audio FORD F-150 2021 User Guide

The rear parking aid sensors are active
when your vehicle is in reverse (R) and the
vehicle speed is less than 5 mph (8 km/h).
The sensor coverage area is up to
71 in
(180 cm) from the rear bumper.
The rear parking aid detects large objects
when you shift into reverse (R) and any of
the following occur:
• Your vehicle is moving backward at a
low speed.
• Your vehicle is stationary but an object
is approaching the rear of your vehicle
at a low speed.
• Your vehicle is moving backward at a
low speed and an object is moving
towards your vehicle, for example
another vehicle at a low speed.
LOCATING THE REAR PARKING
AID SENSORS The rear parking aid sensors are in the rear
bumper. REAR PARKING AID AUDIBLE
WARNINGS
A warning tone sounds when your vehicle
approaches an object. As your vehicle
moves closer to an object, the rate of the
tone increases. The warning tone
continuously sounds when an object is 12 in
(30 cm)
or less from the rear bumper.
If your vehicle remains stationary for a few
seconds, the audible warning turns off. If
your vehicle moves backward the tone
sounds again.
Note: When the parking aid system sounds
a tone, the audio system could reduce the
set volume.
FRONT PARKING AID (IF EQUIPPED)
WHAT IS THE FRONT PARKING
AID
Front parking sensors detect objects in
front of your vehicle.
FRONT PARKING AID
LIMITATIONS
The front parking aid sensors are active
when your vehicle is in any position other
than park (P) and the vehicle speed is less
than
5 mph (8 km/h).
The sensor coverage area is up to
28 in
(70 cm) from the bumper.
If your vehicle is in reverse (R), the front
parking aid detects objects when your
vehicle is moving at a low speed or an
object is moving toward your vehicle and
provides an audio warning, for example
another vehicle at a low speed. Once your
vehicle reaches a stop, the audio warning
stops after a few seconds. Visual indication
is always active in reverse (R).
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If your vehicle is in any forward gear, the
front parking aid provides audible warnings
and visual indication when your vehicle is
moving at a speed of 5 mph (8 km/h) or
below and the system detects an object
within the detection zone. Once your
vehicle reaches a stop, the visual indication
and audio warning stops after a few
seconds.
If your vehicle is in neutral (N), the front
and rear sensors provide visual indication
only when your vehicle is moving below a
speed of
5 mph (8 km/h) and obstacles
are detected inside the detection areas.
Once your vehicle stops, the visual
indication and audio warning stops after
a few seconds.
LOCATING THE FRONT PARKING
AID SENSORS The front parking aid sensors are in the
front bumper.
FRONT PARKING AID AUDIBLE
WARNINGS
A warning tone sounds when there is an
object within
28 in (70 cm) from the front
bumper. As your vehicle moves closer to
an object, the rate of the tone increases. The warning tone continuously sounds
when an object is 12 in (30 cm) or less from
the front bumper.
Note:
If the detected object is 12 in (30 cm)
or less from your vehicle, visual indication
remains on.
SIDE PARKING AID
(IF EQUIPPED)
WHAT IS THE SIDE PARKING AID
The front and rear outermost parking aid
sensors map objects that are near to the
sides of your vehicle.
SIDE PARKING AID LIMITATIONS
The sensor coverage is up to 24 in (60 cm)
from the sides of your vehicle.
The side parking aid may not function if:
• Your vehicle remains stationary for over
two minutes.
• The anti-lock brake system activates.
• The traction control system activates.
• Your vehicle is in park (P).
• The steering wheel angle information
is not available. You must drive at least
492 ft (150 m)
above 19 mph
(30 km/h) to reset the steering wheel
angle information.
Note: If you switch traction control off, the
side sensing system also turns off.
To reinitialize the system, drive the length
of your vehicle.
The side parking aid does not detect an
object that is moving toward the side of
your vehicle, for example another vehicle
moving at a low speed, if it does not pass
a front or rear parking aid sensor.
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Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse
Loca- tion
Driver door control module.
30 A
23
Moonroof.
