Transmi FORD F-150 2021 User Guide

TAILGATE PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: It is extremely
dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside
or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed. Do not allow
people to ride in any area of your vehicle
that is not equipped with seats and
seatbelts. Make sure everyone in your
vehicle is in a seat and properly using a
seatbelt. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious personal injury or
death.
OPENING THE TAILGATE
OPENING THE TAILGATE FROM
INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
The vehicle must be in park (P) to operate
the power tailgate. Press the button on the
instrument panel.
Note: A tone sounds while the tailgate
opens.
Note: The tailgate stops and reverses if it
detects an obstruction when opening.
Note: An alert sounds if the electronic
tailgate is disabled.
OPENING THE TAILGATE FROM
OUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
1. Unlock the vehicle with the remote control or power door unlock control.
Note: If an intelligent access transmitter is
within
3 ft (1 m) of the tailgate, the tailgate
unlocks when you press the tailgate release
button. 2. Press the button in the top of the
tailgate handle.
OPENING THE TAILGATE USING
THE REMOTE CONTROL Press the remote control button
twice within three seconds.
CLOSING THE TAILGATE
CLOSING THE TAILGATE FROM
INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE Press the button on the
instrument panel.
Note: The tailgate stops and reverses if it
detects an obstruction when closing.
CLOSING THE TAILGATE FROM
OUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
You can close the power tailgate by:
• Pressing the tailgate button on your
remote control twice within three
seconds.
• Pressing the button on the instrument
panel.
• Pressing the button on the tailgate.
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TAILGATE – FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
Why won't my power tailgate open?
Make sure the transmission is in park
(P), ensure nothing is obstructing the
tailgate path and or causing resistance
(tonneau cover or other aftermarket
accessory, freezing conditions or being
parked downhill). If you have
continued issues, the battery voltage
may be low or other system issues.
See an authorized dealer.
Why won't my power tailgate close? Your vehicle speed is at or above
2.5 mph (4 km/h), the tailgate
encountered an obstacle or freezing
conditions. After removing the
obstacles, manually close the tailgate
to resume normal operation. If you
have continued issues, the battery
voltage may be low or other system
issues. See an authorized dealer.
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TAILGATE PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: It is extremely
dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside
or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed. Do not allow
people to ride in any area of your vehicle
that is not equipped with seats and
seatbelts. Make sure everyone in your
vehicle is in a seat and properly using a
seatbelt. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious personal injury or
death.
OPENING THE TAILGATE
OPENING THE TAILGATE FROM
INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
The vehicle must be in park (P) to operate
the power tailgate. Press the button on the
instrument panel.
Note: A tone sounds while the tailgate
opens.
OPENING THE TAILGATE FROM
OUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
1. Unlock the vehicle with the remote control or power door unlock control.
Note: If an intelligent access transmitter is
within
3 ft (1 m) of the tailgate, the tailgate
unlocks when you press the tailgate release
button. 2. Press the button in the top of the
tailgate handle.
OPENING THE TAILGATE USING
THE REMOTE CONTROL Press the remote control button
twice within three seconds.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING
THE TAILGATE WARNING: Always properly secure
cargo to prevent shifting cargo or cargo
falling from the vehicle. Failure to do so
could result in compromised vehicle
stability and serious personal injury to
vehicle occupants or others.
Note: Skip to Step 4 if your vehicle does
not have power door locks.
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Tablet stand.
A
Tool inset.
B
Clamp pocket.
C
Standard and metric ruler.
D
Cup holder.
E
Tailgate anchors.
F The tailgate work surface contains clamp
pockets that allows you to secure work
material.
Note:
Damage could occur to the tailgate
if you overload the vertical clamp arm in any
direction.
Note: When you finish using the tailgate
work surface, make sure you remove all of
your belongings, then close the tailgate.
TAILGATE – TROUBLESHOOTING
TAILGATE – INFORMATION MESSAGES Action
Message
Reminder to check the tailgate due to it recently being opened
from the remote control or the button on the instrument panel
while the vehicle is on and the transmission is not in Park (P).
Check Tailgate Ajar
You must clear the message using the steering wheel controls.Repeatedly closing the tailgate will not clear the message.
Reminder to check if tailgate is closed securely. If message persists contact an authorized dealer.
Power Tailgate System
Fault Service Now
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TAILGATE – FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
Why won't my tailgate open?
Make sure the transmission is in park
(P), ensure nothing is obstructing the
tailgate path and or causing resistance
(tonneau cover or other aftermarket
accessories, freezing conditions or
being parked downhill). If you have
continued issues, the battery voltage
may be low or other system issues.
See an authorized dealer.
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4. Switch Daytime Running Lights on or
off.
The daytime running lamps turn on when
all of the following occur:
• You switch the system on.
• You switch your vehicle on.
• The transmission is not in park (P) for
vehicles with automatic transmissions
or you release the parking brake for
vehicles with manual transmissions.
• The lighting control is in the autolamps
position.
• The headlamps are off.
Note: Other lighting control positions do
not turn on the daytime running lamps.
