What are the default controls for Farming Simulator 17?

Farming Simulator 17, a simulation game, uses 29 default keybinds across 3 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Farming Simulator 17 controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Farming Simulator 17's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Does Farming Simulator 17 support a controller?

Yes — Farming Simulator 17 has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.

Which platforms do these Farming Simulator 17 controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac. Farming Simulator 17 also released on Xbox and PlayStation, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official Farming Simulator 17 resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Farming Simulator 17 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Farming Simulator 17 Keyboard & controller controls

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Farming Simulator 17 is GIANTS Software's 2016 farming sim, set on a European and a North American map with crops, livestock and forestry. Below are the default keyboard and Xbox controller bindings from the game's official PC manual, covering walking the farm, driving, hiring workers and operating attached implements.

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Layout

29 shortcuts

General 13

Action	Shortcut
Move	`W`then`A`then`S`then`D`
Pause Menu	`Esc`
Look Around	`Arrows`
Shop Screen	`P`
Run	`Shift`
Activate Object	`R`
Jump	`Space`
Light On / Off	`F`
Change Time Scale	`7`then`8`
Chat (Multiplayer)	`T`
Radio On / Off	`5`
Previous Radio Station	`4`
Next Radio Station	`6`

Vehicles 10

Action	Shortcut
Enter / Exit Vehicle	`E`
Steer	`W`then`A`then`S`then`D`
Switch Between Vehicles	`Tab`
Hire / Dismiss Worker	`H`
Move Camera	`Arrows`
Switch Camera	`C`
Refuel or Refill Tool	`R`
Activate Cruise Control	`3`
Zoom Camera	`PgDn`then`PgUp`
Change Cruise Control Speed	`1`then`2`

Tools 6

Action	Shortcut
Attach / Detach Implement	`Q`
Lower / Lift Tool	`V`
Unload Tipper	`I`
Tool Functions 1-5	`B`then`X`then`O`then`V`then`Y`
Switch Between Attached Tools	`G`
Move Front / Telescopic Loader	`J`then`K`then`N`then`M`

Sourced from manuals.giants-software.com Last verified September 30, 2026

Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

↑

←

↓

→

+ 3 more controls in the table below

General 6

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Move	`L-Stick`
Pause Menu	`MenuOptionsMenu`
Look Around	`R-Stick`
Shop Screen	`ViewShareView`
Run	`RTR2R2`
Jump	`A✕A`

Vehicles 8

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Enter / Exit Vehicle	`X■X`
Steer	`L-Stick`
Switch Between Vehicles	`D-Pad ←`then`D-Pad →`
Hire / Dismiss Worker	`B●B`
Move Camera	`R-Stick`
Switch Camera	`RSR3R3`
Refuel or Refill Tool	`LSL3L3`
Zoom Camera	`D-Pad ↑`then`D-Pad ↓`

Tools 2

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Attach / Detach Implement	`A✕A`
Switch Between Attached Tools	`Y▲Y`

Sourced from manuals.giants-software.com Last verified September 30, 2026

29 default keybinds across 3 categories. Most can be reassigned in Farming Simulator 17's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.

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Farming Simulator 17 controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Farming Simulator 17?: Farming Simulator 17, a simulation game, uses 29 default keybinds across 3 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Farming Simulator 17 controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Farming Simulator 17's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Farming Simulator 17 support a controller?: Yes — Farming Simulator 17 has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
Which platforms do these Farming Simulator 17 controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac. Farming Simulator 17 also released on Xbox and PlayStation, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Farming Simulator 17 resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Farming Simulator 17 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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