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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 Forward
W
Move Backward
S
Move Left
A
Move Right
D
Sprint
Left Shift+
A/D/S/W
Look Switch
Jump
Space
Crouch
Ctrl
Flashlight On/Off
F
Use Object
R
Switch Camera
C
Camera Zoom In
PageUp/WHEEL_UP
Camera Zoom Out
PageDown/WHEEL_DOWN
Activate/Select Hand Tool 1
X
Select Hand Tool 2
2
Enter/Exit Vehicle
E

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/Stop
Enter
Accelerate
W
Brake
S
Turn Left
A
Turn Right
D
Horn
O
Toggle Cruise Control
3
Increase Cruise Speed
2
Decrease Cruise Speed
1
Next Vehicle
Tab
Previous Vehicle
ShiftTab
Change Direction (Reset Steering)
Space
Assign Worker
H
Select Tipping Side
U
Slide Pipe Out
O
Raise/Lower Tool
CtrlV
Unload Cargo in Restricted Area
CtrlI

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/Detach
Q
Detach (Separate)
CtrlQ
Select Next Attachment
G
Select Previous Attachment
ShiftG
Toggle On/Off
B
Lower/Raise
V
Lower/Raise All Attachments
CtrlV
Toggle On/Off All Attachments
CtrlB
Fold All Attachments
CtrlX
Special Function 1–4
B/X/Y/Z
Special Vehicle Function
C

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 Helper
H
Unload
I
Unload to Ground
CtrlI
Switch Pipe
O
Open/Close Cover
N
Toggle Discharge Location
U
Toggle Straw Swath
,
Change Seed
Y
Change Seed (Reverse)
ShiftY
Tension Belts / Change Bale Size
L
Operate Conveyor/Transport Line
T

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 / Drag
J/N/Left Click
Arm Extend/Retract / Drag
Shift+
J/N/Right Click
Attachment Up/Down / Drag Left/Right
K/M/Left Click
Attachment Open/Close / Drag Left/Right
Shift+
K/M/Right Click
Crane Rotate Left/Right / Drag
K/M/Left Click
Crane Arm 2 Up/Down / Drag
Shift+
J/N/Right Click

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)
ShiftF
Toggle External Lights
AltF
Beacon
HOME
Left Turn Signal
Numpad 1
Hazard Lights
Numpad 2
Right Turn Signal
Numpad 3
Front Work Lights
Numpad 5
Rear Work Lights
Numpad 6
High Beams
CtrlF

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
Clutch
Shift
Gear Up
Gear Down
Group Up
Numpad 9
Group Down
Numpad 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/Off
5
Next Station
6
Previous Station
4

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
Menu
ESC
Show Map
0
Shop
P
Construction Mode
ShiftP
Help Menu
F1
Enable/Toggle Minimap
9
Pause
PAUSE
Time Scale Up
8
Time Scale Down
7
Chat
T
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