2023 FORD F150 Owners Manual

REAR PARKING AID AUDIBLEWARNINGS
A warning tone sounds when your vehicleapproaches an object. As your vehiclemoves closer to an object, the rate of thetone increases. The warning tonecontinuously sounds when an object is 12 in(30 cm) or less from the rear bumper.
If your vehicle remains stationary for a fewseconds, the audible warning turns off. Ifyour vehicle moves backward the tonesounds again.
Note:When the parking aid system soundsa tone, the audio system could reduce theset volume.
FRONT PARKING AID (IF EQUIPPED)
WHAT IS THE FRONT PARKINGAID
Front parking sensors detect objects infront of your vehicle.
FRONT PARKING AIDLIMITATIONS
The front parking aid sensors are activewhen your vehicle is in any position otherthan park (P) and the vehicle speed is lessthan 5 mph (8 km/h).
The sensor coverage area is up to 28 in(70 cm) from the bumper.
If your vehicle is in reverse (R), the frontparking aid detects objects when yourvehicle is moving at a low speed or anobject is moving toward your vehicle andprovides an audible warning, for exampleanother vehicle at a low speed. If yourvehicle remains stationary for a fewseconds, the audible warning turns off.Visual indication is always active in reverse(R).
If your vehicle is in any forward gear, thefront parking aid provides audible warningsand visual indication when your vehicle ismoving at a speed of 5 mph (8 km/h) orbelow and the system detects an objectwithin the detection zone. If your vehicleremains stationary for a few seconds, thevisual indication and audible warning turnsoff.
If your vehicle is in neutral (N), the frontand rear sensors provide visual indicationonly when your vehicle is moving below aspeed of 5 mph (8 km/h) and obstaclesare detected inside the detection areas.Once your vehicle stops, the visualindication and audible warning stops aftera few seconds.
LOCATING THE FRONT PARKINGAID SENSORS
The front parking aid sensors are in thefront bumper.
FRONT PARKING AID AUDIBLEWARNINGS
A warning tone sounds when there is anobject within 28 in (70 cm) from the frontbumper. As your vehicle moves closer toan object, the rate of the tone increases.
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The warning tone continuously soundswhen an object is 12 in (30 cm) or less fromthe front bumper.
Note:If the detected object is 12 in (30 cm)or less from your vehicle, visual indicationremains on.
SIDE PARKING AID (IF EQUIPPED)
WHAT IS THE SIDE PARKING AID
The front and rear outermost parking aidsensors map objects that are near to thesides of your vehicle.
SIDE PARKING AID LIMITATIONS
The sensor coverage is up to 24 in (60 cm)from the sides of your vehicle.
The side parking aid may not function if:
•Your vehicle remains stationary for overtwo minutes.
•The anti-lock brake system activates.
•The traction control system activates.
•Your vehicle is in park (P).
•The steering wheel angle informationis not available. You must drive at least492 ft (150 m) above 19 mph(30 km/h) to reset the steering wheelangle information.
Note:If you switch traction control off, theside sensing system also turns off.
To reinitialize the system, drive the lengthof your vehicle.
The side parking aid does not detect anobject that is moving toward the side ofyour vehicle, for example another vehiclemoving at a low speed, if it does not passa front or rear parking aid sensor.
If the transmission is in reverse (R), the sidesensing system provides audible warnings.When your vehicle is moving slowly,obstacles are detected within 24 in(60 cm) and are inside the driving path ofyour vehicle. If your vehicle remainsstationary for a few seconds, the audiblewarning turns off. Visual indication isalways present in reverse (R).
If your vehicle is in neutral (N), the sidesensing system provides visual indicationonly when your vehicle is moving slowlyand there is a front or rear parking aidobstacle detected, and the side obstacleis within 24 in (60 cm) from the side ofyour vehicle. If your vehicle remainsstationary for a few seconds, the visualindication turns off.
