lock FORD F150 2023 Owners Manual

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM – TROUBLESHOOTING
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
A fault with the system has occurred. Haveyour vehicle checked as soon as possible.Blind Spot System Fault
Something is blocking the sensors. Cleanthe sensors.Blind Spot Not Available Sensor BlockedSee Manual
The system automatically turns off anddisplays this message when you connect atrailer to the vehicle that does not have atrailer blind spot system or when you switchthe trailer blind spot system off through thetouchscreen.
Blind Spot Alert Deactivated TrailerAttached
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WHAT IS CROSS TRAFFIC
ALERT
The system alerts you of vehiclesapproaching from the sides behind yourvehicle when you shift into reverse (R).
HOW DOES CROSS TRAFFIC
ALERT WORK
Cross traffic alert detects vehicles thatapproach at a speed between 4–37 mph(6–60 km/h). Coverage decreases whenthe sensors are partially, mostly or fullyobstructed.
The sensor on the left-hand side is onlypartially obstructed and zone coverage onthe right-hand side is maximized.
Zone coverage also decreases whenparking at narrow angles. The sensor onthe left-hand side is mostly obstructed andzone coverage on that side is severelyreduced.
Note: Slowly reversing helps increase thecoverage area and effectiveness.
CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not use the crosstraffic alert system as a replacement forusing the interior and exterior mirrors orlooking over your shoulder beforereversing out of a parking space. Thecross traffic alert system is not areplacement for careful driving.
WARNING: The system may notoperate properly during severe weatherconditions, for example snow, ice, heavyrain and spray. Always drive with duecare and attention. Failure to take caremay result in a crash.
CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT
LIMITATIONS
The system may not correctly operatewhen any of the following occur:
•Something is blocking the sensors.
•Adjacently parked vehicles or objectsare obstructing the sensors.
•Vehicles approach at speeds less than4 mph (6 km/h) or greater than 37 mph(60 km/h).
•Your vehicle speed is greater than7 mph (12 km/h).
•You reverse out of an angled parkingspace.
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Cross Traffic Alert Limitationswith a Trailer Attached
The system remains on when you attacha trailer in vehicles with blind spotinformation system with trailer tow underthe following conditions:
•You connect a trailer.
•The trailer is a bike rack or cargo rackwith a maximum length of 3 ft (1 m).
•You set the trailer length to 3 ft (1 m)in the instrument cluster display.
Note:The system may not correctly operatewhen towing a trailer. For vehicles with anapproved trailer tow module and tow bar,the system turns off when you attach atrailer. For vehicles with an aftermarkettrailer tow module or tow bar, werecommend that you switch the system offwhen you attach a trailer.
SWITCHING CROSS TRAFFIC
ALERT ON AND OFF
To switch cross traffic alert on or off usethe touchscreen.
1.Press Features on the touchscreen.
2.Press Driver Assistance.
3.Switch Cross Traffic Alert on or off.
Note:The system switches on every timeyou switch the ignition on. To permanentlyswitch the system off, contact an authorizeddealer.
LOCATING THE CROSS
TRAFFIC ALERT SENSORS
The sensors are inside the brake lamp onboth sides of your vehicle.
Note:Keep the sensors free from snow, iceand large accumulations of dirt.
Note:Do not cover the sensors with bumperstickers, repair compound or other objects.
Note:Blocked sensors may affect systemaccuracy.
If something is blocking the sensors, amessage may appear in the informationdisplay when you shift into reverse (R).
Note:Bike and cargo racks could causefalse alerts due to obstruction of the sensor.We recommend switching the feature offwhen using a bike or cargo rack.
CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT
INDICATORS
When the cross traffic alertdetects an approaching vehicle,a tone sounds, a warning lampilluminates in the relevant exterior mirrorand arrows appear in the instrumentcluster display to show which side thevehicle is approaching from.
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If the system malfunctions, a messageappears in the instrument cluster display.Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
Note:If arrows do not display, a messageappears in the instrument cluster display.
Note:In some conditions, the system couldalert you, even when there is nothing in thedetection zone, for example a vehiclepassing further away from your vehicle.
CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT – TROUBLESHOOTING
CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
Displays instead of indication arrows whenthe system detects a vehicle. Check forapproaching traffic.
