traction control FORD F-150 2022 Owners Manual

Switching the Electronic Locking
Differential On and Off - 4x2 .............283
Electronic Locking Differential Indicators ........................................................................\
283
Electronic Locking Differential – Troubleshooting .....................................
284
Brakes
Brake Precautions ......................................
286
Anti-Lock Braking System ......................
286
Brake Over Accelerator ............................
286
Brake Over Accelerator - Raptor ...........
286
Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir ......
286
Checking the Brake Fluid .........................
287
Brake Fluid Specification .........................
287
Brakes – Troubleshooting .......................
288
Electric Parking Brake
What Is the Electric Parking Brake .......
289
Applying the Electric Parking Brake .....
289
Applying the Electric Parking Brake in an Emergency ................................................
289
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake ...........................................................
289
Automatically Releasing the Electric Parking Brake ...........................................
289
Electric Parking Brake Audible Warning .......................................................................
290
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery Has Run Out of
Charge ........................................................
290
Electric Parking Brake – Troubleshooting .......................................................................
290
Reverse Braking Assist
What Is Reverse Braking Assist .............
292
How Does Reverse Braking Assist Work ........................................................................\
292
Reverse Braking Assist Precautions .....
292
Switching Reverse Braking Assist On and Off ................................................................
293
Overriding Reverse Braking Assist ........
293Reverse Braking Assist Indicators
.........
293
Reverse Braking Assist – Troubleshooting .....................................
294
Hill Start Assist
What Is Hill Start Assist ...........................
296
How Does Hill Start Assist Work ..........
296
Hill Start Assist Precautions ..................
296
Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting ......
296
Auto Hold
How Does Auto Hold Work .....................
297
Switching Auto Hold On and Off ..........
297
Using Auto Hold ..........................................
297
Auto Hold Indicators ..................................
297
Traction Control
What Is Traction Control .........................
298
How Does Traction Control Work ........
298
Switching Traction Control On and Off ........................................................................\
298
Traction Control Indicator .......................
298
Traction Control – Troubleshooting .....
299
Stability Control
How Does Stability Control Work ........
300
Switching Stability Control On and Off ........................................................................\
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301
Stability Control Indicator .......................
302
Trail Control
What Is Trail Control - Raptor ................
303
Trail Control Limitations - Raptor ........
303
Switching Trail Control On and Off - Raptor .........................................................
303
Setting the Trail Control Speed - Raptor ........................................................................\
303
Canceling the Set Speed - Raptor .......
303
Trail Control Indicators - Raptor ...........
304
Trail One Pedal Drive ................................
304
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
See Instrument Cluster Overview (page 168). See Instrument Cluster
Overview (page 167). See Instrument Cluster Overview (page 166).
A
See
Switching Traction Control On and Off (page 298).
B
See
Switching the 360 Degree Camera On and Off (page 323).
C
See
Switching Active Park Assist On and Off (page 325).
D
See
Switching the Hazard Flashers On and Off (page 464).
E
See
Switching Snowplow Mode On and Off (page 460).
F
See
Feature Bar (page 615).
G
See
Opening the Glove Compartment (page 227).
H
See
What Is the Power Outlet (page 222).
I
See
Identifying the Climate Control Unit (page 181). See Identifying the
Climate Control Unit (page 186).
J
See
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off (page 603).
K
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See Identifying the Climate Control Unit (page 181). See Identifying the
Climate Control Unit (page 186).
I
See
Selecting a Drive Mode (page 351).
J
See
Selecting a Four-Wheel Drive Mode (page 271).
K
See
Using the Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (page 410).
L
INSTRUMENT PANEL - POLICE RESPONDER See
Instrument Cluster Overview (page 168). See Instrument Cluster
Overview (page 167). See Instrument Cluster Overview (page 166).
A
See
Switching Traction Control On and Off (page 298).
B
See
Switching the 360 Degree Camera On and Off (page 323).
C
See
Switching the Hazard Flashers On and Off (page 464).
D
See
Switching Active Park Assist On and Off (page 325).
E
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Emergency Assistance
If you set emergency assistance to always
on, you cannot switch it off with a MyKey.
