FORD F150 2023 Owners Manual

2023 FORD F-150Owner's Manual

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About Us - Raptor
SVT......................................................................21
Team RS.............................................................21
Ford Performance..........................................21
Contacting Us
Contacting Us.................................................22
Introduction
About This Publication................................24
Using This Publication.................................25
Symbols Glossary
Symbols Used on Your Vehicle................26
Data Privacy
Data Privacy....................................................29
Service Data....................................................30
Event Data.......................................................30
Settings Data...................................................31
Connected Vehicle Data - Excluding:Police Responder.......................................31
Mobile Device Data.......................................32
Emergency Call System Data...................32
At a Glance - Raptor
Unique Features - 5.2L................................33
Unique Features - 3.5L Ecoboost™.......33
Visual Search
Steering Wheel - Excluding: Raptor/Police Responder......................................35
Steering Wheel - Raptor.............................36
Steering Wheel - Police Responder........37
Instrument Panel - Excluding: Raptor/Police Responder......................................38
Instrument Panel - Raptor........................39
Instrument Panel - Police Responder..........................................................................40
Vehicle Interior - Excluding: Raptor/Police Responder.......................................41
Vehicle Interior - Raptor..............................42
Vehicle Interior - Police Responder........43
Front Exterior - Excluding: Raptor/PoliceResponder...................................................44
Front Exterior - Raptor................................45
Front Exterior - Police Responder...........46
Rear Exterior - Excluding: Raptor/PoliceResponder....................................................47
Rear Exterior - Raptor..................................48
Rear Exterior - Police Responder............49
Child Safety
Child Safety Precautions...........................50
Child Restraint Anchor Points...................51
Child Restraints..............................................53
Installing Child Restraints..........................54
Booster Seats..................................................61
Child Safety Locks........................................63
Seatbelts
Seatbelt Precautions...................................64
Fastening and Unfastening the Seatbelts..........................................................................65
Sensitive Locking Mode.............................66
Automatic Locking Mode..........................66
Adjusting the Seatbelts DuringPregnancy....................................................67
Adjusting the Seatbelt Height..................67
Adjusting the Seatbelt Length.................68
Seatbelt Reminder.......................................68
Checking the Seatbelts...............................70
Seatbelt Extensions.......................................71
Personal Safety System™
What Is the Personal Safety System...........................................................................72
How Does the Personal Safety SystemWork...............................................................72
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Personal Safety System Components...........................................................................72
Airbags
How Do the Front Airbags Work..............73
How Do the Side Airbags Work................73
How Do the Knee Airbags Work...............74
How Does the Safety Canopy™ Work...........................................................................74
Airbag Precautions........................................75
Properly Adjusting the Driver and FrontPassenger Seats........................................76
Children and Airbags....................................76
Front Passenger Sensing System............77
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator......80
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator -Police Responder.......................................81
Disposing of Airbags....................................86
Pedestrian Alert System -Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)
What Is the Pedestrian Alert System...........................................................................87
911 Assist
What Is 911 Assist.........................................88
How Does 911 Assist Work........................88
Emergency Call Requirements................88
Emergency Call Limitations......................89
Keys and Remote Controls
Remote Control Limitations.....................90
Using the Remote Control - PoliceResponder...................................................90
Using the Remote Control..........................91
Opening and Closing the Flip Key............91
Removing the Key Blade............................92
Sounding the Panic Alarm.........................92
Locating Your Vehicle..................................92
Changing the Remote Control Battery -Police Responder......................................92
Changing the Remote Control Battery -Vehicles With: Push Button Start.......93
Changing the Remote Control Battery -Vehicles With: Flip Key............................95
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control..........................................................................96
Programming the Remote Control -Vehicles With: Push Button Start.......96
Programming the Remote Control -Vehicles With: Flip Key............................97
Keys and Remote Controls –Troubleshooting........................................98
MyKey™ - Vehicles With:MyKey
What Is MyKey...............................................99
MyKey Settings..............................................99
Creating a MyKey........................................100
Programming a MyKey...............................101
Clearing All MyKeys.....................................101
Checking MyKey System Status.............101
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems.......................................................101
MyKey – Troubleshooting........................102
Doors and Locks
Operating the Doors From Outside YourVehicle.........................................................104
Operating the Doors From Inside YourVehicle.........................................................104
Autounlock....................................................105
Autolock..........................................................105
Mislock............................................................105
Doors and Locks Audible Warnings......105
Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting........................................................................106
Keyless Entry
What Is Keyless Entry................................108
Keyless Entry Limitations.........................108
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Keyless Entry Settings...............................108
Using Keyless Entry....................................108
Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting..........109
Keyless Entry Keypad
What Is the Keyless Entry Keypad.........110
