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Rear folding bench seat (if equipped)
Folding down the rear seats
All safety belts should be
properly stowed in the seat
pockets before folding down the
rear seat.
Make sure that no objects such as
books, purses or briefcases are on
the floor in front of the second row
seats before folding them down.
1. Locate the strap on the rear of
the lower seat cushion.
2. Lift the strap and rotate the lower
seat cushion toward the front of the
vehicle.
3. Locate the strap below the
seatback.
4. Pull downward on the strap to
release the seatback.
5. Rotate the seatback forward.
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Returning the seat to upright
Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor, whether the seat is
occupied or empty. If not latched, the seat may cause injury
during a sudden stop.
1. Lift/rotate the seatback toward the rear of the vehicle and make sure
it latches securely.
2. Lift/rotate the lower seat cushion to its seating 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.
All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always
properly wear their seat belts.
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.
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 seat belt.
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Parking brake control
Pull the yellow parking brake knob
out to apply the parking brake. Push
the knob in to release the parking
brake.
This control is used for
parking only. Do not leave
the vehicle unattended after
setting the parking brake without
placing the transmission in R
(Reverse) for manual transmission
or N (Neutral) for automatic
transmission. Use of wheel chocks
is also recommended in hilly or
off-road usage.
Releasing spring brake with air pressure
The air system in all vehicles with spring-actuated rear wheel parking
brakes is equipped with a tank valve located on the supply or service air
tank for connection to an outside air supply. The valve permits the
system to be recharged with air from an outside source, releasing the
spring-actuated parking brakes. The vehicle may then be towed in an
emergency.
An outside air source can be used only if the protected system is in
operating condition. If air pressure cannot be restored in the protected
air system, the spring-actuated brakes must be released manually.
Releasing spring brake manually
Do not attempt to disassemble the parking brake chamber under
any circumstances. The high spring load may cause serious
injury if the chamber clamps are removed.
If air pressure is released from the spring brake chamber the power
spring applies the brake and, unless air pressure can be re-established,
the spring brake must be released as follows in order to move the
vehicle.
PARKING
BRAKE
PULL TO
RELEASE
APPLY
PUSH TO
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To go forward
With the engine idling, depress the
clutch pedal and shift into 1 (First).
Engage the clutch while pressing
the accelerator to start forward.
Operate the clutch and upshift as
required by driving conditions.
To go backward
Reverse is obtained by putting the
gearshift lever in R (Reverse) and
engaging the clutch while pressing
lightly on the accelerator.
Removing key from ignition
²Turn the ignition key to position 2.
²Push the release lever forward
and rotate the key towards you
and remove.
2 4 6
3 5 7
1 R
2 4 6
3 5 7
1 R
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GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford offers a
complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separate
from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available:
²24±hours, seven days a week
²for the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period (U.S.) of two years
(unlimited miles)
Roadside assistance will cover:
²jump-starts
²lock-out assistance
²towing to the nearest Ford Motor Company dealership, or towing to
your selling dealership if within 56 km (35 miles). Even non-warranty
related tows, like accidents or getting stuck in the mud or snow, are
covered (some exclusions apply, such as impound towing or
repossession).
Using roadside assistance
Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference. This card is found in the Owner Guide
portfolio in the glove compartment.
To receive roadside assistance in the United States, call 1-800-241-3673.
In Canada call 1±800±665±2006.
Should you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford will
reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain information about
reimbursement, call 1-800-241-3673.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
104 20A** Power Point
105 20A** Power Door Locks
106 30A** Headlamps
107 50A** Junction Box Battery Feed (fuses
1, 2, 3, 4, 12, 13, 14, 15)
108 40A** Cummins Fuel Heater
109 40A** Power Windows
110 30A** Power Seats (SuperCrewzer only)
111 30A** Body Builder Prep
112 40A** Blower Motor
113 30A** Heated Seats (SuperCrewzer
only)
114 30A** E-Brake (SuperCrewzer only)
115 40A** Ignition Switch (JB fuses 5, 8, 9,
11, 21)
116 30A** Body Builder Prep
117 20A** 7.3L Power Stroke PCM
118 30A** IDM (7.3L Power Stroke only)
119
12060A** Hydraulic ABS, Air Brake Trailer
Tow Fuse Block
121
12260A** Hydromax Motor, Air Brake
Trailer Tow Fuse Block
201 Ð Washer Pump Relay
202 Ð Wiper Speed Relay
203 Ð Wiper Run/Park Relay
204 Ð 7.3L Power Stroke Neutral Start
Relay, Stoplamp Relay (CAT and
Cummins only)
205 Ð Right Hand Stop/Turn Relay
206 Ð Left Hand Stop/Turn Relay
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Relays
The relay box is located on the rear crossmember near the rear bumper.
Air Brake Trailer Tow Relays (if equipped)
The relays are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
1 30A** Trailer Tow Run Feed
2 30A** Trailer Tow Park/Marker Lamps
3 30A** Trailer Tow Stop Lamps
4 30A** Trailer Tow Turn/Stop Lamps
5 Ð Not Used
R1 Ð Trailer Tow Run Relay
R2 Ð Trailer Tow Stop Lamp relay
R3 Ð Trailer Tow Park/Marker Lamp Relay
R4 Ð Trailer Tow Park/Marker Lamp Relay
R5 Ð Not Used
R6 Ð Not Used
R7 Ð Trailer Tow Left Turn/Stop Lamp Relay
R8 Ð Trailer Tow Right Turn/Stop Lamp Relay
** Maxi Fuse
TRLR
RUN
RELAYNOT
USED 30A
40A
30A
30A
NOT USED LH
TURNRH
TURN NOT
USED TRLR
MARKER LP
RELAY
TRLR
STOP LP
RELAYTRLR
TAIL LAMP
RELAY1 R1 R3
R5 R6
R2 R4
R7 R82
3
4
5
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WRECKER TOWING
Always unload your vehicle before towing it. The recommended method
of towing is with the drive wheels off the ground.
Before towing, make sure:
²the parking brake is released.
²if air pressure has been lost, to release the brakes manually.
Improper towing of the vehicle will not allow sufficient lubrication of the
transmission which may cause serious damage to internal transmission
components. Always follow the outlined towing procedures.
²To tow a vehicle on the front wheels,the steering wheel must be
in the straight ahead position. Secure the steering wheel with a
holding device (such as provided by a towing company).
²To tow a vehicle on the rear wheels,it will be necessary to remove
the drive axles or disconnect the driveshaft. If the drive axles are
removed, the ends of the axle housing must be sealed to prevent the
loss of axle lubricant during towing.
²To tow a vehicle with an inoperative rear axle,the rear wheels
must be raised onto a dolly or tow the vehicle on the front wheels.
²If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks,chains must be
fastened directly to the tow hooks on the vehicle.
²If your vehicle is not equipped with tow hooks,chains must be
routed under the bottom edge of the bumper with a protection bar to
protect the bumper, and attached to the vehicle chassis. Under no
circumstances is the vehicle to be lifted or towed by attaching chains
directly to the bumper.
RAISING THE VEHICLE
Never lift the vehicle by the bumper. When raising the vehicle, attach
chains to or place the jack(s) directly beneath the main structural
members of the vehicle.
PUSH-STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Avoid attempting to start a vehicle by pushing. Instead, use jumper
cables as described underJump starting your vehiclein theRoadside
emergencieschapter. Vehicles with an automatic transmission cannot be
started by pushing.
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