FORD F150 2012 12.G Quick Reference Guide

Easy FuEl® syst Em
Your vehicle has a ‘no cap’ fuel system which allows
you to simply open the fuel filler door, insert the nozzle
and start fueling. Wait five seconds from the time the
refueling nozzle is shut-off until the nozzle is pulled
back out of the fill pipe to allow residual fuel in the
nozzle to drain into the tank. The Easy Fuel
® system is
self-sealing and therefore protected against dust, dirt,
water, snow and ice. If you need to fill your fuel tank
with a portable fuel container, use the fuel funnel which
is located under the second row driver side seat, near
the spare tire tool box. Slowly insert the funnel into the
Easy Fuel
® system and fill the tank with fuel from the
container. When done, clean the funnel or properly
dispose of it. Extra funnels can be purchased from your
authorized dealer. Do not use aftermarket funnels as
they will not work with the Easy Fuel
® system and may
cause damage.
Fu El typE /tank Capa City/FlEx FuEl
Your vehicle is equipped with either a 26 gallon
(98.4L) or a 36 gallon (136.2L) fuel tank. You may
have a Flex Fuel Vehicle. Flex fuel vehicles have a
yellow ring around the top of the fuel filler inlet (tube)
and can use either regular unleaded fuel, E85 ethanol
fuel or any mixture of the two. If you do not have a flex
fuel vehicle, then only use “Regular” unleaded gasoline
with an octane rating of 87. Do not use E85 fuels,
because your vehicle was not designed to run on
fuels with more than 10% ethanol.
t irE prEssurE
Your tire pressure is properly set at the dealership
according to the recommended specifications found on
the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label
located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door.
Check your tire pressure at least once a month and
before long trips (including the spare). As an added
safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with
a tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) that
illuminates a low tire pressure warning light
when
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. r
oaD siDE assistan CE
Your new Ford F-150 comes with the assurance and
support of 24-hour emergency roadside assistance. To
receive roadside assistance in the United States, call
1 (800) 241-3673. In Canada, call 1 (800) 665-2006.
l oC ation oF spar E tirE
A temporary spare tire is located under the vehicle,
just forward of the rear bumper. The temporary spare
is designed for emergency use only and should be
replaced as soon as possible. The jack and tools are
either attached to a floor bracket behind the driver’s
seat, attached to a floor bracket under the rear seat on
the driver’s side or in a plastic box in the floor under the
rear seat. For complete details on how to change your
tire, refer to the Roadside Emergencies chapter in your
Owner’s Guide.
sos p ost-Crash alE rt systE m™
This system provides audible and visual alarms in
the event of a crash which causes the deployment
of airbags or the activation of the safety belt
pretensioners. The turn signals will flash and the
horn will sound. To deactivate the system, press the
hazard flasher control, or the
button on your
remote transmitter.
i mprovED Fu El EConomy whilE
Coasting or DECE lErating
Your vehicle has been designed to improve fuel
economy by reducing fuel usage during coasting or
while decelerating. This may be perceived as a light to
medium braking sensation when removing your foot
from the accelerator pedal.
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1 FA N Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the fan speed.
2 DRIVER TEMPERATURE ON/OFF
Press to turn the system on. Turn the control to
increase/decrease the temperature on the driver side
of the vehicle. note: This control will also determine
the temperature for the entire vehicle cabin when the
passenger temperature control (PASS TEMP) is
not engaged.
3 R EAR DE FROSTE R (if equipped)
Press to activate the rear window defroster and clear
the rear window of thin ice and fog. Press again to
deactivate. If your vehicle is equipped with both a rear
defrost and heated mirrors, pressing the rear defrost
button will activate both.
4 DE FROST Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster
vents and demister vents. Can be used to clear the
windshield of fog and thin ice.
5 DRIVER/PASSENGER COOLED SEATS
Press once for the high cool setting (three indicator
lights), twice for medium cool (two indicator lights)
or three times for low cool (one indicator light). Press
again to turn off.
6 DRIVER/PASSENGER HEATED SEATS
Press once for high heat (three indicator lights), twice
for medium heat (two indicator lights) or three times for
low heat (one indicator light). Press again to turn off.
7 RECIRCULATED AIR
Press to activate/deactivate air circulation inside the
vehicle cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount
of time needed to cool down the vehicle and may
also help reduce undesirable odors from entering the
vehicle. Recirculated air engages automatically when
MAX A/C is selected.
