2024 FORD F650/750 Owners Manual

Shield the eyes
Stability control
Stability control off
Trail control
Turn Signal
Windshield defrosting system
Windshield wiping system
Windshield wash and wipe
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PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT
Sustainability is a priority at Ford. We areconstantly looking for ways to reduce ourimpact on the planet while providingcustomers with great products anddelivering a strong business. You shouldplay your part in protecting theenvironment. Correct vehicle usage andthe authorized disposal of waste, cleaningand lubrication materials are significantsteps toward this aim.
For additional information about oursustainability progress and initiatives, visitwww.sustainability.ford.com.
NOISE POLLUTION CONTROL
In order to keep to the federal exteriornoise regulations, your vehicle may beequipped with noise emission items.Depending on your vehicle configuration,it may have all or some of the followingitems:
Air Intake System
Inspect the air cleaner. Do not alter itslocation. Do not alter inlet and outletpiping.
Body
Inspect wheel well splash shields, cabshields and under hood insulation fordeterioration, dislocation and orientation.
Cooling System
•Inspect the fan for blade damage. Ifyou find any damage, replace with therecommended parts. Inspect forfan-to-shroud interference and anydamage to shroud, such as cracks andholes.
•Do not change fan ratio or alter fanspacer dimensions and positions.
•Inspect fan clutch for proper operation.Make sure the fan is disengaged whencooling of the engine is not required.
•Inspect radiator shutters (if equipped)for proper operation. The shuttersshould be open during normaloperating temperatures.
Engine
Valve covers and block covers damp-outengine mechanical noise. If they needreplacing, make sure to replace them withthe recommended parts. Check formechanical isolations.
Transmission Enclosure
Inspect for cracks, holes and tears. Cleanany deposits, such as oil, dirt and stones.
Exhaust System
•Inspect for leaks at various jointconnections and loose clamps.
•Perform a visual inspection for cracksor holes in the muffler and tail pipe.
•Always use the recommendedreplacement parts.
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•Do not change the tail pipe elbow oroffset tail pipe orientation from thestandard position as originally received.
•To avoid abnormal changes in vehiclesound levels, it is necessary for theowner to perform inspections andnecessary maintenance at specifiedintervals. See ScheduledMaintenance (page 325).
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Direction indicators. See Direction Indicators (page 58). Wiper lever. SeeWindshield Wipers (page 54).A
Information display control. See Information Display Control (page 53).B
Instrument cluster. See General Information (page 71).C
Gearshift lever. See Automatic Transmission (page 130).D
Hazard flasher switch. See Hazard Flashers (page 190).E
Audio unit. See Audio System (page 315).F
Climate controls. See Climate Control (page 86).G
Auxiliary switches. See Auxiliary Switches (page 321).H
Ignition. See Ignition Switch (page 101).I
Horn. See Horn (page 53).J
Steering wheel adjustment. See Adjusting the Steering Wheel (page 52).K
Cruise control. See Cruise Control (page 158).L
Lighting control. See Lighting Control (page 55).M
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GENERAL INFORMATION
See the following sections for directionson how to properly use safety restraintsfor children.
WARNING: Always make sure yourchild is secured properly in a device thatis appropriate for their height, age andweight. Child safety restraints must bebought separately from your vehicle.Failure to follow these instructions andguidelines may result in an increased riskof serious injury or death to your child.
WARNING: All children are shapeddifferently. The National Highway TrafficSafety Administration and other safetyorganizations, base theirrecommendations for child restraints onprobable child height, age and weightthresholds, or on the minimumrequirements of the law. We recommendthat you check with a NHTSA CertifiedChild Passenger Safety Technician
(CPST) to make sure that you properlyinstall the child restraint in your vehicleand that you consult your pediatrician tomake sure you have a child restraintappropriate for your child. To locate achild restraint fitting station and CPST,contact NHTSA toll free at1-888-327-4236 or go towww.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada, contactTransport Canada toll free at1-800-333-0371 or go to www.tc.gc.cato find a Child Car Seat Clinic in yourarea. Failure to properly restrain childrenin child restraints made especially fortheir height, age and weight, may resultin an increased risk of serious injury ordeath to your child.
