tailgate FORD F-150 2022 Owners Manual

Keyless Entry Keypad Master Access
Code .............................................................108
Keyless Entry Keypad Personal Access Codes ..........................................................
108
Using the Keyless Entry Keypad ............
109
Keyless Entry Keypad – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
109
Easy Entry and Exit
How Does Easy Entry and Exit Work ........................................................................\
..
110
Switching Easy Entry and Exit On and Off ..................................................................
110
Tailgate - Vehicles With: Manual Tailgate
Tailgate Precautions .....................................
111
Opening the Tailgate ....................................
111
Locking and Unlocking the Tailgate ........
111
Removing and Installing the Tailgate ........................................................................\
...
111
Tailgate Step ...................................................
112
Bed Extender ..................................................
113
Tailgate Work Surface .................................
115
Tailgate - Vehicles With: Power Tailgate
Tailgate Precautions ....................................
117
Opening the Tailgate ...................................
117
Closing the Tailgate ......................................
117
Removing and Installing the Tailgate ........................................................................\
..
118
Tailgate Step ..................................................
119
Bed Extender .................................................
120
Tailgate Work Surface ................................
122
Tailgate – Troubleshooting ......................
123
Tailgate - Vehicles With: Remote Release Tailgate
Tailgate Precautions ...................................
125
Opening the Tailgate ..................................
125Removing and Installing the Tailgate
........................................................................\
.
125
Tailgate Step .................................................
126
Bed Extender .................................................
127
Tailgate Work Surface ................................
129
Tailgate – Troubleshooting ......................
130
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System ......................
132
Anti-Theft Alarm System .........................
132
Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings .......
133
Security – Troubleshooting .....................
134
Power Running Boards
Power Running Board Precautions .......
136
Power Running Board Settings ..............
136
Power Running Board Kick Switch .......
136
Deploying and Stowing the Power Running Boards ........................................
137
Power Running Boards – Troubleshooting .......................................
137
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column ........................................................
138
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column ........................................................
138
Resetting the Stopping Position - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable
Steering Column ......................................
139
Horn ..................................................................
139
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off - Vehicles With: Heated
Steering Wheel .........................................
139
Adjustable Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals ..................................
140
Wipers and Washers
Wipers ...............................................................
141
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Blind Spot Information System
Indicators ....................................................371
Blind Spot Information System – Troubleshooting .......................................
371
Cross Traffic Alert
What Is Cross Traffic Alert .......................
372
How Does Cross Traffic Alert Work ......
372
Cross Traffic Alert Precautions ..............
372
Cross Traffic Alert Limitations ................
372
Switching Cross Traffic Alert On and Off ........................................................................\
373
Locating the Cross Traffic Alert Sensors ........................................................................\
373
Cross Traffic Alert Indicators ...................
373
Cross Traffic Alert – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
374
Pre-Collision Assist
What Is Pre-Collision Assist ....................
375
How Does Pre-Collision Assist Work ........................................................................\
375
Pre-Collision Assist Precautions ...........
375
Pre-Collision Assist Limitations ............
376
Switching Pre-Collision Assist On and Off - Police Responder ..........................
377
Switching Pre-Collision Assist On and Off .................................................................
377
Locating the Pre-Collision Assist Sensors - Police Responder .................................
378
Locating the Pre-Collision Assist Sensors ........................................................................\
378
Distance Indication ....................................
379
Distance Alert ..............................................
380
Automatic Emergency Braking ..............
381
Evasive Steering Assist ..............................
381
Pre-Collision Assist – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
382
Driver Alert
What Is Driver Alert ....................................
386
How Does Driver Alert Work ...................
386Driver Alert Precautions
...........................
386
Driver Alert Limitations ............................
386
Switching Driver Alert On and Off .......
386
Driver Alert – Troubleshooting ...............
387
Load Carrying
Load Carrying Precautions .....................
388
Using a Slide-In Camper .........................
389
Locating the Safety Compliance Certification Labels ...............................
389
What Is the Gross Axle Weight Rating .......................................................................
389
What Is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .......................................................................
389
What Is the Gross Combined Weight Rating .........................................................
390
Calculating Payload ....................................
391
Calculating the Load Limit .......................
391
Pickup Bed
Pickup Bed Precautions ...........................
394
Pickup Bed Anchor Points ......................
394
Tailgate Anchor Points .............................
395
Pickup Bed Ramps ....................................
396
Connecting a Trailer
Connecting a Trailer Precautions .........
399
Hitches ...........................................................
399
Connecting a Trailer ..................................
399
Trailer Lighting Check ................................
401
Connecting a Trailer – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
402
Towing a Trailer
Towing a Trailer Precautions ..................
403
Trailer Brake Precautions ........................
403
Towing a Trailer Limitations ...................
404
Loading Your Trailer ..................................
404
Trailer Towing Hints ...................................
404
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft ..............................
