FORD F150 2009 12.G Quick Reference Guide

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2009 F-150
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Easy FuEl™ ‘no cap’ Fu El systE m
Your vehicle has a ‘no cap’ fuel system which allows
you to simply open the fuel filler door, insert the nozzle
and start fueling. The Easy Fuel™ System is self-sealing
and therefore protected against dust, dirt, water, snow
and ice. If you need to fill your fuel tank with a portable
fuel container, use the fuel funnel which is located
behind the second row driver seat, near the spare tire
tool box. Slowly insert the funnel into the Easy Fuel™
system and fill the tank with fuel from the container.
When done, clean the funnel or properly dispose of it.
Extra funnels can be purchased from your authorized
dealer. Do not use aftermarket funnels as they will
not work with the Easy Fuel™ system and may
cause damage.
Fu El typE / t ank capacity / FlE x FuEl
Your vehicle is equipped with either a 26 gallon
(98.4L) or a 36 gallon (136.2L) fuel tank. You may
have a Flex Fuel Vehicle. Flex Fuel vehicles have a
yellow ring around the top of the fuel filler inlet (tube)
and can use either Regular unleaded fuel, E85 Ethanol
Fuel or any mixture of the two. If you do not have a flex
fuel vehicle, then only use “Regular” unleaded gasoline
with an octane rating of 87. Do not use E85 fuels,
because your vehicle was not designed to run on fuels
with more than 10% ethanol.
tir E pr Essur E
Your tire pressure is properly set at the dealership
according to the recommended specifications found on
the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label
located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door.
Check your tire pressure at least once a month and
before long trips (including the spare). As an added
safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with
a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that
illuminates a low tire pressure warning light
when
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and
can fail suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle
control. Refer to the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter
in your Owner’s Guide for more information. r
oadsid E assistancE
Your new Ford F-150 comes with the assurance and
support of 24-hour emergency roadside assistance.
Roadside assistance includes such services as:
lockout assistance, limited fuel delivery, battery jump
starts, changing a flat tire, towing, and winch out. To
receive roadside assistance in the United States, call
1 (800) 241-3673. In Canada, call 1 (800) 665-2006.
For more information on coverage period and details
of service, refer to your Roadside Assistance
information card.
l ocation oF spar E tirE
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the
brake heavily. Instead, gradually decrease your speed.
Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to
a safe place on the side of the road. Your vehicle is
equipped with a temporary spare tire located under the
vehicle, just forward of the rear bumper. The temporary
spare is designed for emergency use only and should
be replaced as soon as possible. The jack and tools are
either located behind the interior trim on the passenger
side or under the rear seat on the driver’s side.
For complete details on how to change your tire,
refer to the Roadside Emergencies chapter in your
Owner’s Guide.
s.o.s. p ost crash alE rt systE m
Your vehicle is equipped with the S.O.S. Post Crash
Alert system. This system provides audible and
visual alarms in the event of a crash which causes the
deployment of airbags or the activation of the safety
belt pretensioners. The turn signals will flash and the
horn will sound. To deactivate the system, press the
hazard flasher control, or the
button on your
remote transmitter.
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1 FA N Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the fan speed.
2 DR IVE R TE M PE RATU R E /ON /OFF
Press to turn the system on. Turn the control to
increase/decrease the temperature on the driver side
of the vehicle. note: This control will also determine
the temperature for the entire vehicle cabin when the
passenger temperature control (PASS TEMP) is
not engaged.
3 R EAR DE FROSTE R (if equipped)
Press to activate the rear window defroster and clear
the rear window of thin ice and fog. Press again to
deactivate. If your vehicle is equipped with both a rear
defrost and heated mirrors, pressing the rear defrost
button will activate both.
4 DE FROST Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster
vents and demister vents. Can be used to clear the
windshield of fog and thin ice.
