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2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Owners Manual - Exterior Lighting



Owner’s Manuals 2023 Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lighting

EXTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROL

Exterior Lighting Control

ALamps off.
BParking lamps on.
CAutolamps on.
DHeadlamps on.

Rotate the control to make a selection.

Note:   The lighting control defaults to autolamps every time you switch your vehicle on.

Headlamps

USING THE HIGH BEAM HEADLAMPS

Headlamp High Beam/Low Beam Knob

High Beam Indicator  Push the lever away from you to switch the high beam on.

Push the lever forward again or pull the lever toward you to switch the high beams off.

Slightly pull the lever toward you and release it to flash the headlamps.

HEADLAMP INDICATORS

Lamps On

Lamps ON Indicator  Illuminates when you switch the low beam headlamps or the parking lamps on.  

Headlamp High Beam

High Beam Indicator  Illuminates when you switch the high beam headlamps on.

HEADLAMPS – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why is there condensation in the headlamps?

  • Headlamps have vents to accommodate normal changes in air pressure. Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air enters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility that condensation can occur when the temperature is cold. When normal condensation occurs, a fine mist can form on the interior of the lens. The fine mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during normal operation.

How much condensation is acceptable?

  • The presence of a fine mist, for example no streaks, drip marks or large droplets. A fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens.

How long does it take for the acceptable condensation to clear?

  • Clearing time can take as long as 48 hours under dry weather conditions.

How much condensation is unacceptable?

  • A water puddle inside the lamp. Streaks, drip marks or large droplets present on the interior of the lens.

What should I do if unacceptable condensation is present?

  • Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Why do my headlamps turn off when I have them switched on when I switch my vehicle off?

  • The battery saver turns the headlamps off after a short period of time after you switch your vehicle off.

Autolamps 

WHAT ARE AUTOLAMPS

WARNING   WARNING:  The system does not relieve you of your responsibility to drive with due care and attention. You may need to override the system if it does not turn the headlamps on in low visibility conditions, for example daytime fog.

Autolamps turn the headlamps on in low light situations or when the windshield wipers operate.

AUTOLAMP SETTINGS - VEHICLES WITH: 12 INCH SCREEN

  1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
  2. Press Vehicle Settings.
  3. Press Lighting.
  4. Press Autolamp Delay.
  5. Press a setting.

AUTOLAMP SETTINGS - VEHICLES WITH: 15 INCH SCREEN

  1. Access the vehicle drawer on the touchscreen.
  2. Press SETTINGS.
  3. Press Vehicle.
  4. Press Lighting.
  5. Press Autolamp Delay.
  6. Press a setting.

Exterior Lamps

USING THE TURN SIGNAL LAMPS

Direction Indicators Stalk Operation

Direction Indicator Warning Lamp  Push the lever up or down to switch the turn signal lamps on.

Set the lever to the middle position to switch the turn signal lamps off.

Note:   Tap the lever up or down to make the turn signal lamps flash three times.

Turn Signal Lamp Indicator

Direction Indicator Warning Lamp  It flashes when you switch the turn signal lamps on.

Note:   An increase in the rate of flashing warns of a failed turn signal lamp.

SWITCHING THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS ON AND OFF - VEHICLES WITH: CONFIGURABLE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS/15 INCH SCREEN

WARNING   WARNING:  The daytime running lamps system does not activate the rear lamps and may not provide adequate lighting during low visibility driving conditions. Make sure you switch the headlamps on, as appropriate, during all low visibility conditions. Failure to do so may result in a crash.
  1. Access the vehicle drawer on the touchscreen.
  2. Press SETTINGS.
  3. Press Vehicle.
  4. Press Lighting.
  5. Switch Daytime Running Lights on or off.

The daytime running lamps turn on when all of the following occur:

  • You switch the system on.
  • You switch the vehicle on.
  • The vehicle is not in park (P).
  • The lighting control is in the autolamps position.
  • The headlamps are off.

