Ford F 250 Instruction Manual
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Seatbelt Locking Modes WARNINGS After any vehicle crash, the seatbelt system at all passenger seating positions must be checked by an authorized dealer to verify that the automatic locking retractor feature for child seats is still functioning properly. In addition, all seatbelts should be checked for proper function. The belt and retractor must be replaced if the seatbelt assembly automatic locking retractor feature or any other seatbelt function is not operating properly when checked by an authorized...
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Rear outboard inflatable seatbelts (second row only – if equipped)1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. 2. Grasp the lap portion of the belt and pull upward until the entire belt is pulled 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. How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode Unbuckle the combination lap and shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic...
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The fully inflated belt's increased diameter more effectively holds the occupant in the appropriate seating position, and spreads crash forces over more area of the body than regular seatbelts. This helps reduce pressure on the chest and helps control head and neck motion for passengers. WARNING If the rear inflatable seatbelt has deployed, it will not function again. The rear inflatable seatbelt system must be replaced by an authorized dealer. The rear inflatable seatbelts are designed to inflate in...
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Conditions of operation Then... If... The safety belt warning light illuminates 1-2 minutes and the warning chime sounds 4-8 seconds. The driver's safety belt is not buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the on position... The safety belt warning light and warningchime turn off. The driver's safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding... The safety belt warning light and indicatorchime remain off. The driver's safety belt is...
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Deactivating and Activating the Belt-Minder Feature (Driver only) WARNING While the system allows you to deactivate it, this system is designed to improve your chances of being safely belted and surviving an accident. We recommend you leave the system activated for yourself and others who may use the vehicle. To reduce the risk of injury, do not deactivate or activate the system while driving the vehicle. Note: If you are using MyKey, you cannot disable the Belt-Minder. Also, if the Belt-Minder has been...
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SEATBELT EXTENSION WARNINGS Persons who fit into the vehicle's seatbelt should not use an extension. Unnecessary use could result in serious personal injury in the event of a crash. Only use extensions provided free of charge by Ford Motor Company dealers. The dealer will provide an extension designed specifically for this vehicle, model year and seating position. The use of an extension intended for another vehicle, model year or seating position may not offer you the full protection of your vehicle...
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION WARNINGS Airbags do not inflate slowly or gently, and the risk of injury from a deploying airbag is the greatest close to the trim covering the airbag module. All occupants of your vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an airbag supplemental restraint system is provided. Failure to properly wear your safety belt could seriously increase the risk of injury or death. Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat...
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DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS WARNINGS Never place your arm over the airbag module as a deploying airbag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries. Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child restraint. Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, move the seat upon which the child seat is installed all the way back. The driver and front passenger airbags deploy during significant frontal and near...
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Passenger airbag Passenger airbag status indicator Switch position Disabled OFF: Lit Off ON: Unlit Enabled OFF: Unlit On ON: LitLow-series vehicles (if equipped) The front passenger airbag on and off switch has an indicator that illuminates and stays lit to remind you that the front passenger frontal airbag is off. The indicator lamp is near the center of the instrument panel. Note: The indicator lamp illuminates for a short period of time when you switch the ignition on to confirm it is functional....
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1. Insert the ignition key, turn the switch to OFF and hold in OFF while removing the key. 2. When you switch the ignition on, the passenger airbag off light illuminates briefly, momentarily shuts off and then turns back on. This indicates that the passenger airbag is deactivated. Turning the Passenger Airbag Back On WARNINGS The seatbelts for the driver and right front passenger seating positions are specifically designed to operate together with the airbags in certain types of crashes. When you switch...