Ford Automobile F350 User Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction

Instrument Cluster

Warning and control lights

Gauges

Entertainment Systems

AM/FM stereo

AM/FM stereo cassette

AM/FM stereo cassette with CD

AM/FM stereo with CD

CD changer

Climate Controls

Heater only

Manual heating and air conditioning

Lights

Headlamps

Turn signal control

Bulb replacement

Driver Controls

Windshield wiper/washer control

Steering wheel adjustment

Moon roof

Power windows

Mirrors

Speed control

Message center

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Maintenance and Specifications

215

Engine compartment

Engine oil

Battery

Fuel information

Air filter(s)

Part numbers

Refill capacities

Lubricant specifications

217

218

221

229

246

253

254

257

Accessories

Index

270

274

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Introduction

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and

certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other

reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and

certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known

to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford. Please take the time to get

well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more

you know and understand about your vehicle the greater the safety and

pleasure you will derive from driving it.

For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the

following website:

• In the United States: www.ford.com

• In Canada: www.ford.ca

• In Australia: www.ford.com.au

• In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx

Additional owner information is given in separate publications.

This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant available

and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your

particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe

options before they are generally available.

Remember to pass on the Owner’s Guide when reselling the vehicle. It is

an integral part of the vehicle.

Fuel pump shut-off switch In the event of an accident the

safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the

engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g.

collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump

shut-off switch in the Roadside emergencies chapter.

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SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Warning symbols in this guide

How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible

damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment? In this guide, answers

to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning

triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed.

Warning symbols on your vehicle

When you see this symbol, it is

imperative that you consult the

relevant section of this guide before

touching or attempting adjustment

of any kind.

Protecting the environment

We must all play our part in

protecting the environment. Correct

vehicle usage and the authorized

disposal of waste cleaning and

lubrication materials are significant

steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this

guide with the tree symbol.

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drive

continuously at the same speed for the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles) of

new vehicle operation. Vary your speed to allow parts to adjust

themselves to other parts.

Drive your new vehicle for at least 800 km (500 miles) before towing a

trailer or snowplowing.

Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils during

the first few thousand kilometers (miles) of operation, since these

additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the

Maintenance and specifications chapter for more information on oil

usage.

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SPECIAL NOTICES

Emission warranty

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper

Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L

Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible

for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a

detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to

the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s

Guide.

Data Recording

Computers in your vehicle are capable of recording detailed data

potentially including but not limited to information such as:

• the use of restraint systems including seat belts by the driver and

passengers,

• information about the performance of various systems and modules in

the vehicle, and

• information related to engine, throttle, steering, brake or other system

status.

Any of this information could potentially include information regarding

how the driver operates the vehicle, potentially including but not limited

to information regarding vehicle speed, brake or accelerator application,

or steering input. This information may be stored during regular

operation or in a crash or near crash event.

This stored information may be read out and used by:

• Ford Motor Company.

• service and repair facilities.

• law enforcement or government agencies.

• others who may assert a right or obtain your consent to know such

information.

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Special instructions

For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic

controls.

Please read the section Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

in the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Failure to follow

the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury.

Front seat mounted rear facing child or infant seats should

NEVER be used in front of a passenger side air bag unless the

air bag can be and is turned OFF.

Notice to owners of diesel-powered vehicles

Read the 6.0 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s

Guide Supplement for information regarding correct operation and

maintenance of your Diesel-powered light truck.

Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than

other types of vehicles.

Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully.

Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type,

failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of vehicle

control, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death.

Be sure to read Driving off road in the Driving chapter.

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Using your vehicle with a snowplow

For more information and guidelines for using your vehicle with a

snowplow, refer to the Driving chapter.

Using your vehicle as an ambulance

If your light truck is equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation

Package, it may be utilized as an ambulance. Ford urges ambulance

manufacturers to follow the recommendations of the Ford Incomplete

Vehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder’s Layout Book and the

Qualified Vehicle Modifiers (QVM) Guidelines as well as pertinent

supplements. For additional information, please contact the Truck Body

Builders Advisory Service 1–877–840–4338.

Use of your Ford light truck as an ambulance, without the Ford

Ambulance Preparation Package voids the Ford New Vehicle Limited

Warranty and may void the Emissions Warranties. In addition, ambulance

usage without the preparation package could cause high underbody

temperatures, overpressurized fuel and a risk of spraying fuel which

could lead to fires.

If your vehicle is equipped with the

Ford Ambulance Preparation

Package, it will be indicated on the

Certification label. The label is

located on the driver’s side door

pillar or on the rear edge of the

driver’s door. You can determine

whether the ambulance

manufacturer followed Ford’s

recommendations by directly

contacting that manufacturer. Ford

Ambulance Preparation Package is

only available on certain 6.0L Diesel

engine equipped vehicles.

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Notice to owners with vehicles equipped with Power Take Off

(PTO) capability

Refer to the Driving chapter for more information and guidelines for

operating vehicles equipped with PTO.

Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information

For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with

features and options that are different from the ones that are described

in this Owner Guide; therefore, a supplement has been supplied that

complements this book. By referring to the pages in the provided

supplement, you can properly identify those features, recommendations

and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. Refer to this Owner

Guide for all other required information and warnings.

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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

See Owner’s Guide

Air Bag-Front

Child Seat

Fasten Safety Belt

Air Bag-Side

Child Seat Installation

Warning

Child Seat Lower

Anchor

Child Seat Tether

Anchor

Brake System

Brake Fluid -

Non-Petroleum Based

Anti-Lock Brake System

Traction Control

AdvanceTrac௢

Master Lighting Switch

Fog Lamps-Front

Hazard Warning Flasher

Fuse Compartment

Windshield Wash/Wipe

Fuel Pump Reset

Windshield

Rear Window

Defrost/Demist

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Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Power Window Lockout

Interior Luggage

Power Windows

Front/Rear

Child Safety Door

Lock/Unlock

Compartment Release

Symbol

Panic Alarm

Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

Temperature

Engine Coolant

Do Not Open When Hot

Battery

Avoid Smoking, Flames,

or Sparks

Battery Acid

Fan Warning

Explosive Gas

MAX

MIN

Maintain Correct Fluid

Level

Power Steering Fluid

Emission System

Engine Air Filter

Jack

Passenger Compartment

Air Filter

Check fuel cap

Low tire warning

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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may

become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may

illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.

Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the

bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have the

respective system inspected immediately.

Service engine soon: The Service

engine soon indicator light

illuminates when the ignition is first

turned to the ON position to check

the bulb. Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On

Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to

On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications

chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could

damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid

heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced

immediately.

Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures

could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior

floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.

Check fuel cap (if equipped):

Illuminates when the fuel cap may

not be properly installed. Continued

driving with this light on may cause

the Service engine soon warning

light to come on. Refer to Fuel

filler cap in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

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Check gage: Illuminates when any

of the following conditions has

occurred:

CHECK

GAGE

• The engine coolant temperature

is high.

• The engine oil pressure is low.

• The fuel gauge is at or near empty.

Brake system warning light: To

confirm the brake system warning

light is functional, it will

momentarily illuminate when the

ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is not running, or

in a position between ON and START, or by applying the parking brake

when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the brake system

warning light does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately

from your dealership. Illumination after releasing the parking brake

indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected

immediately by your servicing dealership.

Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is

dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may

occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle

checked by your dealer immediately.

Anti-lock brake system: If the

ABS light stays illuminated or

ABS

continues to flash, a malfunction has

been detected, have the system

serviced immediately. Normal

braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is

illuminated.

Air bag readiness: If this light fails

to illuminate when ignition is turned

to ON, continues to flash or remains

on, have the system serviced

immediately. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the

supplemental restraint system has been detected.

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Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten

your safety belt. A chime will also

sound to remind you to fasten your

safety belt.

Charging system: Illuminates when

the battery is not charging properly.

Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel

level in the fuel tank is at or near

empty (refer to Fuel gauge in this

chapter).

Speed control: Illuminates when

the speed control is activated. Turns

off when the speed control system

is deactivated.

Transmission Tow/Haul Feature

(5–speed automatic

transmission) (if equipped): The

ON light on the end of the gearshift

lever illuminates when the Tow/Haul

feature has been selected. Refer to the Driving chapter for transmission

function and operation. If the light flashes steadily, have the system

serviced immediately, damage to the transmission could occur.

Transmission control indicator

light (TCIL) (4–speed automatic

OVERDRIVE

transmission) (if equipped):

Illuminates when the overdrive

function of the transmission has

been turned OFF, refer to the Driving chapter. If the light flashes

steadily, have the system serviced immediately, damage to the

transmission could occur.

Four wheel drive low

LOW

RANGE

(if equipped): Illuminates when

four-wheel drive low is engaged.

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Four wheel drive indicator

(if equipped): Illuminates when

four-wheel drive is engaged.

4x4

Door ajar: Illuminates when the

ignition is in the ON position and

any door is open.

Turn signal: Illuminates when the

left or right turn signal or the

hazard lights are turned on. If the

indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.

High beams: Illuminates when the

high beam headlamps are turned on.

Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the

ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver’s door is

opened.

Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking

lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the

driver’s door is opened.

Parking brake ON warning chime: Sounds when the parking brake

is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than

5 Km (3 mph).

GAUGES

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Speedometer: Indicates the

current vehicle speed.

