2023 FORD SUPER DUTY warning

WHAT IS THE REAR
OCCUPANT ALERT SYSTEM
The rear occupant alert system monitorsvehicle conditions and notifies you to checkfor rear seat occupants when you switchthe ignition off. The notifications can be inthe form of warnings inside the vehicle andsounding of the horn if activated for a shortperiod of time.
HOW DOES THE REAR
OCCUPANT ALERT SYSTEM
WORK
The system monitors the activity of thebuckle on the rear seatbelt and theopening and closing of the rear doors toindicate the potential presence of anoccupant in the rear seat.
When Child Seat Installed is selected, thesystem monitors only the opening andclosing of the rear doors to indicate thepotential presence of an occupant in therear seat.
When Child Seat Installed is not selected,the system monitors the rear seatbeltbuckle activity and the opening and closingof the rear doors to indicate the potentialpresence of an occupant in the rear seat.
A message displays in the touchscreen andan audible warning sounds when youswitch the ignition off after any of thefollowing conditions have been met:
•A rear door is opened or closed whilethe ignition is on.
•You switch the ignition on within 15minutes of a rear door opening andclosing.
•You switch the ignition on within 15minutes of the alert having displayedor sounded.
If you do not open a rear door within a shortperiod of time of the message appearingin the center display, the first audiblewarning sounding and driver door open toclose, the horn sounds for a short periodof time.
Note:Horn sounds only when the RearOccupant Alert is set to Alert & Horn. Ifyou change the setting, then there is no hornsound.
REAR OCCUPANT ALERT
SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: On hot days, thetemperature inside the vehicle can risevery quickly. Exposure of people oranimals to these high temperatures foreven a short time can cause death orserious heat related injuries, includingbrain damage. Small children areparticularly at risk.
WARNING: Do not leave childrenor pets unattended in your vehicle.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury or death.
REAR OCCUPANT ALERT
SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
The system does not detect the presenceof objects or passengers in the rear seat.It monitors the activity of the buckle on therear seatbelt and the opening and closingof the rear doors.
Note:It is possible to receive an alert whenthere is no rear seat occupant, but alertconditions are met.
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REAR OCCUPANT ALERT
SYSTEM AUDIBLE WARNINGS
The first audible warning is an alert tonewithin the vehicle, which sounds when youswitch your vehicle off after the alertconditions are met. The warning soundsfor a short period of time.
The second audible warning is from thehorn. It sounds when you do not open arear door within a short period of time ofthe message appearing in the centerdisplay, the first audible warning sounding,and driver door open to close. The warningsounds for a short period of time.
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WHAT IS THE MEMORY
FUNCTION
The memory function recalls the positionof these features:
•Driver seat.
•Power mirrors.
•Optional power steering column.
•Optional power adjustable pedals.
MEMORY FUNCTION
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Before activating thememory seat, make sure that the areaimmediately surrounding the seat is clearof obstructions and that all occupantsare clear of moving parts.
WARNING: Do not use the memoryfunction when your vehicle is moving.
LOCATING THE MEMORY
FUNCTION BUTTONS
The memory function buttons are on thedriver door.
SAVING A PRESET POSITION
1.Adjust the memory features to yourpreferred position.
2.Press and hold the preferred presetbutton until you hear a single tone.
A confirmation message appears in theinformation display.
You can save up to three preset memorypositions at any time.
RECALLING A PRESET
POSITION
Press and release a preset button.
Note:You can recall a preset memoryposition when the ignition is off, or when youplace the transmission in park (P) or neutral(N) if the ignition is on and the vehicle is notmoving.
Note:Pressing any of the preset buttons orany memory feature control during amemory recall cancels the operation.
You can also recall a preset memoryposition by:
•Pressing the unlock button on yourremote control if you linked it to apreset position.
•Unlocking the intelligent driver doorhandle if a linked remote control ispresent.
Using a linked remote control to recall yourmemory position when the ignition is offmoves the seat and steering column to theeasy entry position.
Linking a Preset Position to YourRemote Control or Passive Key
Your vehicle can save the preset memorypositions for up to two remote controls.
1.With the ignition on, move the memorypositions to the positions you prefer.
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GARAGE DOOR OPENER
INTRODUCTION
HomeLink Wireless ControlSystem
The universal garage door opener replacesthe common handheld garage door openerwith a three-button transmitter integratedinto the driver-side sun visor.
How Does The Garage Door OpenerWork
The system includes two primary features,a garage door opener and a platform forremote activation of devices within thehome. You can program garage doors aswell as entry gate operators, securitysystems, entry door locks and home oroffice lighting.
Additional assistance can be found onlineat www.homelink.com/Ford or by callingthe toll-free help line at 1-800-355-3515.
Garage Door Opener Limitations
Canadian radio-frequency laws requiretransmitter signals to time out, or quit,after several seconds – which may not belong enough for HomeLink to pick up thesignal. U.S. gate operators time-out in thesame manner.
GARAGE DOOR OPENER
PRECAUTIONS AND
FREQUENCIES
Garage Door Opener Precautions
WARNING: Do not use the systemwith any garage door opener that doesnot have the safety stop and reversefeature as required by U.S. FederalSafety Standards (this includes anygarage door opener manufacturedbefore April 1, 1982). A garage dooropener which cannot detect an object,signaling the door to stop and reverse,does not meet current federal safetystandards. Using a garage door openerwithout these features increases the riskof serious injury or death.
FCC and RSS-210 Industry CanadaCompliance
WARNING: Changes ormodifications not expressively approvedby the party responsible for compliancecould void the user's authority to operatethe equipment. The term "IC:" before theradio certification number only signifiesthat Industry Canada technicalspecifications were met.
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules and with RSS-210 of IndustryCanada. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) this devicemay not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept anyinterference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.
