steering FORD F-150 2021 User Guide

The Safety Canopy deploys during
significant side crashes or when a certain
likelihood of a rollover event is detected
by the rollover sensor. The Safety Canopy
is mounted to the roof side-rail sheet
metal, behind the headliner, above each
row of seats. In certain sideways crashes
or rollover events, the Safety Canopy will
be activated, regardless of which seats are
occupied. The Safety Canopy inflates
between the side window area and
occupants to further enhance protection
provided in side impact crashes and
rollover events.
The system consists of the following:
•
Safety Canopy curtain airbags above
the trim panels over the front and rear
side windows identified by a label or
wording on the headliner or roof-pillar
trim.
• A flexible headliner which opens above
the side doors to allow air curtain
deployment · Crash sensors and monitoring
system with a readiness
indicator. See Crash Sensors
and Airbag Indicator (page 79). Properly restrain children 12 years old and
under in the rear seats. The Safety Canopy
will not interfere with children restrained
using a properly installed child or booster
seat because it is designed to inflate
downward from the headliner above the
doors along the side window opening.
AIRBAG PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
Airbags do not inflate
slowly or gently, and the risk of injury
from a deploying airbag is the greatest
close to the trim covering the airbag
module. WARNING:
All occupants of your
vehicle, including the driver, should
always properly wear their seatbelts,
even when an airbag supplemental
restraint system is provided. Failure to
properly wear your seatbelt could
seriously increase the risk of injury or
death. WARNING:
Properly secure
children 12 years old and under in a rear
seating position whenever possible. If
you are unable to properly secure all
children in a rear seating position,
properly secure the largest child on the
front seat. If you must use a forward
facing child restraint on the front seat,
move the seat as far back as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions could
result in personal injury or death. WARNING:
Do not place your arms
on the airbag cover or through the
steering wheel. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury.
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Figure 1 - Driver and Passenger Airbag
Dimensions
9.5 in (240 mm) from the center
of the emblem.
1.
13.3 in (339 mm) from the center
of the airbag door.
2.
22.5 in (573 mm).
3.
Note: Do not place objects between the
airbags due to airbag variability.
Figure 2 - Side View of the Driver Airbag
at Full Inflation 27.5 in (700 mm).
1. Figure 3 - Top View of the Driver and
Passenger Airbags at Full Inflation
Front passenger airbag - 25.8 in
(656 mm).
1.
Front driver airbag – 17 in (430
mm).
2.
Note: Do not place objects between the
driver side steering wheel airbag and the
passenger side dash airbag.
Figure 4 -Top View of the Side Airbags
at Full Inflation - if equipped From the outermost side of the
seat - 8 in (200 mm).
1.
Forward of the seat backrest -
15 in (380 mm).
2.
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WHAT IS 911 ASSIST
911 Assist is a SYNC system feature that
can call for help.
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HOW DOES 911 ASSIST WORK
If a crash deploys an airbag, excluding knee
airbags and rear inflatable seatbelts, or
activates the fuel pump shut-off, your
vehicle may be able to contact emergency
services by dialing 911 through a paired and
connected Bluetooth®-enabled phone.
Not all crashes will deploy an airbag or
activate the fuel pump shut-off. If a
connected cell phone sustains damage or
loses its connection to SYNC during a
crash, SYNC will search for and try to
connect to a previously paired cell phone.
SYNC will then attempt to call the
emergency services.
Before making the call:
• SYNC provides about 10 seconds to
cancel the call. If you fail to cancel the
call, SYNC attempts to dial 911.
• SYNC says the following, or a similar
message: "SYNC will attempt to call
911, to cancel the call, press Cancel on
your screen or press and hold the
phone button on your steering wheel."
If you do not cancel the call and SYNC
makes a successful call a pre-recorded
message plays for the 911 operator. The
occupants in your vehicle are able to talk
with the operator. Be prepared to provide
your name, phone number and location
immediately because not all 911 systems
are capable of receiving this information
electronically.
During an emergency call the system
transmits vehicle data to the emergency
service. EMERGENCY CALL
REQUIREMENTS WARNING:
Do not wait for 911
Assist to make an emergency call if you
can do it yourself. Dial emergency
services immediately to avoid delayed
response time which could increase the
risk of serious injury or death after a
crash. If you do not hear 911 Assist within
five seconds of the crash, the system or
phone may be damaged or
non-functional. WARNING:
Always place your
phone in a secure location in your vehicle
so it does not become a projectile or get
damaged in a crash. Failure to do so may
cause serious injury to someone or
damage the phone which could prevent
911 Assist from working properly. WARNING:
Unless the 911 Assist
setting is set on before a crash, the
system will not dial for help which could
delay response time, potentially
increasing the risk of serious injury or
death after a crash.
