2021 FORD F-150 headlamp

•
The system detects an approaching
vehicle's headlamps or a leading
vehicle's tail lamps.
• The system detects severe rain, snow
or fog.
• The system detects street lighting.
• The camera has reduced visibility.
• The vehicle speed falls below
approximately 19 mph (30 km/h).
SWITCHING AUTOMATIC HIGH
BEAM CONTROL ON AND OFF
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle Settings.
3. Press
Lighting.
4. Switch
Auto Highbeam on or off.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM
CONTROL INDICATORS Illuminates to confirm when the
system is ready to assist.
OVERRIDING AUTOMATIC HIGH
BEAM CONTROL Push the lever away from you to switch
the high beams on.
Push the lever away from you again to
switch the high beams off.
Push the lever away from you for a third
time to switch automatic high beam
control back on.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL – TROUBLESHOOTING
(IF
EQUIPPED)
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL – INFORMATION MESSAGES Description
Message
The camera has reduced visibility. Clean the windshield. If
the message continues to appear, have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Front Camera Low Visib-
ility Clean Screen
The camera has malfunctioned. Wait a short period of time
for the camera to cool down. If the message continues to
appear, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Front Camera Tempor-
arily Not Available
The camera has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Front Camera Malfunc-
tion Service Required
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The system adapts the lighting to avoid
glare if all of the following occur:
•
You switch the system on.
• You set the lighting control to the
autolamps position.
• The system detects an approaching
vehicle's headlamps or rear lamps.
GLARE FREE LIGHTING
LIMITATIONS
The system turns off if any of the following
occur:
• You switch the system off.
• You set the lighting control to any
position except autolamps.
• The ambient light level is high enough.
• The system detects severe rain, snow
or fog.
• The system detects street lighting.
• The camera has reduced visibility.
• The vehicle speed falls below
approximately 19 mph (30 km/h).
Note: The deactivation speed is lower on
curves.
SWITCHING GLARE FREE
LIGHTING ON AND OFF
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle Settings. 3. Press
Lighting.
4. Switch
Glarefree Lighting on or off.
GLARE FREE LIGHTING
INDICATORS Illuminates to confirm when the
system is ready to assist.
OVERRIDING GLARE FREE
LIGHTING Push the lever away from you to switch
the high beams on.
Push the lever away from you again to
switch the high beams off.
Push the lever away from you for a third
time to switch glare free lighting back on.
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SWITCHING ADAPTIVE FRONT
LIGHTING ON AND OFF
1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle Settings.
3. Press
Lighting.
4. Switch Adaptive Headlamps on or off.
Set the lighting control to the autolamps
position to use the adaptive front lighting.
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BlueCruise
See BlueCruise (page 365).
Cruise Control See Cruise Control (page 350).
Electronic Locking Differential See
Electronic Locking
Differential (page 301).
Four-Wheel Drive See
Four-Wheel Drive (page
291).
Note: Some indicators appear different
depending on vehicle options.
Front Airbag See
Airbags (page 72).
Front Fog Lamp See
Switching the Front Fog
Lamps On and Off (page 150).
High Beam See
Using the High Beam
Headlamps (page 147). Hill Descent See Hill Descent Control
(page
330).
Lamps On See
Exterior Lighting Control
(page 147).
Ready to Drive See
Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Information (page 249).
Reverse Brake Assist See
Reverse Braking Assist
(page 314).
Stability Control and Traction
Control See
Traction Control (page
319). See Stability Control
(page 321).
Turn Signal Lamps See Switching the Turn Signal
Lamps On and Off (page 149).
Tow Haul See
Towing a Trailer (page 428).
Wait to Start See
Starting a Diesel Engine
(page 238).
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
INDICATORS - POLICE
RESPONDER
Active Drive Assist
See BlueCruise (page 365).
Adaptive Cruise Control See
Adaptive Cruise Control
(page 352).
Automatic High Beam See
Automatic High Beam
Control Indicators (page 154).
Automatic Regen Control Off See
Diesel Particulate Filter
(page 268).
Auto Hold Active See
Auto Hold (page 318).
Auto Hold Unavailable See
Auto Hold (page 318).
Auto-Start-Stop See
Auto-Start-Stop (page
252).
Blind Spot Monitor See
Blind Spot Information
System (page 389). Cruise Control See Cruise Control (page 350).
Electronic Locking Differential See
Electronic Locking
Differential (page 301).
Four-Wheel Drive See
Four-Wheel Drive (page
291).
Note: Some indicators appear different
depending on vehicle options.
Front Airbag See
Airbags (page 72).