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LOCATING THE USB PORTS
Data Transfer USB Ports
The USB ports could be in the followinglocations:
•On the lower instrument panel.
•Inside the center console.
Note: These USB ports can also chargedevices.
Note: Not all USB ports in your vehicle havedata transfer capabilities.
Note: We recommend using only USB-IFcertified cables and adapters. Non-certifiedcables and adapters may not work.
Charge Only USB Ports
The USB ports could be in the followinglocations:
•On the lower instrument panel.
•On the upper instrument panel.
•Inside the media bin.
•Inside the center console.
•On the rear of the center console.
•Behind the first row seats.
•In the cargo area.
PLAYING MEDIA USING THE
USB PORT
WARNING: Driving while distractedcan result in loss of vehicle control, crashand injury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is thesafe operation of your vehicle. Werecommend against the use of anyhand-held device while driving andencourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure youare aware of all applicable local lawsthat may affect the use of electronicdevices while driving.
Connect your device to a data transfer USBport.
Press the audio button on thefeature bar.
Select Sources.
Select the USB option.
Press to play a track. Press againto pause the track.
Press to skip to the next track.
Press and hold to fast forwardthrough the track.
Press once to return to thebeginning of a track. Repeatedlypress to return to previoustracks.
Press and hold to fast rewind.
CHARGING A DEVICE
Connect your device to the USB port.
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WHAT IS THE POWER OUTLET
The power outlet can power devices thatrequire up to the rating on the outlet cover.
Note:The total power delivered is dividedif more than one outlet is used.
POWER OUTLET
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not use anextension cord or connect multipledevices to the power outlet. Doing socould result in overloading the poweroutlet. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in fire, personal injury orproperty damage.
WARNING: Do not keep electricaldevices plugged into the power outletwhenever the device is not in use. Theoutlet provides power when the vehicleis on. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury.
POWER OUTLET LIMITATIONS
You should not use the power outlet forthese types of electric devices:
•Cathode ray tube type televisions.
•Motor loads, such as vacuum cleaners,electric saws or other electric powertools and compressor-drivenrefrigerators.
•Measuring devices which processprecise data, such as medicalequipment or measuring equipment.
•Other appliances requiring anextremely stable power supply, suchas microcomputer-controlled electricblankets or touch sensor lamps.
Note:Some devices may exceed the powerrating on the device label when they areinitially plugged-in and may require you topress the device power button more thanone time in order to allow a soft start. Aftermultiple attempts, if the device remains off,please consider that your device may requiremore than the available power.
Note:The power outlet provides fullavailable power when the vehicle is in park(P). Power availability may be reducedwhen the vehicle is in drive (D). If more thanone outlet is available in the vehicle, poweris divided between the outlets that are inuse at the same time.
LOCATING THE POWER
OUTLETS
The power outlet may be located on theinstrument panel, the rear of the centerconsole or the in the bed.
Instrument Panel
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WHAT IS THE ONBOARD
GENERATOR
The vehicle functions as a portablegenerator and can power devices thatrequire up to the rating listed on the poweroutlet label.
ONBOARD GENERATOR
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not connect anyvehicle power outlets to any premises.This can create a backfeed to utility lines.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in property damage, fire, electricalshock or death.
WARNING: Do not keep electricaldevices plugged into the power outletwhenever the device is not in use. Theoutlet provides power when the vehicleis on. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury.
WARNING: Do not start the enginein a closed garage or in other enclosedareas. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Alwaysopen the garage door before you startthe engine. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
WARNING: Exhaust leaks mayresult in entry of harmful and potentiallylethal fumes into the passengercompartment. If you smell exhaustfumes inside your vehicle, have yourvehicle inspected immediately. Do notdrive if you smell exhaust fumes.
WARNING: The vehicle's engineruns while the generator is switched on.Running engines emit carbon monoxide.Only use the generator when the vehicleis outdoors. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
When you switch the power outlets on, thevehicle power down timer is disabled andthe vehicle continues to be powered on.
Note:We recommend using UL approveddevices for use with the power outlet.
Note:Make sure that plugged in devices donot exceed the ratings displayed on theoutlet covers.
Note:Unplug electrical devices from thepower outlet when they are not switchedon.
Note:Make sure there is no damage to theoutlets before driving your vehicle.
Note:Power could be limited duringextreme hot or cold temperatures tooptimize system performance.
Note:Close all outlet covers when not inuse.
Note:Automatic engine stop is disabledand the gasoline engine will continue to idlewhen the outlet is switched on.
Note:Make sure that objects are notblocking the inverter inlet and exhaust nearthe rear underseat storage compartment.
Note:The climate control system may turnon and power may be limited during extremehot or cold temperatures to optimize systemperformance.
Note:When the outlet is switched on andthe vehicle is in park (P) the engine turns off30 minutes after the low fuel warning isdisplayed. After the vehicle is turned off,generator mode only operates while drivingor until the vehicle is refueled.
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ONBOARD GENERATOR –FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why is there a warning aboutsomething being plugged into thebed power outlet when I do nothave anything plugged in?
•One or more of the bed power outletcovers could be ajar or broken. Makesure the generator is off and check theoutlet covers. Select OK on theinstrument cluster display toacknowledge the warning.
Why can I not shift my vehicle outof park (P)?
•Make sure the bed power outlet coversare closed and not damaged. Press OKon the instrument cluster display toacknowledge the warning to be ableto shift out of park (P).
What do I do when my instrumentcluster display is malfunctioningand I cannot acknowledge thewarning to put the vehicle in drive(D).
•Power the vehicle off and make surenothing is plugged into the bed poweroutlets and all outlet covers are closed.Start the vehicle and select OK on theinstrument cluster display toacknowledge the warning. Have yourvehicle serviced soon.
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