5 DR IVE R / PASSE NG E R COOLE D SEATS
Press once for the high cool setting (three indicator
lights), twice for medium cool (two indicator lights)
or three times for low cool (one indicator light). Press
again to turn off.
6 DR IVE R / PASSE NG E R H EATE D SEATS
Press once for high heat (three indicator lights), twice for medium heat (two indicator lights) or three times for
low heat (one indicator light). Press again to turn off.
7 R ECI RCU LATE D AI R
Press to activate/deactivate air circulation inside the
vehicle cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount
of time needed to cool down the vehicle and may
also help reduce undesirable odors from entering the
vehicle. Recirculated air engages automatically when
MAX A/C is selected.
8 PASS TE M P
Press to activate passenger side temperature control.
Turn the control to decrease/increase the temperature
setting for the passenger side of the vehicle. Press
again to deactivate (the driver side settings will then
determine the temperature for the entire vehicle cabin).
9 AUTO Press the control to engage full automatic operation.
The system will automatically determine fan speed,
airflow distribution, A/C on or off and either outside or
recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the
desired temperature.
10 MAX A/C
Press to distribute recirculated air through the
instrument panel vents to cool the vehicle. This mode is
more economical and efficient. Press again to return to
normal A/C operation.
1 DE FROST Press to distribute air through the windshield defroster
vents and de-mister vents and to clear the windshield
of fog and thin ice.
2 P OWE R Press to turn the system on/off.
3 FA N
Turn to adjust the desired fan speed.
4 R EAR DE FROSTE R (if equipped)
Press to activate the rear window defroster and clear
the rear window of thin ice and fog. Press again to
deactivate. If your vehicle is equipped with both a rear
defrost and heated mirrors, pressing the rear defrost
button will activate both.
5 MULTIFUNCTION CONTROL
Press repeatedly to cycle through the following
settings:
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 vent.
note: The indicator lights on the left hand side of
the
icon will indicate which mode is active.
6 A/C
Press to activate air conditioning. Use with
recirculating air
to help improve cooling
performance and efficiency.
7 TE M PE RATU R E CONTROL
Controls the temperature of airflow in the vehicle.
8 R ECI RCU LATI NG AI R
Press to activate/deactivate air circulation inside the
vehicle cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount
of time needed to cool down the vehicle and may also
reduce undesireable odors from entering the vehicle.
Recirculating air engages automatically when MAX A/C
is selected.
9 MAX A/C Press to distribute recirculating air through the
instrument panel vents to cool the vehicle. This mode is
more economic and efficient. Press again to return to
normal A/C operation.
This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to replace your
vehicle Owner’s Guide which contains more detailed information
concerning the features of your vehicle, as well as important safety
warnings designed to help reduce the risk of injury to you and your
passengers. Please read your entire Owner’s Guide carefully as you
begin learning about your new vehicle and refer to the appropriate
sections when questions arise.
All information contained in this Quick Reference Guide was accurate
at the time of duplication. We reserve the right to change features,
operation and/or functionality of any vehicle specification at any time.
Your Ford dealer is the best source for the most current information.
For detailed operating and safety information, please consult your
Owner’s Guide.
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rEvE rsE cam Era systE m
(if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a reverse
camera, located under the Ford oval badge
on the tailgate. The camera provides a visual
display of the area behind the vehicle. The
display will automatically appear on the
navigation system screen (if equipped) or on
the auto dimming rearview mirror whenever
the vehicle is in Reverse (R) and uses colors
(green, yellow and red) to alert you of your
proximity to objects. Refer to your Owner’s
Guide for more information.
rEvE rsE s Ensing systE m
(if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a reverse
sensing system which can warn you if there is
an object behind the vehicle that may be too
low for you to see. The system will sound a
warning tone that increases in frequency as the
object gets closer and will sound continuously
when the object is less than 10 inches away.