30 A
24
Not used.
20 A
25
Passenger door control module.
30 A
26
Not used.
30 A
27
Amplifier.
30 A
28
12 inch display.
15 A
29
Adjustable pedals.
Not used.
5 A
30
RF receiver.
10 A
31
Driver monitor.
Terrain management switch.
Audio control module.
20 A
32
Not used.
—
33
Run/start relay.
30 A
34
400 watt inverter run/start.
5 A
35
Auto-dimming interior mirror.
15 A
36
Rear heat seat run/start.
Adaptive front steering run/start.
Heated wheel (vehicles without adaptive front steering).
Advanced driver-assistance systems.
20 A
37
Rear power windows.
30 A circuit
breaker.
38
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Note:
To calibrate the steering angle
sensor, drive the vehicle above 30 mph
(50 km/h) for a minimum of 1.2 mi (2 km).
Make sure to drive straight ahead for a
minimum of 30 seconds. Several vehicle
functions are disabled and a warning light
could appear until the sensor is calibrated.
Battery Management System
The battery management system monitors
battery conditions and takes actions to
extend battery life. If excessive battery
drain is detected, the system temporarily
disables some of the following features:
• Heated rear window.
• Heated seats.
• Climate control.
• Heated steering wheel.
• Audio unit.
• Navigation system.
A message may appear in the information
display to alert you that battery protection
actions are active.
After battery replacement, or in some
cases after charging the battery with an
external charger, the battery management
system requires eight hours of vehicle sleep
time to relearn the battery state of charge.
During this time your vehicle must remain
fully locked with the ignition off.
Note: If you add electrical accessories or
components to the vehicle, it may adversely
affect battery performance and durability.
This may also affect the performance of
other electrical systems in the vehicle.
Battery Disposal Make sure that you dispose of
old batteries in an
environmentally friendly way.
Seek advice from your local authority
about recycling old batteries. ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
The headlamps on your vehicle are
properly aimed at the assembly plant. If
your vehicle has been in an accident,
contact an authorized dealer to check and
realign your headlamps.
Headlamp Aiming Target
8 feet (2.4 m).
A
Center height of lamp to ground.
B
25 feet (7.6 m).
C
Horizontal reference line.
D
1. Park your vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately
25 ft (7.6 m) away.
2. Measure the height from the center of your headlamp, indicated by a 3
millimeter circle on the lens, to the
ground and mark an
8 ft (2.4 m)
horizontal reference line on the vertical
wall or screen at this height, a piece of
masking tape works well.
3. Switch on the low beam headlamps to
illuminate the wall or screen and open
the hood. Cover one of the headlamps
so no light hits the wall.
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AUDIO SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Driving while distracted
can result in loss of vehicle control, crash
and injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the
safe operation of your vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you
are aware of all applicable local laws
that may affect the use of electronic
devices while driving.
Listening to loud audio for long periods of
time could damage your hearing.
IDENTIFYING THE AUDIO UNIT Depending on your vehicle options, the
controls may look different from what you
see here.
SWITCHING THE AUDIO UNIT
ON AND OFF
Press the button on the volume
control. SELECTING THE AUDIO
SOURCE
Audio Unit Press to open the media source
menu.
You can press this multiple times to
change the audio source or scroll through
the media sources.
Touchscreen
Press Sources on the touchscreen to open
the media source menu.
PLAYING OR PAUSING THE
AUDIO SOURCE
Audio Unit Press the button to pause
playback. Press again to resume
playback.
Touchscreen Press the button to pause
playback. Press again to resume
playback.
Note: Not all sources can be paused.
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ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
Turn to adjust the volume.
Some vehicles may be able to adjust the
volume using buttons on the steering
wheel.
SWITCHING SHUFFLE MODE
ON AND OFF
Press the button on the
touchscreen to switch shuffle
mode on or off.
Note: Not all sources have shuffle mode.
SWITCHING REPEAT MODE ON
AND OFF Press the button on the
touchscreen to switch repeat
mode on or off.
