2023 FORD F150 remote control

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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PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM
WHAT IS THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
The passive anti-theft system preventssomeone from starting the vehicle with anincorrectly coded key.
Note:Do not leave a duplicate coded keyin your vehicle. Always take the keys andlock all the doors when leaving your vehicle.
HOW DOES THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM WORK
The passive anti-theft system arms whenyou switch the ignition off.
It disarms when the ignition is switched onwith a correctly coded key.
Note:The system is not compatible withnon-Ford aftermarket remote start systems.
Note:Do not leave a duplicate coded keyin your vehicle. Always take the keys andlock all doors when leaving your vehicle.
ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)
WHAT IS THE ANTI-THEFT ALARMSYSTEM
The anti-theft alarm system warns you ofan unauthorized entry to your vehicle.
HOW DOES THE ANTI-THEFTALARM SYSTEM WORK
When armed, the anti-theft alarm istriggered in any of the following ways:
•If someone opens a door, the tailgateor the hood without a correctly codedkey or remote control.
•If you turn the power on without acorrectly coded key.
•If the interior sensors detect movementinside your vehicle.
•If the inclination sensors detect anattempt to raise your vehicle.
•If someone disconnects the vehiclebattery or the battery backup alarm.
•If someone disconnects the trailer. SeeConnecting a Trailer (page 414).
Any further attempts to carry out one ofthe above, sounds the alarm again.
If the anti-theft alarm is triggered, thealarm horn sounds for 30 seconds and theturn signals flash for five minutes.
WHAT IS THE PERIMETER ALARM
The perimeter alarm is designed to detectunauthorized access to your vehicle.
WHAT ARE THE INTERIORSENSORS (If Equipped)
The interior sensors are designed to detectany movement inside your vehicle.
The interior sensors are in the overheadconsole.
Note:Do not cover the interior sensors.
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WHAT ARE THE INCLINATIONSENSORS (If Equipped)
The inclination sensor is designed to detectan attempt to raise your vehicle, forexample to remove a wheel or to tow itaway.
ARMING THE ANTI-THEFT ALARMSYSTEM
The alarm is ready to arm when yourvehicle is switched off.
Lock your vehicle with your remote controlto arm the alarm.
DISARMING THE ANTI-THEFTALARM SYSTEM
Disarm the alarm by performing any of thefollowing actions:
•Unlock the doors or luggagecompartment with the remote control.
•Switch your vehicle on or start yourvehicle.
ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM
SETTINGS (IF EQUIPPED)
WHAT ARE THE ALARM SECURITYLEVELS
You can select two levels of alarm security,motion sensors on and motion sensors off.
Motion Sensors On
Motion sensors on is the standard setting.
In motion sensors on, all equipped sensorsare on when you arm the alarm.
Note:Do not arm the alarm with motionsensors on if passengers, animals or othermoving objects are inside your vehicle.
Motion Sensors Off
In motion sensors off, the interior sensorand the inclination sensor are off when youarm the alarm.
All the other equipped sensors activatewhen you arm the alarm in this mode.
SETTING THE ALARM SECURITYLEVEL
1.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2.Press Vehicle.
3.Press Alarm System.
4.Press Motion Sensors.
5.Press a setting.
WHAT IS ASK ON EXIT
You can choose which level of security yourequire after you switch the ignition off.
Note:If you do not choose a setting, thesystem defaults to all sensors.
SWITCHING ASK ON EXIT ON ANDOFF
1.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2.Press Vehicle.
3.Press Alarm System.
4.Switch Ask on Exit on or off.
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SECURITY – FREQUENTLY ASKEDQUESTIONS
What should I do if there is anypotential alarm problem with myvehicle?
Take all remote controls to anauthorized dealer if there is anypotential alarm problem with yourvehicle.
What should I do if the vehicle is unableto start with a correctly coded key?
Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
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POWER RUNNING BOARD
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: In extreme climates,excessive ice buildup may occur, causingthe running boards not to deploy. Makesure that the running boards havedeployed, and have finished movingbefore attempting to step on them. Therunning boards will resume normalfunction once the blockage is cleared.
WARNING: Switch off the runningboards before jacking or placing anyobject under your vehicle. Never placeyour hand between the extended runningboard and your vehicle. A moving runningboard may cause injury.
Do not use the running boards, front andrear hinge assemblies, running boardmotors, or the running board underbodymounts to lift your vehicle when jacking.Use proper jacking points.
The running boards could move slower incold temperatures.
POWER RUNNING BOARD
SETTINGS
1.Press Features on the touchscreen.
2.Press Power Running Board.
3.Press SETTINGS.
Power Boards Modes
Note:When the vehicle speed is more than3 mph (5 km/h), the option to select themodes disables, to avoid unintendedoperation.
Note:The power running boards reversedirection and move to the end of travel ifthey encounter an object when moving.Keep the power running boards andbrackets clean for optimum performance.
