Get Driving Hints Guide for Ford F 150 Light Truck 2023

Trailer Reverse Guidance(If Equipped)

TRAILER REVERSE GUIDANCE –

Why does the trailer not reverse

straight?

FREQUENTLYASKEDQUESTIONS

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The road conditions, such as road

What does it mean if the system

does not detect a trailer that is

setup with a sticker?

camber and road slope, could affect

how straight the system can reverse.

You can compensate for the trailer

drifting to the right or left by slowly

turning the knob until the trailer is

following your desired path and then

holding the knob in that position.

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The system could be having trouble

identifying the sticker. The system

requires a clear view of the sticker

placed on the trailer. You must keep

the camera lens and sticker clean for

the system to correctly operate. If the

system cannot initially detect the

trailer, it could be necessary for you to

change the lighting conditions by

moving your vehicle and trailer or

waiting until the conditions change.

See Applying the Trailer Reverse

Aid Sticker (page 456). Deleting the

trailer and repeating the setup and

calibration could improve performance,

but some trailers are not compatible

with the sticker and camera system. If

the system consistently does not

detect the trailer with the sticker setup,

you may choose to setup the trailer

with a sensor.

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Other factors, such as the hitch

connection or trailer suspension, could

affect how straight the system can

reverse the trailer. You can

compensate for the trailer drifting to

the right or left by slowly turning the

knob until the trailer is following your

desired path and then holding the knob

in that position.

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The sensor could be incorrectly

installed. Make sure the sensor is

correctly installed.

What does it mean if the system

remains on one message for an

extended time during calibration

when setting up the system with

the sticker?

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Note: The system is designed to be used

with the same trailer connection every time

you choose the trailer from the touchscreen.

When using a different drawbar or a

different pin hole on drawbars with more

than one, connecting the drawbar to your

vehicle affects the trailer position and you

may need to repeat the trailer setup and

calibration process.

The camera could require cleaning.

You could have a blocked sticker. Verify

the sticker is in the proper location. See

Applying the Trailer Reverse Aid

Sticker (page 456).

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The drawbar could be outside of the

allowed range of 4–19 in (10–48 cm).

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Trailer Reverse Guidance (If Equipped)

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The system could have difficulties

What does it mean if the system

displays that it is not available?

recognizing the sticker based on

environmental factors. You could need

to move to a different area to change

the lighting and background or you

could need to change the direction you

are driving. You could also try setting

up the system at a different time of

day.

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There could be a sub-system that the

system uses that is not correctly

operating. If the system continues to

display it is not available, visit your

authorized dealer to have your vehicle

checked.

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There could be a battery voltage issue.

Make sure the battery is correctly

charged. If the system continues to

display it is not available, visit your

authorized dealer to have your vehicle

checked.

Some trailers are not compatible with

the sticker and camera system. If the

issue persists, set up the trailer with a

sensor purchased from your authorized

dealer. See Trailer Sensor

Installation (page 456).

What does it mean if the system

displays that driving is required to

initialize steering?

What does it mean if the system

pauses during calibration?

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There could be steering input or trailer

movement during the straight drive

portion of the calibration process.

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The steering system needs to learn

internal parameters to fully turn on the

feature. Drive your vehicle straight

forward above 25 mph (40 km/h) for

approximately 5 minutes.

What does it mean if the system

displays hold steering steady

during turn?

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Your vehicle is new, there is a battery

voltage issue or you have serviced the

steering system.

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Part of the calibration process for the

sticker setup requires a steady turn. If

you are continually moving the steering

wheel during the turn, this delays the

calibration process. To enable the

calibration process, hold the steering

wheel at the same position when

turning.

What does it mean if the system

requires you to pull forward to

initialize?

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This occurs when the vehicle has not

moved during the current key cycle

after you connect and select the trailer

in the touchscreen, or you operate the

system at speeds below 1 mph

(1 km/h) for an extended period of

time. Drive forward above 2 mph

(3 km/h) and the system indicates

when it initializes.

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Trailer Reverse Guidance(If Equipped)

What does it mean if the trailer is

What does it mean when the

system tells you to take control of

the steering wheel?

at its maximum angle or the

system deactivated by trailer

angle?

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You have touched the steering wheel

when the system is steering. Avoid

touching the wheel during system

operation.

You have exceeded the maximum

speed for the feature. The system is no

longer steering the vehicle and you

must take over steering.

The system does not detect the trailer.

The system is no longer steering the

vehicle and you must take over

steering.

An internal condition for system

operation is not met that requires your

vehicle to return to manual control of

the steering.

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You are at the maximum controllable

trailer angle for the system. Place your

vehicle in drive (D) and pull forward to

get the truck and trailer back to an

in-line position.

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The trailer could need to be

recalibrated. Check that the correct

trailer is selected in the touchscreen.

Verify the sensor is installed according

to the instructions included in the

sensor kit and check that the drawbar

and the trailer dimensions are within

the allowed range. Then, delete the

trailer from the system and repeat the

setup process to calibrate the trailer.

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The drawbar or the trailer dimensions

are outside of the supported range. The

system is designed to work with

How do I use a sticker if I have

previously setup a trailer with the

sensor?

drawbars that have a license plate to

hitch ball center measurement of

9–18 in (23–46 cm) when installed.

The system is designed to work with

trailers that have a hitch point to center

of the axle or axles measurement of

6–33 ft (1.85–10.05 m). Do not

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Disconnect the sensor wiring and add

a new trailer to the system and follow

the instructions for setup with a sticker.

See Applying the Trailer Reverse

Aid Sticker (page 456). If your vehicle

does not support the sticker option, the

touchscreen instructs you to install the

sensor again.

attempt to use drawbars or trailers that

have a length outside of this range as

the system performance degrades and

could cause improper system function.

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The sensor could be incorrectly

installed. Make sure the sensor is

correctly installed.

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Trailer Reverse Guidance (If Equipped)

Why does the system not detect a

sensor?

What does it mean if the system

does not detect a trailer when

configured with a sensor?

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There could be an issue with the

connection. Make sure that the 12-way

connector is fully inserted into the

12-way socket, that the red rubber seal

is not visible when the connector is fully

inserted and that the wiring harness

sensor connection is fully inserted at

the trailer sensor.

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Verify that you properly connected the

sensor. See Trailer Sensor

Installation (page 456). Repeat

calibration on a different route if you

have verified sensor installation.

What if I want to use a sensor for

the trailer instead of a sticker?

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The wiring harness could be damaged.

Check for damaged wiring between the

12-way connector and the trailer

sensor.

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Install the sensor and connect the

sensor wiring before adding the new

trailer to the system. You must connect

the sensor before you add the trailer.

If your vehicle did not come with a

sensor, you can purchase one from your

authorized dealer.