Cross Traffic Alert
Indicates blocked cross traffic alert systemsensors. Clean the sensors. If the messagecontinues to appear, have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Cross Traffic Not Available Sensor BlockedSee Manual
The system has malfunctioned. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.Cross Traffic System Fault
Displays if you attach a trailer to yourvehicle.Cross Traffic Alert Deactivated TrailerAttached
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Note:Automatic emergency braking andevasive steering turn on every time youswitch the ignition on.
Note:If your vehicle has a radar sensor, werecommend that you switch the system offif you install a snow plow or similar objectin such a way that it may block the radarsensor. Your vehicle remembers the selectedsetting across key cycles.
Note:If you switch automatic emergencybraking off, evasive steering assist switchesoff.
LOCATING THE PRE-
COLLISION ASSIST SENSORS
Camera.1.
Radar sensor (if equipped).2.
If a message regarding a blocked sensoror camera appears in the informationdisplay, something is obstructing the radarsignals or camera images. The radar sensoris behind the fascia cover in the center ofthe lower grille. With a blocked sensor orcamera, the system may not function, orperformance may reduce. SeePre-Collision Assist – InformationMessages (page 397).
Note:Proper system operation requires aclear view of the road by the camera. Haveany windshield damage in the area of thecamera's field of view repaired.
Note:If something hits the front end of yourvehicle or damage occurs and your vehiclehas a radar sensor, the radar sensing zonecould change. This could cause missed orfalse vehicle detections. Have your vehicleserviced to have the radar checked forproper coverage and operation.
Note:If your vehicle detects excessive heatat the camera or a potential misalignmentcondition, a message could display in theinformation display indicating temporarysensor unavailability. When operationalconditions are correct, the messagedeactivates. For example, when the ambienttemperature around the sensor decreasesor the sensor recalibrates successfully.
DISTANCE INDICATION
WHAT IS DISTANCE INDICATION
Distance indication displays the gapbetween your vehicle and the vehicleahead of you.
Note:The graphic does not display if youswitch on cruise control or adaptive cruisecontrol.
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SWITCHING EVASIVE STEERINGASSIST ON AND OFF
To switch the system on or off, use thetouchscreen:
1.Press Features on the touchscreen.
2.Press Driver Assistance.
3.Press Pre-Collision Assist.
4.Switch Evasive Steering on or off.
Note:If you switch automatic emergencybraking off, evasive steering assist turns off.
Note:Automatic emergency braking andevasive steering assist turn on every timeyou switch the ignition on.
PRE-COLLISION ASSIST –
TROUBLESHOOTING
PRE-COLLISION ASSIST –WARNING LAMPS
A telltale illuminates in thecluster to indicate if the systemis disabled or unavailable.
PRE-COLLISION ASSIST – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
You have a blocked sensor due to badweather, ice, mud or water in front of theradar sensor. You can typically clean thesensor to resolve.
Pre-Collision Assist Not Available SensorBlocked
A fault with the system has occurred. Haveyour vehicle checked as soon as possible.Pre-Collision Assist Not Available
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WHAT IS DRIVER ALERT
Driver alert alerts you if it determines thatyou are becoming drowsy or if your drivingdeteriorates.
HOW DOES DRIVER ALERT
WORK
Driver Alert calculates your alertness levelbased on your driving behavior in relationto the lane markings and other factorsthrough use of the front camera sensorbehind the interior mirror.
DRIVER ALERT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: You are responsible forcontrolling your vehicle at all times. Thesystem is designed to be an aid and doesnot relieve you of your responsibility todrive with due care and attention. Failureto follow this instruction could result inthe loss of control of your vehicle,personal injury or death.
WARNING: Take regular restbreaks if you feel tired. Do not wait forthe system to warn you.
WARNING: Certain driving stylesmay result in the system warning youeven if you are not feeling tired.
WARNING: In cold and severeweather conditions the system may notfunction. Rain, snow and spray can alllimit sensor performance.
WARNING: The system will notoperate if the sensor cannot track theroad lane markings.
WARNING: If damage occurs in theimmediate area surrounding the sensor,have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
WARNING: The system may notcorrectly operate if your vehicle is fittedwith a suspension kit not approved byFord.
WARNING: The system may notoperate properly if the sensor is blocked.Keep the windshield free fromobstruction.
