Panel dimmer control, Aiming the headlamps, Vertical aim adjustment – FORD 2011 F-150 v.1 User Manual

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PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
lit components in the vehicle during
headlamp and parking lamp
operation.
• Tap the left or right of the control

to brighten/dim all interior lit
components incrementally, or

• Press and hold at the first

position the left or right of the
control until the desired lighting level is reached.

• Press and hold the right of the control to the full on position to

activate the “dome on” feature. This will turn on the interior courtesy
lights.

• Press and hold the left of the control to turn off the interior courtesy

lights.

AIMING THE HEADLAMPS

The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident, the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by your authorized dealer.

Vertical aim adjustment

1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away.
• (1) 8 feet (2.4 meters)
• (2) Center height of lamp to

ground

• (3) 25 feet (7.6 meters)
• (4) Horizontal reference line
2. Measure the height from the
center of your headlamp (indicated
by a 3.0 mm circle on the lens) to
the ground and mark an 8 foot
(2.4 meter) horizontal reference line
on the vertical wall or screen at this height (a piece of masking tape
works well).

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2011 F-150 (f12)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA
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