ECU FORD F150 2009 12.G User Guide

Bed divider:This panel will keep small items up to 400 lb (180 kg) in
position in the pickup box. Also includes T-slots to allow attachment of
industry-standard roof rack accessories.
•To remove bed divider, lift handle on each side and lift end support
shroud off of the cleat.
•To install bed divider, align cleats directly across from each other on
the lower rail. Then place divider end support onto the cleats and
press down on each side until the latch handle cycles up then press
the handle down to secure (pull up on the divider to ensure they are
securely attached).
•To install accessories into T-slots, remove bed divider, then find the
slip joint end, indicated with an arrow embossed on the support. Using
a T25 Torx driver, remove two Torx head bolts and slide end support
off of the aluminum extrusion. Insert accessory into desired T-slot and
install end support. When tightening Torx head bolts, hand tightening
with a Torx driver is sufficient, DO NOT over torque by using a
ratchet.
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•To remove the bin from the rail, open lid and pull up on both levers
located on the outboard edge (next to the pickup box top rail) until
the handles are all the way up (approximately 90 degrees). Once both
handles are raised, the lid may be closed.Note:Windows in the lid
will allow the handles to stick up above the lid (with the lid closed).
After closing the lid, simply lift up and inboard away from the pickup
box side to release bin from rail.
•To install, reverse the above instructions.
Note:Remove the bins during severe off road driving to avoid damage to
the cargo bins and pickup box.
WARNING:If any levers are visible above the lid of the bin, the
bin is not securely attached to the rail, and may become
detached from the vehicle if driven in that configuration.
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KEYS
The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacement
keys are available from your dealer.
You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in case
you require it in an emergency.
Refer to theSecuriLock™ passive anti-theft systemsection in this
chapter for more information.
POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)
Press control to unlock all doors.
Press control to lock all doors.
Smart unlocking feature
The smart unlocking feature helps prevent you from locking yourself out
of your vehicle.
With the key in any ignition position:
•The driver’s door will automatically unlock if it is locked by the
driver’s power lock control while the driver’s door is open.
The vehicle may still be locked with the key in the ignition, and
performing one of the following actions:
•Pressing the manual lock button on the door.
•Operating the remote entry transmitter.
•Operating the keyless entry keypad.
•Operating the driver’s door with a key will only lock the driver’s door.
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Autolock
The autolock feature is available on vehicles with power locking. This
feature will lock all the doors when:
•all the doors are closed,
•the ignition is in the on position,
•you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion, (for manual
transmission the park brake should not be engaged) and
•the vehicle attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h).
The autolock feature repeats when:
•any door is opened then closed while the ignition is in the on position
and the vehicle speed is 9 mph (15 km/h) or lower and
•the vehicle attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h).
Deactivating/activating autolock
Your vehicle comes with the autolock feature enabled. There are four
methods to enable/disable this feature:
•Through your authorized dealer, or
•Performing the power door lock control procedure,
•Performing the keyless entry keypad (if equipped) procedure, or
•Performing the message center (if equipped) procedure.
Before following the activation or deactivation procedures, make sure
that the anti-theft system is not armed, ignition is in the off position, and
all vehicle doors are closed.
Power door unlock/lock 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 30 seconds.Note: Alldoors must be closed and remain closed
throughout the configuration process.
1. Turn the ignition to the on
position.
2. Press the power door unlock
control three times.
3. Turn the ignition from the on to
the off position.
4. Press the power door unlock
control three times.
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5. Turn the ignition back to the on position. The horn will chirp.
6. Press the unlock control, then press the lock control. The horn will
chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice (one short and one long
chirp) if autolock was activated.
7. Turn the ignition to the off position. The horn will chirp once to
confirm the procedure is complete.
Keyless entry keypad procedure
1. Turn the ignition to the off position.
2. Close all doors
3. Enter 5–digit entry code
4. Press and hold the 3•4. While holding the 3•4pressthe7•8.
5. Release the 7•8.
6. Release the 3•4.
The user should receive ahorn chirpto indicate the system has been
disabled or a chirp followed by a honk to indicate the system has been
enabled.
Message center procedure
For information regarding the activation and deactivation of the
autolocks feature using the message center, refer toMessage centerin
theDriver Controlschapter.
Autounlock feature
The autounlock feature will unlock all the doors when:
•the ignition is in the on position, all the doors are closed, and the
vehicle has been in motion at a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h);
•the vehicle has then come to a stop and the ignition is turned to the
off or accessory position; and
•the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being
transitioned to the off or accessory position.
Note:The doors will not autounlock if the vehicle has been
electronically locked before the driver door is opened.
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Deactivating/activating autounlock feature
Your vehicle comes with the autounlock features activated; there are four
methods to enable/disable this feature:
•Through your authorized dealer,
•by using a power door unlock/lock sequence,
•using a keypad procedure (if equipped), or
•or by using the instrument cluster message center (if equipped). Refer
toMessage centerin theDriver Controlschapter.
Note:The autounlock feature can be activated/deactivated
independently of the autolock feature.
Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure
Before starting, ensure the ignition is in the off position and all vehicle
doors are closed. You must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds or the
procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be
repeated, wait a minimum of 30 seconds before beginning again.
