2023 FORD SUPER DUTY warning

For vehicles with tilting head restraints:
1.Adjust the seat backrest to an uprightdriving or riding position.
2.Pivot the head restraint forward towardyour head to the preferred position.
After the head restraint reaches theforward-most tilt position, pivot it forwardagain to release it to the rearward, untiltedposition.
Note:Do not attempt to force the headrestraint backward after it is tilted. Instead,continue tilting it forward until the headrestraint releases to the upright position.
REMOVING THE HEAD RESTRAINT
1.Pull up the head restraint until itreaches the highest adjustmentposition.
2.Press and hold the adjust and releasebutton and the unlock and removebutton.
3.Pull up the head restraint.
Note:Your vehicle may have a front rowcenter head restraint that you cannot adjustor remove.
INSTALLING THE HEADRESTRAINT
Align the steel stems into the guide sleevesand push the head restraint down until itlocks.
MOVING THE SEAT BACKWARDAND FORWARD
WARNING: Do not adjust the driverseat or seat backrest when your vehicleis moving. This may result in sudden seatmovement, causing the loss of controlof your vehicle.
WARNING: Make sure the seat fullylocks into place by rocking it backwardand forward. Not securing the seat intothe locked position can be dangerous ina crash and could cause serious personalinjury or death.
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ADJUSTING THE SEAT BACKREST
WARNING: Always drive and ridewith your seatback upright and the lapbelt snug and low across the hips.
WARNING: Do not place cargo orany objects behind the seat backrestbefore returning it to the original position.Pull on the seat backrest to make surethat it has fully latched after returningthe seat backrest to its original position.An unlatched seat may becomedangerous if you stop suddenly or havea crash.
ADJUSTING THE LUMBARSUPPORT
POWER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
HEAD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS
The head restraints consist of:
An energy absorbing headrestraint.A
Two steel stems.B
Guide sleeve adjust and releasebutton.C
Guide sleeve unlock and removebutton.D
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Center Head Restraint - Crew Cab
An energy absorbing headrestraint.A
Two steel stems.B
Guide sleeve unlock and removebutton.C
ADJUSTING THE HEADRESTRAINT
WARNING: Fully adjust the headrestraint before you sit in or operate yourvehicle. This will help minimize the riskof neck injury in the event of a crash. Donot adjust the head restraint when yourvehicle is moving.
WARNING: The head restraint is asafety device. Whenever possible itshould be installed and properlyadjusted when the seat is occupied.Failure to adjust the head restraintproperly could reduce its effectivenessduring certain impacts.
WARNING: Adjust the headrestraints for all passengers before youdrive your vehicle. This will help minimizethe risk of neck injury in the event of acrash. Do not adjust the head restraintswhen your vehicle is moving.
To raise the head restraint, pull the headrestraint up.
To lower the head restraint:
1.Press and hold the adjust and releasebutton.
2.Push the head restraint down.
To tilt the head restraint:
1.Adjust the seat backrest to an uprightdriving or riding position.
2.Pivot the head restraint forward towardyour head to the preferred position.
After the head restraint reaches theforward-most tilt position, pivot it forwardagain to release it to the rearward, untiltedposition.
Note:Do not attempt to force the headrestraint backward after it is tilted. Instead,continue tilting it forward until the headrestraint releases to the upright position.
REMOVING THE HEAD RESTRAINT
1.Pull up the head restraint until itreaches its highest position.
2.Press and hold the adjust and releasebutton and the unlock and removebutton.
3.Pull up the head restraint.
Note:You cannot remove head restraintsthat have audio system speakers.
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INSTALLING THE HEADRESTRAINT
Align the steel stems into the guide sleevesand push the head restraint down until itlocks.
MOVING THE SEAT BACKWARDAND FORWARD
ADJUSTING THE SEAT CUSHION
ADJUSTING THE SEAT BACKREST
WARNING: Always drive and ridewith your seatback upright and the lapbelt snug and low across the hips.
WARNING: Do not place cargo orany objects behind the seatback beforereturning it to the original position.
Adjusting the Seat Flat (If Equipped)
This feature allows the occupant to find acomfortable position to rest when thevehicle is not moving.