Engine coolant temperature

gauge: Indicates engine coolant

temperature. At normal operating

temperature, the needle will be in

the normal range (between “H” and

“C”). If it enters the red section,

the engine is overheating. Stop

the vehicle as soon as safely

possible, switch off the engine

and let the engine cool.

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is

running or hot.

Odometer: Registers the total

kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.

Trip odometer: Registers the

kilometers (miles) of individual

journeys. Press the control once to

switch from the odometer to the

trip odometer. To reset the trip,

P RN 2

press the control again until the trip reading is 0.0 miles.

Tachometer: Indicates the engine

speed in revolutions per minute.

Driving with your tachometer

pointer continuously at the top of

the scale may damage the engine.

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Battery voltage gauge (manual

transmission only): Indicates the

battery voltage when the ignition is

in the ON position. If the pointer

moves and stays outside the normal

operating range (as indicated by

arrows), have the vehicle’s electrical

system checked as soon as possible.

Engine oil pressure gauge:

Indicates engine oil pressure. The

needle should stay in the normal

operating range (between “L” and

“H”). If the needle falls below the

normal range, stop the vehicle, turn

off the engine and check the engine

oil level. Add oil if needed. If the oil

level is correct, have your vehicle

checked at your dealership or by a

qualified technician.

Fuel gauge: Indicates

approximately how much fuel is left

in the fuel tank (when the ignition

is in the ON position). The fuel

gauge may vary slightly when the

vehicle is in motion or on a grade.

Refer to Filling the tank in the

Maintenance and Specifications

chapter for more information.

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Transmission fluid temperature gauge (automatic transmission

only): If the gauge is in the:

White area (normal) - the

transmission fluid is within the

normal operating temperature

(between “H” and “C”).

Yellow area (warning) — the

transmission fluid is higher than

normal operating temperature. This

can be caused by special operation

conditions (i.e. snowplowing, towing

or off road use). Refer to Special

Operating Conditions in the

scheduled maintenance guide for

instructions. Operating the

transmission for extended periods of

time with the gauge in the yellow

area may cause internal transmission damage.

Altering the severity of the driving conditions is recommended to lower

the transmission temperature into the normal range.

Red area (over temperature) —

the transmission fluid is overheating.

Stop the vehicle to allow the

temperature to return to normal

range.

If the gauge is operating in the

Yellow or Red area, stop the vehicle

and verify the airflow is not

restricted such as snow or debris

blocking airflow through the grill. If

the gauge continues to show high

temperatures, see your Ford dealer.

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Entertainment Systems

AM/FM STEREO

VOL

PUSH

ST DX

TONE VOL

SEEK

TUNE

TONE

CLK

AM/FM

1. Seek: Press

to find the

next strong station down/up the

frequency band.

2. Tune: Press

to manually

change radio frequency down/up.

3. AM/FM: Press to choose a

frequency band in radio mode.

AM/FM

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4. Memory preset buttons: To set

a station: Select frequency band

AM/FM; tune to a station, press and

hold a preset button until sound returns.

5. Power/volume: Press to turn

ON/OFF; turn to increase or

decrease volume levels.

VOL

PUSH

6. Tone: Press TONE until the

desired level — Bass, Treble, Fade

appears on the display. Turn the

volume control to raise/lower the

levels, or to move the audio sound

from the right to left or the front to

back (if equipped).

TONE

CLK

7. CLK (Clock): To set the hour,

press and hold CLK until CLOCK

SET appears in the display. Press

TONE

CLK

SEEK to decrease

increase the hours.

To set the minute, press and hold CLK until CLOCK set appears in the

display. Press TUNE to decrease or increase the minutes.

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Entertainment Systems

AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE

13 14 15 16 17

VOL - PUSH ON

CLK

FM1

BASS

TREB

BAL

FADE

TAPE

AMS

SEEK

TUNE

SIDE

REW

1 - 2

SCAN

1. Balance: Press to shift sound to

the left/right speakers.

2. Fade: Press to shift sound to the

rear/front speakers.

3. CLK: To set the hour, press and

hold CLK. Then press SEEK to

CLK

decrease

hours.

or increase

the

To set the minute, press and hold CLK and press TUNE to decrease

or increase the minutes.

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Entertainment Systems

TAPE

AMS

4. Tape AMS: In tape mode, press

and hold to activate Automatic

Music Search (allows you to quickly

locate the beginning of the tape selection being played or to skip to the

next selection). Then, press REW (for the beginning of the current

selection) or FF (to advance to the next selection). The tape MUST have

a blank section of at least four seconds duration between programs.

5. Side 1–2: Press to change tape

direction.

SIDE

1 - 2

6. REW (rewind): Press to rewind

the tape.

REW

FF (fast forward): Press to

advance the tape.

7. Memory preset buttons: To set

a station: Select frequency band

AM/FM1/FM2; tune to a station,

press and hold a preset button until sound returns.

Dolby௡ noise reduction: Works in tape mode only. Reduces tape

noise and hiss; press to activate/deactivate.

9. Scan: Press SCAN to hear a brief

sampling of all listenable radio

stations or all tape selections. Press

again to stop.

10. Tune: Works in radio mode only.

Press TUNE

to change

frequency down/up

11. Seek: Press and

release

for previous/next

strong station, selection or track.

12. Power/volume: Press to turn

ON/OFF; turn to increase or

decrease volume levels.

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13. AM/FM: Press to choose a

frequency band in radio mode.

14. Bass: Press

decrease/increase the bass output.

15. Treble: Press

decrease/increase the treble output.

16. EJ (Eject): Press to eject a

tape.

17. Cassette door: Insert a cassette into the cassette door.

PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD

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1. Power/volume: Press to turn

ON/OFF; turn to increase/decrease

volume.

2. Scan: Press to hear a brief

sampling of all listenable stations,

tape selections or CD tracks. Press

again to stop.

SCAN

3. CD Door: Insert a CD with the

label side up.

CD units are designed to play

commercially pressed 12 cm

(4.75 in) audio compact discs only. Due to technical

incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact

discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players.

Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film

attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should

not be inserted into the CD player. The label may peel and cause

the CD to become jammed. It is recommended that homemade

CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than

adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please contact

your dealer for further information.

4. Cassette door: Insert the

cassette with the opening to the

right.

5. Eject: Press to eject the

cassette/CD. The radio will resume

playing.

6. Tape: Press to start tape play.

Press to stop tape during

rewind/fast forward.

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CD: Press to start CD play. With the

dual media audio, press CD to

toggle between single CD and CD

changer play (if equipped).

7. Mute: Press to MUTE playing

media; press again return to playing

media.

8. Auto: Press to set first six

strongest stations (if available) into

AM, FM1 or FM2 memory buttons;

press again to return to normal

stations.

9. Clock: Press and hold to set the

clock. Press the

SEEK to

decrease hours or SEEK

increase hours. Press the

to decrease minutes or TUNE

TUNE

increase minutes. If your vehicle has a stand alone clock this control will

not function.

10. Balance: Press BAL; then press

SEL

to shift sound to the

left/right speakers.

Fade: Press FADE; then press

SEL

to shift sound to the

rear/front speakers.

11. Memory preset buttons: To

set a station: Select frequency band

AM/FM, tune to a station, press and

hold a preset button until sound returns.

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Entertainment Systems

12. Shuffle (CD): Press to play

tracks in random order.

13. Compression (CD): Press to

bring soft and loud passages

together for a more consistent

listening level.

14.

Dolby௡ noise reduction:

Works in tape mode only. Reduces

tape noise and hiss; press to

activate/deactivate.

The Dolby௡ noise reduction system is manufactured under license from

Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby௡ and the double-D

symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing

Corporation.

15. Side 1–2: Works in tape mode

only. Press to play reverse side of

the tape.

16. Fast Forward (FF): Press for

a slow advance, press and hold for a

fast advance.

17. Rewind (REW): Press for a

REW

slow rewind, press and hold for a

fast rewind.

18. Select (SEL): Use with Bass,

Treble, Balance and Fade controls.

SEL

19. Bass: Press BASS; then press

SEL

to decrease/increase

the bass output.

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Treble: Press TREB; then press

SEL to decrease/increase

the treble output.

20. Tune: Works in radio mode only.

SEEK

TUNE

Press TUNE

to change

frequency down/up.

21. Seek: Press and release

SEEK for previous/next

strong station, selection or track.

SEEK

TUNE

22. AM/FM: Press to select

AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.

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1. Seek: Press and release

SEEK

for previous/next

strong station, or track of current

disc.

2. Rewind: Press for a slow rewind,

press and hold for a fast rewind.

Fast forward: Press for a slow

advance, press and hold for a fast

advance.

3. Comp (Compression): In CD mode, press to adjust the soft and loud

passages together for a more consistent listening level. Press the COMP

control until COMP ON is displayed.

4. Mute: Press to MUTE playing

media; press again return to playing

media. In CD mode, MUTE acts as a

pause feature.

5. Eject: Press to eject a CD. Press

and hold to auto eject all loaded

discs.

6. Bass: Press BASS; then press

SEL

to decrease/increase

the bass output.

Treble: Press TREB; then press

SEL

to decrease/increase

the treble output.

7. Select: Use with Bass, Treble,

Balance and Fade controls to adjust

levels. Use with MENU to set the

clock and engage RDS.

8. Balance: Press BAL; then press

SEL

to shift sound to the

left/right speakers.

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Fade: Press FADE; then press

SEL to shift sound to the

rear/front speakers.

