lock FORD F150 2014 12.G Raptor Supplement Manual

F-150 SVT Raptor-Specific ExteriorFeatures
•6.2L Boss V8 engine
•6R80 6-speed automatic transmission
•4x4 electronic shift-on-the-fly transfercase
•Modified rear differential capable oflocking in 2H, 4H and 4L
•Torsen helical front differential forincreased capability
•4.10 front and rear axle ratios
•35 tooth spline rear axle shafts forincreased capability
•Super Cab or Crew Cab – 5.5 foot boxwith unique outer box
•Box graphics
•Hood with functional air extractors
•Hood graphics
•Unique grille
•Front off-road camera
•Front camera washer
•Dual exhaust, 3.5 inch exhaust tips
•Modified rear bumper with integratedrear tow hooks
•Heavy duty front skid plate and engineskid plate, and front tow hooks
•Cast aluminum running board/sillprotector with Durabed protection
•Front fenders with functional airextractors
•Seats with increased bolstering andunique covers
•Front and rear LED marker lamps
•Switch pack with off-road mode andhill descent buttons, and four auxiliaryswitches
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•Longer, cast aluminum lower controlarms
•Longer, forged steel upper control arms
•Front coil springs and rear leaf springs
•Fox Racing 1.8 inch piston internalbypass front shocks
•Fox Racing 1.8 inch, internal bypass,remote reservoir rear shocks
•Micro-cellular urethane jouncebumpers (front and rear)
•Raptor navigation welcome screen
•Full-size all-terrain spare tire
•Off-road specific calibrations forengine, transmission and AdvanceTracsystem
•Standard 17 inch Cast AluminumWheels
•Optional 17 inch forged aluminumbeadlock compatible wheels
•LT 315/70-17 BF Goodrich all-terraintires
Note:Your F-150 SVT Raptor is equippedwith unique front and rear high-performanceFox shock absorbers designed for severeoff-road use. Due to the hydraulic motionof the shock fluid in the unique internalbypass system, you can expect some noiseduring on-road driving, including boom,chirp, or clunk noises. This is a normalcharacteristic of the shock absorbers andyou should not attempt repair.
F-150 SVT Raptor-Specific Interior Features
•Instrument panel cluster graphics
•High line LCD cluster with unique SVToff-road screen
•Steering wheel - unique wrap withon-center marker, thumb pads andimproved grip contour
•Door trim inserts and center stack trim
•Off-road style floor mats with SVT logo
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Turning on the Front Off-road CameraSystem
Your vehicle must meet the followingconditions to turn the system on:
•You must be in off-road mode withelectronic locking differential (ELD)activated, or in 4L.
See the Off-Road Mode section in theDriving Hints chapter of this supplement,and Electronic Locking Differential (ELD)in the Four-Wheel Drive chapter of yourOwner’s Manual for information on howto activate these systems.
1.Select the Truck Apps menu in yourinformation display screen.
2.Select the sub-menu Off-RoadCamera.
3.Press OK to enable and disable thecamera.
The area displayed on the screen may varyaccording to the vehicle orientation androad conditions.
Active and Fixed Guidelines
Fixed guidelines
Active guidelines (will appear inblue)A.
Objects in the green zone arefurther awayB.
Yellow zoneC.
Objects in the red zone areclosest to your vehicleD.
Front bumperE.
As objects are getting closer to yourvehicle, they move from the green zone (B)to the yellow (C) or red zones (D). Lookthrough your windshield to get a betterfield of vision from the front of the vehiclewhile driving forward.
Active guidelines
The active guidelines (A) show the pathof intended forward motion of the vehicleand assist a driver to align with an objectin front of the vehicle.
To use active guidelines, turn the steeringwheel and point the active guidelinestoward an intended path. If the steeringwheel position is changed, the vehiclemight deviate from the original intendedpath.
Note:The active guidelines will fade in andout depending on the steering wheelposition. When the steering wheel positionis straight, the active guidelines are coveredby the static guidelines and are not shown.
Front camera washer control
The front off-road camera washer controlis located on the wiper stalk.
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It is required that your vehicle be towedwith flatbed equipment. When towing witha flatbed, 4x4 blocks must be used whenloading and unloading your vehicle. Do nottow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Companyhas not approved a slingbelt towingprocedure.
Note:If the vehicle is towed by other meansor incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur.
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS
Emergency Towing
If your vehicle becomes inoperable(without access to wheel dollies,car-hauling trailer, or flatbed transportvehicle), it can be flat-towed (all wheelson the ground, regardless of the powertrainand transmission configuration) under thefollowing conditions:
•Your vehicle is facing forward fortowing in a forward direction.
•Place the transmission in position N. Ifyou cannot move the transmission intoN, you may need to override it.
•Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
•Maximum distance is 50 miles (80kilometers).
Recreational Towing
Note:Put your climate control system inrecirculated air mode to prevent exhaustfumes from entering your vehicle.
Follow these guidelines if you have a needfor recreational towing, such as towingyour vehicle behind a motorhome. Wedesigned these guidelines to preventdamage to your transmission.
