FORD F-150 2021 Owners Manual

CENTER DISPLAY
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. CENTER DISPLAY
LIMITATIONS
Speed-restricted Features
For your safety, some features are not
available while the vehicle is in motion at
or above 6 mph (10 km/h).
Settings that are not critical while driving
your vehicle will be shown as restricted on
your display. See the following chart for
specific examples. Restricted Features
System updates.
System Functionality
Personal profiles setup.
Valet mode setup.
Driver assistance settings.
Auto start-stop speed threshold.
30 minute max idle.
Vehicle Settings
MyKey setup.
Keyless entry keypad code setup.
Restricted features will become available
again once the vehicle is no longer in
motion.
STATUS BAR
The bar is on top of the display and
indicates the status of your vehicle's
features. Audio System Audio system muted.
Connected Device Cell phone microphone muted.
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Phone call in progress.
Media player connected.
Cell phone network signal
strength.
Cell phone roaming.
Text message received.
Unread email message.
Automatic crash notification
system off.
Cell phone battery status.
Vehicle Data Wi-Fi available.
Wi-Fi connected.
Vehicle data sharing on.
Vehicle data sharing off.
Vehicle location sharing on.
Vehicle data and vehicle location
sharing on. Vehicle System Update Vehicle system update available.
Vehicle system update requires
schedule.
Vehicle system update requires
consent.
Vehicle system update requires
Wi-Fi.
Vehicle system update schedule
reminder.
Vehicle system update not
successful.
Vehicle system update
successful.
Wireless Accessory Charger Wireless accessory charger
active.
FEATURE BAR
The feature bar is located on the bottom
of the display and allows you to access
vehicle features. Press to use the radio, a USB, a
media player or a Bluetooth®
device. Press to make calls and access
the phonebook on your cell
phone.
Press to use the navigation
system.
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Press to replace this button with
a shortcut to a feature or setting.
Press to search for and use
compatible apps on your iOS or
Android device.
Press to adjust system settings.
Press to view features.
Note:
The icon may be different depending
on your vehicle.
INFORMATION ON DEMAND
SCREEN - VEHICLES WITH: 12.3
INCH SCREEN
The information on demand screen
displays cards on the side of the display
and allows you to see information from
different features. Press the button to view the next
card.
Press the button to view the
previous card.
Press the button to view
available cards. REBOOTING THE CENTER
DISPLAY
You can reboot the center display using
the controls on the steering wheel.
1. Simultaneously press and hold the
seek forward and audio system power
button for 10 seconds.
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WHAT IS VOICE INTERACTION
Voice Interaction allows you to control
vehicle features using conversational
requests.
SETTING THE WAKE WORD
1. Press the Settings option on the
feature bar.
2. Press the Voice Control button.
3. Switch on Listen for Wake Word.
4. Press Preferred Wake Word
5. Select a wake word.
BEGINNING A VOICE
INTERACTION
Say the selected wake word. Press the voice interaction
button on the steering wheel.
VOICE INTERACTION
EXAMPLES
Note: You may need to enable your
vehicle's modem to use certain voice
commands. See Enabling and Disabling
the Modem (page 620). General Examples Result
Command
The system resetsthe current voice interaction.
Start Over.
The system endsthe current voice interaction.
Cancel.
The system goes tothe next page.
Next Page.
The system goes tothe previous page.
Previous Page.
The system
displays a list of available
commands you can use on the current screen.
Help.
Entertainment Examples Result
Command
The system plays
the selected music.
Play The Beatles.
The system shows
the selected music.
Show music by The
Beatles.
The system tunesthe radio to 101.9 FM.
Tune to FM 101.9.
The system tunesthe radio to Sirius Channel 2.
Set the station to
Sirius Channel 2.
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Climate Examples
Result
Command
The system sets
the temperature to the minimum.
Set the temper-
ature to low.
The system sets
the temperature to 72°F (22°C).
Set the temper-
ature to 72°F
(22°C).
Phone Examples Result
Command
The system callsHenry using your
connected device.
Call Henry.
The system dials
the selected phone number.
Dial (phone
number).
The system beginsa dictated text message.
Send a text
message to Henry.
The system reads
you the most recent message from Henry.
Read my message
from Henry. Apps Examples Result
Command
The system
prompts you to say
the name of an app to start it on the system.
Mobile Apps.
The system will listall of the currently available Mobile Apps.
List Mobile Apps.
The system will
search and connect to compatible app running on yourmobile device.
Find Mobile Apps
Navigation Examples Result
Command
The system beginsguided navigation to the address.
