2021 FORD F-150 remote start

CREATING A MYKEY -
VEHICLES WITH: FLIP KEY
1. Switch the ignition on using an admin
key.
2. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
3. Press
Vehicle Settings.
4. Press
MyKey.
5. Press
Create MyKey.
6. Press
Yes.
Note: After you confirm the creation of a
MyKey, we recommend that you label this
key.
PROGRAMMING A MYKEY
You can program any remote control to
become a restricted MyKey, but you must
leave one unmodified as an admin key.
1. Switch the ignition on using an admin key.
2. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
3. Press
Vehicle Settings.
4. Press
MyKey.
5. Select a setting and press the
OK
button.
6. Configure the setting
CLEARING ALL MYKEYS
When you clear all MyKeys, you remove all
restrictions and return all MyKeys to their
original admin key status. 1. Switch the ignition on using an admin
key.
2. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
3. Press
Vehicle Settings.
4. Press
MyKey.
5. Press
Clear All MyKeys.
6. Press
Yes.
CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM
STATUS
You can find information about the
distance traveled using a MyKey, and the
number of admin keys and MyKeys created
for your vehicle.
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
3. Press
Vehicle Settings.
4. Press
MyKey.
5. Press
MyKey Information.
USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE
START SYSTEMS
(IF EQUIPPED)
MyKey is not compatible with unapproved,
aftermarket remote start systems. If you
choose to install a remote start system,
see an authorized dealer for an approved
remote start system.
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OPENING THE DOORS FROM
INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE - CREW
CAB
Pull the interior door handle twice to
unlock and open a rear door. The first pull
unlocks the door and the second pull
opens the door.
AUTOUNLOCK (IF EQUIPPED)
WHAT IS AUTOUNLOCK
Autounlock is an unlocking feature that
unlocks the vehicle doors when your
vehicle comes to a stop.
AUTOUNLOCK REQUIREMENTS
Autounlock unlocks all the doors when all
of the following occur:
• The ignition is on, all the doors are
closed and your vehicle is moving at a
speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h).
• Your vehicle comes to a stop.
• You open the driver door within 10
minutes of switching the ignition off or
to the accessory position.
SWITCHING AUTOUNLOCK ON
AND OFF
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle Settings.
3. Switch
Autounlock on or off.
AUTOLOCK
(IF EQUIPPED)
WHAT IS AUTOLOCK
Autolock is a locking feature that locks
your vehicle doors when you start driving. AUTOLOCK REQUIREMENTS
Autolock locks all the doors when all of the
following occur:
•
All doors are closed.
• The ignition is on.
• Your vehicle reaches a speed greater
than
12 mph (20 km/h).
MISLOCK
(IF EQUIPPED)
WHAT IS MISLOCK
Mislock is a locking feature that warns you
if your vehicle has not locked.
MISLOCK LIMITATIONS
When you press the lock button once, the
turn signals do not flash if:
• Any door or the tailgate is open.
• The hood is open.
If you switch mislock off, the horn does not
sound if you press the lock button on the
remote control when a door is open.
SWITCHING MISLOCK ON AND
OFF
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle Settings.
3. Switch
Mislock Chirp on or off.
DOORS AND LOCKS AUDIBLE
WARNINGS
Door Ajar Audible Warning
Sounds when a door is not fully closed and
your vehicle is moving.
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PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM
WHAT IS THE PASSIVE ANTI-
THEFT SYSTEM
The passive anti-theft system prevents
someone from starting the vehicle with an
incorrectly coded key.
Note:
Do not leave a duplicate coded key
in your vehicle. Always take the keys and
lock all the doors when leaving your vehicle.
HOW DOES THE PASSIVE ANTI-
THEFT SYSTEM WORK
The passive anti-theft system arms when
you switch the ignition off.
It disarms when the ignition is switched on
with a correctly coded key.
Note: The system is not compatible with
non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems.
