2023 FORD F150 warning

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Personal Safety System Components...........................................................................72
Airbags
How Do the Front Airbags Work..............73
How Do the Side Airbags Work................73
How Do the Knee Airbags Work...............74
How Does the Safety Canopy™ Work...........................................................................74
Airbag Precautions........................................75
Properly Adjusting the Driver and FrontPassenger Seats........................................76
Children and Airbags....................................76
Front Passenger Sensing System............77
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator......80
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator -Police Responder.......................................81
Disposing of Airbags....................................86
Pedestrian Alert System -Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)
What Is the Pedestrian Alert System...........................................................................87
911 Assist
What Is 911 Assist.........................................88
How Does 911 Assist Work........................88
Emergency Call Requirements................88
Emergency Call Limitations......................89
Keys and Remote Controls
Remote Control Limitations.....................90
Using the Remote Control - PoliceResponder...................................................90
Using the Remote Control..........................91
Opening and Closing the Flip Key............91
Removing the Key Blade............................92
Sounding the Panic Alarm.........................92
Locating Your Vehicle..................................92
Changing the Remote Control Battery -Police Responder......................................92
Changing the Remote Control Battery -Vehicles With: Push Button Start.......93
Changing the Remote Control Battery -Vehicles With: Flip Key............................95
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control..........................................................................96
Programming the Remote Control -Vehicles With: Push Button Start.......96
Programming the Remote Control -Vehicles With: Flip Key............................97
Keys and Remote Controls –Troubleshooting........................................98
MyKey™ - Vehicles With:MyKey
What Is MyKey...............................................99
MyKey Settings..............................................99
Creating a MyKey........................................100
Programming a MyKey...............................101
Clearing All MyKeys.....................................101
Checking MyKey System Status.............101
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems.......................................................101
MyKey – Troubleshooting........................102
Doors and Locks
Operating the Doors From Outside YourVehicle.........................................................104
Operating the Doors From Inside YourVehicle.........................................................104
Autounlock....................................................105
Autolock..........................................................105
Mislock............................................................105
Doors and Locks Audible Warnings......105
Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting........................................................................106
Keyless Entry
What Is Keyless Entry................................108
Keyless Entry Limitations.........................108
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Tachometer...................................................170
Speedometer................................................170
Fuel Gauge.....................................................170
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..........................................................................171
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge........................171
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge..........................................................................171
Turbo Boost Gauge......................................171
What Are the Instrument ClusterWarning Lamps.........................................171
Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps.......171
What Are the Instrument ClusterIndicators....................................................173
Instrument Cluster Indicators..................173
Instrument Cluster Display
Using the Instrument Cluster DisplayControls.......................................................175
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen..............175
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Raptor..........................................................176
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Screen...........176
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Vehicles With: 8 Inch Screen...............176
Customizing the Instrument ClusterDisplay..........................................................177
EV Coach - 3.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)............................................................177
Brake Coach - Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)...........................................................178
Trip Summary................................................178
Personalized Settings
Changing the Language............................179
Changing the Measurement Unit..........179
Changing the Temperature Unit............179
Changing the Tire Pressure Unit............179
Trip Computer
Accessing the Trip Computer - VehiclesWith: 4.2 Inch Screen.............................180
Accessing the Trip Computer - VehiclesWith: 8 Inch Screen/12 Inch Screen........................................................................180
Resetting the Trip Computer - VehiclesWith: 4.2 Inch Screen.............................180
Resetting the Trip Computer - VehiclesWith: 8 Inch Screen/12 Inch Screen........................................................................180
Remote Start
What Is Remote Start.................................181
Remote Start Precautions........................181
Remote Start Limitations..........................181
Enabling Remote Start...............................181
Remotely Starting and Stopping theVehicle..........................................................181
Extending the Remote Start Duration.........................................................................182
Remote Start Remote Control Indicators.........................................................................182
Remote Start Settings...............................182
Climate Control - VehiclesWith: AutomaticTemperature Control
Identifying the Climate Control Unit.....184
Switching Climate Control On and Off.........................................................................184
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off.........................................................................184
Switching Air Conditioning On and Off.........................................................................184
Switching Defrost On and Off................184
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off.........................................................................184
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off.........................................................................185
Switching the Heated Wiper Park On andOff.................................................................185
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Switching the Heated Rear Window Onand Off........................................................185
Setting the Blower Motor Speed...........185
Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off.........................................................................185
Setting the Temperature..........................185
Directing the Flow of Air...........................186
Auto Mode.....................................................186
Climate Control Hints.................................187
Climate Control - VehiclesWith: Manual TemperatureControl
Identifying the Climate Control Unit.....189
Switching Climate Control On and Off........................................................................189
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................189
Switching Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................189
Switching Defrost On and Off................189
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................189
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off........................................................................190
Switching the Heated Rear Window Onand Off........................................................190
Setting the Blower Motor Speed..........190
Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off........................................................................190
Setting the Temperature..........................190
Directing the Flow of Air...........................190
Climate Control Hints.................................191
Interior Air Quality
What Is the Cabin Air Filter......................192
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter..................192
Front Seats
Front Seat Precautions.............................193
Sitting in the Correct Position.................193
Manual Seats................................................194
Power Seats..................................................196
Massage Seats.............................................199
Heated Seats...............................................200
Ventilated Seats.........................................200
Rear Seats - Crew Cab/SuperCab
Manual Seats...............................................202
Heated Seats...............................................203
Rear Occupant Alert System
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System........................................................................205
How Does the Rear Occupant AlertSystem Work............................................205
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions........................................................................205
