2017 FORD F150 remote start

Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
Data Recording
..................................................9
California Proposition 65..............................11
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
Replacement Parts Recommendation.......................................12
Special Notices................................................12
Mobile Communications Equipment.....................................................13
Export Unique Options
.................................14
Environment
Protecting the Environment........................15
Child Safety
General Information
.......................................16
Installing Child Restraints
.............................17
Booster Seats..................................................29
Child Restraint Positioning
..........................31
Child Safety Locks..........................................32
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation..................................34
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................35
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................39
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime.............................................................39
Seatbelt Reminder
........................................40
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance................................................42
Seatbelt Extension
........................................42
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™
..........................44Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation..................................45
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................46
Front Passenger Sensing System
............47
Side Airbags
.....................................................49
Safety Canopy ™
............................................50
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.........51
Airbag Disposal
...............................................52
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies..................................................53
Remote Control..............................................53
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control...........................................................58
MyKey ™
Principle of Operation
..................................59
Creating a MyKey...........................................60
Clearing All MyKeys
......................................60
Checking MyKey System Status
................61
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems.........................................................62
MyKey Troubleshooting
...............................62
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking
................................64
Keyless Entry...................................................66
Tailgate
Tailgate Lock....................................................69
Manual Tailgate..............................................69
Electronic Tailgate
.........................................69
Removing the Tailgate
.................................70
Tailgate Step
.....................................................71
Bed Extender
....................................................72
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................74
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Anti-Theft Alarm............................................76
Power Running Boards
Using Power Running Boards....................78
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................80
Audio Control
...................................................81
Voice Control
...................................................82
Cruise Control..................................................82
Information Display Control
.......................83
Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals....................................84
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers........................................85
Autowipers.......................................................85
Windshield Washers.....................................86
Lighting
Lighting Control
..............................................87
Autolamps........................................................87
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................88
Daytime Running Lamps
............................89
Automatic High Beam Control.................89
Front Fog Lamps.............................................91
Direction Indicators
........................................91
Spot Lamps
.......................................................91
Interior Lamps
.................................................92
Ambient Lighting
...........................................94
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows
.............................................95
Exterior Mirrors
................................................96
Interior Mirror
...................................................99
Sliding Windows..........................................100
Sun Visors
.......................................................100
Moonroof........................................................100 Instrument Cluster
Gauges
..............................................................
102
Warning Lamps and Indicators...............105
Audible Warnings and Indicators...........108
Information Displays
General Information.....................................110
Information Messages
................................126
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control..............................141
Automatic Climate Control
.......................143
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.........................................................144
Heated Windows and Mirrors
...................147
Cabin Air Filter
................................................147
Remote Start.................................................148
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position..................149
Head Restraints
............................................149
Manual Seats
..................................................151
Power Seats
....................................................152
Memory Function
.........................................154
Rear Seats.......................................................156
Heated Seats
.................................................156
Climate Controlled Seats...........................157
Front Seat Armrest......................................159
Rear Seat Armrest........................................159
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener...............160
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................164
Storage Compartments
Center Console
..............................................166
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GENERAL INFORMATION ON
RADIO FREQUENCIES
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note:
Changes or modifications not
expressively approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
The term IC before the radio certification
number only signifies that Industry Canada
technical specifications were met.
The typical operating range for your
transmitter is approximately 33 feet (10
meters). Vehicles with the remote start
feature will have a greater range. One of
the following could cause a decrease in
operating range:
• weather conditions
• nearby radio towers
• structures around the vehicle
• other vehicles parked next to your
vehicle
Other short-distance radio transmitters,
such as amateur radios, medical
equipment, wireless headphones, remote
controls and alarm systems may operate
on the same frequency as your remote
control. If other transmitters are operating
on those frequencies, you may not be able
to use your remote control. Using your
remote control near some types of
electronic equipment, such as USB devices, computers or cell phones can interfere with
remote operation. Operating your remote
control near metal or metallic-finished
purses, bags or clothing can interfere with
remote operation. You can lock and unlock
the doors with the key.
Note:
Make sure to lock your vehicle before
leaving it unattended.
Note: If you are in range, the remote control
will operate if you press any button
unintentionally.
Intelligent Access
The system uses a radio frequency signal
to communicate with your vehicle and
authorize your vehicle to unlock when one
of the following conditions are met:
• You touch the inside of the front
exterior door handle within
3 ft (1 m)
proximity of an intelligent access key.
• You press the tailgate release button.
• You press a button on the transmitter.
If excessive radio frequency interference
is present in the area or if the transmitter
battery is low, you may need to
mechanically unlock your door. You can
use the mechanical key blade in your
intelligent access key to open the driver
door in this situation. See
Remote
Control (page 53).
REMOTE CONTROL
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters
(If Equipped)
Use the key blade to start your vehicle and
unlock or lock the driver door from outside
your vehicle. The transmitter portion
functions as the remote control.
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Press the button to release the key. Press
and hold the button to fold the key back
in when not in use.
Note:
Your vehicle ’s keys came with a
security tag that provides important vehicle
key cut information. Keep the tag in a safe
place for future reference.
Intelligent Access Key (If Equipped) Your intelligent access keys operate the
power locks and the remote start system.
The key must be in your vehicle to activate
the push-button start system.
Removable Key Blade
The intelligent access key also contains a
removable mechanical key blade that you
can use to unlock the driver door.
Slide the release on the back of the remote
control and pivot the cover off to access
the key blade.
Note:
Your vehicle ’s backup keys came with
a security tag that provides important
vehicle key cut information. Keep the tag in
a safe place for future reference.
Replacing the Battery
Note: Refer to local regulations when
disposing of transmitter batteries.
