light FORD F150 2023 Service Manual

INTERIOR MIRROR
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not adjust themirrors when your vehicle is moving. Thiscould result in the loss of control of yourvehicle, serious personal injury or death.
Note:Do not clean the mirror housing orglass with harsh abrasives, fuel or otherpetroleum-based cleaning products.
MANUALLY DIMMING THE
INTERIOR MIRROR
Pull the tab below the mirror toward youto reduce glare at night.
AUTO-DIMMING INTERIOR
MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
WHAT IS THE AUTO-DIMMINGINTERIOR MIRROR
The mirror dims to reduce the effect ofbright light from behind. It returns tonormal when the bright light from behindis no longer present or if you shift intoreverse (R).
AUTO-DIMMING INTERIORMIRROR LIMITATIONS
Do not block the sensors on the front andback of the mirror.
Note:A rear center passenger or raised rearcenter head restraint could prevent lightfrom reaching the sensor.
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ADJUSTING THE EXTERIOR
MIRRORS
WARNING: Do not adjust themirrors when your vehicle is moving. Thiscould result in the loss of control of yourvehicle, serious personal injury or death.
Power fold.A
Window lock.B
Adjustment control.C
Right-hand mirror.D
Left-hand mirror.E
To adjust the mirrors, switch your vehicleon and place the ignition in accessory orstart.
1.Select the mirror you want to adjust.The control light turns on.
2.Use the adjustment control to adjustthe position of the mirror.
3.Press the mirror control again. Thecontrol light turns off.
FOLDING THE EXTERIOR
MIRRORS - VEHICLES WITH:
MANUAL FOLDING MIRRORS
Push the mirror toward the door windowglass.
Make sure that you fully engage the mirrorin its support when returning it to itsoriginal position.
FOLDING THE EXTERIOR
MIRRORS - VEHICLES WITH:
POWER FOLDING MIRRORS
The exterior mirrors fold when you lockyour vehicle and unfold when you unlockyour vehicle.
For tight parking conditions,press the control to fold themirrors.
Press the control switch again to unfoldthe mirrors.
Note:Do not stop the mirrors midwaythrough their movement. Wait until themirrors stop moving and press the controlagain.
The left-hand and right-hand mirrors moveat different rates. For example, one mirrormay stop while the other one continues tomove. This is normal.
If you press the control switch to fold themirrors with auto fold on, the mirrors donot unfold when you unlock your vehicle.
Note:The power folding mirrors operatewith the ignition on, and for several minutesafter you switch the ignition off.
Note:If you fold and unfold the mirrorsseveral times within one minute, the powerfold function may turn off to protect themotors from overheating.
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Electronic Locking Differential
See Electronic LockingDifferential (page 284).
Four-Wheel Drive
See Four-Wheel Drive (page274).
Note:Some indicators appear differentdepending on vehicle options.
Front Airbag
See Airbags (page 73).
Front Fog Lamp
See Using the Front FogLamps (page 150).
High Beam
See Using the High BeamHeadlamps (page 147).
Hill Descent
See Hill Descent Control (page318).
Lamps On
See Exterior Lighting Control(page 147).
Ready to Drive
See Hybrid Electric VehicleInformation (page 244).
Reverse Brake Assist
See Reverse Braking Assist(page 297).
Stability Control and TractionControl
See Traction Control (page307). See Stability Control(page 309).
Turn Signal Lamps
See Using the Turn SignalLamps (page 148).
Tow Haul
See Towing a Trailer (page 418).
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CUSTOMIZING THE
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY
Adding Screens Using MyView
1.Using the information display controlson the steering wheel, select MyView.
2.Select Configure MyView.
3.Select a screen.
4.Press the OK button.
Note:The number of screens you can addis limited. If the selected screen does notappear you must deselect screens from theMyView menu.
Adding Screens Using SelectScreens
1.Select Select Screens.
2.Use the controls on the steering wheelto highlight a screen to add.
3.Press the OK button.
Note:The number of screens you can addis limited. If the selected screen does notappear you must deselect screens from theSelect Screens menu.
Configuring Gauges
1.Select Settings.
2.Select Configure Gauges.
3.Select to swap or change left-handside and right-hand side gauges.