8 PASS TE M P
Press to activate passenger side temperature control.
Turn the control to decrease/increase the temperature
setting for the passenger side of the vehicle. Press
again to deactivate (the driver side settings will then
determine the temperature for the entire vehicle cabin).
9 AUTO Press the control to engage full automatic operation.
The system will automatically determine fan speed,
airflow distribution, A/C on or off and either outside or
recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the
desired temperature.
10 MAX A/C
Press to distribute recirculated air through the
instrument panel vents to cool the vehicle. This mode is
more economical and efficient. Press again to return to
normal A/C operation.
R EAR H EATE D SEATS (if equipped):
The controls for the rear heated seats are located on
the rear door armrest. Press
for maximum heat.
Press again to deactivate. Press for minimum heat.
Press again to deactivate.
1 DE FROST Press to distribute air through the windshield defroster
vents and de-mister vents and to clear the windshield
of fog and thin ice.
2 P OWE R Press to turn the system on/off.
3 FA N
Turn to adjust the desired fan speed.
4 R EAR DE FROSTE R (if equipped)
Press to activate the rear window defroster and clear
the rear window of thin ice and fog. Press again to
deactivate. If your vehicle is equipped with both a rear
defrost and heated mirrors, pressing the rear defrost
button will activate both.
5 MULTIFUNCTION CONTROL
Press repeatedly to cycle through the
following settings:
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 vent.
note: The indicator lights on the left hand side of
the
icon will indicate which mode is active.
6 A/C
Press to activate air conditioning. Use with
recirculating air
to help improve cooling
performance and efficiency.
7 TE M PE RATU R E CONTROL
Controls the temperature of airflow in the vehicle.
8 RECIRCULATING AIR
Press to activate/deactivate air circulation inside the
vehicle cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount
of time needed to cool down the vehicle and may also
reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.
Recirculating air engages automatically when MAX A/C
is selected.
9 MAX A/C Press to distribute recirculating air through the
instrument panel vents to cool the vehicle. This mode
is more economic and efficient. Press again to return
to normal A/C operation. note: When MAX A/C is
activated, the indicator lights and the multifunction
control (5) will turn off.
This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to replace your
vehicle Owner’s Guide which contains more detailed information
concerning the features of your vehicle, as well as important safety
warnings designed to help reduce the risk of injury to you and your
passengers. Please read your entire Owner’s Guide carefully as you
begin learning about your new vehicle and refer to the appropriate
sections when questions arise.
All information contained in this Quick Reference Guide was accurate
at the time of duplication. We reserve the right to change features,
operation and/or functionality of any vehicle specification at any tim\
e.
Your Ford dealer is the best source for the most current information.
For detailed operating and safety information, please consult your
Owner’s Guide.
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rEarvi Ew CamEra syst Em
(if equipped)
Located under the Ford oval badge on the tailgate, this
camera provides a visual display of the area behind
the vehicle. The display will automatically appear in the
navigation system screen (if equipped) or in the auto
dimming rearview mirror whenever the vehicle is in R
(Reverse) and uses colors (green, yellow and red) to
alert you of your proximity to objects. If equipped with
the navigation system, you can also press Zoom and
then
to zoom in or out. note: Visibility aids do not
replace the need to watch where the vehicle is moving.
Refer to your Owner’s Guide for safety information,
more detail and limitations.
rE vErsE sEnsing systEm
(if equipped)
This system can warn you if there is an object behind
the vehicle. A warning tone will sound which increases
in frequency as the object gets closer and will sound
continuously when the object is less than 10 inches
away. The system is not effective when the vehicle is
traveling above 3 mph (5 km/h) and may not detect
angular or moving objects.
note: Visibility aids do not
replace the need to watch where the vehicle is moving.
Refer to your Owner’s Guide for safety information,
more detail and limitations.
m oonrooF (if equipped)
The moonroof is equipped with a one-touch, express
opening and closing feature. To open the moonroof,
press the SLIDE control. To close the moonroof, pull
the SLIDE control. To vent the moonroof, press the
TILT control. To close, pull and hold the TILT control. To
stop motion at any time during the one-touch operation,
press the control a second time.
syn C® (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with SYn C®
– a hands-free communications and entertainment
system with special phone and media features. For more
information, please refer to the SYn C
® Supplement, the
SY nC® section in the navigation Supplement, or visit
www.SyncMyRide.com. rE
motE Entry s ystEm
FEatur Es (if equipped)
Press
once to unlock the driver’s door.