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Sounding a Panic Alarm
Note:
The panic alarm only operates when
the ignition is off. Press the button to activate the
alarm. Press the button again or
switch the ignition on to
deactivate.
Remote Start (If Equipped) WARNING
To avoid exhaust fumes, do not use
remote start if your vehicle is parked
indoors or in areas that are not well
ventilated. Note:
Do not use remote start if your vehicle
is low on fuel. The remote start button is on the
transmitter.
This feature allows you to start your
vehicle from outside the vehicle. The
transmitter has an extended operating
range.
You can configure vehicles with automatic
climate control to turn on the automatic
climate control when you remote start your
vehicle. See Automatic Climate Control
(page
143). A manual climate control
system runs at the setting you set it to
when you switched off the vehicle.
Many states and provinces restrict the use
of remote start. Check your local and state
or provincial laws for specific requirements
regarding remote start systems.
The remote start system does not work if:
• The ignition is on.
• The alarm system triggers.
• You disable the feature.
• The hood is open.
• The transmission is not in
P. •
The vehicle battery voltage is too low.
• The service engine soon light is on.
Remote Control Feedback
An LED on the remote control provides
status feedback of remote start or stop
commands. Status
LED
Remote start orextension
successful
Solid green
Remote stop
successful; vehicle off
Solid red
Remote start orstop failed
Blinking red
Waiting for statusupdate
Blinking green
Remote Starting the Vehicle
Note: You must press each button within
three seconds of each other. Your vehicle
remote starts only if you follow this
sequence. The tag with your transmitter details the
starting procedure.
To remote start your vehicle:
1. Press the lock button.
2. Press the remote start button twice.
The exterior lamps flash twice.
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The horn sounds if the system fails to start,
unless quiet start is on. Quiet start runs the
blower fan at a slower speed to reduce
noise. You can switch it on or off in the
information display. See General
Information (page 110).
Note: If you have remote started your
vehicle with an integrated keyhead
transmitter, you must switch on the ignition
before driving your vehicle. With an
intelligent access transmitter, you must
press the brake pedal before driving your
vehicle.
The power windows do not work during
the remote start and the radio does not
turn on automatically.
The parking lamps remain on and the
vehicle runs for 5, 10 or 15 minutes
depending on the setting.
Extending the Vehicle Run Time
Repeat Steps 1 and 2 with the vehicle still
running to extend the run time for another
remote start period. If you programmed
the periods to last 10 minutes, the second
10 minutes begins after what is left of the
first activation time. For example, if the
vehicle has run from the first remote start
for five minutes, the vehicle continues to
run now for a total of 20 minutes. You can
extend the remote start up to a maximum
of 35 minutes.
Wait at least five seconds before remote
starting after a vehicle shutdown.
Turning the Vehicle Off After Remote
Starting Press the button once. The
parking lamps turn off.
You may have to be closer to the
vehicle than when starting due to ground
reflection and the added noise of the
running vehicle. You can disable or enable the remote start
system through the information display.
See
General Information (page 110).
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL
Replacement keys or remote controls can
be purchased from an authorized dealer.
Authorized dealers can program remote
controls for your vehicle. See
Passive
Anti-Theft System (page 74).
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USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE
START SYSTEMS
MyKey is not compatible with non
Ford-approved, aftermarket remote start
systems. If you choose to install a remote
start system, see an authorized dealer for
a Ford-approved remote start system.
MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING Potential Causes
Condition
I cannot create a MyKey. •The key or transmitter used to start the
vehicle does not have admin privileges.
• The key or transmitter used to start the
vehicle is the only admin key (there always
has to be at least one admin key).
• Vehicles with keyless start: The keyless
start transmitter is not placed in the backup
position. See Starting a Gasoline Engine
(page 169).
• SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is
disabled or in unlimited mode.
• The key or transmitter used to start your
vehicle does not have admin privileges.
• No MyKeys are created. See
Creating a
MyKey (page 60).
I cannot program the configurable
settings.
•The key or transmitter used to start your
vehicle does not have admin privileges.
• No MyKeys are created. See
Creating a
MyKey (page 60).
I cannot clear the MyKeys.
Purchase a new key from an authorized dealer.
I lost the only admin key.
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(If Equipped)

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
You can use the power door lock control
or the remote control to lock and unlock
your vehicle.
See Electronic Tailgate (page 69).
Power Door Locks
(If Equipped)
The power door lock control is on the driver
and front passenger door panels. Unlock.
A
Lock.
B
Remote Control
(If Equipped)
You can use the remote control at any time
your vehicle is not running.
Unlocking the Vehicle (Two-Stage
Unlock) Press the button to unlock the
driver door. Press the button
again within three seconds to
unlock all doors. The direction indicators
flash. Press and hold both the lock and unlock
buttons on the remote control for four
seconds to disable or enable two-stage
unlocking. Disabling two-stage unlocking
allows your entire vehicle to unlock with
one press of the button. The direction
indicators flash twice to indicate a change
to the unlocking mode. The unlocking
mode applies to the remote control and
keyless entry keypad.
Intelligent access at the driver door will
unlock your entire vehicle when you disable
two-stage unlocking.
Locking the Vehicle
Press the button to lock all
doors. The direction indicators
flash.
Press the button again within three
seconds to confirm that all the doors are
closed. The doors lock again, the horn
sounds and the direction indicators flash
if all the doors are closed.
Mislock
If any door is open, or if the hood is open
on vehicles with an anti-theft alarm or
remote start, the horn will sound twice and
the direction indicators will not flash.
Activating Intelligent Access
(If
Equipped)
The intelligent access key must be within
3 ft (1 m)
of the door or tailgate you intend
to lock or unlock.
At the Front Doors
Pull a front exterior door handle to unlock
and open the door. The unlock sensor is on
the back of the handle. Make sure not to
touch the lock sensor area on the front of
the handle.
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