seats FORD F-550 2018 Owners Manual

Introduction
About This Manual
..........................................7
Symbols Glossary ............................................
8
Data Recording ...............................................
10
California Proposition 65 .............................
12
Perchlorate ........................................................
12
Ford Credit ........................................................
12
Replacement Parts Recommendation ........................................................................\
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12
Special Notices ...............................................
13
Mobile Communications Equipment ........................................................................\
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14
Export Unique Options ................................
15
Environment
Protecting the Environment .......................
16
At a Glance
Instrument Panel Overview ........................
17
Child Safety
General Information ......................................
19
Installing Child Restraints ..........................
20
Booster Seats .................................................
32
Child Restraint Positioning ........................
34
Child Safety Locks ........................................
35
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation ..................................
37
Fastening the Seatbelts .............................
38
Seatbelt Height Adjustment .....................
42
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime ............................................................
42
Seatbelt Reminder .......................................
43
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance ...............................................
44
Seatbelt Extension .......................................
45Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation .................................
46
Driver and Passenger Airbags ...................
47
Side Airbags ....................................................
52
Safety Canopy ™............................................
53
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator .......
54
Airbag Disposal ..............................................
55
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies .................................................
56
Remote Control .............................................
56
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
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62
MyKey ™
Principle of Operation .................................
63
Creating a MyKey ..........................................
64
Clearing All MyKeys ......................................
65
Checking MyKey System Status ..............
65
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems ........................................................
65
MyKey Troubleshooting ..............................
65
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking ................................
67
Keyless Entry ...................................................
70
Tailgate
Tailgate Lock ....................................................
72
Removing the Tailgate .................................
72
Tailgate Step ...................................................
73
Bed Extender ...................................................
74
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System ........................
76
Anti-Theft Alarm ...........................................
78
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Power Running Boards
Using Power Running Boards
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Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column .........................................................
82
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column .........................................................
82
Audio Control ..................................................
83
Voice Control ..................................................
84
Cruise Control ................................................
84
Information Display Control ......................
85
Heated Steering Wheel ..............................
85
Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals ...................................
86
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers ........................................
87
Autowipers .......................................................
87
Windshield Washers ....................................
88
Lighting
General Information ....................................
89
Lighting Control .............................................
89
Autolamps .......................................................
90
Instrument Lighting Dimmer ....................
90
Daytime Running Lamps .............................
91
Automatic High Beam Control .................
92
Front Fog Lamps ...........................................
93
Direction Indicators ......................................
93
Spot Lamps .....................................................
93
Interior Lamps ................................................
94
Ambient Lighting ...........................................
97
Cargo Lamps ...................................................
97
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows ............................................
98Global Opening
.............................................
99
Exterior Mirrors ...............................................
99
Interior Mirror ..................................................
101
Sliding Windows ..........................................
102
Sun Visors .......................................................
102
Moonroof ........................................................
103
Instrument Cluster
Gauges ............................................................
105
Warning Lamps and Indicators ..............
108
Audible Warnings and Indicators ............
112
Information Displays
General Information ....................................
113
Information Messages ...............................
129
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control ...........................
146
Automatic Climate Control ......................
147
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate ........................................................................\
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Heated Rear Window .................................
152
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..............................
152
Cabin Air Filter ...............................................
152
Remote Start .................................................
152
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position .................
154
Head Restraints ...........................................
154
Manual Seats ................................................
156
Power Seats ...................................................
157
Memory Function ........................................
159
Rear Seats .......................................................
161
Heated Seats .................................................
162
Climate Controlled Seats .........................
163
Front Seat Armrest .....................................
164
Rear Seat Armrest .......................................
165
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Power Steering Fluid Check
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Washer Fluid Check ...................................
350
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 6.7L Diesel ............................................................
351
Fuel Filter - 6.2L/6.8L ................................
352
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
353
Checking the Wiper Blades .....................
355
Changing the Wiper Blades ....................
355
Adjusting the Headlamps ........................
355
Changing a Bulb ..........................................
357
Bulb Specification Chart .........................