Note: Not all sources have repeat mode. SETTING A MEMORY PRESET
1. Select a station or channel.
2.
Press and hold a memory preset button
on the touchscreen.
Note: The audio mutes briefly while the
system saves the preset and returns once it
is stored.
Note: You can save presets from multiple
sources to the memory preset bar.
MUTING THE AUDIO Press to mute the signal. Press
again to restore the signal.
ADJUSTING THE SOUND
SETTINGS
Balance and Fade (If Equipped)
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Sound Settings.
3. Press
Balance / Fade.
4. Press the arrows to adjust the settings.
Tone Settings
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Sound Settings.
3. Press
Tone Settings.
4. Press the arrows or slider bar to adjust
the settings.
Speed Compensated Volume
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Sound Settings.
3. Press
Speed Compensated Volume.
4. Press a setting.
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Occupancy Mode (If Equipped)
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Sound Settings.
3. Press
Occupancy Mode.
4. Press a setting.
Sound Mode
(If Equipped)
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Sound Settings.
3. Press
Sound Mode.
4. Press a setting.
SETTING THE CLOCK AND
DATE
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Clock Settings.
3. Set the time.
Note: The
AM and PM options are not
available if 24-hour mode is on.
Switching Automatic Time
Updates On and Off
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Clock Settings.
3. Switch
Automatic time zone update
on or off.
AM/FM RADIO
AM/FM RADIO LIMITATIONS
The further you travel from an AM or FM
station, the weaker the signal and the
weaker the reception. Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges,
tunnels, freeway overpasses, parking
garages, dense tree foliage and
thunderstorms can interfere with the
reception.
When you pass a ground-based broadcast
repeating tower, a stronger signal may
overtake a weaker one and result in the
audio system muting.
SELECTING A RADIO STATION
Manually Selecting a Radio
Station
Turn to search through the radio frequency
band.
Using Direct Tune
1.
Press
Direct Tune to open the number
pad.
2. Enter the station you prefer.
Note: You can only enter a valid station for
the audio source you are currently listening
to.
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Using Seek
Press either button. The system
stops at the first station it finds
in that direction.
Using the Station List
1. Press Browse.
Note: Available on FM radio only.
2. Press a station.
SWITCHING THE DISPLAY ON
AND OFF
Audio Unit Press the button.
Touchscreen
To switch the display off:
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Display Settings.
3. Press
Display Off.
Note: The display defaults to on each time
you switch your vehicle on.
To switch the display on, press anywhere
on the touchscreen.
DIGITAL RADIO
(IF EQUIPPED)
WHAT IS DIGITAL RADIO
HD Radio ™ technology is the digital
evolution of analog AM/FM radio.
For additional information, visit
www .HDR a dio . c om . HD Radio Technology is manufactured
under license from iBiquity Digital
Corporation and foreign patents. HD Radio
and the HD and HD Radio logos are
proprietary trademarks of DTS. The vehicle
manufacturer and DTS are not responsible
for the content sent using HD Radio
technology. Content may be changed,
added or deleted at any time at the station
owner's discretion.
HOW DOES DIGITAL RADIO WORK
Your system has a special receiver that
allows it to receive digital broadcasts in
addition to analog broadcasts.
HD1 signifies the main programming status
and is available in both analog and digital
broadcasts. Other multicast stations are
only available digitally and could contain
new or different content.
Note:
When the system first receives an
HD1 station, it plays the station in the analog
version until it verifies the station is an HD
Radio station. Then it shifts to the digital
version.
Note: There is an audio mute delay when
switching to an HD2 or HD3 station because
the system has to reacquire and decode the
digital signal.
DIGITAL RADIO LIMITATIONS
If you are outside the reception area, the
system could not work.
If you are on the fringe of the reception
area, the station could mute due to weak
signal strength.
Note: If you are listening to HD1, the system
changes back to the analog broadcast until
the digital broadcast is available again. If
you are listening to any other multicast
channels, the station mutes and stays
muted unless it is able to connect to the
digital signal again.