9. Menu: Press MENU and SEL to

access clock mode, RDS on/off,

Traffic, Program type, Show type

and Compression modes.

Traffic: Allows you to hear traffic broadcasts. With the feature ON, press

SEEK or SCAN to find a station broadcasting a traffic report (if it is

broadcasting RDS data). Traffic information is not available in most

U.S. markets.

FIND Program type: Allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for a

certain category of music format: Classic, Country, Info, Jazz, Oldies,

R&B, Religious, Rock, Soft, Top 40.

Show TYPE: Displays the station’s call letters and format.

Compression: Brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more

consistent listening level.

Setting the clock: Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT

MINUTE is displayed. Use SEL to manually increase (

) or decrease

(

) the hours/minutes. Press MENU again to disengage clock mode.

10. Memory presets: To set a

station: Select frequency band

AM/FM; tune to a station, press and

hold a preset button until sound

returns. In CD mode, press to move between CDs.

This radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls which

allow you to set up to six AM stations and 12 FM stations (six in FM1

and six in FM2).

11. CD: Press to select CD mode.

Seamless play: In CD mode, the

transition between the end of one

CD and the beginning of another will not contain delay time unless SEEK

or a preset control is pressed.

12. AM/FM: Press to select a

frequency band in radio mode.

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Autostore: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without

losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Press

and momentarily hold AM/FM. AUTOSTORE will flash on the display.

When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1

will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system

will store the last one in the remaining presets. Press again to disengage.

13. Power/volume: Press to turn

ON/OFF; turn to increase or

decrease volume levels.

14. Load: Press to load a CD. Press

and hold to load up to six discs.

15. Shuffle: Press to play tracks in

random order. Press SHUF to cycle

through SHUF TRAC, SHUF DISC or

SHUF OFF.

16. Scan: Press to hear a brief

sampling of all listenable stations or

CD tracks. Press again to stop.

17. Disc/Tune: Radio: Press

the frequency band.

CD: Press or

to manually tune down or up

to select the previous or next track on the CD.

18. CD door: Insert a CD label side

up.

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CD CHANGER (IF EQUIPPED)

Your CD changer is in one of the following locations:

• Behind the passenger’s seat

• In the center console

• Under the rear bench on the driver’s side (see instructions below)

• In the stowage bin on the passenger’s side

1. Slide the door to access the CD

changer magazine.

2. Press

to eject the magazine.

3. Turn the magazine (A) over.

4. Using the disc holder release

knob (C), pull the disc holder (B)

out of the magazine.

Do not pull too hard on the disc holder as the disc holder may come

completely out of the magazine. If this happens, reinsert the disc holder

back into the magazine while pressing on the lever.

5. Line up the CD with the groove

of the disc holder. Ensure that the

label on the CD faces downwards.

6. Press the disc holder until it locks

securely into the magazine.

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Ensure that the disc holder is

evenly inserted and at the same

level as the magazine (A). The unit

will not operate if the disc holder is

not inserted at the same level (B).

If your CD changer is located under the rear bench, the following

instructions apply to load discs:

1. Load the discs into the magazine

slots (numbered 1 through 6 on the

6 COMPACT DISC MAGAZINE

window) one at a time with labeled

surfaces upward. (The holders DO

NOT pull out. )

2. Begin with the bottom slot number 1.

3. Insert the loaded magazine into the CD changer with the arrow

pointing toward the changer.

To remove discs:

1. Slide the corresponding lever on the opposite side of the magazine

window. The disc will partially eject.

2. Remove the disc.

Radio power must be turned on to play the CDs in the changer. The

magazine may be stored in the glove box when not being used.

The CD magazine may be inserted or ejected with the radio power off.

ONLY use the magazine supplied with the CD changer, other types will

damage the unit.

Keep the CD changer door closed. Coins and foreign objects will damage

the CD player and void your audio system warranty.

RADIO FREQUENCIES

AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications

Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications

Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:

AM - 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz

FM- 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz

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RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS

There are three factors that can affect radio reception:

• Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the

weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.

• Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,

traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.

• Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal

may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency

is displayed.

CASSETTE/PLAYER CARE

Do:

• Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less.

• Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the hole

and turning the hub.

• Remove loose labels before inserting tapes.

• Allow tapes which have been subjected to extreme heat, humidity or

cold to reach a moderate temperature before playing.

• Clean the cassette player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after

10–12 hours of play to maintain good sound/operation.

Don’t:

• Expose tapes to direct sunlight, extreme humidity, heat or cold.

• Leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not being

played.

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CD/CD PLAYER CARE

Do:

• Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface.

• Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleaner

and wipe from the center out.

Don’t:

• Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods

of time.

• Insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changer magazine.

• Clean using a circular motion.

CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75

in) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility,

certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not

function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular

shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs

with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted

into the CD player. The label may peel and cause the CD to

become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be

identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive

labels. Ball point pens may damage CDs. Please contact your

dealer for further information.

AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE

Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information. If

service is necessary, see your dealer or qualified technician.

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Climate Controls

HEATER ONLY SYSTEM

(IF EQUIPPED)

1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls

the volume of air circulated in the

vehicle.

2. Temperature selection:

Controls the temperature of the

airflow in the vehicle.

3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the

vehicle. See the following for a brief description on each control.

: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents.

OFF: Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.

: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents and the

floor vents.

: Distributes outside air through the floor vents.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and

floor vents.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents.

Operating tips

• To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place

the air flow selector in the

position.

• To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle during cold or warm

weather, do not drive with the air flow selector in the OFF position.

• Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the air flow selector in

OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to “breathe”

using the outside air inlet vents.

• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the air

flow to the back seats.

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of

the windshield.

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To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:

1. Select

2. Set the temperature control to full heat

3. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.

4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows

To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents

located in the middle of the instrument panel.

Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these

objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR

CONDITIONING SYSTEM

1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls

the volume of air circulated in the

vehicle.

2. Temperature selection:

Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle.

3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the

vehicle. See the following for a brief description on each control.

MAX A/C: Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. Air flows from the

instrument panel vents only.

A/C: Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. Air flows from the instrument

panel vents only.

: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents.

OFF: Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.

: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents and the

floor vents.

: Distributes outside air through the floor vents.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and

floor vents.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents.

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Operating tips

• To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place

the air flow selector in the position.

• To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the

air flow selector in the OFF or MAX A/C position.

• Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the air flow selector in

MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle

to “breathe” using the outside air inlet vents.

• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the

airflow to the back seats.

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of

the windshield.

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:

1. Select

2. Select A/C

3. Modulate the temperature control to maintain comfort.

4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.

5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows

To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents

located in the middle of the instrument panel.

Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these

objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.

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HEADLAMP CONTROL

Turns the lamps off.

Turns on the parking lamps,

instrument panel lamps, license

plate lamps and tail lamps.

Turns the headlamps on.

Autolamp control (if equipped)

The autolamp system provides light

sensitive automatic on-off control of

the exterior lights normally

controlled by the headlamp control.

The autolamp system also keeps the

lights on for approximately 20

seconds after the ignition switch is

turned to OFF.

To change the delay time of the

autolamp feature, do the following:

1. Start with the ignition in OFF and the autolamps selected.

2. Deselect the autolamps.

3. Put the ignition in RUN.

4. Put the ignition in OFF.

5. Select the autolamps. Steps 2 through 5 must be performed within a

10 second period. At this point, the headlamps and parking lamps will

turn on.

6. Deselect the autolamps after the desired autolamp delay time

(maximum of 3 minutes). At this point, the headlamps and parking

lamps will turn off.

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Foglamp control (if equipped)

The headlamp control also operates

the foglamps. The foglamps can be

turned on only when the headlamp

control is in the

position and the high beams are not

turned on.

Pull headlamp control towards you

to turn foglamps on. The foglamp

indicator light

will illuminate when the switch is pulled and the

parklamps are on.

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.

To activate:

• the ignition must be in the ON position and

• the headlamp control is in the OFF, parking lamp or autolamp

position.

Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during

inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system

does not activate with your tail lamps and generally may not provide

adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your

headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.

High beams

Push the lever toward the

instrument panel to activate. Pull

the lever towards you to deactivate.

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Flash to pass

Pull toward you slightly to activate

and release to deactivate.

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

Use to adjust the brightness of the

instrument panel and all applicable

switches in the vehicle during

headlamp and parklamp operation.

Move the control to the full upright

position, past detent, to turn on the

interior lamps.

Move the control to the full down

position, past detent, to prevent the interior lights from illuminating

when the doors are opened.

AIMING THE HEADLAMPS

The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.

If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps

should be checked by a qualified service technician.

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TURN SIGNAL CONTROL

• Push down to activate the left

turn signal.

• Push up to activate the right turn

signal.

COURTESY/READING LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)

The dome lamp lights when the

control is in the DOOR (left)

position, any door is open, the

instrument panel switch is pushed

past the detent and when any of the

remote entry controls are pressed

while the ignition is off.

The reading lamps can be turned on

by pressing the rocker controls next

to each lamp.

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MAP LAMPS

With trip computer

Without trip computer

To turn on the map lamps, press the control next to each lamp.

BULBS

Replacing exterior bulbs

Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.

Using the right bulbs

Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs

must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an

“E” for Europe to assure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern

and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly

or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn

time.

