2021 FORD F-150 keyless

How Does the Safety Canopy
™ Work
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...73
Airbag Precautions .......................................
74
Properly Adjusting the Driver and Front Passenger Seats ........................................
75
Children and Airbags ....................................
75
Front Passenger Sensing System ...........
76
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator .......
79
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator - Police Responder .....................................
80
Disposing of Airbags ....................................
85
Pedestrian Alert System
What Is the Pedestrian Alert System ........................................................................\
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86
911 Assist
What Is 911 Assist ..........................................
87
How Does 911 Assist Work .........................
87
Emergency Call Requirements .................
87
Emergency Call Limitations ......................
88
Keys and Remote Controls
Remote Control Limitations .....................
89
Using the Remote Control - Police Responder ...................................................
89
Using the Remote Control ........................
90
Opening and Closing the Flip Key ..........
90
Removing the Key Blade .............................
91
Sounding the Panic Alarm ..........................
91
Locating Your Vehicle ...................................
91
Changing the Remote Control Battery - Police Responder .......................................
91
Changing the Remote Control Battery - Vehicles With: Push Button Start .......
92
Changing the Remote Control Battery - Vehicles With: Flip Key ............................
94
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
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95
Programming the Remote Control - Vehicles With: Push Button Start .......
95Programming the Remote Control -
Vehicles With: Flip Key ............................
96
Keys and Remote Controls – Troubleshooting ........................................
97
MyKey ™
What Is MyKey ...............................................
98
MyKey Settings ..............................................
98
Creating a MyKey - Vehicles With: Push Button Start ................................................
99
Creating a MyKey - Vehicles With: Flip Key ................................................................
100
Programming a MyKey ..............................
100
Clearing All MyKeys ....................................
100
Checking MyKey System Status ...........
100
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems ......................................................
100
MyKey – Troubleshooting .........................
101
Doors and Locks
Operating the Doors From Outside Your Vehicle .........................................................
104
Operating the Doors From Inside Your Vehicle .........................................................
104
Autounlock ....................................................
105
Autolock ..........................................................
105
Mislock ............................................................
105
Doors and Locks Audible Warnings ......
105
Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
106
Keyless Entry
Keyless Entry Limitations .........................
108
Keyless Entry Settings ...............................
108
Using Keyless Entry ....................................
108
Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting ..........
109
Keyless Entry Keypad
What Is the Keyless Entry Keypad .........
110
Keyless Entry Keypad Limitations ..........
110
Locating the Keyless Entry Keypad .......
110
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Keyless Entry Keypad Master Access
Code ..............................................................110
Keyless Entry Keypad Personal Access Codes ............................................................
110
Using the Keyless Entry Keypad ...............
111
Keyless Entry Keypad – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
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111
Easy Entry and Exit
How Does Easy Entry and Exit Work ........................................................................\
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112
Switching Easy Entry and Exit On and Off ...................................................................
112
Tailgate - Vehicles With: Manual Tailgate
Tailgate Precautions ....................................
113
Opening the Tailgate ...................................
113
Locking and Unlocking the Tailgate .......
113
Removing and Installing the Tailgate ........................................................................\
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113
Tailgate Step ..................................................
114
Bed Extender ..................................................
115
Tailgate Work Surface .................................
117
Tailgate - Vehicles With: Power Tailgate
Tailgate Precautions ....................................
119
Opening the Tailgate ...................................
119
Closing the Tailgate .....................................
119
Removing and Installing the Tailgate ........................................................................\
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120
Tailgate Step ...................................................
121
Bed Extender .................................................
122
Tailgate Work Surface ................................
124
Tailgate – Troubleshooting ......................
125
Tailgate - Vehicles With: Remote Release Tailgate
Tailgate Precautions ...................................
127
Opening the Tailgate ...................................
127Removing and Installing the Tailgate
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127
Tailgate Step .................................................
128
Bed Extender .................................................
129
Tailgate Work Surface .................................
131
Tailgate – Troubleshooting ......................
132
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System ......................
134
Anti-Theft Alarm System .........................
134
Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings .......
135
Security – Troubleshooting .....................
136
Power Running Boards
Power Running Board Precautions .......
138
Power Running Board Settings ..............
138
Power Running Board Kick Switch .......
138
Deploying and Stowing the Power Running Boards ........................................
139
Power Running Boards – Troubleshooting .......................................
139
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column .......................................................
140
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column .......................................................
140
Resetting the Stopping Position - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable
Steering Column .......................................
141
Horn ...................................................................
