2021 FORD F-150 instrument cluster

Hands-On Driving Support
Available
The graphic in the cluster changes to a
wheel with hands on it indicating hands-on
driving mode is active.
When this indicator is present, you must
keep your hands on the steering wheel.
Hands-Free Driving Support
Available The graphic in the cluster changes to a
wheel without hands on it indicating
hands-free driving mode is available.
When this indicator is present, you can
remove your hands from the steering
wheel.
BLUECRUISE –
TROUBLESHOOTING
BLUECRUISE – INFORMATION
MESSAGES
Depending on your vehicle options and
instrument cluster type, not all messages
display or are available.
Details
Message
Make sure you return your hands to the
steering wheel and provide steering input.
Keep Hands on Steering Wheel
The system is going to cancel and you musttake control.
Resume Control
Return your attention to the road.
Watch the Road
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Details
Message
Conditions exist preventing the system frombeing available. If the message continues to display, have the system checked as soon as possible.
BlueCruise not available
Press the accelerator pedal and follow theprompts.
Press Accelerator Pedal to Resume
Make sure your facial features are visible
and in the field of view of the driver facing camera.
Driver monitor camera cannot detect face
See manual
Make sure your hands, arms or other objectsare not obscuring the camera.
Driver monitor camera is blocked See
manual
Conditions exist preventing the system frombeing available. If the message continues to display, have the system checked as soon as possible.
Driver monitor camera fault See manual
BlueCruise is active, keep your attention onthe road.
BlueCruise On Watch the road Be prepared
to resume control
The system is in standby mode, press thebutton on the steering wheel to activate.
BlueCruise available Press {ICON} to
activate
Note: The instrument cluster display may
abbreviate or shorten certain messages.
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WHAT IS DRIVE MODE
CONTROL
Your vehicle has various drive modes that
you can select for different driving
conditions. Depending on the drive mode
that you select, the system adjusts various
vehicle settings.
HOW DOES DRIVE MODE
CONTROL WORK - RAPTOR
Selectable drive modes change various
electronic and mechanical settings within
your vehicle to tailor its performance and
driving characteristics to on-road or
off-road driving conditions. Steering feel
and effort, traction control, stability
control, chassis controls, powertrain
response, transmission shift points,
four-wheel driveline settings, exhaust noise
level and suspension dampening are
automatically altered to a pre-determined
setting depending upon the drive mode
that you select.
Note:
Your vehicle has diagnostic checks
that continuously monitor all systems for
proper operation. If a drive mode is
unavailable due to a system fault, your
vehicle defaults to normal mode and the
driveline remains in the four-wheel drive
setting that you last selected prior to the
system fault. Note:
Your vehicle reverts to normal mode
each time you start it. If you shut your
vehicle off in a drive mode other than
normal mode, at startup the instrument
cluster screen displays a pop-up asking if
you would like to return to your last used
drive mode. If you select yes to the pop-up,
your vehicle returns to the last selected drive
mode and the default four-wheel driveline
setting associated with that drive mode. If
you select no, your vehicle remains in normal
mode and the default four-wheel driveline
setting associated with that drive mode. If
you do not select yes or no, the pop-up
message times out, your vehicle remains in
normal mode, and the four-wheel driveline
setting remains in its last used setting.
Note: Do not use the electronic locking
differential on dry, hard surfaces. Doing so
produces excessive noise, vibration and
increases tire wear. See Electronic Locking
Differential (page 301).
HOW DOES DRIVE MODE
CONTROL WORK
Selectable drive modes change various
electronic and mechanical settings within
your vehicle to tailor its performance and
driving characteristics to on-road or
off-road driving conditions. Steering feel
and effort, traction control, stability
control, chassis controls, powertrain
response, transmissions shift points,
four-wheel driveline setting, exhaust noise
level and suspension dampening are
automatically altered to a pre-determined
setting depending upon the drive mode
that is selected.
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Note:
Your vehicle has diagnostic checks
that continuously monitor all systems for
proper operation. If a drive mode is
unavailable due to a system fault, your
vehicle defaults to normal mode and the
driveline remains in the four-wheel drive
setting that was last selected prior to the
system fault.
Note: Your vehicle reverts to normal mode
each time it is started. If you shut your
vehicle off in a drive mode other than
normal mode, at startup the instrument
cluster screen displays a pop-up asking if
you would like to return to your last used
drive mode. If you select yes to the pop-up,
your vehicle returns to the last selected drive
mode and the default four-wheel driveline
setting associated with that drive mode. If
you select no, your vehicle remains in normal
mode and the default four-wheel driveline
setting associated with that drive mode. If
you do not select yes or no the pop up
message times out, your vehicle remains in
normal mode, and the four-wheel driveline
setting remains in its last used setting. SELECTING A DRIVE MODE -
RAPTOR Rotate the drive mode control on the
center console to select or change a drive
mode.
Note:
Button icons vary depending on the
vehicle.
Selecting a Steering Mode To change the steering feel,
press the button on the steering
wheel. The first press displays a
pop-up message in the instrument cluster
display for the selected mode and
subsequent presses changes the selected
mode.
Modes:
• Normal – Developed to complement
vehicle response during daily driving.
• Sport – Slightly less assist and
damping for improved steering feel
during spirited driving.