360
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.2L/6.8L ........................................................................\
362
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 6.7L Diesel ..........................................................
363
Changing the Engine-Mounted and Diesel Fuel Conditioner Module Fuel
Filters - 6.7L Diesel .................................
365
Vehicle Care
General Information ..................................
370
Cleaning Products ......................................
370
Cleaning the Exterior .................................
370
Waxing ..............................................................
371
Cleaning the Engine ...................................
372
Cleaning the Exhaust - 6.7L Diesel .......
372
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
373
Cleaning the Interior ...................................
373
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens .......................
375
Cleaning Leather Seats .............................
375
Repairing Minor Paint Damage ..............
377
Cleaning the Wheels ..................................
377
Vehicle Storage ............................................
377
Wheels and Tires
General Information ..................................
380
Tire Care .........................................................
382
Using Snow Chains ...................................
400
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .........
400Changing a Road Wheel
.........................
408
Technical Specifications ..........................
418
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 6.2L ..................
420
Engine Specifications - 6.7L Diesel ......
420
Engine Specifications - 6.8L ....................
421
Motorcraft Parts - 6.2L .............................
422
Motorcraft Parts - 6.7L Diesel ................
423
Motorcraft Parts - 6.8L .............................
424
Vehicle Identification Number ...............
425
Vehicle Certification Label ......................
426
Transmission Code Designation ...........
426
Capacities and Specifications - 6.2L ........................................................................\
427
Capacities and Specifications - 6.7L Diesel ...........................................................
432
Capacities and Specifications - 6.8L ........................................................................\
439
Audio System
General Information ..................................
445
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM .....
446
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC ..........................................................
448
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ Touchscreen Display .............................
453
Digital Radio .................................................
454
Satellite Radio .............................................
456
USB Port ........................................................
459
SYNC™
General Information .................................
460
Using Voice Recognition ..........................
462
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone ..........
464
SYNC™ Applications and Services ......
476
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player ........................................................................\
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481
SYNC™ Troubleshooting ........................
490
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Scheduled Maintenance and
Mechanical Repairs
One of the best ways for you to make sure
that your vehicle provides years of service
is to have it maintained in line with our
recommendations using parts that
conform to the specifications detailed in
this Owner
’s Manual. Genuine Ford and
Motorcraft parts meet or exceed these
specifications.
Collision Repairs
We hope that you never experience a
collision, but accidents do happen.
Genuine Ford replacement collision parts
meet our stringent requirements for fit,
finish, structural integrity, corrosion
protection and dent resistance. During
vehicle development we validate that
these parts deliver the intended level of
protection as a whole system. A great way
to know for sure you are getting this level
of protection is to use genuine Ford
replacement collision parts.
Warranty on Replacement Parts
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement
parts are the only replacement parts that
benefit from a Ford Warranty. The Ford
Warranty may not cover damage caused
to your vehicle as a result of failed
non-Ford parts. For additional information,
refer to the terms and conditions of the
Ford Warranty.
SPECIAL NOTICES
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
For a detailed description of what is
covered and what is not covered by your
vehicle ’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty,
see the Warranty Guide that is provided to
you along with your Owner ’s Manual. Special Instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle has
sophisticated electronic controls. WARNINGS
You risk death or serious injury to
yourself and others if you do not
follow the instruction highlighted by
the warning symbol. Failure to follow the
specific warnings and instructions could
result in personal injury. Never place front seat mounted
rear-facing child or infant seats in
front of an active passenger airbag. On Board Diagnostics Data Link
Connector
WARNING
Do not connect wireless plug-in
devices to the data link connector.
Unauthorized third parties could gain
access to vehicle data and impair the
performance of safety related systems.
Only allow repair facilities that follow our
service and repair instructions to connect
their equipment to the data link connector. Your vehicle has an OBD Data Link
Connector (DLC) that is used in
conjunction with a diagnostic scan tool for
vehicle diagnostics, repairs and
reprogramming services. Installing an
aftermarket device that uses the DLC
during normal driving for purposes such as
remote insurance company monitoring,
transmission of vehicle data to other
devices or entities, or altering the
performance of the vehicle, may cause
interference with or even damage to
vehicle systems. We do not recommend
or endorse the use of aftermarket plug-in
devices unless approved by Ford. The
vehicle Warranty will not cover damage
caused by an aftermarket plug-in device.