Do Not Disturb
If you set do not disturb to always on, you
cannot switch it off with a MyKey.
Note:
If a phone is connected using Apple
CarPlay or Android Auto while driving with
a MyKey, the driver can receive phone calls
and text messages even if the do not disturb
restriction is on, and if the vehicle comes
with satellite radio, there is no restriction on
the adult content.
Traction and Stability Control
If you set traction control or stability
control to always on, you cannot switch it
off with a MyKey.
CREATING A MYKEY -
VEHICLES WITH: PUSH
BUTTON START
Vehicles with a center console shifter: 1. Remove the mat from the center
console cup holder.
2. Remove the key blade from the transmitter. 3.
Place the remote control in the backup
slot with the buttons facing toward the
front of the vehicle.
4. Switch the ignition on using an admin key.
5. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
6. Press
Vehicle Settings.
7. Press
MyKey.
8. Press
Create MyKey.
9. Press
Yes.
Note: After you confirm the creation of a
MyKey, we recommend that you label this
key.
Vehicles with a column shifter. 1. Raise the front center seat storage lid.
2.
Place the remote control in the backup
slot with the buttons facing toward the
front of the vehicle.
3. Switch the ignition on using an admin key.
4. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
5. Press
Vehicle Settings.
6. Press
MyKey.
7. Press
Create MyKey.
8. Press
Yes.
Note: After you confirm the creation of a
MyKey, we recommend that you label this
key.
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Four-Wheel Drive
See Four-Wheel Drive (page
269).
Note: Some indicators appear different
depending on vehicle options.
Front Airbag See
Airbags (page 70).
Front Fog Lamp See
Switching the Front Fog
Lamps On and Off (page 148).
High Beam See
Using the High Beam
Headlamps (page 145).
Hill Descent See Hill Descent Control
(page
309).
Lamps On See
Exterior Lighting Control
(page 145).
Ready to Drive See
Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Information (page 241). Reverse Brake Assist See
Reverse Braking Assist
(page 292).
Stability Control and Traction
Control See
Traction Control (page
298). See Stability Control
(page 300).
Turn Signal Lamps See Switching the Turn Signal
Lamps On and Off
(page 147).
Tow Haul See Towing a Trailer (page
403).
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conditions like deep sand, steep slopes, or
pulling heavy objects. Additionally, the
system is capable of recreational flat
towing by putting the transfer case into
neutral (N). See Recreationally Towing
Your Vehicle (page 469).
There is further information on driving in
unique driving conditions.
See Off-Road
Driving (page 449).
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
PRECAUTIONS WARNING:
Vehicles with a higher
center of gravity (utility and four-wheel
drive vehicles) handle differently than
vehicles with a lower center of gravity
(passenger cars). Avoid sharp turns,
excessive speed and abrupt steering in
these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously
increases the risk of losing control of your
vehicle, vehicle rollover, personal injury
and death. WARNING:
Do not become
overconfident in the ability of four-wheel
drive vehicles. Although a four-wheel
drive vehicle may accelerate better than
a two-wheel drive vehicle in low traction
situations, it won't stop any faster than
two-wheel drive vehicles. Always drive
at a safe speed.
Truck and utility vehicles can differ from
some other vehicles. Your vehicle could be
higher to allow it to travel over rough
terrain without getting stuck or damaging
underbody components. The differences
that make your vehicle so versatile also
make it handle differently than an ordinary
passenger car. Always maintain steering
wheel control, especially in rough terrain.
Since sudden changes in terrain can result
in abrupt steering wheel motion, make sure
you grip the steering wheel from the outside. Do not grip the spokes. Drive
cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from
concealed objects such as rocks and
stumps. Drive slower in strong crosswinds
which can affect the normal steering
characteristics of your vehicle. Be
extremely careful when driving on
pavement made slippery by loose sand,
water, gravel, snow or ice.
Note:
Do not use four-wheel drive high or
four-wheel drive low mode on dry, hard
surfaced roads. Doing so can produce
excessive noise, increase tire wear and can
damage drive components.
