengers should
check for objects lodged underneath the
front passenger seat or cargo interfering
with the seat.
If objects are lodged or cargo is interfering
with the seat, please take the following
steps to remove the obstruction:
• Pull your vehicle over.
• Switch your vehicle off.
• Driver or adult passengers should
check for any objects lodged
underneath the front passenger seat
or cargo interfering with the seat. •
Remove the obstruction(s) (if found).
• Restart your vehicle.
• Wait at least two minutes and verify
that the airbag readiness light in the
instrument cluster is no longer
illuminated.
• If the airbag readiness light in the
instrument cluster remains illuminated,
this may or may not be a problem due
to the front passenger sensing system.
Do not attempt to repair or service the
system. Take your vehicle immediately to
an authorized dealer.
If it is necessary to modify an advanced
front airbag system to accommodate a
person with disabilities, contact your
Customer Relationship Center.
SIDE AIRBAGS WARNING:
Do not place objects
or mount equipment on or near the
airbag cover, on the side of the seatbacks
(of the front seats), or in front seat areas
that may come into contact with a
deploying airbag. Failure to follow these
instructions may increase the risk of
personal injury in the event of a crash. WARNING:
Do not use accessory
seat covers. The use of accessory seat
covers may prevent the deployment of
the side airbags and increase the risk of
injury in an accident. WARNING:
Do not lean your head
on the door. The side airbag could injure
you as it deploys from the side of the
seatback.
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CRASH SENSORS AND
AIRBAG INDICATOR
WARNING: Modifying or adding
equipment to the front end of your
vehicle (including hood, bumper system,
frame, front end body structure, tow
hooks and hood pins) may affect the
performance of the airbag system,
increasing the risk of injury. Do not
modify or add equipment to the front
end of your vehicle.
Your vehicle has a collection of crash and
occupant sensors that provide information
to the restraints control module which
deploys (activates) the front seatbelt
pretensioners, optional rear inflatable
seatbelts, driver airbag, passenger airbag,
seat mounted side airbags, and the Safety
Canopy®. Based on the type of crash, the
restraints control module will deploy the
appropriate safety devices.
The restraints control module also
monitors the readiness of the above safety
devices plus the crash and occupant
sensors. The readiness of the safety
system is indicated by a warning indicator
light in the instrument cluster or by a
backup tone if the warning light is not
working. See
Instrument Cluster (page
105). Routine maintenance of the airbag is
not required.
A difficulty with the system is indicated by
one or more of the following: The readiness light will not
illuminate immediately after you
switch the ignition on. •
The readiness light either flashes or
stays lit.
• A series of five beeps will be heard. The
tone pattern repeats periodically until
the problem, the light or both are
repaired.
If any of these things happen, even
intermittently, have the supplemental
restraint system serviced at an authorized
dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the
system may not function properly in the
event of a crash.
The fact that the seatbelt pretensioners
or front airbags did not activate for both
front seat occupants in a crash does not
mean that something is wrong with the
system. Rather, it means the restraints
control module determined the accident
conditions (crash severity, belt usage)
were not appropriate to activate these
safety devices.
• The design of the front airbags is to
activate only in frontal and near-frontal
crashes (not rollovers, side impacts or
rear impacts unless the crash causes
sufficient frontal deceleration).
• The design of the seatbelt
pretensioners and rear inflatable
seatbelts is to activate in frontal,
near-frontal and side crashes, and in
rollovers.
• The design of the side airbags is to
inflate in certain side impact crashes.
Side airbags may activate in other
types of crashes if the vehicle
experiences sufficient sideways motion
or deformation.
• The design of the Safety Canopy is to
inflate in certain side impact crashes
or rollover events. The Safety Canopy
may activate in other types of crashes
if the vehicle experiences sufficient
sideways motion or deformation, or a
certain likelihood of rollover.
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GAUGES
Type 1 and 2
Engine oil pressure gauge
A
Engine coolant temperature
gauge
B
Fuel gauge
C
Transmission fluid temperature
or Turbo boost gauge
D Speedometer
E
Information display See
General Information (page
113).
F
Tachometer
G
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Type 3
Engine oil pressure gauge
A
Engine coolant temperature
gauge
B
Fuel gauge
C
Transmission fluid temperature,
Turbo boost or Diesel exhaust
fluid gauge
D
Speedometer
E
Information display See
General Information (page
113).
F
Tachometer
G Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
Indicates engine oil pressure. The needle
should stay in the normal operating range
(between L and H). If the needle falls
below the normal range, stop your vehicle,
turn off the engine and check the engine
oil level. Add oil if needed. If the oil level is
correct, have your vehicle checked by an
authorized dealer.
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Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
WARNING: Do not remove the
coolant reservoir cap when the cooling
system is hot. Wait 10 minutes for the
cooling system to cool down. Cover the
coolant reservoir cap with a thick cloth
to prevent the possibility of scalding and
slowly remove the cap. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury.
Indicates engine coolant temperature. At
normal operating temperature, the level
indicator will be in the normal range. If the
engine coolant temperature exceeds the
normal range, stop your vehicle as soon as
safely possible, switch off the engine and
let the engine cool.