The system is not effective when the vehicle
is traveling above 3 mph (5 km/h) and may
not detect angular or moving objects. Refer to
your Owner’s Guide for safety information and
more details.
m oon rooF (if equipped)The moon roof is equipped with a one-touch,
express opening and closing feature. To open
the moon roof, press the SLIDE control. To
close the moon roof, pull the SLIDE control. To
vent the moon roof, press the TILT control. To
close, pull the TILT control. To stop motion at
any time during the one-touch operation, press
the control a second time.
sync (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped
with SYn C – a hands-free communications
and entertainment system with special phone
and media features. For more information,
please refer to the SYn C Supplement or
to the SYn C section in the navigation
Supplement. Please also feel free to visit
www.SyncMyRide.com. rE
motE Entry s ystEm
FEatur Es (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a remote
entry system which allows you to:
Press
once to unlock the driver’s door. The
interior lamps will illuminate.
Press
twice to unlock the passenger and
rear cargo doors.
Press
once to lock all the doors. The turn
lamps will flash.
Press
twice to confirm all the doors are
closed. The doors will lock again, the horn will
chirp and the turn lamps will flash once if all
the doors are closed.
Press
to activate the panic alarm. The horn
will sound and the turn lamps will flash. Press
again or turn the ignition on to deactivate
the panic alarm.
car finder: Press
twice within three
seconds. The horn will chirp and the turn
lamps will flash. It is recommended to use
this method to locate your vehicle, rather than
using the panic alarm.
trailE r tow
Your F-150 is equipped with a comprehensive
trailer towing package. Please refer to your
Owner’s Guide for complete information on
weights as well as the proper equipment to
use while towing.
p owE r dEployablE running
boards (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with power
deployable running boards which will
automatically extend down and out when the
vehicle doors are opened. The running boards
will return to the stowed position when the
doors are closed. For more information on
the power deployable running boards, or to
manually operate them, please refer to your
Owner’s Guide.
ADDITIOnAL
FEATU R ES
D UAL(if equipped)
C L I M AT E
SInGLE (if equipped)
ESSE nTIAL
InFORMATIOn

5 anti-lock brak E systEm (abs)
warning light (if equipped)
The ABS light
illuminates briefly when the ignition
is turned on. If the ABS light remains on or continues
to flash, a malfunction has been detected, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible. normal braking
(less ABS) is still functional unless the brake warning
light
is also illuminated.
6 sE rvicE E nginE soon light
The Service Engine soon light illuminates
briefly when the ignition is turned on. If it remains
on or is blinking after the engine is started, the On
Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a
malfunction. Drive in a moderate fashion and contact
your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
7 mE ssag E cEntEr (if equipped)
The message center displays important vehicle
information through a constant monitoring of vehicle
systems. The system will also notify you of potential
vehicle problems with a display of system warnings
followed by long indicator chime. Refer to your Owner’s
Guide for more information.
8 stEE ring wh EEl controls
The appearance and functionality of your vehicle’s
steering wheel controls may vary according to your
option package. Refer to your Owner’s Guide for a
complete description of all possible options.
To set the speed control (if equipped), press and
release O n. Accelerate to the desired speed. Press
and release the SET + or SET - control. Take your foot
off the accelerator pedal. The speed control indicator
light
will illuminate in the cluster. To set a higher
speed: press and hold SET+ until the desired speed is
reached, or briefly press SET+ to increase the speed
by small amounts. To set a lower speed: press and
hold SET- until the desired speed is reached, or briefly
press SET- to decrease the speed by small amounts.
Press RESUME to return to the previously set speed.
To turn speed control off, depress the brake pedal or
press OFF.
Press – VOL + to decrease/increase the audio volume.
Press
to access the previous/next preset radio
station, CD track or preset satellite radio channel
(if equipped).
Press
to activate the voice recognition system.
Refer to your SYn C or navigation supplement (if
equipped) for more information.
Press MEDIA repeatedly to scroll through all possible
media sources (AM, FM1, FM2, CD ... etc ). Press
to answer a call if equipped with SYn
C. Press
and hold to end a call. Refer to your SYn C supplement
for more information.