Note:Before adjusting the seat backrestfully flat, place the rear seat cushion intothe upright position and remove any objectsthat could obstruct the movement of theflat seat. See Folding the Seats (page 171).
As the seat folds flat, the cushion adjuststo support the hips and lower back. Foradditional support, you can also adjust theupper seat backrest.
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If you fully recline the passenger seat andthe vehicle is moving, a message appearson the instrument cluster and a tonesounds. To switch the warning off, returnthe seat to an upright position.
Adjusting the Upper Seat Backrest
(If Equipped)
The front upper seat backrest tilts for extracomfort. To tilt the upper seat backrest,pivot the upper seat backrest toward yourshoulders.
After the upper seat backrest reaches theforward-most tilt position, pivot it forwardagain to release it to the rearward, untiltedposition.
ADJUSTING THE SEAT HEIGHT
ADJUSTING THE LUMBARSUPPORT
MASSAGE SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
MASSAGE SEAT LIMITATIONS
Your vehicle must be running or be inaccessory mode to activate the seats.
Allow a few seconds for any selection toactivate. Selecting a different adjustmentcancels the current one in progress. Whenthe seat backrest and cushion are bothactive, the massage alternates betweenzones.
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ADJUSTING THE MASSAGE SEATSETTINGS
Select the previous massagepattern or lumbar area.A
Decrease the massage or lumbarIntensity.B
Select the next massage patternor lumbar area.C
Increase the massage or lumbarIntensity.D
Select the massage or lumbarmode.E
You can also adjust this feature throughthe touchscreen.
HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
HEATED SEAT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Use caution when usingthe heated seat if you are unable to feelpain to your skin because of advancedage, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cordinjury, medication, alcohol use,exhaustion or other physical conditions.The heated seat could cause burns evenat low temperatures, especially if usedfor long periods of time. Failure to followthis instruction could result in personalinjury.
WARNING: Do not poke sharpobjects into the seat cushion or seatbackrest. This could damage the heatedseat element and cause it to overheat.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury.
WARNING: Do not place anythingon the seat that blocks the heat, forexample a seat cover or a cushion. Thiscould cause the seat to overheat. Failureto follow this instruction could result inpersonal injury.
Do not:
•Place heavy objects on the seat.
•Operate the heated seat if water or anyother liquid spills on the seat. Allow theseat to dry.
SWITCHING THE HEATED SEATSON AND OFF
The vehicle must be running to use thisfeature.
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INSTALLING THE HEADRESTRAINT
Align the steel stems into the guide sleevesand push the head restraint down until itlocks.
FOLDING THE SEATS
If your vehicle has a split folding rear seat,you can flip each seat cushion up into avertical storage position.
Rotate the seat cushion up until it locks inplace.
Locking the Cushion (If Equipped)
The locking key is in the remote control.See Using the Remote Control (page69).
Turn the key to lock or unlock.
UNFOLDING THE SEATS
WARNING: Make sure that cargoand other objects are not trapped underthe seat cushion and that you return theseat cushion to the full-down position.Failure to do so may prevent the seatfrom operating properly, which couldincrease the risk of serious injury in acrash.
Pull the strap to lower the seat cushion.
Rear Under Seat Storage (If Equipped)
The rear seat has storage space under theseat cushion.
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Lift the lever and flip up the seat cushionto access the storage space and the powerpoint (A).
To remove the storage space divider,squeeze the sides and lift it from thestorage tub.
Use your vehicle key to lock the storagespace. See Keys and Remote Controls(page 69).
HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
HEATED SEAT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Use caution when usingthe heated seat if you are unable to feelpain to your skin because of advancedage, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cordinjury, medication, alcohol use,exhaustion or other physical conditions.The heated seat could cause burns evenat low temperatures, especially if usedfor long periods of time. Failure to followthis instruction could result in personalinjury.
WARNING: Do not poke sharpobjects into the seat cushion or seatbackrest. This could damage the heatedseat element and cause it to overheat.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury.
WARNING: Do not place anythingon the seat that blocks the heat, forexample a seat cover or a cushion. Thiscould cause the seat to overheat. Failureto follow this instruction could result inpersonal injury.
Do not:
•Place heavy objects on the seat.
•Operate the heated seat if water or anyother liquid spills on the seat. Allow theseat to dry.
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