climate control FORD F150 2011 12.G Owners Manual

Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 12
Warning lights and chimes 12
Gauges 18
Message center 19
Entertainment Systems 47
AM/FM stereo 47
AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 49
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) 57
USB port 59
Satellite radio information 62
Navigation system 65
SYNC65
Climate Controls 66
Manual heating and air conditioning 66
Dual electronic automatic temperature control 69
Navigation system based climate control 74
Rear window defroster 78
Lights 80
Headlamps 80
Turn signal control 83
Bulb replacement 86
Driver Controls 92
Windshield wiper/washer control 92
Steering wheel adjustment 93
Power windows 100
Mirrors 103
Speed control 108
Tailgate 120
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Press the RESET button to turn the easy entry/exit seat on or off.
REAR PARK AID (if equipped)
This feature sounds a tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear
bumper, and functions only when R (Reverse) gear is selected.
Press the RESET button to turn the rear park aid on or off.
TRAILER SWAY (if equipped)
This feature uses the electronic stability control to mitigate trailer sway,
Press the RESET button to turn trailer sway on or off.
CREATE MYKEY / MYKEY SETUP / CLEAR MYKEY
For more information refer toMyKey™in theLocks and Security
chapter.
RESET FOR REMOTE START (if equipped)
Press RESET to choose:
•Remote start on or off
•Duration: 5, 10, 15 minutes
•Remote start climate on or off
•Remote start quiet on or off
LANGUAGE = ENGLISH / SPANISH / FRENCH
Allows you to choose which language the message center will display in.
Selectable languages are English, Spanish, or French.
Waiting four seconds or pressing the RESET button cycles the message
center through each of the language choices.
Press the RESET button to set the language choice.
System warnings
System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your
vehicle’s operating systems.
In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will
cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for four
seconds.
The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no
more warning messages.
Types of messages and warnings:
•Some messages will appear briefly to inform you of something you
may need to take action on or be informed of.
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Vehicle
Autolamp Delay Off or XXX seconds
DTE Calculation
(distance to
empty)Normal History Used
Towing History Used
Easy Entry/Exit On/Off
Locks Autolock, On/Off
Autounlock On/Off
Unlocking One Stage or Two Stage
Menu ControlStandard: with standard set, pressing the down
arrow from a lower level menu will escape to the
main menu.
Memory On: with memory on set, pressing the
down arrow will navigate to the previous lower
level menu.
Oil Life Reset Set to XXX% (Press and hold OK to set).
Power Running
BoardsAuto/Off/Out
Remote StartClimate ControlFront Defrost
Auto/Off Rear Defrost
Driver Seat
Passenger Seat
Heater-A/C Auto/ Last
Setting
Duration 5, 10 or 15 minutes, Off
Quiet Start On/Off
System Enable/Disable
Wiper ControlCourtesy Wipe On/Off
Rain Sensing
wipersOn/Off
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SINGLE ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL
1.
Defrost:Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster
vents and de-mister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield of fog
and thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce
window fogging. Press this button again to return to the previous air flow
selection.
2. A.
RRear defroster (if equipped):Press to activate/deactivate the
rear window defroster. Refer toRear window defrosterlater in this
chapter for more information. If your vehicle is equipped with both rear
defroster and heated mirrors, the same button will activate both.
2. B.
Heated mirrors (if equipped):Press to activate/deactivate.
This feature will remove ice and snow from the side view mirrors.
3.
Multifunction control:Press repeatedly to toggle through the
settings to choose:
•
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, de-mister
vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents (if equipped). The system
will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging.
•
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents and center
console vents (if equipped).
•
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, floor vents,
rear seat floor vents (if equipped), de-mister vents and center console
vents (if equipped).
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•:Distributes air through the floor vents, demister vents and rear
seat floor vents (if equipped).
4.A/C:Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. A/C
engages automatically in MAX A/C,
(defrost) and
(floor/defrost).
5.
Recirculated air:Press to recirculate the air in the vehicle.
Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed to cool down the
interior of the vehicle (when used with A/C) and may also help reduce
undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. This button
engages automatically when MAX A/C is selected or can be engaged
manually in any airflow mode except
(defrost). This button may
turn off automatically in all airflow modes (except MAX A/C) and when
the ignition is cycled (if the A/C indicator light is not illuminated ) in
order to prevent window fogging. Even when this button is not selected,
air may still recirculate in some instances in order to reduce vehicle
warm-up time in cold conditions or to cool down time in hot conditions.
Note:You may notice changes in sound between recirculated mode and
other airflow modes.
6.MAX A/C:Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel
vents and center console vents (if equipped) to cool the vehicle. This
re-cooling of the interior air is more economical and efficient.
Recirculated air may also help reduce undesirable odors from entering
the vehicle. Press the MAX A/C button again for normal A/C operation.
7.Temperature control:Controls the temperature of the airflow in the
vehicle.
8.
Fan speed adjustment:Controls the volume of air circulated in
the vehicle.
9.
Power:Press to activate/deactivate the climate control system.
When the system is off, outside air is prevented from entering the
vehicle.
