2023 FORD F150 bluetooth

CONNECTING A BLUETOOTH®
DEVICE
1.Make sure Bluetooth® is enabled onyour device.
2.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
3.Press Connectivity.
4.Press Bluetooth.
5.Press Add a Bluetooth Device.
Note:A prompt alerts you to search for yourvehicle on your device.
6.Select your vehicle on your device.
Note:A number appears on your device andon the touchscreen.
7.Confirm that the number on yourdevice matches the number on thetouchscreen.
Note:The touchscreen indicates that youhave successfully paired your device.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos areregistered trademarks owned by BluetoothSIG, Inc. and any use of such marks byFord Motor Company is under license.Other trademarks and trade names arethose of their respective owners.
PLAYING MEDIA USING
BLUETOOTH®
WARNING: Driving while distractedcan result in loss of vehicle control, crashand injury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is thesafe operation of your vehicle. Werecommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving andencourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure youare aware of all applicable local lawsthat may affect the use of electronicdevices while driving.
Connect your device.
Press the audio button on thefeature bar.
Press Sources.
Press the Bluetooth® option.
Press to play a track. Press againto pause the track.
Press to skip to the next track.
Press and hold to fast forwardthrough the track.
Press once to return to thebeginning of a track. Repeatedlypress to return to previoustracks.
Press and hold to fast rewind through thetrack.
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APP PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Driving while distractedcan result in loss of vehicle control, crashand injury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is thesafe operation of your vehicle. Werecommend against the use of anyhand-held device while driving andencourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure youare aware of all applicable local lawsthat may affect the use of electronicdevices while driving.
APP REQUIREMENTS
When you start an app through the systemfor the first time, you could be asked togrant certain permissions. You can reviewand change the permissions that you havegranted at any time when your vehicle isnot moving. We recommend that youcheck your data plan before using yourapps through the system. Using themcould result in additional charges. We alsorecommend that you check the appprovider's terms and conditions andprivacy policy before using their app. Makesure that you have an active account forapps that you want to use through thesystem. Some apps will work with nosetup. Others require you to configuresome personal settings before you can usethem.
ACCESSING APPS
Select the apps option on thefeature bar.
ENABLING APPS ON AN IOS
DEVICE
Select the apps option on thefeature bar.
1.Select Mobile Apps Help.
2.Follow the instructions to pair andconnect your device via Bluetooth® orwith a USB cable.
3.Start the apps on your device that youwant to use.
4.Select the app that you want to use onthe touchscreen.
Note:Some apps may run through AppleCarPlay if it is enabled.
Note:Closing an app on your device willclose it on the touchscreen.
Note:For troubleshooting assistance selectMobile Apps List under Mobile Apps Help.
ENABLING APPS ON AN
ANDROID DEVICE
Select the apps option on thefeature bar.
1.Select Mobile Apps Help.
2.Follow the instructions to pair andconnect your device via Bluetooth® orwith a USB cable.
3.Start the apps on your device that youwant to use.
4.Select Find Mobile Apps.
5.Select the app that you want to use onthe touchscreen.
Note:Some devices may lose the ability toplay music over USB when Mobile Apps areenabled.
Note:Some apps may run through AndroidAuto if it is enabled.
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Note:Closing an app on your device willclose it on the touchscreen.
Note:For troubleshooting assistance selectMobile Apps List under Mobile Apps Help.
SWITCHING APPLE CARPLAY
ON AND OFF
Enabling Apple CarPlay with USB
1.Connect your device to a USB port.
2.Follow the instructions on your deviceand the touchscreen.
Note:Selecting "Enable Wireless CarPlay"on your device will prepare the device forwireless carplay when you re-enter thevehicle.
Enabling Apple CarPlay withWireless
1.Pair your device to Bluetooth®.
2.Follow the instructions on your deviceand the touchscreen.
Disabling Apple CarPlay
Select the settings option on thefeature bar.
1.Press Phone List.
2.Select your device from the list.
3.Press Disable.
Re-Enabling Apple CarPlay
Select the settings option on thefeature bar.
1.Press Phone List.
2.Select your device from the list.
3.Press Connect to Apple CarPlay.
SWITCHING ANDROID AUTO
ON AND OFF
Enabling Android Auto with USB
(If Equipped)
1.Connect your device to a USB port.
2.Follow the instructions on thetouchscreen.
Note:Certain features of the system arenot available when you are using AndroidAuto.
Enabling Android Auto withWireless
1.Pair your device to Bluetooth®.
2.Follow the instructions on your deviceand the touchscreen.
Note:Certain Android Devices do notsupport Android Auto Wireless. Pleasecheck your Android OS version forcompatibility.
Disabling Android Auto
Select the settings option on thefeature bar.
