2020 FORD F-250 child lock

Note:
The child restraint must rest tightly
against the vehicle seat upon which it is
installed. It may be necessary to lift or
remove the head restraint. See Seats (page
147).
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS
When these locks are set, the rear doors
cannot be opened from the inside. The childproof locks are located on the
rear edge of each rear door and must be
set separately for each door.
Left-Hand Side
Turn counterclockwise to lock and
clockwise to unlock.
Right-Hand Side
Turn clockwise to lock and
counterclockwise to unlock.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
WARNING: Always drive and ride
with your seatback upright and the lap
belt snug and low across the hips. WARNING:
Children must always
be properly restrained. WARNING:
Do not allow a
passenger to hold a child on their lap
when your vehicle is moving. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death in the event of a
sudden stop or crash. WARNING:
All occupants of your
vehicle, including the driver, should
always properly wear their seatbelts,
even when an airbag supplemental
restraint system is provided. Failure to
properly wear your seatbelt could
seriously increase the risk of injury or
death. WARNING:
It is extremely
dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside
or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, 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
seatbelts. Make sure everyone in your
vehicle is in a seat and properly using a
seatbelt. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious personal injury or
death. WARNING:
In a rollover crash, an
unbelted person is significantly more
likely to die than a person wearing a
seatbelt. WARNING:
Each seating position
in your vehicle has a specific seatbelt
assembly made up of one buckle and
one tongue designed to be used as a pair.
Use the shoulder belt on the outside
shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder
belt under the arm. Never use a single
seatbelt for more than one person. WARNING:
Even with advanced
restraints systems, properly restrain
children 12 and under in a rear seating
position. Failure to follow this could
seriously increase the risk of injury or
death. WARNING:
Seatbelts and seats
may be hot in a vehicle that is in the
sunshine. The hot seatbelts or seats may
burn a small child. Check seat covers and
buckles before you place a child
anywhere near them.
All seating positions in this vehicle have
lap and shoulder belts. All occupants of
the vehicle should always properly wear
their seatbelts, even when an airbag
supplemental restraint system is provided.
The seatbelt system consists of:
• Lap and shoulder seatbelts.
• Shoulder seatbelts with automatic
locking mode, (except the driver
seatbelt).
• Height adjusters at the front outermost
seating positions.
• Seatbelt pretensioners at the front
outermost and rear outermost seating
positions. •
Seatbelt warning light and chime.
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Seatbelt Locking Modes
WARNING: If your vehicle is
involved in a crash, have the seatbelts
and associated components inspected
as soon as possible. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.
All safety restraints in the vehicle are
combination lap and shoulder belts. The
driver seatbelt has the first type of locking
mode. The front outermost passenger and
rear seat seatbelts have both types of
locking modes described as follows:
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,
turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle
receives an impact of about
5 mph
(8 km/h) or more, the combination
seatbelts lock to help reduce forward
movement of the driver and passengers.
In addition, the retractor is designed to lock
if you pull the webbing out too quickly. If
the seatbelt retractor locks, slowly lower
the height adjuster to allow the seatbelt
to retract. If the retractor does not unlock,
pull the seatbelt out slowly then feed a
small length of webbing back toward the
stowed position. For rear seatbelts, recline
the rear seat backrest or push the seat
backrest cushion away from the seatbelt.
Feed a small length of webbing back
toward the stowed position. Automatic Locking Mode
In this mode, the shoulder belt
automatically pre-locks. The belt still
retracts to remove any slack in the
shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode
is not available on the driver seatbelt.
When to Use the Automatic Locking
Mode
Use this mode any time you install a child
restraint in a front outermost passenger
seating position in a Regular Cab,
SuperCab, SuperCrew or any rear seating
position of a SuperCab or SuperCrew. The
optional front center seatbelt has a cinch
mechanism. Properly restrain children 12
years old and under in a rear seat whenever
possible.
How to Use the Automatic Locking
Mode
1. Buckle the combination lap and
shoulder belt.
2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until you pull the entire belt
out.
3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound.
This indicates the seatbelt is now in the
automatic locking mode.
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Blind Spot Information System (If
Equipped)
See
Blind Spot Information System
(page 248).
INTERIOR MIRROR WARNING:
Do not adjust the
mirrors when your vehicle is moving. This
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, serious personal injury or death.
Note: Do not clean the mirror housing or
glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products.
You can adjust the interior mirror to your
preference. Some mirrors also have a
second pivot point. This lets you move the
mirror hear up or down and from side to
side.