1. Place the key in the ignition and
turn the ignition to the on position.
2. Press the power door unlock
control three times.
3. Turn the ignition from the on
position to the off position.
4. Press the power door unlock
control three times.
5. Turn the ignition back to the on position. The horn will chirp one time
to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active.
6. To enable/disable the autounlock feature, press the lock control, then
press the unlock control. The horn will chirp once if autounlock was
deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if autounlock was
activated.
7. Turn the ignition to the off position. The horn will chirp once to
confirm the procedure is complete.
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Keyless entry keypad autounlock enable/disable procedure
1. Turn the ignition to the off position.
2. Close all the doors.
3. Enter factory–set 5–digit entry code.
4. Press and hold the 3•4. While holding the 3•4, press and release
the 7•8. While still holding the 3•4, press and release the 7•8a
second time.
5. Release the 3•4.
The user should receive ahorn chirpto indicate the system has been
disabled or a chirp followed by a honk to indicate the system has been
enabled.
Message center procedure
For information on activating/deactivating the autounlock feature using
the vehicle’s message center, refer toMessage centerinformation in the
Driver Controlschapter.
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS (ON VEHICLES WITH REAR DOORS)
•When these locks are set, the
rear doors cannot be opened from
the inside.
•The rear doors can be opened
from the outside when the doors
are unlocked.
The childproof locks are located on
rear edge of each rear door and
must be set separately for each
door. Setting the lock for one door
will not automatically set the lock
for both doors.
•Insert the key and turn to the
lock position (key horizontal) to
engage the childproof locks.
•Insert the key and turn to the
unlock position (key vertical) to
disengage the childproof locks.
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REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The typical operating range for your remote entry transmitter is
approximately 33 feet (10 meters). A decrease in operating range could
be caused by:
•weather conditions,
•nearby radio towers,
•structures around the vehicle, or
•other vehicles parked next to your vehicle.
Your vehicle is equipped with a remote entry system which allows you to:
•unlock the vehicle doors without
a key.
•lock all the vehicle doors without
a key.
•activate the personal alarm.
If there are problems with the
remote entry system, make sure to
takeALL remote entry
transmitterswith you to your
authorized dealer in order to aid in
troubleshooting the problem.
Two step door unlocking
1. Pressand release to unlock the driver’s door.Note:The interior
lamps will illuminate if the control on the overhead lamp isnotset to
theoffposition.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds to unlock the
passenger doors and the rear cargo doors.
The battery saver feature will turn off the interior lamps 10 minutes after
the ignition is turned to the off position.
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One step door unlocking
If the one step door unlocking feature is activated, press
and release
once to unlock the passenger doors and the rear cargo doors.
Note:The interior lamps will illuminate (refer to theIlluminated entry
feature later in this section), if the control on the overhead lamp isnot
set to theoffposition.
Switching from two step to one step door unlocking
Your vehicle comes with two step unlocking enabled. Unlocking can be
switched between two step and one step door unlocking by pressing and
holding both the
andbuttons simultaneously on the remote entry
transmitter for approximately four seconds and release. The turn lamps
will flash twice to indicate that the vehicle has switched to one step
unlocking. Repeat the procedure to switch back to two-step unlocking.
Locking the doors
1. Pressand release to lock all the doors. The turn signal lamps will
flash.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds to confirm that all the
doors are closed and locked.Note:The doors will lock again, the horn
will chirp once, and the turn signal lamps will flash once more.
If any of the doors are not properly closed the horn will make two quick
chirps and the turn signal lamps will not flash.
Car finder
Press
twice within three seconds. The horn will chirp and the turn
lamps will flash. It is recommended that this method be used to locate
your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm.
Sounding a panic alarm
Press
to activate the alarm. Press again or turn the ignition to
accessory or on to deactivate.
Note:The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the off
position.
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Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals/steering column
(if equipped)
The remote entry transmitter allows you to recall the memory seat/power
mirrors/adjustable pedals/steering column (if equipped) feature.
Press
to automatically move the seat, mirrors, adjustable pedals and
steering column (if equipped) to the desired memory position.
Note:The seat will not travel to its final position if the key is not in the
ignition and the easy entry feature is enabled.
Activating the three-button memory switch (if equipped)
To activate this feature:
1. Position the seat, power mirrors, adjustable pedals and steering
column (if equipped) to the desired positions.
2. Press the SET control on the
driver’s seat memory switch.
3. Within five seconds, press the 1
or 2 control on the driver’s seat
memory switch to associate with
Driver 1 or Driver 2 positions.
4. Press the SET control again.
5. Within 5 seconds, press the
orbutton on the associated
remote entry transmitter.
6. Press the 1 or 2 control on the driver’s seat memory switch.
7. Repeat this procedure for another remote transmitter if desired.
Deactivating the three-button memory switch (if equipped)
To deactivate this feature:
1. Press the SET control on the driver’s seat memory switch.
2. Within five seconds, press any control on the remote transmitter
which you would like to deactivate and then press the SET control on
the driver’s seat memory switch.
3. Repeat this procedure for another remote transmitter if desired.
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