Four-wheel-down Towing
You can only tow a four-wheel drivevehicle with all wheels on the ground byplacing the transfer case in its neutralposition and engaging thefour-wheel-down towing feature. Performthe steps outlined in the following sectionafter positioning your vehicle behind thetow vehicle and properly securing themtogether.
1.Turn the ignition to the on position. Donot start the engine.
2.Press and hold the brake pedal.
3.Rotate the four-wheel drive switch to2H.
4.Shift the transmission to position N.
5.Rotate the four-wheel drive switchfrom 2H to 4L and back to 2H fivetimes within seven seconds.
Note:If completed successfully, theinformation display shows NEUTRAL TOWLEAVE IN N or NEUTRAL TOW ENABLEDLEAVE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL.This indicates that your vehicle is safe totow with all wheels on the ground
Note:If you do not see the message in thedisplay, you must perform the procedureagain from the beginning.
Note:You may hear an audible noise as thetransfer case shifts into its neutral position.This is normal.
6.Leave the transmission in position Nand turn the ignition as far as it will gotoward the off position (it will not turnfully off when the transmission is inposition N. You must leave the key inthe ignition while towing. To lock andunlock your vehicle, use the keylessentry keypad or extra set of keys.
7.Release the brake pedal.
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OFF-ROAD DRIVING
WARNING
Off-roading can be extremelydangerous and carries inherent risksthat may not be preventable evenwith the best precautions. Ford stronglyrecommends driving within your ability andtaking every safety precaution, includingthose found here and at other off-roaddriving organizations such as the Best inthe Desert Racing (www.bitd.com) andSCORE International Off-Road Racing.
In addition to providing an excellenton-road driving experience, your vehicleexcels at all types of off-road driving. Thetruck has been designed and equipped toallow you to explore those places wherethe road doesn’t take you whether it’s aforest trail or the open desert. Before goingoff-roading, consult with your localgovernmental agencies to determinedesignated off-road trails and recreationareas. Also, be sure to understand anyoff-road vehicle registration requirementsfor the area in which you plan on driving.
Tread Lightly is an educational programdesigned to increase public awareness ofland-use regulations and responsibilitiesin our nation’s wilderness areas. Ford joinsthe U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of LandManagement in encouraging you to helppreserve our national forest and otherpublic and private lands by treading lightly.
Before taking your vehicle off-roading, abasic vehicle inspection should be done tomake sure that the vehicle is in top workingcondition.
It is always recommended that at leasttwo vehicles are used while off-roading.The buddy system helps make sure thathelp is close at hand should a vehiclebecome stuck or damaged. It is also wiseto take supplies such as a first aid kit,supply of water, tow strap, cell or satellitephone with you any time an off-roadexcursion is planned.
Off-Road Mode
Off road mode changes the calibrations offour systems on the vehicle to enhance offroad performance:
•Electronic locking differential(ELD)— Any speed thresholds for theELD are lifted. The ELD will remainlocked up to the maximum vehiclespeed when engaged.
•AdvanceTrac— When off-road modeis engaged, the AdvanceTrac settingsare altered for optimized off-roadperformance.
•Transmission shifting andresponse— The transmission shiftschedule is altered for improved offroad performance. Upshifts aredelayed and occur less frequently. Thiswill provide the best possible vehicleresponse and acceleration.
•Engine throttle calibration— Theengine throttle calibration is altered forimproved off-road performance.
Note:Operating the vehicle in this modedoes not guarantee that the vehicle will notbecome stuck in sand, snow or mud or otherdebris. It is the driver’s responsibility toassess off-road situations and determine ifthe terrain is passable.
Note:Tow/haul mode will be disabledwhen off-road mode is active. If tow/haulmode is active, it will be disabled whenoff-road mode is active.
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•AdvanceTrac Sport— Pressing thestability control off button once placesthe vehicle in the off-road sport mode.In this mode Electronic Stability Control(ESC), Traction Control Stability (TCS)and Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) arealtered for a unique off-road modecalibration. TCS and ESC allow formore tire spin and vehicle slip. RollStablility Control (RCS) is disabled inthis mode.
•AdvanceTrac Disabled— Pressingand holding the stability control offbutton will disable AdvanceTrac. In thismode only off-road calibrated ABSremains active. Also, when off-roadmode is not engaged, the AdvanceTracdisabled mode will not revert toAdvanceTrac Sport mode above thespeed threshold in place. While in 4Hand 4L steering efforts will seemslightly higher.
AdvanceTrac with RSC features when using off-road mode
ABSTCSESCRSCOff-RoadModeInforma-tionDisplay
Advan-ceTracInforma-tionDisplay
SlidingCar IconButtonFunc-tions
Off -RoadMode
StreetOnOnOnOffEnabledOffDefaultat start-up
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StreetSportSportOnOffSportOnButtonpressedmoment-arily
Off
StreetOffOffOffOffDisabledFlashes,thenstays on
Buttonpressedandheld formorethan 5
Off
secondswhiletrav-elingunder35 mph(56 km/h)
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Some points to consider:
•Build up speed slowly. Initially, drive ata pace which allows ample time to fullyassess the terrain around you and tounderstand how the vehicle isresponding to both the terrain anddriver inputs. Increase pace as comfortincreases while always being mindfulof how the vehicle is responding tovarious events at different speeds.
