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A Complete Guide to Keyboard Key Bindings and Shortcuts for "Farming Simulator 25"

A comprehensive roundup of the official keyboard shortcuts for the farm management simulator "Farming Simulator 25." From basic controls to vehicle handling, attachment control, and light/gearbox operations, this guide details key mappings needed for efficient farm work.

Posted at: 2025.10.14

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Avatar Controls

Avatar controls in Farming Simulator 25 are essentially the same as an FPS, with WASD movement plus sprinting, jumping, and crouching on foot. With the unique key bindings, “Flashlight On/Off,” “Camera Controls,” and “Enter/Exit Vehicle” are used frequently, so getting used to them early will make your operation smoother.

ActionShortcut
Move ForwardW
Move BackwardS
Move LeftA
Move RightD
SprintLeft Shift + W/A/S/D
Look SwitchArrow Keys
JumpSpace
CrouchCtrl
Flashlight On/OffF
Use ObjectR
Switch CameraC
Camera Zoom InPage Up / Mouse Wheel Up
Camera Zoom OutPage Down / Mouse Wheel Down
Activate/Select Hand Tool 1X / Left Click / 1
Select Hand Tool 22
Enter/Exit VehicleE

Vehicle Controls

Since you’ll spend a lot of time in vehicles in Farming Simulator, make sure to master the basics. The fundamentals are the same WASD as for the avatar, but there are many unique actions like starting the engine and cruise control; there aren’t many to learn, but these are essential to memorize.

ActionShortcut
Engine Start/StopEnter
AccelerateW
BrakeS
Turn LeftA
Turn RightD
HornO
Toggle Cruise Control3
Increase Cruise Speed2
Decrease Cruise Speed1
Next VehicleTab
Previous VehicleShift + Tab
Change Direction (Reset Steering)Space
Assign WorkerH
Select Tipping SideU
Slide Pipe OutO
Raise/Lower ToolCtrl + V
Unload Cargo in Restricted AreaCtrl + I

Attachment Controls

Attachment operation is essential work in Farming Simulator, so be sure to learn these bindings. From attaching/detaching with Q to raising/lowering and toggling on/off with V/B, these shortcuts are must-haves for efficient tasks; when using multiple attachments, selecting with G and combining with Ctrl enables batch operations to greatly reduce work time.

ActionShortcut
Attach/DetachQ
Detach (Separate)Ctrl + Q
Select Next AttachmentG
Select Previous AttachmentShift + G
Toggle On/OffB
Lower/RaiseV
Lower/Raise All AttachmentsCtrl + V
Toggle On/Off All AttachmentsCtrl + B
Fold All AttachmentsCtrl + X
Special Function 1–4B / X / Y / Z
Special Vehicle FunctionC

Work Operations

These are the operations directly tied to actual farm work. Because they’re used frequently—starting AI helpers, unloading harvests, changing seed types—these are worth memorizing; AI Helper (H key) is indispensable for automation and is helpful when managing multiple fields simultaneously, and pipe switching and cover open/close are also directly linked to efficiency.

ActionShortcut
AI HelperH
UnloadI
Unload to GroundCtrl + I
Switch PipeO
Open/Close CoverN
Toggle Discharge LocationU
Toggle Straw Swath, (Comma)
Change SeedY
Change Seed (Reverse)Shift + Y
Tension Belts / Change Bale SizeL
Operate Conveyor/Transport LineT

Front Loader / Crane Controls

Front loader and crane controls are assigned to combinations on the right-side J/K/N/M keys of the keyboard. Mastering this enables fine control, and combining with the Shift key lets you control the second arm and telescoping functions, allowing very precise work once you get used to it.

ActionShortcut
Arm Up/Down / DragJ / N + Left Click + Drag Up/Down
Arm Extend/Retract / DragShift + J / Shift + N + Right Click + Drag Up/Down
Attachment Up/Down / Drag Left/RightK / M + Left Click + Drag Left/Right
Attachment Open/Close / Drag Left/RightShift + K / Shift + M + Right Click + Drag Left/Right
Crane Rotate Left/Right / DragK / M + Left Click + Drag Left/Right
Crane Arm 2 Up/Down / DragShift + J / Shift + N + Right Click + Drag Up/Down

Light Controls

Light controls for ensuring visibility during night work or in dark places are relatively easy to learn: F toggles the basic lights, and the numpad lets you control work lights and turn signals individually.

ActionShortcut
Toggle Lights (3 Modes)F
Toggle Lights (Reverse Order)Shift + F
Toggle External LightsAlt + F
BeaconHome
Left Turn SignalNum 1
Hazard LightsNum 2
Right Turn SignalNum 3
Front Work LightsNum 5
Rear Work LightsNum 6
High BeamsCtrl + F

Gearbox Controls

These are gearbox controls when using a manual transmission vehicle. Shift individual gears with Numpad Plus/Minus and switch gear groups with Num7/9.

ActionShortcut
ClutchShift
Gear UpNum +
Gear DownNum -
Group UpNum 9
Group DownNum 7

Radio Controls

These are radio controls that enhance the mood during farm work. The number keys 4/5/6 make operation easy so you can relax and work while listening to your favorite music.

ActionShortcut
On/Off5
Next Station6
Previous Station4

System

Finally, here are the key bindings for basic system operations. Accessing the map (0 key) and the shop (P key), adjusting the time scale (7/8 keys), and the Help menu (F1), which shows currently available operations, are convenient when you’re unsure.

ActionShortcut
MenuEsc
Show Map0 (Zero)
ShopP
Construction ModeShift + P
Help MenuF1
Enable/Toggle Minimap9
PausePause
Time Scale Up8
Time Scale Down7
ChatT
ScreenshotPrintScreen