Manual Dimming Mirror
Pull the tab below the mirror toward you
to reduce the effect of bright light from
behind.
Auto-Dimming Mirror
(If Equipped)
Note: Do not block the sensors on the front
and back of the mirror. A rear center
passenger or raised rear center head
restraint may also block light from reaching
the sensor.
The mirror dims to reduce glare when
bright lights are detected from behind your
vehicle. It automatically returns to normal
reflection when you shift the transmission
into reverse (R) to make sure you have a
clear view when backing up. SLIDING WINDOWS
(IF EQUIPPED)
Power Sliding Back Window
(If
Equipped) WARNING:
When operating the
power sliding back window, you must
make sure all rear seat occupants and
cargo are not in the proximity of the back
window. WARNING:
Do not leave children
unattended in your vehicle and do not
let them play with the power sliding back
window. They may seriously injure
themselves. The control is on the overhead console.
Press and hold the control to open the
window. Pull and hold the control to close
the window.
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WARNING: Stop refueling after the
fuel pump nozzle automatically shuts
off for the second time. Failure to follow
this will fill the expansion space in the
fuel tank and could lead to fuel
overflowing. WARNING: Do not remove the fuel
pump nozzle from its fully inserted
position when refueling.
Use the following guidelines to avoid
electrostatic charge build-up when filling
an ungrounded fuel container:
• Place approved fuel container on the
ground.
• Do not fill a fuel container while it is in
the vehicle - including the cargo area.
• Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact
with the fuel container while filling.
• Do not use a device that would hold
the fuel pump handle in the fill position.
Fuel Filler Cap WARNING: The fuel system may
be under pressure. If you hear a hissing
sound near the fuel filler inlet, do not
refuel until the sound stops. Otherwise,
fuel may spray out, which could cause
serious personal injury.
Note: If you must replace the fuel filler cap,
replace it with a fuel filler cap designed for
your vehicle. The vehicle warranty may be
void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel
system if you do not use the correct genuine
Ford or Motorcraft® fuel filler cap.
When fueling your vehicle:
1. Put your vehicle in park (P).
2. Switch the engine off. 3. Carefully turn the filler cap
counterclockwise until it spins off.
4. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe.
5. To install the cap, align the tabs on the
cap with the notches on the filler pipe.
6. Turn the filler cap clockwise until it clicks at least once.
If the Check Fuel Cap light or a Check Fuel
Cap message appears in the instrument
cluster and stays on after you start the
engine, you may not have installed the fuel
filler properly.
If the fuel cap light remains on, at the next
opportunity, safely pull off of the road,
remove the fuel filler cap, align the cap
properly and reinstall it. The check fuel cap
light or Check fuel cap message may not
reset immediately. It may take several
driving cycles for the indicators to turn off.
A driving cycle consists of an engine
start-up, after four or more hours with the
engine off, followed by normal city and
highway driving.
REFUELING - DIESEL WARNING: Read and follow all the
instructions on the pump island. WARNING:
Stay outside your
vehicle and do not leave the fuel pump
unattended when refueling your vehicle. WARNING:
Keep children away
from the fuel pump. Never let children
pump fuel. WARNING:
Wait at least five
seconds before removing the fuel pump
nozzle to allow any residual fuel to drain
into the fuel tank.
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1.
Switch all of the lamps and the ignition
off.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
3. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
Note: You cannot separate the bulb from
the bulb holder.
Note: 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.
Fog Lamp Bulbs (If Equipped) 1.
Switch all of the lamps and the ignition
off.
2. To access the bulb, reach behind the bumper.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
Note: You cannot separate the bulb from
the bulb holder.
Note: Handle a halogen 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 fog
lamps are operated.
Rear Lamps, Brake Lamps, Rear
Direction Indicator and Reversing
Lamp Bulbs
Pickup Models - Vehicles without Blind
Spot Information System 1.
Switch all of the lamps and the ignition
off.
