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How Does Drive Mode Control Work -Raptor.........................................................362
Selecting a Drive Mode - King Ranch/Lariat/Limited/Platinum/XL/XLT........................................................................363
Selecting a Drive Mode - Raptor..........364
Drive Modes..................................................365
Drive Mode Control – Troubleshooting........................................................................373
Lane Keeping System
What Is the Lane Keeping System.......375
How Does the Lane Keeping SystemWork.............................................................375
Lane Keeping System Precautions......375
Lane Keeping System Limitations........375
Switching the Lane Keeping System Onand Off........................................................376
Switching the Lane Keeping SystemMode............................................................376
Alert Mode.....................................................376
Aid Mode.........................................................377
Alert and Aid Mode.....................................377
Lane Keeping System Indicators..........378
Lane Keeping System – Troubleshooting........................................................................379
Blind Spot InformationSystem
What Is Blind Spot Information System........................................................................382
How Does Blind Spot InformationSystem Work............................................382
Blind Spot Information SystemPrecautions...............................................382
Blind Spot Information SystemLimitations................................................382
Blind Spot Information SystemRequirements..........................................382
Switching Blind Spot InformationSystem On and Off................................383
Locating the Blind Spot InformationSystem Sensors......................................383
Blind Spot Information System WithTrailer Coverage......................................383
Blind Spot Information SystemIndicators...................................................385
Blind Spot Information System –Troubleshooting.....................................386
Cross Traffic Alert
What Is Cross Traffic Alert.......................387
How Does Cross Traffic Alert Work......387
Cross Traffic Alert Precautions..............387
Cross Traffic Alert Limitations...............387
Switching Cross Traffic Alert On and Off.......................................................................388
Locating the Cross Traffic Alert Sensors.......................................................................388
Cross Traffic Alert Indicators.................388
Cross Traffic Alert – Troubleshooting.......................................................................389
Pre-Collision Assist
What Is Pre-Collision Assist...................390
How Does Pre-Collision Assist Work.......................................................................390
Pre-Collision Assist Precautions..........390
Pre-Collision Assist Limitations.............391
Switching Pre-Collision Assist On andOff - Police Responder.........................392
Switching Pre-Collision Assist On andOff................................................................392
Locating the Pre-Collision Assist Sensors........................................................................393
Distance Indication....................................393
Distance Alert..............................................395
Automatic Emergency Braking.............396
Evasive Steering Assist............................396
Pre-Collision Assist – Troubleshooting........................................................................397
Driver Alert
What Is Driver Alert....................................399
How Does Driver Alert Work...................399
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Driver Alert Precautions...........................399
Driver Alert Limitations............................399
Switching Driver Alert On and Off.......399
Driver Alert – Troubleshooting.............400
Speed Sign Recognition
What Is Speed Sign Recognition...........401
How Does Speed Sign Recognition Work........................................................................401
Speed Sign Recognition Precautions........................................................................401
Speed Sign Recognition Limitations........................................................................401
Speed Sign Recognition Indicators......402
Setting the Speed Sign RecognitionSpeed Warning.......................................402
Setting the Speed Sign RecognitionSpeed Tolerance....................................402
Speed Sign Recognition –Troubleshooting.....................................402
Load Carrying
Load Carrying Precautions.....................404
Using a Slide-In Camper.........................405
Locating the Safety ComplianceCertification Labels...............................405
What Is the Gross Axle Weight Rating.......................................................................405
What Is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.......................................................................405
What Is the Gross Combined WeightRating.........................................................406
Calculating Payload..................................406
Calculating the Load Limit......................407
Pickup Bed
Pickup Bed Precautions..........................409
Pickup Bed Anchor Points......................409
Tailgate Anchor Points..............................410
Pickup Bed Ramps.......................................411
Connecting a Trailer
Connecting a Trailer Precautions..........414
Hitches............................................................414
Connecting a Trailer...................................414
Trailer Lighting Check................................416
Connecting a Trailer – Troubleshooting.........................................................................417
Towing a Trailer
Towing a Trailer Precautions...................418
Trailer Brake Precautions.........................418
Towing a Trailer Limitations....................419
Loading Your Trailer....................................419
Trailer Towing Hints....................................419
Launching or Retrieving a Boat orPersonal Watercraft..............................420
Towing Weights and Dimensions..........421
Towing a Trailer – Troubleshooting......423
Integrated Trailer BrakeController
What Is the Integrated Trailer BrakeController...................................................425
Integrated Trailer Brake ControllerPrecautions...............................................425
Using the Integrated Trailer BrakeController...................................................425
Adjusting the Integrated Trailer BrakeController Mode......................................427
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Troubleshooting.....................................428
Trailer Sway Control
How Does Trailer Sway Control Work.......................................................................430
Trailer Sway Control Precautions.........430
Switching Trailer Sway Control On andOff................................................................430
Trailer Hitching Assistance
What Is Trailer Hitching Assistance......431
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How Does Trailer Hitching AssistanceWork.............................................................431
Trailer Hitching Assistance Precautions.........................................................................431
Trailer Hitching Assistance Limitations........................................................................432
Switching Trailer Hitching Assistance Onand Off.......................................................432
Using Trailer Hitching Assistance.........432
Trailer Hitching Assistance Indicators........................................................................433
Smart Hitch
What Is Smart Hitch..................................435
How Does Smart Hitch Work.................435