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Function

Number of

Trade number

bulbs

Headlamps (aerodynamic)

Headlamps (sealed beam)

Park/turn

Sidemarker

Tail/stop/turn/sidemarker

Backup

High-mount stoplamp

Foglamp

License plate lamp

Cargo lamp

9007

H6054

3157

194

3157 K

3156K

921

899

168

906

194

(a)

Roofmarker

Rear fender clearance*

Interior visor lamp (if equipped)

Rear identification

194

All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.

To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer

(a)

Replace entire lamp assembly; bulb is not serviceable.

* Dual rear wheels or if equipped.

Replacing headlamp bulbs (aerodynamic)

1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position open the

hood.

2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pulling rearward.

3. Remove bulb retainer ring by

turning it counterclockwise, then

slide the ring off the plastic base

4. Pull bulb out of headlamp

assembly.

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Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of

children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do

not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to

break the next time the headlamps are operated.

Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.

Replacing headlamp bulbs (sealed beam)

1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position and open the hood.

2. Remove the two screws and

parking lamp/side marker assembly

by pulling gently

3. Disconnect the electrical

connectors from the parking

lamp/side marker assembly and

remove.

4. Remove the four bolts and

headlamp bezel.

5. Remove the four screws and the

headlamp retaining ring from

headlamp.

6. Disconnect the electrical

connector and remove headlamp.

Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.

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Replacing front parking/turn signal bulbs

1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position and open the hood.

2. Remove the two screws and

carefully disengage parking

lamp/turn signal assembly from the

vehicle.

3. Rotate bulb socket

counterclockwise and remove from

lamp assembly.

4. Carefully pull bulb straight out of

the socket and push in the new

bulb.

Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.

Replacing tail lamp/turn/backup lamp bulbs — F250/F350 only

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is

in the OFF position and then open

the tailgate to expose the lamp

assemblies.

2. Remove the two bolts from the

tail lamp assembly and carefully pull

the lamp assembly from the tailgate

pillar by releasing the two retaining

tabs.

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3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp

assembly.

4. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.

Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.

Replacing brake/tail/backup lamp bulbs — F450/F550 only

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is

in the OFF position.

2. Remove the four screws and the

lamp lens from lamp assembly.

3. Carefully pull the bulb straight

out of the socket and push in the

new bulb.

Replacing cargo lamp and high-mount brakelamp bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is

in the OFF position.

2. Remove the two screws and lamp

assembly from vehicle as wiring

permits.

3. Remove the bulb socket by

rotating counterclockwise.

4. Pull the bulb straight out of the

socket.

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Replacing roof marker bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is

in the OFF position.

2. Remove the screw and lens from

the lamp assembly.

3. Pull the bulb straight out of the

socket.

Replacing foglamp bulbs (if equipped)

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is

in the OFF position.

2. Remove the bulb socket from the

foglamp by turning

counterclockwise.

3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the foglamp bulb.

Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs

The license plate bulbs are located

behind the rear bumper. To change

the license plate lamp bulbs:

1. Reach behind the rear bumper to

locate the bulb.

2. Twist the bulb socket

counterclockwise and carefully pull

to remove it from the lamp

assembly.

3. Pull out the old bulb from the

socket and push in the new bulb.

4. Install the bulb socket in lamp assembly by turning it clockwise.

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Driver Controls

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER

Windshield wiper: Rotate the end

of the control away from you to

increase the speed of the wipers;

rotate towards you to decrease the

speed of the wipers.

Windshield washer: Push the end

of the stalk:

• briefly: causes a single swipe of

the wipers without washer fluid.

• a quick push and hold: the wipers

will swipe three times with

washer fluid.

• a long push and hold: the wipers

and washer fluid will be activated for up to ten seconds.

Changing the wiper blades

1. Pull the wiper arm away from the

vehicle. Turn the blade at an angle

from the wiper arm. Push the lock

pin manually to release the blade

and pull the wiper blade down

toward the windshield to remove it

from the arm.

2. Attach the new wiper to the

wiper arm and press it into place

until a click is heard.

3. Replace wiper blades every 6 months for optimum performance.

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TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Pull and hold the steering wheel

release control toward you.

2. Move the steering wheel up or

down until you find the desired

location.

3. Release the steering wheel

release control. This will lock the

steering wheel in position.

Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.

TRANSMISSION CONTROL

Tow/Haul feature

(5–speed automatic

transmission) (if equipped)

To activate, press the transmission

control switch (TCS) located on the gearshift. The ON indicator light will

illuminate on the gearshift. The transmission will operate in all gears.

Press the transmission control switch again to deactivate Tow Haul

mode. When you shut off and re-start your vehicle, the transmission will

automatically return to normal mode with Tow Haul feature deactivated.

Overdrive cancel

(4–speed automatic

transmission) (if equipped)

To deactivate overdrive, press the

transmission control switch (TCS)

located on the gearshift. The OFF indicator light will illuminate on the

gearshift. The transmission will operate in all gears except overdrive.

Press the transmission control switch again to return to normal overdrive

mode. When you shut off and re-start your vehicle, the transmission will

automatically return to normal (Overdrive) mode.

For additional information about the gearshift and the transmission

control switch operation refer to the Driving chapter.

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ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)

Lift the mirror cover to turn on the

visor mirror lamps.

OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)

The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according to

your option package.

Storage compartment (if equipped)

Press the OPEN control to open the

storage compartment. The door will

open slightly and can be moved to

full open.

The storage compartment may be

used to secure sunglasses or a

similar object.

Install a garage door opener (if equipped)

The storage compartment can be used to hold a variety of aftermarket

garage door openers. To install your garage door opener:

1. Open the storage compartment

door.

2. Remove the storage clip and stow

it away.

3. Place the Velcro௢ strip onto the

back of the garage door opener

control.

4. Adhere the back of garage door

opener control to the Velcro௢ strip

found inside the storage

compartment. Make sure that the controls for the garage door opener

face outward.

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5. Place the height adjusters onto

the back of the storage

compartment door. Add as many

adjusters needed to activate the

garage door opener.

6. Close the storage compartment

door and press the garage door

opener control to verify that it

works. If not, you may need to add

more adjusters.

One-touch moon roof (if equipped)

With trip computer

Without trip computer

To open the moon roof using the one-touch operation switch:

• Press and release the rear portion of the one-touch moon roof control.

• To halt motion at any point during one-touch opening, press the

control a second time.

To close the moon roof:

• Press and hold the front portion of the moon roof control. Release the

control to stop the roof closing at any position.

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To tilt the moon roof:

• To tilt into the vent position (when the glass panel is closed), press

and hold the front portion of the moon roof control. To close from the

vent position, press and hold the rear portion of the control until the

glass panel stops moving.

Sliding shade:

• The moon roof has a built-in sliding shade that can be manually

opened or closed when the glass panel is shut.

• To close the shade, pull it toward the front of the vehicle.

When closing the moon roof, you should verify that it is free of

obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the

proximity of the moon roof opening.

AUXILIARY POWER POINT

Power outlets are designed for

accessory plugs only. Do not

hang any type of accessory or

accessory bracket from the plug.

Improper use of the power

outlet can cause damage not

covered by your warranty.

POWER POINT

The auxiliary power point is located

on the instrument panel.

Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette

lighter. Use the power point.

POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)

When closing the power

windows, you should verify

they are free of obstructions and

ensure that children and/or pets

are not in the proximity of the

window openings.

Press and hold the bottom part of the rocker switch to open the window.

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One touch down

Allows the driver’s window to open

fully without holding the control

down. Press completely down on

AUTO and release quickly. Press

again to stop.

Window lock (if equipped)

The window lock feature allows only

the driver to operate the power

windows.

To lock out all the window controls

except for the driver’s press the left

side of the control. Press the right

side to restore the window controls.

Accessory delay (if equipped)

With accessory delay, the window switches may be used for up to ten

minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or until

any door is opened.

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)

To adjust your mirrors:

1. Select L to adjust the left mirror

or R to adjust the right mirror.

2. Move the control in the direction

you wish to tilt the mirror.

3. Return to the center position to

disable the adjust function.

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Heated outside mirrors

(if equipped)

The main mirror glass is heated

automatically to remove ice, mist

and fog and activates when the

vehicle is started.

Note: The mirrors may be hot to

the touch but will not burn. This is

a normal condition.

The mirror heating elements are

designed to operate regardless of

the geographic location of the

vehicle. There is no switch to turn on, or other operator involvement

required other than to start the vehicle.

The spotter mirror, below the main mirror, is not heated and must be

adjusted manually.

Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to

readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place. These actions

could cause damage to the glass and mirrors.

Signal mirrors (if equipped)

Mirror mounted side turn signal indicator (if equipped)

When the vehicle turn signals are

activated, the outer portion of the

mirror housing will blink amber.

The turn signal feature can be seen

by other drivers who may approach

from the rear of the vehicle.

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Clearance lamps (if equipped)

Illuminates when the headlamps or

parking lamps are switched on.

This provides additional visibility of

your vehicle to other drivers on the

road.

Fold-away mirrors

The mirrors can be manually folded forward or backwards for narrow

spaces like driving through an automatic car wash or backing out of a

garage with the trailer tow mirror.

The telescoping feature (if equipped) allows the mirror to extend

approximately 76 mm (3 inches). This feature is especially useful to the

driver when towing a trailer.

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POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)

The accelerator and brake pedal

should only be adjusted when the

vehicle is stopped and the gearshift

lever is in the P (Park) position.

Press and hold the rocker control to

adjust accelerator and brake pedal

toward you or away from you.

