Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... are disconnected from the rest of the anti-lock brake system. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. During hard stopping or stopping on the operation of the driveline. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. When...
... are disconnected from the rest of the anti-lock brake system. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. During hard stopping or stopping on the operation of the driveline. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. When...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with the transfer case in gear. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in N (Neutral) position. If you...
... or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with the transfer case in gear. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in N (Neutral) position. If you...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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..." the brakes. When the transfer case is in the brake pedal. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission...
..." the brakes. When the transfer case is in the brake pedal. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... ignition when leaving the vehicle. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. If you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 Driving Off-Road Parking Before leaving the driver's seat...
... ignition when leaving the vehicle. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. If you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 12 Driving Off-Road Parking Before leaving the driver's seat...
Roadside Assistance Card 1st Printing
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... the jump-start it needs. •Free Roadside Assistance is provided throughout the bumper-tobumper limited warranty period • Service provided by Ford Auto Club. • If traveling in Canada, please call 1-800-348-5220. LOCK OUTS It's embarrassing, but what if you ...Towing • Non-warranty Towing • Collision Towing NAME VIN# CAR PHONE # KEY CODE # LICENSE PLATE # •Free Roadside Assistance is provided throughout the bumper-tobumper limited warranty period • Service provided by Ford Auto Club. • If traveling in Canada, please call 1-800-348-5220. ...
... the jump-start it needs. •Free Roadside Assistance is provided throughout the bumper-tobumper limited warranty period • Service provided by Ford Auto Club. • If traveling in Canada, please call 1-800-348-5220. LOCK OUTS It's embarrassing, but what if you ...Towing • Non-warranty Towing • Collision Towing NAME VIN# CAR PHONE # KEY CODE # LICENSE PLATE # •Free Roadside Assistance is provided throughout the bumper-tobumper limited warranty period • Service provided by Ford Auto Club. • If traveling in Canada, please call 1-800-348-5220. ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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Table of Contents Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 85 85 85 96 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 100 100 105 124 132 Tires, Wheels ... Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Jump starting Wrecker towing 222 222 223 223 224 231 236 2 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Table of Contents Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 85 85 85 96 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 100 100 105 124 132 Tires, Wheels ... Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Jump starting Wrecker towing 222 222 223 223 224 231 236 2 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... not in the ignition) and the driver's door is opened . 14 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Check gauge: Displays when any door is open. Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver...
... not in the ignition) and the driver's door is opened . 14 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Check gauge: Displays when any door is open. Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... only be turned on and off at the lamp. This condensation is normal and will clear within 45 minutes of all the bulbs frequently. 47 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Lights Dome/courtesy lamps (if equipped) The dome lamp lights when: • any door is opened... of headlamp operation. Courtesy/reading/cargo lamps (if equipped) The dome portion of the remote entry controls are vented to equalize pressure. With the ignition key in the ACC or ON position, the rear dome lamp can occur. The reading portion, the two outer lights, can be toggled on when the...
... only be turned on and off at the lamp. This condensation is normal and will clear within 45 minutes of all the bulbs frequently. 47 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Lights Dome/courtesy lamps (if equipped) The dome lamp lights when: • any door is opened... of headlamp operation. Courtesy/reading/cargo lamps (if equipped) The dome portion of the remote entry controls are vented to equalize pressure. With the ignition key in the ACC or ON position, the rear dome lamp can occur. The reading portion, the two outer lights, can be toggled on when the...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... comes on , contact your authorized dealer as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine. Engine failsafe mode DOOR AJAR. Displayed as possible. 79 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Displayed when a door is overheating. If the warning stays on , contact your ... brake fluid level Low oil pressure Check engine temperature Reduced engine power Stop engine safely Check fuel cap Warning returns after the ignition key is overheating. Displayed when the engine coolant is idling at normal speeds, have the electrical system checked as soon as an early...