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Depending on the station quality, you could
hear a slight sound change when the
station changes between analog and
digital audio.
You cannot access a saved HD station if
your vehicle is outside the station
’s
reception area.
SWITCHING DIGITAL RADIO
RECEPTION ON AND OFF
1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Radio Settings.
3. Switch
AM HD Radio or FM HD Radio
on or off.
DIGITAL RADIO INDICATORS
HD Radio Indicator
The indicator appears when HD Radio is
on and you tune to a station broadcasting
HD Radio technology. The color of the indicator changes to
indicate the system status.
Gray indicates the system is acquiring a
digital station.
Orange indicates digital audio is playing.
Multicast Indicator
The multicast indicator appears if the
current station is broadcasting multiple
digital broadcasts. The highlighted
numbers indicate additional digital
channels available. Note:
For stations that have more than one
HD multicast, the HD indicator and radio
text appears as a button. Press the button
to cycle through all of the HD stations on
that specific frequency.
SATELLITE RADIO
(IF EQUIPPED)
WHAT IS SATELLITE RADIO
Your factory-installed SiriusXM radio
system includes a limited subscription
term, which begins on the date of sale or
lease of your vehicle. See an authorized
dealer for availability.
For additional information about extended
subscription terms, visit www .SiriusXM. c om
in the United States,
www .SiriusXM. c a in
Canada, or call SiriusXM at
1-888-539-7474.
Note: SiriusXM reserves the unrestricted
right to change, rearrange, add or delete
programming including canceling, moving
or adding particular channels, and its prices,
at any time, with or without notice to you.
Neither SiriusXM and its affiliates nor Ford
Motor Company and its affiliates will be
liable to you or any third party for any such
modification, suspension or termination.
SATELLITE RADIO LIMITATIONS
For optimal reception performance, keep
the antenna clear of snow and ice build-up
and keep luggage and other material as
far away from the antenna as possible.
Placing luggage over the antenna may
reduce performance. Factory-installed and
aftermarket vehicle structures including,
but not limited to, roof racks and soft top
roofs in a partially open position could
reduce reception performance.
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Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges,
tunnels, freeway overpasses, parking
garages, dense tree foliage and
thunderstorms can interfere with your
reception.
When you pass a ground-based
broadcast-repeating tower, a stronger
signal may overtake a weaker one and
could result in the audio system muting.
Your display could show an error message
to indicate the interference.
LOCATING THE SATELLITE RADIO
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
1. Select SiriusXM as the audio source.
2. Tune to channel 0.
SELECTING A CHANNEL
Manually Selecting a Channel
Press the button to find the
previous or next available radio
channel.
Linear Tuner
The linear tuner is displayed when
manually selecting a channel. You can
swipe left or right on the linear tuner
carousel to navigate through the channel
list. Tap on a channel title to listen to it.
Using Direct Tune
1. Press the channel up or down button to open the linear tuner screen.
2. Press Direct Tune to open the number
pad.
3. Enter the channel you prefer.
Using Browse
1. Press
Browse. 2. Select a channel.
SATELLITE RADIO SETTINGS
Subscription
Your subscription status is displayed. You
can subscribe or manage your subscription
directly from the touchscreen.
Listener Add/Switch
You can create up to five listener profiles
per SiriusXM account. Each listener profile
can be personalized with a name and
profile image.
Note:
Requires a trial or active subscription
to use.
Note: A default profile is available when no
listener profiles are created.
SiriusXM Favorites
SiriusXM Favorites are shown for the active
listener profile. While you are listening to
SiriusXM, you can save favorites by:
• Tapping the currently tuned channel
or show logo on the SiriusXM audio
screen. A favorite icon appears next to
the logo when it is saved as a favorite.
• Tuning to a channel or show you want
to save as a favorite. Navigate to the
SiriusXM Favorites screen and press
the Add Current button. The currently
tuned channel or show is saved as a
favorite.
• Saving a radio preset. This saves the
currently tuned SiriusXM channel or
show as a favorite.
Note: Requires a trial or active subscription
to use.
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