405
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REAR EXTERIOR
See Locating the Power Outlets (page 213).
A
See
Tailgate Work Surface (page 122).
B
See
Accessing the Tailgate Step (page 119).
C
See
Locating the 360 Degree Cameras (page 321).
D
See
Locating the Blind Spot Information System Sensors (page 369).
E
See
Locating the Rear Parking Aid Sensors (page 314).
F
See
Connecting a Trailer (page 399).
G
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REAR EXTERIOR - POLICE RESPONDER
See Opening the Tailgate From Outside Your Vehicle (page 111). See
Opening the Tailgate From Outside Your Vehicle (page 117). See Opening
the Tailgate From Outside Your Vehicle
(page 125).
A
See
Locating the 360 Degree Cameras (page 321).
B
See
Locating the Blind Spot Information System Sensors (page 369).
C
See
Locating the Rear Parking Aid Sensors (page 314).
D
See
Connecting a Trailer (page 399).
E
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Note:
The panic alarm operates regardless
of the ignition position.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
Use your remote control to access various
vehicle systems.
Note: The buttons on your remote may vary
depending on the vehicle region or options.
Unlock Press the button to unlock all
doors. See Unlocking and
Locking the Doors Using the
Remote Control
(page 102).
Lock Press the button to lock all
doors. See
Unlocking and
Locking the Doors Using the
Remote Control
(page 102).
Remote Start
(If Equipped) Press the button to remote start.
See
Remotely Starting and
Stopping the Vehicle (page
178).
Tailgate
(If Equipped) Press the button to open the
tailgate. See
Opening the
Tailgate Using the Remote
Control
(page 125).
Panic Alarm
(If Equipped) Press the button to sound the
panic alarm. See Sounding the
Panic Alarm
(page 89).OPENING AND CLOSING THE
FLIP KEY
Opening Your Flip Key
Press the round button on the remote
control to extend the flip key.
Note:
Inspect the key blade for debris.
Periodically clean with a brush.
Closing Your Flip Key
Press and hold the round button on the
remote control to fold the key blade when
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OPENING THE DOORS FROM
INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE - CREW
CAB
Pull the interior door handle twice to
unlock and open a rear door. The first pull
unlocks the door and the second pull
opens the door.
AUTOUNLOCK (IF EQUIPPED)
WHAT IS AUTOUNLOCK
Autounlock is an unlocking feature that
unlocks the vehicle doors when your
vehicle comes to a stop.
AUTOUNLOCK REQUIREMENTS
Autounlock unlocks all the doors when all
of the following occur:
• The ignition is on, all the doors are
closed and your vehicle is moving at a
speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h).
• Your vehicle comes to a stop.
• You open the driver door within 10
minutes of switching the ignition off or
to the accessory position.
SWITCHING AUTOUNLOCK ON
AND OFF
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle Settings.
3. Switch
Autounlock on or off.
AUTOLOCK
(IF EQUIPPED)
WHAT IS AUTOLOCK
Autolock is a locking feature that locks
your vehicle doors when you start driving. AUTOLOCK REQUIREMENTS
Autolock locks all the doors when all of the
following occur:
•
All doors are closed.
• The ignition is on.
• Your vehicle reaches a speed greater
than
12 mph (20 km/h).
MISLOCK
(IF EQUIPPED)
WHAT IS MISLOCK
Mislock is a locking feature that warns you
if your vehicle has not locked.
MISLOCK LIMITATIONS
When you press the lock button once, the
turn signals do not flash if:
• Any door or the tailgate is open.
• The hood is open.
If you switch mislock off, the horn does not
sound if you press the lock button on the
remote control when a door is open.
SWITCHING MISLOCK ON AND
OFF
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle Settings.
3. Switch
Mislock Chirp on or off.
DOORS AND LOCKS AUDIBLE
WARNINGS
Door Ajar Audible Warning
Sounds when a door is not fully closed and
your vehicle is moving.
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KEYLESS ENTRY LIMITATIONS
Make sure your remote control is within 3 ft
(1 m) from the front door handles and the
tailgate.
The system could not function if:
• The remote control remains stationary
for about a minute.
• The vehicle battery has no charge.
• The remote control battery has no
charge.
• There is interference causing issues
with the remote control frequencies.
• The remote control is too close to
metal objects or electronic devices, for
example keys or a cell phone.
KEYLESS ENTRY SETTINGS
Switching Keyless Entry On and
Off
1. Switch the ignition on using an original
key that has not been created as a
MyKey.
2. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
3. Press
Vehicle Settings.
4. Press
Locks.
Reprogramming the Unlocking
Function
You can enable two-stage unlocking
function allowing you to unlock only the
driver door when you touch the unlock
sensor.
