2023 FORD F150 instrument panel

Figure 10 - Top View of the EquipmentMounting Zones
Area on top of the instrumentpanel. The equipment must notinterfere with driver visibility.
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Area on tunnel between theseats.2.
9 in (229 mm).3.
DISPOSING OF AIRBAGS
Contact your authorized dealer as soon aspossible. Airbags must be disposed of byqualified personnel.
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TAILGATE PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: It is extremelydangerous to ride in a cargo area, insideor outside of a vehicle. In a crash, peopleriding in these areas are more likely to beseriously injured or killed. Do not allowpeople to ride in any area of your vehiclethat is not equipped with seats andseatbelts. Make sure everyone in yourvehicle is in a seat and properly using aseatbelt. Failure to follow this warningcould result in serious personal injury ordeath.
OPENING THE TAILGATE
OPENING THE TAILGATE FROMINSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
The vehicle must be in park (P) to operatethe power tailgate.
Press the button on theinstrument panel.
Note:A tone sounds while the tailgateopens.
Note:The tailgate stops and reverses if itdetects an obstruction when opening.
Note:An alert sounds if the electronictailgate is in manual mode.
Note:A pop-up message appears on thetouchscreen if the tailgate is in manualmode asking if you want to change back topower mode.
OPENING THE TAILGATE FROMOUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
1.Unlock the vehicle with the remotecontrol or power door unlock control.
Note:If an intelligent access transmitter iswithin 3 ft (1 m) of the tailgate, the tailgateunlocks when you press the tailgate releasebutton.
2.Press the button in the top of thetailgate handle twice within threeseconds.
OPENING THE TAILGATE USINGTHE REMOTE CONTROL
Press the remote control buttontwice within three seconds.
CLOSING THE TAILGATE
CLOSING THE TAILGATE FROMINSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
Press the button on theinstrument panel.
Note:The tailgate does not close with thetailgate step ajar. A Step Ajar messagedisplays on instrument panel.
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CLOSING THE TAILGATE FROMOUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
You can close the power tailgate by:
•Pressing the tailgate button on yourremote control twice within threeseconds.
•Pressing the button on the tailgateonce.
Note:A tone sounds while the tailgatecloses.
Note:The tailgate stops and reverses if itdetects an obstruction when closing.
Lift-to-Close
To close the tailgate automatically usinglift-to-close, lift the tailgate approximately4 in (10 cm) and hold it for a few seconds.
Note:If the tailgate position is more thanhalfway open, it may not closeautomatically.
Manual Close
You can close the tailgate manually whenyou lift the tailgate in a continuous motion.
If you stop the tailgate motion, thelift-to-close feature engages and powercloses the tailgate.
Putting the Tailgate in Manual Mode
You can put the tailgate in manual modethrough the vehicle settings in yourtouchscreen.
Note:In manual mode, the tailgate onlyopens by the tailgate release button on thetailgate and messaging is reduced.
Note:A pop-up message appears on thetouchscreen if you press the tailgate buttonon the instrument panel when the tailgateis in Manual mode.
CLOSING THE TAILGATE USINGTHE REMOTE CONTROL
Press the remote control buttontwice within three seconds.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING
THE TAILGATE
WARNING: Always properly securecargo to prevent shifting cargo or cargofalling from the vehicle. Failure to do socould result in compromised vehiclestability and serious personal injury tovehicle occupants or others.
WARNING: The tailgate is heavy.Removal of the tailgate requires twoadults. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury or propertydamage.
1.Put the tailgate into manual mode byaccessing the vehicle settings using thetouchscreen.
2.Open the tailgate.
3.Disconnect the power door locks in-lineconnector. It is under the pickup boxon the right-hand side of the vehiclenear the spare tire.
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TAILGATE PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: It is extremelydangerous to ride in a cargo area, insideor outside of a vehicle. In a crash, peopleriding in these areas are more likely to beseriously injured or killed. Do not allowpeople to ride in any area of your vehiclethat is not equipped with seats andseatbelts. Make sure everyone in yourvehicle is in a seat and properly using aseatbelt. Failure to follow this warningcould result in serious personal injury ordeath.
OPENING THE TAILGATE
OPENING THE TAILGATE FROMINSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
The vehicle must be in park (P) to operatethe tailgate.
Press the button on theinstrument panel twice withinthree seconds.
OPENING THE TAILGATE FROMOUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
1.Unlock the vehicle with the remotecontrol or power door unlock control.
Note:If an intelligent access transmitter iswithin 3 ft (1 m) of the tailgate, the tailgateunlocks when you press the tailgate releasebutton.
2.Press the button in the top of thetailgate handle twice within threeseconds.
