towing FORD F150 2016 13.G User Guide

Towing
List of named
trailers, No stored
trailers - Press OK to
select
Delete Trailer
List of named
trailers or default
trailers - Press OK to
Select
Change Trailer
Setup
New Trailer - Press OK to select
Add Trailer
Select Your Setting
Trailer Brake Type
Trailer Brake Effort
Select Your Setting
Change Trailer
Setup
Pro Trailer Backup
Assist only Supports
Trailers with
Conventional
Hitches. Press OK to
Exit
Conventional
Connection
Checklist
Fifth Wheel
Gooseneck
Note: Some items are optional and may not appear.
Off Road
Note: Use the arrow buttons to configure different off road choices. Off Road
Pitch, steering angle and roll
Power Distribution
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Settings
Hold OK to Clear MyKeys
Clear MyKeys
Select Your Setting
Units
Display
Setup
Temperature
Tire Pressure
Language
Information Display Controls
(Type 3) (If Equipped) •
Press the up and down arrow buttons
to scroll through and highlight the
options within a menu.
• Press the right arrow button to enter a
sub-menu. •
Press the left arrow button to exit a
menu.
• Press the OK button to choose and
confirm a setting or messages.
Main menu
You can access the menus using the
information display control. My View
Trip/Fuel
Truck Info
Towing
Off Road
Settings
My View Use the arrow buttons to choose
between the following My View
options.
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MyView
Trip 1
Trip/Fuel Screens
Add/Remove
Screens
Configure MyView
Trip 2
Fuel Economy
Fuel History
Navigation/Compass
Auto StartStop
Gauge View
Truck Info Screens
Tire Pressure
Digital Speedometer
Engine Information
MyKey Status
Trailer Status
Towing Screens
Trailer Information
Trailer Light Check
Off Road Status
Off Road Screens
Power Distribution
Up/Down moves selec-
tion in the list
Screen Selection 1
- 7
Reorder Screens
Press OK to select
Trip/Fuel Use the arrow buttons to choose
between the following trip and
fuel options.
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Truck Info
Engine Information - Oil Life, Engine Hours, Engine Idle Hours - Hold OK to Reset
MyKey Status - Admin Keys, MyKeys and MyKey Mileage
• Gauge View - Shows the turbo boost or transmission temp value.
• Tire Pressure - Shows the tire pressure psi.
• Digital Speedometer - Shows a digital display of your vehicle speed.
• Engine Information - Shows engine information.
• MyKey Status - Shows the status of your MyKeys. Tire Pressure
Displays your current vehicle tire pres- sures. Towing
Use the arrow buttons to choose
between the following towing
options.
Note: Once you select a trailer, it remains active until you set it as no longer active. An active
trailer still accumulates miles even after you physically disconnect it from your vehicle.
Note: Trailer options are not available if your vehicle speed is greater than 3mph (5km/h).
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Towing
% Grade, steering angle, gain and output display
Towing
Status
Trailer Name, Accumulated Miles, Pro Trailer Backup Assist Status - Press
OK for Trailer Options
Towing
Informa-
tion
Running, Brake/Turn Signal Light Status or No Trailer Detected
Trailer
Light
Status
Trailer Sway Control
Trailer
Setup
no active trailer
Select trailer
Programmed trailers
Default TrailerList of named
trailers, No Stored
Trailers - Press OK
to rename
Rename Trailer
Change Trailer Settings
List of named or
default trailers -
Press OK to select
Reset Trailer
Distance
Name of stored Pro
Trailer Backup
Assist trailer name
Change Pro Trailer
Sticker
No stored Pro
Backup trailers -
Press OK to select
Name of stored
conventional trailer
Add Pro Trailer
Backup
No stored conven-
tional trailer - Press
OK to select
Select Your Setting
Change Brake Type
Change Brake Effort
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Towing
List of named
trailers, No stored
trailers - Press OK
to select
Delete Trailer
Conventional, Fifth
Wheel or Goose-
neck
Change Trailer
Setup
New Trailer - Press OK to select
Add Trailer
Select Your Setting
Trailer Brake Type
Trailer Brake Effort
Select Your Setting
Trailer Setup
Pro Trailer Backup
Assist only Supports
Trailers with
Conventional
Hitches. Press OK to
Exit
Conventional
Connec-
tion Check-
list Fifth Wheel
Gooseneck
Off Road Use the arrow buttons to choose
between the following off road
options.
Off Road
Pitch, steering angle, roll, Elocker and 4X4
Power Distribution
Settings Use the arrow buttons to
configure different driver setting
choices.
Note:
Some items are optional and may
not appear.
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Trailer
Action
Message
The current gain setting for the trailer brake.
Trailer Brake Gain: {trailer gain
value:#0.0}
The current gain setting for the trailer brake when atrailer is not connected.
Trailer Brake Gain: {trailer gain
value:#0.0} No Trailer
Faults sensed in the Integrated Trailer Brake ControlModule followed by a single chime. See Towing a
Trailer (page 252).
Trailer Brake Module Fault
A correct trailer connection is sensed during a givenignition cycle.
Trailer Connected
A trailer connection becomes disconnected, either
intentionally or unintentionally, and has been sensed during a given ignition cycle.
Trailer Disconnected
The trailer sway control has detected trailer sway.
Trailer Sway Reduce Speed
There are certain faults in your vehicle wiring and trailer
wiring/brake system. See Towing a Trailer (page 252).
Trailer Wiring Fault
There is a fault with your trailer turn lamp. Check yourlamp.
Trailer Left Turn Lamps Fault
Check Lamps
There is a fault with your trailer turn lamp. Check yourlamp.
Trailer Right Turn Lamps Fault
Check Lamps
There is a fault with your trailer battery. See
Towing
a Trailer (page 252).