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations........................................................................205
Switching Rear Occupant Alert SystemOn and Off................................................205
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators.......................................................................206
Rear Occupant Alert System AudibleWarnings...................................................206
Memory Function
What Is the Memory Function...............207
Memory Function Precautions..............207
Locating the Memory Function Buttons........................................................................207
Saving a Preset Position..........................207
Recalling a Preset Position.....................207
Garage Door Opener
Garage Door Opener Introduction.......208
Garage Door Opener Precautions andFrequencies..............................................208
Programming the Garage Door Opener.......................................................................209
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Accessing the Passive Key BackupPosition - Vehicles With: Keyless Entryand Push Button Start.........................240
Starting and Stopping the Engine –Troubleshooting.....................................240
Hybrid Electric VehicleInformation - Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)
What is a Hybrid Electric Vehicle..........244
How Does a Hybrid Electric Vehicle Work........................................................................244
Hybrid Electric Vehicle DrivingCharacteristics........................................244
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Indicators.........244
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information –Troubleshooting......................................245
Power Flow...................................................245
Eco Idle...........................................................246
Eco Idle – Troubleshooting.....................247
Auto-Start-Stop
What Is Auto-Start-Stop.........................248
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions................248
Switching Auto-Start-Stop On and Off........................................................................248
Stopping the Engine..................................248
Restarting the Engine...............................248
Auto-Start-Stop Indicators....................248
Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting........................................................................249
Fuel and Refueling
Fuel and Refueling Precautions.............251
Fuel Quality...................................................252
Locating the Fuel Filler Funnel..............254
Running Out of Fuel...................................254
Refueling........................................................255
Fuel Tank Capacity - Excluding: HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)..........................259
Fuel Tank Capacity - Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)..........................................259
Fuel and Refueling – Troubleshooting.......................................................................260
Catalytic Converter
What Is the Catalytic Converter............262
Catalytic Converter Precautions...........262
Catalytic Converter – Troubleshooting........................................................................262
High Voltage Battery - HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)
What Is the High Voltage Battery.........263
High Voltage Battery Precautions........263
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Precautions........................................................................264
Automatic Transmission Positions......264
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear.............265
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear - Raptor........................................................................265
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear - PoliceResponder................................................266
Manually Shifting Gears..........................266
Temporary Neutral Mode........................268
Using Progressive Range Selection......269
Automatic Return to Park (P)...............269
Stowing the Selector Lever - Excluding:Raptor.........................................................270
Stowing the Selector Lever - Raptor........................................................................270
Manual Park Release..................................271
Automatic Transmission AudibleWarnings....................................................273
Four-Wheel Drive
How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work -Excluding: Raptor....................................274
How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work -Raptor.........................................................274
Four-Wheel Drive Precautions...............275
Four-Wheel Drive Limitations................275
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Selecting a Four-Wheel Drive Mode -Excluding: Raptor....................................276
Selecting a Four-Wheel Drive Mode -Raptor..........................................................277
Four-Wheel Drive Modes.........................278
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators...................279
Four-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting.......................................................................280
Electronic Locking Differential
What Is the Electronic LockingDifferential................................................284
How Does the Electronic LockingDifferential Work - Excluding: Raptor........................................................................284
How Does the Electronic LockingDifferential Work - Raptor..................284
Electronic Locking DifferentialPrecautions..............................................285
Switching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off - 4x4,Excluding: Raptor...................................285
Switching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off - Raptor.......287
Switching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off - 4x2.............288
Electronic Locking Differential Indicators........................................................................289
Electronic Locking Differential –Troubleshooting.....................................290
Brakes
Brake Precautions.......................................291
Anti-Lock Braking System........................291
Brake Over Accelerator - Excluding:Raptor..........................................................291
Brake Over Accelerator - Raptor............291
Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir........291
Checking the Brake Fluid..........................291
Brake Fluid Specification.........................292
Brakes – Troubleshooting.......................292
Electric Parking Brake
What Is the Electric Parking Brake.......294
Applying the Electric Parking Brake.....294
Applying the Electric Parking Brake in anEmergency................................................294
Manually Releasing the Electric ParkingBrake...........................................................294
Automatically Releasing the ElectricParking Brake...........................................295
Electric Parking Brake Audible Warning........................................................................295
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake ifthe Vehicle Battery Has Run Out ofCharge........................................................295
Electric Parking Brake – Troubleshooting........................................................................295
Reverse Braking Assist
What Is Reverse Braking Assist.............297
How Does Reverse Braking Assist Work........................................................................297
Reverse Braking Assist Precautions......297
Switching Reverse Braking Assist On andOff................................................................298
Overriding Reverse Braking Assist.......298
Reverse Braking Assist Indicators........298
Reverse Braking Assist –Troubleshooting.....................................299
Cross Traffic Braking
What Is Cross Traffic Braking..................301
How Does Cross Traffic Braking Work.........................................................................301
Cross Traffic Braking Precautions.........301
Switching Cross Traffic Braking On andOff................................................................302
Overriding Cross Traffic Braking...........302
Cross Traffic Braking Indicators............302
Cross Traffic Braking – Troubleshooting........................................................................302
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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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Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance.............................................673
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance - Raptor..........................676
Decommissioning the Vehicle- Police Responder
Decommissioning Requirements........680
Customer Information
Rollover Warning.........................................681
The Better Business Bureau Auto LineProgram......................................................681
The Mediation and Arbitration Program........................................................................682
Ordering a Canadian French Owner'sManual.......................................................682
Reporting Safety Defects in the UnitedStates.........................................................683
Reporting Safety Defects in Canada.......................................................................683
Radio Frequency Certification Labels.......................................................................684
Perchlorate.....................................................721
Replacement Parts Recommendation..........................................................................721
Mobile Communications Equipment.........................................................................722
End User License Agreement.................722
Emission Law................................................747
Export Unique Options.............................748
Warranty Information...............................749
Appendices
Electromagnetic Compatibility...............751
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