ECO mode FORD F150 2023 Owner's Guide

WHAT IS THE ONBOARD
GENERATOR
Pro-Power On-Board
The vehicle functions as a portablegenerator and can power devices thatrequire up to the rating listed on the poweroutlet label.
ONBOARD GENERATOR
PRECAUTIONS - VEHICLES
WITH: 2KW
WARNING: Do not connect anyvehicle power outlets to any premises.This can create a backfeed to utility lines.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in property damage, fire, electricalshock or death.
WARNING: Do not keep electricaldevices plugged into the power outletwhenever the device is not in use. Theoutlet provides power when the vehicleis on. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury.
WARNING: Do not start the enginein a closed garage or in other enclosedareas. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Alwaysopen the garage door before you startthe engine. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
WARNING: Exhaust leaks mayresult in entry of harmful and potentiallylethal fumes into the passengercompartment. If you smell exhaustfumes inside your vehicle, have yourvehicle inspected immediately. Do notdrive if you smell exhaust fumes.
WARNING: The vehicle's engineruns while the generator is switched on.Running engines emit carbon monoxide.Only use the generator when the vehicleis outdoors. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
When you switch the power outlets on, thevehicle power down timer is disabled andthe vehicle continues to be powered on.
Note:We recommend using UL approveddevices for use with the power outlet.
Note:Make sure that plugged in devices donot exceed the ratings displayed on theoutlet covers.
Note:Unplug electrical devices from thepower outlet when they are not switchedon.
Note:Make sure there is no damage to theoutlets before driving your vehicle.
Note:Power could be limited duringextreme hot or cold temperatures tooptimize system performance.
Note:Close all outlet covers when not inuse.
Note:Automatic engine stop is disabledand the gasoline engine will continue to idlewhen the outlet is switched on.
Note:Make sure that objects are notblocking the inverter inlet and exhaust nearthe rear underseat storage compartment.
Note:The climate control system may turnon and power may be limited during extremehot or cold temperatures to optimize systemperformance.
Note:When the outlet is switched on andthe vehicle is in park (P) the engine turns off30 minutes after the low fuel warning isdisplayed. After the vehicle is turned off,generator mode only operates while drivingor until the vehicle is refueled.
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Grounding Type
Neutral Floating
The neutral of the inverter generator isisolated from system ground.
Note:If additional grounding measures arerequired, consult with a qualified electrician.
ONBOARD GENERATOR
PRECAUTIONS - VEHICLES
WITH: 2.4KW/7.2KW
WARNING: Do not connect anyvehicle power outlets to any premises.This can create a backfeed to utility lines.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in property damage, fire, electricalshock or death.
WARNING: Do not keep electricaldevices plugged into the power outletwhenever the device is not in use. Theoutlet provides power when the vehicleis on. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury.
WARNING: Do not start the enginein a closed garage or in other enclosedareas. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Alwaysopen the garage door before you startthe engine. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
WARNING: Exhaust leaks mayresult in entry of harmful and potentiallylethal fumes into the passengercompartment. If you smell exhaustfumes inside your vehicle, have yourvehicle inspected immediately. Do notdrive if you smell exhaust fumes.
WARNING: The vehicle's engineruns while the generator is switched on.Running engines emit carbon monoxide.Only use the generator when the vehicleis outdoors. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
When you switch the power outlets on, thevehicle power down timer is disabled andthe vehicle continues to be powered on.
Note:We recommend using UL approveddevices for use with the power outlet.
Note:Make sure that plugged in devices donot exceed the ratings displayed on theoutlet covers.
Note:Unplug electrical devices from thepower outlet when they are not switchedon.
Note:Make sure there is no damage to theoutlets before driving your vehicle.
Note:Power could be limited duringextreme hot or cold temperatures tooptimize system performance.
Note:Close all outlet covers when not inuse.
Note:The gasoline engine may start andstop to provide power when the outlet isswitched on.
Note:Make sure that objects are notblocking the inverter inlet and exhaust nearthe rear underseat storage compartment.
Note:The climate control system may turnon and power may be limited during extremehot or cold temperatures to optimize systemperformance.
Note:When the outlet is switched on andthe vehicle is in park (P) the engine turns off30 minutes after the low fuel warning isdisplayed. After the vehicle is turned off,generator mode only operates while drivingor until the vehicle is refueled.
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WHAT IS THE WIRELESS
ACCESSORY CHARGER
The wireless accessory charger allows youto charge one compatible Qi wirelesscharging device on the charging area.
