engine FORD F150 2023 User Guide

SEATBELT REMINDERINDICATORS
A warning lamp illuminates if the ignitionis on, a front seat is occupied and theseatbelt has not been fastened.
The warning lamp illuminatesuntil you fasten your seatbelt.
SEATBELT REMINDER AUDIBLEWARNINGS
A warning tone sounds and the warninglamp illuminates if you are not wearingyour seatbelt when your vehicle exceedsa relatively low speed.
The warning tone sounds for a short periodof time or until you fasten your seatbelt.
SWITCHING THE SEATBELTREMINDER ON AND OFF
WARNING: While the systemallows you to deactivate it, this systemis designed to improve your chances ofbeing safely belted and surviving anaccident. We recommend you leave thesystem activated for yourself and otherswho may use the vehicle.
Note:The driver and front passengerwarnings switch off independently. Whenyou perform this procedure for one seatingposition, do not buckle the other position asthis cancels the process.
Note:If you are using MyKey, you cannotdisable the seatbelt reminder. Also, if theseatbelt reminder has been previouslydisabled, it will be re-enabled during the useof MyKey. See MyKey™ (page 99).
Read Steps 1 - 4 before proceeding withthe programming procedure.
Make sure that:
•The parking brake is set.
•The transmission is in park (P).
•The ignition is off.
•The driver and front passengerseatbelts are unfastened.
1.Switch the ignition on. Do not start theengine.
2.Wait about one minute until theseatbelt warning light switches off.After Step 2, wait an additional fiveseconds before proceeding with Step3. Once you start Step 3, you mustcomplete the procedure within 30seconds.
3.For the seating position you areswitching off, buckle then unbuckle theseatbelt three times at a moderatespeed, ending in the unbuckled state.After Step 3, the seatbelt warning lightswitches on.
4.When the seatbelt warning light is on,buckle then unbuckle the seatbelt.After Step 4, the seatbelt warning lightflashes for confirmation.
This switches the feature off for thatseating position if it is currently on.
This switches the feature on for thatseating position if it is currently off.
CHECKING THE SEATBELTS
Check the seatbelts and child restraintsperiodically to make sure they workproperly and are not damaged. Make surethere are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace ifnecessary.
Check the following seatbelt assembliesafter a crash.
•Retractors.
•Buckles.
•Front seatbelt buckle assemblies.
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Programming Backup Location
1.Place the first programmed remote inthe backup slot inside the cup holderor center console with your foot off thebrake pedal, press and release the pushbutton ignition switch.
2.Wait five seconds and then press andrelease the push button ignition switchagain.
3.Remove the remote control.
4.Within 10 seconds, place a secondprogrammed remote control in thebackup slot. Press and release thepush button ignition switch.
5.Wait five seconds and then press andrelease the push button ignition switchagain. Keep the ignition on for at leastthree seconds, but no more than 10seconds.
6.Remove the remote control.
7.Place the unprogrammed remotecontrol in the backup slot and pressand release the push button ignitionswitch.
Programming is now complete. With yourfoot on the brake pedal, press the pushbutton ignition switch to verify the remotecontrol functions operate and your vehiclestarts with the new remote control.
If programming was not successful, wait10 seconds and repeat Steps 1 through 7.If you are still unsuccessful, take yourvehicle to an authorized dealer.
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE
CONTROL - VEHICLES WITH:
FLIP KEY
General Information
You can program your own remote controlto your vehicle. This procedure programsboth the engine immobilizer keycode andthe remote entry portion of the remotecontrol to your vehicle.
Only use remote controls with anintegrated mechanical key.
You must have two previouslyprogrammed coded remote controls andthe new un–programmed remote readilyaccessible. Contact an authorized dealerto have the spare remote controlprogrammed if the two previouslyprogrammed coded remote controls arenot available.
Read and understand the entire procedurebefore you begin.
Steps for Programming Your SpareRemote Control
1.Insert the first previously programmedcoded key into the ignition.
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2.Switch the ignition from off to on. Keepthe ignition on for at least threeseconds, but no more than 10 seconds.
3.Switch the ignition off and remove thefirst coded key from the ignition.
4.After three seconds but within 10seconds of switching the ignition off,insert the second previously coded keyinto the ignition.