Note:   Other lighting control positions do not turn on the daytime running lamps.

SWITCHING THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS ON AND OFF - VEHICLES WITH: CONFIGURABLE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS/12 INCH SCREEN

WARNING   WARNING:  The daytime running lamps system does not activate the rear lamps and may not provide adequate lighting during low visibility driving conditions. Make sure you switch the headlamps on, as appropriate, during all low visibility conditions. Failure to do so may result in a crash.
  1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
  2. Press Vehicle Settings.
  3. Press Lighting.
  4. Switch Daytime Running Lights on or off.

The daytime running lamps turn on when all of the following occur:

  • You switch the system on.
  • You switch your vehicle on.
  • The vehicle is not in park (P).
  • The lighting control is in the autolamps position.
  • The headlamps are off.

Note:   Other lighting control positions do not turn on the daytime running lamps.

SWITCHING THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS ON AND OFF - VEHICLES WITH: DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL)

WARNING   WARNING:  The daytime running lamps system does not activate the rear lamps and may not provide adequate lighting during low visibility driving conditions. Make sure you switch the headlamps on, as appropriate, during all low visibility conditions. Failure to do so may result in a crash.

Daytime running lamps are always on unless you switch on the headlamps or your vehicle is in park (P).

SWITCHING THE CARGO LAMPS ON

Cargo Lamps Switch  Press the button in the lighting control or in the rear cargo box.

SWITCHING THE SPOT LAMPS ON AND OFF

The spot lamp buttons are near the lighting control.

Left-Hand Spot Lamp  Press the button to switch on the left-hand spot lamp. Right Hand Stop Lamp  Press the button to switch on the right-hand spot lamp.

Move the position of the exterior mirrors to adjust the aim.

Note:   Make sure you switch your vehicle on, with the vehicle in accessory mode or running.

Note:   The spot lamps turn off after 6 mph (10 km/h).

Note:   The spot lamps illuminate the area in front of and to the side of your vehicle.

EXTERIOR LAMP INDICATORS

Turn Signal Lamp

Direction Indicator Warning Lamp  It flashes when you switch the turn signal lamps on.

Note:   An increase in the rate of flashing warns of a failed turn signal lamp.

EXTERIOR LAMPS ON AUDIBLE WARNING

Sounds when you open the driver door and the exterior lamps are on.

Exterior Zone Lighting (If Equipped)

WHAT IS EXTERIOR ZONE LIGHTING

Exterior zone lighting divides the exterior lighting into zones and allows you to switch them on and off to provide lighting around the perimeter of your vehicle.

USING THE EXTERIOR ZONE LIGHTING - VEHICLES WITH: 12 INCH SCREEN

  1. Press Features on the touchscreen.
  2. Press Zone Lighting.

Exterior Zone Lighting

AOn and off button.
BSettings menu.
CExterior lamp indicators.
DIndividual zones on and off.
EAll zones on and off.

You can use zone lighting when your vehicle is on or off. When it is off, the lighting turns off after a certain period of time.

You can also use individual zone controls to switch on each zone.

Note:   Make sure to remove exterior lighting covers when using zone lighting.

Note:   When your vehicle is off and the timer has one minute remaining, the direction indicators flash six times.

USING THE EXTERIOR ZONE LIGHTING - VEHICLES WITH: 15 INCH SCREEN

  1. Access the vehicle drawer on the touchscreen.
  2. Press CONTROLS.
  3. Press Zone Lighting.

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AOn and off button.
BExterior lamp indicators.
CAll zones on and off.
DSettings menu.
EIndividual zones on and off.

You can use zone lighting when your vehicle is on or off. When it is off, the lighting turns off after a certain period of time.

You can also use individual zone controls to switch on each zone.

Note:   Make sure to remove exterior lighting covers when using zone lighting.

Note:   When your vehicle is off and the timer has one minute remaining, the direction indicators flash six times.

Note:   Indicators on the touchscreen illuminate when the lights outside of the zone lighting control are on.