The adjustment allows for approximately 73 mm (3 inches) of maximum

travel.

Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on the

pedals while the vehicle is moving.

SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

With speed control set, you can maintain a speed of 48 km/h (30 mph)

or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. Speed

control does not work at speeds below 48 km/h (30 mph).

Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that

are winding, slippery or unpaved.

Setting speed control

The controls for using your speed

control are located on the steering

wheel for your convenience.

1. Press the ON control and release

it.

2. Accelerate to the desired speed.

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3. Press the SET ACCEL control

and release it.

4. Take your foot off the accelerator

pedal.

5. The indicator light on the

instrument cluster will turn on.

COAST

Note:

• Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a

steep hill.

• If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you

may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed.

• If the vehicle speed decreases more than 16 km/h (10 mph) below

your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage.

Resuming a set speed

Press the RES (resume) control and

release it. This will automatically

return the vehicle to the previously

set speed. The RES control will not

work if the vehicle speed is not

COAST

faster than 48 km/h (30 mph).

Increasing speed while using speed control

There are two ways to set a higher

speed:

• Press and hold the SET ACCEL

control until you get to the

desired speed, then release the

COAST

control. You can also use the SET

ACCEL control to operate the

Tap-Up function. Press and

release this control to increase the vehicle set speed in increments by

1.6 km/h (1 mph).

• Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed. When the

vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET ACCEL control.

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Reducing speed while using speed control

There are two ways to reduce a set

speed:

• Press and hold the COAST

control until you get to the

desired speed, then release the

control. You can also use the

COAST control to operate the

Tap-Down function. Press and

COAST

release this control to decrease the vehicle set speed in increments by

1.6 km/h (1 mph).

• Depress the brake pedal until the

desired vehicle speed is reached,

press the SET ACCEL control.

COAST

Turning off speed control

There are two ways to turn off the speed control:

• Depress the brake pedal or the clutch pedal (if equipped). This will

not erase your vehicle’s previously set speed.

• Press the speed control OFF

control.

Note: When you turn off the speed

control or the ignition, your speed

control set speed memory is erased.

Indicator light (if equipped)

This light comes on when either the

SET ACCEL or RES controls are

pressed. The vehicle speed must be

at or above 48 km/h (30 mph). It

turns off when the speed control

OFF control is pressed, the brake or

clutch is applied, or the ignition is turned to the OFF position.

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CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These

include:

• Utility compartment with

cassette/CD holder

• Coin holder

• Pen holder

• Writing surface

Use only soft cups in the

cupholder. Hard objects can

injure you in a collision.

CELL PHONE USE

The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly

important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However,

drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when using

such equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safety

and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency

situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications

equipment to avoid negating these benefits.

Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is not limited to cellular

phones, pagers, portable email devices, in vehicle communications

systems, telematics devices and portable two-way radios.

A driver’s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.

The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to

avoid distractions and pay attention to the road. Wait until it is safe to

operate Mobile Communications Equipment.

TRIP COMPUTER (IF EQUIPPED)

The trip computer tells you about the condition of your vehicle through

a constant monitor of vehicle systems. You may select display features on

the trip computer for a display of status.

The appearance of your vehicle’s trip computer may differ depending on

your vehicle’s option package, but the functions are the same.

The trip computer only operates with the ignition in the ON position.

Trip computer features are as follows:

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Selectable features

English/metric display

Press this control to change the trip

computer display between metric

and English units.

Mode control

Each press of the MODE control will

display a different feature as follows:

Average fuel economy. The

display will indicate the vehicle’s

average fuel economy in liters/100

km (or miles/gallon) since the

average fuel economy was last reset.

If you calculate your average fuel

economy by dividing liters of fuel used by 100 kilometers traveled (miles

traveled by gallons used), your figure may be different than displayed for

the following reasons:

• your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up

• differences in the automatic shut-off points on the fuel pumps at

service stations

• variations in top-off procedure from one fill-up to another

• rounding of the displayed values to the nearest liter (gallon)

To reset the average fuel economy:

1. Press the MODE control repeatedly until average fuel economy is

displayed (this is the only resettable display).

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2. Press the E/M and MODE

controls simultaneously. The display

will illuminate the “AVG” indicator.

While the indicator is lit, release

both controls to reset the average

fuel economy.

Fuel range. This function estimates approximately how far you can

drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving

conditions. Remember to turn the ignition OFF when refueling to allow

this feature to correctly detect the added fuel.

The DTE function will flash for 5 seconds when you have approximately:

• 80 km (50 miles) left before you run out of fuel

• 40 km (25 miles)

• 16 km (10 miles)

DTE is calculated using a running average fuel economy, which is based

on your recent driving history of 800 km (500 miles). This value is not

the same as the average fuel economy display. The running average fuel

economy is reinitialized to a factory default value if the battery is

disconnected.

Outside air temperature

The temperature can be displayed in

Centigrade or Fahrenheit by

pressing the E/M control.

If the outside temperature falls

below 3°C (38°F), the display will

alternate from “ICE” to the outside

temperature at a two second rate

for one minute.

Off. In this mode the display is off.

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Compass

The compass display is contained in the overhead console. The vehicle

heading is displayed as one of N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW.

The compass heading is displayed in average fuel economy modes, fuel

range modes and temperature modes.

The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large

buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antennas.

Magnetic or metallic objects placed in or on the vehicle may also affect

compass accuracy. Adjustments may need to be made to the zone and

calibration of the compass.

Compass zone adjustment

1. Determine which magnetic zone

you are in for your geographic

location by referring to the zone

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map.

2. Locate the trip computer on the

overhead console.

3. Turn ignition to the ON position.

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4. Press and hold both trip

computer controls. After

approximately four seconds, the trip

computer will enter zone setting

mode. Zone setting mode is

indicated when the display lights the

“ZONE” indicator.

5. Release both controls.

Subsequent pressing of either control will increment the zone. Press the

control repeatedly until the correct zone setting for your geographic

location is displayed on the trip computer.

6. To exit the zone setting mode and save the displayed zone in memory,

release both controls for greater than five seconds.

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Compass calibration adjustment

Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures and

high voltage lines.

For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air

conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut.

1. Locate the trip computer located in the overhead console.

2. Start the vehicle.

3. Press and hold both trip

computer controls. After

approximately eight seconds, the

trip computer will enter CAL mode.

CAL mode is indicated when the

display lights the “CAL” indicator.

4. Release both controls. The display

will return to normal, except that

the CAL indicator will remain lit until the compass is successfully

calibrated.

5. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle (less than 5 km/h [3 mph]) until

the CAL indicator turns off. It may take up to five circles to complete

calibration.

6. The compass is now calibrated.

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TAILGATE LOCK (IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a

tailgate lock designed to prevent

theft of the tailgate.

• Insert ignition key and turn to the

right to engage lock.

• Turn ignition key to the left to

unlock.

Tailgate removal

Your tailgate is removable to allow

more room for loading.

1. Lower the tailgate.

2. Use a screwdriver to pry the

spring clip (on each connector) past

the head of the support screw.

Disconnect cable.

3. Disconnect the other cable.

4. Lift tailgate to a 45 degree angle.

5. Lift right side off of its hinge.

6. Lift left side off of its hinge.

To install, follow the removal procedures in reverse order.

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KEYS

The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacement

keys are available from your dealer.

You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in case

you require it in an emergency.

POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)

Press control to unlock all doors.

Press control to lock all doors.

Smart locks (if equipped)

This feature prevents you from locking yourself out of the vehicle if your

key is still in the ignition.

When you open the driver’s door and you lock the vehicle with the

power door locks, all the doors will lock, then the driver’s door will

automatically unlock reminding you that your key is still in the ignition.

The vehicle can still be locked, with the key in the ignition, using the

manual lock button on the door, locking the driver’s door with a key, or

using the lock button on the remote entry transmitter (if equipped).

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Childproof door locks

• When these locks are set, the

rear doors cannot be opened from

the inside.

• The rear doors can be opened

from the outside when the doors

are unlocked.

The childproof locks are located on

rear edge of each rear door and

must be set separately for each

door. Setting the lock for one door

will not automatically set the lock

for both doors.

• Move lock control up to engage

the childproof lock.

• Move control down to disengage

childproof locks.

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of

Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device

must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to

operate the equipment.

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Your vehicle is equipped with a remote entry system which allows you to:

• unlock the vehicle doors without

a key.

• lock all the vehicle doors without

a key.

• activate the personal alarm.

If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,

ensure ALL remote entry transmitters are taken to the dealership, to

aid in troubleshooting.

Unlocking the doors

1. Press

and release to unlock the driver’s door. Note: The interior

lamps will illuminate.

2. Press

doors.

and release again within three seconds to unlock all the

Locking the doors

1. Press

and release to lock all the doors. The parking lamps will flash

if all the doors are closed and locked.

2. Press

and release again within three seconds to confirm that all the

doors are closed and locked. Note: The doors will lock again, the horn

will chirp once, and the parking lamps will flash once more.

If any of the doors are not properly closed the horn will make two quick

chirps.

Power door lock disable feature (if equipped)

The UNLOCK

feature on your power door locks will not work from

inside the vehicle when:

• the ignition has been turned to the OFF position, and

• 20 seconds elapse after all vehicle doors are closed and locked using

the remote entry transmitter, or the power door lock control (while

the accompanying door is open).

