What are the default controls for Forza Horizon 5?

Forza Horizon 5, a racing game, uses 32 default keybinds across 5 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Forza Horizon 5 controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Forza Horizon 5's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Does Forza Horizon 5 support a controller?

Yes — Forza Horizon 5 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 Forza Horizon 5 controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Forza Horizon 5 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 Forza Horizon 5 resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Forza Horizon 5 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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A complete reference to the default keyboard controls for Forza Horizon 5 on PC. Learn the default keybindings for driving, gear shifting, camera views, the rewind feature, ANNA, Forza Link, the map and photo mode so you can race across Mexico with confidence.

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All Forza Horizon 5 controls

32 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Forza Horizon 5's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.

Layout

Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

↑

←

↓

→

+ 2 more controls in the table below

32 shortcuts

Race Functions 9

Action	Shortcut
Rewind	`R`
Horn	`H`
Telemetry	`T`
Toggle Convertible Top	`G`
Mini Leaderboard	`L`
Radio Next	`=`
Radio Previous	`−`
Telemetry Next	`PgUp`
Telemetry Previous	`PgDn`

Driving 8

Action	Shortcut
Accelerate	`W`
Brake / Reverse	`S`
Steer Left	`A`
Steer Right	`D`
Handbrake / E-Brake	`Space`
Shift Up	`E`
Shift Down	`Q`
Clutch	`Shift`

Interface 6

Action	Shortcut
Activate ANNA	`C`
Forza Link	`V`
ANNA / Forza Link Option 1	`1`
ANNA / Forza Link Option 2	`2`
ANNA / Forza Link Option 3	`3`
ANNA / Forza Link Option 4	`4`

Camera 5

Action	Shortcut
Switch Camera	`Tab`
Look Back	`DOWN`
Look Left	`LEFT`
Look Right	`RIGHT`
Look Forward	`UP`

Map & Menus 4

Action	Shortcut
View Map	`M`
Pause / Menu	`Esc`
Activate / Accept	`Enter`
Photo Mode	`P`

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Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Rewind	`Y▲Y`
Horn	`RSR3R3`
Radio Next	`D-Pad →`

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Accelerate	`RTR2R2`
Brake / Reverse	`LTL2L2`
Steer Left	`L-Stick`
Steer Right	`L-Stick`
Handbrake / E-Brake	`A✕A`
Shift Up	`B●B`
Clutch	`LBL1L1`

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Activate ANNA	`D-Pad ↓`
Forza Link	`D-Pad ←`

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Switch Camera	`RBR1R1`
Look Back	`R-Stick`
Look Left	`R-Stick`
Look Right	`R-Stick`
Look Forward	`R-Stick`

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
View Map	`ViewShareView`
Pause / Menu	`MenuOptionsMenu`
Activate / Accept	`X■X`
Photo Mode	`D-Pad ↑`

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Forza Horizon 5 controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Forza Horizon 5?: Forza Horizon 5, a racing game, uses 32 default keybinds across 5 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Forza Horizon 5 controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Forza Horizon 5's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Forza Horizon 5 support a controller?: Yes — Forza Horizon 5 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 Forza Horizon 5 controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Forza Horizon 5 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 Forza Horizon 5 resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Forza Horizon 5 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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Forza Horizon 5 Keyboard & Controller Controls

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Race Functions 9

Driving 8

Interface 6

Camera 5

Map & Menus 4

Race Functions 3

Driving 7

Interface 2

Camera 5

Map & Menus 4

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Race Functions 9

Driving 8

Interface 6

Camera 5

Map & Menus 4

Race Functions 3

Driving 7

Interface 2

Camera 5

Map & Menus 4

Forza Horizon 5 controls — FAQ

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