Drive to 125 Main
Street, New York.
The system
searches for the
requested point of interest.
Where is ___
The system showsdirections to the
selected intersec- tion.
Show me directions
to Oakwood
Boulevard and Pelham Road.
The system ends
guided navigation
to the destination.
Cancel route.
Ford Assistant Examples
Note: When you are not driving, additional
commands are available by using popular
chat applications. Use FordPass to setup a
conversation with your Ford assistant.
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Maintenance and Roadside Assistance
Examples
Result
Command
Your vehicle calls
the roadside assist- ance phonenumber.
Call roadside
assistance.
Vehicle Information Examples Result
Command
Information about
the feature appears on the center
display or FordPass app.
How does cruise
control work?
Information aboutthe warning light appears on the
center display or FordPass app.
What does the
warning light mean?
Information aboutopen recalls
appears on the
center display or FordPass app.
Am I affected by
any recalls? Charging Examples Result
Command
Information about
the time and loca- tion of the next
charge appears on the center display or FordPass app.
When is my next
scheduled charge?
Shows the chargingdisplay in thevehicle.
Show me the char-
ging schedule.
Shows the chargingdisplay in thevehicle.
Change my charge
schedule.
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PHONE 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.
CONNECTING YOUR PHONE
Go to the settings menu on your device and
switch Bluetooth® on. Press the phone option on the
feature bar.
1. Press
Add Phone.
Note: A prompt alerts you to search for your
vehicle on your cell phone.
2. Select your vehicle on your cell phone.
Note: A number appears on your cell phone
and on the touchscreen.
3. Confirm the number on your cell phone
matches the number on the
touchscreen.
Note: The touchscreen indicates that you
have successfully paired your cell phone.
4. Download the phonebook from your cell phone when you are prompted.
Note: If you pair more than one cell phone,
use the phone settings on the center display
to specify the primary phone. You can
change this setting at any time. PHONE MENU
This menu becomes available after pairing
a phone.
Recent Call List
Display and select an entry from a list of
previous calls.
Contacts
Display a smart search form to look up your
contacts. Use the List button to
alphabetically sort your contacts.
Favorites
Display the list of favorite contacts that
are set up on your phone.
Messaging
Displays the list of text messages to read,
listen to, or respond to.
Email
Displays the list of emails to read, listen to,
or respond to.
Phone List
Display the list of paired or connected
devices that you can select.
Note:
Up to 12 devices can be stored.
Do Not Disturb
Reject incoming calls and switch ring tones
and alerts off.
Phone Keypad
Directly dial a number.
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Voice Control
Say a command to use the Google or Siri
voice assistant available on your
connected phone to access supported
features.
Note:
Some features under the phone menu
may not be available if the feature is not
supported through the phone.
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MAKING AND RECEIVING A
PHONE CALL
Making Calls
To call a number in your contacts,
select:
Action and Description
Menu Item
You can then select the
name of the contact you
want to call. Any numbers
stored for that contact
display along with any
stored contact photos. You
can then select the
number that you want to
call. The system begins the
call.
Contacts
To call a number from your recent calls,
select: Action and Description
Menu Item
You can then select an
entry that you want to call.
The system begins the call.
Recent Call
List
To call a number from your favorites,
select: Action and Description
Menu Item
You can then select an
entry that you want to call.
The system begins the call.
Favorites
To call a number that is not stored in
your phone, select: Action and Description
Menu Item
Select the digits of the
number you wish to call.
Phone
Keypad
The system begins the call.
Call Pressing the backspace button deletes the
last digit you typed.
Receiving Calls
During an incoming call, an audible tone
sounds. Caller information appears in the
display if it is available.
To accept the call, select:
Menu Item
Accept
Note: You can also accept the call by
pressing the phone button on the steering
wheel.
To reject the call, select: Menu Item
Reject
Ignore the call by doing nothing. The
system logs it as a missed call.
During a Phone Call
During a phone call, the contacts name
and number display on the screen along
with the call duration.
The phone status items are also visible:
• Signal Strength.
• Battery.
You can select any of the following during
an active phone call:
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Item
Immediately end a
phone call. You can
also press the
button on the
steering wheel.
End Call
Press this to access
the phone keypad.
Keypad Item
Mute You can switch the
microphone off so
the caller does not
hear you.
Transfer the call to
the cell phone or
back to the touch-
screen.
Privacy
SENDING AND RECEIVING A TEXT MESSAGE Description
Menu Item
Hear the text message.
Hear It
View the text message.
View
Call the sender.
Call
Reply to the text message with a standard text message.
Reply
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