2015 FORD F150 tailgate

The system does not position the vehicle where I want in the space
A parked vehicle has a high attachment (salt sprayer, snowplow or moving truck bed).
The parking space length or position of parked objects changed after your vehicle passed.
The temperature around your vehicle changes quickly (driving from a heated garage
into the cold, or after leaving a car wash).
REAR VIEW CAMERA (If Equipped) WARNINGS
The rear view camera system is a
reverse aid supplement device that
still requires the driver to use it in
conjunction with the interior and exterior
mirrors for maximum coverage. Objects that are close to either
corner of the bumper or under the
bumper, might not be seen on the
screen due to the limited coverage of the
camera system. Back up as slow as possible since
higher speeds might limit your
reaction time to stop your vehicle.
Use caution when using the rear
video camera when the tailgate is
ajar. If the tailgate is ajar, the camera
will be out of position and the video image
may be incorrect. All guidelines have been
removed when the tailgate is ajar. Use caution when turning camera
features on or off while in reverse
(R). Make sure your vehicle is not
moving. The rear view camera system provides a
video image of the area behind your
vehicle.
During operation, lines appear in the
display which represent your vehicle
’s path
and proximity to objects behind your
vehicle. The camera is located on the tailgate
handle.
Using the Rear View Camera
System
The rear view camera system displays
what is behind your vehicle when you place
the transmission in reverse (R).
Note:
The reverse sensing system is not
effective at speeds above
3 mph (5 km/h)
and may not detect certain angular or
moving objects.
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be: 635 kilograms - (2 x 99
kilograms) - (12 x 45 kilograms) =
635 - 198 - 540 = -103 kilograms.
You will need to reduce the load
weight by at least 240 pounds
(104 kilograms). If you remove
three 100-pound (45-kilogram)
cement bags, then the load
calculation would be:1400 - (2 x
220) - (9 x 100) = 1400 - 440 -
900 = 60 pounds. Now you have
the load capacity to transport the
cement and your friend home. In
metric units, the calculation would
be: 635 kilograms - (2 x 99
kilograms) - (9 x 45 kilograms) =
635 - 198 - 405 = 32 kilograms.
The above calculations also
assume that the loads are
positioned in your vehicle in a
manner that does not overload
the Front or the Rear Gross Axle
Weight Rating specified for your
vehicle on the Safety Compliance
Certification Label. The label shall
be affixed to either the door hinge
pillar, door-latch post, or the door
edge that meets the door-latch
post, next to the driver seating
position.
Special Loading Instructions
for Owners of Pick-up Trucks
and Utility-type Vehicles WARNING
Loaded vehicles may handle
differently than unloaded
vehicles. Extra precautions, such
as slower speeds and increased
stopping distance, should be
taken when driving a heavily
loaded vehicle. Your vehicle can haul more cargo
and people than most passenger
cars. Depending upon the type
and placement of the load,
hauling cargo and people may
raise the center of gravity of the
vehicle.
TAILGATE
Tailgate Lock (If Equipped)
The tailgate lock can help prevent tailgate
theft.
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Insert the ignition key into the tailgate lock.
Turn it to the right to lock the tailgate. Turn
it to the left to unlock the tailgate.
Remote Control Tailgate Lock (If
Equipped)
Use the lock and unlock buttons on your
remote control to lock and unlock the
tailgate.
Manual Tailgate Opening
Manual Tailgate Release
1. Unlock the tailgate.
2. Pull up on the manual tailgate handle
to release the tailgate.
Electronic Tailgate Opening (If
Equipped) WARNING
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area, inside or outside of a
vehicle. In a collision, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride
in any area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and safety belts. Be
sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and using a safety belt properly. The electronic tailgate release will not
operate when: •
The battery voltage is below the
minimum operating voltage.
• The vehicle speed is at or above 3 mph
(5 km/h)
.
With the Remote Control Press the remote control button
twice within three seconds.
With the Outside Control Button
1. Unlock the vehicle with the remote control or power door unlock control.
If an intelligent access transmitter is
within 3 feet (1 meter) of the tailgate,
the tailgate will unlock when you press
the tailgate release button. 2.
Press the control button located in the
top of the tailgate pull-cup handle.
3. Push the tailgate up to close the tailgate.
Tailgate Removal WARNING
Always properly secure cargo to
prevent shifting cargo or cargo falling
from vehicle, which could result in
compromised vehicle stability and serious
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You can remove the tailgate for more
loading room.
Note:
Skip to Step 4 if your vehicle does
not have a rearview camera. 1. Locate and disconnect the rearview
camera in-line connector. It is under
the pickup box on the right-hand side
of the vehicle near the spare tire.
2. There is a protective cap in the glove box. Install it on the in-line connector
that remains under the pickup box.
3. Partially lower the tailgate. Carefully feed the tailgate harness up through
the gap between the pickup box and
the bumper and place it out of the way
under the pickup box.
4. Lower the tailgate. 5. Use a screwdriver to gently pry the
spring clip on each connector past the
head of the support screw. Disconnect
the cable.
