trailer FORD F-150 2021 Owners Manual

Drive Mode Control
What Is Drive Mode Control
.....................371
How Does Drive Mode Control Work - Raptor ..........................................................
371
How Does Drive Mode Control Work ........................................................................\
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371
Selecting a Drive Mode - Raptor ...........
372
Selecting a Drive Mode .............................
373
Drive Modes ...................................................
373
Drive Mode Control – Troubleshooting .......................................................................
380
Lane Keeping System
What Is the Lane Keeping System .......
382
How Does the Lane Keeping System Work ............................................................
382
Lane Keeping System Precautions ......
382
Lane Keeping System Limitations .......
382
Switching the Lane Keeping System On and Off .......................................................
383
Switching the Lane Keeping System Mode ...........................................................
383
Alert Mode .....................................................
383
Aid Mode .......................................................
384
Alert and Aid Mode ....................................
384
Lane Keeping System Indicators ..........
385
Lane Keeping System – Troubleshooting .......................................................................
386
Blind Spot Information System
What Is Blind Spot Information System .......................................................................
389
How Does Blind Spot Information System Work ...........................................
389
Blind Spot Information System Precautions ..............................................
389
Blind Spot Information System Limitations ................................................
389
Blind Spot Information System Requirements ..........................................
389Switching Blind Spot Information
System On and Off ................................
389
Locating the Blind Spot Information System Sensors ......................................
390
Blind Spot Information System With Trailer Coverage ......................................
390
Blind Spot Information System Indicators ...................................................
392
Blind Spot Information System – Troubleshooting ......................................
392
Cross Traffic Alert
What Is Cross Traffic Alert ......................
393
How Does Cross Traffic Alert Work ......
393
Cross Traffic Alert Precautions ..............
393
Cross Traffic Alert Limitations ...............
393
Switching Cross Traffic Alert On and Off ........................................................................\
394
Locating the Cross Traffic Alert Sensors ........................................................................\
394
Cross Traffic Alert Indicators ..................
394
Cross Traffic Alert – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
395
Pre-Collision Assist
What Is Pre-Collision Assist ...................
396
How Does Pre-Collision Assist Work .......................................................................
396
Pre-Collision Assist Precautions ..........
396
Pre-Collision Assist Limitations - Police Responder .................................................
397
Pre-Collision Assist Limitations ............
397
Switching Pre-Collision Assist On and Off - Police Responder ........................
398
Switching Pre-Collision Assist On and Off ................................................................
398
Locating the Pre-Collision Assist Sensors - Police Responder ................................
399
Locating the Pre-Collision Assist Sensors .......................................................................
399
Distance Indication ...................................
400
Distance Alert ...............................................
401
Automatic Emergency Braking ..............
401
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Evasive Steering Assist
............................402
Pre-Collision Assist – Troubleshooting .......................................................................
403
Driver Alert
What Is Driver Alert ....................................
407
How Does Driver Alert Work ...................
407
Driver Alert Precautions ...........................
407
Driver Alert Limitations .............................
407
Switching Driver Alert On and Off ........
407
Driver Alert – Troubleshooting ..............
408
Speed Sign Recognition
What Is Speed Sign Recognition .........
409
How Does Speed Sign Recognition Work .......................................................................
409
Speed Sign Recognition Precautions .......................................................................
409
Speed Sign Recognition Limitations .......................................................................
409
Speed Sign Recognition Indicators ......
409
Setting the Speed Sign Recognition Speed Warning ........................................
410
Setting the Speed Sign Recognition Speed Tolerance .....................................
410
Speed Sign Recognition – Troubleshooting ......................................
410
Load Carrying
Load Carrying Precautions .......................
412
Using a Slide-In Camper ...........................
413
Locating the Safety Compliance Certification Labels ................................
413
What Is the Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................................................................\
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413
What Is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ........................................................................\
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413
What Is the Gross Combined Weight Rating ..........................................................
414
Calculating Payload ....................................
415
Calculating the Load Limit .......................
415Pickup Bed
Pickup Bed Precautions
............................
418
Pickup Bed Anchor Points .......................
418
Tailgate Anchor Points .............................
420
Pickup Bed Ramps ......................................
421
Connecting a Trailer
Connecting a Trailer Precautions .........
424
Hitches ............................................................
424
Connecting a Trailer ...................................
424
Trailer Lighting Check ...............................
426
Connecting a Trailer – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
427
Towing a Trailer
Towing a Trailer Precautions ..................
428
Trailer Brake Precautions ........................
428
Towing a Trailer Limitations ...................
429
Loading Your Trailer ...................................
429
Trailer Towing Hints ...................................
429
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft ..............................
430
Towing Weights and Dimensions ..........
431
Towing a Trailer – Troubleshooting ......
433
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller
What Is the Integrated Trailer Brake Controller ..................................................
