2021 FORD F-150 reset

WARNING: The head restraint is a
safety device. Whenever possible it
should be installed and properly
adjusted when the seat is occupied.
Failure to adjust the head restraint
properly could reduce its effectiveness
during certain impacts. WARNING:
Adjust the head
restraints for all passengers before you
drive your vehicle. This will help minimize
the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash. Do not adjust the head restraints
when your vehicle is moving.
To raise the head restraint, pull the head
restraint up.
To lower the head restraint:
1. Press and hold the adjust and release button.
2. Push the head restraint down.
To tilt the head restraint: 1. Adjust the seat backrest to an upright
driving or riding position.
2. Pivot the head restraint forward toward
your head to the preferred position.
After the head restraint reaches the
forward-most tilt position, pivot it forward
again to release it to the rearward, untilted
position. Note:
Do not attempt to force the head
restraint backward after it is tilted. Instead,
continue tilting it forward until the head
restraint releases to the upright position.
REMOVING THE HEAD RESTRAINT
1. Pull up the head restraint until it reaches its highest position.
2. Press and hold the adjust and release button and the unlock and remove
button.
3. Pull up the head restraint.
Note: You cannot remove head restraints
that have audio system speakers.
INSTALLING THE HEAD
RESTRAINT
Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves
and push the head restraint down until it
locks.
MOVING THE SEAT BACKWARD
AND FORWARD If the seat stops prior to reaching the end
of the travel position, or an obstruction
occurs, a new stopping position is learned.
To reset the stopping position:
1. Remove any obstruction.
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WHAT IS THE REAR
OCCUPANT ALERT SYSTEM
The rear occupant alert system monitors
vehicle conditions and notifies you to check
for rear seat occupants when you switch
the ignition off.
HOW DOES THE REAR
OCCUPANT ALERT SYSTEM
WORK
The system monitors when rear doors have
been opened and closed to indicate the
potential presence of an occupant in the
rear seat.
A message displays in the information and
entertainment display screen and an
audible warning sounds when you switch
the ignition off after any of the following
conditions have been met:
•
A rear door is opened or closed while
the ignition is on.
• You switch the ignition on within 15
minutes of a rear door opening and
closing.
• You switch the ignition on within 15
minutes of the alert having displayed
or sounded.
REAR OCCUPANT ALERT
SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS WARNING: On hot days, the
temperature inside the vehicle can rise
very quickly. Exposure of people or
animals to these high temperatures for
even a short time can cause death or
serious heat related injuries, including
brain damage. Small children are
particularly at risk. WARNING:
Do not leave children
or pets unattended in your vehicle.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death.
REAR OCCUPANT ALERT
SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
The system does not detect the presence
of objects or passengers in the rear seat.
It monitors when rear doors are opened
and closed.
Note: It is possible to receive an alert when
there is no rear seat occupant, but alert
conditions are met.
Note: It is possible to receive no alert when
there is an occupant in the rear seat, if alert
conditions are not met. For example, if a rear
seat occupant does not enter the vehicle
through a rear door.
Note: The audible warning does not sound
when the front door is opened before you
switch the ignition off.
SWITCHING REAR OCCUPANT
ALERT SYSTEM ON AND OFF
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle.
3. Switch
Rear Occupant Alert on or off.
Note: The default setting is on.
Note: Performing a master reset causes the
system to switch on again.
Semiannual Reminder
(If Equipped)
When you switch the system off, a
message appears every six months as a
reminder that the system is off. You can
switch the system back on or leave it off.
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WHAT IS THE MEMORY
FUNCTION
The memory function recalls the position
of these features:
•
Driver seat.
• Power mirrors.
• Optional power steering column.
• Optional power adjustable pedals.
MEMORY FUNCTION
PRECAUTIONS WARNING: Before activating the
memory seat, make sure that the area
immediately surrounding the seat is clear
of obstructions and that all occupants
are clear of moving parts. WARNING:
Do not use the memory
function when your vehicle is moving.
LOCATING THE MEMORY
FUNCTION BUTTONS The memory function buttons are on the
driver door. SAVING A PRESET POSITION
1. Adjust the memory features to your
preferred position.
2. Press and hold the preferred preset button until you hear a single tone.
A confirmation message appears in the
information display.
You can save up to three preset memory
positions at any time.
RECALLING A PRESET
POSITION
Press and release a preset button.
Note: You can recall a preset memory
position when the ignition is off, or when you
place the transmission in park (P) or neutral
(N) if the ignition is on and the vehicle is not
moving.
Note: Pressing any of the preset buttons or
any memory feature control during a
memory recall cancels the operation.
You can also recall a preset memory
position by:
• Pressing the unlock button on your
remote control if you linked it to a
preset position.
• Unlocking the intelligent driver door
handle if a linked remote control is
present.
Using a linked remote control to recall your
memory position when the ignition is off
moves the seat and steering column to the
easy entry position.
Linking a Preset Position to Your
Remote Control or Passive Key
See
Linking or Unlinking a Personal
Profile to a Remote Control (page 652).
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2. Press the Features button on the
touchscreen.
3. Press the Pro Power Onboard button.
4. Press the Generator Mode button to switch the power outlet to the rating
listed on the power outlet label.
5. Press the Utility Idle button.
6. Turn the key to position 0.
7. Remove the key from the ignition.
Switching Utility Idle Off using the
Key
1. Insert the key into the ignition.
2. Turn the key to position
III.