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There could be multiple sensors

connected to your vehicle. Make sure

only one sensor is connected at a time.

The sensor could be incorrectly

installed. Make sure the sensor is

installed on a vertical surface with the

arrows pointing straight up.

What does it mean if the system

remains on one message for an

extended time during calibration

when setting up the system with

the sensor?

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The trailer length could be outside the

allowed range. The system is designed

to work with trailers that have a hitch

point to center of the axle or axles

measurement of 6–33 ft

(1.85–10.05 m).

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The road surface could be too rough or

bumpy. Try calibrating the system on

a smoother road surface, such as an

open parking lot.

The sensor could be incorrectly

installed. Make sure the sensor is

installed on a vertical surface with the

arrows pointing straight up.

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Driving Hints

BASIC OFF-ROAD DRIVING

OFF-ROAD DRIVING

TECHNIQUES - EXCLUDING:

RAPTOR

Off-road Driving Hints

WHAT IS OFF-ROAD DRIVING

Off-road driving is driving your vehicle on

unsurfaced roads or trails, made from dirt,

rocks, sand and mud.

Before taking your vehicle off-roading, a

basic vehicle inspection should be done to

make sure that the vehicle is in top working

condition. It is always recommended that

at least two vehicles are used while

off-roading. The buddy system helps make

sure that help is close at hand should a

vehicle become stuck or damaged. It is also

wise to take supplies such as a first aid kit,

supply of water, tow strap, cell or satellite

phone with you any time an off-road

excursion is planned.

1. Grip the steering wheel with thumbs

on the outside of the rim. This will

reduce the risk of injury due to abrupt

steering wheel motions that occur

when negotiating rough terrain.

2. Throttle, brake and steering inputs

should be made in a smooth and

controlled manner. Sudden inputs to

the controls can cause loss of traction

or upset the vehicle, especially while

on loose terrain or while crossing

obstacles such as rocks or logs.

3. Look ahead on your route noting

upcoming obstacles, or any other

factors which may indicate a change

in available traction, and adjust the

vehicle speed and route accordingly.

OFF-ROAD DRIVING

PRECAUTIONS - RAPTOR

WARNING: If you continue to drive

your vehicle when the engine is

overheating, the engine could stop

without warning. Failure to follow this

instruction could result in the loss of

control of your vehicle.

Before going off-road driving, consult with

all the appropriate government entities to

determine where you are legally allowed

to operate your vehicle and what permits

or registrations are required to do so.

Inspect your vehicle before and after any

off-road driving.

Familiarize yourself with the dimensions

of your vehicle including approach angles,

breakover angles, and ground clearance.

Also familiarize yourself with the features

of your vehicle. Some of these features

such as drive modes and cameras can

improve your off-road driving experience.

4. When driving off-road, if the front or

rear suspension is bottoming out

and/or excessive contact with the

skid-plates is encountered, reduce

vehicle speed to avoid potential

damage to the vehicle.

Secure loose objects inside your vehicle

and in the cargo area.

5. When with other vehicles, it is

recommended that communication is

used, and the lead vehicle notify other

vehicles of obstacles that could cause

potential vehicle damage.

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6. Always keep available ground

clearance in mind and pick a route that

minimizes the risk of catching the

underside of the vehicle on an obstacle.

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Always attempt to climb a steep hill

along the fall line of the slope and not

diagonally.

If the vehicle is unable to make it up

the hill, DO NOT attempt to turn back

down the slope. Place the vehicle in

low range and slowly back down in

reverse.

When descending a steep slope, select

low gear and engage hill descent

control. Use the throttle and brake

pedals to control your descent speed.

7. When negotiating low speed obstacles,

applying light brake pressure in

conjunction with the throttle will help

prevent the vehicle from jerking and

will allow you to negotiate the obstacle

in a more controlled manner. Using 4L

will also help with this.

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8. Off-roading requires a high degree of

concentration. Even if your local law

does not prohibit alcohol use while

driving off-road, Ford strongly

recommends against drinking if you

plan to off-road.

Note: Hill descent control is functional in

reverse and should be used in this situation.

BASIC OFF-ROAD DRIVING

TECHNIQUES - RAPTOR

Grip the steering wheel with your thumbs

on the outside of the rim. This reduces the

risk of injury due to abrupt steering wheel

motions that occur when negotiating rough

terrain.

If you are driving in a dusty area, be sure to

leave ample distance between your vehicle

and any other vehicles to allow for

adequate vision.

Crossing Obstacles

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Review the path ahead before

attempting to cross any obstacle. It is

best if the obstacle is reviewed from

outside the vehicle so that there is a

good understanding of terrain condition

both in front of and behind the

obstacle.

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Approach obstacles slowly.

If a large obstacle such as a rock

cannot be avoided, choose a path that

places the rock directly under the tire

rather than the undercarriage of the

vehicle. This will help prevent damage

to the vehicle.

DRIVING OFF-ROAD - RAPTOR

Driving In Snow and Ice

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Ditches and washouts should be

crossed at a 45° angle, allowing each

wheel to independently cross the

obstacle.

WARNING: Do not become

overconfident in the ability of four-wheel

drive vehicles. Although a four-wheel

drive vehicle may accelerate better than

a two-wheel drive vehicle in low traction

situations, it won't stop any faster than

two-wheel drive vehicles. Always drive

at a safe speed.

Hill Climbing

WARNING: Extreme care should

be used when steering the vehicle in

reverse down a slope so as not to cause

the vehicle to swerve out of control.

Make sure you allow sufficient distance

between your vehicle and other vehicles

for stopping.

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Driving Hints

Driving In Sand

Driving Through Water

When driving over sand, try to keep all four

wheels on the most solid area of the trail.

WARNING: Do not attempt to

cross a deep, fast flowing body of water.

Failure to follow this instruction could

result in the loss of control of your

vehicle, personal injury or death.

Driving In Mud

Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle

speed or direction when you are driving in

mud.

After driving through mud, clean your

vehicle. Excess mud stuck on the wheels

and tires and rotating components can

cause an imbalance and result in damage.

The key to a safe crossing is the water

depth, current and bottom of the water's

condition. On soft bottoms, the vehicle

sinks in, effectively increasing the water

level on the vehicle. Make sure to consider

this when determining the depth of water.

Note: The vehicle brakes are less effective

when wet or muddy.

Determine the depth and speed of the

current before attempting a water crossing.

Driving Over Rocks and Gravel

Never attempt to straddle a rock that is

large enough to strike your axles or

undercarriage.

Leave a generous gap between your

vehicle and other vehicles to minimize the

risk of damage. Avoid dust clouds as they

reduce visibility.

Be aware that obstacles and debris could

be beneath the water’s surface.