1.Press Phone List.
2.Select your device from the list.
3.Press Disable.
Re-Enabling Android Auto
Select the settings option on thefeature bar.
1.Press Phone List.
2.Select your device from the list.
3.Press Connect to Android Auto.
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ELECTROMAGNETIC
COMPATIBILITY
WARNING: Do not place objectsor mount equipment on or near theairbag cover, on the side of the front orrear seatbacks, or in areas that maycome into contact with a deployingairbag. Failure to follow theseinstructions may increase the risk ofpersonal injury in the event of a crash.
WARNING: Do not fasten antennacables to vehicle wiring, fuel pipes andbrake pipes.
WARNING: Keep antenna andpower cables at least 4 in (10 cm) fromany electronic modules and airbags.
Note:We test and certify your vehicle tomeet electromagnetic compatibilitylegislation. It is your responsibility to makesure that any equipment an authorizeddealer installs on your vehicle complies withapplicable local legislation and otherrequirements. Installation of someaftermarket electronic devices coulddegrade the performance of vehiclefunctions, which use radio frequency signalssuch as broadcast radio receiver, tirepressure monitoring system, push buttonstart,Bluetooth® connectivity or satellitenavigation.
Note:Any radio frequency transmitterequipment in your vehicle (such as cellulartelephones and amateur radio transmitters)must keep to the parameters in thefollowing illustrations and table. We do notprovide any other special provisions orconditions for installations or use.
Car/SUV
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Autowipers......................................................143Adjusting the Sensitivity of the RainSensor................................................................143Autowipers Settings..........................................143What Are Autowipers........................................143Auxiliary Switches........................................661
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Base Warranty..............................................664BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery......................512Bed Extender...................................................115Bed Extender Precautions................................115Using the Bed Extender.....................................116Blind Spot Information System.............382Blind Spot Information System –Troubleshooting............................................386Blind Spot Information System With TrailerCoverage..........................................................383Blind Spot Information SystemIndicators.....................................................385Blind Spot Information SystemLimitations..................................................382Blind Spot Information SystemPrecautions.................................................382Blind Spot Information SystemRequirements.............................................382Blind Spot Information System –Troubleshooting.......................................386Blind Spot Information System –Information Messages................................386Blind Spot Information System WithTrailer Coverage........................................383Blind Spot Information System With TrailerCoverage Limitations..................................384Selecting a Trailer..............................................385Setting a Trailer Length...................................384What Is Blind Spot Information System withTrailer Coverage.............................................383BlueCruise Alerts.........................................359BlueCruise AutomaticCancellation...............................................359BlueCruise......................................................356BlueCruise – Troubleshooting......................360BlueCruise Indicators.................................359BlueCruise Limitations...............................357BlueCruise Precautions.............................356
BlueCruise Requirements.........................357BlueCruise Settings....................................358BlueCruise – Troubleshooting................360BlueCruise – Information Messages..........360Bluetooth®....................................................649Body Control Module Fuse Box.............494Accessing the Body Control Module FuseBox.....................................................................494Identifying the Fuses in the Body ControlModule Fuse Box..........................................494Locating the Body Control Module FuseBox.....................................................................494Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........498Booster Seats...................................................61Brake Coach - Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV).............................................................178Brake Fluid Specification..........................292Brake Over Accelerator - Excluding:Raptor............................................................291Brake Over Accelerator - Raptor.............291Brake Precautions........................................291Brakes...............................................................291Anti-Lock Braking System...............................291Brakes – Troubleshooting..............................292Brakes – Troubleshooting........................292Brakes – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................293Brakes – Warning Lamps................................292Breaking-In.....................................................473
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Calculating Payload...................................406Calculating the Load Limit.......................407Canceling the Set Speed...........................312Capacities and Specifications................578Catalytic Converter.....................................262Catalytic Converter –Troubleshooting............................................262Catalytic Converter Precautions............262Catalytic Converter –Troubleshooting........................................262Catalytic Converter – WarningLamps...............................................................262Center Console Work Surface.................225Center Console Work Surface –Troubleshooting.............................................227
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Connected Vehicle Requirements.........621Connected Vehicle –Troubleshooting........................................622Connected Vehicle – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................622Connecting a Bluetooth® Device.........649Connecting a Trailer....................................414Connecting a Trailer –Troubleshooting.............................................417Hitches....................................................................414Connecting a Trailer Precautions...........414Connecting a Trailer –Troubleshooting.........................................417Connecting a Trailer – InformationMessages..........................................................417Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork.........................................................621Connecting FordPass to the Modem..........621Enabling and Disabling the Modem............621What Is the Modem...........................................621Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-FiNetwork.........................................................621Connecting Your Phone............................644Contacting Us..................................................22Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 2.7L EcoBoost™.........603Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 3.3L.................................603Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 3.5L, Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)............................................605Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 3.5L Ecoboost™,Raptor..........................................................606Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 3.5L Ecoboost™,Vehicles Without: Police Pack............604Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 5.0L.................................605Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 5.2L..................................602Crash and BreakdownInformation.................................................478Automatic Crash Shutoff...............................482Jump Starting the Vehicle.............................480Post-Crash Alert System................................482Recovery Towing................................................483Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......80
