2021 FORD F-150 remote start

Press the heated seat symbol on the
climate controls or touchscreen to cycle
through the various heat settings and off.
The more indicators that display, the
warmer the temperature of the seat.
Note:
The heated seats may remain on
after you remote start your vehicle, based
on your remote start settings. The heated
seats may also turn on when you start your
vehicle if they were on when you switched
your vehicle off.
VENTILATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
VENTILATED SEAT PRECAUTIONS
Do not:
• Spill liquid on the front seats. This may
cause the air vent holes to become
blocked and not work properly.
• Place cargo or objects under the seats.
They may block the air intake causing
the air vents to not work properly.
SWITCHING THE VENTILATED
SEATS ON AND OFF
The vehicle must be running to use this
feature. Press this symbol on the climate controls
or the touchscreen to cycle through the
various ventilation settings and off. More
indicator lights indicate higher fan speeds.
Note:
When you switch the climate control
fan speed and the ventilated seats to their
maximum settings, the ventilated seats
provide increased cooling.
If the engine falls below 350 RPM while
the ventilated seats are on, the feature
turns itself off unless the vehicle is in
Auto-Start-Stop mode. You may need to
reactivate the ventilated seats.
Note: The ventilated seats may remain on
after you remote start your vehicle, based
on your remote start settings. The ventilated
seats may also turn on when you start your
vehicle if they were on when you switched
your vehicle off.
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Switching the System On
1. With your vehicle running and the
transmission in park (P), press the
button on the instrument panel. See
Instrument Cluster Indicators (page
176). An indicator lamp illuminates to
confirm the system is on.
2. Switch the ignition off and remove the
key.
When the system is on:
• The power window switches turn off
and the windows remain in their current
state.
• The luggage compartment or liftgate
unlock switch turns off.
Note: When the system is on, you can use
the key blade or the remote control to lock
and unlock your vehicle.
Switching the System Off
• Turn the key to the run position.
• Press the button on the instrument
panel.
Note: If you switch the system off before
switching the ignition to the run position,
your vehicle shuts down. AUTOMATIC ENGINE STOP -
VEHICLES WITH: KEYLESS
ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON
START
WHAT IS AUTOMATIC ENGINE
STOP
Automatic engine stop is a feature that
switches the engine off if it has been idling
for an extended period to help you save
fuel.
HOW DOES AUTOMATIC ENGINE
STOP WORK
Automatic engine stop turns the engine
off. The ignition also turns off in order to
save battery power. Before the engine
shuts down, a message appears in the
information display showing a timer
counting down. If you do not intervene
within 30 seconds, the engine shuts down.
Another message appears in the
information display to inform you that the
engine has shut down in order to save fuel.
Start your vehicle as you normally do.
SWITCHING AUTOMATIC ENGINE
STOP ON AND OFF
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle Settings.
3. Switch
30min Max Idle on or off.
Note: You cannot permanently switch off
the automatic shutdown. If you switch it off,
it turns on each time you switch the ignition
on.
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Removing the Jumper Cables
Remove the jumper cables in the reverse
order that they were connected.
Note:
Do not switch the headlamps on
when disconnecting the cables. The peak
voltage could blow the bulbs.
POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM
WHAT IS THE POST-CRASH
ALERT SYSTEM
The system helps draw attention to your
vehicle in the event of a serious impact.
HOW DOES THE POST-CRASH
ALERT SYSTEM WORK
The system is designed to turn the hazard
flashers on and to intermittently sound the
horn in the event of a serious impact that
deploys an airbag or the seatbelt
pretensioners.
POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM
LIMITATIONS
Depending on applicable laws in the
country your vehicle was built for, the horn
does not sound in the event of a serious
impact.
SWITCHING THE POST-CRASH
ALERT SYSTEM OFF
Press the hazard flasher switch or the
unlock button on the remote control to
switch the system off.
Note: The alert turns off when the vehicle
battery runs out of charge. AUTOMATIC CRASH SHUTOFF
WHAT IS AUTOMATIC CRASH
SHUTOFF
The automatic crash shutoff is designed
to stop the fuel going to the engine in the
event of a moderate or severe crash.
Note:
Not every impact causes a shutoff.
AUTOMATIC CRASH SHUTOFF
PRECAUTIONS WARNING: If your vehicle has been
involved in a crash, have the fuel system
checked. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in fire, personal injury or
death.
RE-ENABLING YOUR VEHICLE
1. Switch the ignition off.
2. Attempt to start your vehicle.
3. Switch the ignition off.
4. Attempt to start your vehicle.
Note: If your vehicle does not start after the
third attempt, have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible.
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During an update you will not be able to
drive your vehicle, start the vehicle, use
remote controls to lock and unlock the
vehicle. The alarm, central locks, and door
tones are disabled. The electronic door
lock will not function during an update. You
can open the doors using the mechanical
latch if child locks are not on. Pull the
handle until it stops to use the mechanical
latch Some updates may not allow you to
use your vehicle during the update process.
Note:
Some updates can complete in the
background, but more complex updates can
take up to 45 minutes.
Note: Double locking is switched off and
central locking is switched on during and
after an update.