Note: Cross flowing water at an angle

heading slightly upstream.

Note: Tread lightly and avoid damage to

the environment.

Water can cause permanent damage that

may not be covered by your vehicle

warranty. See Driving Through Water

Limitations (page 470).

Climbing A Hill

Note: Failure to follow the recommended

WARNING: Extreme care should

be used when steering the vehicle in

reverse down a slope so as not to cause

the vehicle to swerve out of control.

speeds can result in vehicle damage.

Muddy waters can reduce the cooling

system effectiveness by depositing debris

into the radiator.

High currents even in shallow water can

wash the dirt out from around your tires or

push your vehicle across slippery rocks or

surfaces.

Do not drive over the crest of a hill without

seeing what conditions are on the other

side. Do not drive in reverse over a hill

without the aid of an observer.

Note: Avoid turning on steep slopes or hills.

A danger lies in losing traction, slipping

sideways and possible vehicle roll over.

Do not cross any body of water that is fast

flowing and rising.

Note: Too much acceleration can cause

the tires to slip, spin or lose traction,

resulting in loss of vehicle control.

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Vehicles used to traverse water should be

Crossing A Ravine, Gully, Ditch,

Washout Or Rut

periodically inspected for signs of water

ingestion in all of the vehicle's fluids. If

water is found inside your vehicle fluids,

service your vehicle or see an authorized

dealer.

Review the path ahead before attempting

to cross any obstacle.

Driving Over Logs

Avoid Getting High-Centered

Review the path ahead before attempting

to cross any obstacle.

Always keep available ground clearance

in mind and pick a route that minimizes the

risk of catching the underside of the vehicle

on an obstacle and getting high-centered.

DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE AT HIGH

SPEEDS - RAPTOR

Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

If you plan on using your vehicle for severe,

high speed off-road use, we recommend

the following:

WARNING: Do not spin the wheels

at over 34 mph (55 km/h). The tires may

fail and injure a passenger or bystander.

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Equipping your vehicle with the safety

equipment appropriate for off-road

recovery.

Using personal safety equipment,

including a certified helmet and

approved neck restraint device.

Doing a low speed reconnaissance run

in unfamiliar areas to become aware

of any obstacles that you could

encounter.

Recovery hooks are mounted to the

vehicle's structure and are used to pull out

the vehicle from a surface or location when

stuck. Recover your vehicle using various

towing apparatus attached to your

recovery hook such as winch, open hook,

or strap.

Note: Do not use recovery hooks to

recreationally tow your vehicle. See

Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle (page

485).

Note: Do not rock your vehicle if the engine

is not at normal operating temperature as

damage to the transmission could occur.

Note: Do not rock your vehicle for more

than a minute as damage to the

transmission and tires could occur or the

engine could overheat.

Your vehicle can incur damage if driven

beyond its capabilities. Skid plates, shock

guards and running boards are designed

to help limit damage to vital components

and exterior finishes, but cannot prevent

all damage if driven in extreme off-road

conditions. Damage to skid plates, shock

guards, running boards and exterior

finishes as well as bent, cracked or broken

body, frame and chassis components may

not be covered by warranty.

If you are unable to free your vehicle call

roadside assistance. See Roadside

Assistance (page 478).

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Driving Hints

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Always determine the depth before

DRIVING THROUGH WATER

LIMITATIONS - RAPTOR

attempting a water crossing. Never

drive through water that is higher than

the bottom of the wheel hubs.

Model

Maximum Wading

Depth

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Slowly proceed and avoid splashing

water any more than is necessary.

All.

32 in (810 mm)

Be aware that obstacles and debris

may be beneath the water’s surface.

When you are driving though water do not

exceed 4 mph (7 km/h).

Keep the doors fully closed during the

water crossing.

After driving through water and as soon

as it is safe to do so check the brakes,

horn, lights, and steering wheel to

confirm those systems are functioning

properly.

WATER WADING - EXCLUDING:

RAPTOR

WARNING: Do not attempt to

cross a deep, fast flowing body of water.

Failure to follow this instruction could

result in the loss of control of your

vehicle, personal injury or death.

Note: Engine damage can occur if water

enters the air filter.

WATER WADING - RAPTOR

As the water depth increases, you must

reduce your vehicle speed to avoid

potential vehicle damage.

WARNING: Do not attempt to

cross a deep, fast flowing body of water.

Failure to follow this instruction could

result in the loss of control of your

vehicle, personal injury or death.

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Always determine the depth before

attempting a water crossing.

Slowly proceed and avoid splashing

water any more than is necessary.

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Be aware that obstacles and debris

Using Trail Control

Trail Control provides you the ability to

maneuver the vehicle without using the

throttle and brake pedals.

may be beneath the water’s surface.

Keep the doors fully closed during the

water crossing.

After driving through water and as soon

as it is safe to do so check the brakes,

horn, lights, and steering wheel to

confirm those systems are functioning

properly.

The system controls acceleration and

braking in difficult off-road environments,

which allows you to focus on steering. See

Trail Control (page 312).

Trail Control Performance:

Note: Engine damage can occur if water

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Manages wheel slip to maximize

enters the air filter.

traction.

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Provides braking to maximize traction

in descents.

OFF-ROAD DRIVING AIDS -

RAPTOR

Selecting an Off-Road Drive Mode

Using Trail One Pedal Drive(If

Equipped)

Using the appropriate drive mode increases

your vehicle's control. See Drive Mode

Control (page 362).

Trail one pedal drive allows you to

accelerate and brake using only the

accelerator pedal.

Use this when driving over large obstacles,

such as rocks or logs, to help maintain a

constant vehicle speed.

In 4H, the system offers lift pedal braking

and auto hill hold functionality. See What

Is Trail One Pedal Drive (page 313).

Using Four-Wheel Drive

Your vehicle has a four-wheel drive system

that offers various modes to help you

optimize traction on any off-road surface.

See Four-Wheel Drive (page 274).

Using the Cameras Off-Road

Use the 360 degree camera to enhance

your off-road experience. See 360 Degree

Camera (page 332).

Note: Trail one pedal drive is only available

when the vehicle is in 4H or 4L.

AFTER DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE

OFF-ROAD-EXCLUDING:RAPTOR

Using the Rear Differential Lock

When engaged, the rear differential lock

provides additional traction to your vehicle

by forcing the two rear wheels to turn at

the same speed.

WARNING: After off-road use,

before returning to the road, check the

wheels and tires for damage. Off-road

use may cause damage to your wheels

and tires that can lead to tire failure, loss

of vehicle control, serious injury or death.

Note: Rear differential lock is only available

when the vehicle is in 4H or 4L. See

Electronic Locking Differential (page 284).