141
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off - Vehicles With: Heated
Steering Wheel ..........................................
141
Adjustable Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals ..................................
142
Wipers and Washers
Wipers ..............................................................
143
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Power Outlet - Vehicles With:
Pickup Bed Power Generator
Outlet
What Is the Power Outlet .........................216
Power Outlet Precautions - Vehicles With: 2kW ...................................................
216
Power Outlet Precautions - Vehicles With: 2.4kW/7.2kW ..................................
217
Locating the Power Outlets .....................
218
Power Outlet Indicators - Vehicles With: 2kW ...............................................................
218
Power Outlet Indicators - Vehicles With: 2.4kW/7.2kW .............................................
219
What Is Utility Idle Mode - Vehicles With: Flip Key ........................................................
219
Switching Utility Idle On and Off - Vehicles With: Flip Key ..........................
219
What Is Generator Mode .........................
220
Switching Generator Mode On and Off ........................................................................\
220
Resetting Ground Fault Detection .......
220
Resetting the Circuit Breaker - Vehicles With: 7.2kW ................................................
221
Power Outlet – Troubleshooting ...........
222
Power Outlet - Vehicles With: 120V Power Outlet
What Is the Power Outlet ........................
225
Power Outlet Precautions .......................
225
Power Outlet Limitations .........................
225
Locating the Power Outlets ....................
225
Power Outlet Indicators ...........................
226
Power Outlet - Vehicles With: 12V Power Outlet
What Is the Power Outlet .........................
227
Power Outlet Precautions ........................
227
Locating the Power Outlets ....................
227Center Console Work Surface
Using the Center Console Work Surface
- Vehicles With: Column Shift ............
228
Using the Center Console Work Surface - Vehicles With: Console Shift ...........
229
Center Console Work Surface – Troubleshooting ......................................
230
Wireless Accessory Charger
What Is the Wireless Accessory Charger ........................................................................\
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231
Wireless Accessory Charger Precautions ........................................................................\
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231
Locating the Wireless Accessory Charger ........................................................................\
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231
Charging a Wireless Device ......................
231
Storage
Cup Holders ..................................................
232
Glove Compartment ..................................
232
Under Seat Storage ....................................
233
Glasses Holder .............................................
235
Starting and Stopping the Engine
Starting and Stopping the Engine – Precautions ...............................................
236
Ignition Switch .............................................
236
Push Button Ignition Switch ...................
237
Starting the Engine .....................................
237
Engine Block Heater ..................................
240
Stopping the Engine ...................................
241
Police Engine Idle - Police Responder ........................................................................\
242
Automatic Engine Stop - Vehicles With: Keyless Entry and Push Button Start
........................................................................\
243
Accessing the Passive Key Backup Position ......................................................
244
Starting and Stopping the Engine – Troubleshooting ......................................
244
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2.
Switch the ignition from off to on. Keep
the ignition on for at least three
seconds, but no more than 10 seconds.
3. Switch the ignition off and remove the
first coded key from the ignition.
4. After three seconds but within 10 seconds of switching the ignition off,
insert the second previously coded key
into the ignition.
5. Switch the ignition from off to on. Keep
the ignition on for at least three
seconds, but no more than 10 seconds.
6. Switch the ignition off and remove the
second previously programmed coded
key from the ignition.
7. After three seconds but within 10 seconds of switching the ignition off
and removing the previously
programmed coded key, insert the new
un–programmed key into the ignition. 8.
Switch the ignition from off to on. Keep
the ignition on for at least six seconds
until you hear the door locks cycle.
9. Remove the newly programmed coded
key from the ignition.
The key starts the engine if programming
is successful. You can operate the keyless
remote entry system with the new remote
control with integrated key.
If programming was not successful, wait
20 seconds and repeat Steps 1 through 8.
If you are still unsuccessful, take your
vehicle to an authorized dealer.
Note: You can program a maximum of six
coded remote controls to your vehicle.
KEYS AND REMOTE CONTROLS – TROUBLESHOOTING
KEYS AND REMOTE CONTROLS – INFORMATION MESSAGES Action
Message
Replace remote control battery.
Key Battery Low Replace
Soon
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KEYLESS ENTRY LIMITATIONS
Make sure your remote control is within 3 ft
(1 m) from the front door handles and the
tailgate.
The system could not function if:
• The remote control remains stationary
for about a minute.
• The vehicle battery has no charge.
• The remote control battery has no
charge.
• There is interference causing issues
with the remote control frequencies.
• The remote control is too close to
metal objects or electronic devices, for
example keys or a cell phone.