Operating tips
•To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather,
select
(defrost) or(floor/defrost). Temperature and/or fan
speed can also be increased to improve clearing.
•To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the
system off or with
(recirculated air) engaged and A/C off.
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•Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
•Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
•To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open
for not more than 2-3 minutes after start up to “air out” the vehicle.
•For maximum cooling performance when using Max A/C or
(recirculated air), all windows and doors should remain closed.
•A small amount of air may be felt from the floor vent regardless of the
air distribution setting that is selected.
If you are driving during extreme high ambient temperatures and idling
for extended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run the A/C
in the MAX A/C position, adjust the blower fan speed to the lowest
setting and put the vehicle’s transmission into the P (Park) position to
continue to receive cool air from your A/C system.
For maximum cooling performance (MAX A/C):
•Select MAX A/C.
(Panel) and(panel/floor) modes:
•Move the temperature control to the coolest setting.
•Select A/C and
(recirculated air). Use recirculated air with A/C to
provide colder airflow.
•Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain
comfort.
To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
1. Select
(panel/floor).
2. Select A/C.
3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.
4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.
5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.
To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.
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DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH
HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
Temperature conversion:To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius,
refer toMessage centerin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
1.
+Fan speed control:Press to increase the fan speed.
2.
Defrost:Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster
vents and de-mister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield of fog
and thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce
window fogging. Press this button again to return to the previous air flow
selection. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.
3.
Manual override control:Allows you to manually select where
airflow is directed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.
When choosing to control airflow manually, press repeatedly to toggle
through the settings to choose:
•
: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 vents
and demister vents.
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4.A/C:Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. A/C
engages automatically in MAX A/C,
(defrost) and
(floor/defrost).
5.AUTO:Press to engage full automatic operation. Select the desired
temperature using the temperature control. The system will
automatically determine fan speed, airflow distribution, A/C on or off,
and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the
desired temperature.
6.MAX A/C:Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel
vents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more
economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduce
undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. Press the MAX A/C button
again for normal A/C operation.
7.PASS TEMP:Press to activate separate passenger temperature
control and turn the dial to increase/decrease the airflow temperature for
the passenger in the front of the vehicle.
8.
Recirculated air:Press to recirculate the air in the vehicle.
Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed to cool down the
interior of the vehicle (when used with A/C) and may also help reduce
undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. This button
engages automatically when MAX A/C is selected or can be engaged
manually in any airflow mode except
(defrost). This button may
turn off automatically in all airflow modes (except MAX A/C) and when
the ignition is cycled (if the A/C indicator light is not illuminated ) in
order to prevent window fogging. Even when this button is not selected,
air may still recirculate in some instances in order to reduce vehicle
warm-up time in cold conditions or to cool down time in hot conditions.
Note:You may notice changes in sound between recirculated mode and
other airflow modes.
9.
Passenger heated seat control:Press to control the passenger
heated seat. Refer toHeated seatsin theSeating and Safety Restraints
chapter for more information.
10.
Driver heated seat control:Press to control the driver heated
seat. Refer toHeated seatsin theSeating and Safety Restraints
chapter for more information.
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11.Power/Driver temperature:Press to activate/deactivate the
climate control system. When the system is off, outside air is prevented
from entering the vehicle through the vents. Turn to increase/decrease
the air temperature on the driver side of the vehicle. The control also
adjusts the passenger side temperature when PASS TEMP is disengaged.
The recommended initial setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F
(24°C), then adjust for comfort. The driver side temperature setting will
appear in the upper left corner of the display.
12.
–Front fan speed control:Press to decrease the fan speed.
13. A.
RRear defroster (if equipped):Press to activate/deactivate
the rear window defroster. Refer toRear window defrosterlater in this
chapter for more information. If your vehicle is equipped with both rear
defroster and heated mirrors, the same button will activate both.
13. B.
Heated mirrors (if equipped):Press to activate/deactivate.
This feature will remove ice and snow from the side view mirrors.
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH
HEATED AND COOLED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
Temperature conversion:To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius,
refer toMessage centerin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
1.
+Fan speed control:Press to increase the fan speed.
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2.Defrost:Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster
vents and de-mister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield of fog
and thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce
window fogging. Press this button again to return to the previous air flow
selection.
3.
Manual override control:Allows you to manually select where
airflow is directed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.
When choosing to control airflow manually, press repeatedly to toggle
through the settings to choose:
•
: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 vents.
4.A/C:Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. A/C
engages automatically in MAX A/C,
(defrost) and
(floor/defrost).
5.AUTO:Press to engage automatic temperature control. Select the
desired temperature using the temperature control. The system will
automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on or off, and
outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the
desired temperature.
6.MAX A/C:Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel
vents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more
economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduce
undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. Press the MAX A/C button
again for normal A/C operation.
7.
Recirculated air:Press to recirculate the air in the vehicle.
Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed to cool down the
interior of the vehicle (when used with A/C) and may also help reduce
undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. This button
engages automatically when MAX A/C is selected or can be engaged
manually in any airflow mode except
(defrost). This button may
turn off automatically in all airflow modes (except MAX A/C) and when
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