2017 FORD F150 ignition

Troubleshooting tips
Action
Cause
Message
No action required. This
message should disappear
shortly.
Radio requires more than two
seconds to produce audio for
the selected channel.
Acquiring Signal
If this message does not clear
shortly, or with an ignition key
cycle, your receiver may have
a fault. See an authorized
dealer for service.
There is an internal module or
system failure present.
Satellite antenna fault
SIRIUS system failure
Tune to another channel or
choose another preset.
The channel is no longer avail-
able.
Invalid Channel
Contact SIRIUS at 1-888-539-
7474 to subscribe to the
channel, or tune to another
channel.
Your subscription does not
include this channel.
Unsubscribed Channel
The signal is blocked. When
you move into an open area,
the signal should return.
The signal is lost from the
SIRIUS satellite or SIRIUS
tower to your vehicle antenna.
Satellite acquiring
signal\b
No action required. The
process may take up to three
minutes.
Update of channel program-
ming in progress.
Updating\b
Contact SIRIUS at 1-888-539-
7474 to resolve subscription
issues.
Your satellite service is no
longer available.
Questions? Call 1-
888-539-7474
Use the channel guide to turn
off the Lock or Skip function on
that station.
All the channels in the selected
category are either skipped or
locked.
None found. Check
channel guide.
No action required.
SIRIUS has updated the chan-
nels available for your vehicle.
SIRIUS Subscription
updated
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)
Note: This feature may not be available in
all markets. To activate HD radio, please see the Radio
Settings in the Settings Chapter. See
Settings (page 509).
Note: HD Radio broadcasts are not
available in all markets.
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(If Equipped)

AppLink issues
Possible solution(s)
Possible cause(s)
Issue
to SYNC 3 in order to find
AppLink-capable apps on
your device. iPhone users
must also connect to a USB
port with an Apple USB
cable.
Make sure you have down-
loaded and installed the
latest version of the app
from your phone's app store.
Make sure the app is running
on your phone. Some apps
AppLink-enabled apps are
not installed and running on
your mobile device.
My phone is connected, but
I still cannot find any apps.
require you to register or
login to the app on the
phone before using them
with AppLink. Also, some
may have a "Ford SYNC"
setting, so check the app's
settings menu on the phone.
Closing and restarting apps
may help SYNC 3 find the
application if you cannot
discover it inside the vehicle.
On an Android device, if
apps have an 'Exit' or 'Quit'
Sometimes apps do not
properly close and re-open
their connection to SYNC 3,
over ignition cycles, for
example.
My phone is connected, my
app(s) are running, but I still
cannot find any apps. option, then select it and
restart the app. If the app
does not have that option,
select the phone's settings
menu and select 'Apps',
then find the particular app
and choose 'Force stop.' Do
not forget to restart the app
afterward, then select
"Connect Mobile Apps" on
SYNC 3.
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3
360 Degree Camera....................................221
Camera Views...................................................... 221
Front Camera....................................................... 222
Side Camera........................................................ 222
4
4WD See: Four-Wheel Drive...................................... 193
A
A/C See: Climate Control.......................................... 141
About This Manual
...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes.......................................................... 203
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes............................................................... 203
Accessories....................................................534 Exterior style........................................................ 534
Interior style......................................................... 534
Lifestyle................................................................. 534
Peace of mind..................................................... 534
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............225
Active Park Assist
.........................................214
Automatic Steering into Parking
Space................................................................. 216
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature..........216
Troubleshooting the System........................... 217
Using Active Park Assist................................... 215
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................332 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 333
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 332
Adjusting the Pedals....................................84
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................80 Power Tilt and Telescope Steering
Column............................................................... 80
Airbag Disposal
...............................................52
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 141Air Filter
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............339
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 76
Ambient Lighting
...........................................94
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................76
Arming the Alarm.................................................. 77
Disarming the Alarm............................................ 77
Full Guard ................................................................ 77
Reduced Guard...................................................... 76
Appendices....................................................558
Apps
.................................................................506
........................................................................\
......... 506
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................. 508
Audible Warnings and Indicators...........108 Airbag Secondary Warning............................ 108
Beltminder Warning.......................................... 109
Door Ajar Warning.............................................. 109
Headlamps On Warning.................................. 109
Key in Ignition Warning..................................... 109
Keyless Warning Alert....................................... 109
Parking Brake On Warning.............................. 109
Rear Park Aid Warning..................................... 109
Service Advancetrac Warning....................... 109
Audio Control
...................................................81
Media........................................................................\
. 81
Seek, Next or Previous......................................... 81
Audio System
...............................................405
General Information......................................... 405
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio
..............................413
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ CD..................................................................408
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ SYNC...............................................................411
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/ FM..................................................................406
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/ FM/CD............................................................415
Autolamps........................................................87 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 88
Automatic Climate Control.......................143
Automatic High Beam Control.................89 Activating the System........................................ 90
Manually Overriding the System................... 90
Automatic Transmission
...........................186
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 190
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Recommended Settings for Cooling..........146
Recommended Settings for Heating..........146
Side Window Defogging in Cold
Weather............................................................. 147
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes...........................................................203
Home Screen.................................................472
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............317
I
Ignition Switch
...............................................168
In California (U.S. Only).............................301
Information Display Control
.......................83
Information Displays....................................110
General Information........................................... 110
Information Messages
................................126
4WD........................................................................\
140
Active Park............................................................. 127
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 127
AdvanceTrac and Traction Control..............128
Airbag...................................................................... 128
Alarm and Security............................................ 128
Battery and Charging System........................ 129
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System.................................................... 129