KEYLESS ENTRY SETTINGS
Switching Keyless Entry On and
Off
1. Switch the ignition on using an original
key that has not been created as a
MyKey.
2. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
3. Press
Vehicle Settings.
4. Press
Locks.
Reprogramming the Unlocking
Function
You can enable two-stage unlocking
function allowing you to unlock only the
driver door when you touch the unlock
sensor.
Press and hold both the lock and unlock
buttons on the remote control for four
seconds to disable or enable two-stage
unlocking. If you program the unlocking function so
that only the driver door unlocks, you can
unlock all of the other doors from inside
your vehicle using the power door lock
control. You can unlock individual doors
by pulling the interior door handles on
those doors.
USING KEYLESS ENTRY
Unlocking the Doors
With your passive key within
3 ft (1 m) of
your vehicle, touch the unlock sensor on
the back of the door handle for a brief
period and then pull on the door handle to
unlock, being careful not to touch the lock
sensor at the same time or pull on the door
handle too quickly. The intelligent access
system requires a brief delay to
authenticate your passive key.
Locking the Doors With your passive key within
3 ft (1 m) of
your vehicle, touch the outer door handle
lock sensor for approximately one second
to lock, being careful not to touch the
unlock sensor on the back of the door
handle at the same time. After locking, you
can immediately pull on the door handle
to confirm locking occurred without
inadvertently unlocking.
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KEYLESS ENTRY –
TROUBLESHOOTING
KEYLESS ENTRY – FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
Why does the passive key not work?
The system deactivates passive keys
left inside your vehicle when you lock
it. You cannot switch the ignition on
using a deactivated passive key. Press
the unlock button on the remote
control to reactivate a passive key.
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WHAT IS THE KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD
The keyless entry keypad allows you to
lock and unlock your vehicle using the
keypad on the window trim.
KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD
LIMITATIONS
The system may not function if:
•
The vehicle battery has no charge.
LOCATING THE KEYLESS
ENTRY KEYPAD
The keypad is near the driver window and
illuminates when you touch it. KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD
MASTER ACCESS CODE
What Is the Master Access Code
The master access code is a factory-set
five-digit entry code. You can operate the
keypad with the master access code at
any time. The master access code is on the
owner
’s wallet card in the glove box and
is available from an authorized dealer. KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD
PERSONAL ACCESS CODES
Programming a Personal Entry
Code
1. Enter the five-digit master code.
2. Press 1·2 on the keypad within five
seconds.
3. Enter your personal five-digit code. You must do this within five seconds
of completing Step 2.
4. Press
1·2 on the keypad to save
personal code 1.
The doors lock then unlock to confirm that
programming was successful.
To program additional personal entry
codes, repeat Steps 1 through 3, then for
Step 4:
• Press
3·4 to save personal code 2.
• Press
5·6 to save personal code 3.
• Press
7·8 to save personal code 4.
• Press
9·0 to save personal code 5.
If your vehicle comes with SYNC, you can
also program the system with a personal
entry code.
Hints:
• Do not set a code that uses five of the
same number.
• Do not use five numbers in sequential
order.
• The five-digit master code works even
if you have set your own personal code.
Erasing a Personal Code
1. Enter the five-digit master code.
2. Press and release
1·2 on the keypad
within five seconds.
3. Press and hold
1·2 for two seconds.
You must do this within five seconds
of completing Step 2.
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All personal codes erase and only the
five-digit master code works.
Anti-Scan Feature
The keypad goes into an anti-scan mode
if you enter the wrong code seven times.
This mode turns off the keypad for one
minute and the keypad lamp flashes.
The anti-scan feature turns off after:
•
One minute of keypad inactivity.
• You press the unlock button on the
remote control.
• You switch the ignition on.
• You unlock your vehicle using keyless
entry.
USING THE KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD
Unlocking the Doors Enter the factory-set five-digit code or your
personal code. You must press each
number within five seconds of each other.
•
Press 3-4 within five seconds to unlock
all doors. Locking the Doors
Press and hold 7·8 and 9·0 at the same
time with the driver door closed.
Note: You do not need to enter the code
first.
KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD –
TROUBLESHOOTING
KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD –
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why does the keypad not accept the
access code?
If you enter the access code too fast
on the keypad, the unlock function
may not work. Slowly re-enter the
access code.
Why does the keypad not function? The keypad goes into an anti-scan
mode if you enter a wrong code seven
times. The anti-scan mode disables
the keypad for one minute and the red
light flashes.
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