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator -Police Responder.........................................81Creating a MyKey.........................................100Creating a Personal Profile......................652Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot..........624Cross Traffic Alert........................................387Cross Traffic Alert –Troubleshooting............................................389Cross Traffic Alert Indicators..................388Cross Traffic Alert Limitations................387Cross Traffic Alert Precautions...............387Cross Traffic Alert –Troubleshooting.......................................389Cross Traffic Alert – InformationMessages.........................................................389Cross Traffic Braking...................................301Cross Traffic Braking –Troubleshooting............................................302Cross Traffic Braking Indicators.............302Cross Traffic Braking Precautions..........301Cross Traffic Braking –Troubleshooting........................................302Cross Traffic Braking – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................303Cross Traffic Braking – InformationMessages.........................................................302Cruise Control...............................................340Cruise Control Indicators...........................341Cup Holders...................................................229Cup Holder Precautions..................................229Customer Information................................681Radio Frequency CertificationLabels...............................................................684Customizing the Instrument ClusterDisplay............................................................177
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Data Privacy.....................................................29Decommissioning Requirements.........680Decommissioning the Vehicle...............680Deleting a Personal Profile......................653Department of Transportation UniformTire Quality Grades...................................537Digital Radio..................................................629Digital Radio Indicators...................................630Digital Radio Limitations................................629How Does Digital Radio Work......................629
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Over the airSee: Software Update Settings....................657Over-the-airSee: Software Update Settings....................657See: Vehicle Software Updates....................657See: Vehicle Software Updates....................657
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Parking Aid Indicators.................................327Parking Aid Precautions............................323Parking Aids...................................................323Front Parking Aid................................................325Parking Aids – Troubleshooting....................327Rear Parking Aid.................................................324Side Parking Aid.................................................326Parking Aids – Troubleshooting.............327Parking Aids – InformationMessages..........................................................327Passive Anti-Theft System.......................134How Does the Passive Anti-Theft SystemWork....................................................................134What Is the Passive Anti-TheftSystem...............................................................134Pedestrian Alert System..............................87Perchlorate......................................................721Performing a System Reset....................659Personalized Settings.................................179Personal Profiles..........................................652Personal Safety SystemComponents..................................................72Personal Safety System™..........................72Phone Menu..................................................644Phone..............................................................644Phone Precautions.....................................644Pickup Bed Anchor Points.......................409Installing and Removing the Pickup BedTie-Down Cleats..........................................409Pickup Bed Anchor PointPrecautions....................................................409Pickup Bed....................................................409Pickup Bed Anchor Points.............................409Pickup Bed Ramps..............................................411Tailgate Anchor Points.....................................410Pickup Bed Precautions...........................409Pickup Bed Ramps........................................411Installing and Removing the Pickup BedRamp Holder....................................................411
Installing and Removing the Pickup BedRamps................................................................412Pickup Bed Ramp Precautions.......................411Storing the Pickup Bed Ramps.....................413Playing Media Using Bluetooth®..........649Playing Media Using the USB Port.........213Playing or Pausing the AudioSource...........................................................626Police Engine Idle - Vehicles With: PolicePack...............................................................238How Does Police Engine Idle Work.............238What Is Police Engine Idle..............................238Post-Crash Alert System..........................482How Does the Post-Crash Alert SystemWork..................................................................482Post-Crash Alert SystemLimitations......................................................482Switching the Post-Crash Alert SystemOff......................................................................482What Is the Post-Crash AlertSystem..............................................................482Power Flow....................................................245How Does Power Flow Work.........................245What is Power Flow..........................................245Power Outlet Indicators.............................215Power Outlet Limitations..........................214Power Outlet..................................................214Power Outlet Precautions.........................214Power Running Board Kick Switch........139Power Running Board Precautions........138Power Running Board Settings...............138Power Running Boards...............................138Power Running Boards –Troubleshooting.............................................139Power Running Boards –Troubleshooting.........................................139Power Running Boards – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................139Power Seats...................................................196Adjusting the Head Restraint.........................196Adjusting the Lumbar Support.....................199Adjusting the Seat Backrest...........................197Adjusting the Seat Cushion.............................197Adjusting the Seat Height...............................198Head Restraint Components.........................196Installing the Head Restraint..........................197Moving the Seat Backward andForward..............................................................197
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