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Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children
Recommended restraint
type
Child size, height, weight, or age
Child
Use a child safety seat(sometimes called an
infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat).
Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less
(generally age four or younger).
Infants or
toddlers
Use a belt-positioningbooster seat.
Children who have outgrown or no longer
properly fit in a child safety seat (gener-ally children who are less than 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall, are greater than age four
and less than age 12, and between
40 lb
(18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to
100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by your
child restraint manufacturer).
Small children
Use a vehicle seatbelt
having the lap belt snug
and low across the hips, shoulder belt centered
across the shoulder and chest, and seatback upright.
Children who have outgrown or no longer
properly fit in a belt-positioning booster
seat (generally children who are at least 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall or greater than
80 lb (36 kg)
or 100 lb (45 kg) if recom-
mended by child restraint manufacturer).
Larger children
• You are required by law to properly use
safety seats for infants and toddlers in
the United States and Canada.
• Many states and provinces require that
small children use approved booster
seats until they reach age eight, a
height of 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters)
tall, or
80 lb (36 kg). Check your local
and state or provincial laws for specific
requirements about the safety of
children in your vehicle.
• When possible, always properly
restrain children 12 years of age and
under in a rear seating position of your
vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that
children are safer when properly
restrained in the rear seating positions
than in a front seating position. INSTALLING CHILD
RESTRAINTS
Child Seats
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3.
While holding the shoulder and lap belt
portions together, route the tongue
through the child restraint according
to the child restraint manufacturer's
instructions. Be sure the belt webbing
is not twisted. 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper
buckle (the buckle closest to the
direction the tongue is coming from)
for that seating position until you hear
a snap and feel the latch engage. Make
sure the tongue is latched securely by
pulling on it. 5. To put the retractor in the automatic
locking mode, grasp the shoulder
portion of the belt and pull downward
until you pull all of the belt out.
Note: The automatic locking mode is
available on the front passenger and rear
seats. This vehicle does not require the use
of a locking clip.
6. Allow the belt to retract to remove slack. The belt clicks as it retracts to
indicate it is in the automatic locking
mode.
7. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the
automatic locking mode (you should
not be able to pull more belt out). If the
retractor is not locked, unbuckle the
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5. To put the retractor in the automatic
locking mode, grasp the lap portion of
the inflatable seatbelt and pull upward
until you pull all of the belt out.
Note: The automatic locking mode is
available on the front passenger and rear
seats.
Note: Unlike the standard seatbelt, the
inflatable seatbelt's unique lap portion locks
the child restraint for installation. The ability
for the shoulder portion of the belt to move
freely is normal, even after the lap belt has
been put into the automatic locking mode.
Note: The lock-off device on some child
restraints may not accommodate the
shoulder portion of the inflatable seatbelt.
Follow all instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the child restraint regarding
the necessary and proper use of the lock-off
device. In some instances, these devices
have been provided only for use in vehicles
with seatbelt systems that would otherwise
require a locking clip.
6. Allow the belt to retract to remove slack. The belt clicks as it retracts to
indicate it is in the automatic locking
mode. 7. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor
to make sure the retractor is in the
automatic locking mode (you should
not be able to pull more belt out). If the
retractor is not locked, unbuckle the
belt and repeat Steps 5 and 6. 8.
Remove remaining slack from the belt.
Force the seat down with extra weight,
for example, by pressing down or
kneeling on the child restraint while
pulling down on the lap belt in order to
force slack from the belt. This is
necessary to remove the remaining
slack that exists once you add the extra
weight of the child to the child restraint.
It also helps to achieve the proper
snugness of the child restraint to your
vehicle. Sometimes, a slight lean
toward the buckle will additionally help
to remove remaining slack from the
belt.
