FORD F-150 2022 Owners Manual

POWER OUTLET – TROUBLESHOOTING
POWER OUTLET – INFORMATION MESSAGES
Description
Message
Ensure plugged in devices do not exceed
the available power displayed. Devices may exceed the power rating shown the device label when plugged in. Unplug the device
and switch the ignition on and off to reset the system.
Item(s) plugged in exceed the system's
maximum capacity. Try unplugging one or
more items and reset. See Owner's Manual for detail.
After disconnecting all electrical loads, the
ground fault can be reset using the switches
on the power point, on the instrument panel
or on the touchscreen. Use the controls onthe touchscreen to test the ground fault detection circuit.
Ground Fault Detected. See Owner's
Manual for details.
The climate control system may turn on
and power may be limited during extreme hot or cold temperatures to optimize the performance of the system.
Generator System is outside its operating
temperature and capacity is reduced. See Owner's Manual for details.
Do not plug in any device that supplies
power to the vehicle through the power points. This could result in damage to vehicle systems.
Another power source is trying to supply
power to your vehicle's AC outlets. Discon- nect vehicle from that power source. See Owner's Manual for details.
The Pickup Bed Power Generator is in faultmode. Ensure all devices are unplugged
from the system. Use the controls on the touchscreen to reset the system. Switch
the vehicle on and off if the touchscreen
controls are unable to reset the system. See an authorized dealer if these steps do not fix the fault.
Pro Power OnBoard is currently unavailable.
See Owner's Manual for details.
After disconnecting all electrical loads, the
ground fault can be reset using the switches
on the power point, on the instrument panel
or on the touchscreen. Use the controls onthe touchscreen to test the ground fault detection circuit.
This button test outlets for proper opera-
tion of ground fault detection. In a
successful test, Pro Power OnBoard
detects the ground fault and turns off. See Owner's Manual for details.
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Description
Message
Extended idling in drive (D) is reducing
available power. When safe, shift to park
(P) while idling, or reduce power draw to less than 4300W to keep the generator running.
Extended idling in drive (D) is reducing
available power to 4300W. See Owner ’s
Manual for details
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POWER OUTLET – FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
Why is there a warning about
something being plugged into the bed
power outlet when I do not have
anything plugged in?
One or more of the bed power outlet
covers may be ajar or broken. Make
sure the generator is off and check the
outlet covers. Select OK on the
instrument cluster display to
acknowledge the warning.
Why can I not shift my vehicle out of
Park (P)? Make sure the bed power outlet covers
are closed and not damaged. Press
OK on the instrument cluster display
to acknowledge the warning to be able
to move the transmission from Park
(P).
What do I do when my instrument
cluster display is malfunctioning and
I cannot acknowledge the warning to
put the transmission in Drive (D). Switch the vehicle off and make sure
nothing is plugged into the bed power
outlet and all outlet covers are closed.
Switch the vehicle on and select OK
on the instrument cluster display to
acknowledge the warning. Have your
vehicle serviced soon.
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WHAT IS THE POWER OUTLET
The power outlet can power devices that
require up to the rating on the outlet cover.
Note:
The total power delivered is divided
if more than one outlet is used.
POWER OUTLET
PRECAUTIONS WARNING: Do not use an
extension cord or connect multiple
devices to the power outlet. Doing so
could result in overloading the power
outlet. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in fire, personal injury or
property damage. WARNING:
Do not keep electrical
devices plugged into the power outlet
whenever the device is not in use. The
outlet provides power when the vehicle
is on. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury.
POWER OUTLET LIMITATIONS
You should not use the power outlet for
these types of electric devices:
• Cathode ray tube type televisions.
• Motor loads, such as vacuum cleaners,
electric saws or other electric power
tools and compressor-driven
refrigerators.
• Measuring devices which process
precise data, such as medical
equipment or measuring equipment.
• Other appliances requiring an
extremely stable power supply, such
as microcomputer-controlled electric
blankets or touch sensor lamps. Note:
Some devices may exceed the power
rating on the device label when they are
initially plugged-in and may require you to
press the device power button more than
one time in order to allow a soft start. After
multiple attempts, if the device remains off,
please consider that your device may require
more than the available power.
Note: The power outlet provides full
available power when the vehicle is in park
(P). Power availability may be reduced
when the vehicle is in drive (D). If more than
one outlet is available in the vehicle, power
is divided between the outlets that are in
use at the same time.
LOCATING THE POWER
OUTLETS
The power outlet may be located on the
instrument panel, the rear of the center
console or the in the bed.
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Rear of the Center Console
Bed
POWER OUTLET INDICATORS
The power outlet indicator illuminates to
let you know the status of the system. Description
Indicator Status
When the indicatorlight is on, the
outlet is providing power.
On
When the indicatorlight is off, there is no power to the outlet.
Off
When the indicator
light is flashing, the outlet is in a fault mode.
Flashing
Fault mode
The power outlet temporarily turns off
power if the device exceeds the watt limit.
