2003 FORD SUPER DUTY seat adjustment

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 anykind.
Protecting the environment
We must all playour 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
There are no particular guidelines for breaking-in your vehicle. During
the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles) of driving, varyspeeds frequently. This is
recommended to give the moving parts a chance to break in.
SPECIAL NOTICES
Emission warranty
The New Vehicle Limited Warrantyincludes Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage,
SafetyRestraint 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 theWarranty Guide
that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide.
Event Data Recorder
The computer in your vehicle is capable of recording detailed data
potentiallyincluding 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 potentiallyincluding information related to how the driver
operates the vehicle including but not limited to vehicle speed.
Introduction
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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 humiditybuild 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 anysnow, 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. Set the temperature control to full heat
3. Set the fan speed to HI
Climate Controls
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The front and rear outboard safetyrestraints in the vehicle are
combination lap and shoulder belts. The front passenger and rear seat
outboard safetybelts 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 suddenlyor turns a corner
sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 8 km/h (5
mph) or more, the combination safetybelts 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 manuallybyquicklypulling on the shoulder belt.
Rear seat belts (if equipped) cannot be made to lock up bypulling
quicklyon the belt.
Automatic locking mode
The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safetybelt.
When to use the automatic locking mode
In this mode, the shoulder belt is automaticallypre-locked. The belt will
still retract to remove anyslack in the shoulder belt. The automatic
locking mode is not available on the driver safetybelt.
This mode should be usedany timea child safetyseat 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.
How to use the automatic locking mode
•Buckle the combination lap and
shoulder belt.
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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
safetybelts are equipped with a retractor pretensioner.
The safetybelt pretensioners are designed to activate onlyduring certain
frontal or near-frontal collisions with sufficient longitudinal deceleration.
A safetybelt pretensioner is a device which tightens the webbing of the
lap and shoulder belts during some collisions in such a waythat theyfit
more snuglyagainst the body.
The driver and front outboard passenger safetybelt 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 safetybelt
pretensioners. Refer to theSafety belt maintenancesection in this
chapter.
Failure to replace the safetybelt assemblyunder 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
safetybelt 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
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washing ....................................184
waxing .....................................184
wheels ......................................185
wiper blades ............................186
Clutch
fluid ..........................................216
operation while driving ..........109
recommended shift speeds ....110
Compass, electronic ....................53
calibration .................................54
set zone adjustment .................54
Console ........................................51
overhead ....................................45
Controls
power seat .................................66
Coolant
checking and adding ..............199
refill capacities ................203, 228
specifications ..................232, 235
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................48
Customer Assistance ................152
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................190
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................177
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................181
Getting roadside assistance ...152
Getting the service you
need .........................................175
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................182
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................177
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................180D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................36
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................216
engine oil .................................194
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........232
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................220
Driving under special
conditions ..................109, 118, 121
sand .........................................120
snow and ice ...........................122
through water .................120, 125
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Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................168
Emission control system ..........213
Engine ........................................235
cleaning ...................................185
coolant .....................................199
diesel ...........................................6
fail-safe coolant ......................204
idle speed control ...................197
lubrication
specifications ..................232, 235
refill capacities ........................228
service points ..........................193
starting after a collision .........153
Engine block heater .................102
Engine oil ..................................194
checking and adding ..............194
dipstick ....................................194
filter, specifications ........196, 228
recommendations ...................196
Index
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