2020 FORD F-450 driver seat adjustment

Introduction
About This Manual
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Symbols Glossary ............................................
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Data Recording ...............................................
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Perchlorate .......................................................
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Ford Credit ........................................................
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Replacement Parts Recommendation ........................................................................\
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Special Notices ...............................................
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Mobile Communications Equipment ........................................................................\
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Export Unique Options ................................
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Environment
Protecting the Environment .......................
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At a Glance
Instrument Panel ...........................................
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Child Safety
General Information .....................................
20
Installing Child Restraints ..........................
22
Booster Seats ..................................................
31
Child Restraint Positioning ........................
33
Child Safety Locks ........................................
35
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation .................................
36
Fastening the Seatbelts ..............................
37
Seatbelt Height Adjustment ....................
40
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime ............................................................
40
Seatbelt Reminder ........................................
41
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance ...............................................
42
Seatbelt Extensions .....................................
42
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation .................................
43Driver and Passenger Airbags
..................
44
Side Airbags ....................................................
49
Safety Canopy ™...........................................
50
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator ........
51
Airbag Disposal ..............................................
52
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies .................................................
53
Remote Control .............................................
53
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
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59
MyKey ™
Principle of Operation .................................
60
Creating a MyKey ...........................................
61
Clearing All MyKeys ......................................
62
Checking MyKey System Status ..............
63
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems ........................................................
63
MyKey – Troubleshooting ..........................
63
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking ................................
65
Keyless Entry ..................................................
68
Tailgate
Tailgate Lock ...................................................
70
Electronic Tailgate ........................................
70
Removing the Tailgate ..................................
71
Tailgate Step ....................................................
71
Bed Extender ...................................................
72
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System ........................
75
Anti-Theft Alarm ...........................................
75
Power Running Boards
Using Power Running Boards ....................
77
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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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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.
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. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so
the belt rests across the middle of your
shoulder.
To adjust the shoulder belt height:
1. Pull the button and slide the height
adjuster up or down.
2. Release the button and pull down on the height adjuster to make sure it is
locked in place.
SEATBELT WARNING LAMP
AND INDICATOR CHIME This lamp illuminates and an
indicator chime will sound if the
driver seatbelt has not been
fastened when the vehicle's ignition is
turned on.
Conditions of operation Then
If
The seatbelt warning lamp illuminates andthe indicator chime sounds for a few seconds.
The driver seatbelt is not buckled before
the ignition switch is turned to the on posi- tion...
The seatbelt warning lamp and indicatorchime turn off.
The driver seatbelt is buckled while the
warning lamp is illuminated and the indic- ator chime is sounding...
The seatbelt warning lamp and indicatorchime remain off.
The driver seatbelt is buckled before the
ignition switch is turned to the on position...
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Transport Canada Deactivation Criteria
(Canada Only)
WARNING: This vehicle has special
energy management seatbelts for the
driver and right front passenger. These
particular seatbelts are specifically
designed to work with airbags to help
reduce the risk of injury in a crash. The
energy management seatbelt gives or
releases additional seatbelt webbing in
some accidents to reduce the
concentration of force on an occupant's
chest and to reduce the risk of certain
bone fractures and injuries to underlying
organs. In a crash, if the airbag is off, this
energy management seatbelt might
permit the passenger wearing the
seatbelt to move forward enough to
have a serious or fatal injury. The more
severe the crash, and the heavier the
occupant, the greater the risk. Make sure
the airbag is on for any passenger who
does not qualify under the Transport
Canada deactivation criteria.
1. Infant: An infant (less than 1 year old)
must ride in the front seat because:
• My vehicle has no rear seat;
• The rear seat in my vehicle cannot
accommodate a rear-facing infant
seat;
• The infant has a medical condition
which, according to the infant's
physician, makes it necessary for the
infant to ride in the front seat so that
the driver can monitor the infant's
condition.
2. Child age 12 or under: A child age 12 or
under must ride in the front seat because: •
My vehicle has no rear seat;
• Although children age 12 and under ride
in the rear seat whenever possible,
children age 12 and under have no
option but to sometimes ride in the
front seat because rear seat space is
insufficient;
• The child has a medical condition that,
according to the child's physician,
makes it necessary for the child to ride
in the front seat so that the driver can
monitor the child's condition.
3. Medical condition:
A passenger has a
medical condition that, according to his or
her physician:
• Poses a special risk for the passenger
if the airbag deploys; and
• Makes the potential harm from the
passenger airbag deployment greater
than the potential harm from turning
off the airbag and experiencing a crash
without the protection offered by the
airbag
Proper Driver and Front Passenger
Seating Adjustment WARNING:
National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
recommends a minimum distance of at
least
10 in (25 cm) between an
occupant's chest and the driver airbag
module.
To properly position yourself away from
the airbag:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you
can while still reaching the pedals
comfortably.
• Recline the seat slightly (one or two
degrees) from the upright position.
