When to Use the Automatic Locking
Mode
Use this mode any time a child safety seat,
except a booster, is installed in passenger
front or rear seating positions. You should
properly restrain children 12 years old and
under in a rear seating position whenever
possible. See Child Safety (page 17).
How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode 1. Buckle the combination lap and
shoulder belt.
2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is pulled
out.
3. 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.
How to Disengage the Automatic Locking
Mode
Unbuckle the combination lap and
shoulder belt and allow it to retract
completely to disengage the automatic
locking mode and activate the vehicle
sensitive (emergency) locking mode. Energy Management Feature
•
This vehicle has a safety 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 crash.
• The front outboard safety 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 Extension Assembly WARNING
Do not use extensions to change the
fit of the shoulder belt across the
torso.
If the safety belt is too short when fully
extended, you can obtain a safety belt
extension assembly from an authorized
dealer.
Use only extensions manufactured by the
same supplier as the safety belt.
Manufacturer identification is on a label
located either at the end of the webbing
or on the retractor behind the trim. Also,
use the safety belt extension only if the
safety belt is too short for you when fully
extended.
SEATBELT HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
Position the safety belt height
adjuster so that the belt rests across
the middle of your shoulder. Failure
to adjust the safety belt properly could
reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt
and increase the risk of injury in a crash. 34
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•
This will switch the feature off for the
seating position if it is currently on.
• This will switch the feature on for the
seating position if it is currently off.
The safety belt warning light flashing four
times per second for three seconds
provides confirmation of disabling
Belt-Minder.
The following sequence provides
confirmation of enabling Belt-Minder:
• The safety belt warning light flashing
four times per second for three
seconds.
• The safety belt warning light turning
off.
• The safety belt warning light flashing
four times per second for three
seconds.
After receiving confirmation, the procedure
is complete.
CHILD RESTRAINT AND
SEATBELT MAINTENANCE
Inspect the vehicle safety belts and child
safety seat systems periodically to make
sure they work properly and are not
damaged. Inspect the vehicle and child
seat safety belts to make sure there are no
nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary.
All vehicle safety belt assemblies, including
retractors, buckles, front safety belt buckle
assemblies, buckle support assemblies
(slide bar-if equipped), shoulder belt
height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder
belt guide on seat back (if equipped), child
safety seat LATCH and tether anchors, and
attaching hardware, should be inspected
after a crash. Read the child restraint
manufacturer's instructions for additional
inspection and maintenance information
specific to the child restraint. Ford Motor Company recommends that
all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles
involved in a crash be replaced. However,
if the crash was minor and an authorized
dealer 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 crash
should also be inspected and replaced if
either damage or improper operation is
noted.
Properly care for safety belts. See Vehicle
Care (page 225).
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Bulb Specification Chart..........................209
C
California Proposition 65.............................13
Capacities and Specifications - 6.7L Diesel..............................................................261
Engine Oil Specifications............................... 268
Specifications..................................................... 263
Capacities and Specifications - 6.8L
................................................................256
Specifications...................................................... 257
Capacities and Specifications.................251
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 225
Changing a Bulb..........................................208 Brake Lamp, Rear Lamp, Rear Direction
Indicator, License Plate Lamp and
Reverse Lamp................................................ 209
Front Clearance and Identification Lamp................................................................. 208
Headlamp Bulbs................................................ 208
Changing a Fuse............................................170 Fuses....................................................................... 170
Changing a Road Wheel............................247 Tire Change Procedure..................................... 247
Changing the 12V Battery.........................204 Battery Management System (If
Equipped)....................................................... 205
Changing the Coalescer Filter Element.........................................................189
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L Diesel...............................................................211
Air Filter Replacement...................................... 212
Air Filter Restriction Gauge............................... 211
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.8L.................................................................210
Changing the Engine-Mounted and Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Fuel
Filters - 6.7L Diesel....................................215
Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Filter.........215
Engine-mounted Fuel Filter............................ 216
Purging Air from the Fuel System.................217
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter...............................................................188
Engine lubrication for severe service operation.......................................................... 188
Changing the Wiper Blades....................206 Checking the Wiper Blades.....................206
Child Restraint and Seatbelt
Maintenance..................................................37
Child Restraint Positioning
..........................27
Child Safety........................................................17
General Information............................................. 17
Child Safety Locks.........................................28
Cleaning Products.......................................225
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................229
Cleaning the Engine....................................226
Cleaning the Exterior..................................225 Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 225
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 226
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 226
Underbody........................................................... 226
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................228
Cleaning the Interior....................................227
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................227
Climate Control...............................................70
Cold Weather Precautions........................148 Winter Operating Tips for Arctic Operation
-20°F (-29°C) and Below.......................... 149
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L Diesel....195
See: Engine Coolant Check - 6.8L...............190
Cruise Control
..................................................45
Principle of Operation....................................... 134
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 134
Customer Assistance
..................................156
D
Data Recording.................................................12 Service Data Recording....................................... 12
Daytime Running Lamps............................48
Diesel Particulate Filter................................87
Direction Indicators.......................................48
DPF See: Diesel Particulate Filter............................ 87
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 6.7L Diesel
.............................................................203
Draining the Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module
(DFCM)............................................................. 203
Driving Aids
.....................................................136
Driving Hints...................................................146
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Headlamp Removal
See: Removing a Headlamp......................... 208
Head Restraints...............................................73 Adjusting the Head Restraint........................... 74
Heated Exterior Mirrors.................................72
Heating See: Climate Control........................................... 70
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.............................................................71
Cooling the Interior Quickly................................ 71
General Hints........................................................... 71
Heating the Interior Quickly............................... 71
Recommended Settings for Cooling..............71
Recommended Settings for Heating.............71
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather............................................................... 72
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures..................................................... 71
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
............................................................120
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............181
I
Ignition Switch
................................................84
In California (U.S. Only)..............................157
Information Display Control.......................45
Information Displays.....................................62 General Information............................................ 62
Information Messages
.................................64
Diesel Messages................................................... 65
Engine...................................................................... 68
Fuel........................................................................\
.... 68
Key........................................................................\
..... 68
Maintenance.......................................................... 68
Park Brake............................................................... 69
Installing Child Restraints
............................18
Child Seats............................................................... 18
Tether Strap Attachment.................................. 24
Using Cinch Tongue Lap and Shoulder Belts (All Front Center, Super Cab and Crew
Cab Rear Center Positions).......................... 21
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 19
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 23
Using Tether Straps............................................. 23Instrument Cluster
.........................................54
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................48
Interior Lamps.................................................49 Dome and Map Lamps...................................... 49
Map Lamps............................................................ 49
Interior Mirror
...................................................53
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle
.........................153
Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 154
Jump Starting....................................................... 155
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 154
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 155
K
Keys and Remote Controls.........................38
L
Lighting Control
...............................................47
Headlamp Flasher............................................... 48
High Beams............................................................. 47
Lighting...............................................................47 General Information............................................ 47
Limited Slip Differential..............................118
Load Carrying
..................................................137
Load Limit........................................................137 Unloaded or Lightly Loaded Vehicles..........137
Locking and Unlocking
................................40
Autolock and Autounlock................................. 40
Battery Saver.......................................................... 41
Illuminated Entry................................................... 41
Power Door Locks................................................ 40
Remote Control.................................................... 40
Smart Unlocks...................................................... 40
Locks..................................................................40
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 247
M
Maintenance..................................................180 General Information.......................................... 180
Manual Climate Control..............................70
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