Keyless Entry Keypad Limitations..........110
Locating the Keyless Entry Keypad.......110
Keyless Entry Keypad Master AccessCode..............................................................110
Keyless Entry Keypad Personal AccessCodes............................................................110
Using the Keyless Entry Keypad...............111
Keyless Entry Keypad – Troubleshooting...........................................................................111
Easy Entry and Exit
How Does Easy Entry and Exit Work..........................................................................112
Switching Easy Entry and Exit On andOff...................................................................112
Tailgate - Vehicles With:Manual Tailgate
Tailgate Precautions....................................113
Opening the Tailgate...................................113
Locking and Unlocking the Tailgate.......113
Removing and Installing the Tailgate..........................................................................113
Tailgate Step..................................................114
Bed Extender..................................................115
Tailgate Work Surface.................................117
Tailgate - Vehicles With:Power Tailgate
Tailgate Precautions....................................119
Opening the Tailgate...................................119
Closing the Tailgate.....................................119
Removing and Installing the Tailgate.........................................................................120
Tailgate Step...................................................121
Bed Extender.................................................122
Tailgate Work Surface................................124
Tailgate – Troubleshooting......................125
Tailgate - Vehicles With:Remote Release Tailgate
Tailgate Precautions...................................127
Opening the Tailgate...................................127
Removing and Installing the Tailgate..........................................................................127
Tailgate Step.................................................128
Bed Extender.................................................129
Tailgate Work Surface.................................131
Tailgate – Troubleshooting......................132
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System......................134
Anti-Theft Alarm System.........................134
Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings.......135
Security – Troubleshooting.....................136
Power Running Boards
Power Running Board Precautions.......138
Power Running Board Settings..............138
Power Running Board Kick Switch.......139
Power Running Boards –Troubleshooting.......................................139
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Manual Adjustable SteeringColumn.......................................................140
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable SteeringColumn.......................................................140
Resetting the Stopping Position -Vehicles With: Power AdjustableSteering Column.......................................141
Horn...................................................................141
Switching the Heated Steering WheelOn and Off - Vehicles With: HeatedSteering Wheel..........................................141
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Adjustable Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals..................................142
Wipers and Washers
Wipers..............................................................143
Autowipers.....................................................143
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................144
Replacing the Front Wiper Blades........144
Washers..........................................................145
Wipers and Washers – Troubleshooting.........................................................................145
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lighting Control - Excluding:Police Responder.....................................147
Exterior Lighting Control - PoliceResponder..................................................147
Headlamps.....................................................147
Headlamps – Troubleshooting..............148
Autolamps.....................................................148
Exterior Lamps.............................................148
Exterior Zone Lighting.................................151
Automatic High Beam Control...............152
Automatic High Beam Control –Troubleshooting.......................................154
Glare Free Lighting......................................155
Glare Free Lighting – Troubleshooting.........................................................................157
Adaptive Front Lighting.............................157
Interior Lighting
Switching All of the Interior Lamps Onand Off........................................................159
Switching the Front Interior Lamps Onand Off - Excluding: Police Responder.........................................................................159
Switching the Front Interior Lamps Onand Off - Police Responder.................159
Switching the Rear Interior Lamps Onand Off........................................................160
Interior Lamp Function.............................160
Adjusting the Instrument Panel LightingBrightness..................................................160
Ambient Lighting.........................................160
Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting......160
Windows
Opening and Closing the Windows.......161
Global Opening.............................................161
Window Bounce-Back...............................162
Locking the Rear Window Controls......162
Opening and Closing the SlidingWindows.....................................................162
Interior Mirror
Interior Mirror Precautions.......................163
Manually Dimming the Interior Mirror.........................................................................163
Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror.................163
Exterior Mirrors
Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors.................164
Folding the Exterior Mirrors - VehiclesWith: Manual Folding Mirrors.............164
Folding the Exterior Mirrors - VehiclesWith: Power Folding Mirrors................164
Extending the Exterior Mirrors................165
Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror................165
Moonroof
Opening and Closing the Sunshade.....166
Opening and Closing the Moonroof......166
Venting the Moonroof................................167
Moonroof Bounce-Back............................167
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Overview - VehiclesWith: 4.2 Inch Screen.............................168
Instrument Cluster Overview - VehiclesWith: 8 Inch Screen................................169
Instrument Cluster Overview - VehiclesWith: 12 Inch Screen...............................170
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Tachometer...................................................170
Speedometer................................................170
Fuel Gauge.....................................................170
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..........................................................................171