434
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller Precautions ..............................................
434
Using the Integrated Trailer Brake Controller ..................................................
434
Adjusting the Integrated Trailer Brake Controller Mode ......................................
436
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller – Troubleshooting .....................................
436
Trailer Sway Control
How Does Trailer Sway Control Work ........................................................................\
438
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Trailer Sway Control Precautions
.........438
Switching Trailer Sway Control On and Off ................................................................
438
Trailer Hitching Assistance
What Is Trailer Hitching Assistance ......
439
How Does Trailer Hitching Assistance Work ............................................................
439
Trailer Hitching Assistance Precautions ........................................................................\
439
Trailer Hitching Assistance Limitations ........................................................................\
439
Switching Trailer Hitching Assistance On and Off .......................................................
440
Using Trailer Hitching Assistance ........
440
Trailer Hitching Assistance Indicators ........................................................................\
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441
Smart Hitch
What Is Smart Hitch ..................................
442
How Does Smart Hitch Work .................
442
Smart Hitch Limitations ...........................
442
Using Smart Hitch ......................................
442
On-Board Scale
What Is On-Board Scale ..........................
444
How Does On-Board Scale Work .........
444
On-Board Scale Limitations ..................
444
Using On-Board Scale ..............................
444
Trailer Backup Assistance
What is Trailer Backup Assistance ......
446
How Does Trailer Backup Assistance Work ............................................................
446
Trailer Backup Assistance Precautions .......................................................................
446
Setting Up the Trailer Backup Assistance for a Conventional Trailer ...................
446
Switching Trailer Backup Assistance On and Off .......................................................
450
Using the Trailer Backup Assistance Controller ..................................................
450Using the Trailer Backup Assistance
Views ............................................................
451
Trailer Backup Assistance – Troubleshooting ......................................
453
Trailer Reverse Guidance
What Is Trailer Reverse Guidance ........
459
How Does Trailer Reverse Guidance Work ............................................................
459
Trailer Reverse Guidance Precautions .......................................................................
459
Setting Up Trailer Reverse Guidance for a Conventional Trailer ..........................
459
Switching Trailer Reverse Guidance On and Off .......................................................
462
Using Trailer Reverse Guidance Views ........................................................................\
463
Trailer Reverse Guidance – Troubleshooting .....................................
465
Driving Hints
Off-Road Driving .........................................
470
Cold Weather Precautions ......................
476
Driving on Snow and Ice ..........................
476
Breaking-In ....................................................
476
Driving Economically .................................
476
Driving in Special Conditions ..................
477
Floor Mats ......................................................
477
Snow Plowing - Vehicles Without: Snow Plow Mode
Snow Plowing Precautions .....................
479
Snow Plowing - Vehicles With: Snow Plow Mode
Snow Plowing Precautions ....................
480
Operating Your Vehicle With a Snowplow ................................................
480
Snowplow Mode .........................................
481
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Center Display Limitations
......................637
Status Bar ......................................................
637
Feature Bar ...................................................
638
Information On Demand Screen - Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Screen ........
639
Rebooting the Center Display ...............
639
Voice Interaction
What is Voice Interaction ........................
640
Setting the Wake Word ...........................
640
Beginning a Voice Interaction ...............
640
Voice Interaction Examples ...................
640
Phone
Phone Precautions ....................................
643
Connecting Your Phone ...........................
643
Phone Menu .................................................
643
Making and Receiving a Phone Call .....
645
Sending and Receiving a Text Message .......................................................................
646
Switching Text Message Notification On and Off .......................................................
647
Bluetooth®
Connecting a Bluetooth® Device ........
648
Playing Media Using Bluetooth® .........
648
Apps
App Precautions .........................................
649
App Requirements ....................................
649
Accessing Apps ...........................................
649
Enabling Apps on an iOS Device ..........
649
Enabling Apps on an Android Device .......................................................................
649
Switching Apple CarPlay On and Off .......................................................................
650
Switching Android Auto On and Off ....
650
Personal Profiles
How Do Personal Profiles Work .............
651Enabling or Disabling Personal Profiles
........................................................................\
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651
Creating a Personal Profile .....................
652
Linking or Unlinking a Personal Profile to a Remote Control ...................................
652
Navigation
Accessing Navigation ................................
653
Navigation Map Updates .........................
653
Adjusting the Map ......................................
653
Live Traffic .....................................................
653
Setting a Destination ................................
653
Waypoints .....................................................
654
Route Guidance ..........................................
654
Trailer Towing Navigation ........................
655
Vehicle System Updates
Updating the Vehicle Systems Wirelessly .......................................................................
656
Performing a Master Reset .....................
657
Accessories
Accessories ...................................................
658
Auxiliary Switches - Raptor/ Tremor
What Are the Auxiliary Switches ..........
659
Locating the Auxiliary Switches ...........