SWITCHING THE DAYTIME
RUNNING LAMPS ON AND OFF -
VEHICLES WITH: DAYTIME
RUNNING LAMPS (DRL) WARNING:
The daytime running
lamps system does not activate the rear
lamps and may not provide adequate
lighting during low visibility driving
conditions. Make sure you switch the
headlamps on, as appropriate, during all
low visibility conditions. Failure to do so
may result in a crash.
Daytime running lamps are always on
unless you switch on the headlamps or
your vehicle is in park (P).
SWITCHING THE FRONT FOG
LAMPS ON AND OFF
(If Equipped)
The front fog lamp button is on the lighting
control. Press the button to switch the
front fog lamps on or off. Note:
Only switch the front fog lamps on
during reduced visibility.
Note: The brightness of the daytime running
lamps may decrease when the front fog
lamps are switched on.
Note: When the lighting control is in the
autolamps position, you cannot switch the
fog lamps on unless the headlamps are on.
SWITCHING THE FRONT FOG
LAMPS ON AND OFF - RAPTOR
The front fog lamp button is on the lighting
control. Press the button to switch the
front fog lamps on or off.
Note: Only switch the front fog lamps on
during reduced visibility.
Note: The brightness of the daytime running
lamps may decrease when you switch the
front fog lamps on.
Note: When the lighting control is in the
autolamps position, you cannot switch the
fog lamps on unless the headlamps are on.
Switching the Off-Road Lamps On
and Off
(If Equipped)
Use auxiliary switch 1 to switch the off-road
lamps on and off. See
What Are the
Auxiliary Switches (page 659).
SWITCHING THE CARGO LAMPS
ON
(If Equipped) Press the button in the lighting
control or in the rear cargo box.
SWITCHING THE SPOT LAMPS ON
AND OFF
(If Equipped)
The spot lamp buttons are near the lighting
control.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OVERVIEW - VEHICLES WITH: 4.2 INCH
SCREEN
Engine oil pressure gauge.
A
Engine coolant temperature gauge.
B
Fuel gauge.
C
Transmission fluid temperature gauge.
D
Speedometer.
E
Information display.
F
Tachometer.
G
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OVERVIEW - VEHICLES WITH: 8 INCH
SCREEN
Tachometer.
A
Engine coolant temperature gauge.
B
Configurable gauges. Oil pressure, transmission oil temperature, turbo boost,
or diesel exhaust fluid level gauges.
C
Compass.
D
Fuel gauge.
E
Ambient temperature.
F
Speedometer.
G
Distance to empty.
H
Odometer.
I
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OVERVIEW - VEHICLES WITH: 12.3 INCH
SCREEN
Tachometer.
A
Engine coolant temperature gauge.
B
Configurable gauges. Oil pressure, transmission oil temperature, turbo boost,
vacuum/boost, battery voltage, air charge temperature, engine oil temperature
or diesel exhaust fluid level gauges.
C
Fuel gauge.
D
Speedometer.
E
Odometer.
F
Compass.
G
Ambient temperature.
H
TACHOMETER
Indicates the engine speed.
SPEEDOMETER
Indicates the vehicle speed. FUEL GAUGE
WHAT IS THE FUEL GAUGE
Indicates approximately how much fuel is
in the fuel tank.
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FUEL GAUGE LIMITATIONS
The fuel gauge may not provide an
accurate reading when your vehicle is on
an incline.
LOCATING THE FUEL FILLER
DOOR
The arrow adjacent to the fuel pump
symbol indicates on which side of your
vehicle the fuel filler door is located.
WHAT IS THE LOW FUEL
REMINDER
A low fuel level reminder displays and
sounds when the distance to empty
reaches 75 mi (120 km) to empty for
MyKey, and at 50 mi (80 km), 25 mi
(40 km), 12 mi (20 km) and 0 mi (0 km)
for all vehicle keys.
Note: The low fuel reminder can appear at
different fuel gauge positions depending on
fuel economy conditions. This variation is
normal.
WHAT IS DISTANCE TO EMPTY
Indicates the approximate distance your
vehicle can travel on the fuel remaining in
the tank. Changes in driving pattern can
cause the value to not only decrease but
also increase or stay constant for periods
of time.
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
Indicates the engine coolant temperature.
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
Indicates the engine oil pressure.
Note: This is a configurable gauge. TRANSMISSION FLUID
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
Indicates the transmission fluid
temperature.
Special operating conditions can cause
higher than normal operating
temperatures. See
Special Operating
Conditions Scheduled Maintenance
(page
675).
Note: This is a configurable gauge.
TURBO BOOST GAUGE
(IF
EQUIPPED)
Indicates the amount of manifold air
pressure in the engine.
Note: This is a configurable gauge.
DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID
GAUGE
(IF EQUIPPED)
Indicates the current diesel exhaust fluid
level.
WHAT ARE THE INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER WARNING LAMPS
Warning lamps alert you to a vehicle
condition that could become serious.
Some lamps illuminate when you start
your vehicle to make sure they work. If any
lamps remain on after starting your vehicle,
refer to the respective system warning
lamp for further information.
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