EV COACH - 3.5L, HYBRID
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (HEV) (IF
EQUIPPED)
EV coach can help you get the most out ofyour vehicle's electric driving capabilities.
Note:EV coach is a selectable screen. SeeCustomizing the Instrument ClusterDisplay (page 177).
When you are accelerating or maintainingspeed you see a blue or white solid barindicating vehicle power. You may also seea blue rectangular box which shows thepower level at which the engine turns on.
•When the power level is within the box,the color of the bar is blue. This meansyou are in electric operation and theengine is off.
•When the power level is outside of thebox, the color of the bar is white. Thismeans you are in hybrid operation witha combination of the electric motorand the engine providing vehicle power.
When you are decelerating with either yourfoot off the accelerator pedal or on thebrake pedal, a green or white solid bardisplays indicating the power being usedto slow down your vehicle. You may alsosee a green rectangular box which showsthe amount of power that can berecaptured by the regenerative brakingsystem and returned to the high voltagebattery.
•When the power level is within the box,the color of the bar is green. Thismeans that the regenerative brakingsystem is being used to efficiently slowyour vehicle down and return themaximum percentage of energy to thehigh voltage battery.
•When the power level is outside of thebox, the color of the bar is white. Thismeans both the regenerative brakingsystem and conventional brakingsystem are being used.
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Turn the control on the left-hand side ofthe climate control to set the left-handtemperature.
Note:This control also sets the right-handside temperature when you switch off dualzone mode.
Turn the control on the right-hand side ofthe climate control to set the right-handtemperature.
DIRECTING THE FLOW OF AIR
Directing Air to the Windshield AirVents
Press the button to activate theselection screen.
Press the button on thetouchscreen.
Directing Air to the InstrumentPanel Air Vents
Press the button to activate theselection screen.
Press the button on thetouchscreen.
Directing Air to the Footwell AirVents
Press the button to activate theselection screen.
Press the button on thetouchscreen.
AUTO MODE
SWITCHING AUTO MODE ON ANDOFF
Press the button to switch automode on. Repeatedly press thebutton to adjust auto mode.
Note:When you switch auto mode on,lights on the blower motor control do notilluminate to indicate the blower motorspeed.
Adjust the blower motor control or airdistribution control to switch auto modeoff.
AUTO MODE INDICATORS
The indicators are on the Auto Modebutton.
DescriptionAuto Mode IndicatorStatus
The blower motor speed is reduced. Use this setting tominimize the amount of noise from the blower motor. Thissetting increases the time taken to cool the interior.
One indicator illumin-ated.
The blower motor speed is moderate.Two indicators illumin-ated.
The blower motor speed is increased. Use this setting toreduce the time taken to cool the interior. This settingincreases the amount of noise from the blower motor.
Three indicators illumin-ated.
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SWITCHING MAXIMUM
COOLING ON AND OFF
Turn the temperature controlcounterclockwise past thelowest setting to maximizecooling.
Note:The temperature control springs backto the lowest setting.
Note:When you switch maximum coolingoff, air conditioning remains on.
SWITCHING THE HEATED
REAR WINDOW ON AND OFF
Press the button to clear the rearwindow of thin ice and fog. Theheated rear window turns offafter a short period of time.
Note:Do not use harsh chemicals, razorblades or other sharp objects to clean orremove decals from the inside of the heatedrear window as this could cause damage tothe heated rear window grid lines notcovered by the vehicle Warranty.
SETTING THE BLOWER MOTOR
SPEED
Note:Lights on the control illuminate toindicate the blower motor speed.
Note: When you switch the blower motoroff, air conditioning turns off and thewindows could fog up.
SWITCHING THE HEATED
MIRRORS ON AND OFF
Heated Mirrors
Press the button.
SETTING THE TEMPERATURE
Turn the temperature controlcounterclockwise for cooler temperaturesettings.
Turn the temperature control clockwisefor warmer temperature settings.
DIRECTING THE FLOW OF AIR
Directing Air to the Windshield AirVents
Press the button.
Directing Air to the InstrumentPanel Air Vents
Press the button.
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FRONT SEAT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Sitting improperly, outof position or with the seatback reclinedtoo far can take weight off the seatcushion and affect the decision of thepassenger sensing system, resulting inserious injury or death in the event of acrash. Always sit upright against yourseat back, with your feet on the floor.