659
Locating the Auxiliary Switch Wiring .......................................................................
659
Identifying the Auxiliary Switch Wiring .......................................................................
660
Warranty Terms and Conditions - Raptor
Base Warranty ..............................................
661
Ford Protect
What Is Ford Protect .................................
662
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See Selecting a Four-Wheel Drive Mode (page 294).
L
See
Using the Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (page 434).
M
INSTRUMENT PANEL - RAPTOR See
Instrument Cluster Overview (page 171). See Instrument Cluster
Overview (page 170). See Instrument Cluster Overview (page 169).
A
See
Switching Active Park Assist On and Off (page 346).
B
See
Switching the Hazard Flashers On and Off (page 485).
C
See
Switching Trail Control On and Off (page 324).
D
See
Opening the Glove Compartment (page 232).
E
See
Feature Bar (page 638).
F
See
What Is the Power Outlet (page 227).
G
See
Identifying the Audio Unit (page 626).
H
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See Identifying the Climate Control Unit (page 186). See Identifying the
Climate Control Unit (page 191).
I
See
Selecting a Drive Mode (page 372).
J
See
Selecting a Four-Wheel Drive Mode (page 294).
K
See
Using the Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (page 434).
L
INSTRUMENT PANEL - POLICE RESPONDER See
Instrument Cluster Overview (page 171). See Instrument Cluster
Overview (page 170). See Instrument Cluster Overview (page 169).
A
See
Switching Traction Control On and Off (page 319).
B
See
Switching the 360 Degree Camera On and Off (page 344).
C
See
Switching the Hazard Flashers On and Off (page 485).
D
See
Switching Active Park Assist On and Off (page 346).
E
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REAR EXTERIOR
See Locating the Power Outlets (page 218).
A
See
Tailgate Work Surface (page 124).
B
See
Accessing the Tailgate Step (page 121).
C
See
Locating the 360 Degree Cameras (page 342).
D
See
Locating the Blind Spot Information System Sensors (page 390).
E
See
Locating the Rear Parking Aid Sensors (page 335).
F
See
Connecting a Trailer (page 424).
G
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REAR EXTERIOR - RAPTOR
See Locating the Power Outlets (page 218).
A
See
Locating the 360 Degree Cameras (page 343).
B
See
Locating the Blind Spot Information System Sensors (page 390).
C
See
Locating the Rear Parking Aid Sensors (page 335).
D
See
Connecting a Trailer (page 424).
E
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REAR EXTERIOR - POLICE RESPONDER
See Opening the Tailgate From Outside Your Vehicle (page 113). See
Opening the Tailgate From Outside Your Vehicle (page 119). See Opening
the Tailgate From Outside Your Vehicle
(page 127).
A
See
Locating the 360 Degree Cameras (page 342).
B
See
Locating the Blind Spot Information System Sensors (page 390).
C
See
Locating the Rear Parking Aid Sensors (page 335).
D
See
Connecting a Trailer (page 424).
E
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PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM
WHAT IS THE PASSIVE ANTI-
THEFT SYSTEM
The passive anti-theft system prevents
someone from starting the vehicle with an
incorrectly coded key.
Note:
Do not leave a duplicate coded key
in your vehicle. Always take the keys and
lock all the doors when leaving your vehicle.
HOW DOES THE PASSIVE ANTI-
THEFT SYSTEM WORK
The passive anti-theft system arms when
you switch the ignition off.
It disarms when the ignition is switched on
with a correctly coded key.
Note: The system is not compatible with
non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems.
Note: Do not leave a duplicate coded key
in your vehicle. Always take the keys and
lock all doors when leaving your vehicle.
ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)
WHAT IS THE ANTI-THEFT ALARM
SYSTEM
The Anti-Theft Alarm System warns you
of an unauthorized entry to your vehicle. HOW DOES THE ANTI-THEFT
ALARM SYSTEM WORK
When armed, the anti-theft alarm is
triggered in any of the following ways:
•
If someone opens a door, the tailgate
or the hood without a correctly coded
key or remote control.
• If you turn the power on without a
correctly coded key.
• If the interior sensors detect movement
inside your vehicle.
• If the inclination sensors detect an
attempt to raise your vehicle.
• If someone disconnects the vehicle
battery or the battery backup alarm.
• If someone disconnects the trailer. See
Connecting a Trailer (page 424).
Any further attempts to carry out one of
the above, sounds the alarm again.
If the anti-theft alarm is triggered, the
alarm horn sounds for 30 seconds and the
turn signals flash for five minutes.
WHAT IS THE PERIMETER ALARM
The perimeter alarm is designed to detect
unauthorized access to your vehicle.
WHAT ARE THE INTERIOR
SENSORS
(If Equipped)
The interior sensors are designed to detect
any movement inside your vehicle.
The interior sensors are in the overhead
console.
Note: Do not cover the interior sensors.
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