tow FORD F-150 2021 Owner's Guide

POWER RUNNING BOARD
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: In extreme climates,
excessive ice buildup may occur, causing
the running boards not to deploy. Make
sure that the running boards have
deployed, and have finished moving
before attempting to step on them. The
running boards will resume normal
function once the blockage is cleared. WARNING:
Switch off the running
boards before jacking or placing any
object under your vehicle. Never place
your hand between the extended running
board and your vehicle. A moving running
board may cause injury.
Do not use the running boards, front and
rear hinge assemblies, running board
motors, or the running board underbody
mounts to lift your vehicle when jacking.
Use proper jacking points.
The running boards could move slower in
cold temperatures.
POWER RUNNING BOARD
SETTINGS
1. Press
Features on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Running Boards.
3. Press a setting.
Running Boards (Modes)
Off
The power running boards remain stowed,
regardless of door position. Auto
The power running boards deploy when
you approach your vehicle with a remote
control, unlock the door or open the door.
The power running boards stow:
•
After a few seconds when you close
the doors.
• If you unlock the door but do not open
it.
• If you have switched
Approach
detection on and do not open a door
before the Auto Timer setting expires.
Note: When you select this mode, an option
displays that allows you to select how long
the running boards stay deployed without
opening the door.
Out
The power running boards remain
deployed, regardless of door position.
Approach detection
When you switch
Approach detection on
with Auto switched on, the running boards
deploy when you approach your vehicle
with a remote control.
POWER RUNNING BOARD
KICK SWITCH
You can use the power running board kick
switch to deploy and stow the running
board without opening or closing the door.
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Press the switch with your foot to use the
power running board kick switch.
Pressing the kick switch with the power
running boards stowed switches the mode
to Out.
Pressing the kick switch with the power
running boards deployed switches the
mode to
Auto.
Note: When you use the kick switch, the
power running board mode changes until
you press the kick switch again.
You can change the kick switch setting on
the touchscreen. See
Power Running
Board Settings (page 138).
Kick switch
Always active
The kick switch is on regardless of whether
the doors are locked or unlocked.
Only while unlocked
The kick switch is on only with the doors
unlocked. DEPLOYING AND STOWING
THE POWER RUNNING
BOARDS
The power running boards deploy when
you approach your vehicle with a remote
control, unlock the door or open the door.
The power running boards stow:
•
After a few seconds when you close
the doors.
• If you unlock the door but do not open
it.
• If you have switched
Approach
detection on and do not open a door
before the Auto Timer setting expires.
See
Power Running Board Settings
(page 138).
Note: The power running boards reverse
direction and move to the end of travel if
they encounter an object when moving.
POWER RUNNING BOARDS –
TROUBLESHOOTING
POWER RUNNING BOARDS –
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why is there unwanted noise coming
from my power running boards?
The power running board mechanism
could trap debris such as mud, dirt,
snow, ice and salt. If this happens, set
the running boards to the deployed
position. Then, wash the system, in
particular the front and rear hinge
arms, with a high-pressure car wash
wand.
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WIPERS
WIPER PRECAUTIONS
Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windshield. This could scratch the glass or
damage the wiper blades. Use the
windshield washers before wiping a dry
windshield.
Fully defrost the windshield before you
switch the windshield wipers on.
Switch the windshield wipers off before
entering a car wash.
SWITCHING WINDSHIELD WIPERS
ON AND OFF
High-speed wipe.
A
Intermittent wipe.
B
Off.C Use the rotary control. AUTOWIPERS (IF EQUIPPED)
WHAT ARE AUTOWIPERS
Autowipers turns on and controls the
speed and frequency of the windshield
wipers.
AUTOWIPERS SETTINGS
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle Settings.
3. Press
Wipers.
4. Switch
Rain Sensing on or off.
Note: When you switch the feature off, the
wipers do not operate based on the rain
sensor. When you switch on the windshield
wipers to the intermittent wipe position with
the feature off, the wipers use the wipe
speed set by the rotary control.