If the transmission is in drive (D) or anyother forward gear, the side sensing systemprovides audible and visual warnings.When your vehicle is moving slowly,obstacles are detected within 24 in(60 cm) and are inside the driving path ofyour vehicle. If your vehicle remainsstationary for a few seconds, the visualindication and audible warning turns off.
LOCATING THE SIDE PARKING AIDSENSORS
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The side parking sensors are in the frontand rear bumpers.
SIDE PARKING AID AUDIBLEWARNINGS
When the side parking aid detects anobject within the coverage area and thedriving path of your vehicle, an audiblewarning sounds. As your vehicle movescloser to the object, the rate of the toneincreases.
PARKING AID INDICATORS
The system provides object distanceindication through the information display.
•As the distance to the objectdecreases, the indicator blocksilluminate and move toward the vehicleicon.
•If there is no object detected, thedistance indicator blocks are grey.
Visual indication remains on when thetransmission is in reverse (R). When youstop your vehicle, visual indication turnsoff after four seconds.
If the parking aids are not available, theside distance indicator blocks do notdisplay.
PARKING AIDS –
TROUBLESHOOTING
PARKING AIDS – INFORMATIONMESSAGES
If a fault is present in the parking aids, awarning message appears in theinstrument cluster or the touchscreen.
Note:When the front or rear park aidpresents a fault message, the side parkingaid also disables.
Note:Depending on your vehicle type, thisfeature could include a light on the parkingaid button that momentarily flashes toindicate a system fault. The light remainson until you resolve the concern.
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ActionMessage
The system detects a condition thatrequires service. Have your vehicle checkedas soon as possible.
Park Aid Fault
Inclement weather, ice, mud, or water isblocking the sensor, causing the system tobecome unavailable. You can typicallyclean the sensor to resolve.
Sensor Blocked
A correct trailer connection is sensed duringa given ignition cycle.Trailer Connected
Displays the park aid status.Front Park Aid On Off
Displays the park aid status.Rear Park Aid On Off
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WHAT IS THE REAR VIEW
CAMERA
The rear view camera provides a videoimage of the area behind your vehicle whenthe transmission is in reverse (R).
The rear view camera button ison the instrument panel.
REAR VIEW CAMERA
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: The rear view camerasystem is a reverse aid supplementdevice that still requires the driver to useit in conjunction with the interior andexterior mirrors for maximum coverage.
WARNING: Objects that are closeto either corner of the bumper or underthe bumper, might not be seen on thescreen due to the limited coverage of thecamera system.
WARNING: Reverse your vehicleslowly. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in the loss of control of yourvehicle, personal injury or death.
WARNING: Use caution when therear cargo door is ajar. If the rear cargodoor is ajar, the camera will be out ofposition and the video image could beincorrect. All guide lines disappear whenthe rear cargo door is ajar. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury.
WARNING: Do not switch thecamera features on or off when yourvehicle is moving.
Note: When towing, the camera only seeswhat you are towing. This might not provideadequate coverage and you might not seesome objects. In some vehicles, the guidelines may disappear when you connect thetrailer tow connector.
LOCATING THE REAR VIEW
CAMERA
The rear view camera is on the tailgate. Itprovides a video image of the area behindyour vehicle.
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REAR VIEW CAMERA GUIDE
LINES
Active guide lines.A
Centerline.B
Fixed guide line: Green zone.C
Fixed guide line: Yellow zone.D
Fixed guide line: Red zone.E
Rear bumper.F
Active guide lines only show with fixedguide lines. To use active guide lines, turnthe steering wheel to point the guide linestoward an intended path. If the steeringwheel position changes while reversing,your vehicle might deviate from theintended path.
The fixed and active guide lines fade in andout depending on the steering wheelposition. The active guide lines do notdisplay when the steering wheel positionis straight.
Use caution while reversing. Objects in thered zone are closest to your vehicle andobjects in the green zone are farther away.Objects get closer to your vehicle as theymove from the green zone to the yellow orred zones. Use the side view mirrors andrear view mirror to get better coverage onboth sides and rear of your vehicle.