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge indicates about how much
fuel is in the fuel tank.
The arrow adjacent to the fuel pump
symbol indicates on which side of your
vehicle the fuel filler door is located.
Note: The fuel gauge may vary slightly
when your vehicle is moving or on a slope.
Low Fuel Reminder
A low fuel level reminder displays and
sounds when the distance to empty
reaches
75 mi (120 km) to empty for
MyKey, and at 50 mi (80 km), 25 mi
(40 km), 10 mi (20 km) and 0 mi (0 km)
for all vehicle keys.
Note: The low fuel reminder can appear at
different fuel gauge positions depending on
fuel economy conditions. This variation is
normal. Transmission Fluid Temperature
Gauge
(If Equipped)
Indicates transmission fluid temperature.
At normal operating temperature, the level
indicator will be in the normal range. If the
transmission fluid temperature exceeds
the normal range, stop your vehicle as soon
as safely possible and verify the airflow is
not restricted (snow or debris blocking
airflow through the grille).
Also, higher than normal operating
temperature can be caused by special
operation conditions (snowplowing, towing
or off-road use). Refer to Special operating
conditions in the scheduled maintenance
information for instructions.
Operating the transmission for extended
periods with the gauge in the higher than
normal area may cause internal
transmission damage. You need to alter
the severity of your driving conditions to
lower the transmission temperature into
the normal range. If the gauge continues
to show high temperatures, see an
authorized dealer.
Turbo Boost Gauge
(If Equipped)
Indicates the amount of manifold air
pressure in the engine.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Gauge
(If Equipped)
Indicates the current DEF level.
Information Display
Odometer
Located in the bottom of the information
display. Registers the accumulated
distance your vehicle has traveled.
Compass
Displays the vehicle ’s heading direction.
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Trip Computer
See General Information (page 113).
Vehicle Settings and Personalization
See
General Information (page 113).
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and
indicators alert you to a vehicle condition
that may become serious. Some lamps
illuminate when you start your vehicle to
make sure they work. If any lamps remain
on after starting your vehicle, refer to the
respective system warning lamp for further
information.
Note: Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and operate the
same as a warning lamp but do not
illuminate when you start your vehicle.
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator
(If Equipped) It illuminates when you switch
the system on.
It illuminates white when the
system is in standby mode. It illuminates
green when you set the adaptive cruise
speed.
See
Using Cruise Control (page 244).
Anti-Lock Braking System If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. Your vehicle
continues to have normal braking without
the anti-lock brake system function. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible. Automatic Headlamp High Beam
Indicator
(If Equipped) It illuminates when the system
automatically turns the
headlamp high beam on.
See
Automatic High Beam Control
(page 93).
Automatic Regen Control Off
(If
Equipped) It illuminates if you manually
switch off the automatic regen
control.
See Diesel Particulate Filter (page 201).
Auto-Start-Stop Indicator (If Equipped) It illuminates when the engine
has automatically stopped. It
flashes to inform you when the
engine needs to restart. The indicator is
shown with a strikethrough if the system
is not available.
See
Auto-Start-Stop (page 181).
Battery It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on.
If it illuminates when the engine
is running this indicates a malfunction.
Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Blind Spot Monitor
(If Equipped) It illuminates when you switch
the system off.
See
Blind Spot Information
System (page 257).
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Brake System Warning Lamp
WARNING: Driving your vehicle
with the warning lamp on is dangerous.
A significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It may take you
longer to stop your vehicle. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Driving extended distances with the
parking brake engaged can cause brake
failure and the risk of personal injury.
Note: Indicators vary depending on region.
This lamp is a dual function lamp and will
illuminate when:
• You apply the parking brake with the
ignition on.
• Your vehicle has a brake fault or low
brake fluid level, regardless of parking
brake position. If the lamp illuminates while you
are moving, you may have the
parking brake applied. Be sure
that the parking brake is off.
Have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible if the lamp
continues to illuminate.
Check 4X4
(If Equipped) Illuminates with the message
Check 4x4
when a four-wheel
drive fault is present. See Using
Four-Wheel Drive (page 213).
Cruise Control Indicator
(If Equipped) It illuminates when you switch
the system on.
See
Using Cruise Control
(page 244). Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(If Equipped) With the key in the on position,
illuminates when the DEF is
contaminated, low or someone
has tampered with the DEF system. See
Selective Catalytic Reductant System
(page
197).
Direction Indicator Flashes when the left or right
direction indicator or the hazard
warning flasher turns on. An
increase in the rate of flashing warns of a
failed indicator bulb.
Door Ajar Warning Lamp It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on and remains on if
any door or the hood is open.
Electronic Locking Differential
(If
Equipped) Illuminates when using the
electronic locking differential.
Electric Park Brake
(If Equipped) It illuminates or flashes when the
electric parking brake has a
malfunction. See
Electric
Parking Brake (page 224).
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Lamp If it illuminates when your vehicle
is moving, this indicates that the
engine is overheating. Stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and
switch the engine off. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
See
Engine Coolant Check (page 354).
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