FORD F-150 2021 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: FORD, Model Year: 2021, Model line: F-150, Model: FORD F-150 2021Pages: 796, PDF Size: 13.89 MB
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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 287).
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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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CUP HOLDERS
CUP HOLDER PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Use caution when
stowing items or hot drinks in the cup
holders. Items could become loose or
spill during hard braking, acceleration or
crashes. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury.
GLOVE COMPARTMENT
OPENING THE GLOVE
COMPARTMENT
Upper Glove Compartment Push the button on the instrument panel
to open. Lower Glove Compartment Pull the latch to the left to open.
LOCKING THE GLOVE
COMPARTMENT
You can lock lower glove compartment
using the key.
Unlock.
A
Lock.
B
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UNDER SEAT STORAGE (IF
EQUIPPED)
LOCATING THE UNDER SEAT
STORAGE COMPARTMENT
Front Under Seat Storage Lift the latch to access the storage
compartment under the center seat
cushion.
Locking the Front Under Seat
Storage
1. Use the key in the remote control to
unlock. 2. Press the latch to release the cushion.
3. Lift the cushion to access the storage
compartment.
Rear Under Seat Storage Lift the rear seat to access the under seat
storage bin.
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Locking the Rear Under Seat
Storage
1. Lift the rear seat to access under seat
storage bin. 2.
Lift the front and side panels to expand
and lock them in place. 3. Lock the panels in an open position.
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4. To collapse, release the lever, push
down to the stowed position and fold
in the side and front panels.
Note: Make sure the storage divider is not
locked into place when collapsing. Push the
button to release the divider door and swing
to stowed position on front wall. The locking key is in the key fob. Turn the
key to lock or unlock the cushion. GLASSES HOLDER
LOCATING THE GLASSES HOLDER
The glasses holder is in the overhead
console.
Press near the rear edge of the door to
open it.
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STARTING AND STOPPING
THE ENGINE – PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Extended idling at high
engine speeds can produce very high
temperatures in the engine and exhaust
system, creating the risk of fire or other
damage. WARNING:
Do not park, idle or
drive your vehicle on dry grass or other
dry ground cover. The emission system
heats up the engine compartment and
exhaust system, creating the risk of fire. WARNING: Do not start the engine
in a closed garage or in other enclosed
areas. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Always
open the garage door before you start
the engine. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death. WARNING:
Do not use starting
fluid, for example ether, in the air intake
system. Such fluid could cause
immediate explosive damage to the
engine and possible personal injury. WARNING:
Exhaust leaks may
result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger
compartment. If you smell exhaust
fumes inside your vehicle, have your
vehicle inspected immediately. Do not
drive if you smell exhaust fumes.
The powertrain control system meets all
Canadian interference-causing equipment
standard requirements regulating the
impulse electrical field or radio noise. If you stop your vehicle and leave the
engine idling for long periods, we
recommend that you do one of the
following:
•
Open the windows at least
1 in
(2.5 cm).
• Set your climate control to outside air.
IGNITION SWITCH
(IF EQUIPPED) Switching the Ignition Off
Turn the key to position
0.
Switching the Ignition to
Accessory Mode
Turn the key to position
I. Electrical
accessories, for example the radio, operate
without the engine running.
Switching the Ignition On
Turn the key to position
II. All electrical
circuits and accessories are operational
and the warning lamps and indicators
illuminate.
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