2023 FORD F150 Owners Manual

braking in all forward gears, which slowsyour vehicle and assists you in controllingyour vehicle when descending a slope. Theamount of downshift braking providedvaries based on the amount you press thebrake pedal.
The system tunes the steering andsuspension to enhance driving comfortwhen towing or carrying heavy loads.
The electronic locking differential isavailable below 25 mph (40 km/h). SeeSwitching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off (page 288).
TRAIL - LHD RWD/4X2
Trail mode is for off-road drivingon muddy, rutted, soft or uneventerrain. This mode lowersthrottle response to increase wheel spinto keep the tires clear and to preventgetting stuck.
The electronic locking differential isavailable below 25 mph (40 km/h). SeeSwitching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off (page 288).
DRIVE MODE CONTROL –
TROUBLESHOOTING
DRIVE MODE CONTROL –WARNING LAMPS
Some drive modes reducetraction and stability controlperformance and the indicatorilluminates in the instrument cluster.
DRIVE MODE CONTROL – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
You have selected a four-wheel drive modethat is not available in the current drivemode. Select an available four-wheel drivemode.
Selected 4x4 Mode Not Available in CurrentDrive Mode
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DRIVE MODE CONTROL –FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why did the system default to normalmode?
If a mode is unavailable due to asystem fault, it defaults to normalmode and the driveline settings remainthe same as prior to the system fault.
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WHAT IS THE LANE KEEPING
SYSTEM
The lane keeping system alerts you byproviding temporary steering assistanceor steering wheel vibration when it detectsan unintended lane departure.
HOW DOES THE LANE
KEEPING SYSTEM WORK
The lane keeping system uses a forwardlooking camera mounted on the windshieldto monitor vehicle movement within thetravel lane.
When the camera detects a drift out of thetravel lane, the lane keeping system alertsthe driver by vibrating the steering wheel,or aids the driver by providing a smallsteering input to move the vehicle backinto the travel lane.
The driver can select one of three modes:
•Alert (If Equipped)
•Aid
•Alert + Aid
LANE KEEPING SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS
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: The system will notoperate if the sensor cannot track theroad lane markings.
WARNING: The sensor mayincorrectly track lane markings as otherstructures or objects. This can result ina false or missed warning.
WARNING: In cold and severeweather conditions the system may notfunction. Rain, snow and spray can alllimit sensor performance.
WARNING: The system may notoperate properly if the sensor is blocked.Keep the windshield free fromobstruction.
WARNING: If damage occurs in theimmediate area surrounding the sensor,have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
WARNING: The system may notcorrectly operate if your vehicle is fittedwith a suspension kit not approved byus.
WARNING: Large contrasts inoutside lighting can limit sensorperformance.
LANE KEEPING SYSTEM
LIMITATIONS
The lane keeping system only operateswhen the vehicle speed is greater than40 mph (64 km/h).
The system works when the camera candetect at least one lane marking.
Note:When you select Aid or Alert and Aidmode and the system detects no steeringactivity for a short period of time, the systemalerts you to put your hands on the steeringwheel. The system may detect a light gripor touch on the steering wheel as hands-offdriving.
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The lane keeping system may not correctlyoperate in any of the following conditions:
•The lane keeping system does notdetect at least one lane marking.
•You switch the turn signal on.
•You apply direct steering, acceleratefast or brake hard.
•The vehicle speed is less than 40 mph(64 km/h).
•The anti-lock brake, stability control ortraction control system activates.
•The lane is too narrow.
•Something is obscuring the camera orit is unable to detect the lane markingsdue to environment, traffic or vehicleconditions.
•Entering or exiting a tight curve whendriving at high speeds.
The lane keeping system may not correctlane positioning in any of the followingconditions:
•High winds.
•Uneven road surfaces.
•Heavy or uneven loads.
•Incorrect tire pressure.
SWITCHING THE LANE
KEEPING SYSTEM ON AND
OFF
To activate the lane keepingsystem, press the button on thesteering wheel.
To deactivate the lane keeping system,press the button again.
Note:When switching the system on or offa message appears in the information andentertainment display to show the status.
Note:The system stores the on or offsetting until manually changed, unless itdetects a MyKey™. If the system detects aMyKey™, it defaults to the last setting forthat MyKey™.
Note: If the system detects a MyKey™,pressing the button does not affect the onor off status of the system. You can onlychange the mode and intensity settings.