ADJUSTING THE SENSITIVITY OF
THE RAIN SENSOR Low sensitivity.
A
High sensitivity.
B
Use the rotary control to set the sensitivity
of the rain sensor.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CONTROL
Lamps off.
A
Parking lamps on.
B
Autolamps on.
C
Headlamps on.
D
Rotate the control to make a selection.
Note: The lighting control defaults to
autolamps every time you switch your
vehicle on.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CONTROL - POLICE
RESPONDER Lamps off.
A
Parking lamps on.
B
Autolamps on.
C
Headlamps on.
D
Rotate the control to make a selection. Note:
The lighting control defaults to the
last known state every time you switch your
vehicle on.
HEADLAMPS
USING THE HIGH BEAM
HEADLAMPS Push the lever away from you to
switch the high beam on.
Push the lever forward again or pull the
lever toward you to switch the high beams
off.
Slightly pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the headlamps.
HEADLAMP INDICATORS
Lamps On Illuminates when you switch the
low beam headlamps or the
parking lamps on.
Headlamp High Beam Illuminates when you switch the
high beam headlamps on.
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INTERIOR MIRROR
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not adjust the
mirrors when your vehicle is moving. This
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, serious personal injury or death.
Note: Do not clean the mirror housing or
glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products.
MANUALLY DIMMING THE
INTERIOR MIRROR
Pull the tab below the mirror toward you
to reduce glare at night.
AUTO-DIMMING INTERIOR
MIRROR
(IF EQUIPPED)
WHAT IS THE AUTO-DIMMING
INTERIOR MIRROR
The mirror dims to reduce the effect of
bright light from behind. It returns to
normal when the bright light from behind
is no longer present or if you shift into
reverse (R).
AUTO-DIMMING INTERIOR
MIRROR LIMITATIONS
Do not block the sensors on the front and
back of the mirror.
Note: A rear center passenger or raised rear
center head restraint could prevent light
from reaching the sensor.
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ADJUSTING THE EXTERIOR
MIRRORS
WARNING: Do not adjust the
mirrors when your vehicle is moving. This
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, serious personal injury or death. Power fold.
A
Window lock.
B
Adjustment control.
C
Right-hand mirror.
D
Left-hand mirror.
E
To adjust the mirrors, switch your vehicle
on, with the ignition in accessory mode or
the engine running:
1. Select the mirror you want to adjust. The control light turns on.
2. Use the adjustment control to adjust the position of the mirror.
3. Press the mirror control again. The control light turns off. FOLDING THE EXTERIOR
MIRRORS - VEHICLES WITH:
MANUAL FOLDING MIRRORS
Push the mirror toward the door window
glass.
Make sure that you fully engage the mirror
in its support when returning it to its
original position.
FOLDING THE EXTERIOR
MIRRORS - VEHICLES WITH:
POWER FOLDING MIRRORS
The exterior mirrors fold when you lock
your vehicle and unfold when you unlock
your vehicle.
For tight parking conditions,
press the control to fold the
mirrors.
Press the control switch again to unfold
the mirrors.
Note: Do not stop the mirrors midway
through their movement. Wait until the
mirrors stop moving and press the control
again.
The left-hand and right-hand mirrors move
at different rates. For example, one mirror
may stop while the other one continues to
move. This is normal.
If you press the control switch to fold in the
mirrors with auto-fold on, the mirrors do
not unfold when you unlock your vehicle.
Note: The power folding mirrors operate
with the ignition on, and for several minutes
after you switch the ignition off.
Note: If you fold and unfold the mirrors
several times within one minute, the power
fold function may turn off to protect the
motors from overheating.
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Switching Auto-fold On and Off
1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle Settings.
3. Press
Mirrors.
4. Switch
Autofold on or off.
Loose Mirror
If your power-folding mirrors are manually
folded, they may not work properly even
after you re-position them. You need to
reset them if:
• The mirrors vibrate when you drive.
• The mirrors feel loose.
• The mirrors do not stay in the folded or
unfolded position.