Note:If something is blocking the cameraor damaged the windshield, Driver Alert maynot function.
DRIVER ALERT LIMITATIONS
Driver alert may not function correctly if:
•The sensor cannot track the road lanemarkings.
•Your vehicle's speed is less thanapproximately 40 mph (65 km/h).
SWITCHING DRIVER ALERT ON
AND OFF
1.Press Features on the touchscreen.
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WHAT IS SPEED SIGN
RECOGNITION
Speed sign recognition detects speed limitsigns to inform you of the current speedlimit. Detected speed signs appear in theinformation display.
HOW DOES SPEED SIGN
RECOGNITION WORK
Speed sign recognition uses a sensorbehind the interior mirror to detect speedsigns.
If your vehicle has speed sign recognitionwith navigation, stored speed sign datamay influence the indicated speed limitvalue.
SPEED SIGN RECOGNITION
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: You are responsible forcontrolling your vehicle at all times. Thesystem is designed to be an aid and doesnot relieve you of your responsibility todrive with due care and attention. Failureto follow this instruction could result inthe loss of control of your vehicle,personal injury or death.
WARNING: In cold and severeweather conditions the system may notfunction. Rain, snow and spray can alllimit sensor performance.
WARNING: The system may notoperate properly if the sensor is blocked.Keep the windshield free fromobstruction.
WARNING: Do not performwindshield repairs in the areasurrounding the sensor.
WARNING: The system may notcorrectly operate if your vehicle is fittedwith a suspension kit not approved byFord.
WARNING: Not all traffic signs canbe recognized by the system anddisplayed correctly.
Note:Always fit our original parts whenreplacing headlamp bulbs. Other bulbs mayreduce system performance. See ExteriorBulb Specification Chart (page 517).
SPEED SIGN RECOGNITION
LIMITATIONS
Speed sign recognition may not operatecorrectly due to:
•Outdated map data.
•Incorrect recognition of speed limits bythe sensor of signs on parallel roads orexit ramps.
•Missed recognition of faded, dirty, ordistorted signs.
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PICKUP BED PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not allow people oranimals in truck beds that havemodifications, such as bed covers orslide-in campers, when the engine isrunning. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Failureto follow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death.
WARNING: It is extremelydangerous to ride in a cargo area, insideor outside of a vehicle. In a crash, peopleriding in these areas are more likely to beseriously injured or killed. Do not allowpeople to ride in any area of your vehiclethat is not equipped with seats andseatbelts. Make sure everyone in yourvehicle is in a seat and properly using aseatbelt. Failure to follow this warningcould result in serious personal injury ordeath.
PICKUP BED ANCHOR POINTS
PICKUP BED ANCHOR POINTPRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Always properly securecargo to prevent shifting cargo or cargofalling from the vehicle. Failure to do socould result in compromised vehiclestability and serious personal injury tovehicle occupants or others.
WARNING: The appropriateloading capacity of your vehicle can belimited either by volume capacity (howmuch space is available) or by payloadcapacity (how much weight the vehicleshould carry). Once you have reached
the maximum payload of your vehicle,do not add more cargo, even if there isspace available. Overloading orimproperly loading your vehicle cancontribute to loss of vehicle control andvehicle rollover.
WARNING: Do not use the loadretaining fixtures for towing. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury.
WARNING: Do not exceed themaximum load rating of the loadretaining fixtures. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injury.
WARNING: Check the loadretaining fixtures for damage beforeusing them. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injury.
INSTALLING AND REMOVING THEPICKUP BED TIE-DOWN CLEATS
(If Equipped)
Installing the Cleats
1.Insert the key into the lock and turnclockwise to unlock.
2.Insert the cleat into the pickup bedanchor point and slide upward.
3.Turn the key counterclockwise to lock.
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Note:Leave the key in the lock whenremoving or installing the cleats. The keycannot be removed unless it is in the lockedposition.
Removing the Cleats
To remove, reverse the installationprocedure.
TAILGATE ANCHOR POINTS
LOCATING THE TAILGATEANCHOR POINTS
The tailgate anchor points are located ateach side of the tailgate.
Note:You could damage the tailgate if youoverload the tie downs.
TAILGATE ANCHOR POINT LOADCAPACITIES
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