Front Fog Lamp See
Switching the Front Fog
Lamps On and Off (page 150).
High Beam See
Using the High Beam
Headlamps (page 147).
Hill Descent See Hill Descent Control
(page
330).
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Starting the Engine
Turn the key to position III. Release the
key when the engine starts.
PUSH BUTTON IGNITION
SWITCH
(IF EQUIPPED) Switching the Ignition Off
When the ignition is on or in accessory
mode, press the push button ignition
switch once without your foot on the brake
pedal.
Switching the Ignition to
Accessory Mode
When the ignition is off, press the push
button ignition switch once without your
foot on the brake pedal.
All electrical circuits and accessories are
operational and the warning lamps and
indicators illuminate.
Note:
Your vehicle has a battery saver
feature that shuts your vehicle off when it
detects a certain amount of battery drain,
or after approximately 30 minutes of
inactivity in accessory mode.
Starting the Engine
With the transmission in park (P), press
the brake pedal and press the push button
ignition switch. An indicator light on the
button illuminates when the ignition is on
and when the engine starts. Note:
The system may not function if the
passive key is close to metal objects or
electronic devices, for example keys or a cell
phone.
Note: A valid key must be inside your
vehicle to switch the ignition on and start
the engine.
STARTING THE ENGINE
STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE -
VEHICLES WITHOUT: PUSH
BUTTON START
Before starting your vehicle, check the
following:
• Make sure that the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.
• Make sure that the parking brake is on.
• Make sure that the transmission is in
park (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 cranking
for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.
Note: The engine takes longer to start at
lower temperatures. It may crank for several
seconds when very cold.
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STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE -
VEHICLES WITH: PUSH BUTTON
START
Before starting your vehicle, check the
following:
•
Make sure that the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.
• Make sure that the parking brake is on.
• Make sure that the transmission is in
park (P).
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.2. Press the push button ignition switch.
Note:
The engine may continue cranking
for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.
Note: The engine takes longer to start at
lower temperatures. It may crank for several
seconds when very cold.
STARTING A DIESEL ENGINE -
VEHICLES WITHOUT: PUSH
BUTTON START
Before starting your vehicle, check the
following:
• Make sure that the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.
• Make sure that the parking brake is on.
• Make sure that the transmission is in
park (P). 1. Turn the key to position II.
Note: Wait until the glow plug indicator
turns off.
2. Fully press the brake pedal.
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal. 3. Turn the key to position
III.
Note: The engine may continue cranking
for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.
Note: The engine takes longer to start at
lower temperatures. It may crank for several
seconds when very cold.
Glow Plug Indicator If it illuminates, wait until the
glow plug indicator turns off
before starting the engine.
STARTING A DIESEL ENGINE -
VEHICLES WITH: PUSH BUTTON
START
Before starting your vehicle, check the
following:
• Make sure that the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.
• Make sure that the parking brake is on.
• Make sure that the transmission is in
park (P).
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
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2. Press the push button ignition switch.
Note:
The engine may continue cranking
for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.
Note: The engine takes longer to start at
lower temperatures. It may crank for several
seconds when very cold.
Glow Plug Indicator The engine does not start until
the glow plug indicator turns off.
This may take several seconds
in extremely cold conditions.
STARTING A HYBRID ELECTRIC
VEHICLE SYSTEM - VEHICLES
WITHOUT: PUSH BUTTON START
Before starting your vehicle, check the
following:
• Make sure that the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.
• Make sure that the parking brake is on.
• Make sure that the transmission is in
park (P).
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.2. Turn the key to position III. Note:
The green ready indicator illuminates
letting you know that your vehicle is ready
for driving. Since your vehicle is equipped
with a silent key start, the engine may not
start when your vehicle starts.
When the engine starts for the first time
on your drive, the idle speed increases, this
helps to warm up the engine. If the engine
idle speed does not slow down, have your
vehicle checked by an authorized dealer.
STARTING A HYBRID ELECTRIC
VEHICLE SYSTEM - VEHICLES
WITH: PUSH BUTTON START
Before starting your vehicle, check the
following:
• Make sure the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.
• Make sure the parking brake is on.
• Make sure the transmission is in park
(P).
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
1. Fully press the brake pedal. 2. Press the push button ignition switch.
Note:
The green ready indicator illuminates
letting you know that your vehicle is ready
for driving. Since your vehicle is equipped
with a silent key start, the engine may not
start when your vehicle starts.
When the engine starts for the first time
on your drive, the idle speed increases, this
helps to warm up the engine. If the engine
idle speed does not slow down, have your
vehicle checked by an authorized dealer.
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