Note:Active guide lines and fixed guidelines are only available when thetransmission is in reverse (R).
Note:The centerline is only available if theactive or fixed guide lines are on.
Note:Not all camera modes work properlywithout an auxiliary camera.
REAR VIEW CAMERA
SETTINGS
ZOOMING THE REAR VIEWCAMERA IN AND OUT
WARNING: When manual zoom ison, the full area behind your vehicle maynot show. Be aware of your surroundingswhen using the manual zoom feature.
Selectable settings for this feature arezoom in (+) and zoom out (-). Press thesymbol on the camera screen to changethe view. The default setting is zoom off.
This allows you to get a closer view of anobject behind your vehicle. The zoomedimage keeps the bumper in the image toprovide a reference. The zoom is onlyactive while the transmission is in reverse(R).
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Note:Zooming in also engages park holdwhich applies the electric park brake whenyou shift to park (P). When you press thezoom button, the electronic park holdbutton illuminates on the touchscreen. SeeConnecting a Trailer (page 414).
Note:Manual zoom is only available whenthe transmission is in reverse (R).
Note:Only the centerline shows when youenable manual zoom.
SWITCHING REAR VIEW CAMERADELAY ON AND OFF
1.Press Features on the touchscreen.
2.Press Driver Assistance.
3.Press Rear View Camera.
4.Switch Rear View Camera Delay on oroff.
When shifting the transmission out ofreverse (R) and into any gear other thanpark (P), the camera image remains in thedisplay until:
•Your vehicle speed reachesapproximately 5 mph (8 km/h).
•You shift your vehicle into park (P).
SWITCHING THE REAR VIEWCAMERA VIEW
Press to access the differentcamera views.
Rear normal view provides animage of what is directly behindyour vehicle.
Rear split view provides anextended view of what is behindyour vehicle.
The hitch view provides animage of the area around thetow hitch.
Note:The rear normal view and hitch vieware also available when your vehicle is indrive (D).
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WHAT IS THE 360 DEGREE
CAMERA
The 360 degree camera system consistsof front, side and rear cameras whichprovide visibility around your vehicle.
HOW DOES THE 360 DEGREE
CAMERA WORK
The 360 Degree Camera system:
•Allows you to see what is directly infront of or behind your vehicle.
•Provides a cross traffic view in front ofand behind your vehicle.
•Allows you to see a top-down view ofthe area outside your vehicle, includingthe blind spots and obstacles near yourvehicle.
360 DEGREE CAMERA
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: The 360 degreecamera system still requires the driverto use it in conjunction with looking outof the windows, and checking the interiorand exterior mirrors for maximumcoverage.
WARNING: Objects that are closeto either corner of the bumper or underthe bumper, might not be seen on thescreen due to the limited coverage of thecamera system.
WARNING: Do not switch thecamera features on or off when yourvehicle is moving.
WARNING: You are responsible forcontrolling your vehicle at all times. Thesystem is designed to be an aid and doesnot relieve you of your responsibility todrive with due care and attention. Failureto follow this instruction could result inthe loss of control of your vehicle,personal injury or death.
WARNING: Use caution when thetailgate is ajar. If the tailgate is ajar, thecamera is out of position and the videoimage could be incorrect. All guide linesdisappear when the tailgate is ajar.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury.
WARNING: When manual zoom ison, the full area behind your vehicle maynot show. Be aware of your surroundingswhen using the manual zoom feature.
LOCATING THE 360 DEGREE
CAMERAS - EXCLUDING:
RAPTOR/TREMOR
Cargo Bed Camera
Rear View Camera
The rear view camera is on the tailgate. Itprovides a video image of the area behindyour vehicle.
Front View Camera
The front view camera is in the grille. Itprovides a video image of the area in frontof your vehicle.
Side View Camera
The side view camera is on the outsidemirror. It provides a video image of the areaon the sides of your vehicle to aid you whenparking or when backing up a trailer.
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