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AFTER DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE

OFF-ROAD - RAPTOR

WARNING: Always re-inflate tires

to recommended tire pressures before

the vehicle is operated on-road. The

recommended pressure is located on the

tire label or safety certification label,

located on the B-pillar, inside the driver's

door.

WARNING: After off-road use,

before returning to the road, check the

wheels and tires for damage. Off-road

use may cause damage to your wheels

and tires that can lead to tire failure, loss

of vehicle control, serious injury or death.

Driving off-road places more stress on your

vehicle than most on-road driving. After

driving off-road check for damage to your

vehicle and, if necessary, have your vehicle

fixed as soon as possible.

Inspect the underbody of your vehicle by

checking tires, body structure, steering,

suspension, and exhaust system for

damage.

WARNING: Always re-inflate tires

to recommended tire pressures before

the vehicle is operated on-road. The

recommended pressure is located on the

tire label or safety certification label,

located on the B-pillar, inside the driver's

door.

Check the radiator for mud and debris and

Driving off-road places more stress on your

vehicle than most on-road driving. After

driving off-road, check for damage and, if

necessary, have your vehicle repaired by

an authorized dealer.

Inspect the underbody of your vehicle by

checking tires, body structure, steering,

suspension, and exhaust system for

damage.

clean as needed.

Remove accumulations of plants or brush.

These things could be a fire hazard or hide

damage to the fuel lines, brake hoses, and

propeller shafts.

After extended operation in mud, sand,

water, or similar dirty conditions, inspect

the underbody and clean your vehicle as

soon as possible.

If you experience unusual vibration after

driving in mud, slush or similar conditions,

check the wheels for impacted material.

Impacted material can cause vibrations

while driving and wheel imbalance.

Remove the material to resolve the

problem.

Check the radiator for mud and debris and

clean as needed.

Remove accumulations of plants or brush.

These things could be a fire hazard or hide

damage to the fuel lines, brake hoses, and

propeller shafts.

After operation in mud, sand, water, or

similar dirty conditions, inspect the

underbody and clean your vehicle.

COLD WEATHER

PRECAUTIONS

The functional operation of some

components and systems can be affected

at temperatures below approximately

-13°F (-25°C).

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Driving Hints

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Plan your journey and check the traffic

DRIVING ON SNOW AND ICE

before you set off. It is more efficient

to combine errands into a single trip

whenever possible.

WARNING: If you are driving in

slippery conditions that require tire

chains or cables, then it is critical that

you drive cautiously. Keep speeds down,

allow for longer stopping distances and

avoid aggressive steering to reduce the

chances of a loss of vehicle control

which can lead to serious injury or death.

If the rear end of your vehicle slides while

cornering, steer in the direction of the

slide until you regain control of your

vehicle.

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Avoid idling the engine in cold weather

or for extended periods. Start the

engine only when you are ready to set

off.

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Do not carry unnecessary weight in your

vehicle as extra weight wastes fuel.

Do not add unnecessary accessories

to the exterior of your vehicle, for

example running boards. If you use a

roof rack, remember to fold it down or

remove it when not in use.

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Do not shift into neutral when you are

braking or when your vehicle is slowing

down.

On ice and snow, you should drive more

slowly than usual. Your vehicle has a four

wheel anti-lock brake system, do not pump

the brake pedal. See Anti-Lock Braking

System Limitations (page 291).

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Shut all windows when driving at high

speeds.

Switch off all electric systems when

not in use, for example air conditioning.

Make sure that you unplug any

accessories from the auxiliary power

points when not in use.

BREAKING-IN

Your vehicle requires a break-in period. For

the first 1,000 mi (1,600 km), avoid driving

at high speeds, heavy braking, aggressive

shifting or using your vehicle to tow. During

this time, your vehicle may exhibit some

unusual driving characteristics.

FLOOR MATS

WARNING: Use a floor mat

designed to fit the footwell of your

vehicle that does not obstruct the pedal

area. Failure to follow this instruction

could result in the loss of control of your

vehicle, personal injury or death.

DRIVING ECONOMICALLY

The following helps to improve fuel

consumption:

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Drive smoothly, accelerate gently and

anticipate the road ahead to avoid

heavy braking.

Regularly check your tire pressures and

make sure that they are inflated to the

correct pressure.

Follow the recommended maintenance

schedule and carry out the

recommended checks.

WARNING: Pedals that cannot

move freely can cause loss of vehicle

control and increase the risk of serious

personal injury.

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Note: Regularly check the floor mats to

make sure they are secure.

WARNING: Secure the floor mat

to both retention devices so that it

cannot slip out of position and interfere

with the pedals. Failure to follow this

instruction could result in the loss of

control of your vehicle, personal injury or

death.

WARNING:Do not place additional

floor mats or any other covering on top

of the original floor mats. This could

result in the floor mat interfering with the

operation of the pedals. Failure to follow

this instruction could result in the loss of

control of your vehicle, personal injury or

death.

WARNING: Always make sure that

objects cannot fall into the driver foot

well while your vehicle is moving. Objects

that are loose can become trapped

under the pedals causing a loss of

vehicle control.

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To install floor mats that have eyelets,

position the floor mat eyelet over the

retention post and press down to lock in

position. Repeat for all eyelets on the floor

mat.

To remove the floor mats, reverse the

installation procedure.

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SNOW PLOWING

PRECAUTIONS

Your vehicle is not approved for snow

plowing. Never snow plow with your

vehicle.

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Note: Do not remove or defeat the tripping

SNOW PLOWING

PRECAUTIONS

mechanisms designed into the snow

removal equipment by its manufacturer.

Doing so could cause damage to your

vehicle and the snow removal equipment

as well as possible airbag deployment.

WARNING: Modifying or adding

equipment to the front of your vehicle

could affect the performance of the

airbag system, increasing the risk of

injury. This includes the hood, bumper

system, frame, front body structure, tow

hooks, hood pins, push bar and

snowplows.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

WITH A SNOWPLOW

Weight limits and guidelines for selecting

and installing the snowplow are in the Ford

Truck Body Builders Layout Book. For

additional information, visit

WARNING: Do not attempt to

service, repair, or modify the

www.fordbbas.com/home.

supplementary restraint system or

associated components. Failure to

follow this instruction could result in

personal injury or death.

A typical snowplow installation affects the

following:

•

Front gross axle weight rating. See

What Is the Gross Axle Weight

Rating (page 405).

Gross vehicle weight rating. See What

Is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

(page 405).

WARNING: All occupants of your

vehicle, including the driver, should

always properly wear their seatbelts,

even when an airbag supplemental

restraint system is provided. Failure to

properly wear your seatbelt could

seriously increase the risk of injury or

death.

•

Braking and steering.