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The UNLOCK

feature will work again after:

• a door has become ajar,

• the ignition is turned to the ON position,

• or using the UNLOCK

control on your remote entry transmitter (if

equipped).

This feature is initially deactivated, but may be activated by taking your

vehicle to an authorized Ford dealer.

Sounding a panic alarm

Press

to activate the alarm. Press again or turn the ignition to ACC

or ON to deactivate.

Note: The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the OFF

position.

Replacing the battery

The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium

battery CR2032 or equivalent. The typical operating range for your

remote entry transmitter is approximately 10 meters (33 feet). A

decrease in the operating range could be caused by:

• weather conditions,

• nearby radio towers,

• structures around the vehicle and

• other vehicles parked next to the vehicle.

To replace the battery:

1. Twist a thin coin between the two

halves of the remote entry

transmitter near the key ring. DO

NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER

AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE

FRONT HOUSING OF THE

REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER.

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2. Do not wipe off any grease on the

battery terminals on the back

surface of the circuit board.

3. Remove the old battery.

4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the diagram inside the remote entry

transmitter for the correct orientation of the battery. Press the battery

down to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing

cavity.

5. Snap the two halves back together.

Note: Replacement of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter

to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter

should operate normally after battery replacement.

Replacing lost remote entry transmitters

If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammed

because you lost one, or would like to buy additional remote entry

transmitters, you can either reprogram them yourself, or take all

remote entry transmitters to your authorized dealer for

reprogramming.

How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters

You must have all remote entry transmitters (maximum of four)

available before beginning this procedure.

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To reprogram the remote entry

transmitters:

1. Ensure the vehicle is

electronically unlocked.

2. Put the key in the ignition.

3. Turn the key from the 2 (LOCK)

position to 3 (OFF).

4. Cycle eight times rapidly (within

10 seconds) between the 3 (OFF)

position and 4 (ON). Note: The

eighth turn must end in the 4 (ON) position.

5. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming

mode has been activated.

6. Within 20 seconds press any button on the remote entry transmitter.

Note: If more than 20 seconds have passed you will need to start the

procedure over again.

7. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that this remote entry

transmitter has been programmed.

8. Repeat Step 6 to program each additional remote entry transmitter.

9. Turn the ignition to the 3 (OFF) position after you have finished

programming all of the remote entry transmitters. Note: After 20

seconds, you will automatically exit the programming mode.

10. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming

mode has been exited.

Illuminated entry

The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to

unlock the door(s).

The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if:

• the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, or

• the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or

• after 25 seconds of illumination.

The dome lamp control (if equipped) must not be set to the OFF

position for the illuminated entry system to operate.

The inside lights will not turn off if:

• they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or

• any door is open.

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The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the

ignition has been turned to the OFF position, 10 minutes after if the dome

lamp is off, and 30 minutes after if the dome lamp switch is left on.

Autolock (if equipped)

This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the following

conditions are met:

• the ignition is in the ON position,

• all doors are closed,

• the brake is pressed before reaching 8 km/h (5 mph) and

• the vehicle is traveling more than 8 km/h (5 mph).

Relock

The autolock feature repeats when the following conditions are met:

• the vehicle’s speed is less than 8 km/h (5 mph), and

• any door is opened then closed while the ignition is in the RUN

position, and

• the brake is pressed before reaching 8 km/h (5 mph), and

• the vehicle is traveling more than 8 km/h (5 mph).

Deactivating/activating the autolock feature

Before following the procedure, make sure that the ignition is OFF and

all vehicle doors are closed.

You must complete steps 1-7 within 30 seconds or the procedure will

have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, you must

wait 30 seconds.

1. Turn the ignition key to ON.

2. Press the power door unlock control three times.

3. Turn the ignition key from ON to OFF.

4. Press the power door unlock control three times.

5. Turn the ignition back to ON. The horn will chirp.

6. Press the unlock control, then press the lock control. The horn will

chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice (one short and one long

chirp) if autolock was activated. Note: Pressing the power door

lock/unlock control again will toggle between activating and deactivating

the autolock feature.

7. Turn the ignition to OFF. The horn will chirp once to confirm the

procedure is complete.

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SEATING

Notes:

Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the

seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the

event of a collision.

Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of

injury in a collision or sudden stop.

Full bench seat (if equipped)

• Lift the release bar to move the

seat forward or backward. Ensure

that the seat is relatched into

place.

• Pull up on the lever located at

the bottom of the seatback to

quickly fold the seatback forward.

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40/20/40 split bench seat (if equipped)

• Lift the track release bar to move

the seat forward or backward.

Ensure the seat is relatched into

place.

• Pull the handle on the side of the

seat up to recline the seat.

• Push down the lever located at

the bottom of the seatback to

quickly fold the seatback forward.

40/20/40 front seat armrest and console (if equipped)

To release the armrest, pull forward

on the strap and pull the armrest

down. Lift up armrest to return it to

a center seatback.

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To gain access to the storage compartment in your armrest, lift the latch

to open the lid. The lid cannot be opened in the upright position.

Captain’s chair (if equipped)

• Lift the bar to move the seat

forward or rearward. Make sure

that the seat is relatched into

place.

• To recline the seatback, pull the

release lever handle located on

the side of the seat up.

• Push down the lever (if

equipped) located at the bottom

of the seatback to quickly fold the

seatback forward.

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Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)

The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion.

Your vehicle will only be equipped with one of the two controls shown.

Press to raise or lower the front

portion of the seat cushion.

• Type A

• Type B

Press to raise or lower the rear

portion of the seat cushion.

• Type A

• Type B

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• Type A

Press the control to move the seat

forward, backward, up or down.

• Type B

Press the control to move the seat

forward or backward.

Using the manual lumbar support

For more lumbar support, turn the

lumbar support control toward the

front of vehicle.

For less lumbar support, turn the

lumbar support control toward the

rear of vehicle.

Heated seats (if equipped)

To operate the heated seats, do the following:

• Push control to activate.

• Push again to deactivate.

The indicator light on the control will illuminate when activated.

The system automatically shuts off after 10 minutes.

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FOLDING UP THE REAR SEATS (IF EQUIPPED — SUPERCAB

ONLY)

The rear seatback has a split 60/40 seat. Each seat cushion can be

flipped up into the seatback position.

1. Pull lever to release seat cushion.

2. Rotate seat cushion up until it

locks into vertical storage position.

RETURNING THE SEAT TO SEATING POSITION

Always be sure that the seat is in a latched position, whether the

seat is occupied or empty. If not latched, the seat may cause

injury during a sudden stop.

1. Pull lever on the side of the seat to release seat cushion from storage

position.

2. Push seat cushion down until it locks into horizontal position.

SAFETY RESTRAINTS

Safety restraints precautions

Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap

belt snug and low across the hips.

To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they

can be properly restrained.

Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the

vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from

injury in a collision.

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All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always

properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag (SRS) is

provided.

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or

outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas

are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to

ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and

safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a

safety belt properly.

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely

to die than a person wearing a safety belt.

Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt

assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that

are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt on the

outside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. 2)

Never swing the safety belt around your neck over the inside shoulder.

3) Never use a single belt for more than one person.

Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back

seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints.

Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been

closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check

seat covers and buckles before you place a child anywhere near them.

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Combination lap and shoulder belts

1. Insert the belt tongue into the

proper buckle (the buckle closest to

the direction the tongue is coming

from) until you hear a snap and feel

it latch. Make sure the tongue is

securely fastened in the buckle.

2. To unfasten, push the release

button and remove the tongue from

the buckle.

The front outboard and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle are

combination lap and shoulder belts. The front outboard passenger and

rear seat outboard safety belts have two types of locking modes

described below:

Vehicle sensitive mode

This is the normal retractor mode, which allows free shoulder belt length

adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle

movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner

sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 8 km/h (5 mph)

or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward

movement of the driver and passengers.

On SuperCab and CrewCab models, the front seat belt system can also

be made to lock manually by quickly pulling on the shoulder belt.

Rear seat belts (if equipped) cannot be made to lock up by pulling

quickly on the belt.

Automatic locking mode

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When to use the automatic locking mode

In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt will

still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic

locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt.

This mode should be used any time a child safety seat is installed in a

passenger front or outboard rear seating position (if equipped). Children

12 years old and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat

whenever possible. Refer to Safety restraints for children or Safety

seats for children later in this chapter.

How to use the automatic locking mode

• Buckle the combination lap and

shoulder belt.

• Grasp the shoulder portion and

pull downward until the entire

belt is pulled out.

• Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking

sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking

mode.

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How to disengage the automatic locking mode

Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract

completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the

vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode.

After any vehicle collision, the front passenger and rear outboard

seat belt systems must be checked by a qualified technician to

verify that the “automatic locking retractor” feature for child seats is

still functioning properly. In addition, all seat belts should be checked

for proper function.

BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if

the seat belt assembly “automatic locking retractor” feature or

any other seat belt function is not operating properly when checked

according to the procedures in Workshop Manual. Failure to replace

the Belt and Retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in

collisions.

Energy Management Feature

• This vehicle has a seat belt system with an energy management

feature at the front outboard seating positions to help further reduce

the risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision.

• The front outboard seat belt systems have a retractor assembly that is

designed to pay out webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is

designed to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant’s chest.

Safety belt replacement label

The short plastic boot on the front

safety belt at the passenger

outboard anchor location covers a

“Replace Belt” label on the safety

belt.