• One of the mirrors is not in its normal
driving position.
To reset the mirrors perform the following
steps:
1. By hand, fold or retract both mirrors.
2. Using the power folding/power telescoping mirror control switch,
operate the mirrors until you hear an
audible click.
3. Operate the power folding or power telescoping mirrors an additional 3 to
4 times to synchronize the mirrors.
EXTENDING THE EXTERIOR
MIRRORS
This optional feature lets you extend the
mirror about 3 in (75 mm). It is useful when
towing a trailer. You can manually pull out
or push in the mirrors to various positions.
Power Telescoping Mirrors
(If
Equipped)
This feature lets you position both mirrors
at the same time. A. Extend.
B. Retract.
To adjust your mirrors, make sure you
switch your vehicle on, with the ignition in
accessory mode or the engine running.
1. Press and release the control switch.
2. Press the adjustment control to
position the mirrors.
3. Press the left arrow to extend the mirrors out. Press the right arrow to
retract the mirrors in.
Note: Moving the mirrors 10 or more times
within one minute, or repeated folding and
unfolding of the mirrors when holding the
control down during full travel, could disable
the system to protect the motors from
overheating. Wait approximately three
minutes with the vehicle running, and up to
10 minutes with the vehicle off, for the
system to reset and for function to return to
normal.
AUTO-DIMMING EXTERIOR
MIRROR
(IF EQUIPPED)
WHAT IS THE AUTO-DIMMING
EXTERIOR MIRROR
The driver exterior mirror dims when the
interior auto-dimming mirror turns on.
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BlueCruise
See BlueCruise (page 365).
Cruise Control See Cruise Control (page 350).
Electronic Locking Differential See
Electronic Locking
Differential (page 301).
Four-Wheel Drive See
Four-Wheel Drive (page
291).
Note: Some indicators appear different
depending on vehicle options.
Front Airbag See
Airbags (page 72).
Front Fog Lamp See
Switching the Front Fog
Lamps On and Off (page 150).
High Beam See
Using the High Beam
Headlamps (page 147). Hill Descent See Hill Descent Control
(page
330).
Lamps On See
Exterior Lighting Control
(page 147).
Ready to Drive See
Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Information (page 249).
Reverse Brake Assist See
Reverse Braking Assist
(page 314).
Stability Control and Traction
Control See
Traction Control (page
319). See Stability Control
(page 321).
Turn Signal Lamps See Switching the Turn Signal
Lamps On and Off (page 149).
Tow Haul See
Towing a Trailer (page 428).
Wait to Start See
Starting a Diesel Engine
(page 238).
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Lamps On
See Exterior Lighting Control
(page 147).
Police Engine Idle See Police Engine Idle Feature.
Ready to Drive See
Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Information (page 249).
Reverse Brake Assist See
Reverse Braking Assist
(page 314).
Stability Control and Traction
Control See
Traction Control (page
319). See Stability Control
(page 321).
Turn Signal Lamps See Switching the Turn Signal
Lamps On and Off (page 149).
Tow Haul See
Towing a Trailer (page 428).
Wait to Start See
Starting a Diesel Engine
(page 238).
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USING THE INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER DISPLAY CONTROLS
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.
The controls are on the steering wheel. Back button.
A
OK button.
B
Menu button.
C
Back Button
Press to go back or to exit a menu.
OK Button
Press to make a selection. Menu Button
Press to display the submenus.
Scroll Buttons
Press the up or down buttons to scroll
through the menu items.
Status Indicator
Menu items with a check box
indicates a feature's status. A
check in the box indicates the
feature is on, and unchecked indicates the
feature is off.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY MAIN MENU -
VEHICLES WITH: 12.3 INCH
SCREEN
Depending on your vehicle options, some
menu items can appear different or not at
all.
Note: For your safety, some features are
speed-dependent and could be unavailable
when your vehicle is above a certain speed. Menu Item
MyView
Trip/Fuel
Truck Info Towing
Navigation PhoneAudio
Settings
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