Off
The power running boards remain stowed,regardless of door position.
Auto
The power running boards deploy whenyou approach your vehicle with a remotecontrol, unlock the door or open the door.
The power running boards stow:
•After a few seconds when you closethe doors.
•Instantly after you close and lock thedoors.
•If you unlock the door but do not openit, after the timeout.
•If you have switched approachdetection on and do not open a doorbefore the auto timer setting expires.
•When the vehicle speed is more than3 mph (5 km/h).
Note:When you select this mode, an optiondisplays that allows you to select how longthe running boards stay deployed withoutopening the door.
Out
The power running boards remaindeployed, regardless of door position. Thepower running boards stow when thevehicle speed is more than 5 km/h, and themode changes to auto. You need to selectOut mode again if you want the powerrunning boards to stay deployed at the endof each trip.
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Approach detection
When you switch approach detection onwith auto switched on, the running boardsdeploy when you approach your vehiclewith a remote control.
POWER RUNNING BOARD
KICK SWITCH
You can use the power running board kickswitch to deploy and stow the runningboards without opening or closing the door.
Press the switch with your foot to use thepower running board kick switch.
Pressing the kick switch with the powerrunning boards stowed switches the modeto Out.
Pressing the kick switch with the powerrunning boards deployed switches themode to Auto.
Note:When you use the kick switch, thepower running board mode changes untilyou press the kick switch again.
You can change the kick switch settingthrough the touchscreen. See PowerRunning Board Settings (page 138).
Kick switch
Always active
The kick switch is on regardless of whetherthe doors are locked or unlocked.
Only while unlocked
The kick switch is on only with the doorsunlocked.
POWER RUNNING BOARDS –
TROUBLESHOOTING
POWER RUNNING BOARDS –FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why is there unwanted noise comingfrom my power running boards?
The power running board mechanismcould trap debris such as mud, dirt,snow, ice and salt. If this happens, setthe running boards to the deployedposition. Then, wash the system, inparticular the front and rear hingearms, with a high-pressure car washwand.
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On and off button.A
Settings menu.B
Exterior lamp indicators.C
Individual zones on and off.D
All zones on and off.E
You can use zone lighting when yourvehicle is on or off. When it is off, thelighting turns off after a certain period oftime.
You can also use individual zone controlsto switch on each zone.
Note:Make sure to remove exterior lightingcovers when using zone lighting.
Note:When your vehicle is off and the timerhas one minute remaining, the directionindicators flash six times.
Note:Indicators on the touchscreenilluminate when the lights outside of thezone lighting control are on.
Note:You can remotely control the zonelighting using the FordPass app.
Note:Vehicles without spot lamps onlyhave two zones.
EXTERIOR ZONE LIGHTINGSETTINGS
1.Press Features on the touchscreen.
2.Press Zone Lighting.
3.Press the settings menu in the upperright-hand corner.
4.Press a setting.
Enable Autolamp Override
This setting allows your vehicle to overridethe autolamps when using zone lighting.
When you access zone lighting for the firsttime, you can choose this setting. You canchange this setting at any time.
Include Reverse Lamps
This setting turns the reverse lamps onwhen you switch the rear lighting zone on.
Switch this setting off if you have a backupalarm installed to prevent the reverselamps from turning on and sounding thealarm when using zone lighting.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM
CONTROL
HOW DOES AUTOMATIC HIGHBEAM CONTROL WORK
Automatic high beam control turns thehigh beams on if it is dark enough and noother traffic is present. If it detects anapproaching vehicle’s headlamps or taillamps, or street lighting ahead, the systemturns the high beams off.
A camera sensor, centrally mountedbehind the windshield of your vehicle,continuously monitors conditions to turnthe high beams on and off.
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SWITCHING ALL OF THE
INTERIOR LAMPS ON AND OFF
The lamps turn on under the followingconditions:
•You open any door.
•You press a button on the remotecontrol.
•You press the all lamps on button onthe overhead console.
Press to switch all interior lampson or off.
SWITCHING THE FRONT
INTERIOR LAMPS ON AND OFF
- EXCLUDING: POLICE
RESPONDER
The front interior lamp switches are on theoverhead console.
Note:The position of each button on theoverhead console depends on your vehicle.
Individual Map Lamps
Press to switch the left-handindividual dome lamp on and off.
Press to switch the right-handindividual dome lamp on and off.
SWITCHING THE FRONT
INTERIOR LAMPS ON AND OFF
- POLICE RESPONDER
The front interior lamp switches are on theoverhead console.
Note:The position of each button on theoverhead console depends on your vehicle.
Night Vision Red Task Lamp
Press to switch the lamp on oroff.
Individual Map Lamps
Press to switch the left-handindividual dome lamp on and off.
Press to switch the right-handindividual dome lamp on and off.
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