OBD port FORD F150 2010 12.G Quick Reference Guide

• To turn off, press the brake pedal or press OFF.
vol +/- : Press to increase/decrease volume levels.
: Press to access the previous/next radio station,
CD track or preset satellite radio channel.
m ED ia: Press repeatedly to access all possible
media sources.
: Press to access voice recognition, if equipped.
: Press to access SYn C® phone features,
if equipped.
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.
The Electronic Locking Differential (ELD) axle
(if equipped) is a device in the rear axle which allows
both rear wheels to turn at the same speed which helps
to provide additional traction if the vehicle becomes
stuck. To activate, pull the knob toward you while
the control is in either 4H (4x4 high) or 4L (4x4 low)
mode. The indicator light
will blink briefly and then
remain solid. The indicator light will also display in the
message center. For more information, refer to the
Driving chapter in your Owner’s Guide.
awD (if equipped)
Depending on your option package, your vehicle
may be equipped with AWD. With AWD, power is
automatically delivered to all four wheels for increased
traction. This mode is recommended for on-road driving
conditions such as dry road surfaces, wet pavement,
snow, gravel and shallow sand. For more information,
refer to your Owner’s Guide.
10 aDvancEtrac® with r oll stability
control™ (rsc®) stability
EnhancE mEnt systE m
The AdvanceTrac
® stability system helps 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.
trailE r sway (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with trailer sway control.
This control uses the vehicle’s AdvanceTrac
® system to
detect and help reduce trailer sway by applying brake
force at individual wheels and, if necessary, reducing
engine power. If this happens, TRAILER SWAY
REDUCE SPEED will display in the instrument cluster
with the AdvanceTrac icon
. For more information,
please refer to your Owner’s Guide.
11 ambi Ent lighting (if equipped)
Press
repeatedly to turn the feature on, cycle
through your color options and turn the feature off.
When activated, the foot well areas, cup holders and
center console bin illuminates with the chosen color.
12 hazar D 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.
13 voicE-activatED 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 hEaD lamp controls
: Turns the headlamps off.
: Turns on parking, instrument panel, license plate
and tail lamps.
: Turns on low beam headlamps.
: Autolamps (if equipped) Automatically turns the
exterior lamps on/off based on available daylight.
: Turns on fog lamps (if equipped) by pulling the
control towards you.
p anel dimmer control
Move to adjust the level of brightness on the instrument
panel during parking lamp and headlamp operation.
Move to the full right position to turn on the interior
lamps. Move to the left position to turn off the lights.

2 powE r aDjustablE pED als (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
s Ensing wipE rs (if equipped)
Rotate the end of the control up/down to increase/
decrease the speed of the wipers.
Push the end of the stalk:
• quickly for a single swipe without fluid.
• and hold briefly for three swipes with washer fluid.
• and hold for a longer wash cycle.
courtesy wipe feature: One extra wipe will occur
after a wash cycle to clear your windshield of any
excess washer fluid.
rain sensing wipers (if equipped): These wipers
activate automatically when moisture is detected on
the windshield provided the multi-function lever is set
to any setting other than OFF. The speed of the wipers
will vary based on the amount of moisture on the
windshield and also the interval setting. Ensure that the
multi-function lever is turned to OFF prior to entering
a car wash.
note: For optimal wiper performance, clean your
blades and glass regularly. Refer to your Owner’s
Guide for more information.
4 airbag r EaDinEss light
The airbag 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 there is a
malfunction in the indicator light.
5 anti-lock brak E systEm (abs)
warning light
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
To set the speed:
1. Press O n.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed.
3. Press SET + or SET – and take your foot off
the accelerator.
• To set a higher speed, press and hold SET + or
press SET + repeatedly until the desired speed
is reached.
• To set a lower speed, press and hold SET – or
press SET – repeatedly until the desired speed
is reached.
• To return to a previously set speed, press RESUME.
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rEo i n-Dash s ix cD/mp3 satE llitE
compatiblE soun D systEm (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 DI R ECT
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 SI R I US: Press SIRIUS repeatedly to cycle through
SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3 modes (satellite radio, if
equipped). Press ME nU (when satellite radio is active)
and then press
to cycle through additional options.
For a full description of these options, and SIRIUS®
satellite radio, please refer to your Owner’s Guide.
7 SOU N D
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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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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