interior lights FORD F150 2008 11.G Owners Manual
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MAX A/C:For maximum cooling performance, press, A/C,,
and set the temperature to 60°F and the highest blower setting.
1.
Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster
vents and demister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and
thin ice.
2.
Fan speed control:Press to manually increase or decrease the
fan speed. To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTO.
3. A.
RRear defroster:Press to defrost the rear window. Refer to
Rear window defrosterin this section for more information. If your
vehicle is equipped with both rear defroster and heated mirrors, the
same button will activate both.
3. B.Heated mirrors (if equipped):Press to activate/deactivate. This
feature will remove ice and snow from the side view mirrors.
4.
Passenger heated seat control:Press to heat the passenger
seat. Press once to activate high heat (two indicator lights). Press again
to activate low heat (one indicator light). Press again to deactivate the
passenger heated seat.
5.
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster ducts, demister
outlets, and the front and rear seat floor ducts. The system will
automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging.
6.
:Distributes air through the floor and rear seat floor ducts.
7.
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster ducts, demister
outlets, and the front and rear seat floor ducts.
8.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel and center console
registers (if equipped).
9.
Driver heated seat control:Press to heat the driver seat. Press
once to activate high heat (two indicator lights). Press again to activate
low heat (one indicator light). Press again to deactivate the driver
heated seat.
10.Manual override controls:Allows you to manually select where
airflow is directed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.
11.
Recirculation control:Press to activate/deactivate air
recirculation in cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to
cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired
odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculation can be
engaged manually in any other airflow selection except
(defrost).
Recirculation may turn off automatically.
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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 activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
switches in the vehicle during
headlamp and parking lamp
operation.
Move the control to the full upright
position, past detent, to turn on the
interior lamps.
Move the control to the full down
position, past detent, to prevent the
interior lights from illuminating when the doors are opened.
Note:If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is
installed, the dimmer switch requires re-calibration. Rotate the dimmer
switch from the full dim position to the full Dome/ON position to reset.
This will ensure that your displays are visible under all lighting
conditions.
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 headlamps
should be checked by your authorized dealer.
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TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
•Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
•Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
INTERIOR LAMPS
Map lamps
To turn on the map lamps, press the
control next to each lamp.
Rear map lamp (if equipped)
The rear map lamp lights are
located on the end of the overhead
rail system. The map lamp lights
when any door is not completely
closed, the instrument panel switch
is pushed past the detent and when
any of the remote entry controls are
pressed while the ignition is off.
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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 (high
reflective) state to the non-glare
(darkened) state when bright lights
(glare) reach the interior mirror. When the interior mirror detects bright
light from behind the vehicle, the interior rear view mirror and the
driver’s side exterior mirror (if equipped) will automatically adjust
(darken) to minimize glare.
The mirrors will automatically return to the normal state whenever the
vehicle is placed in R (Reverse) to ensure a bright clear view when
backing up.
Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the interior
rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirror
performance.
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 Reverse Camera System, a video image will
display in the mirror when the vehicle is put in (R) reverse. As you shift
into any other gear from (R) Reverse, the image will remain for a few
seconds and then turn off. Refer toReverse Camera Systemin the
Drivingchapter.
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Power side view mirrors (if equipped)
To adjust your mirrors:
1. Rotate the control clockwise to
adjust the right mirror and rotate
the control counterclockwise to
adjust 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.
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Programming remote transmitters
It is necessary to haveall(maximum of six — original and/or new) of
your remote transmitters available prior to beginning this procedure. If
all remote entry transmitters are not present during the programming
procedure, the transmitters that are not present during programming will
no longer operate the vehicle.
To program the transmitters yourself:
Note:Ensure the brake pedal is not
depressed during this sequence.
•Unlock all doors using the power
door lock/unlock control. Insert a
key and turn the ignition from
the 1 (OFF/LOCK) to the 3 (ON)
position and cycle between 1
(OFF/LOCK) and 3 (ON) eight
times in rapid succession (within
10 seconds) with the eighth turn
ending in the 3 (ON) position. The locks will cycle to confirm that the
programming mode has been entered.
•Within 20 seconds, program a remote transmitter by pressing any
button on a transmitter. The locks will cycle once to confirm that the
remote transmitter has been programmed. (If more than 20 seconds
pass before pressing a remote transmitter button, the programming
mode will exit and the procedure will have to be repeated.)
•Repeat the previous step to program additional remote transmitters.
The locks will cycle once to confirm that each remote transmitter has
been programmed.
•When you have completed programming the remote transmitters, turn
the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position or wait 20 seconds. Again
the doors will lock/unlock to confirm programming has been
completed.
Illuminated entry
The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to
unlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm, or when the factory set
5-digit code or your personal code are correctly entered into the keyless
keypad.
The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if:
•the ignition switch is turned to the 3 (ON) position, or
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3
2
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•the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or
•after 25 seconds of illumination.
The dome lamp control (if equipped) mustnotbe set to the off position
for the illuminated entry system to operate.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
•they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or
•any door is open.
The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the
last door is closed, even if the dimmer control is on.
Perimeter lighting feature (if equipped)
The perimeter lighting feature illuminates the exterior of the vehicle in
order to provide better visibility to the user while he or she approaches
and enters the vehicle.
The perimeter lighting feature activates when:
•the ignition is in the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position,
•the autolamp sensor determines that it is dark, and
•the user activates an unlock feature, using either the remote keyless
transmitter or the keypad.
The perimeter lighting feature will illuminate the headlamps and parking
lamps for 25 seconds, or until:
•the ignition is turned to any position other than the 1 (OFF/LOCK)
position, or
•the user activates a lock feature, using either the remote keyless
transmitter or the keypad.
Enabling/disabling the perimeter lighting feature
Your vehicle comes with the perimeter lighting feature enabled. All
vehicle doors must be closed before beginning the procedure. You must
complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds, or the procedure will have to be
repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, you must wait a
minimum of 30 seconds to begin again.
1. Turn the ignition to the 3 (ON) position, then press the
control
three times.
2. Turn the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position, then press the
control three times.
3. Turn the ignition to the 3 (ON) position; the horn will chirp to
indicate the driver configuration mode has been activated.
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heating and air conditioning
system ...........................82, 85, 87
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................120
Hood ..........................................340
How to get going ........................23
I
Ignition ...............................258, 385
Illuminated visor mirror ...........103
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................196
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................370
Instrument panel
cleaning ...........................333–334
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................93
J
Jack ............................................307
positioning ...............................307
storage .....................................307
Jump-starting your vehicle ......315
K
Keyless entry system ...............153
autolock ...................................145
keypad .....................................153
locking and unlocking doors ..154
programming entry code .......154
Keys ...................................144, 156
positions of the ignition .........258L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................91
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................97
daytime running light ...............92
fog lamps ...................................92
headlamps .................................91
headlamps, flash to pass ..........92
instrument panel, dimming .....93
interior lamps .....................95–96
replacing bulbs .................98, 101
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................95
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........265
Load limits .................................237
Loading instructions .................243
Locks
autolock ...................................145
childproof ................................146
doors ........................................144
Lubricant specifications ...........381
Lug nuts ....................................314
Lumbar support, seats .....159–160
M
Manual transmission .................275
reverse .....................................277
Message center .........................125
english/metric button .............129
system check button ..............129
warning messages ...................130
Mirrors ...............................111–112
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................112
fold away .................................113
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