Note: If your vehicle is plugged in, charging
will stop during an update and resume when
the update is complete.
Viewing Update Details
If an update is successful, the touchscreen
will provide additional details about the
update. You can also access this
information under the System Update tile.
If an update is not successful, follow the
prompt that appears on the touchscreen.
PERFORMING A MASTER
RESET Press the settings option on the
feature bar.
1. Press the Reset tile.
2. Press
Master Reset.
3. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete the reset.
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REGISTERED No: ER49115/16
DEALER No: DA37380/15
United States and Canada
WARNING: 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.
FCC ID: OUC11545917
IC: 850K-11545917
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with Innovation, Science
and Economic Development Canada ’s
licence-exempt RSS(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. Vietnam
Radio Frequency Certifications for
Passive Entry/Passive Start
Remote Control
European Union EU
United States and Canada
WARNING:
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.
FCC ID: M3N-A3C054338
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Changing the Remote Control Battery -
Vehicles With: Push Button Start..........92
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password..................................624
Charging a Device.........................................215
Charging a Wireless Device.......................231
Checking MyKey System Status............100
Checking the Brake Fluid
..........................309
Checking the Coolant..................................511
Checking the Seatbelts
...............................69
Checking the Selective Catalytic Reduction System Status.......................277
Checking the Tire Pressures....................555
Checking the Wiper Blades
......................144
Children and Airbags.....................................75
Child Restraint Anchor Points...................50 Locating the Child Restraint Lower Anchor
Points................................................................... 50
Locating the Child Restraint Top Tether Anchor Points.................................................... 51
What Are the Child Restraint Anchor Points................................................................... 50
Child Restraints...............................................52 Child Restraint Position Information.............52
Child Restraints Recommendation...............53
Child Safety......................................................49 Child Restraint Anchor Points......................... 50
Child Restraints..................................................... 52
Installing Child Restraints................................. 53
Child Safety Locks.........................................62
Child Safety Precautions.............................49
Cleaning Products.......................................534
Cleaning the Exterior..................................535 Cleaning Camera Lenses and
Sensors............................................................. 536
Cleaning Chrome, Aluminium or Stainless Steel................................................................... 535
Cleaning Headlamps and Rear Lamps............................................................... 535
Cleaning Stripes or Graphics.........................536
Cleaning the Engine Compartment...........536
Cleaning the Exterior Precautions...............535
Cleaning the Underbody................................. 536
Cleaning Wheels................................................ 535
Cleaning Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................... 535
Cleaning the Interior....................................537 Cleaning Carpets and Floor Mats................538 Cleaning Displays and Screens.....................
537
Cleaning Moonroof Tracks............................. 538
Cleaning Plastic.................................................. 537
Cleaning Seatbelts............................................ 538
Cleaning Seats and the Headliner...............537
Cleaning the Instrument Panel.....................537
Clearing All MyKeys
.....................................100
Clearing the Garage Door Opener..........212
Climate Control
.............................................186
Auto Mode............................................................ 188
Climate Control Hints.................................189
Closing the Tailgate
......................................119
Closing the Tailgate From Inside Your
Vehicle................................................................ 119
Closing the Tailgate From Outside Your Vehicle................................................................ 119
Closing the Tailgate Using the Remote Control............................................................... 120
Cold Weather Precautions.......................476
Connected Vehicle
......................................620
Connected Vehicle –
Troubleshooting............................................. 621
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network........................................................... 620
Connected Vehicle Data...............................31
Connected Vehicle Limitations..............620
Connected Vehicle Requirements
........620
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting.........................................621
Connected Vehicle – Frequently Asked Questions......................................................... 621
Connecting a Bluetooth® Device.........648
Connecting a Trailer....................................424 Connecting a Trailer –
Troubleshooting............................................ 427
Hitches................................................................... 424
Connecting a Trailer Precautions..........424
Connecting a Trailer – Troubleshooting........................................427
Connecting a Trailer – Information Messages.......................................................... 427
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network.......................................................620
Connecting FordPass to the Modem.........620
Enabling and Disabling the Modem...........620
What Is the Modem.......................................... 620
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network.......................................................620
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Eco Idle – Troubleshooting.......................251
Eco Idle – Frequently Asked
Questions.......................................................... 251
Electric Parking Brake Audible Warning.........................................................312
Electric Parking Brake..................................311
Electric Parking Brake –
Troubleshooting............................................. 312
Electric Parking Brake – Troubleshooting.........................................312
Electric Parking Brake – Information Messages.......................................................... 313
Electric Parking Brake – Warning Lamps................................................................. 312
Electric Power Steering.............................332 Electric Power Steering Adaptive
Steering............................................................. 332
Electric Power Steering Precautions..........332
Electromagnetic Compatibility
..............763
Electronic Locking Differential................301 Electronic Locking Differential –
Troubleshooting........................................... 306
Electronic Locking Differential Indicators....................................................306
Electronic Locking Differential Precautions..................................................301
Electronic Locking Differential – Troubleshooting.......................................306
Electronic Locking Differential – Information Messages................................ 306
Emergency Call Limitations.......................88
Emergency Call Requirements
..................87
Emergency Call System Data....................32
Emergency Towing
......................................492
Emission Law................................................760
Enabling Apps on an Android Device...........................................................649
Enabling Apps on an iOS Device...........649