Front wheel toe. See the Ford

Workshop Manual.

•

Headlight aim. See Adjusting the

Headlamps (page 515).

WARNING: Do not spin the wheels

at over 34 mph (55 km/h). The tires may

fail and injure a passenger or bystander.

Tire air pressure. See Information on

the Tire Sidewall (page 538).

Note: Do not exceed the front gross axle

Note: Look for an alterer’s label on your

vehicle from the snowplow installer

certifying that the installation meets all

applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety

Standards (FMVSS).

weight rating or gross vehicle weight rating.

Note: Your vehicle may require rear ballast

weight for proper braking and steering.

Your vehicle has a driver and passenger

airbag supplemental restraint system. The

supplemental restraint system activates

in certain frontal and offset frontal

collisions when the vehicle sustains

sufficient longitudinal deceleration.

Note: Federal and some local regulations

require additional exterior lamps for

snowplow-equipped vehicles. Contact an

authorized dealer for additional information.

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When operating your vehicle with a

SWITCHING SNOWPLOW MODE

snowplow:

ON AND OFF

•

Do not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h).

Vehicles receive a physical button in the

instrument panel or an option in the SYNC

menu to enable snowplow mode.

Snowplow mode does not remember the

setting when you switch your vehicle off.

You must re-enable the mode every time

you wish to use it.

The following features turn off and are

disabled in snowplow mode and cannot

be turned back on until snowplow mode

is switched off:

Your engine could run at a higher

temperature than normal.

•

If you are driving more than 15 mi

(24 km) at temperatures above

freezing, angle the plow blade

either full left or full right to provide

maximum airflow to the radiator.

If you are driving less than 15 mi

(24 km) at speeds up to 45 mph

(72 km/h) in cold weather, you do

not need to worry about blade

position to provide maximum

airflow.

•

120 V inverter.

Fog lamps.

Heated and cooled front seats.

•

Shift to 4L when plowing in small areas

at speeds below 5 mph (8 km/h).

The body module also activates the

snowplow relay that provides power to

aftermarket snowplow controls.

Note: The electrical system supports the

addition of a residential snowplow of up to

60 A continuous, and snowplow lights of

up to 20 A continuous using snowplow

mode. The system does not support

snowplow usage with additional electrical

aftermarket accessories.

Shift to 4H when plowing larger areas

or light snow at higher speeds above

5 mph (8 km/h). Do not exceed

15 mph (24 km/h).

•

Do not shift the transmission from a

forward gear to reverse (R) until the

engine is at idle and the wheels have

stopped.

Note: Careless or high-speed driving when

snowplowing, which results in significant

vehicle decelerations, can deploy the airbag.

Such driving also increases the risk of

accidents.

Note: Drive your vehicle at least 500 mi

(800 km) before using your vehicle for

snowplowing.

Push Button (If Equipped)

Press the snowplow button on the

instrument panel to switch on snowplow

mode. The snowplow button illuminates

and a message displays.

Press the snowplow button or switch off

the vehicle to switch off snowplow mode.

SNOWPLOW MODE

Using SYNC (If Equipped)

1. Press Features on the touchscreen.

2. Press Snow Plow Mode.

3. Switch Snow Plow Mode on or off.

WHAT IS SNOWPLOW MODE

Snowplow mode reduces vehicle electrical

load to allow the electrical system to have

sufficient power to support residential

snowplow use.

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Crash and Breakdown Information

•

Towing — independent service

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

contractors, if not prohibited by state,

local or municipal law, shall tow Ford

eligible vehicles to an authorized dealer

within 35 mi (56 km) of the

VehiclesSoldintheUnitedStates:

Getting Roadside Assistance

disablement location or to the nearest

authorized dealer. If a member

To fully assist you should you have a

vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company

offers a complimentary roadside

assistance program. This program is

separate from the New Vehicle Limited

Warranty.

requests a tow to an authorized dealer

that is more than 35 mi (56 km) from

the disablement location, the member

shall be responsible for any mileage

costs in excess of 35 mi (56 km).

The service is available:

•

Roadside Assistance includes up to

$200 for a towed trailer if the disabled

eligible vehicle requires service at the

nearest authorized dealer. If the towing

vehicle is operational but the trailer is

not, then the trailer does not qualify for

any roadside services.

•

24 hours a day, seven days a week.

For the coverage period supplied with

your vehicle.

Roadside Assistance covers:

•

A flat tire change with a good spare

(except vehicles supplied with a tire

inflation kit).

VehiclesSoldintheUnitedStates:

Using Roadside Assistance

•

Battery jump start.

Lock-out assistance (key replacement

Complete the roadside assistance

identification card and place it in your

wallet for quick reference. This card is in

the Owner's Manual kit.

United States vehicle customers who

require Roadside Assistance, call

1-800-241-3673.

If you need to arrange roadside assistance

for yourself, Ford Motor Company

reimburses a reasonable amount for

towing to the nearest dealership within

35 mi (56 km). To obtain reimbursement

information, United States vehicle

customers call 1-800-241-3673.

Customers need to submit their original

receipts.

cost is the customer's responsibility).

•

Fuel delivery — independent service

contractors, if not prohibited by state,

local or municipal law, shall deliver up

to 2 gal (8 L) of gasoline or 5 gal (20 L)

of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle.

Roadside assistance limits fuel delivery

service to two no-charge occurrences

within a 12-month period.

Winch out — available within 100 ft

(30 m) of a paved or county

maintained road, no recoveries.

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If Possible:

Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting

Roadside Assistance

1. Move your vehicle to a safe, nearby

location and remain on the scene.

To fully assist you should you have a

vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company of

Canada, Limited offers a complimentary

roadside assistance program. This

program is eligible within Canada or the

continental United States.

2. Roll down the windows before you

switch your vehicle off.

3. Place your vehicle in park (P), apply

the parking brake, switch off the

vehicle, turn on the hazard flashers and

move the key at least 16 ft (5 m) away

from the vehicle.

The service is available 24 hours a day,

seven days a week.

Always:

This program is separate from the New

Vehicle Limited Warranty, but the coverage

is concurrent with the powertrain coverage

period of your vehicle. Canadian roadside

coverage and benefits may differ from the

U.S. coverage.

If you require more information, please call

us in Canada at 1-800-665-2006, or visit

our website at www.ford.ca.

•

Call emergency assistance if needed

and advise that an electric or

hybrid-electric vehicle is involved.

•

Avoid contact with leaking fluids and

gases, and remain out of the way of

oncoming traffic until emergency

responders arrive.

•

When emergency responders arrive,

tell them that the vehicle involved is an

electric vehicle or hybrid-electric

vehicle.

HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY

VEHICLE PRECAUTIONS -

HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE

(HEV)

Fires

As with any vehicle, call emergency

assistance immediately if you see sparks,

smoke or flames coming from the vehicle.

Remain a safe distance from the vehicle

and try to stay clear of the smoke.

In the event of damage or fire involving an

electric vehicle or hybrid-electric vehicle:

•

Assume the high-voltage battery and

associated components are energized

and fully charged.

Physical damage to the vehicle or

high-voltage battery could result in

immediate or delayed release of toxic,

flammable gases and fire.

1. Exit the vehicle immediately.

2. Advise emergency assistance that an

electric or hybrid-electric vehicle is

involved.

3. As with any vehicle fire, do not inhale

smoke, vapors or gas from the vehicle,

as they may be hazardous.

Crashes

A crash or impact significant enough to

require an emergency response for

conventional vehicles would also require

the same response for an electric or

hybrid-electric vehicle.

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Post-Incident

WARNING: Keep batteries out of

reach of children. Batteries contain

sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin,

eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes when

working near the battery to protect

against possible splashing of acid

solution. In case of acid contact with skin

or eyes, flush immediately with water for

a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt

medical attention. If acid is swallowed,

call a physician immediately.

1. Do not store a severely damaged

vehicle with a lithium-ion battery inside

a structure or within 50 ft (15 m) of any

structure or vehicle.

2. Make sure that passenger and luggage

compartments remain ventilated.

3. As with any vehicle, call emergency

assistance immediately if you see

sparks, smoke or flames coming from

the vehicle.

WARNING: Use only adequately

SWITCHING THE HAZARD

FLASHERS ON AND OFF

sized cables with insulated clamps.

WARNING: Make sure that the

cables are clear of any moving parts and

fuel delivery system parts.

The hazard flasher button is on

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the instrument panel. Press the

button to switch the hazard

flashers on if your vehicle is creating a

safety hazard for other road users.

WARNING: Connect batteries with

only the same nominal voltage.

When you switch the hazard flashers on,

WARNING: If the engine is running

while the hood is open, stay clear of

moving engine components. Failure to

follow this warning could result in serious

personal injury or death.

all front and rear direction indicators flash.

Note: The hazard flashers operate when

the ignition is in any position, or if the key is

not in the ignition. The battery loses charge

and could have insufficient power to restart

your vehicle.

Press the button again to switch them off.

JUMPSTARTINGTHEVEHICLE

JUMP STARTING PRECAUTIONS

Do not attempt to push-start an automatic

transmission vehicle. This could cause

transmission damage.

Do not disconnect the battery of the

disabled vehicle. This could damage your

vehicle's electrical system.

PREPARING THE VEHICLE

WARNING: Batteries normally

produce explosive gases which can

cause personal injury. Therefore, do not

allow flames, sparks or lighted

Use only a 12 volt supply to start your

vehicle.

Park the booster vehicle close to the hood

of the disabled vehicle, making sure the

two vehicles do not touch.

substances to come near the battery.

When working near the battery, always

shield your face and protect your eyes.

Always provide correct ventilation.

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3. Connect the negative (-) jumper cable

JUMP STARTING THE VEHICLE

Connecting the Jumper Cables

to the negative (-) terminal of the

booster vehicle battery.

4. Make the final connection of the

negative (-) jumper cable to an

exposed metal part of the disabled

vehicle's engine, as shown in the

following illustration, away from the

battery and fuel injection system, or

connect the negative (-) jumper cable

to a ground connection point if

available.

WARNING: Do not connect the

negative jumper cable to any other part

of your vehicle. Use the ground point.

Note: If you are using a jump pack or

booster box, follow the manufacturer's

instructions.

Note: Do not use the hood latch as a

negative (-) connection point. This could

cause springs in the latch to burn and

prevent the hood from operating correctly.

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Starting the Engine

1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle

and moderately rev the engine, or

gently press the accelerator to keep

the engine speed between 2000 and

3000 RPM, as shown in your

tachometer.

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2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.

1. Pull the red rubber boot backward.

Connect the positive (+) jumper cable

to the positive (+) terminal of the

discharged battery.

2. Connect the other end of the positive

(+) jumper cable to the positive (+)

terminal of the booster vehicle battery.

3. Once you start the disabled vehicle, run

both vehicle engines for an additional

three minutes before disconnecting the

jumper cables.

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Removing the Jumper Cables

AUTOMATICCRASHSHUTOFF

Remove the jumper cables in the reverse

order that they were connected.

WHAT IS AUTOMATIC CRASH

SHUTOFF

Note: Do not switch the headlamps on

when disconnecting the cables. The peak

voltage could blow the bulbs.

The automatic crash shutoff is designed

to stop the fuel going to the engine in the

event of a moderate or severe crash.

Note: Not every impact causes a shutoff.

POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM

WHAT IS THE POST-CRASH

AUTOMATIC CRASH SHUTOFF

PRECAUTIONS

ALERT SYSTEM

The system helps draw attention to your

vehicle in the event of a serious impact.

WARNING:If your vehicle has been

involved in a crash, have the fuel system

checked. Failure to follow this instruction

could result in fire, personal injury or

death.

HOW DOES THE POST-CRASH

ALERT SYSTEM WORK

The system is designed to turn the hazard

flashers on, turn the courtesy lamps on,

intermittently sound the horn and unlock

all doors in the event of a serious impact

that deploys an airbag or the seatbelt

pretensioners.

RE-ENABLING YOUR VEHICLE

1. Switch the ignition off.

2. Attempt to start your vehicle.

3. Switch the ignition off.

4. Attempt to start your vehicle.

Note: If your vehicle does not start after the

third attempt, have your vehicle checked as

soon as possible.

POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM

LIMITATIONS

Depending on applicable laws in the

country your vehicle was built for, the horn

does not sound in the event of a serious

impact.

SWITCHING THE POST-CRASH

ALERT SYSTEM OFF

Press the hazard flasher switch, the unlock

button on the remote control, the panic

button on the remote control or cycle the

ignition to switch the system off.

Note: The alert turns off when the vehicle

battery runs out of charge.

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Before using recovery hooks:

RECOVERY TOWING

•

Make sure all attaching points are

secure and capable of withstanding

the applied load.

ACCESSING THE FRONT TOWING

POINT

•

Do not use chains, cables or tow straps

with metal hook ends.

Only use recovery straps that have a

minimum breaking strength two to

three times the gross vehicle weight of

the stuck vehicle.

WARNING: Using recovery hooks

is dangerous and should only be done by

a person familiar with proper vehicle

recovery safety practices. Improper use

of recovery hooks may cause hook failure

or separation from the vehicle and could

result in serious injury or death.

•

Make sure the recovery strap is in good

condition and free of visible cuts, tears

or damage.