Note:   You can remotely control the zone lighting using the FordPass app.

Note:   Vehicles without spot lamps only have two zones.

EXTERIOR ZONE LIGHTING SETTINGS - VEHICLES WITH: 12 INCH SCREEN

  1. Press Features on the touchscreen.
  2. Press Zone Lighting.
  3. Press the settings menu in the upper right-hand corner.
  4. Press a setting.

Enable Autolamp Override

This setting allows your vehicle to override the autolamps when using zone lighting.

When you access zone lighting for the first time, you can choose this setting. You can change this setting at any time.

Include Reverse Lamps

This setting turns the reverse lamps on when you switch the rear lighting zone on.

Switch this setting off if you have a backup alarm installed to prevent the reverse lamps from turning on and sounding the alarm when using zone lighting.

EXTERIOR ZONE LIGHTING SETTINGS - VEHICLES WITH: 15 INCH SCREEN

  1. Access the vehicle drawer on the touchscreen.
  2. Press CONTROLS.
  3. Press Zone Lighting.
  4. Press Settings.
  5. Press a setting.

Enable Autolamp Override

This settings allows the vehicle to override the autolamps when zone lighting is on.

When you access zone lighting for the first time, you can choose this setting. You can change this setting at any time.

Include Reverse Lamps

This setting turns the reverse lamps on when you switch the rear lighting zone on.

Switch this setting off if you have a backup alarm installed to prevent the reverse lamps from turning on and sounding the alarm when using zone lighting.

Automatic High Beam Control

HOW DOES AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL WORK

Automatic high beam control turns the high beams on if it is dark enough and no other traffic is present. If it detects an approaching vehicle’s headlamps or tail lamps, or street lighting ahead, the system turns the high beams off.

A camera sensor, centrally mounted behind the windshield of your vehicle, continuously monitors conditions to turn the high beams on and off.

Automatic High Beam

AWithout automatic high beam control.
BWith automatic high beam control.

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL PRECAUTIONS

WARNING   WARNING:  The system does not relieve you of your responsibility to drive with due care and attention. You may need to override the system if it does not turn the high beams on or off.
WARNING   WARNING:  The system may not switch the high beams off if the lights of oncoming vehicles are hidden by obstacles, for example guard rails.
WARNING   WARNING:  You may need to override the system when approaching other road users.
WARNING   WARNING:  In situations with poor visibility, such as fog, heavy rain or other inclement weather, you may need to override or completely switch off the system.

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL REQUIREMENTS

The system turns the high beams on if all of the following occur:

  • You switch the system on.
  • You set the lighting control to the autolamps position.
  • The ambient light level is low enough that you require high beams.
  • There is no traffic in front of your vehicle.
  • The vehicle speed is greater than approximately 32 mph (52 km/h).

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL LIMITATIONS

The system turns the high beams off if any of the following occur:

  • You switch the system off.
  • You set the lighting control to any position except autolamps.
  • The ambient light level is high enough that you do not require high beams.
  • The system detects an approaching vehicle's headlamps or a leading vehicle's tail lamps.
  • The system detects severe rain, snow or fog.
  • The system detects street lighting.
  • The camera has reduced visibility.
  • The vehicle speed falls below approximately 19 mph (30 km/h).

SWITCHING AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL ON AND OFF - VEHICLES WITH: 12 INCH SCREEN

  1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
  2. Press Vehicle.
  3. Press Lighting.
  4. Switch Auto High Beam on or off.

SWITCHING AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL ON AND OFF - VEHICLES WITH: 15 INCH SCREEN

  1. Access the vehicle drawer on the touchscreen.
  2. Press SETTINGS.
  3. Press Vehicle.
  4. Press Lighting.
  5. Switch Auto Highbeam on or off.

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL INDICATORS

Auto High Beam Indicator  Illuminates to confirm when the system is ready to assist.

 

OVERRIDING AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL

 

Automatic High Beam Control

Push the lever away from you to switch the high beams on.

