steering wheel adjustment 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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WARNING:Never adjust the steering column when the vehicle
is moving.
Power Tilt/Telescope Steering Column (if equipped)
The steering column can be
adjusted using the control on the
side of the steering column. Press
and hold the front or rear of the
control to adjust the telescope.
Press and hold the top or bottom of
the control to adjust the tilt.
Easy entry/exit feature
When you remove the key from the ignition, the column will move to the
full up and in position if this feature is activated through the message
center. Refer toMessage centerin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
When the key is inserted into the ignition, the column will return to the
previous setting.
Note:The easy entry/exit feature will prevent the steering wheel from
returning to the memory position until the key is inserted into the
ignition.
Memory feature
The steering column positions are saved when doing a memory set
function and can be recalled along with the vehicle personality features
when a memory position is selected through the remote entry
transmitter, keyless entry keypad or memory switch on the side of the
driver’s seat (if equipped with memory feature). Refer toFront seating
in theSeating and Safety Restraintschapter.
If the steering column adjustment control is pressed during memory
recall it will cancel the automatic operation and the column will respond
to manual adjustment of the control.
WARNING:Never adjust the steering column when the vehicle
is moving.
Driver Controls
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C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....410
Car2UHome Automation
System .......................................114
Cargo management system ......127
CD ................................................49
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................332
Child safety seats ......................208
attaching with tether
straps .......................................217
in front seat ....................209, 215
in rear seat ......................209, 215
LATCH .....................................215
recommendations ...................206
Child safety
seats - booster seats .................222
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............357
instrument panel ............362–363
interior .....................................364
plastic parts ............................361
safety belts ..............................364
washing ....................................355
waxing .....................................356
wheels ......................................356
wiper blades ............................361
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ...........66,
69, 71, 74
Clock adjust
AM/FM .......................................50
AM/FM Stereo ...........................49
Compass, electronic ....................96
calibration .................................97
set zone adjustment .................97
Console ........................................96Controls
power seat ...............................162
steering column ......................111
Coolant
checking and adding ..............381
refill capacities ................384, 410
specifications ..........................410
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................108
Customer Assistance ................321
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................422, 425
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................352
Getting roadside assistance ...321
Getting the service
you need .................................347
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................353
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................351
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................81
Defrost
rear window and rearview
mirrors ...........................69, 71, 74
windshield .....................69, 71, 74
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................403
engine oil .................................375
Driving under special
conditions ..................297, 314, 317
sand .........................................316
snow and ice ...........................318
through water .................316, 320
Index
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