There are tons of controls in Farming Simulator 22 and it can get quite overwhelming especially for a newer player. While you develop a muscle memory over time, you will mostly forget the controls during the start. Worry not because this guide will show you all the Farming Simulator 22 controls.
The game allows you to change all of the controls but we feel that the default keybinds work pretty well with the game. They are convenient and once you get used to them, you won’t feel the need to change any keybind. With that said, let’s find out the various Farming Simulator 22 controls.
Farming Simulator 22 Keyboard / Mouse Controls
There are mainly two types of keyboard/mouse controls in Farming Simulator 22. One is the General Controls and the other are the Vehicle Controls. Both of them serve their own purpose. If you’ve played a Farming Simulator game previously, you’ll be familiar with these controls since they are the same. However, if you’re a new player, then this guide is perfect for you.
General/On-Foot Controls
These controls are used when you are out of a vehicle and moving around the farm completing various tasks. The controls in this category will range from movement controls to interacting with random objects. Once you’re familiar with them, doing day-to-day tasks will be a breeze.
| Keybind | Function |
| Right Mouse Button | Throw |
| Left Mouse Button | Pick Up/Interact |
| CTRL | Crouch |
| F | Flashlight |
| R | Activate Object/Pet Animal |
| E | Enter Vehicle |
| 1 + 2 | Pick a Hand Tool |
| SPACE | Jump |
| TAB | Next Vehicle |
| Left Shift + TAB | Previous Vehicle |
| ESC | Menu |
| C | Change Camera |
| P | Pause |
| Mouse Wheel | Zoom In/Zoom Out |
| WASD | Movement |
| Left Shift | Run |
| Left Shift + P | Build Mode |
| F8 | Reset Head Tracking |
Vehicle Controls
Vehicle controls are the crux of a Farming Simulator game. As you could have guessed, there are tons of controls in the category since the game is quite in-depth when it comes to vehicles. Not only are there hundreds of vehicles, but almost all of them also have their own unique keybind to set them apart. Getting to know these controls is a must if you wish to play Farming Simulator 22.
| Keybind | Function |
| W | Accelerate |
| S | Brake/Reverse |
| A | Steer Left |
| D | Steer Right |
| Q | Connect/Disconnect Tools |
| G | Choose a Connected Tool |
| C + X + Z | Vehicle Special Function |
| 9 | Enable Minimap |
| ENTER | Start/Stop Engine |
| J | Raise Hydraulic Hitch |
| N | Lower Hydraulic Hitch |
| I | Deploy Cargo |
| U | Select Dumping Side (Only used in a Dumper) |
| T | Attach/Remove Transport Lines |
| H | Assign a Worker |
| F1 | Open Help Menu |
| V | Lower/Raise Tool (e.g Mower) |
| O | Horn |
| N | Open/Close Lid (e.g Trailer Lid) |
| F | Swap Between 3 Lights Mode |
| B | Turn Tools On/Off |
| Y | Change Seeds |
| Left Shift + Y | Change Seeds (Reverse) |
| CTRL + V | Lower/Raise All Tools |
| CTRL + Y | Toggle Steering Mode |
| CTRL + B | Turn On/Off All Tools |
| Left Shift + CTRL + Y | Toggle Steering Mode (Reverse) |
| 3 | Cruise Control |
| 5 | Toggle Radio |
| Left Shift | Clutch |
| Numpad + | Shift Gear Up |
| Numpad – | Shift Gear Down |
| Page Up | Zoom Camera In |
| Page Down | Zoom Camera Out |
Those are all the important controls in Farming Simulator 22 that you should be aware of. We know that it can get overwhelming at first but stick with these controls and you’ll get the hang of them in no time. Let us know in the comments below what do you think of these keybinds.