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In the event of a collision, the

colored label (REPLACE BELT)

may become visible. If this occurs,

the safety belt must be replaced.

Whenever the yellow

portion of the label is

visible, the safety belt must be

replaced.

Failure to follow these

instructions will affect the

performance of the safety belts

and increase the risk of personal

injury.

Safety belt pretensioner

Your vehicle is equipped with safety belt pretensioners at the driver and

front outboard passenger seating positions.

The Seat Integrated Restraints (SIR) seat (which has shoulder belts

attached to the corners of the front seat back) is equipped with a buckle

pretensioner. Do NOT place objects between the seats, this could

interfere with the functioning of the pretensioner. For the SuperCab and

CrewCab base bench seats and all Regular Cab seating positions, the

safety belts are equipped with a retractor pretensioner.

The driver and front outboard passenger safety belt pretensioners are

designed to activate only during certain frontal or near-frontal collisions

with sufficient longitudinal deceleration. A safety belt pretensioner is a

device which tightens the webbing of the lap and shoulder belts during

some collisions in such a way that they fit more snugly against the body.

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The driver and front outboard passenger safety belt system (including

retractors, buckles and height adjusters) must be replaced if the vehicle

is involved in a collision that results in the activation of the safety belt

pretensioners. Refer to the Safety belt maintenance section in this

chapter.

Failure to replace the safety belt assembly under the above

conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of

a collision.

Front safety belt height adjustment

If your shoulder belts come out of the seatback, you will not have a

safety belt height adjuster.

Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle

of your shoulder.

• Regular Cab and 4–door CrewCab

• 4–door Super Cab (if equipped)

To adjust the shoulder belt height, push the button and slide the height

adjuster up or down. Release the button and pull down on the height

adjuster to make sure it is locked in place.

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Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt rests

across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety

belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and

increase the risk of injury in a collision.

Lap belts

Adjusting the lap belt

The lap belt should fit snugly and as low as possible around the

hips, not across the waist.

• 1st row and 3rd row (if equipped) center seating positions

The lap belt does not adjust automatically.

Insert the tongue into the correct

buckle (the buckle closest to the

direction the tongue is coming

from). To lengthen the belt, turn the

tongue at a right angle to the belt

and pull across your lap until it

reaches the buckle. To tighten the

belt, pull the loose end of the belt

through the tongue until it fits

snugly across the hips.

Shorten and fasten the belt when

not in use.

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• 2nd row center seating position (if equipped)

The lap belt will not adjust automatically. To fasten, grasp the tongue,

and with a continuous motion, pull out enough webbing to buckle the

tongue into the correct buckle. If you did not pull out enough webbing to

reach the buckle, allow the tongue to retract fully before trying to pull it

out again.

Safety belt warning light and indicator chime

The safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a

chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts.

Conditions of operation

If...

Then...

The driver’s safety belt is not

buckled before the ignition

switch is turned to the ON

position...

The safety belt warning light

illuminates 1-2 minutes and the

warning chime sounds 4-8 seconds.

The driver’s safety belt is

buckled while the indicator

light is illuminated and the

warning chime is sounding...

The driver’s safety belt is

buckled before the ignition

switch is turned to the ON

position...

The safety belt warning light and

warning chime turn off.

The safety belt warning light and

indicator chime remain off.

BeltMinder

The BeltMinder feature is a supplemental warning to the safety belt

warning function. This feature provides additional reminders to the

driver that the driver’s safety belt is unbuckled by intermittently

sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning lamp in the

instrument cluster.

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If...

Then...

The driver’s safety belt is not

buckled before the vehicle has

reached at least 5 km/h (3 mph)

and 1-2 minutes have elapsed

The BeltMinder feature is

activated - the safety belt warning

light illuminates and the warning

chime sounds for 6 seconds every

since the ignition switch has been 30 seconds, repeating for

turned to ON...

approximately 5 minutes or until

safety belt is buckled.

The driver’s safety belt is buckled The BeltMinder feature will not

while the safety belt indicator light activate.

is illuminated and the safety belt

warning chime is sounding...

The driver’s safety belt is buckled The BeltMinder feature will not

before the ignition switch is turned activate.

to the ON position...

The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts:

(All statistics based on U.S. data)

Reasons given...

Consider...

“Crashes are rare events”

36700 crashes occur every day. The

more we drive, the more we are

exposed to “rare” events, even for

good drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be

seriously injured in a crash during

our lifetime.

“I’m not going far”

3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25

miles of home.

“Belts are uncomfortable”

We design our safety belts to enhance

comfort. If you are uncomfortable -

try different positions for the safety

belt upper anchorage and seatback

which should be as upright as

possible; this can improve comfort.

Prime time for an accident.

BeltMinder reminds us to take a few

seconds to buckle up.

“I was in a hurry”

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Reasons given...

Consider...

“Safety belts don’t work”

Safety belts, when used properly,

reduce risk of death to front seat

occupants by 45% in cars, and by

60% in light trucks.

“Traffic is light”

Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in

single-vehicle crashes, many when

no other vehicles are around.

Possibly, but a serious crash can do

much more than wrinkle your clothes,

particularly if you are unbelted.

Set the example, teen deaths occur 4

times more often in vehicles with

TWO or MORE people. Children and

younger brothers/sisters imitate

behavior they see.

“Belts wrinkle my clothes”

“The people I’m with don’t

wear belts”

“I have an air bag”

Air bags offer greater protection when

used with safety belts. Frontal airbags

are not designed to inflate in rear and

side crashes or rollovers.

“I’d rather be thrown clear”

Not a good idea. People who are

ejected are 40 times more likely

to DIE. Safety belts help prevent

ejection, WE CAN’T “PICK OUR

CRASH”.

Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt to avoid the Belt

Minder chime. Sitting on the safety belt will increase the risk of

injury in an accident. To disable (one-time) or deactivate the Belt

Minder feature please follow the directions stated below.

One time disable

Any time the safety belt is buckled and then unbuckled during an

ignition ON cycle, the BeltMinder will be disabled for that ignition cycle

only.

Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature

Read steps 1 - 9 thoroughly before proceeding with the

deactivation/activation programming procedure.

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The BeltMinder feature can be deactivated/activated by performing the

following procedure:

Before following the procedure, ensure that the following conditions are

met:

• The parking brake is set.

• The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or the neutral

position (manual transmission).

• The ignition switch is in the OFF position.

• All vehicle doors are closed.

• The driver’s safety belt is unbuckled.

• The parklamps/headlamps are in OFF position (If vehicle is equipped

with Autolamps, this will not affect the procedure).

To reduce the risk of injury, do not deactivate/activate the Belt

Minder feature while driving the vehicle.

BeltMinder activation and deactivation procedure

1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT

START THE ENGINE.)

2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximately 1–2

minutes.)

• Steps 3–5 must be completed within 60 seconds or the procedure will

have to be repeated.

3. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times, ending with the

safety belt unbuckled. This can be done before or during BeltMinder

warning activation.

4. Turn on the parklamps/headlamps, turn off the parklamps/headlamps.

5. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times, ending with the

safety belt unbuckled.

• After step 5 the safety belt warning light will be turned on for three

seconds.

6. Within seven seconds of the safety belt warning light turning off,

buckle then unbuckle the safety belt.

• This will disable BeltMinder if it is currently enabled, or enable

BeltMinder if it is currently disabled.

7. Confirmation of disabling BeltMinder is provided by the safety belt

warning light flashing four times per second for three seconds.

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8. Confirmation of enabling BeltMinder is provided by:

• The safety belt warning light flashing four times per second for three

seconds.

• Followed by three seconds with the safety belt warning light off.

• Once again, the safety belt warning light will flash four times per

second for three seconds.

9. After receiving confirmation, the deactivation/activation procedure is

complete.

Safety belt extension assembly

If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, there is a 20 cm (8

inch) safety belt extension assembly that can be added (part number

611C22). This assembly can be obtained from your dealer at no cost.

Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety

belt. Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on

the label. Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too

short for you when fully extended.

Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt

across the torso.

Safety belt maintenance

Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they work

properly and are not damaged. Inspect the safety belts to make sure

there are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary. All safety belt

assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle

assemblies, buckle support assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder

belt height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback (if

equipped), child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors, and attaching

hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Ford Motor Company

recommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in a

collision be replaced. However, if the collision was minor and a qualified

technician finds that the belts do not show damage and continue to

operate properly, they do not need to be replaced. Safety belt assemblies

not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if

either damage or improper operation is noted.

Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt

assembly under the above conditions could result in severe

personal injuries in the event of a collision.

Refer to Interior in the Cleaning chapter.

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AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

Important SRS precautions

The SRS is designed to work with

the safety belt to help protect the

driver and right front passenger

from certain upper body injuries. Air

bags DO NOT inflate slowly; there is

a risk of injury from a deploying air

bag.

All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always

properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag (SRS) is

provided.

Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back

seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

recommends a minimum distance of at least 25 cm (10 inches)

between an occupant’s chest and the driver air bag module.

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Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying air

bag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries.

To properly position yourself away from the air bag:

• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the

pedals comfortably.

• Recline the seat slightly one or two degrees from the upright position.

Do not put anything on or over the air bag module. Placing

objects on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those

objects to be propelled by the air bag into your face and torso causing

serious injury.

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bag

supplemental restraint systems or its fuses. See your Ford or

Lincoln Mercury dealer.