WIRELESS ACCESSORY
CHARGER PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Wireless chargingdevices can affect the operation ofimplanted medical devices, includingcardiac pacemakers. If you have anyimplanted medical devices, werecommend that you consult with yourphysician.
Keep the charging area clean and removeforeign objects prior to charging a device.
Do not place items with a magnetic stripor radio-frequency identification chip, forexample passports, parking tickets,transportation passes or credit cards, nearthe charging area when charging a device.Damage could occur to the magnetic stripor radio-frequency identification chip.
Do not place metal objects, for exampleremote controls, coins and candywrappers, on or near the charging areawhen charging a device. Metal objects mayheat up and degrade the chargingperformance, in addition to causinginterruptions in charging.
Charging could be interrupted, degraded,or could stop if any of the following occur:
•The system detects a foreign object.
•The device is misaligned on thecharging area.
•The device moves on the activecharging area when the vehicle is inmotion.
•The vehicle ambient temperature is toohigh.
•You attempt to charge a non-Qicompatible device on the wirelesscharger.
Note:During charging, the device and thecharger could heat up, this is normal. If thebattery gets hotter than usual, the devicemay stop charging.
LOCATING THE WIRELESS
ACCESSORY CHARGER
The charging area is on thecenter console or in the mediabin below the instrument panel.
CHARGING A WIRELESS
DEVICE
Place the device on the center of thecharging surface with the charging sidedown. The charging stops after your devicereaches a full charge.
You can use the charger when the vehicleis in accessory mode, when the vehicle isrunning, or when SYNC is on.
Displays on the status bar whenwireless charging is in progress.
Note:The charging performance may beaffected if your device is in a case. It may benecessary to remove the case to wirelesslycharge your device.
Note:Software and firmware updates mayaffect device compatibility, including theuse of unofficial software or firmware. Youshould verify charging functionality with yourspecific devices in-vehicle.
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STARTING AND STOPPING
THE ENGINE – PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Extended idling at highengine speeds can produce very hightemperatures in the engine and exhaustsystem, creating the risk of fire or otherdamage.
WARNING: Do not park, idle ordrive your vehicle on dry grass or otherdry ground cover. The emission systemheats up the engine compartment andexhaust system, creating the risk of fire.
WARNING: Do not start the enginein a closed garage or in other enclosedareas. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Alwaysopen the garage door before you startthe engine. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
WARNING: Do not use startingfluid, for example ether, in the air intakesystem. Such fluid could causeimmediate explosive damage to theengine and possible personal injury.
WARNING: Exhaust leaks mayresult in entry of harmful and potentiallylethal fumes into the passengercompartment. If you smell exhaustfumes inside your vehicle, have yourvehicle inspected immediately. Do notdrive if you smell exhaust fumes.
The powertrain control system meets allCanadian interference-causing equipmentstandard requirements regulating theimpulse electrical field or radio noise.
If you stop your vehicle and leave theengine idling for long periods, werecommend that you do one of thefollowing:
•Open the windows at least 1 in(2.5 cm).
•Set your climate control to outside air.
IGNITION SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED)
Switching the Ignition Off
Turn the key to position 0.
Switching the Ignition toAccessory Mode
Turn the key to position I. Electricalaccessories, for example the radio, operatewithout the engine running.
Switching the Ignition On
Turn the key to position II. All electricalcircuits and accessories are operationaland the warning lamps and indicatorsilluminate.
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PUSH BUTTON IGNITION
SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED)
Switching the Ignition Off
When the ignition is on or in accessorymode, press the push button ignitionswitch once without your foot on the brakepedal.
Switching the Ignition toAccessory Mode
When the ignition is off, press the pushbutton ignition switch once without yourfoot on the brake pedal.
All electrical circuits and accessories areoperational and the warning lamps andindicators illuminate.
Note:Your vehicle has a battery saverfeature that shuts your vehicle off when itdetects a certain amount of battery drain,or after approximately 30 minutes ofinactivity in accessory mode.
Note:The system may not function if theremote control is close to metal objects orelectronic devices, for example keys or a cellphone.
Note:You need a valid key inside yourvehicle to switch the ignition on and startthe engine.
STARTING THE ENGINE
STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE -VEHICLES WITHOUT: PUSHBUTTON START
Before starting your vehicle, check thefollowing:
•Make sure that the headlamps andelectrical accessories are off.
•Make sure that the parking brake is on.
•Make sure that the transmission is inpark (P).
1.Fully press the brake pedal.
Note:Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
2.Turn the key to position III.
Note:The engine may continue crankingfor up to 15 seconds or until it starts.
Note:The engine takes longer to start atlower temperatures. It may crank for severalseconds when very cold.
STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE -VEHICLES WITH: PUSH BUTTONSTART
Before starting your vehicle, check thefollowing:
•Make sure that the headlamps andelectrical accessories are off.
•Make sure that the parking brake is on.
•Make sure that the transmission is inpark (P).
1.Fully press the brake pedal.
Note:Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
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WHAT IS A HYBRID ELECTRIC
VEHICLE
A hybrid vehicle has an electric motor anda high voltage battery combined with agasoline engine.
HOW DOES A HYBRID
ELECTRIC VEHICLE WORK
The hybrid vehicle combines electric andgasoline propulsion to provide optimalperformance and improved efficiency.
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
DRIVING CHARACTERISTICS
The gasoline engine starts and stops toprovide power when required and to savefuel when not needed. When coasting atlow speeds, coming to a stop or standing,the gas engine normally shuts down andyour vehicle operates in electric-onlymode.
Conditions that may cause the gasolineengine to start or remain running include:
•Considerable vehicle acceleration.
•Driving uphill.
•The high voltage battery charge levelis low.
•Heating or cooling the vehicle interiorin high or low outside temperatures.
•The gasoline engine is below normaloperating temperature.
•Towing a trailer.
•Certain selectable drive modes couldcause the engine to run. See Selectinga Drive Mode (page 363). Use of thepaddle shifters while in drive (D) couldcause the engine to run.
Your hybrid vehicle also comes withstandard hydraulic braking andregenerative braking. Regenerative brakingis performed by your transmission andcaptures brake energy and stores it in thehigh voltage battery.
You could also notice that your enginecontinues to run instead of shutting offduring extended downhill driving. Theengine stays on during this engine brakingbut is not using any fuel.
You could also hear a slight whine orwhistle when operating your vehicle. Thisis the normal operation of the electricmotor in the hybrid system.
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
INDICATORS
When you start your vehicle, agreen READY indicator lightappears in the instrument clusterletting you know that your vehicle is readyfor driving.
The engine may not start because yourvehicle has a silent key start feature. Thisfuel saving feature allows your vehicle tobe ready to drive without requiring the gasengine to be running.
The indicator remains on when your vehicleis on, whether the engine is running or not,to indicate your vehicle is capable ofmovement using the electric motor, gasengine or both.
Typically, the engine does not start unlessthe vehicle is cold, a climate controlchange is requested or you press theaccelerator pedal.
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•Hybrid driving: The vehicle is runningand in drive (D) or neutral (N). Theengine and the high voltage batteryprovide power to the wheels.
•Regenerative braking: The vehicle isrunning in drive (D) and is slowingdown. Power captured by theregenerative braking system is sentback to the high voltage battery.
Engine On Due To
The following conditions help explain whythe engine is on, and what you can do toallow all electric operation.
•Drive power: The engine is on due toaccelerator pedal pressure or speedcontrol activation. Reduce pressure onthe accelerator pedal or switch off thespeed control to return to full electricmode.
•High speed: The engine is on becausethe vehicle speed exceeds the level forfull electric operation. Reduce thespeed to return to electric operation.
•Heater setting: The engine is onbecause of the heater setting. Reduceor turn off the heater setting to returnto electric operation.
•Neutral gear: The engine is on becausethe vehicle is in neutral (N). Shift outof neutral gear to return to electricoperation.
•Engine cold: The engine is on becauseit is cold. The vehicle returns to electricoperation once the engine is sufficientlywarm.
•Battery charging: The engine is on tocharge the high voltage battery. Thevehicle returns to electric operationonce the battery is charged.
•Low gear: The engine is on because thevehicle is in low gear. Shift out of lowgear to return to electric operation.
•Normal operation: The engine is on tooptimize vehicle operation. The vehiclereturns to electric operation whenpossible.
•Engine braking active: The engine is onto provide increased powertrainbraking. This can occur when you turnon grade assist, when speed control ison or when driving with your foot offthe accelerator pedal. Turning offgrade assist or speed control mayallow the vehicle to return to electricoperation.
•Battery temperature: The engine is ondue to a high or low high voltagebattery temperature. This is a normaloperating condition. The vehicle returnsto electric operation when possible.
•Drive mode: The engine is on due to thedrive mode selection. Select anappropriate drive mode for electric onlyoperation.
ECO IDLE
WHAT IS ECO IDLE
Eco idle reduces fuel consumption whenyour vehicle is in park (P) and idling for longperiods of time. Eco idle more efficientlyextends the use of features that arepowered by the high voltage battery whenyour vehicle is stationary.