Smart Hitch Limitations...........................435
Using Smart Hitch......................................435
Onboard Scales
What Is Onboard Scales..........................437
How Does Onboard Scales Work.........437
Onboard Scales Limitations...................437
Using Onboard Scales..............................437
Trailer Backup Assistance
What is Trailer Backup Assistance......439
How Does Trailer Backup AssistanceWork............................................................439
Trailer Backup Assistance Precautions........................................................................439
Setting Up the Trailer Backup Assistancefor a Conventional Trailer....................439
Switching Trailer Backup Assistance Onand Off.......................................................443
Using the Trailer Backup AssistanceController..................................................444
Using the Trailer Backup AssistanceViews..........................................................444
Trailer Backup Assistance –Troubleshooting......................................447
Trailer Reverse Guidance
What Is Trailer Reverse Guidance........454
How Does Trailer Reverse GuidanceWork............................................................454
Trailer Reverse Guidance Precautions........................................................................454
Setting Up Trailer Reverse Guidance fora Conventional Trailer..........................454
Switching Trailer Reverse Guidance Onand Off.......................................................458
Using Trailer Reverse Guidance Views.......................................................................458
Trailer Reverse Guidance –Troubleshooting.....................................460
Driving Hints
Off-Road Driving........................................466
Cold Weather Precautions......................472
Driving on Snow and Ice...........................473
Breaking-In....................................................473
Driving Economically.................................473
Floor Mats......................................................473
Snow Plowing - VehiclesWithout: Snow Plow Mode
Snow Plowing Precautions.....................475
Snow Plowing - Vehicles With:Snow Plow Mode
Snow Plowing Precautions.....................476
Operating Your Vehicle With aSnowplow.................................................476
Snowplow Mode.........................................477
Crash and BreakdownInformation
Roadside Assistance.................................478
High Voltage Battery Vehicle Precautions- Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV).........479
Switching the Hazard Flashers On andOff...............................................................480
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Alexa Built-In
What is Alexa Built-In...............................642
Alexa Built-In Requirements..................642
Signing Into Your Account.......................642
Using Alexa Built-In...................................642
Alexa Built-In Settings..............................642
Phone
Phone Precautions....................................644
Connecting Your Phone...........................644
Phone Menu.................................................644
Making and Receiving a Phone Call.....646
Sending and Receiving a Text Message........................................................................647
Switching Text Message Notification Onand Off.......................................................648
Bluetooth®
Connecting a Bluetooth® Device........649
Playing Media Using Bluetooth®.........649
Apps
App Precautions.........................................650
App Requirements....................................650
Accessing Apps..........................................650
Enabling Apps on an iOS Device..........650
Enabling Apps on an Android Device.......................................................................650
Switching Apple CarPlay On and Off.........................................................................651
Switching Android Auto On and Off.....651
Personal Profiles
How Do Personal Profiles Work............652
Enabling or Disabling Personal Profiles........................................................................652
Creating a Personal Profile.....................652
Linking or Unlinking a Personal Profile........................................................................652
Selecting a Personal Profile...................653
Deleting a Personal Profile.....................653
Navigation
Connected Navigation..............................654
Accessing Navigation...............................654
Navigation Map Updates........................654
Adjusting the Map......................................654
Live Traffic.....................................................654
Setting a Destination................................654
Waypoints.....................................................655
Route Guidance..........................................655
Trailer Towing Navigation........................656
Vehicle Software Updates
Vehicle Software Updates......................657
Software Update Settings......................657
Software Update Indicators..................658
Vehicle System Reset
Performing a System Reset...................659
Accessories
Accessories..................................................660
Auxiliary Switches
What Are the Auxiliary Switches...........661
Locating the Auxiliary Switches............661
Locating the Auxiliary Switch Wiring........................................................................662
Identifying the Auxiliary Switch Wiring........................................................................662
Warranty Terms andConditions - Raptor
Base Warranty.............................................664
Ford Protect
What Is Ford Protect.................................665
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information......667
Normal Scheduled Maintenance.........670
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See Switching the Audio Unit On and Off (page 626).K
See Selecting a Four-Wheel Drive Mode (page 276).L
See Using the Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (page 425).M
INSTRUMENT PANEL - RAPTOR
See Instrument Cluster Overview (page 170). See Instrument ClusterOverview (page 169). See Instrument Cluster Overview (page 168).A
See Switching Active Park Assist On and Off (page 336).B
See Switching the Hazard Flashers On and Off (page 480).C
See Switching Trail Control On and Off (page 312).D
See Opening the Glove Compartment (page 229).E
See Feature Bar (page 638).F
See What Is the Power Outlet (page 216).G
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See Identifying the Audio Unit (page 626).H
See Identifying the Climate Control Unit (page 184). See Identifying theClimate Control Unit (page 189).I
See Selecting a Drive Mode (page 364).J
See Selecting a Four-Wheel Drive Mode (page 276).K
See Using the Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (page 425).L
INSTRUMENT PANEL - POLICE RESPONDER
See Instrument Cluster Overview (page 170). See Instrument ClusterOverview (page 169). See Instrument Cluster Overview (page 168).A
See Switching Traction Control On and Off (page 307).B
See Switching the 360 Degree Camera On and Off (page 334).C
See Switching the Hazard Flashers On and Off (page 480).D
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REAR EXTERIOR - EXCLUDING: RAPTOR/POLICE RESPONDER
See Locating the Power Outlets (page 214).A
See Accessing the Tailgate Step (page 121).B
See Tailgate Work Surface (page 124).C
See Locating the 360 Degree Cameras (page 332).D
See Locating the Blind Spot Information System Sensors (page 383).E
See Locating the Rear Parking Aid Sensors (page 324).F
See Connecting a Trailer (page 414).G
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REAR EXTERIOR - RAPTOR
See Locating the Power Outlets (page 214).A
See Locating the 360 Degree Cameras (page 333).B
See Locating the Blind Spot Information System Sensors (page 383).C
See Locating the Rear Parking Aid Sensors (page 324).D
See Connecting a Trailer (page 414).E
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