Trailer Battery Not Charging See
Manual
There is a fault with your vehicle trailer lighting module.See
Towing a Trailer (page 252).
Trailer Lighting Module Fault
See Manual
4WD Action
Message
A 4X4 system fault is present.
Check 4x4
The 4X4 system is making a shift.
4x4 Shift in Progress
When your vehicle is at a stop and you need to shiftinto Neutral before you select 4X4 LOW.
For 4x4 LOW Shift to N
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Manual (M) with floor shifter
With the gearshift lever in manual (M), the
driver can change gears up or down as
desired. By moving the gearshift lever from
drive position drive (D) to manual (M) you
now have control of selecting the gear you
desire using buttons on the shift lever. See
Understanding your SelectShift
Automatic
™ transmission later in this
section.
To return to normal drive (D) position,
move the shift lever back from manual (M)
to drive (D).
The transmission will operate in gears one
through six.
Third (3) with column shifter
Transmission operates in third (3) gear
only. Use third (3) gear for improved
traction on slippery roads.
Second (2)
Transmission operates in second (2) gear
only. Use second (2) gear to start-up on
slippery roads.
First (1)
• Transmission operates in first (1) gear
only.
• Provides maximum engine braking.
• Allows upshifts by moving gearshift
lever.
• Will not downshift into first (1) gear at
high speeds; allows for first (1) gear
when vehicle reaches slower speeds.
Tow/Haul Mode To activate tow/haul, press the
button on the gearshift lever
once. The TOW HAUL indicator
light will illuminate in the instrument
cluster. The tow/haul feature:
•
Delays upshifts to reduce the frequency
of transmission shifting.
• Provides engine braking in all forward
gears, which will slow your vehicle and
assist you in controlling your vehicle
when descending a grade.
• Depending on driving conditions and
load conditions, may downshift the
transmission, slow your vehicle and
control your vehicle speed when
descending a hill, without pressing the
accelerator pedal. The amount of
downshift braking provided will vary
based upon the amount the brake
pedal is pressed.
The tow/haul feature improves
transmission operation when towing a
trailer or a heavy load. All transmission
gear ranges are available when using
tow/haul.
To deactivate the tow/haul feature and
return to normal driving mode, press the
button on the gearshift lever twice. The
TOW HAUL light will deactivate. Tow/haul
will also deactivate when you power down
your vehicle. WARNING
Do not use the tow/haul feature
when driving in icy or slippery
conditions as the increased engine
braking can cause the rear wheels to slide
and your vehicle to swing around with the
possible loss of vehicle control. Sport Mode
To activate Sport Mode, press
the button on the gearshift lever
twice. The SPORT or S indicator
light will illuminate in the instrument
display
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The camera is located on the tailgate
handle.
Using the Rear View Camera
System
The rear view camera system displays
what is behind your vehicle when you place
the transmission in reverse (R).
Note:
The reverse sensing system is not
effective at speeds above 3 mph (5 km/h)
and may not detect certain angular or
moving objects.
The system uses three types of guides to
help you see what is behind your vehicle:
• Active guidelines: Show the intended
path of your vehicle while reversing.
• Fixed guidelines: Show the actual path
your vehicle is moving in while reversing
in a straight line. This can be helpful
when backing into a parking space or
aligning your vehicle with another
object behind you.
• Centerline: Helps align the center of
your vehicle with an object (for
example, a trailer).
Note: If the image comes on while the
transmission is not in reverse (R), have the
system inspected by your authorized dealer.
Note: When towing, the camera only sees
what you are towing behind your vehicle.
This might not provide adequate coverage
as it usually provides in normal operation
and you might not see some objects. In
some vehicles, the guidelines may disappear
once you engage the trailer tow connector.
Note: If your vehicle is equipped with Pro
Trailer Backup Assist you can set-up the
trailer to work with the Rear View Camera
system. See
Pro Trailer Backup Assist™
(page 253). The camera may not operate correctly
under the following conditions:
•
Nighttime or dark areas if the reverse
lamps are not operating.
• Mud, water or debris obstructs the
camera's view. Clean the lens with a
soft, lint-free cloth and non-abrasive
cleaner.
• The rear of your vehicle is hit or
damaged, causing the camera to
become misaligned.
Guidelines and the Centerline
Note: Active guidelines and fixed guidelines
are only available when the transmission is
in reverse (R).
Note: The centerline is only available if
active or fixed guidelines are on.
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In these cases the system may brake late
or unexpectedly. Stay alert and take action
when necessary.
If something hits the front end of your
vehicle or damage occurs, the
radar-sensing zone may change. This could
cause missed or false vehicle detections.
Contact an authorized dealer to have them
check for proper coverage and operation.
System Not Available
Conditions that can cause the system to
deactivate or prevent the system from
activating when requested include:
•
A blocked sensor.
• High brake temperature.
• A failure in the system or a related
system.
Note: If you disable electronic stability
control, adaptive cruise control is not
available. See Using Stability Control
(page 205).
Blocked Sensor WARNINGS
Do not use the system when towing
a trailer with aftermarked trailer
brake controls. Aftermarket trailer
brakes will not function properly when you
switch the system on because the brakes
are electronically controlled. Failing to do
so may result in loss of vehicle control,
which could result in serious injury. WARNINGS
Do not use adaptive cruise control
while you have a snow plow blade
installed.
Do not use tire sizes other than those
recommended because this can
affect the normal operation of the
system. Failing to do so may result in a loss
of vehicle control, which could result in
serious injury. A message displays if something obstructs
the radar signals from the sensor. The
sensor is behind a cover near the driver side
of the lower grille. The system cannot
detect a vehicle ahead and does not
function when something obstructs the
radar signals. The following table lists
possible causes and actions for this
message displaying.
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