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Moving the Seat Backward and
Forward
Recline Adjustment Manual Lumbar (If Equipped)
The lumbar support control is located on
the outboard side of the seat. Turn the
control to adjust your support.
POWER SEATS
(IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING: Do not adjust the driver
seat or seat backrest when your vehicle
is moving. This may result in sudden seat
movement, causing the loss of control
of your vehicle. WARNING:
Do not place cargo or
any objects behind the seatback before
returning it to the original position.
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•
The tire air pressures recommended
for general driving are on the vehicle ’s
Safety Certification Label. The
maximum cold inflation pressure for
the tire and associated load rating is
on the tire sidewall. Tire air pressure
may require re-adjustment within these
pressure limits to accommodate the
additional weight of the snowplow
installation.
• Federal and some local regulations
require additional exterior lamps for
snowplow-equipped vehicles. Consult
your authorized dealer for additional
information.
Operating the Vehicle with the
Snowplow Attached
Note: Do not use your vehicle for snow
removal until you have driven at least
500 mi (800 km).
Ford recommends vehicle speed does not
exceed
45 mph (72 km/h) when
snowplowing.
If transporting a snowplow in summertime,
cooling system airflow may be blocked by
the snowplow. Change the snowplow
height or position to improve airflow to the
radiator or limit your vehicle speed to a
maximum of
45 mph (72 km/h).
The attached snowplow blade restricts
airflow to the radiator, and may cause the
engine to run at a higher temperature:
Attention to engine temperature is
especially important when outside
temperatures are above freezing. Angle
the blade to maximize airflow to the
radiator and monitor engine temperature
to determine whether a left or right angle
provides the best performance.
Follow the severe duty schedule in your
Scheduled Maintenance information for
engine oil and transmission fluid change
intervals. Snowplowing with your Airbag
Equipped Vehicle WARNING:
Do not attempt to
service, repair, or modify the
supplementary restraint system or
associated components. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death. 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:
Modifying or adding
equipment to the front end of your
vehicle (including hood, bumper system,
frame, front end body structure, tow
hooks and hood pins) may affect the
performance of the airbag system,
increasing the risk of injury. Do not
modify or add equipment to the front
end of your vehicle.
Note: Please refer to the Body Builders
Layout Book for instructions about the
appropriate installation of additional
equipment.
Your vehicle is equipped with a driver and
passenger airbag supplemental restraint
system. The supplemental restraint system
will activate in certain frontal and offset
frontal collisions when the vehicle sustains
sufficient frontal deceleration.
Careless or high speed driving while
plowing snow that results in sufficient
vehicle decelerations can deploy the
airbags. Such driving also increases the risk
of accidents.
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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
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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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Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.
Only)..............................................................327
Resuming the Set Speed...........................237
Roadside Assistance...................................315
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 316
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 315
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 315
Roadside Emergencies
...............................315
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 310
Running Out of Fuel....................................183
S
Safety Canopy ™
............................................50
Safety Precautions.......................................178
Satellite Radio.............................................480
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................. 481
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............481
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.................. 481
Troubleshooting................................................. 482
Scheduled Maintenance Record.............571
Scheduled Maintenance
...........................553
Seatbelt Extensions......................................42
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.....................40
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................41 Belt-Minder™......................................................... 41
Seatbelts...........................................................36 Principle of Operation........................................ 36
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................40
Conditions of operation.................................... 40
Seats..................................................................147
Security...............................................................75
Selective Catalytic Reductant System - Diesel...............................................................191
Contaminated Diesel Exhaust Fluid or Inoperative Selective Catalytic Reduction
System............................................................... 195
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Guidelines and Information...................................................... 194
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Level................................ 191
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Warning Messages and Vehicle Operations............................... 193Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank...........192
Settings............................................................531 911 Assist................................................................ 531
Ambient Lighting............................................... 532
Audio....................................................................... 531
Automatic Updates........................................... 531
Bluetooth............................................................... 531
Charge Settings.................................................. 532
Clock........................................................................\
531
Display.................................................................... 532
Driver Assist.......................................................... 531
FordPass................................................................ 531
General................................................................... 531
Message Center.................................................. 532
Mobile Apps.......................................................... 531
Multi Contour Seats.......................................... 532
Navigation............................................................. 532
Personal Profiles................................................ 532
Phone...................................................................... 531
Seats....................................................................... 532
Sound...................................................................... 531
Valet Mode........................................................... 532
Vehicle..................................................................... 531
Voice Control....................................................... 532
Setting the Cruise Control Speed..........236 Changing the Set Speed................................. 236
Setting the Trail Control Speed..............225
Side Airbags.....................................................49
Sitting in the Correct Position..................147
Sliding Windows
............................................98
Power Sliding Back Window........................... 98
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................ 408
Snow Plowing.................................................311 Engine temperature while plowing..............313
Installing the Snowplow................................... 311
Operating the Vehicle with the Snowplow Attached............................................................ 312
Snowplowing with your Airbag Equipped Vehicle................................................................ 312
Transmission operation while plowing.............................................................. 313
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 417
Special Notices
................................................15
New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 15
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................ 15
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