9
ElE ctronic shi Ft 4wd systE m
(if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with an electronic shift
4WD system which allows you to choose between
2WD High, 4WD High or 4WD Low. Choose 2H
(2WD High) to provide power to the rear wheels
only – used mainly for street and highway driving. This
mode provides optimal smoothness and fuel economy
at high speeds. Choose 4H (4WD High) for extra
traction on snow or on icy roads or off-road situations.
(not intended for dry pavement use.) Choose 4L (4WD
Low) when you need extra gearing to provide maximum
power to all four wheels at reduced speeds. This is
intended for use in situations such as deep sand, steep
grades or pulling heavy objects. Please refer to your
Owner’s Guide for more information.
10 advancEtrac® with r oll stability
control™ (rsc®) stability
EnhancE mEnt systE m
Your vehicle is equipped with an AdvanceTrac
® stability
system. This system focuses on three main areas:
Traction control (which helps avoid wheel spin and
loss of traction), Electronic Stability Control (which
helps avoid skids or lateral slides), and Roll Stability
Control™ (which helps avoid a vehicle roll-over). These
features work together to help you to maintain stability
and steerability of your vehicle during a variety of road
conditions. If your vehicle becomes stuck in the snow,
mud or sand, try turning off the AdvanceTrac
® system
to allow wheel spin and help increase momentum to
dig the vehicle out. The system defaults to on and the
control will illuminate when turned off. Refer to your
Owner’s Guide for safety information and more details.
11 hazard Flash Er
Press to activate the front and rear direction signals
when your vehicle is disabled and is creating a safety
hazard for other motorists. Press again to turn off. The
hazard flashers will operate when the ignition is on
or off.
12 voicE-activatE d navigation systE m
(if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a voice-activated
navigation system which integrates several functions
including voice recognition, destination entry, climate
control, and SIRIUS satellite radio into one easy-to-use
system, displaying them on an 8” touch screen
display. note: Some features are unavailable while
driving. Refer to your navigation supplement for
more information.
1 hEadlamps, Fog lamps (if equipped),
pan El d imm Er control
Turn the control one position to the right
to turn on the
parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps
and tail lamps. Turn the control to the second position on
the right
to turn on the headlamps. Turn the control to
the third position to the rightto activate the autolamp
feature, which automatically turns the exterior lamps on and
off, based on available daylight. Pull the control towards
you to activate the fog lamps (if equipped). (The fog lamps
will not operate when the control is turned off (O) or when
the high beams are on). Use the panel dimmer control
to adjust the level of brightness on the instrument panel
during parking lamp and headlamp operation. Move the
control to the full right position, past the detent, to turn on
the interior lamps. Move the control to the full left position,
past the detent, to turn them off.
2 powE r adjustablE pE dals (if equipped)
Press the right side of the control to move the pedals
closer to you or the left side of the control to move the
pedals away from you. The pedals should only be adjusted
when the vehicle is stopped and in Park (P).
3 m ulti-Function lEvE r and rain sEnsing
wipE rs (if equipped)
Rotate the end of the control up to increase the speed
of the wipers and rotate down to decrease the speed of
the wipers. Briefly press the end of the stalk for a single
swipe of the wipers without washer fluid. A quick push
and hold results in three swipes with washer fluid while
a longer push and hold activates the wash pattern for up
to five seconds. To turn on the highbeams, push the lever
away from you. Pull the lever toward you to deactivate. Pull
the lever towards you briefly to activate the ‘flash to pass’ \
feature. Your vehicle may be equipped with Rain sensing
wipers which will turn on automatically when the vehicle
senses moisture on the windshield (provided the wiper
interval is set to any position other than off). The wiper
speed will be adjusted automatically based on the interval
setting and the moisture level on the windshield. note:
Ensure that the wiper interval is set to off (turned down to
the lowest possible position) prior to entering a carwash.
