Ford F-150 2018 Owner's Manual page 71

Note: The system may not function if the
key is close to metal objects or electronic
devices, for example keys or a cell phone.
Note: If the system does not function, use
the key blade to lock and unlock your
vehicle. See Remote Control (page 55).
Unlocking Using Intelligent Access
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With your intelligent access key within 3 ft
(1 m) of your vehicle, touch the unlock
sensor on the back of the door handle for
a brief period and then pull on the door
handle to unlock, being careful to not
touch the lock sensor at the same time or
pulling the door handle too quickly. The
intelligent access system requires a brief
delay to authenticate your intelligent
access key fob.
Locking Using Intelligent Access
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With your intelligent access key within 3 ft
(1 m) of your vehicle, touch the outer door
handle lock sensor for approximately one
second to lock, being careful to not touch
the unlock sensor on the back of the door
handle at the same time. After locking, you
can immediately pull on the door handle
to confirm locking occurred without
inadvertently unlocking.
Note: Do not use the outside door handle
as a roof cargo strap.
F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201709, Second Printing
Doors and Locks
At the Electronic Tailgate (If Equipped)
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Press the exterior tailgate release button
inside of the tailgate handle. The tailgate
unlocks and opens. See Electronic
Tailgate (page 72).
Smart Unlock
This feature helps to prevent you from
locking your intelligent access key inside
your vehicle's passenger compartment or
rear cargo area.
If you leave your key in the ignition, when
you open the driver door and lock your
vehicle with the power door lock control,
the doors lock then unlock.
You can still lock your vehicle with the key
in the ignition by:
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Smart Unlocks for Intelligent
Access Keys
This feature helps to prevent you from
locking your intelligent access key inside
your vehicle's passenger compartment or
rear cargo area.
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(If Equipped)
Using the manual lock on the inside of
the door.
Locking the driver door with a key.
Using the keyless entry keypad.
Using the lock button on the remote
control.
(If Equipped)