Enabling or Disabling Personal Profiles...........................................................651
Enabling Remote Start...............................183
End User License Agreement..................735
Engine Air Filter..............................................515 Changing the Engine Air Filter....................... 516
Checking the Engine Air Filter Restriction Gauge................................................................. 515
Engine Air Filter - Information Messages.......................................................... 518Engine Block Heater...................................240
Engine Block Heater Precautions................240
How Does the Engine Block Heater
Work.................................................................... 241
Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 241
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..............................................................172
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 2.7L EcoBoost™
........................................587
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 3.0L Diesel
..................................................588
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 3.3L................................................................590
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 3.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(HEV)............................................................594
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 3.5L Ecoboost™........................................592
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 5.0L................................................................596
Engine Oil........................................................510 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 510
Checking the Engine Oil Level....................... 510
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification........511
Engine Oil Dipstick Overview......................... 510
Resetting the Engine Oil Change Reminder............................................................ 511
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge........................172
Engine Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™.................................................574
Engine Specifications - 3.0L Diesel.......575
Engine Specifications - 3.3L....................576
Engine Specifications - 3.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
.............................578
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................577
Engine Specifications - 5.0L....................579
Entering a Parallel Parking Space.........346
Entering a Perpendicular Parking Space.............................................................347
Evasive Steering Assist.............................402 Evasive Steering Assist Limitations............402
Switching Evasive Steering Assist On and
Off...................................................................... 402
What Is Evasive Steering Assist................... 402
Event Data
........................................................30
Exiting a Parking Space.............................347
Export Unique Options...............................761
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Extending the Exterior Mirrors.................166
Extending the Remote Start
Duration........................................................184
Exterior Bulbs................................................522
Changing a Front Fog Lamp Bulb...............528
Changing a Front Side Marker Lamp
Bulb.................................................................... 527
Changing a Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb.................................................................... 526
Changing a Headlamp Bulb.......................... 524
Changing a High Mounted Stoplamp Bulb................................................................... 530
Changing a License Plate Lamp Bulb................................................................... 530
Changing a Rear Lamp Bulb......................... 528
Changing a Rear Turn Signal Lamp Bulb.................................................................... 529
Changing a Reversing Lamp Bulb...............530
Changing a Stoplamp Bulb........................... 529
Exterior Bulb Specification Chart................522
Removing a Rear Lamp Assembly..............524
Exterior Lamps
..............................................149
Exterior Lamp Audible Warning.....................151
Exterior Lamp Indicators................................... 151
How Do Cornering Lamps Work................... 149
Switching the Cargo Lamps On.................... 150
Switching the Daytime Running Lamps On and Off.............................................................. 149
Switching the Front Fog Lamps On and Off....................................................................... 150
Switching the Spot Lamps On and Off....................................................................... 150
Switching the Turn Signal Lamps On and Off....................................................................... 149
Exterior Lighting Control.............................147
Exterior Lighting Control - Police Responder....................................................147
Exterior Lighting
.............................................147
Adaptive Front Lighting.................................... 157
Autolamps............................................................ 148
Automatic High Beam Control...................... 152
Automatic High Beam Control – Troubleshooting............................................. 154
Exterior Lamps.................................................... 149
Exterior Zone Lighting........................................ 151
Glare Free Lighting............................................. 155
Glare Free Lighting – Troubleshooting.............................................. 157Headlamps............................................................
147
Headlamps – Troubleshooting.....................148
Exterior Mirrors
..............................................165
Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror....................... 166
Exterior Zone Lighting
..................................151
Exterior Zone Lighting Settings..................... 152
Using the Exterior Zone Lighting.................... 151
What Is Exterior Zone Lighting........................ 151
F
Fastening and Unfastening the Seatbelts
........................................................64
Feature Bar....................................................638
Filling the Selective Catalytic Reduction System Tank................................................275
Filling the Selective Catalytic Reduction System Tank in Cold Weather..................275
Filling the Selective Catalytic Reduction System Tank Using a Fuel Station
Pump.................................................................. 275
Filling the Selective Catalytic Reduction System Tank Using a Portable
Container.......................................................... 276
Flat Tire See: Changing a Flat Tire............................... 566
Floor Mats.......................................................477
Folding the Exterior Mirrors - Vehicles With: Manual Folding Mirrors................165
Folding the Exterior Mirrors - Vehicles With: Power Folding Mirrors..................165
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................ 142
Ford Performance...........................................21
Ford Protect
..................................................662
Four-Wheel Drive.........................................291
Four-Wheel Drive Modes................................ 295
Four-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting.........297
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators...................296
Four-Wheel Drive Limitations.................292
Four-Wheel Drive Modes
..........................295
Four-Wheel Drive Auto.................................... 295
Four-Wheel Drive High.................................... 296
Four-Wheel Drive Low..................................... 296
Two-Wheel Drive High..................................... 295
Four-Wheel Drive Precautions...............292
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