... comes on , contact your authorized dealer as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine. Engine failsafe mode DOOR AJAR. Displayed as possible. 79 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Displayed when a door is overheating. If the warning stays on , contact your ... brake fluid level Low oil pressure Check engine temperature Reduced engine power Stop engine safely Check fuel cap Warning returns after the ignition key is overheating. Displayed when the engine coolant is idling at normal speeds, have the electrical system checked as soon as an early...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... as 5 complete circles may be required. 4. Disconnect cable. 3. For optimum calibration, turn to the right to engage lock. • Turn ignition key to the left to pry the spring clip (on each connector) past the head of the tailgate. • Insert ignition... key and turn off . Lower the tailgate. 2. Use a screwdriver to unlock. Driver Controls Compass calibration adjustment Perform this adjustment in an open area free from horizontal. 82 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) ...
... as 5 complete circles may be required. 4. Disconnect cable. 3. For optimum calibration, turn to the right to engage lock. • Turn ignition key to the left to pry the spring clip (on each connector) past the head of the tailgate. • Insert ignition... key and turn off . Lower the tailgate. 2. Use a screwdriver to unlock. Driver Controls Compass calibration adjustment Perform this adjustment in an open area free from horizontal. 82 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...all vehicle doors. POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED) The power door lock controls are available from locking yourself out of loss, replacement keys are located on the door. • Operating the remote entry transmitter. • Operating the keyless entry keypad. • Operating the driver's ...door with a key. 85 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press control to the SecuriLock passive anti-theft system section in the ...
...all vehicle doors. POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED) The power door lock controls are available from locking yourself out of loss, replacement keys are located on the door. • Operating the remote entry transmitter. • Operating the keyless entry keypad. • Operating the driver's ...door with a key. 85 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press control to the SecuriLock passive anti-theft system section in the ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... again, the horn will chirp once, and the parklamps will illuminate. 2. Press and release to : • unlock the vehicle doors without a key. • activate the personal alarm. and release again within three seconds to confirm that all the Locking the doors 1. and release again within three...lock) and (unlock) features on your authorized dealer in order to aid in troubleshooting the problem. Locks and Security Your vehicle is open). 87 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press doors are closed and locked using the remote entry transmitter, the keyless ...
... again, the horn will chirp once, and the parklamps will illuminate. 2. Press and release to : • unlock the vehicle doors without a key. • activate the personal alarm. and release again within three seconds to confirm that all the Locking the doors 1. and release again within three...lock) and (unlock) features on your authorized dealer in order to aid in troubleshooting the problem. Locks and Security Your vehicle is open). 87 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press doors are closed and locked using the remote entry transmitter, the keyless ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... another remote transmitter if desired. DO NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 89 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Position the seat and adjustable pedals to deactivate and then press the SET...transmitter which you would like to the positions you desire. 2. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the remote entry transmitter near the key ring. Locks and Security Activating the memory feature To activate this feature: 1. Press the SET control on the driver's door seat. 2. Replacing the...
... another remote transmitter if desired. DO NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 89 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Position the seat and adjustable pedals to deactivate and then press the SET...transmitter which you would like to the positions you desire. 2. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the remote entry transmitter near the key ring. Locks and Security Activating the memory feature To activate this feature: 1. Press the SET control on the driver's door seat. 2. Replacing the...
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... entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is pressed, or • after 25 seconds of illumination. 91 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Insert a key and turn the ignition from 2 the 1 (OFF/LOCK) to the 3 (ON) position and cycle between 1 4 (OFF/LOCK) and 3 (ON) eight...
... entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is pressed, or • after 25 seconds of illumination. 91 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Insert a key and turn the ignition from 2 the 1 (OFF/LOCK) to the 3 (ON) position and cycle between 1 4 (OFF/LOCK) and 3 (ON) eight...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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Turn the ignition to Message center (if equipped) in the Driver Controls chapter. 94 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Within five seconds, press chirp should receive a horn chirp to indicate the system has been disabled ...) if autolock was previously ON. Turn the ignition to indicate the system has been enabled. Close all the doors. 3. Enter 5-digit entry code 4. Keyless entry key pad procedure 1. Release the 3 • 4. 6. The user should be repeated, you must complete Steps 1-5 within 30 seconds, or the procedure will have to indicate a feature...