Note: Do not leave a duplicate coded key
in your vehicle. Always take the keys and
lock all doors when leaving your vehicle.
ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)
WHAT IS THE ANTI-THEFT ALARM
SYSTEM
The Anti-Theft Alarm System warns you
of an unauthorized entry to your vehicle. HOW DOES THE ANTI-THEFT
ALARM SYSTEM WORK
When armed, the anti-theft alarm is
triggered in any of the following ways:
•
If someone opens a door, the tailgate
or the hood without a correctly coded
key or remote control.
• If you turn the power on without a
correctly coded key.
• If the interior sensors detect movement
inside your vehicle.
• If the inclination sensors detect an
attempt to raise your vehicle.
• If someone disconnects the vehicle
battery or the battery backup alarm.
• If someone disconnects the trailer. See
Connecting a Trailer (page 424).
Any further attempts to carry out one of
the above, sounds the alarm again.
If the anti-theft alarm is triggered, the
alarm horn sounds for 30 seconds and the
turn signals flash for five minutes.
WHAT IS THE PERIMETER ALARM
The perimeter alarm is designed to detect
unauthorized access to your vehicle.
WHAT ARE THE INTERIOR
SENSORS
(If Equipped)
The interior sensors are designed to detect
any movement inside your vehicle.
The interior sensors are in the overhead
console.
Note: Do not cover the interior sensors.
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WHAT ARE THE INCLINATION
SENSORS (If Equipped)
The inclination sensor is designed to detect
an attempt to raise your vehicle, for
example to remove a wheel or to tow it
away.
WHAT IS THE BATTERY BACKUP
ALARM
The battery backup alarm is an additional
alarm sounder that has its own battery. It
can detect if the vehicle battery is
disconnected to overcome the alarm
system.
ARMING THE ANTI-THEFT ALARM
SYSTEM
The alarm is ready to arm when your
vehicle is switched off.
Lock your vehicle with your remote control
to arm the alarm.
DISARMING THE ANTI-THEFT
ALARM SYSTEM
Disarm the alarm by performing any of the
following actions:
• Unlock the doors or luggage
compartment with the remote control.
• Switch your vehicle on or start your
vehicle.
ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM
SETTINGS
(IF EQUIPPED)
WHAT ARE THE ALARM SECURITY
LEVELS
You can select two levels of alarm security,
all sensors and perimeter sensing. All Sensors
All sensors is the standard setting.
In all sensors, all equipped sensors are on
when you arm the alarm.
Note:
Do not arm the alarm with all sensors
if passengers, animals or other moving
objects are inside your vehicle.
Perimeter Sensing
In perimeter sensing, the interior sensors
are off when you arm the alarm.
All the other equipped sensors activate
when you arm the alarm in this mode.
SETTING THE ALARM SECURITY
LEVEL
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle Settings.
3. Press
Alarm System.
4. Press
Motion Sensors.
5. Press a setting.
WHAT IS ASK ON EXIT
You can choose which level of security you
require after you switch the ignition off.
Note: If you do not choose a setting, the
system defaults to all sensors.
SWITCHING ASK ON EXIT ON AND
OFF
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle Settings.
3. Press
Alarm System.
4. Switch
Ask on Exit on or off.
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SECURITY – FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
What should I do if there is any
potential alarm problem with my
vehicle?
Take all remote controls to an
authorized dealer if there is any
potential alarm problem with your
vehicle.
What should I do if the vehicle is unable
to start with a correctly coded key? Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
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WHAT IS REMOTE START
The system allows you to remotely start
your vehicle and to adjust the interior
temperature according to the settings that
you chose.
REMOTE START
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not start the engine
in a closed garage or in other enclosed
areas. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Always
open the garage door before you start
the engine. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death. WARNING: Do not keep electrical
devices plugged in the power point
whenever the device is not in use. Power
points power up during remote start. WARNING:
Do not keep electrical
devices plugged into the power outlet
whenever the device is not in use. The
outlet provides power when the vehicle
is on. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury.