The front passenger air bag is not designed to offer protection to

an occupant in the center front seating position.

Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of the vehicle

(including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow

hooks) may affect the performance of the air bag system, increasing

the risk of injury. Do not modify the front end of the vehicle.

Additional equipment such as snowplow equipment may effect

the performance of the air bag sensors increasing the risk of

injury. Please refer to the Body Builders Layout Book for instructions

about the appropriate installation of additional equipment.

Removing the blocker beam without installing snow plow

attachment hardware may effect air bag deployment in a crash.

Do not operate the truck unless either the blocker beam or snow plow

attachment hardware is installed on the vehicle.

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Children and air bags

For additional important safety information, read all information on

safety restraints in this guide.

Children must always be properly restrained. Failure to follow these

instructions may increase the risk of injury in a collision.

An infant in a rear-facing seat faces a high risk of serious or fatal

injuries from a deploying passenger air bag. Rear facing infant

seats should NEVER be placed in the front seats, unless the passenger

air bag is turned off. See Passenger air bag ON/OFF switch.

How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work?

The air bag SRS is designed to

activate when the vehicle sustains

sufficient longitudinal deceleration.

The fact that the air bags did not

inflate in a collision does not mean

that something is wrong with the

system. Rather, it means the forces

were not of the type sufficient to

cause activation. Air bags are

designed to inflate in frontal and

near-frontal collisions, not rollover,

side-impact, or rear-impacts.

The air bags inflate and deflate

rapidly upon activation. After air bag

deployment, it is normal to notice a

smoke-like, powdery residue or

smell the burnt propellant. This may

consist of cornstarch, talcum

powder (to lubricate the bag) or

sodium compounds (e.g., baking

soda) that result from the

combustion process that inflates the

air bag. Small amounts of sodium

hydroxide may be present which

may irritate the skin and eyes, but

none of the residue is toxic.

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While the system is designed to help reduce serious injuries, it may also

cause minor abrasions, swelling or temporary hearing loss. Because air

bags must inflate rapidly and with considerable force, there is the risk of

death or serious injuries such as fractures, facial and eye injuries or

internal injuries, particularly to occupants who are not properly

restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of air bag

deployment. Thus, it is extremely important that occupants be properly

restrained as far away from the air bag module as possible while

maintaining vehicle control.

Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not

touch them after inflation.

If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function

again and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is not

replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a

collision.

The SRS consists of:

• driver and passenger (if equipped) air bag modules (which include the

inflators and air bags),

• one or more impact and safing sensors,

• a readiness light and tone

• and the electrical wiring which connects the components.

The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the

supplemental air bag electrical system warning (including the impact

sensors), the system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, the air

bag back up power and the air bag ignitors.

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Determining if the system is operational

The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to

indicate the condition of the system. Refer to Air bag readiness section

in the Instrument cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the air bag is

not required.

A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following:

• The readiness light will either

flash or stay lit.

• The readiness light will not

illuminate immediately after

ignition is turned on.

• A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat

periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired.

If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS serviced

at your dealership or by a qualified technician immediately. Unless

serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a

collision.

Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles (including

pretensioners)

See your local dealership or qualified technician. Air bags MUST BE

disposed of by qualified personnel.

Passenger air bag ON/OFF switch

An air bag ON/OFF switch

has been installed in this

PASSENGER AIR BAG

vehicle. Before driving, always

look at the face of the switch to

be sure the switch is in the proper

position in accordance with these

instructions and warnings. Failure

to put the switch in a proper

position can increase the risk of

serious injury or death in a

collision.

OFF

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Turning the passenger air bag off

1. Insert the ignition key, turn the

switch to OFF position and hold in

OFF position while removing the

key.

PASSENGER AIR BAG

OFF

2. When the ignition is turned to the

ON position the OFF light

OFF

illuminates briefly, momentarily

shuts off and then turns back on.

This indicates that the passenger air

bag is deactivated.

If the light fails to illuminate when the passenger air bag switch

is in the OFF position and the ignition switch is in ON, have the

passenger air bag switch serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury

dealer immediately.

In order to avoid inadvertent activation of the switch, always

remove the ignition key from the passenger air bag ON/OFF

switch.

Turning the passenger air bag back on

The passenger air bag remains OFF until you turn it back ON.

1. Insert the ignition key and turn

the switch to ON.

PASSENGER AIR BAG

2. The OFF light will briefly

OFF

illuminate when the ignition is

turned to On. This indicates that the

passenger air bag is operational.

OFF

If the OFF light is illuminated when the passenger air bag switch

is in the ON position and the ignition switch is in ON, have the

passenger air bag switch serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury

dealer immediately.

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The passenger side air bag should always be ON (the air bag OFF light

should not be illuminated) unless the passenger is a person who meets

the requirements stated either in Category 1, 2 or 3 of the

NHTSA/Transport Canada deactivation criteria which follows.

The safety belts for the driver and right front passenger seating

positions have been specifically designed to function together

with the air bags in certain types of crashes. When you turn OFF your

air bag, you not only lose the protection of the air bag, you also may

reduce the effectiveness of your safety belt system, which was

designed to work with the air bag. If you are not a person who meets

the requirements stated in the NHTSA/Transport Canada deactivation

criteria turning OFF the air bag can increase the risk of serious injury

or death in a collision.

If your vehicle has rear seats, always transport children who are

12 and younger in the rear seat. Always use safety belts and

child restraints properly. If a child in a rear facing infant seat must be

transported in front, the passenger air bag must be turned OFF. This is

because the back of the infant seat is too close to the inflating air bag

and the risk of a fatal injury to the infant when the air bag inflates is

substantial.

The vast majority of drivers and passengers are much safer with an air

bag than without. To do their job and reduce the risk of life threatening

injuries, air bags must open with great force, and this force can pose a

potentially deadly risk in some situations, particularly when a front seat

occupant is not properly buckled up. The most effective way to reduce

the risk of unnecessary air bag injuries without reducing the overall

safety of the vehicle is to make sure all occupants are properly

restrained in the vehicle, especially in the front seat. This provides the

protection of safety belts and permits the air bags to provide the

additional protection they were designed to provide. If you choose to

deactivate your air bag, you are losing the very significant risk reducing

benefits of the air bag and you are also reducing the effectiveness of the

safety belts, because safety belts in modern vehicles are designed to

work as a safety system with the air bags.

Read all air bag Warning labels in the vehicle as well as the other

important air bag instructions and Warnings in this Owner’s Guide.

2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)

USA English (fus)

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Seating and Safety Restraints

NHTSA deactivation criteria (excluding Canada)

1. Infant. An infant (less than 1 year old) must ride in the front seat

because:

• the vehicle has no rear seat;

• the vehicle has a rear seat too small to accommodate a rear-facing

infant seat; or

• the infant has a medical condition which, according to the infant’s

physician, makes it necessary for the infant to ride in the front so that

the driver can constantly monitor the child’s condition.

2. Child age 1 to 12. A child age 1 to 12 must ride in the front seat

because:

• the vehicle has no rear seat;

• although children ages 1 to 12 ride in the rear seat(s) whenever

possible, children ages 1 to 12 sometimes must ride in the front

because no space is available in the rear seat(s) of the vehicle; or

• the child has a medical condition which, according to the child’s

physician, makes it necessary for the child to ride in the front seat so

that the driver can constantly monitor the child’s condition.

3. Medical condition. A passenger has a medical condition which,

according to his or her physician:

• causes the passenger air bag to pose a special risk for the passenger;

and

• makes the potential harm from the passenger air bag in a crash

greater than the potential harm from turning OFF the air bag and

allowing the passenger, even if belted, to hit the dashboard or

windshield in a crash.

This vehicle has special energy management safety belts for the

driver and right front passenger. These particular belts are

specifically designed to work with air bags to help reduce the risk of

injury in a collision. The energy management safety belt is designed to

give or release additional belt webbing in some accidents to reduce

concentration of force on an occupant’s chest and reduce the risk of

certain bone fractures and injuries to underlying organs. In a crash, if

the air bag is turned OFF, this energy management safety belt might

permit the person wearing the belt to move forward enough to incur a

serious or fatal injury. The more severe the crash, and the heavier the

occupant, the greater the risk is. Be sure the air bag is turned ON for

any person who does not qualify under the NHTSA deactivation

criteria.

2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)

USA English (fus)

Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

Seating and Safety Restraints

Transport Canada deactivation criteria (Canada Only)

1. Infant: An infant (less than 1 year old) must ride in the front seat

because:

• my vehicle has no rear seat;

• the rear seat in my vehicle cannot accommodate a rear-facing infant

seat; or

• the infant has a medical condition which, according to the infant’s

physician, makes it necessary for the infant to ride in the front seat so

that the driver can monitor the infant’s condition.

2. Child age 12 or under: A child age 12 or under must ride in the

front seat because:

• my vehicle has no rear seat;

• although children age 12 and under ride in the rear seat whenever

possible, children age 12 and under have no option but to sometimes

ride in the front seat because rear seat space is insufficient; or

• the child has a medical condition that, according to the child’s

physician, makes it necessary for the child to ride in the front seat so

that the driver can monitor the child’s condition.

3. Medical condition: A passenger has a medical condition that,

according to his or her physician:

• poses a special risk for the passenger if the air bag deploys; and

• makes the potential harm from the passenger air bag deployment

greater than the potential harm from turning OFF the air bag and

experiencing a crash without the protection offered by the air bag