Switching Utility Idle off using the
Information and Entertainment
Display Screen
Use the controls on the touchscreen to
switch off the vehicle.
WHAT IS GENERATOR MODE
Generator Mode uses the vehicle engine
to increase power to the bed power outlets
up to the rating listed on the power outlet
label.
SWITCHING GENERATOR
MODE ON AND OFF
Using the Information and
Entertainment Display Screen
1. Switch the vehicle on.
See Starting
and Stopping the Engine (page 236).
2. Press the Features button on the touchscreen.
3. Press the Pro Power Onboard button.
4. Press the Generator Mode button to switch the power outlet to the full
rating listed on the power outlet label. Using the Instrument Panel Press the button to switch
between off, Convenience Mode,
and Generator Mode.
Using the Bed Control Press the button to switch Generator Mode
on and off.
RESETTING GROUND FAULT
DETECTION
After disconnecting all electrical loads the
ground fault can be reset using the
switches on the power point, on the
instrument panel or on the touchscreen.
Use the controls on the touchscreen to test
the ground fault detection circuit.
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RESETTING THE CIRCUIT
BREAKER - VEHICLES WITH:
7.2KW Press the button on the upper right area of
the bed outlet when the circuit breaker has
opened after a fault has occurred to reset
the circuit breaker to the on position. There
are two circuit breaker buttons that
correspond to the A and B outlets.
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POWER OUTLET – TROUBLESHOOTING
POWER OUTLET – INFORMATION MESSAGES
Description
Message
Ensure plugged in devices do not exceed
the available power displayed. Devices may exceed the power rating shown the device label when plugged in. Unplug the device
and switch the ignition on and off to reset the system.
Item(s) plugged in exceed the system's
maximum capacity. Try unplugging one or
more items and reset. See Owner's Manual for detail.
After disconnecting all electrical loads, the
ground fault can be reset using the switches
on the power point, on the instrument panel
or on the touchscreen. Use the controls onthe touchscreen to test the ground fault detection circuit.
Ground Fault Detected. See Owner's
Manual for details.
The climate control system may turn on
and power may be limited during extreme hot or cold temperatures to optimize the performance of the system.
Generator System is outside its operating
temperature and capacity is reduced. See Owner's Manual for details.
Do not plug in any device that supplies
power to the vehicle through the power points. This could result in damage to vehicle systems.
Another power source is trying to supply
power to your vehicle's AC outlets. Discon- nect vehicle from that power source. See Owner's Manual for details.
The Pickup Bed Power Generator is in faultmode. Ensure all devices are unplugged
from the system. Use the controls on the touchscreen to reset the system. Switch
the vehicle on and off if the touchscreen
controls are unable to reset the system. See an authorized dealer if these steps do not fix the fault.
Pro Power OnBoard is currently unavailable.
See Owner's Manual for details.
After disconnecting all electrical loads, the
ground fault can be reset using the switches
on the power point, on the instrument panel
or on the touchscreen. Use the controls onthe touchscreen to test the ground fault detection circuit.
This button test outlets for proper opera-
tion of ground fault detection. In a
successful test, Pro Power OnBoard
detects the ground fault and turns off. See Owner's Manual for details.
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Rear of the Center Console
Bed
POWER OUTLET INDICATORS
The power outlet indicator illuminates to
let you know the status of the system. Description
Indicator Status
When the indicatorlight is on, the
outlet is providing power.
On
When the indicatorlight is off, there is no power to the outlet.
Off
When the indicator
light is flashing, the outlet is in a fault mode.
Flashing
Fault mode
The power outlet temporarily turns off
power if the device exceeds the watt limit.
1. Unplug your device.
2. Switch your vehicle off to let the system cool and reset the fault mode.
3. Switch your vehicle back on, but do not
plug your device back in.
4. With your vehicle on, make sure the indicator light remains on.
5. Make sure your device does not exceed
the power limits and then plug in your
device.
Note: If a fault occurs again, your device
may exceed the capacity available from the
power outlet.
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OVERRIDING AUTOMATIC ENGINE
STOP
You can stop the engine shutdown, or reset
the timer, at any point before the
30-second countdown has expired by
doing any of the following:
•
Pressing the brake pedal or accelerator
pedal.
• Pressing the OK or RESET button
during the countdown.
Note: You cannot permanently switch off
the automatic engine shutdown feature.
When you switch it off temporarily, it turns
on at the next ignition cycle.
ACCESSING THE PASSIVE KEY
BACKUP POSITION
If you are unable to start your vehicle,
locate the backup slot in one of two
positions:
Type One Type Two
Note:
If your vehicle is equipped with Type
One, make sure to place the key properly
into the backup slot.
Note: If your vehicle is equipped with Type
Two, make sure the buttons are facing the
rear of the vehicle and the key ring up. Place
the key into the backup slot.
With the key in the backup slot, press the
brake pedal, then press the push button
ignition switch to start your vehicle.
STARTING AND STOPPING
THE ENGINE –
TROUBLESHOOTING
STARTING AND STOPPING THE
ENGINE – WARNING LAMPS
Malfunction Indicator Lamp If it illuminates when the engine
is running, the on-board
diagnostics system is detecting
a malfunction of the vehicle emission
control system.
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