1. Unplug your device.
2. Switch your vehicle off to let the system cool and reset the fault mode.
3. Switch your vehicle back on, but do not
plug your device back in.
4. With your vehicle on, make sure the indicator light remains on.
5. Make sure your device does not exceed
the power limits and then plug in your
device.
Note: If a fault occurs again, your device
may exceed the capacity available from the
power outlet.
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WHAT IS THE POWER OUTLET
The power outlet can power devices using
a 12 V outlet adapter.
POWER OUTLET
PRECAUTIONS WARNING:
Do not plug optional
electrical accessories into the cigar
lighter socket. Incorrect use of the cigar
lighter can cause damage not covered
by the vehicle warranty, and can result
in fire or serious injury.
When you switch the vehicle on, you can
use the socket to power
12 V appliances
with a maximum current rating of 20 A. Do
not use the power point over the vehicle
capacity of
12 V DC 240 W or a fuse could
blow. Do not plug in any device that
supplies power to the vehicle through the
power points. This could result in damage
to vehicle systems. Do not hang any
accessory from the accessory plug. Always
keep the power point caps closed when
not in use. Do not insert objects other than
an accessory plug into the power point.
To prevent the battery from running out of
charge:
• Do not use the power point longer than
necessary when the vehicle is off.
• Do not leave devices plugged in
overnight or when you park your vehicle
for extended periods. LOCATING THE POWER
OUTLETS
Power outlets are in the following
locations:
•
On the instrument panel.
• Inside the center console.
• On the rear of the center console.
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USING THE CENTER CONSOLE
WORK SURFACE - VEHICLES
WITH: COLUMN SHIFT
Push the lever on the side of the seat and
fold the seat down.
There are three different positions:
Home position.
A.
Forward position.
B.
Rotated position.
C. Push the latch down on the top of the work
surface to move it to the forward position.
There are 11 lockable positions.
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Push the latch on the side of the work
surface to rotate it toward the driver. It
rotates into 11 lockable positions in 5°
increments.
Note: The work surface must be in the
home position when driving your vehicle.
Note: Do not drive with the work surface
rotated. This could interfere with steering
your vehicle.
Note: Do not adjust the steering column
with a rotated work surface.
Note: Do not raise the seat when the work
surface is in the forward or rotated positions
to avoid damaging it.
Note: To avoid damaging the work surface,
do not use it as a handle when entering or
exiting the vehicle. Floor Console
(If Equipped)
1.
Press the button to release the folding
surface. 2. Open the work surface. Fold the work
surface to close.
USING THE CENTER CONSOLE
WORK SURFACE - VEHICLES
WITH: CONSOLE SHIFT
To use the center console work surface,
stow the selector lever.
See Stowing the
Selector Lever (page 266).
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1.
Press the button to release the folding
surface. 2. Open the work surface. Fold the work
surface to close.
CENTER CONSOLE WORK SURFACE – TROUBLESHOOTING
CENTER CONSOLE WORK SURFACE – INFORMATION MESSAGES Action
Message
Return the work surface to the home posi-tion to clear the message.
Stow work surface before driving.
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WHAT IS THE WIRELESS
ACCESSORY CHARGER
The wireless accessory charger allows you
to charge one compatible Qi wireless
charging device on the charging area.
WIRELESS ACCESSORY
CHARGER PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Wireless charging
devices can affect the operation of
implanted medical devices, including
cardiac pacemakers. If you have any
implanted medical devices, we
recommend that you consult with your
physician.
Keep the charging area clean and remove
foreign objects prior to charging a device.
Do not place items with a magnetic strip
or radio-frequency identification chip, for
example passports, parking tickets,
transportation passes or credit cards, near
the charging area when charging a device.
Damage could occur to the magnetic strip
or radio-frequency identification chip.
Do not place metal objects, for example
remote controls, coins and candy
wrappers, on or near the charging area
when charging a device. Metal objects may
heat up and degrade the charging
performance, in addition to causing
interruptions in charging.
Charging could be interrupted, degraded,
or could stop if any of the following occur:
• The system detects a foreign object.
• The device is misaligned on the
charging area.
• The device moves on the active
charging area when the vehicle is in
motion. •
The vehicle ambient temperature is too
high.
• You attempt to charge a non-Qi
compatible device on the wireless
charger.
Note: During charging, the device and the
charger could heat up, this is normal. If the
battery gets hotter than usual, the device
may stop charging.
LOCATING THE WIRELESS
ACCESSORY CHARGER The charging area is on the
center console or in the media
bin below the instrument panel.
CHARGING A WIRELESS
DEVICE
Place the device on the center of the
charging surface with the charging side
down. The charging stops after your device
reaches a full charge.
You can use the charger when the vehicle
is in accessory mode, when the vehicle is
running, or when SYNC is on. Displays on the status bar when
wireless charging is in progress.
Note: The charging performance may be
affected if your device is in a case. It may be
necessary to remove the case to wirelessly
charge your device.
Note: Software and firmware updates may
affect device compatibility, including the
use of unofficial software or firmware. You
should verify charging functionality with your
specific devices in-vehicle.
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