•Find a wide open place to experimentwith different functions on the truck.Try a given maneuver with differentvehicle settings (4H vs. 4L),(differential locked vs. unlocked),(AdvanceTrac in key-on vs. single pressvs. press and hold modes) and see howthe truck responds. Start slowly andbuild pace as comfort increases.
•Similarly, in a wide open space,experiment with different drivingtechniques. For example, if the vehicleis tending to push straight ahead whentrying to negotiate a turn(understeering or plowing), a lightapplication of the brake while turningmay help rotate the truck. A wider entryto the corner or entering the cornermore slowly may help the truck turnand allow you to apply the throttlesooner after negotiating the turn.
•Remember the phrase smooth is fast.This refers to your steering, throttle,and brake movements. Smoothdecisive movements will yieldimproved results while helping toincrease safety.
•As speed increases, it is wise to lookfarther ahead of the vehicle so thatthere is time to react to oncomingobstacles. Remember that in manyoff-road environments, obstacles willbe hard to see until they are relativelynear. A good strategy is to alternatebetween looking far ahead and upcloser to the front of the vehicle asyou’re driving.
•Also remember to drive what you cansee. This refers to not driving fasterthan you are able to negotiateunforeseen upcoming obstacles. Thiscould refer to obstacles over a brow, ina ravine, in brush, in dusty conditions,and in the darkness among others.
•If you are driving in a dusty area. Be sureto leave ample distance between youand any other vehicles to make sureadequate vision.
•Always remember that you may not bethe only one in a particular recreationalarea, always be cognizant of others inyour area. This is especially true ofmotorcycles and ATV’s which may bemore difficult to spot than a full-sizedvehicle.
•If driving in desert conditions, it isadvised that you always drive with yourheadlights on to help other driversmore easily see you.
•While driving in desert conditions, themidpoint of the day is the most difficulttime to see many of the small ridgesand dips due to flat shadows from thesun being at its highest point. Extremecare should be taken at these times tonot inadvertently run into theseobstacles.
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•Proper suspension alignment is criticalfor maximum performance andoptimal tire wear. If you notice uneventire wear, have your alignment checked.
•When replacing tires, the only way toassure original performance is to usethe original equipment tire. If a differenttire is used, it should be the same size,speed rating and load rating.
Tire Rotation
Because your vehicle’s tires performdifferent jobs, they often wear differently.To make sure your tires wear evenly andlast longer, have them rotated.
The front tires are shown at the left of theillustration.
Note:Your vehicle requires tire rotationsevery 5000 miles (8000 kilometers). If younotice that the tires wear unevenly, havethem checked.
Spare Tire and Wheel
Your vehicle is equipped with anLT315/70R17 spare tire. The sparetire/wheel assembly has the samecapability as the road tire/wheel assembly,but is not equipped with a tire pressuremonitoring sensor.
USING SNOW CHAINS
The original equipment tires on your vehicleare not designed to be used with snowchains. If you will be operating your vehiclewith snow chains, use a smaller tire andwheel combination as recommended inyour Owner’s Manual.
WHEELS
Your vehicle is equipped with uniquewheels matched to the tires. To avoiddamage to your wheels:
•Maintain proper tire pressure. See TireCare (page 26).
•Due to extreme tire/wheel width, thisvehicle cannot be taken through anautomatic car wash that usesmechanical tracks, as wheel damagemay result.
•When installing wheels, always torquelug nuts to specification with a torquewrench.
•Inspect your wheels for damage on aregular basis. If you have a damagedwheel, replace it immediately.
•In the event that you encounter anabnormally harsh impact, inspect theouter diameter of your wheels, bothinside and out, for damage.
Optional Bead-Lock CompatibleWheel
Note:SVT only recommends usingbead-lock rings from Ford Racing, inconjunction with the OEM tire. Any othercombination using this wheel could resultin air loss or tire failure.
Note:Converting the bead-lock compatiblewheel to true bead-locks is for off-road useonly. On road driving is not permitted.
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If your vehicle is equipped with the optionalbead lock compatible wheel, you have theability to convert this wheel to use a truebead-lock ring, which allows operation atlow tire pressures when off-road tominimize risk of de-beading the tire. Seeyour local Ford Racing Parts Dealer formore information.
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Towing a Trailer................................................12Towing Capacity....................................................12Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.........13Emergency Towing................................................13Recreational Towing.............................................13Towing.................................................................12Transporting the Vehicle...............................12
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Using Hill Descent Control............................8Disabling Hill Descent Control...........................8Using Snow Chains........................................27
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Vehicle Care......................................................25
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Warranty Terms and Conditions..............35WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior.................................25Wheels and Tires............................................26General Information............................................26Wheels................................................................27Optional Bead-Lock CompatibleWheel...................................................................27
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