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
LIMITATIONS
Operating Four-Wheel Drive with
a Spare or Mismatched Tires
(If
Equipped)
On four-wheel drive vehicles, the size of
the spare tire can affect the four-wheel
drive system. If there is a significant
difference between the size of the spare
tire and the remaining tires, you could have
limited four-wheel drive functionality.
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly, we
recommend that you do not:
• Exceed
50 mph (80 km/h) with a
four-wheel drive mode turned on.
• Turn on a four-wheel drive mode
unless the vehicle is stationary.
• Use a four-wheel drive mode on dry
pavement.
Driving with the full-size dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly can limit
four-wheel drive functionality, especially
when driving in a mechanically locked
four-wheel drive mode. You can experience
the following:
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will then display the selected four-wheel
drive mode. While shifts are in progress,
the lights on the four-wheel drive control
switch can flash and you could see
messages in the information display
indicating that a shift is in progress or to
release the accelerator pedal to improve
shift performance.
Note:
Do not perform this operation if the
rear wheels are slipping or while applying
the accelerator pedal.
Note: You could hear some noise as the
system shifts or engages, which is normal.
If the system detects a fault, a warning
message appears in the information
display. See Four-Wheel Drive –
Information Messages (page 275).
Shifting to or from Four-Wheel
Drive Low (4L)
To select or exit four-wheel drive low (4L):
1. Bring your vehicle to a speed of
3 mph
(5 km/h) or less.
2. Place the transmission in neutral (N).
3. Press the desired four-wheel drive button on the four-wheel drive mode
control switch.
The information display will display a
message indicating a four-wheel drive shift
is in progress. If any of the above shift
conditions are not present, the shift does
not occur and the information display will
display information guiding the driver
through the proper shifting procedures. If
there is a transfer case tooth blockage, a
message displays in the information
display. To alleviate this condition, place
the transmission in a forward gear, move
your vehicle forward approximately
5 ft
(1.5 m), and shift the transmission back to
neutral (N) to allow the transfer case to
complete the range shift.
Note: You could hear some noise as the
system shifts or engages, which is normal. If the system detects a fault, a warning
message appears in the information
display.
See Four-Wheel Drive –
Information Messages (page 275).
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE MODES
TWO-WHEEL DRIVE HIGH
Two-wheel drive high is for general
on-road driving. Power is sent to the rear
wheels only.
Note: Two-wheel drive high can turn on or
off based on Drive Mode selection See Drive
Mode Control
(page 350).
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE AUTO
(If
Equipped)
Four-wheel drive auto provides
electronically controlled four-wheel drive
power to both the front and rear wheels,
as required, for increased traction in varying
on-road conditions. The four-wheel drive
auto tuning varies based on selected Drive
Mode.
See Selecting a Drive Mode (page
350).
Note: Four-wheel drive auto can turn on or
off automatically based on Drive Mode
selection.
See Selecting a Drive Mode
(page 350).
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE HIGH
Four-wheel drive high provides
electronically or mechanically locked
four-wheel drive power to both the front
and rear wheels for use in off-road or
winter conditions such as deep snow, sand
or mud. This mode is not for use on dry
pavement.
Note: Four-wheel drive high can turn on or
off automatically based on Drive Mode
selection.
See Selecting a Drive Mode
(page 350).
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Note:
If your vehicle sustains damage to
the bumper or fascia leaving it misaligned
or bent, it could alter the sensing zone
causing inaccurate measurement of
obstacles or false alerts.
Note: Vehicle loading and suspension
changes can impact the angle of the sensors
and may change the normal detection zone
of the system resulting in inaccurate
measurement of obstacles or false alerts.
Note: When you connect a trailer, the
system may detect the trailer and provide
an alert, or the system turns off. If the
system does not turn off, switch the system
off manually after you connect the trailer.
Note: You may experience reduced system
performance on road surfaces that limit
deceleration. For example, roads with ice,
loose gravel, mud or sand.
SWITCHING REVERSE
BRAKING ASSIST ON AND OFF
1. Press Features on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Driver Assistance.
3. Switch
Reverse Brake Assist on or off.