SWITCHING THE LANE
KEEPING SYSTEM MODE
The lane keeping system has differentsettings that you can view or adjust usingthe information display.
The system stores the last known selectionfor each of these settings. You do not needto readjust your settings each time youswitch on the system.
To change the lane keeping system mode,use the touchscreen:
1.Press Features on the touchscreen.
2.Press Driver Assistance.
3.Press Lane-Keeping System.
4.Press Lane-Keeping Mode.
5.Select a mode.
Note:The system remembers the lastsetting when you start your vehicle. If thesystem detects a MyKey™, it defaults to thelast setting for that MyKey™.
ALERT MODE
WHAT IS ALERT MODE
Alert mode vibrates the steering wheelwhen it detects an unintended lanedeparture.
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HOW DOES ALERT MODE WORK
When in alert mode, the lane keepingsystem alerts you by vibrating the steeringwheel. The intensity of the vibration is setthrough the lane keeping system menu.
ADJUSTING THE STEERINGWHEEL VIBRATION INTENSITY
To change the steering wheel vibrationintensity, use the touchscreen:
1.Press Features on the touchscreen.
2.Press Driver Assistance.
3.Press Lane-Keeping System.
4.Press Lane-Keeping Intensity.
5.Select an intensity setting.
AID MODE
WHAT IS AID MODE
Aid mode provides temporary steeringassistance toward the center of the lane.
HOW DOES AID MODE WORK
The lane keeping system aids you whenan unintentional lane departure occurs.The system provides a small steering inputto move the vehicle towards the center ofthe lane.
ALERT AND AID MODE
WHAT IS ALERT AND AID MODE
Alert and aid mode uses multiple featuresto keep you in your lane. The system firstprovides a small steering input to bringyour vehicle back towards the center ofthe lane. If your vehicle moves too far outof the center of the lane the system alertsyou with vibration in the steering wheel.
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HOW DOES ALERT AND AID MODEWORK
Alert.A
Aid.B
The lane keeping system detects a lanedeparture and provides aid when thevehicles enters B and applies theadditional alert warning if A is entered.
LANE KEEPING SYSTEM
INDICATORS
If you switch the lane keeping system on,a graphic with lane markings appears inthe information display.
When you switch the system off, the lanemarking graphics do not display.
Note:The overhead vehicle graphic maystill display if adaptive cruise control isenabled.
While the lane keeping system is on, thecolor of the lane markings change toindicate the system status.
RedYellowGreenGray
Indicates that thesystem is providingor has just provideda lane keeping alertwarning.
Indicates that thesystem is providingor has just provideda lane keeping aidintervention.
Indicates that thesystem is availableor ready to provide awarning or interven-tion on the indicatedside.
Indicates that thesystem is tempor-arily unavailable toprovide a warning orintervention on theindicated side.
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LANE KEEPING SYSTEM – TROUBLESHOOTING
LANE KEEPING SYSTEM – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
The system has malfunctioned. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.Lane Keeping Sys. Malfunction ServiceRequired
The system has detected a condition thathas caused the system to be temporarilyunavailable.
Front Camera Temporarily Not Available
The system has detected a condition thatrequires you to clean the windshield in orderfor it to operate properly.
Front Camera Low Visibility Clean Screen
The system has malfunctioned. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.Front Camera Malfunction Service Required
The system requests that you keep yourhands on the steering wheel.Keep Hands on Steering Wheel
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LANE KEEPING SYSTEM – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why is the feature not available (lane markings are gray) when I can see the lane markingson the road?
Your vehicle speed is less than 40 mph (65 km/h).
The sun is shining directly into the camera lens.
A quick intentional lane change has occurred.
Your vehicle stays too close to the lane markings for an extended interval of time.
Driving at high speeds in curves.
The last alert warning or aid intervention occurred a short time ago.
Ambiguous lane markings, for example, in construction zones.
Rapid transition from light to dark, or from dark to light.
Sudden offset in lane markings.
ABS or AdvanceTrac™ is active.
There is a camera blockage due to dirt, grime, fog, frost or water on the windshield.
You are driving too close to the vehicle in front of you.
Transitioning between no lane markings to lane markings, or vice versa.
There is standing water on the road.
Faint lane markings, for example, partial yellow lane markings on concrete roads.
Lane width is too narrow or too wide.
You have not calibrated the camera after a windshield replacement.
Driving on tight or on uneven roads.
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