warning FORD F150 2012 12.G Owners Manual

flash to pass ..............................83
high beam .................................83
replacing bulbs .........................89
turning on and off ....................82
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .....................68, 71, 73, 76
Hood ..........................................372
I
Ignition .......................278, 419–420
Illuminated visor mirror .............97
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................213
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................405
Instrument panel
cleaning ...........................365–366
cluster ........................................12
J
Jack ............................................338
positioning ...............................338
storage .....................................338
Jump-starting your vehicle ......347
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................144
keypad .....................................154
locking and unlocking doors ..156
programming entry code .......154
Keys ...................................136, 157
positions of the ignition .........278L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................82
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................88
daytime running light ...............83
fog lamps ...................................82
headlamps .................................82
headlamps, flash to pass ..........83
interior lamps ...........................86
replacing bulbs ...................89, 93
LATCH anchors .........................220
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........285
Limited-slip axle .......................294
Loading instructions .................262
Load limits .................................255
Locks
autolock ...................................144
childproof ................................148
doors ........................................144
Lubricant specifications ...........415
Lug nuts ....................................346
Lumbar support, seats .....166–167
M
Message center .....................20, 31
english/metric button ...............24
system check button ................24
warning messages ...............24, 39
Mirrors ...............................105–106
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................105
fold away .................................107
heated ....................71, 73, 76, 107
programmable memory ..........150
side view mirrors (power) .....106
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Belt-Minder,
deactivating/activating ...........191
extension assembly ................193
for adults .................182, 184–185
for children .............................209
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................178
warning light and chime ........188
Safety restraints -
LATCH anchors .........................220
Safety seats for children ..........213
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................421
Satellite Radio .............................49
Satellite Radio Information ........63
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............437
Seats ..........................................160
child safety seats ....................213
cleaning ...................................368
climate control ............73, 76, 172
easy access/easyout feature ..169
heated ........................71, 170, 176
memory seat ...................150, 168
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................154
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ...............156–157
Servicing your vehicle ..............371
Setting the clock ...................49–50
AM/FM stereo ...........................49
Snowplowing .................................6
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............208
Spark plugs,
specifications .............414, 419–420Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............6
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................415
Speed control ............................111
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......281
Starting your
vehicle ........................278–279, 281
jump starting ..........................347
Steering wheel
controls ....................................113
tilting ...................................95–96
Stereo
6-CD in dash .............................49
CD-MP3 .....................................49
SYNC..........................................67
T
Tailgate ......................................123
Tilt steering wheel ................95–96
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....248
Tires ...........................233–234, 338
alignment ................................241
care ..........................................237
changing ..........................338, 342
checking the pressure ............237
inflating ...................................235
label .........................................247
replacing ..................................239
rotating ....................................242
safety practices .......................241
sidewall information ...............243
snow tires and chains ............254
spare tire .................................339
terminology .............................234
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tire grades ...............................234
treadwear ........................233, 238
Towing .......................................263
recreational towing .................276
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ..............270
trailer towing ..........................263
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ................270
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................407
Transmission .............................299
brake-shift interlock
(BSI) ................................295, 297
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................407
fluid, refill capacities ..............415
lubricant specifications ..........415
Turn signal ..................................85
U
Universal garage door opener ..116USB port ......................................60
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................422
Vehicle loading ..........................255
Ventilating your vehicle ...........282
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................377
Water, Driving through .............325
Windows
power .......................................103
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................94
checking and adding fluid .....377
replacing wiper blades ...........377
Index
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Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA(fus)