Collision Warning System............................... 130
Doors and Locks................................................. 130
Driver Alert.............................................................. 131
Drivetrain................................................................. 131
Engine....................................................................... 131
Fuel........................................................................\
... 132
Keys and Intelligent Access............................ 132
Lane Keeping System........................................ 133
Maintenance......................................................... 133
MyKey...................................................................... 134
Off Road................................................................. 134
Park Aid.................................................................. 135
Park Brake.............................................................. 135
Power Steering.................................................... 136
Pro Trailer Backup Assist................................. 136
Remote Start........................................................ 137
Seats....................................................................... 138
Side-Wind............................................................. 138
Starting System ................................................. 138
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 139
Trailer....................................................................... 139Installing Child Restraints.............................17
Child Seats............................................................... 17
Combining Seatbelt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety
Seats.................................................................... 26
Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Regular Cab).................................................... 27
Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Crew Cab and Super Cab)...................................... 28
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outboard Seating Positions (Center
Seating Use) ..................................................... 25
Using Inflatable Seatbelts (Rear Seat Outboard Positions)....................................... 22
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Except Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew
Cab)...................................................................... 18
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew
Cab)..................................................................... 20
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)........................................... 24
Using Tether Straps............................................. 26
Instrument Cluster
.......................................102
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................88
Interior Lamps
.................................................92
Front Interior Lamps........................................... 92
Rear Interior Lamps............................................. 94
Interior Mirror
...................................................99
Auto-Dimming Mirror......................................... 99
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................295 Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 295
Jump Starting..................................................... 296
Preparing Your Vehicle.....................................295
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 296
K
Keyless Entry...................................................66 SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD.............................................................. 66
Keyless Starting............................................168 Ignition Modes..................................................... 169
Keys and Remote Controls.........................53
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Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using
Roadside Assistance................................... 293
Roadside Emergencies..............................293
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................. 288
Running Out of Fuel.....................................179 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container........................................................... 179
Filling a Portable Fuel Container................... 179
S
Safety Canopy ™
............................................50
Safety Precautions.......................................176
Satellite Radio
...............................................419
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 420
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............420
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service.................420
Troubleshooting.................................................. 421
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........548
Scheduled Maintenance
..........................539
Seatbelt Extension........................................42
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................39
Seatbelt Reminder
........................................40
Belt-Minder™....................................................... 40
Seatbelts...........................................................34 Principle of Operation........................................ 34
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime
..............................................................39
Conditions of operation.................................... 40
Seats.................................................................149
Security...............................................................74
Settings...........................................................509 911 Assist................................................................ 514
Ambient Lighting................................................ 519
Bluetooth................................................................ 511
Clock....................................................................... 510
Display................................................................... 520
General................................................................... 518
Media Player......................................................... 510
Mobile Apps.......................................................... 517
Navigation............................................................. 515
Phone....................................................................... 511
Radio....................................................................... 514
Sound.................................................................... 509
Valet Mode............................................................ 521
Vehicle.................................................................... 519Voice Control........................................................
521
Wi-Fi........................................................................\
519
Side Airbags.....................................................49
Sitting in the Correct Position..................149
Sliding Windows..........................................100 Power Sliding Back Window......................... 100
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 366
Snowplowing................................................290 Engine Temperature while Plowing............292
Installing the Snowplow................................. 290
Operating the Vehicle with the Snowplow Attached........................................................... 291
Outside Air Temperature While Plowing............................................................. 292
Snowplowing with your Airbag Equipped Vehicle............................................................... 291
Snowplow Mode................................................. 291
Transmission Operation while Plowing............................................................. 292
Special Notices................................................12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................545
Exceptions............................................................ 547
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................ 224
Spot Lamps.......................................................91
Cargo and Trailer Hookup Lamps.................. 92
Stability Control...........................................209 Principle of Operation..................................... 209
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 168
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................169 Automatic Engine Shutdown.......................... 171
Failure to Start....................................................... 171
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................172
Important Ventilating Information...............172
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................ 172
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary ........................................................... 171
Vehicles with an Ignition Key.......................... 170
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................. 170
Starting and Stopping the Engine.........168 General Information.......................................... 168
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