5.Switch the ignition from off to on. Keepthe ignition on for at least threeseconds, but no more than 10 seconds.
6.Switch the ignition off and remove thesecond previously programmed codedkey from the ignition.
7.After three seconds but within 10seconds of switching the ignition offand removing the previouslyprogrammed coded key, insert the newun–programmed key into the ignition.
8.Switch the ignition from off to on. Keepthe ignition on for at least six secondsuntil you hear the door locks cycle.
9.Remove the newly programmed codedkey from the ignition.
The key starts the engine if programmingis successful. You can operate the keylessremote entry system with the new remotecontrol with integrated key.
If programming was not successful, wait20 seconds and repeat Steps 1 through 8.If you are still unsuccessful, take yourvehicle to an authorized dealer.
Note:You can program a maximum of sixcoded remote controls to your vehicle.
KEYS AND REMOTE CONTROLS – TROUBLESHOOTING
KEYS AND REMOTE CONTROLS – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
Replace remote control battery.Key Battery Low ReplaceSoon
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MYKEY – FREQUENTLY ASKEDQUESTIONS
What is an admin key?
An admin key is a key that you havenot created as a MyKey. See Creatinga MyKey (page 100).
Why am I not able to create a MyKey?
You have not placed the admin key inthe backup position. See Creating aMyKey (page 100). The key used toswitch the ignition on is not an adminkey. The key used to switch the ignitionon is the only admin key. There has tobe at least one admin key. You did notswitch the ignition off after creatingthe last MyKey.
Why am I not able to program a MyKey?
The admin key is not inside yourvehicle. The key used to switch theignition on is not an admin key. Youhave not created any MyKeys. SeeCreating a MyKey (page 100).
Why am I not able to clear the MyKeys?
The admin key is not inside yourvehicle. The key used to switch theignition on is not an admin key. Youhave not created any MyKeys. SeeCreating a MyKey (page 100).
Why is the MyKey distance notaccumulating?
The key used to start the engine is anadmin key. An admin key and a MyKeyare inside your vehicle. You have notcreated any MyKeys. See Creating aMyKey (page 100). You have clearedthe MyKeys. See Clearing AllMyKeys (page 101).
Why am I not able to start the enginewith a MyKey?
An admin key and a MyKey are insideyour vehicle. The system recognizesonly the admin key when both arepresent.
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Note:The spot lamps illuminate the areain front of and to the side of your vehicle.
SWITCHING OFF ROAD DRIVINGLAMPS ON AND OFF - RAPTOR
The off-road driving lamps switch isconnected to the AUX 1 switch on theauxiliary switch panel. When the switch isturned on, the indicator light on the switchilluminates and the circuit provides powerto the off-road driving lights
Note:Off-road driving lamps are foroff-road use only. Use on public roads mayviolate local laws.
Note:Only switch the off-road drivinglamps on during reduced visibility in off-roadconditions.
Note:The off-road driving lamps onlyoperate when accessory mode is active, andthe engine is in the on or off position. Leavethe engine running to maintain batterycharge when using the off-road drivinglamps.
EXTERIOR LAMP INDICATORS
Front Fog Lamp
It illuminates when you switchthe front fog lamps on.
Turn Signal Lamp
It flashes when you switch theturn signal lamps on.
Note:An increase in the rate of flashingwarns of a failed turn signal lamp.
EXTERIOR LAMPS ON AUDIBLEWARNING
Sounds when you open the driver door andthe exterior lamps are on.
EXTERIOR ZONE LIGHTING (IF
EQUIPPED)
WHAT IS EXTERIOR ZONELIGHTING
Exterior zone lighting divides the exteriorlighting into zones and allows you to switchthem on and off to provide lighting aroundthe perimeter of your vehicle.
USING THE EXTERIOR ZONELIGHTING
1.Press Features on the touchscreen.
2.Press Zone Lighting.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OVERVIEW - VEHICLES WITH: 4.2 INCH
SCREEN
Engine oil pressure gauge.A
Engine coolant temperature gauge.B
Fuel gauge.C
Transmission fluid temperature gauge.D
Speedometer.E
Information display.F
Tachometer.G
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OVERVIEW - VEHICLES WITH: 8 INCH
SCREEN
Tachometer.A
Engine coolant temperature gauge.B
Configurable gauges. Oil pressure, transmission oil temperature or turbo boost.C
Compass.D
Fuel gauge.E
Ambient temperature.F
Speedometer.G
Distance to empty.H
Odometer.I
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OVERVIEW - VEHICLES WITH: 12 INCH
SCREEN
Tachometer.A
Engine coolant temperature gauge.B
Configurable gauges. Oil pressure, transmission oil temperature, turbo boost,vacuum/boost, battery voltage, air charge temperature or engine oiltemperature.