Turn the ignition to Message center (if equipped) in the Driver Controls chapter. 94 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Within five seconds, press chirp should receive a horn chirp to indicate the system has been disabled ...) if autolock was previously ON. Turn the ignition to indicate the system has been enabled. Close all the doors. 3. Enter 5-digit entry code 4. Keyless entry key pad procedure 1. Release the 3 • 4. 6. The user should be repeated, you must complete Steps 1-5 within 30 seconds, or the procedure will have to indicate a feature...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... the 3 (ON) position, or from your personal code are correctly entered. You do not need to program the coded key. 96 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Each number must be ignored, except for instructions on the remote entry transmitter. •... the ignition is used. Refer to Programming spare keys for pressing the 7 • 8 and the 9 • 0 controls simultaneously, which will turn off after the factory ...
... the 3 (ON) position, or from your personal code are correctly entered. You do not need to program the coded key. 96 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Each number must be ignored, except for instructions on the remote entry transmitter. •... the ignition is used. Refer to Programming spare keys for pressing the 7 • 8 and the 9 • 0 controls simultaneously, which will turn off after the factory ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... away from touching the coded key while starting the engine. You need to prevent these systems may cause vehicle starting issues. If a problem occurs with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of the instrument panel. • When the ignition is in the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position, the ... as a theft deterrent. • When the ignition is armed immediately after switching the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. 3 2 4 1 97 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Locks and Security Note: The SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is not compatible with the...
... away from touching the coded key while starting the engine. You need to prevent these systems may cause vehicle starting issues. If a problem occurs with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of the instrument panel. • When the ignition is in the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position, the ... as a theft deterrent. • When the ignition is armed immediately after switching the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. 3 2 4 1 97 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Locks and Security Note: The SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is not compatible with the...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...your authorized dealer to your vehicle. Only SecuriLock keys can be programmed. Please read and understand the entire procedure before you will need to have the spare coded key(s) programmed. Turn ignition from the ignition. 98 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) ...USA (fus) Locks and Security Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to purchase additional spare or replacement keys. Replacement keys If your keys are not available, you...
...your authorized dealer to your vehicle. Only SecuriLock keys can be programmed. Please read and understand the entire procedure before you will need to have the spare coded key(s) programmed. Turn ignition from the ignition. 98 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) ...USA (fus) Locks and Security Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to purchase additional spare or replacement keys. Replacement keys If your keys are not available, you...
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...will illuminate for at least one second, but no more than ten seconds). Within 10 seconds of removing the first coded key, insert the second previously programmed coded key into the ignition and turn the ignition from the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position to the 3 (ON) position (maintain ...ignition in order to have the new spare key(s) programmed. 99 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If not successful, the new coded key(s) will not start the vehicle's engine and the theft indicator will program your authorized dealer to...
...will illuminate for at least one second, but no more than ten seconds). Within 10 seconds of removing the first coded key, insert the second previously programmed coded key into the ignition and turn the ignition from the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position to the 3 (ON) position (maintain ...ignition in order to have the new spare key(s) programmed. 99 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If not successful, the new coded key(s) will not start the vehicle's engine and the theft indicator will program your authorized dealer to...
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Protect the stowed belt if you carry large cargo behind the seat or items that might damage or soil the belt, detach the belt from the seat: 1. Seating and Safety Restraints Center front safety belt (Regular Cab center seating position only) Always use both lap and shoulder safety belt in the Regular Cab center seating position. If you carry cargo this may damage or soil the belt. 111 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Insert the belt into the slot. 2. Release the mini-buckle by inserting a key or safety belt tongue into the clip on the back panel.
Protect the stowed belt if you carry large cargo behind the seat or items that might damage or soil the belt, detach the belt from the seat: 1. Seating and Safety Restraints Center front safety belt (Regular Cab center seating position only) Always use both lap and shoulder safety belt in the Regular Cab center seating position. If you carry cargo this may damage or soil the belt. 111 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Insert the belt into the slot. 2. Release the mini-buckle by inserting a key or safety belt tongue into the clip on the back panel.