Use a damper device such as a tarp,

heavy blanket or piece of carpet, and

place it over the recovery strap to help

absorb the energy in the event the

strap breaks.

WARNING: Slowly remove the

slack from the recovery strap prior to

pulling. Failure to do so can introduce

significantly higher loads which can

cause the recovery hooks to break off, or

the recovery strap to fail which can cause

serious injury or death.

•

Make sure the stuck vehicle is not

loaded heavier than its gross vehicle

weight rating specified on the

certification label.

WARNING: Never link two straps

together with a clevis pin. These heavy

metal objects could become projectiles

if the strap breaks and can cause serious

injury or death.

•

Align the tow vehicle and stuck vehicle

in a straight line, within 10 degrees.

Keep bystanders to the sides of the

vehicle, at a distance of at least twice

the length of the recovery strap. This

helps avoid injury from the hazard of a

recovery hook or strap breaking, or a

vehicle lurching into their path.

WARNING: Switch the ignition off

before removing the recovery hook.

Failure to do so could result in personal

injury.

WARNING: The recovery hook can

become hot. Let the recovery hook cool

down before removing it. Failure to do

so could result in personal injury.

Your vehicle has frame-mounted front

recovery hooks.

Note: Do not apply a load to the recovery

hooks that is greater than the gross vehicle

weight rating of your vehicle.

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All-wheel or four-wheel drive vehicles

TRANSPORTINGTHEVEHICLE

require that all wheels be off the ground

using a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed

equipment. This prevents damage to the

transmission and drive system.

Note: You need to switch on the ignition to

unlock the steering.

Note: Make sure you check the steering

column before towing. It could lock if the

battery is dead.

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If you need to tow your vehicle, contact a

professional towing service or your

roadside assistance service provider.

Your manufacturer produces a towing

manual for all authorized tow truck

operators. Have your tow truck operator

refer to this manual for proper hook-up

and towing procedures.

We recommend the use of a wheel lift and

dollies or flatbed equipment to tow your

vehicle. Vehicle damage could occur if

towed incorrectly, or by any other means.

Front-wheel and rear-wheel drive vehicles

must have their designated drive wheels

off the ground regardless of towing

direction. Use tow dollies to prevent

damage to the transmission.

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Towing Your Vehicle

You can only tow your vehicle with all

TOWING YOUR VEHICLE

PRECAUTIONS

wheels on the ground by placing the

transfer case in its neutral position and

engaging the recreational tow feature.

Perform the following steps after

positioning your vehicle behind the tow

vehicle and properly securing them

together.

Use the following guidelines when towing

your vehicle. Failure to follow this

instruction could result in vehicle damage

not covered by the vehicle warranty.

Note: Make sure you properly secure your

Note: Put your climate control system in

recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust

fumes from entering your vehicle.

Note: Failure to put the transfer case in its

neutral position can damage vehicle

components.

Note: You can check the towing status at

any time by opening the driver door or

turning the ignition to the accessory or on

position. Neutral Tow Enabled Leave

Transmission in Neutral appears in the

instrument cluster display to confirm you

can recreationally tow your vehicle.

Note: If your vehicle has an anti-theft

alarm, make sure you switch perimeter

sensing on when towing. See Setting the

Alarm Security Level (page 135).

vehicle to the tow vehicle.

Note: If you are unsure of the vehicle’s

configuration, contact an authorized dealer.

RECREATIONALLY TOWING

YOUR VEHICLE - 4X4

WARNING: Do not disconnect the

battery when recreationally towing your

vehicle. This prevents the transfer case

from shifting properly and could cause

the vehicle to roll, even if the

transmission is in park (P).

WARNING: Placing the transfer

case in its neutral position could cause

your vehicle to freely roll. Make sure you

press and hold the brake pedal and the

vehicle is in a secure, safe position when

you place the transfer case in its neutral

position.

Switching Neutral Tow On

1. Start your vehicle.

2. Press the 2H button on the four-wheel

drive mode control.

3. Place your vehicle in temporary neutral

mode. See Entering Temporary

Neutral Mode (page 269).

4. Switch your vehicle off by pressing the

push button ignition switch once or

turning the key as far toward the off

position as possible. A message

appears in the instrument cluster

display.

Follow these guidelines if you have a need

for recreational towing. An example of

recreational towing would be towing your

vehicle behind a motorhome. These

guidelines are to make sure that you do

not damage the transmission.

5. Switch your vehicle to accessory mode

by pressing the push button ignition

switch once without pressing the brake

pedal or by turning the key to the on

position.

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6. Press and hold the brake pedal.

3. Place your vehicle in accessory mode

by pressing the push button ignition

switch once without pressing the brake

pedal or by turning the ignition key to

the on position.

7. Using the instrument cluster controls

on the steering wheel, select Settings.

8. Select Neutral Tow.

9. Press and hold the OK button until a

confirmation message appears in the

information display.

4. Press and hold the brake pedal.

5. Shift into park (P).

6. Release the brake pedal.

Note: If completed successfully, the

instrument cluster displays 2H and Neutral

Tow Disabled.

Note: You must perform the switching

neutral tow on and switching neutral tow

off procedures again from the beginning if

the indicator light and message do not

display.

Note: If completed successfully, the

information display shows Neutral Tow

Enabled Leave Transmission in Neutral.

This indicates that your vehicle is safe to

tow with all wheels on the ground.

Note: If you do not see a confirmation

message in the instrument cluster display,

you must perform the procedure again from

the beginning.

Note: You may hear noise as the transfer

case shifts into its neutral position. This is

normal.

Note: You may hear a noise as the transfer

case shifts out of its neutral position. This

is normal.

10. Release the brake pedal.

7. Apply the parking brake, then

disconnect your vehicle from the tow

vehicle.

8. Release the parking brake, start the

engine, and shift into drive (D) to make

sure the transfer case is out of the

neutral tow position.

11.

Leave the transmission in neutral (N)

and switch your vehicle off by

pressing the push button ignition

switch once without pressing the

brake pedal or turning the key as far

toward the off position.

Note: Vehicles with keys do not turn to the

off position when the transmission is in

neutral (N). You must leave the key in the

ignition when towing. Use the keyless entry

keypad or an extra set of keys to lock and

unlock your vehicle.

9. If the transfer case does not

successfully shift out of its neutral

position, set the parking brake. Have

your vehicle checked as soon as

possible.

Resolving the Shift Delayed Drive

Forward Message

Switching Neutral Tow Off

1. Press and hold the brake pedal.

2. Start your vehicle.

3. Shift into neutral (N).

4. With the vehicle running, shift into drive

(D) and let the vehicle roll forward up

to 3 ft (1 m).

1. With your vehicle properly secured to

the tow vehicle, press and hold the

brake pedal and start the engine.