6. Disconnect the other cable.
7. Lift the tailgate to a 45-degree angle from horizontal.
8. Lift the right side off its hinge.
9. Lift the tailgate to an 80-degree angle
from horizontal.
10. Remove the tailgate from the left side
hinge by sliding it to the right.
Reverse the steps to reinstall the tailgate.
Tailgate Step (If Equipped)
Use the step to make entering the truck
bed easier.
To reduce the risk of falling:
• Only operate the step when your
vehicle is on a level surface.
• Only operate the step in areas with
sufficient lighting.
• Always open the step panel to widen
the step.
• Always use the grab handle when
climbing on the step.
• Do not use the step with bare feet.
• Make sure the step is clean before use.
• Keep the step load, you plus the load,
below 350 pounds (159 kilograms).
Opening the Step
Note: Make sure to close and fully latch the
step before moving your vehicle. Never drive
with the step or grab handle open.
1. Lower the tailgate.
2. Push the button in the center of the step molding. The step will pop out
slightly.
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3. Pull the step out fully. Lower the step
to its lowest position. 4. Pull the yellow handle stop backward
out of the tailgate.
5. Rotate the handle up from horizontal to vertical until you hear a click. You
have locked the handle in place.
Note: Do not tow with the step or grab the
handle.
Replace the slip resistance tape or grab
handle molding if it appears worn or
damaged.
Closing the Step
1. Press handle button 1 to lower the telescoping handle extension, and then
press button 2 to release the handle.
Rotate the handle down from vertical
to horizontal.
2. Push the handle back into the tailgate. 3.
Rotate the step up until it is horizontal,
then push it back into the tailgate, until
the step is secure.
Box Side Step (If Equipped)
Use the step for easier access to the trunk
bed.
Note: Close the step before driving.
Note: Do not exceed 500 pounds (227
kilograms) on the step. This includes you
plus cargo.
Note: Do not use the step to lift the vehicle.
Only use proper jacking points.
Note: The step may operate more slowly
in cool temperatures.
Note: The step mechanism may trap debris
such as mud, dirt, snow, ice and salt. This
may prevent the step from deploying
automatically when you press the button.
If this happens, make sure that you press
the button down and carefully pull out the
step manually. Wash off the debris with a
high-pressure car wash wand and stow the
step.
Deploying the Step Push down on the button with your foot.
The step will automatically extend from
the stowed position.
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Stowing the Step
Push the step under the truck with your
foot until it fully latches. Do not push on
the button while stowing the step.
Bed Extender (If Equipped)
Note: Do not use the bed extender when
driving off road.
Note: Make sure to engage the locking pins
and knobs fully before driving your vehicle.
Note: Make sure to secure all cargo.
Note: Do not exceed 150 pounds (68
kilograms) on the tailgate when your vehicle
is moving.
Note: Do not keep the bed extender in the
tailgate mode when you are not using it for
restraining cargo. Always keep the bed
extender in the grocery mode or the stowed
position with the tailgate closed. Tailgate Mode 1. Pull the locking pin toward the center
of your vehicle. 2.
Open the latches to release the panels. 3. Rotate the panels toward the tailgate.
Repeat Steps 1-3 on the other side of
your vehicle.
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4. Connect the two panels. Rotate both
knobs one-quarter turn clockwise to
secure the panels. 5. Make sure to insert the latch rod into
the tailgate hole. Make sure to engage
both sides of the locking pins into their
holes in the pick-up box.
Reverse the steps to store the bed
extender. Grocery Mode Follow Steps 1-4 of the tailgate mode
instructions by rotating the panels away
from the tailgate. Close the tailgate.
BoxLink
™ Cleats (If Equipped)
These cleats attach to the inner box walls
to help you to tie down cargo. The cleats
can be locked to prevent removal or
unlocked for removal.
BoxLink Cleats
Note: Leave the key in the lock when
removing or installing the cleats. The key
cannot be removed from the lock unless it
is in the locked position.
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A. 275 lb (1,223 N) maximum force
between directly opposed cleats.
B. 600 lb (2,669 N)
maximum force
between diagonally opposed cleats.
Secure cargo with up to
275 lb (1,223 N)
force applied between opposing box link
cleats, or up to
600 lb (2,669 N) force
applied between diagonal box link cleats.
Removing Locking BoxLink Cleats
1. Insert the key into the lock and turn clockwise to unlock.
2. Pull bottom of the cleat outward while
pushing top of cleat down.
3. Hold on to the cleat as it clears the mounting slot. Installing Locking BoxLink Cleats
1. Insert the key into lock and turn
clockwise to unlock.
2. Insert the cleat into the mounting slot and push upward. Make sure the cleat
is fully engaged.
3. Turn the key counterclockwise to lock.
4. Remove the key.
Bed Ramp
(If Equipped) WARNINGS
The slide action of the ramp is a
pinch point. Do not place fingers or
hands in the pinch point.
Extend and retract the ramp only
when connected to the tailgate
plate.
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