Ford F150 2017 Manual

USING POWER RUNNING
BOARDS
WARNINGS
In extreme climates, excessive ice
buildup may occur, causing the
running boards not to deploy. Make
sure that the running boards have
deployed, and have finished moving before
attempting to step on them. The running
boards will resume normal function once
the blockage is cleared. Turn off the running boards before
jacking or placing any object under
your vehicle. Never place your hand
between the extended running board and
your vehicle. A moving running board may...

•
When disabled (OFF), the running
boards move to the stowed position
regardless of the door position.
• When enabled (
AUTO), the running
boards move back to the correct
positions based on the door position.
Bounce-back
The running board will reverse direction
and move to the end of travel if it
encounters an object while moving.
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ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel
when your vehicle is moving.
Note:
Make sure that you are sitting in the
correct position.  See Sitting in the Correct
Position (page 149). 1. Unlock the steering column.
2.
Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
position. 3. Lock the steering column.
Power Tilt and Telescope Steering
Column
 (If Equipped)
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel
when your vehicle is moving.
Note:
Make sure that you are sitting in the
correct...

Use the control on the side of the steering
column to adjust the position.
To adjust:
•
tilt: press the top or bottom of the
control
• telescope: press the front or rear of the
control.
Memory Feature
You can save and recall the steering
column position with the memory function.
See Memory Function (page 154).
Pressing the adjustment control during
memory recall cancels the operation. The
column responds to the adjustment
control. Easy Entry and Exit Feature
The column moves to the full up and in...

Press and hold the seek button to:
•
Tune the radio to the next station up
or down the frequency band.
• Seek through a track.
VOICE CONTROL (If Equipped) Mute.
A
Voice recognition.
B
End call.
C
Answer call.
D See your SYNC information. CRUISE CONTROL
 (If Equipped)
Type 1 Type 2
See 
Cruise Control (page 224).
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INFORMATION DISPLAY
CONTROL
See Information Displays (page 110).
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ADJUSTING THE PEDALS (If
Equipped)
Note: Never use the controls when your feet
are on the accelerator or brake pedals,
especially when the vehicle is moving.
Note: Adjust the pedals only when your
vehicle is in park (P).
Depending on your vehicle and equipment
level, the shape and location of your
power-adjustable pedal control can vary.
• If your control is vertical, then it is to
the left of the steering column and on
the instrument panel.
• If your control is horizontal, then it is on
the left side of...

WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Note:
Fully defrost the windshield before
switching on the windshield wipers.
Note: Make sure you switch off the
windshield wipers before entering a car
wash.
Note: Clean the windshield and wiper
blades if they begin to leave streaks or
smears. If that does not resolve the issue,
install new wiper blades.
Note: Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windshield. This may scratch the glass,
damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper
motor to burn out. Always use the
windshield washers before...

Use the rotary control to adjust the
sensitivity of the rain sensor. With low
sensitivity, the wipers will operate when
the sensor detects a large amount of
moisture on the windshield. With high
sensitivity, the wipers will operate when
the sensor detects a small amount of
moisture on the windshield. Adjust the
rotary control toward the windshield to
increase the moisture sensitivity.
Keep the outside of the windshield clean
because the rain sensor is very sensitive. If
the area around the interior...

LIGHTING CONTROL
Off.A
Parking lamps, instrument panel
lamps, license plate lamps and
rear lamps.
B
Headlamps.
C
High Beam Push the lever away from you to switch
the high beam on.
Push the lever forward again or pull the
lever toward you to switch the high beams
off. Headlamp Flasher
Slightly pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the headlamps.
AUTOLAMPS (If Equipped)
WARNING
The autolamps switch position may
not activate the headlamps in all low
visibility conditions, such as daytime
fog....