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge........................171
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge..........................................................................171
Turbo Boost Gauge......................................171
What Are the Instrument ClusterWarning Lamps.........................................171
Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps.......171
What Are the Instrument ClusterIndicators....................................................173
Instrument Cluster Indicators..................173
Instrument Cluster Display
Using the Instrument Cluster DisplayControls.......................................................175
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen..............175
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Raptor..........................................................176
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Screen...........176
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Vehicles With: 8 Inch Screen...............176
Customizing the Instrument ClusterDisplay..........................................................177
EV Coach - 3.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)............................................................177
Brake Coach - Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)...........................................................178
Trip Summary................................................178
Personalized Settings
Changing the Language............................179
Changing the Measurement Unit..........179
Changing the Temperature Unit............179
Changing the Tire Pressure Unit............179
Trip Computer
Accessing the Trip Computer - VehiclesWith: 4.2 Inch Screen.............................180
Accessing the Trip Computer - VehiclesWith: 8 Inch Screen/12 Inch Screen........................................................................180
Resetting the Trip Computer - VehiclesWith: 4.2 Inch Screen.............................180
Resetting the Trip Computer - VehiclesWith: 8 Inch Screen/12 Inch Screen........................................................................180
Remote Start
What Is Remote Start.................................181
Remote Start Precautions........................181
Remote Start Limitations..........................181
Enabling Remote Start...............................181
Remotely Starting and Stopping theVehicle..........................................................181
Extending the Remote Start Duration.........................................................................182
Remote Start Remote Control Indicators.........................................................................182
Remote Start Settings...............................182
Climate Control - VehiclesWith: AutomaticTemperature Control
Identifying the Climate Control Unit.....184
Switching Climate Control On and Off.........................................................................184
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off.........................................................................184
Switching Air Conditioning On and Off.........................................................................184
Switching Defrost On and Off................184
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off.........................................................................184
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off.........................................................................185
Switching the Heated Wiper Park On andOff.................................................................185
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Switching the Heated Rear Window Onand Off........................................................185
Setting the Blower Motor Speed...........185
Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off.........................................................................185
Setting the Temperature..........................185
Directing the Flow of Air...........................186
Auto Mode.....................................................186
Climate Control Hints.................................187
Climate Control - VehiclesWith: Manual TemperatureControl
Identifying the Climate Control Unit.....189
Switching Climate Control On and Off........................................................................189
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................189
Switching Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................189
Switching Defrost On and Off................189
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................189
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off........................................................................190
Switching the Heated Rear Window Onand Off........................................................190
Setting the Blower Motor Speed..........190
Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off........................................................................190
Setting the Temperature..........................190
Directing the Flow of Air...........................190
Climate Control Hints.................................191
Interior Air Quality
What Is the Cabin Air Filter......................192
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter..................192
Front Seats
Front Seat Precautions.............................193
Sitting in the Correct Position.................193
Manual Seats................................................194
Power Seats..................................................196
Massage Seats.............................................199
Heated Seats...............................................200
Ventilated Seats.........................................200
Rear Seats - Crew Cab/SuperCab
Manual Seats...............................................202
Heated Seats...............................................203
Rear Occupant Alert System
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System........................................................................205
How Does the Rear Occupant AlertSystem Work............................................205
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions........................................................................205
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations........................................................................205
Switching Rear Occupant Alert SystemOn and Off................................................205
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators.......................................................................206
Rear Occupant Alert System AudibleWarnings...................................................206
Memory Function
What Is the Memory Function...............207
Memory Function Precautions..............207
Locating the Memory Function Buttons........................................................................207
Saving a Preset Position..........................207
Recalling a Preset Position.....................207
Garage Door Opener
Garage Door Opener Introduction.......208
Garage Door Opener Precautions andFrequencies..............................................208
Programming the Garage Door Opener.......................................................................209
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