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•
Comfort – Slightly more assist for
driver preference and daily driving ease.
• Off-road – Similar assist to Normal
with added damping for improved
control during off-road driving.
After selecting the desired setting, you may
feel a soft feedback bump in the steering
wheel when the changeover occurs.
Note: If you disconnect or remove the
battery, the steering system defaults to
normal.
Selecting a Suspension Mode To change the suspension feel,
press the button on the steering
wheel. The first press displays a
pop-up message in the instrument cluster
display for the selected mode and
subsequent presses changes the selected
mode.
Modes:
• Normal – Default factory setting.
• Sport – Slightly stiffer suspension with
emphasis on handling and control.
• Off-road – Maximizes shock
performance in extreme off-road
environments.
Selecting an Exhaust Mode To change the exhaust sound,
press the button on the steering
wheel. The first press displays a
pop-up message in the instrument cluster
display for the selected mode and
subsequent presses changes the selected
mode.
Modes:
• Normal – Default setting provides a
balance of comfort and feedback.
• Sport – Slightly louder than normal for
spirited driving. •
Baja – Loudest setting for off-road use
only. Maximum exhaust noise under all
driving conditions.
• Quiet – Quietest setting for maximum
comfort under all driving conditions.
SELECTING A DRIVE MODE Rotate the drive mode control on the
center console to select or change a drive
mode.
Note:
Button icons vary depending on the
vehicle.
DRIVE MODES
BAJA - RAPTOR For high speed off-road driving.
Baja mode optimizes the throttle
control for better response and
torque delivery.
Four-wheel drive high is the default
four-wheel drive mode. Four-wheel drive
auto is not available in baja mode.
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DRIVE MODE CONTROL –
TROUBLESHOOTING
DRIVE MODE CONTROL –
WARNING LAMPS Some drive modes reduce
traction and stability control
performance and the indicator
illuminates in the instrument cluster.
DRIVE MODE CONTROL – INFORMATION MESSAGES Action
Message
You have selected a four-wheel drive modethat is not available in the current drive
mode. Select an available four-wheel drive mode.
Selected 4x4 Mode Not Available in Current
Drive Mode
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When you switch blind spot information
system off, a warning lamp illuminates and
a message displays. When you switch the
system on or off, the alert indicators flash
twice.
Note:
The system remembers the last
setting when you start your vehicle.
To permanently switch the system off,
contact an authorized dealer.
LOCATING THE BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION SYSTEM
SENSORS The sensors are inside the brake lamp on
both sides of your vehicle.
Note:
Keep the sensors free from snow, ice
and large accumulations of dirt.
Note: Do not cover the sensors with bumper
stickers, repair compound or other objects.
Note: Bike and cargo racks could cause
false alerts due to obstruction of the sensor.
We recommend switching the feature off
when using a bike or cargo rack.
Note: Blocked sensors may affect system
accuracy. If the sensors become blocked, a message
appears in the instrument cluster display.
See Blind Spot Information System –
Information Messages (page 392). The
alert indicators illuminate but the system
does not alert you.
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM WITH TRAILER
COVERAGE
(IF EQUIPPED)
WHAT IS BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION SYSTEM WITH
TRAILER COVERAGE Blind spot information system detects
vehicles that may have entered the blind
spot zone. The detection area is on both
sides your vehicle and trailer, extending
rearward from the exterior mirrors to the
end of your trailer.
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM WITH TRAILER
COVERAGE LIMITATIONS
Trailer coverage only supports
conventional trailers. The system turns off
if you select a fifth wheel trailer type.
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Cross Traffic Alert Limitations
with a Trailer Attached
The system remains on when you attach
a trailer in vehicles with blind spot
information system with trailer tow under
the following conditions:
•
You connect a trailer.
• The trailer is a bike rack or cargo rack
with a maximum length of 3 ft (1 m).
• You set the trailer length to
3 ft (1 m)
in the instrument cluster display.
Note: The system may not correctly operate
when towing a trailer. For vehicles with an
approved trailer tow module and tow bar,
the system turns off when you attach a
trailer. For vehicles with an aftermarket
trailer tow module or tow bar, we
recommend that you switch the system off
when you attach a trailer.
SWITCHING CROSS TRAFFIC
ALERT ON AND OFF
To switch cross traffic alert on or off use
the touchscreen.
1. Press
Features on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Driver Assistance.
3. Switch
Cross Traffic Alert on or off.
Note: The system switches on every time
you switch the ignition on. To permanently
switch the system off, contact an authorized
dealer. LOCATING THE CROSS
TRAFFIC ALERT SENSORS The sensors are inside the brake lamp on
both sides of your vehicle.
Note:
Keep the sensors free from snow, ice
and large accumulations of dirt.
Note: Do not cover the sensors with bumper
stickers, repair compound or other objects.
Note: Blocked sensors may affect system
accuracy.
If something is blocking the sensors, a
message may appear in the information
display when you shift into reverse (R).
Note: Bike and cargo racks could cause
false alerts due to obstruction of the sensor.
We recommend switching the feature off
when using a bike or cargo rack.
CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT
INDICATORS When the cross traffic alert
detects an approaching vehicle,
a tone sounds, a warning lamp
illuminates in the relevant exterior mirror
and arrows appear in the information
display to show which side the vehicle is
approaching from.
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