HOW DOES ECO IDLE WORK
Eco idle increases the engine idle speedabove normal for a short period of time toefficiently charge the high voltage battery.
Note:Engine sound and vibration could bemore noticeable.
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MANUAL (M)
In manual (M) you can select a specificgear. See Manually Shifting Gears (page267).
Note:We recommend using this mode fordriving on hilly or mountainous roads orwhen towing a trailer. See Towing a Trailer(page 418).
SHIFTING YOUR VEHICLE INTO
GEAR
Console Shifter
The transmission selector is on the centerconsole.
1.Press and hold the brake pedal.
2.Move the lever to select a position.
Note:The position illuminates on thetransmission selector.
3.Press the manual (M) button whenyour vehicle is in drive (D) to enter orexit a mode.
Column Shifter
The transmission selector is on the steeringcolumn.
1.Press and hold the brake pedal.
2.Move the lever to select a position.
3.Press the manual (M) button whenyour vehicle is in drive (D) to enter orexit a mode.
SHIFTING YOUR VEHICLE INTO
GEAR - RAPTOR
The transmission selector is on the centerconsole.
1.Press and hold the brake pedal.
2.Move the lever to select a position.
Note:The position illuminates on thetransmission selector.
3.Press the manual (M) button whenyour vehicle is in drive (D) to enter orexit a mode.
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SHIFTING YOUR VEHICLE INTO
GEAR - POLICE RESPONDER
The transmission selector is on the steeringcolumn.
1.Press and hold the brake pedal.
2.Move the lever to select a position.
3.Press the manual (M) button whenyour vehicle is in drive (D) to enter orexit a mode.
MANUALLY SHIFTING GEARS
SHIFTING USING THE PADDLESHIFTERS - RAPTOR
The instrument cluster displays the currentgear. The current gear flashes when yourvehicle cannot shift into the requestedgear. Your vehicle does not shift if therequested gear raises or lowers the enginespeed beyond the limit.
Your vehicle could shift when you fullypress the accelerator or brake pedal.
Note:Prolonged driving with high enginespeed could cause vehicle damage notcovered by the vehicle warranty.
Note:Drive modes could affect when thevehicle shifts into the requested gear.
Manually Shifting Gears in Drive (D)
Use this feature to temporarily changegears.
Note:We recommend using this feature forengine braking or driving on hilly ormountainous roads.
•Pull any paddle to switch the featureon.
•Pull the right (+) paddle to upshift.
•Pull the left (-) paddle to downshift.
•Hold the (+) paddle for a few secondsto switch the feature off.
Note:The feature switches off after a shortperiod of time if you do not pull eitherpaddle.
Manually Shifting Gears in Manual (M)
Use this feature to select a specific gear.
Note:We recommend using this feature forengine braking, driving on hilly ormountainous roads, or when towing a trailer.See Towing a Trailer (page 418).
•Shift to manual (M) to switch thefeature on.
•Pull the right (+) paddle to upshift.
•Pull the left (-) paddle to downshift.
•Shift to drive (D) to switch the featureoff.
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SHIFTING USING THE BUTTONSON THE SELECTOR LEVER
Center Console Shifter
The instrument cluster displays the currentgear. The current gear flashes when yourvehicle cannot shift into the requestedgear. Your vehicle will not shift if therequested gear raises or lowers the enginespeed beyond the limit.
Your vehicle may shift when you fully pressthe accelerator or brake pedal.
Note:Prolonged driving with high enginespeed could cause vehicle damage notcovered by the vehicle warranty.
Note:Drive modes could affect when thevehicle shifts into the requested gear.
Manually Shifting Gears in Manual (M)
Use this feature to select a specific gear.
Note:We recommend using this feature forengine braking, driving on hilly ormountainous roads, or when towing a trailer.See Towing a Trailer (page 418).
•Shift to manual (M) to switch thefeature on.
•Press the upper (+) button to upshift.
•Press the lower (-) button todownshift.
•Shift to drive (D) to switch the featureoff.
Column Shifter
The instrument cluster displays the currentgear. The current gear flashes when yourvehicle cannot shift into the requestedgear. Your vehicle will not shift if therequested gear raises or lowers the enginespeed beyond the limit.
Your vehicle could shift when you fullypress the accelerator or brake pedal.
Note:Prolonged driving with high enginespeed could cause vehicle damage notcovered by the vehicle warranty.
Note:Drive modes could affect when thevehicle shifts into the requested gear.
Manually Shifting Gears in Manual (M)
Use this feature to select a specific gear.
Note:We recommend using this feature forengine braking, driving on hilly ormountainous roads, or when towing a trailer.See Towing a Trailer (page 418).
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