Press
twice to unlock the passenger and
rear doors.
Press
once to lock all the doors.
Press
twice to confirm all the doors are closed
and locked.
Press
to activate the panic alarm. Press again
or turn the ignition on to deactivate the panic alarm.
Car finder: Press
twice within three seconds.
The horn will chirp and the turn lamps will flash. It
is recommended to use this method to locate your
vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm.
trailE r tow (if equipped)
Your F-150 is equipped with a comprehensive trailer
towing package. Please refer to your Owner’s Guide
for complete information on weights as well as the
proper equipment to use while towing.
p ow Er DEployabl E running boarDs
(if equipped)
These running boards automatically extend down and
out when the vehicle doors are opened. They will return
to the stowed position when the doors are closed. For
more information on the power deployable running
boards, or to manually operate them, please refer to
your Owner’s Guide.
m
ykey® (if equipped)
Allows you to program certain driving restrictions on
any standard key in order to promote good driving
habits. When MyKey
® is programmed, the following
features are adjusted:
• Belt-Minder
® will sound continuously and the audio
will be muted until the safety belt is buckled
• Audible and visual low fuel warnings
•
Audio volume is limited
•
Vehicle speed is limited
•
Audible and visual speed warnings at
preselected speeds
• AdvanceTrac
® cannot be programmed off
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FEatu r Es

• To return to a previously set speed, press RSM.
• To turn off, turn off the ignition 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.
mEDia : Press repeatedly to access all possible
media sources.
: Press to access voice recognition, if equipped.
: Press to access SYn C® phone features,
if equipped.
Use the arrows and OK buttons on the left side of your
steering wheel to scroll and make selections in these
menus. Your main menu selections are: Gauge Mode,
Trip A/B, Fuel Economy, Truck Apps, Settings
and Information.
• In the Truck Apps menu, you can select from Off
Road and Trailer settings.
• In the Settings menu, you can select from Driver
Assist Features such as: Rear Park Aid, Rear View
Camera, Trailer Brake and Trailer Sway Control. The
vehicle menu provides access to features such as:
Autolamp Delay, Compass, DTE (Distance to empty),
Locks, Oil Life Reset, Running boards and Remote
Start. You can also access the MyKey
® menu and
settings as well as adjust the language and more.
For more information, refer to the Instrument Cluster
chapter in your Owner’s Guide.
10 trailE r brak E ControllE r (if equipped)
Your F-150 offers an available fully-integrated trailer
brake controller (TBC). TBC synchronizes vehicle
and trailer brakes for seamless braking (even with the
heaviest loads) to provide added driving control and
confidence.* Factory-installed TBC with standard
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) is a combination that’s
class-exclusive** to the F-150.
*Remember, even advanced technology cannot
overcome the laws of physics. It’s always possible to
lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver
input for the conditions. For more information about
Ford vehicle stability systems, visit fordvehicles.com.
**Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs. GVWR.
11 ElEC troni C shiFt 4wD systE m
(if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with an electronic shift
4WD system which allows you to choose between
2WD, 4WD High or 4WD Low. Choose 2H (2WD) 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,
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.
two-s
pEED a utomati C Four-wh EEl DrivE
(if equipped) provides electronic control four-wheel
drive with power delivered to the front and rear wheels,
as required, for increased traction. This mode is
appropriate for all on-road driving conditions, including
dry road surfaces, but is especially useful on wet
pavement, snow, dirt, or gravel.
Four-wh EEl D own towing – 4WD vehicles
can only be towed with all wheels on the ground by
placing the transfer case in its neutral position and
engaging the neutral tow feature. Perform the steps
outlined in the neutral tow section after positioning your
vehicle behind the tow vehicle and properly securing.
th E ElEC troniC loCking Di FFErEntial
(E lD) (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 as needed.
In 4x4 vehicles the ELD can be turned on by pulling
the 4WD control knob toward you. In 4x2 vehicles ELD
can be activated by turning the ELD control knob from
OFF to O n. The indicator light
will be continuously
displayed in the cluster when the ELD is active. ELD
should not be used on dry surfaces.
12 trailE r swa y
Your vehicle is equipped with trailer sway control. This
control uses the vehicle’s AdvanceTrac
® with RSC®
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 message center
and the AdvanceTrac icon
will flash briefly . For more
information, please refer to your Owner’s Guide.
aDvan CEtraC
® with r oll stability
Control™ (rs C®) stability
Enhan CEmEnt systE m
The AdvanceTrac
® with RSC® 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
® with RSC® 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.
