ABS FORD F150 2010 12.G Raptor Supplement Manual

OFF-ROAD MODE
Off-road mode allows you to change the operating characteristics of the
following features to allow for better off-road performance:
•Transmission shifting and response
•Electronic locking differential
•AdvanceTrac(ABS, RSC, Traction Control)
ENABLING OFF-ROAD MODE
With the vehicle traveling less than
5 mph (8 km/h) and your foot off of
the accelerator pedal, press this
button to turn on off-road mode. A
chime will sound and a message will
display indicating that off-road mode
is active. If any of the conditions are
not met, the message center will
display the appropriate messages to guide the driver through the proper
operating procedures. SeeMessage centerin your owner’s guide for
more information.
Press the button again to turn it off.
WARNING:Off-road mode is specifically calibrated for off-road
driving conditions and should never be used on pavement.
With this mode enabled, the operating characteristics of the following
features will be altered:
•Transmission shifting and response–Transmission upshifts are
delayed and occur less frequently. This ensures the best possible
vehicle response and acceleration if the driver needs to briefly lift off
of the throttle to negotiate an obstacle or corner.
•Electronic locking differential (ELD)–If engaged, the ELD will
remain locked until the operator manually disengages it with the
control knob, or disengages off-road mode and exceeds the standard
ELD speed thresholds. SeeElectronic locking differentialin your
owner’s guide for more information.
•AdvanceTrac–When off-road mode is engaged, the AdvanceTrac
settings are altered for optimized off-road performance.
•Tow/haul mode –If tow/haul mode is active, it will be disabled. Also,
you cannot select tow/haul mode when off-road mode is on. As the
SVT Raptor is primarily a performance vehicle, off-road mode takes
priority over tow/haul mode.
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ADVANCETRACMODES
The AdvanceTracsystem, when used with off-road mode, provides the
SVT Raptor with alternative AdvanceTraccalibrations which improve
off-road performance.
With off-road mode on, the following changes to AdvanceTracwill
occur:
•Pressing the AdvanceTracbutton once–This places the vehicle
in the off-road sport mode with the ESC, RSC and ABS active. TCS
and ESC are altered to allow for more tire spin and vehicle slip. It also
puts the ABS in a unique off-road mode calibration.
Note:Operating the vehicle in this mode does not guarantee that the
vehicle will not become stuck in sand, snow or mud, etc. It is the
driver’s responsibility to assess off-road situations and determine if the
terrain is passable.
•Pressing and holding the AdvanceTracbutton–This places the
vehicle in the off-road sport mode with the ESC, RSC, and traction
control systems disabled and also puts the ABS in a unique off-road
mode calibration. In addition to the benefits of disabling traction
control as described previously, disabling the RSC system allows for
more “spirited” off-road driving maneuvers.
The ABS off-road mode desensitizes the ABS. This helps on very
rough terrain/adverse driving where the ABS may become too active
and hinder the type of driving required in off-road situations.
Note:When off-road mode is on, pressing the AdvanceTracbutton will
change the ABS to an off-road specific calibration.
For more information on the AdvanceTracand its operation, see
AdvanceTracwith Roll Stability Control™ (RSC) Stability
Enhancement Systemin theDrivingsection of your owner’s guide.
HILL DESCENT MODE
Hill descent allows the driver to set and maintain vehicle speed while
descending steep grades regardless of surface conditions. Refer to the
Message centerin your F-150 owner guide for hill-descent related
messages.
Hill descent control can maintain vehicle speeds on downhill grades
between 2 and 20 mph (3 and 32 km/h). Between 20 and 40 mph (32
and 64 km/h), the system remains armed, but descent speed cannot be
set or maintained. If vehicle speed is above 40 mph (64 km/h), the
system is disabled. After this point, vehicle speed must drop below
40 mph (64 km/h), and the hill descent control button must be pressed
again to engage the feature.
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VALUE SHOPPING FOR YOUR VEHICLE’S MAINTENANCE NEEDS
Your dealership recognizes the competitive landscape of maintenance and
light repair automotive services. With factory-trained technicians and
one-stop service for everything from routine maintenance like oil changes
and tire rotations to your most complex needs, Ford and Lincoln
Mercury Dealerships offer outstanding value.
It is recommended that the following basic maintenance checks and
inspections be performed at the designated time intervals. See your
“Owner’s Guide” for more information.
Check every month for all vehicles
❑Check function of all interior and exterior lights.❑Check tires for wear and proper air pressure, including spare.
❑Check engine oil fluid level.
❑Check windshield washer fluid level.
Check every six months for all vehicles
❑Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and proper operation.❑Check that externally mounted spare tire is properly stowed (tight) (see yourOwner’s Guide).
❑Check power steering fluid level, if equipped.
❑Check washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all wiper blades (replace blades as necessary).
❑Check parking brake for proper operation.
❑Check and lubricate all hinges, latches, door check straps (see dealer) and outside locks.
❑Check and lubricate upper and lower sliding door tracks, if equipped.
❑Check and clean sliding door contact switches, if equipped.
❑Check and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips.
❑Check and clean body and door drain holes.
❑Check safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for operation.
❑Check engine cooling system level and strength.
❑Check battery connections and clean if necessary.
❑Check clutch fluid level, if equipped.
Retightening lug nuts
❑On vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels, retighten the wheel lug nuts to the specified torque at 100 miles (160 km),
and again at 500 miles (800 km) of new vehicle operation and after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat
tire, wheel removal, etc.).
❑Refer toWheel Lug Nut Torque Specificationin yourOwner’s Guidefor the proper lug nut torque specification.
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