Note: The system is unavailable when the
rear parking aid, cross traffic alert or traction
control is off. Note:
If your vehicle is not equipped with
cross traffic alert the reverse braking assist
relies on input from the rear parking aid and
rear camera sensors.
Note: The default setting is on in some
regions.
OVERRIDING REVERSE
BRAKING ASSIST
There could be instances when
unexpected or unwanted braking occurs.
Firmly pressing the accelerator pedal or
switching the feature off overrides the
system.
REVERSE BRAKING ASSIST
INDICATORS
If the system determines that a collision
with an obstacle may occur, full braking
may apply. Bring your vehicle to a stop a
safe distance away from the obstacle. A message and warning
indicator appear when the
system applies the brakes.
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REVERSE BRAKING ASSIST –
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why is reverse braking assist unavailable?
•
Make sure the reverse braking assist is
on. See Switching Reverse Braking
Assist On and Off (page 293).
• Make sure that all doors and the
liftgate or tailgate are closed. Drive the
vehicle on a straight road for a short
period. If the message remains, contact
an authorized dealer.
• Make sure the cross traffic alert system
is on if equipped.
See Switching
Reverse Braking Assist On and Off
(page
293).
• Make sure the rear parking aid system
is on. See Rear Parking Aid
(page 314).
• Make sure the traction control is on.
See
Switching Reverse Braking
Assist On and Off (page 293).
Note: The traction control automatically
turns off if four-wheel drive low and certain
drive modes such as mud/ruts and
snow/sand is activated.
• The vehicle may have sustained a rear
end impact. Contact an authorized
dealer to have the sensors checked for
proper coverage and operation.
• An anti-lock brake, traction control or
stability control event may have
occurred. Reverse braking assist
resumes operation when the event is
complete.
• Make sure the rear view camera and
360 degree camera are not dirty or
obstructed. If dirty, clean the camera.
If the message still appears after
cleaning the camera, wait a short time
for the message to clear. If the
message does not clear, contact an
authorized dealer. •
Make sure the cross traffic alert and
rear parking aid sensors are not
blocked or faulty.
See Locating the
Cross Traffic Alert Sensors (page
373). See Locating the Rear Parking
Aid Sensors
(page 314).
• You recently had your vehicle serviced,
or the battery disconnected. Drive your
vehicle a short distance to resume
system operation.
• Reverse braking assist does not
function when you connect a trailer.
Operation resumes when you
disconnect the trailer.
Note: If the answers to why the system is
unavailable do not assist in returning reverse
braking assist to available, have the system
checked as soon as possible.
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WHAT IS TRACTION CONTROL
The traction control system helps to avoid
drive wheel spin and loss of traction.
HOW DOES TRACTION
CONTROL WORK
If your wheels begin to spin, the loss of
traction can compromise steering control
and stability of the vehicle. The traction
control system applies the brakes to
individual wheels and when needed,
reduces engine power at the same time to
increase traction.
SWITCHING TRACTION
CONTROL ON AND OFF
WARNING: Operating your vehicle
with the traction control disabled could
lead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury
and death. The traction control system turns on each
time you switch the ignition on.
The button for the stability and traction
control system is on the instrument panel. Press and release the button to switch
traction control off. The stability control
system remains fully active, to switch it off,
press and hold the button for a few
seconds, then release.
When you switch traction control off, a
message and an illuminated icon appear
on the instrument cluster.
Press the switch again to turn the traction
control system back on to normal
operation.
If your vehicle is stuck in mud or snow,
switching traction control off may be
beneficial as this allows the wheels to spin.
Your vehicle may have MyKey restrictions
regarding this feature. See
What Is
MyKey (page 96).
TRACTION CONTROL
INDICATOR
Stability and Traction Control
Indicator If the indicator does not
illuminate when you switch the
ignition on, or remains on when
the engine is running, this indicates a
malfunction. Have your vehicle checked
by an authorized dealer as soon as
possible. The traction control off indicator
illuminates when you switch the
traction control system off, or
when an alternative stability control mode
is selected that requires the traction
control off depending on the drive mode
selected.
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