FORD F150 2013 12.G Raptor Supplement Manual

OFF-ROAD MODE
Off road mode changes the calibrations of four systems on the vehicle to
enhance off road performance:
•Electronic locking differential (ELD)-Any speed thresholds for
the ELD are lifted. The ELD will remain locked up to the maximum
vehicle speed when engaged.
•AdvanceTrac–When off-road mode is engaged, the AdvanceTrac
settings are altered for optimized off-road performance.
•Transmission shifting and response-The transmission shift
schedule is altered for improved off road performance. Upshifts are
delayed and occur less frequently. This will provide the best possible
vehicle response and acceleration.
•Engine throttle calibration-The engine throttle calibration is
altered for improved off-road performance.
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.
Note:Tow/haul mode will be disabled when off-road mode is active. If
tow/haul mode is active, it will be disabled when off-road mode is active.
Enabling Off-Road Mode
WARNING:Off-road mode is specifically calibrated for off-road
driving conditions and should never be used on pavement.
To enter off-road mode the following conditions must be met:
•The vehicle must be traveling less than 5 mph (8 km/h)
•Your foot must be off of the accelerator pedal
Note:If any of the conditions are not met, the information display
screen will display the appropriate messages to guide the driver through
the proper operating procedures.
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To activate off-road mode press the
button located on the center
console. A chime will sound and a
message will appear indicating that
it is activated.
Disabling off-road mode
To disable off-road mode once it is active press the off-road mode button
a second time. A chime will sound and a message will appear indicating
that it is deactivated.
AdvanceTracModes
During off-road mode the AdvanceTrac system provides the vehicle with
alternative AdvanceTraccalibrations, which improve off-road
performance.
Off road AdvanceTrac calibrations are enabled for2Hand4H. When the
AdvanceTrac button is pressed once AdvanceTrac Sport will engage. In
this mode he vehicle will have ABS, traction control and yaw control
settings specifically calibrated for off-road condition. When the
AdvanceTrac button is pressed and held AdvanceTrac will become
disabled. In this mode only off-road calibrated ABS remains active. Also,
when off-road mode is not engaged, the AdvanceTrac disabled mode will
not revert to AdvanceTrac Sport mode above the speed threshold in
place.
To switch between AdvanceTrac
modes with off-road mode active,
press the AdvanceTrac button
located on the instrument panel.
•AdvanceTrac Sport-Pressing the stability control off button once
places the vehicle in the off-road sport mode. In this mode Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), Traction Control Stability (TCS) and Anti-lock
Brake System (ABS) are altered for a unique off-road mode
calibration. TCS and ESC allow for more tire spin and vehicle slip. Roll
Stablility Control (RCS) is disabled in this mode.
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•AdvanceTrac Disabled-Pressing and holding the stability control off
button will disable AdvanceTrac. In this mode only off-road calibrated
ABS remains active. Also, when off-road mode is not engaged, the
AdvanceTrac disabled mode will not revert to AdvanceTrac Sport
mode above the speed threshold in place. While in4Hand4Lsteering
efforts will seem slightly higher.
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AdvanceTrac with RSC features when using Off-road mode
Off
-road
modeButton functions“Sliding
car” iconInformation display
RSC ESC TCS ABS
AdvanceTrac Off-road mode
– Default at start-up Off Enabled Off On On On Street
Off Button pressed momentarily On Sport Off On Sport Sport Street
Off Button pressed and held for more
than 5 seconds while traveling
under 35 mph (56 km/h)Flashes, then
stays onDisabled Off Off Off Off* Street
Off Vehicle speed exceeds 35 mph
(56 km/h) while/after button is
pressed and held for more than
5 secondsOn Disabled Off On Sport On Street
On Button pressed momentarily
On Sport On Off Sport SportOff-
Road
On Button pressed and held for more
than 5 secondsFlashes, then
stays onDisabled On Off Off Off*Off-
Road
Note:When off-road mode is on, pressing the stability control off button will change the ABS to an
off-road specific calibration. The ABS off-road mode desensitizes the ABS. The ABS calibration in
off-road mode is optimized for performance on off-road surfaces. This helps on very rough
terrain/adverse driving conditions where the standard ABS calibration may become too active and
hinder the type of driving required in off-road conditions.
For more information on the AdvanceTracand its operation, refer to theAdvanceTracsection
in theStability Controlchapter of yourOwner’s Manual.
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HILL DECENT CONTROL
WARNING:Hill descent control does not provide hill hold at
zero mph (0 km/h). When stopped, the parking brake must be
applied and/or the vehicle must be placed inP(Park) or it may roll
away.
Hill descent allows the driver to set and maintain vehicle speed while
descending steep grades regardless of surface conditions.
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 enabled, 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.
Hill descent control requires a cooling down interval after a period of
sustained use. The amount of time that the feature can remain active
before cooling varies with conditions. The system will provide a warning
in the information display screen and a chime will sound when the
system is about to disengage for cooling. At this time, manually apply the
brakes as needed to maintain descent speed.
Enabling Hill Descent Control and Setting the Descent Speed
1. Press and release the hill descent
button located on the center
console. A light on the button will
illuminate and a one second chime
will sound when this feature is
activated.
2. To increase descent speed, press the accelerator pedal until the
desired speed is reached.
3. To decrease descent speed, press the brake pedal until the desired
speed is reached.