REMOTE START LIMITATIONS
Remote start does not work under the
following conditions:
• The alarm horn is sounding.
• The hood is open.
• The transmission is not in park (P).
• The ignition is on.
• The battery voltage is below the
minimum operating voltage.
• Remote start is not enabled. Note:
Do not use remote start if the fuel
level is low.
Note: You can use remote start with
FordPass.
See Connecting the Vehicle to
a Wi-Fi Network (page 620).
ENABLING REMOTE START
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle Settings.
3. Press
Remote Start Setup.
4. Switch
Remote Start on or off.
Note: To remote start with FordPass, make
sure that the modem is enabled.
See
Connecting FordPass to the Modem
(page
620).
REMOTELY STARTING AND
STOPPING THE VEHICLE
Remotely Starting the Vehicle Press the button on the remote
control.
Within three seconds, press the
button on the remote control.
Within three seconds, press the
button again.
Note: You can also use FordPass to start
the vehicle.
Note: The turn signal lamps flash twice.
Note: The parking lamps turn on when the
vehicle is running.
Note: The horn sounds if the system fails
to start.
Note: All other vehicle systems remain off
when you have remotely started the vehicle.
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Note:
The vehicle remains secured when
you have remotely started the vehicle. A
valid key must be inside your vehicle to
switch the ignition on and drive your vehicle.
Remotely Stopping the Vehicle Within three seconds, press the
button on the remote control.
Within three seconds, press the
button again.
EXTENDING THE REMOTE
START DURATION (IF EQUIPPED)
To extend the remote start duration during
remote start, do the following: Press the button on the remote
control.
Within three seconds, press the
button on the remote control.
Within three seconds, press the
button again.
If the duration is set to 15 minutes, the
duration extends by another 15 minutes.
This provides a total of 30 minutes.
Note: Remote start can only be extended
once.
Note: A maximum of two remote starts, or
one remote start with an extension, are
allowed. To reset the restart procedure
switch the vehicle to on, then to off.
REMOTE START REMOTE
CONTROL INDICATORS
(IF
EQUIPPED)
Remote Control Feedback
An LED on the remote control provides
status feedback of remote start or stop
commands. Status
LED
Remote startsuccessful.
Solid green.
Remote stopsuccessful.
Solid red.
Request failed or
status not received.
Blinking red.
Status incomplete.
Blinking green.
REMOTE START SETTINGS
SWITCHING CLIMATE CONTROL
AUTO MODE ON AND OFF
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Remote Start Setup.
3. Press
Climate Control.
4. Select
Vehicle.
5. Switch
Auto on or off.
Note: If you switch the auto mode on, the
system attempts to heat or cool the interior
to
72°F (22°C).
Note: When you switch the ignition on, the
climate control system returns to the last
used settings.
SWITCHING CLIMATE CONTROL
LAST SETTINGS ON AND OFF
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle Settings.
3. Press
Remote Start Setup.
4. Switch
Last settings on or off.
Note: If you switch the last settings on, the
system remembers the last used settings.
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SWITCHING THE HEATED SEAT
SETTINGS ON AND OFF
1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle Settings.
3. Press
Remote Start Setup.
4. Press
Seats.
5. Switch
Auto on or off.
Note: If you switch the heated seat settings
on, the heated seats turn on during cold
weather.
SWITCHING THE HEATED
STEERING WHEEL SETTINGS ON
AND OFF
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle Settings.
3. Press
Remote Start Setup.
4. Press
Seats and Steering Wheel.
5. Switch
Auto on or off.
Note: If you switch the heated steering
wheel settings on, the heated steering wheel
turns on during cold weather.
SETTING THE REMOTE START
DURATION
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle Settings.
3. Press
Remote Start Setup.
4. Press
Duration.
Note: Wait a few seconds before remotely
starting the vehicle after the vehicle stops
running.
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