WARNING: Do not recline the seatbackrest too far as this can cause theoccupant to slide under the seatbelt,resulting in personal injury in the eventof a crash.
WARNING: Do not place objectshigher than the top of the seat backrest.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury or death in theevent of a sudden stop or crash.
WARNING: Do not adjust the driverseat or seat backrest when your vehicleis moving. This may result in sudden seatmovement, causing the loss of controlof your vehicle.
SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION
When you use them properly, the seat,head restraint, seatbelt and airbags willprovide optimum protection in the eventof a crash.
We recommend that you follow theseguidelines:
•Sit in an upright position with the baseof your spine as far back as possible.
•Do not recline the seat backrest so thatyour torso is more than 30 degreesfrom the upright position.
•Adjust the head restraint so that thetop of it is level with the top of yourhead and as far forward as possible.Make sure that you remaincomfortable.
•Keep sufficient distance betweenyourself and the steering wheel. Werecommend a minimum of 10 in(25 cm) between your breastbone andthe airbag cover.
•Hold the steering wheel with your armsslightly bent.
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•Bend your legs slightly so that you canpress the pedals fully.
•Position the shoulder strap of theseatbelt over the center of yourshoulder and position the lap straptightly across your hips.
Make sure that your driving position iscomfortable and that you can maintain fullcontrol of your vehicle.
MANUAL SEATS
HEAD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS
The head restraints consist of:
An energy absorbing headrestraint.A
Two steel stems.B
Guide sleeve adjust and releasebutton.C
Guide sleeve unlock and removebutton (If equipped).D
ADJUSTING THE HEADRESTRAINT
4-Way Head Restraints
WARNING: Fully adjust the headrestraint before you sit in or operate yourvehicle. This will help minimize the riskof neck injury in the event of a crash. Donot adjust the head restraint when yourvehicle is moving.
WARNING: The head restraint is asafety device. Whenever possible itshould be installed and properlyadjusted when the seat is occupied.Failure to adjust the head restraintproperly could reduce its effectivenessduring certain impacts.
WARNING: Adjust the headrestraints for all passengers before youdrive your vehicle. This will help minimizethe risk of neck injury in the event of acrash. Do not adjust the head restraintswhen your vehicle is moving.
Note:Adjust the seat backrest to an uprightdriving position before adjusting the headrestraint. Adjust the head restraint so thatthe top of it is level with the top of your headand as far forward as possible. Make surethat you remain comfortable. If you areextremely tall, adjust the head restraint toits highest position.
Pull the head restraint up to raise it.
To lower the head restraint:
1.Press and hold the adjust and releasebutton.
2.Push the head restraint down.
REMOVING THE HEAD RESTRAINT
1.Pull up the head restraint until itreaches its highest position.
2.Press and hold the adjust and releasebutton and the unlock and removebutton.
3.Pull up the head restraint.
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Press this symbol on the climate controlsor the touchscreen to cycle through thevarious ventilation settings and off. Moreindicator lights indicate higher fan speeds.
Note:When you switch the climate controlfan speed and the ventilated seats to theirmaximum settings, the ventilated seatsprovide increased cooling.
If the engine falls below 350 RPM whilethe ventilated seats are on, the featureturns itself off unless the vehicle is inAuto-Start-Stop mode. You may need toreactivate the ventilated seats.
Note:The ventilated seats may remain onafter you remote start your vehicle, basedon your remote start settings. The ventilatedseats may also turn on when you start yourvehicle if they were on when you switchedyour vehicle off.
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WARNING: Do not poke sharpobjects into the seat cushion or seatbackrest. This could damage the heatedseat element and cause it to overheat.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury.
WARNING: Do not place anythingon the seat that blocks the heat, forexample a seat cover or a cushion. Thiscould cause the seat to overheat. Failureto follow this instruction could result inpersonal injury.
Do not:
•Place heavy objects on the seat.
•Operate the heated seat if water or anyother liquid spills on the seat. Allow theseat to dry.
SWITCHING THE HEATED SEATSON AND OFF
The vehicle must be running to use thisfeature.
The rear seat heat controls are on the rearof the center console.
Press the heated seat symbol to cyclethrough the various heat settings and off.More indicator lights indicate warmersettings.
The heated seats turn off when you switchoff the vehicle.
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