13 sE lEC tshiFt a utomati C™
transmission (if equipped)
Your SelectShift Automatic™ transmission allows you
to manually change gears without using a clutch. This
feature has two modes – PRS (Progressive Range
Selection) and M (Manual) mode.
• To use PRS, press – when the gearshift lever is in
D (Drive). The available and selected gears will be
indicated on the instrument cluster. Press – again to
lock out gears beginning with the highest gear first.
Press + to unlock gears to allow the transmission
to shift to higher gears. Only the available gears
will appear in the display and the transmission will
automatically shift between those gears.
• To use Manual mode, move the gearshift lever from
D (Drive) into M (Manual).
• Press + or - on the gear shifter to change gears
up and down. Only the current gear will appear
on the display.
14 ambi Ent lighting (if equipped)
Press
repeatedly to turn the feature on, cycle
through your color options and turn the feature off.
Press the
button to adjust the brightness intensity.
When activated, the foot well areas, cup holders and
center console bin illuminates with the chosen color.
15 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.
16 voi CE-a CtivatED 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.
h D raD io
Your navigation system also comes equipped with HD
Radio technology. The system has a special receiver
which allows it to receive digital broadcasts (where
available) in addition to the analog broadcasts it already
receives. Digital broadcasts provide a better sound
quality than analog broadcasts with free, crystal clear
audio and no static or distortion. For more information,
refer to your navigation supplement. blinD
spot mirror ( if equipped)
The driver’s side mirror may have a convex spotter
mirror in the upper corner. This feature was designed
to help you see a vehicle that may be in your blind spot.
As a vehicle approaches, its image will transition from
the large mirror to the smaller convex spotter mirror.
rE motE start (if equipped)
If your integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT) has the

icon, you have remote start, which allows you to start
the engine from outside the vehicle. note: Each button
press must be done within 3 seconds of each other.
If this sequence is not followed the vehicle will not
remote start and the horn will not chirp. To use:
• Press
to lock all doors.
• Then, press
twice.
• When you are ready to leave, insert the key into the
ignition and turn to the on position before driving.
110v p owEr point (if equipped)
Located on the rear of the center console, this outlet is
used for powering electrical devices which require up
to 150W.
note: The 110V power point will turn off after 13
minutes if the ignition is in the on position without the
engine running. Keep the engine running or cycle the
ignition before the 13 minute time-out to keep the
inverter on.
aD justablE hEaD rE straints
Your vehicle’s front row head restraints can be
adjusted to suit your needs. Simply pull up to raise the
head restraint. To lower, press the head restraint down
while pressing and holding the guide sleeve adjust/
release button.
You may also be able to tilt the head restraint forward
or backward for additional comfort. Pivot the head
restraint forward to the desired location. After the
head restraint reaches the forward-most tilt position,
pivoting it forward again will release it to the rearward
un-tilted position.
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.
2 pan El D imm Er Control
Use to adjust the level of brightness on the instrument
panel during parking lamp and headlamp operation.
Tap the left or right side of the control to brighten/dim
the lighting, or press and hold until the desired level
is reached.
3 m ulti-Fun Ction lEvE r anD
rain-sEnsing wip Ers (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 one of the interval moisture sensitivity settings). 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 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.
t urn signal operation:
• To operate the left turn signal, push the lever down
until it stops and release.
• To operate the right turn signal, push the lever up
until it stops and release.
• To indicate a lane change, push the lever up/down
to the first stop position and release. The turn
signals will flash three times and stop.
4 powE r aDjustablE pED als (if equipped)
The accelerator and brake pedal should only be
adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift
lever is in the P (Park) position. The control is located
on the left side of the steering column. Press and hold
the rear of the control to move the pedals toward you.
Press and hold the front of the control to move the
pedals away from you.
5 airbag rE aDinEss 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.
6 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.
7 mE ssag E CEntEr
The message center monitors many vehicle systems
and alerts you to potential vehicle problems and
conditions. Your message center also allows you to
program and configure certain features without taking
your hands off the wheel.
8 sE rvi CE E ngin E 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.

9 stEE ring wh EEl Controls
To set the speed:
1. Press O n.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed.
3. Press 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.1 2
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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 DIRECT
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 SIRIUS: 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 SOUND
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. Ford recommends
against the use of any hand-held device while driving and that you comply with all applicable laws. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.
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