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.
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Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children
Recommended RestraintTypeChild Size, Height, Weight, or AgeChild
Use a child restraint(sometimes called aninfant carrier, convertibleseat, or toddler seat).
Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less(generally age four or younger).Infants ortoddlers
Use a belt-positioningbooster seat.
Children who have outgrown or no longerproperly fit in a child restraint (generallychildren who are less than 57 in (1.45 m)tall, are greater than age four and lessthan age 12, and between 40 lb (18 kg)and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to 100 lb(45 kg) if recommended by your childrestraint manufacturer).
Small children
Use a vehicle seatbelthaving the lap belt snugand low across the hips,shoulder belt centeredacross the shoulder andchest, and seat backrestupright.
Children who have outgrown or no longerproperly fit in a belt-positioning boosterseat (generally children who are at least57 in (1.45 m) tall or greater than 80 lb(36 kg) or 100 lb (45 kg) if recommendedby child restraint manufacturer).
Larger children
•You are required by law to properly usechild restraints for infants and toddlersin the United States and Canada.
•Many states and provinces require thatsmall children use approved boosterseats until they reach age eight, aheight of 57 in (1.45 m) tall, or 80 lb(36 kg). Check your local and state orprovincial laws for specificrequirements about the safety ofchildren in your vehicle.
•When possible, always properlyrestrain children 12 years of age andunder in a rear seating position of yourvehicle. Accident statistics suggest thatchildren are safer when properlyrestrained in the rear seating positionsthan in a front seating position.
•When installing a rear facing childrestraint, adjust the vehicle seats toavoid interference between the childrestraint and the vehicle seat in frontof the child restraint.
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INSTALLING CHILD
RESTRAINTS
Child Restraints
Use a child restraint, sometimes called aninfant carrier, convertible seat, or toddlerseat, for infants, toddlers, or childrenweighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less (generallyage four or younger).
Using Seatbelts
WARNING: Do not place arearward facing child restraint in front ofan active airbag. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
WARNING: Properly securechildren 12 years old and under in a rearseating position whenever possible. Ifyou are unable to properly secure allchildren in a rear seating position,properly secure the largest child on thefront seat. If you must use a forwardfacing child restraint on the front seat,move the seat as far back as possible.Failure to follow these instructions couldresult in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Depending on whereyou secure a child restraint, anddepending on the child restraint design,you may block access to certain seatbeltbuckle assemblies and LATCH loweranchors, rendering those featurespotentially unusable. To avoid risk ofinjury, make sure occupants only useseating positions where they are able tobe properly restrained.
When installing a child restraint withseatbelts:
•Use the correct seatbelt buckle for thatseating position.
•Insert the belt tongue into the properbuckle until the latch engages. Makesure the tongue is securely fastened inthe buckle.
•Keep the buckle release buttonpointing up and away from the childrestraint, with the tongue between thechild restraint and the release button,to prevent accidental unbuckling.
•Place the vehicle seat in the uprightposition before you install the childrestraint.
•This vehicle does not require the useof a locking clip.
Perform the following steps wheninstalling the child restraint with seatbelts:
Note:Although the child restraintillustrated is a forward facing child restraint,the steps are the same for installing a rearfacing child restraint.
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1.Position the child restraint in a seatwith a seatbelt.
2.Pull down on the shoulder belt andthen grasp the shoulder belt and lapbelt together.
3.While holding the shoulder and lap beltportions together, route the tonguethrough the child restraint accordingto the child restraint manufacturer'sinstructions. Make sure that you did nottwist the belt webbing.
4.Insert the belt tongue into the properbuckle, the buckle closest to thedirection the tongue is coming from,for that seating position until the latchengages. Make sure the tongue islatched securely by pulling on it.
5.To put the retractor in the automaticlocking mode, grasp the shoulderportion of the belt and pull downwarduntil you pull all of the belt out.
6.Allow the belt to retract to removeslack. The belt clicks as it retracts toindicate it is in the automatic lockingmode.
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