C
Fuel gauge.D
Speedometer.E
Odometer.F
Compass.G
Ambient temperature.H
TACHOMETER
Indicates the engine speed.
SPEEDOMETER
Indicates the vehicle speed.
FUEL GAUGE
WHAT IS THE FUEL GAUGE
Indicates approximately how much fuel isin the fuel tank.
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FUEL GAUGE LIMITATIONS
The fuel gauge may not provide anaccurate reading when your vehicle is onan incline.
LOCATING THE FUEL FILLERDOOR
The arrow adjacent to the fuel pumpsymbol indicates on which side of yourvehicle the fuel filler door is located.
WHAT IS THE LOW FUELREMINDER
A low fuel level reminder displays andsounds when the distance to emptyreaches 75 mi (120 km) to empty forMyKey, and at 50 mi (80 km),25 mi(40 km),12 mi (20 km) and 0 mi (0 km)for all vehicle keys.
Note:The low fuel reminder can appear atdifferent fuel gauge positions depending onfuel economy conditions. This variation isnormal.
WHAT IS DISTANCE TO EMPTY
Indicates the approximate distance yourvehicle can travel on the fuel remaining inthe tank. Changes in driving pattern cancause the value to not only decrease butalso increase or stay constant for periodsof time.
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
Indicates the engine coolant temperature.
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
Indicates the engine oil pressure.
Note:This is a configurable gauge.
TRANSMISSION FLUID
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
Indicates the transmission fluidtemperature.
Special operating conditions can causehigher than normal operatingtemperatures. See Special OperatingConditions Scheduled Maintenance(page 673).
Note:This is a configurable gauge.
TURBO BOOST GAUGE (IF
EQUIPPED)
Indicates the amount of manifold airpressure in the engine.
Note:This is a configurable gauge.
WHAT ARE THE INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER WARNING LAMPS
Warning lamps alert you to a vehiclecondition that could become serious.Some lamps illuminate when you startyour vehicle to make sure they work. If anylamps remain on after starting your vehicle,refer to the respective system warninglamp for further information.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
WARNING LAMPS
Anti-Lock Brake System
If it illuminates when you aredriving, this indicates amalfunction. Your vehiclecontinues to have normal braking withoutthe anti-lock brake system function. Haveyour vehicle checked as soon as possible.
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Battery
It illuminates when you switchthe ignition on.
If it illuminates when the engineis running, this indicates your vehiclerequires service. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Brake System
It illuminates when you apply theparking brake and the ignition ison. If it illuminates when yourvehicle is moving, make sure theparking brake is released. If theparking brake is released, thisindicates low brake fluid level or the brakesystem requires service. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Note:Indicators may vary depending onregion.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
Illuminates when the dieselexhaust fluid is low,contaminated or the systemrequires service.
Door Ajar
It illuminates when you switchthe ignition on and remains on ifany door is open.
Electric Parking Brake
It illuminates or flashes when theelectric parking brake requiresservice.
Engine Coolant Temperature
If it illuminates, safely stop yourvehicle and switch the vehicleoff.
Fasten Seatbelt
It illuminates and a tone soundsuntil you fasten the seatbelts.
Hood Ajar
It illuminates when the ignitionis on and the hood is notcompletely closed.
Limited Performance
Illuminates if your vehicle haslimited performance due to acold or hot battery. Drive withcaution. Keep your vehicle connected toa charging system when not in use tomaintain battery temperature.
Low Fuel Level
It illuminates when the fuel levelis low.
Low Tire Pressure
It illuminates when your tirepressure is low. If illuminated,check your tire pressure as soonas possible. If it begins to flash at anytime,have the system checked as soon aspossible.
Low Washer Fluid Level
It illuminates when the washerfluid is low.
Oil Pressure
It illuminates when the engineoil pressure is low.
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