2. Open the tailgate to expose the lamp assemblies.
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Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L
Diesel.............................................................347
Air Filter Restriction Gauge............................ 348
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 7.3L.................................................................349
Changing the Engine-Mounted and Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Fuel
Filters - 6.7L Diesel....................................375
Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Filter........375
Engine-mounted Fuel Filter........................... 378
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter...............................................................345
Engine Lubrication for Severe Service Operation......................................................... 345
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password...................................473
Changing the Wiper Blades......................371
Checking MyKey System Status...............63 MyKey Distance.................................................... 63
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 63
Number of MyKeys.............................................. 63
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................371
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................42
Child Restraint Positioning
.........................33
Child Safety......................................................20 General Information............................................ 20
Child Safety Locks
.........................................35
Left-Hand Side...................................................... 35
Right-Hand Side................................................... 35
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................385 With King Ranch Edition................................. 386
Without King Ranch Edition.......................... 385
Cleaning Products......................................380 Materials............................................................... 380
Cleaning the Engine....................................382
Cleaning the Exhaust - 6.7L Diesel.......382
Cleaning the Exterior...................................381 Cleaning the Headlamps................................. 381
Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 381
Exterior Plastic Parts......................................... 381
Stripes or Graphics............................................. 381
Underbody........................................................... 382
Under Hood......................................................... 382
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
........................385
Cleaning the Interior...................................383
Cleaning the Wheels..................................387 Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades...........................................................383
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................62
Climate.............................................................519 Accessing Rear Climate Controls.................521
Accessing the Climate Control Menu.........519
Directing the Airflow.......................................... 519
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator...........521
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 519
Setting the Temperature................................. 519
Switching Auto Mode On and Off................519
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off...................................................................... 520
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off............................................................. 520
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off...................................................................... 520
Switching Rear Auto Mode On and Off........................................................................\
521
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
521
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 519
Switching the Climate Controlled Seats On and Off............................................................. 520
Switching the Climate Control On and Off...................................................................... 520
Switching the Heated Exterior Mirrors On and Off............................................................. 520
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off...................................................................... 520
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off...................................................................... 520
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off............................................................. 520
Switching the Heated Windshield On and Off...................................................................... 520
Switching the Rear Climate Controlled Seats On and Off........................................... 521
Switching the Rear Heated Seats On and Off........................................................................\
521
Switching the Rear Ventilated Seats On and Off............................................................... 521
Switching the Ventilated Seats On and Off........................................................................\
521
Climate Control.............................................139
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Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network........................................................470
Enabling the Modem Using FordPass.......................................................... 470
Enabling the Modem Using the Touchscreen................................................... 470
What Is the Modem.......................................... 470
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check - 6.2L...............353
See: Engine Coolant Check - 6.7L
Diesel................................................................. 357
See: Engine Coolant Check - 7.3L...............360
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.........51
Creating a MyKey............................................61 Programming or Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 62
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot..........473 Connecting a Device to the Wi-Fi
Hotspot............................................................. 473
Finding the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name and Password.......................................................... 473
Cross Traffic Alert........................................253
Cross Traffic Alert Behavior When Trailer
is Attached...................................................... 255
Cross Traffic Alert Indicator........................... 255
Cross Traffic Alert Information Messages......................................................... 255
Cross Traffic Alert System Limitations...................................................... 254
Cross Traffic Alert System Sensors............254
Switching the System On and Off..............255
Using Cross Traffic Alert.................................. 253
Cruise Control...............................................236
Cruise Control Indicators
...........................237
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control................................................81
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control.............................................................81
Customer Assistance.................................322
D
Data Recording
................................................10
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment
Data....................................................................... 12
Event Data................................................................. 11
Service Data............................................................. 11
Services That Third Parties Provide...............12 Services That We Provide..................................
12
Vehicles With a Modem...................................... 12
Vehicles With an Emergency Call System.................................................................. 13
Vehicles With SYNC............................................. 13
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Configurable Daytime Running
Lamps..............................................................87
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)............88
Declaration of Conformity.......................609
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles With: SYNC 3.............................................609
Radio Frequency Statement........................ 609
Diesel Particulate Filter..............................196 Oxidation Catalytic Converter and Diesel
Particulate Filter System............................ 196
Regeneration........................................................ 196
Digital Radio..................................................478 HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 479
Direction Indicators
.......................................89
Doors and Locks.............................................65
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 6.7L Diesel............................................................350
Draining the Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module............................................................... 351
Filter Location...................................................... 351
Drive Control..................................................262 Selectable Drive Modes.................................. 262
Driver Alert
.....................................................244
Using Driver Alert............................................... 244
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................44 Children and Airbags.......................................... 49
Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ..........44
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment....................................................... 48
Driving Aids....................................................244
Driving Hints
...................................................307
Driving Through Water...............................310
For Vehicles without Tremor Off-Road
Package............................................................. 310
For Vehicles with Tremor Off-Road Package.............................................................. 311
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