Press and hold both the lock and unlock
buttons on the remote control for four
seconds to disable or enable two-stage
unlocking. If you program the unlocking function so
that only the driver door unlocks, you can
unlock all of the other doors from inside
your vehicle using the power door lock
control. You can unlock individual doors
by pulling the interior door handles on
those doors.
USING KEYLESS ENTRY
Unlocking the Doors
With your passive key within
3 ft (1 m) of
your vehicle, touch the unlock sensor on
the back of the door handle for a brief
period and then pull on the door handle to
unlock, being careful not to touch the lock
sensor at the same time or pull on the door
handle too quickly. The intelligent access
system requires a brief delay to
authenticate your passive key.
Locking the Doors With your passive key within
3 ft (1 m) of
your vehicle, touch the outer door handle
lock sensor for approximately one second
to lock, being careful not to touch the
unlock sensor on the back of the door
handle at the same time. After locking, you
can immediately pull on the door handle
to confirm locking occurred without
inadvertently unlocking.
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TAILGATE PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: It is extremely
dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside
or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed. Do not allow
people to ride in any area of your vehicle
that is not equipped with seats and
seatbelts. Make sure everyone in your
vehicle is in a seat and properly using a
seatbelt. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious personal injury or
death.
OPENING THE TAILGATE
OPENING THE TAILGATE FROM
OUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE Pull up on the handle to release the
tailgate.
Note:
You may need to unlock the tailgate
first. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
THE TAILGATE
Lock.
A
Unlock.
B
1. Insert the ignition key into the tailgate lock.
2. Turn it to the left to lock the tailgate.
3. Turn it to the right to unlock the tailgate.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING
THE TAILGATE WARNING: Always properly secure
cargo to prevent shifting cargo or cargo
falling from the vehicle. Failure to do so
could result in compromised vehicle
stability and serious personal injury to
vehicle occupants or others.
Note: Skip to Step 4 if your vehicle does
not have power door locks.
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1. Unlatch the tailgate.
2.
Disconnect the power door locks in-line
connector. It is under the pickup box
on the right-hand side of the vehicle
near the spare tire.
3. Install a protective cap on the in-line connector portion that remains under
the pickup box.
Note: A protective cap should be in the
glove compartment.
4. Partially lower the tailgate. Carefully feed the tailgate harness up through
the gap between the pickup box and
the bumper and place it out of the way
under the pickup box.
5. Lower the tailgate. 6. Use a screwdriver to gently pry the
spring clip on each connector past the
head of the support screw. Disconnect
the cable.
7. Disconnect the other cable.
Note: To avoid damaging the tailgate, you
may need assistance when removing. The
tailgate weighs approximately 97 lb (44 kg).
8. Lift the tailgate to 45 degrees from the
horizontal position.
9. Lift the right-hand side off its hinge.
10. Lift the tailgate to 80 degrees from the horizontal position.
11. Remove the tailgate from the left-hand side hinge by sliding it to
the right.
12. Install the tailgate in reverse order.
TAILGATE STEP
(IF EQUIPPED)
ACCESSING THE TAILGATE STEP
1. Lower the tailgate.
2. Push the button in the center of the step molding. The step pops out
slightly. 3. Pull the step out fully. Lower the step
to its lowest position.
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4. Pull the yellow handle stop backward
out of the tailgate until it fully extends.
5. To lock the handle in place, rotate the handle up from the horizontal to the
vertical position until you hear a click.
Note: Do not tow with the step or grab
handle.
Replace the slip resistance tape or grab
handle molding if it appears as worn or
damaged.
To reduce the risk of falling:
• Only operate the step when your
vehicle is on a level surface.
• Only operate the step in areas with
sufficient lighting.
• Make sure you use the grab handle
when climbing on the step.
• Do not use the step with bare feet.
• Make sure the step is clean before use.
• Keep the step load below the total
maximum load of 350 lb (159 kg).
STOWING THE TAILGATE STEP
1. Press the yellow button on the handle to lower and then press the yellow
lever at the bottom of the handle to
unlock. Rotate the handle down from
the vertical to the horizontal position
and push it into the tailgate. 2.
Rotate the step up until it is horizontal,
then push it back into the tailgate until
the step is secure.
Note: Make sure to close and fully latch the
step before moving your vehicle. Do not
drive with the step or grab handle open.
Note: The power tailgate cannot close if
the step is opened. A warning message
appears and a chime sounds. After stowing
step the power close function is restored.
BED EXTENDER
(IF EQUIPPED)
BED EXTENDER PRECAUTIONS
Note: Do not use the bed extender when
driving off road.
Note: Make sure to engage the locking pins
and knobs fully before driving your vehicle.
Note: Make sure to secure all cargo.
Note: Do not exceed
150 lb (68 kg) on the
tailgate when your vehicle is moving.
Note: Do not keep the bed extender in the
tailgate mode when you are not using it for
restraining cargo. Always keep the bed
extender in the grocery mode or the stowed
position with the tailgate closed.
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