2000 FORD F150 seat adjustment

2. To unfasten, push the release
button and remove the tongue from
the buckle.
The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle are
combination lap and shoulder belts. The front passenger and rear seat
outboard safety belts have two types of locking modes described below:
Vehicle sensitive mode
The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode, allowing 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.
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
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.
When to use the automatic locking mode
²Anytimea 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 toSafety Restraints for ChildrenorSafety Seats for
Childrenlater in this chapter.
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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 outboard seat belt
system must be checked by a qualified technician to verify that
the ªautomatic locking retractorº 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 ªautomatic locking retractorº 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.
Front safety belt height adjustment
Your vehicle has safety belt height
adjustments for the driver and front
passenger. Adjust the height of the
shoulder belt so the belt rests
across the middle of your shoulder.
To lower the shoulder belt height,
push the button and slide the height
adjuster down. To raise the height
of the shoulder belt, slide the height
adjuster up. Pull down on the height
adjuster to make sure it is locked in
place.
Position the shoulder 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.
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Cleaning your vehicle ...............242
engine compartment ..............243
exterior ............................243, 246
exterior lamps .........................244
instrument cluster lens ..........245
instrument panel ....................245
interior .....................................245
plastic parts ............................244
safety belts ..............................245
washing ....................................242
waxing .....................................242
wheels ......................................243
wiper blades ............................244
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............60
Clock ..........................28, 34, 45, 54
Clutch
fluid ..........................................204
operation while driving ..........147
recommended shift speeds ....149
Compass, electronic ....................75
calibration .................................77
set zone adjustment .................76
Console
overhead ....................................73
Controls
power seat .................................99
Coolant
checking and adding ..............206
refill capacities ................210, 248
specifications ..................251, 253
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................67
Customer Assistance ................175
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................266
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................259Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............265
Getting roadside assistance ...175
Getting the
service you need ....................259
Ordering additional
owner's literature ...................270
The Dispute
Settlement Board ...................262
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............265
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................20
Dipstick
automatic
transmission fluid ...................213
engine oil .................................200
Doors
door ajar warning .....................15
lubricant specifications ..........251
Driveline universal joint
and slip yoke .............................218
Driving under special
conditions ..........................158±159
mud ..........................................158
sand .........................................158
snow and ice ...........................159
through water .................158, 162
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................190
Emission control system ..........235
Engine ........................................253
Index
274