2. Switch your vehicle off by pressing the

push button ignition switch once or

turning the key as far towards the off

position and release the brake pedal.

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Note: You may hear a noise as the transfer

EMERGENCY TOWING

case shifts out of its neutral position. This

is normal.

If your vehicle becomes inoperable without

access to wheel dollies or a vehicle

5. Make sure the instrument cluster

transport trailer, it can be flat-towed with

all wheels on the ground, regardless of the

powertrain and transmission configuration,

under the following conditions:

displays Neutral Tow Disabled.

RECREATIONALLY TOWING

YOUR VEHICLE - 4X2

•

Your vehicle is facing forward for

towing in a forward direction.

You cannot recreational tow your vehicle

with all wheels on the ground because

vehicle or transmission damage could

occur. You must recreational tow your

vehicle with all four wheels off the ground,

such as when using a car-hauling trailer.

Otherwise, you cannot recreational tow

your vehicle.

•

Use the manual park release

procedure. See Using Manual Park

Release (page 271). Failure to do so

may result in damage to the

transmission.

•

Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).

Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km).

TOWING YOUR VEHICLE – TROUBLESHOOTING

TOWING YOUR VEHICLE – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Message

Description

Neutral Tow Enabled

Leave Transmission in

Neutral

The transfer case is in the neutral position and your vehicle

is safe to tow with all four wheels on the ground.

Shift Delayed Drive

Forward

There is a transfer case gear tooth blockage present. With

your vehicle on, shift the transmission into drive (D) and let

the vehicle roll forward, up to 3 ft (1 m).

Neutral Tow Disabled

The transfer case is not in the neutral position and your vehicle

is not safe to tow with all four wheels on the ground.

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Fuses

FUSE PRECAUTIONS

UNDER HOOD FUSE BOX

LOCATING THE UNDER HOOD

FUSE BOX

WARNING: Always disconnect the

battery before servicing high current

fuses.

WARNING: To reduce risk of

electrical shock, always replace the

cover to the power distribution box

before reconnecting the battery or

refilling fluid reservoirs.

WARNING: Always replace a fuse

with one that has the specified

amperage rating. Using a fuse with a

higher amperage rating can cause severe

wire damage and could start a fire.

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ACCESSING THE UNDER HOOD

FUSE BOX

E322941

488

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Fuses

IDENTIFYING THE FUSES IN THE UNDER HOOD FUSE BOX

E356997

Item

Rating

Protected Component

1

40 A

Body control module -

battery power in feed 1.

3

40 A

Body control module -

battery power in feed 2.

4

5

30 A

5 A

Fuel pump.

Powertrain control module

coil.

6

7

25 A

20 A

Powertrain control module

power (gas, hybrid).

Powertrain control module

power.

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Fuses

Item

Rating

Protected Component

8

20 A

Powertrain control module

power (hybrid).

10 A

Powertrain control module

power (gas, Raptor,

Tremor).

9

20 A

Powertrain control module

power (gas, hybrid).

10

11

—

Not used.

Starter motor.

Blower motor.

Horn.

30 A

40 A

25 A

20 A

13

15

19

Snowplow switch (gas).

Rear heated seats (gas,

hybrid).

21

10 A

Headlamp run/start feed.

22

Electronic power assist

steering.

23

24

10 A

Electric brake boost.

Powertrain control module

(gas, hybrid).

25

10 A

Center high mounted

stoplamp camera.

Trailer camera.

2 kW inverter.

24 V alternator - run/start

feed.

Analog rear video camera.

28

29

30

31

50 A

40 A

30 A

20 A

Electric brake boost.

Driver power seat.

Passenger power seat.

Auxiliary power point.

32

33

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Fuses

Item

Rating

Protected Component

USB smart charger.

Auxiliary power point.

Tailgate module.

34

37

38

20 A

30 A

40 A

Climate controlled seat

module.

Power running boards.

41

25 A

30 A

Power sliding back window.

42

Trailer brake control

module.

47

48

49

50

50 A

20 A

50 A

40 A

Cooling fan (gas, hybrid,

Raptor, Tremor, Raptor R).

Rear heated seats (Raptor,

Tremor, Raptor R)

Cooling fan (gas, hybrid,

Raptor, Tremor, Raptor R).

Heated backlight (gas,

hybrid).

55

56

30 A

20 A

Trailer tow park lamps.

Trailer tow stop and turn

lamps (4-pin connector).

58

60

10 A

15 A

Trailer tow backup lamps.

Upfitter 1 relay (Raptor,

Tremor, Raptor R).

61

62

63

15 A

10 A

Upfitter 2 relay (Raptor,

Tremor, Raptor R).

Upfitter 3 relay (Raptor,

Tremor, Raptor R).

Upfitter 4 relay (Raptor,

Tremor, Raptor R).

64

65

67

25 A

—

Four-wheel drive.

Not used.

20 A

Transmission run/start.

491

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Fuses

Item

69

72

Rating

30 A

25 A

—

Protected Component

Left-hand windshield wiper.

Fuel pump 2 (Raptor R).

Four-wheel drive.

Not used.

82

83

84

85

86

91

—

Not used.

—

Not used.

—

Not used.

20 A

15 A

Trailer tow light module.

95

Powertrain control module

power (hybrid).

98

10 A

Powertrain control module

power (hybrid).

Coolant pumps (hybrid).

100

101

15 A

50 A

30 A

15 A

—

Left-hand headlamps.

Right-hand headlamps.

Active front steering.

Trailer tow battery charge.

Spot lamps (police).

Not used.

105

107

108

121

124

125

134

5 A

Rain sensor module.

USB smart charger.

10 A

25 A

Multi-contour seats relay

(gas, hybrid).

138

139

146

10 A

5 A

Tailgate release.

USB smart charger.

15 A

Traction battery control

module (hybrid).

Charge air pump (Raptor R).

147

40 A

492

Change air cooler fan relay

(Raptor, Tremor).

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Fuses

Item

159

Rating

5 A

Protected Component

DC/DC power (hybrid).

Smart data link control.

160

168

10 A

15 A

Traction battery control

module (hybrid).

169

170

10 A

Motor electric coolant pump

(hybrid).

Pedestrian alert control

module (hybrid).

Traction battery control

module (hybrid).

Motor electric coolant pump

(hybrid).

202

210

60 A

30 A

Body control module B+.

Body control module start/

stop.

305

306

5 A

Upfitter 5 relay (Raptor,

Tremor, Raptor R).

Upfitter 6 relay (Raptor,

Tremor, Raptor R).

Relay Number

Protected Component

Electronic fan relay 1.

Electronic fan relay 3.

Not used.

R04

R06

R35

R36

Not used.

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