• SYNC is powered and working properly
at the time of the incident and
throughout feature activation and use.
• The 911 Assist feature must be set on
before the incident.
• You must pair and connect a
Bluetooth®
enabled and compatible
cell phone to SYNC.
• A connected
Bluetooth® enabled
phone must have the ability to make
and maintain an outgoing call at the
time of the incident.
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HOW DOES EASY ENTRY AND
EXIT WORK
Easy entry and exit moves the driver seat
rearward up to 2 in (5 cm) and the steering
column up when you switch the ignition
off. The driver seat and steering column
return to their previous positions when you
switch the ignition on.
Note:
Depending on your vehicle, the
column may move up and in.
SWITCHING EASY ENTRY AND
EXIT ON AND OFF
1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle.
3. Select
Easy Entry/Exit.
If you press any adjustment or memory
button when in easy exit mode, the system
cancels the operation.
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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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ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL - VEHICLES WITH:
MANUAL ADJUSTABLE
STEERING COLUMN
WARNING: Do not adjust the
steering wheel when your vehicle is
moving.
Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the
correct position. See
Sitting in the Correct
Position (page 195). 1. Unlock the steering column.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to the
position you prefer.
3. Lock the steering column. ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL - VEHICLES WITH:
POWER ADJUSTABLE
STEERING COLUMN WARNING:
Do not adjust the
steering wheel when your vehicle is
moving.
Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the
correct position. See
Sitting in the Correct
Position (page 195). Press the top or bottom of the control to
move the steering wheel up or down.
Press the front or rear of the control to
move the steering wheel in or out.
You can save and recall the steering wheel
position with the memory function.
See
Recalling a Preset Position (page 209).
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RESETTING THE STOPPING
POSITION - VEHICLES WITH:
POWER ADJUSTABLE
STEERING COLUMN
Note:
The steering wheel stops when it
detects an obstruction. This sets a new
stopping position.
To reset the steering column to its normal
stopping position:
1. Confirm there is nothing obstructing the motion of the steering column.
2. Press and hold the steering column control until the steering column stops
moving.
3. Press the steering column control again.
Note: The steering column may start to
move again.
4. When the steering column stops, continue holding the control for a few
seconds.
5. Repeat for each direction, as necessary.
HORN Press on the center of the
steering wheel near the horn icon
to activate the horn.
SWITCHING THE HEATED
STEERING WHEEL ON AND OFF
- VEHICLES WITH: HEATED
STEERING WHEEL To activate the heated steering
wheel, press the button on the
climate control unit. On some vehicles, an indicator on the
button illuminates when the heated
steering wheel is on.
Note:
A sensor regulates the temperature
of the steering wheel.
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ADJUSTING THE PEDALS
WARNING: Do not use the pedal
adjustment controls when the vehicle is
moving. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death.
Your control is on the left-hand side of the
steering column or on the instrument
panel. Farther away from you.
A.
Closer to you.
B.
You can save and recall the pedal positions
with the memory feature. See
Memory
Function (page 209).
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EXTERIOR LAMPS
SWITCHING THE TURN SIGNAL
LAMPS ON AND OFF
Push the lever up or down to
switch the turn signal lamps on.
Set the lever to the middle position to
switch the turn signal lamps off.
Note: Tap the lever up or down to make the
turn signal lamps flash three times.
HOW DO CORNERING LAMPS
WORK (If Equipped)
The cornering lamps illuminate the inside
of a corner when you are turning the
steering wheel or when you switch the turn
signal lamps on. They turn on when the
vehicle speed is below 25 mph (40 km/h).
Note: Only the cornering lamp on the side
your vehicle is turning illuminates.
Note: Cornering lamps do not operate if
you switch the front fog lamps on. Headlamp beam.
A
Cornering lamp beam.
B
SWITCHING THE DAYTIME
RUNNING LAMPS ON AND OFF -
VEHICLES WITH: CONFIGURABLE
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS 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.
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle Settings.
3. Press
Lighting.
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GLARE FREE LIGHTING – TROUBLESHOOTING (IF EQUIPPED)
GLARE FREE LIGHTING – INFORMATION MESSAGES Description
Message
The camera has reduced visibility. Clean the windshield. If
the message continues to appear, have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Front Camera Low Visib-
ility Clean Screen
The camera has malfunctioned. Wait a short period of time
for the camera to cool down. If the message continues to
appear, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Front Camera Tempor-
arily Not Available
The camera has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Front Camera Malfunc-
tion Service Required
ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING (IF
EQUIPPED)
HOW DOES ADAPTIVE FRONT
LIGHTING WORK
Adaptive front lighting adapts when you
are steering around a curve or if the camera
detects lane markings indicating a curve. Without adaptive front lighting.
A
With adaptive front lighting.
B
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