Push the lever away from you again to switch the high beams off.

Push the lever away from you for a third time to switch automatic high beam control back on.

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Message   Details  

Front Camera Low Visibility Clean Screen

 The camera has reduced visibility.Clean the windshield.If the message continues to appear, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  

Front Camera Temporarily Not Available

 The camera has malfunctioned.Wait a short period of time for the camera to cool down.If the message continues to appear, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  

Front Camera Malfunction Service Required

 The camera has malfunctioned.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  

 Glare Free Lighting

HOW DOES GLARE FREE LIGHTING WORK

Glare free lighting enhances visibility and minimizes glare for other road users.

Glare Free High Beam Pattern

AWithout glare free lighting.
BWith glare free lighting.

GLARE FREE LIGHTING PRECAUTIONS

WARNING   WARNING:  The system does not relieve you of your responsibility to drive with due care and attention. You may need to override the system if it does not adapt the light.
WARNING   WARNING:  The system may not adapt the lighting to avoid glare if the lights of oncoming vehicles are hidden by obstacles such as guard rails.
WARNING   WARNING:  You may need to override the system when approaching other road users.
WARNING   WARNING:  You may need to override the system during inclement weather.
WARNING   WARNING:  Do not use the system in poor visibility, for example fog, heavy rain, spray or snow.

GLARE FREE LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS

The system turns on if all of the following occur:

  • You switch the system on.
  • You set the lighting control to the autolamps position.
  • The ambient light level is low enough.
  • Your vehicle speed is greater than approximately 32 mph (52 km/h).

The system adapts the lighting to avoid glare if all of the following occur:

  • You switch the system on.
  • You set the lighting control to the autolamps position.
  • The system detects an approaching vehicle's headlamps or rear lamps.

GLARE FREE LIGHTING LIMITATIONS

The system turns off if any of the following occur:

  • You switch the system off.
  • You set the lighting control to any position except autolamps.
  • The ambient light level is high enough.
  • The system detects severe rain, snow or fog.
  • The system detects street lighting.
  • The camera has reduced visibility.
  • The vehicle speed falls below approximately 19 mph (30 km/h).

Note:   The deactivation speed is lower on curves.

SWITCHING GLARE FREE LIGHTING ON AND OFF - VEHICLES WITH: 12 INCH SCREEN

  1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
  2. Press Vehicle.
  3. Press Lighting.
  4. Switch Glare-Free Lighting on or off.

SWITCHING GLARE FREE LIGHTING ON AND OFF - VEHICLES WITH: 15 INCH SCREEN

  1. Access the vehicle drawer on the touchscreen.
  2. Press SETTINGS.
  3. Press Vehicle.
  4. Press Lighting.
  5. Switch Glarefree Lighting on or off.

GLARE FREE LIGHTING INDICATORS

Auto High Beam Indicator  Illuminates to confirm when the system is ready to assist.

OVERRIDING GLARE FREE LIGHTING

Automatic High Beam Control

Push the lever away from you to switch the high beams on.

Push the lever away from you again to switch the high beams off.

Push the lever away from you for a third time to switch glare free lighting back on.

GLARE FREE LIGHTING – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Message   Details  

Front Camera Low Visibility Clean Screen

 The camera has reduced visibility.Clean the windshield.If the message continues to appear, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  

Front Camera Temporarily Not Available

 The camera has malfunctioned.Wait a short period of time for the camera to cool down.If the message continues to appear, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  

Front Camera Malfunction Service Required

 The camera has malfunctioned.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  

 Adaptive Front Lighting

HOW DOES ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING WORK

Adaptive front lighting adapts when you are steering around a curve or if the camera detects lane markings indicating a curve.

Adaptive Headlamps

AWithout adaptive front lighting.
BWith adaptive front lighting.

SWITCHING ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING ON AND OFF

Set the lighting control to the autolamps position to use adaptive front lighting.

Note:   Other lighting control positions do not turn on adaptive front lighting.

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