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Whether accelerating or decelerating, once the desired descent speed is
reached, remove your feet from the pedals and the chosen vehicle speed
will be maintained.
See theInformation Displayschapter of yourOwner’s Manualfor hill
descent mode messages.
Disabling hill decent control
To disable hill decent control press the button located on the center
console a second time. A light on the button will turn off and a message
will appear indicating this feature has been disabled.
UPFITTER CONTROLS
The auxiliary switchboard on the
center console makes aftermarket
customization easier, with four
prewired switches attached to the
power distribution box for electrical
accessories.
These switches are labeledAUX 1,AUX 2,AUX 3andAUX 4. They
will only operate while the ignition is in the on position, whether the
engine is running or not. It is, however, recommended that the engine
remain running to maintain a battery charge when using the switches for
an extended duration or higher current draws. When switched on by the
operator they provide 10 amps, 15 amps or 30 amps of electrical battery
power for a variety of uses.
The switches control relays and
fuses that are located under the
hood in the auxiliary switch pass
through circuits. See the
Engine/Transmissionchapter of
this supplement for the underhood
overview location of this component.
AUX 1
AUX 2
AUX 3
AUX 4
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There will also be one power lead
for each switch found as a blunt-cut
and sealed wire located to the right
of the glove box door and just above
the passenger side kick panel.
You may need to pull down the
auxiliary cords to access them.
Refer to theFuseschapter of your Owner’s Manual for information on
fuse and relay locations. See your authorized dealer for service.
Additional pass through circuits that run through the dash panel and
under the hood, are located in the same location.
The relays are coded as follows:
Switch Circuit number Wire color Fuse
AUX 1 CAC05 Yellow 30A
AUX 2 CAC06 Green with
Brown Trace30A
AUX 3 CAC07 Violet with
Green Trace15A
AUX 4 CAC08 Brown 10 A
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FRONT OFF-ROAD CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:The off-road mode camera system is an off-road aid
supplement device that still requires the driver to use it in
conjunction with viewing the front of the vehicle.
WARNING:Objects that are close to either corner of the
bumper might not be seen on the screen due to the limited
coverage of the camera system.
WARNING:Drive forward as slowly as possible since higher
speeds might limit your reaction time to stop the vehicle.
WARNING:Do not use the camera system with the hood open.
If the hood is open, the camera will be out of position and the
video image may be incorrect.
WARNING:Use caution when turning ON or OFF the front
camera features while inD(Drive). Make sure the vehicle is not
moving.
Note:The front off-road camera system is a convenience feature and is
not a substitute for your front windshield. Always be aware of the
environment around you.
The front view camera provides a video image of the area in front of the
vehicle, which appears on the touch screen. It is designed to be used as
an aid in off-road conditions, such as rock-climbing, slow-speed
maneuvering, and cresting hills when the front view may otherwise be
obstructed through the windshield.
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The front camera system is located
on the front grille.
If the front grille of the vehicle is hit or damaged, check with your
authorized dealer to have your front off-road video system checked for
proper coverage and operation.
Using the Front Off-Road Camera System
Note:At night time or in dark areas, the camera system relies on the
front headlamps lighting to produce an image.
Note:The vehicle must be traveling below 15 mph (25 km/h) for the
front off-road camera to operate. Traveling above 15 mph (25 km/h)
while the camera is active will cause the camera to shut off, it will not
turn back on until the vehicle goes below 13 mph (21 km/h).
Note:Adjusting the brightness and contrast of the screen may help the
image on the screen become more clear. These settings can be adjusted
in theSettingsmenu when the front camera is active.
Note:If the front off-road mode camera system image is not clear or
seems distorted, it may be covered with water droplets, snow, mud or
any other substance. If this occurs, clean the camera lens with the front
camera washer system, or with a soft, lint-free cloth and non-abrasive
cleaner.
Turning on the Front Off-Road Camera System
The following conditions must be met to turn on the system on:
•You must be in off-road mode with electronic locking differential
(ELD) activated or
•You must be in4L
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See theOff-road modesection in theDrivingchapter of this
supplement, andElectronic Locking Differential (ELD)in the
Four-Wheel Drivechapter of yourOwners’s Manualfor information on
how to activate these systems.
1. Select theTruck Appsmenu in your information display screen.
2. Select the sub-menuOff-Road Camera
3. PressOKto enable and disable the camera.
The area displayed on the screen may vary according to the vehicle
orientation and road conditions.
Active and fixed guidelines
The front off-road video camera
includes the following features that
will assist the driver:
A. Active guidelines (will appear in
blue)
B. Objects in the green zone are
further away
C. Yellow zone
D. Objects in the red zone are
closest to your vehicle
E. Front bumper
Fixed Guidelines
As objects are getting closer to your vehicle as they move from the green
zone (B) to the yellow (C) or red zones (D). Use your forward vision to
get better coverage of the front of the vehicle while driving forward.
Active Guidelines
The active guidelines (A) show the path of intended forward motion of
the vehicle and assist a driver to align with an object in front of the
vehicle.
To use active guidelines, turn the steering wheel and point the active
guidelines toward an intended path. If the steering wheel position is
changed, the vehicle might deviate from the original intended path.
Note:The active guidelines will fade in and out depending on the steering
wheel position. When the steering wheel position is straight, the active
guidelines will be covered by the static guidelines and will not be shown.
B
E
CDA
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