OPENING THE TAILGATE USINGTHE REMOTE CONTROL
Press the remote control buttontwice within three seconds.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING
THE TAILGATE
WARNING: Always properly securecargo to prevent shifting cargo or cargofalling from the vehicle. Failure to do socould result in compromised vehiclestability and serious personal injury tovehicle occupants or others.
WARNING: The tailgate is heavy.Removal of the tailgate requires twoadults. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury or propertydamage.
Note:Skip to Step 4 if your vehicle doesnot have power door locks.
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Tablet stand.A
Tool inset.B
Clamp pocket.C
Standard and metric ruler.D
Cup holder.E
Tailgate anchors.F
The tailgate work surface contains clamppockets that allows you to secure workmaterial.
Note:Damage could occur to the tailgateif you overload the vertical clamp arm in anydirection.
Note:When you finish using the tailgatework surface, make sure you remove all ofyour belongings, then close the tailgate.
TAILGATE – TROUBLESHOOTING
TAILGATE – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
Reminder to check the tailgate due to it recently being openedfrom the remote control or the button on the instrument panelwhile the vehicle is on and the transmission is not in Park (P).
Check Tailgate Ajar
You must clear the message using the steering wheel controls.Repeatedly closing the tailgate will not clear the message.
Reminder to check if tailgate is closed securely. If messagepersists contact an authorized dealer.Power Tailgate SystemFault Service Now
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ADJUSTING THE PEDALS
WARNING: Do not use the pedaladjustment controls when the vehicle ismoving. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury or death.
Your control is on the left-hand side of thesteering column or on the instrumentpanel.
Farther away from you.A.
Closer to you.B.
You can save and recall the pedal positionswith the memory feature. See MemoryFunction (page 207).
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SWITCHING THE REAR
INTERIOR LAMPS ON AND OFF
The rear interior lamps may be above therear seat or above the rear windows.
Press to switch the lamps on oroff.
Note:If you switch the rear lamps onthrough the overhead console, you cannotswitch them off with the rear lamp switch.
INTERIOR LAMP FUNCTION
WHAT IS THE INTERIOR LAMPFUNCTION
The interior lamp function switches thecourtesy and door lamps on or off.
SWITCHING THE INTERIOR LAMPFUNCTION ON AND OFF
Press to switch the interior lampfunction on and off.
Note:The indicator lamp illuminates amberwhen the door function is off.
ADJUSTING THE INSTRUMENT
PANEL LIGHTING
BRIGHTNESS
The instrument lighting dimmer buttonsare on the lighting control.
Repeatedly press one of thebuttons to adjust the brightness.
AMBIENT LIGHTING (IF EQUIPPED)
SWITCHING AMBIENT LIGHTINGON AND OFF
1.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2.Press Vehicle Settings.
3.Press Ambient Light.
4.Switch Ambient Light on or off.
ADJUSTING AMBIENT LIGHTING
Drag the slider left or right.
INTERIOR LIGHTING –
TROUBLESHOOTING
INTERIOR LIGHTING –FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why do my courtesy lamps or interiorlamps turn off when I have themswitched on when I switch my vehicleoff?
The battery saver turns the courtesylamps and interior lamps off after ashort period of time after you switchyour vehicle off.
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IDENTIFYING THE CLIMATE
CONTROL UNIT
Depending on your vehicle options, thecontrols could look different than what yousee here.
SWITCHING CLIMATE
CONTROL ON AND OFF
Press the button.
SWITCHING RECIRCULATED
AIR ON AND OFF
Press the button to recirculateair currently in the passengercompartment.
Note:Recirculated air may turn offautomatically, or prevent you from switchingon in all air flow modes except MAX A/C toreduce the risk of fogging. Recirculation mayalso turn on and off automatically in variousair distribution control combinations toimprove heating or cooling efficiency.
SWITCHING AIR
CONDITIONING ON AND OFF
Press the button.
Note:Under certain conditions, the airconditioning compressor could continue tooperate after you switch air conditioning off.
Note:To keep the system and itscomponents fully functional, switch airconditioning on and let your vehicle idle atleast once per month for a minimum of twominutes.
SWITCHING DEFROST ON AND
OFF
Press the button to activate theselection screen.
Press the button on thetouchscreen to switch thewindshield air vents on.
Make sure that the instrumentpanel air vents are switched off.
Make sure that the footwell airvents are switched off.
SWITCHING MAXIMUM
DEFROST ON AND OFF
Press the button.
Air flows through the windshield air vents,and the blower motor adjusts to thehighest speed.
You can also use this setting to defog andclear the windshield of a thin covering ofice.
Note:To prevent window fogging, youcannot select recirculated air whenmaximum defrost is on.
Note:The heated rear window also turnson when you select maximum defrost.
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