4 airbag r EadinEss light
The air bag readiness light illuminates briefly when the
ignition is turned on. If this light fails to illuminate, remains
on or continues to flash after the engine is started, contact
your authorized dealer as soon as possible. A chime will
also sound if a malfunction in the supplemental restraint
system is detected.
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rEo i n-d ash s ix cd/mp3 satE llitE
compatiblE sound systE m (if equipped)
1 LOAD
To load a CD into the system, press LOAD. When
prompted, select the desired slot (1-6) using the memory
presets and insert the CD into the system. Press and
hold LOAD to autoload up to six discs. Insert the discs,
one at a time, when prompted. t o access other loaded
cds in the system: If you are already in CD mode,
simply press the memory preset (1-6) which corresponds
with the desired CD slot. If you are not already in CD
mode, press CD and then press the desired memory
preset (1-6).
2 DIRECT
Press DIRECT and then, using the memory presets
(0-9), enter in the numbers of the desired station, track,
MP3 folder or satellite channel (if equipped). memory
p resets (0–9): You can save up to 30 radio stations (10
each in AM, FM1 or FM2) or 30 satellite radio channels,
if equipped (10 each in SAT1, SAT2 or SAT3) in your
memory presets. Tune to the desired station or channel
and simply press and hold a memory preset (0–9) until
sound returns.
3 SCAN
Press for a brief sampling of radio stations, CD tracks
or satellite radio channels (if equipped). Press again
to stop.
4 VOL (Power/Volume)
Press to turn O n/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease volume.
5 AM / FM
Press repeatedly to cycle through AM, FM1 and FM2
frequency bands.
SEEK - Press to access the
previous/ next strong radio station, CD track or satellite
radio channel (if equipped).
6 SIRIUS: Press SIRIUS repeatedly to cycle through
SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3 modes (satellite radio, if
equipped). To access more features, press ME nU
(when satellite radio is active) and then press
to
cycle through additional options of SATELLITE RADIO
ME nU, CHAnn EL LOCKOUT ME nU or SO nG
SEEK ME nU. For a full description of these options,
and SIRIUS Satellite radio, please refer to your
Owner’s Guide.
7 SOUND
Press SOU nD repeatedly to cycle through: Bass, Treble,
Fade, Balance, and Speed Compensated Volume. When
the desired selection appears in the display, press
SEEK to make adjustments.
8 CLOCK
Press CLOCK to set the time. The display will read SET
TIME. Use the memory preset numbers (0–9) to enter
the desired time– hours and minutes. The clock will then
begin from that time.
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TH E FOR D F-150
The new 2009 F-150 has been
redesigned - inside and out - to give
you unrivaled capability as well as
unprecedented choice with smart
and innovative features like the box
side step, tailgate step, SYnC,
voice-activated navigation, trailer
sway control and an integrated
trailer brake controller among
others. With a bold new design and
an interior that sets new standards
for comfort and flexibility, it is truly
the complete package. F-150’s
rock solid frame is an industry
first made of hyrdroformed and
high-strength steel. That, combined
with an all V-8 engine line up
gives you more power, better fuel
economy and means you’ll never
have to compromise. And if that isn’t
enough, your F-150 can also tow
and haul more than any other truck
in its class.

We’re setting new standards – from
the tough base XL workhorse to
the unrivaled luxury of the Lariat
and Platinum series, it is truly the
most comprehensive lineup of
half-ton trucks. The new 2009 Ford
F-150 – built for more, built Ford
tough – built for you.
This Quick Reference Guide was
designed to quickly acquaint you
with some of the features of your
new F-150. For more detailed
information and important safety
information, please refer to your
Owner’s Guide.
Use extreme caution when using any
device or feature that may take your
attention off the road. Your primary
responsibility is the safe operation of
the vehicle. Only use non-essential
features and devices when it is safe
to do so.
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