9. Attach the tether strap (if the child restraint is equipped).
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10. Before placing the child in the seat,
forcibly move the seat forward and
back to make sure the seat is securely
held in place. To check this, grab the
seat at the belt path and attempt to
move it side to side and forward and
back. There should be no more than
1 in (2.5 cm) of movement for proper
installation.
We recommend checking with a NHTSA
Certified Child Passenger Safety
Technician to make certain the child
restraint is properly installed. In Canada,
check with Transport Canada for referral
to a Child Car Seat Clinic.
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers
for CHildren (LATCH) WARNINGS
Do not attach two child safety
restraints to the same anchor. In a
crash, one anchor may not be strong
enough to hold two child safety restraint
attachments and may break, causing
serious injury or death. WARNINGS
Depending on where you secure a
child restraint, and depending on the
child restraint design, you may block
access to certain seatbelt buckle
assemblies and LATCH lower anchors,
rendering those features potentially
unusable. To avoid risk of injury, make sure
occupants only use seating positions
where they are able to be properly
restrained. The LATCH system is composed of three
vehicle anchor points: two lower anchors
where the vehicle seat backrest and seat
cushion meet (called the seat bight) and
one top tether anchor behind that seating
position.
LATCH compatible child safety seats have
two rigid or webbing mounted
attachments that connect to the two lower
anchors at the LATCH equipped seating
positions in your vehicle. This type of
attachment method eliminates the need
to use seatbelts to attach the child
restraint. However, you can still use the
seatbelt to attach the child restraint if the
lower anchors are not used. For
forward-facing child restraints, you must
also attach the top tether strap to the
proper top tether anchor if a top tether
strap has been provided with your child
restraint.
Your vehicle has LATCH lower anchors for
child restraint installation at the following
seating positions (LATCH is not available
on Regular Cab):
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Crew Cab and Super Cab
The lower LATCH anchors are at the rear
section of the rear seat between the
cushion and seat backrest. Follow the child
restraint manufacturer's instructions to
properly install a child restraint with LATCH
attachments.
Follow the instructions later in this chapter
on attaching child safety seats with tether
straps.
Attach LATCH lower attachments of the
child restraint only to the anchors shown. Use of Inboard Lower Anchors
from the Outboard Seating
Positions (Center Seating Use) WARNING
The standardized spacing for LATCH
lower anchors is 11 in (280 mm)
center to center. Do not use LATCH
lower anchors for the center seating
position unless the child restraint
manufacturer's instructions permit and
specify using anchors spaced at least as
far apart as those in this vehicle. The lower anchors at the center of the
second row rear seat are spaced
26 in
(652 mm) apart. The standardized spacing
for LATCH lower anchors is 11 in (280 mm)
center to center. You cannot install a child
restraint with rigid LATCH attachments at
the center seating position. LATCH
compatible child restraints (with
attachments on belt webbing) can only be
used at this seating position provided that
the child restraint manufacturer's
instructions permit use with the anchor
spacing stated. Do not attach a child
restraint to any lower anchor if an adjacent
child restraint is attached to that anchor.
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Each time you use the safety seat, check
that the seat is properly attached to the
lower anchors and tether anchor, if
applicable. Tug the child restraint from side
to side and forward and back where it is
secured to the vehicle. The seat should
move less than 1 in (2.5 cm) when you do
this for a proper installation.
If the safety seat is not anchored properly,
the risk of a child being injured in a crash
greatly increases.
Combining Seatbelt and LATCH
Lower Anchors for Attaching Child
Safety Seats
When used in combination, either the
seatbelt or the LATCH lower anchors may
be attached first, provided a proper
installation is achieved. Attach the tether
strap afterward, if included with the child
restraint.
Using Tether Straps
Many forward-facing child safety seats
include a tether strap which extends from
the back of the child safety seat and hooks
to an anchoring point called the top tether
anchor. Tether straps are available as an
accessory for many older safety seats.
Contact the manufacturer of your child
restraint for information about ordering a
tether strap, or to obtain a longer tether
strap if the tether strap on your safety seat
does not reach the appropriate top tether
anchor in the vehicle. The passenger seats of your vehicle may
have built-in tether strap anchors behind
the seats as described below.
The tether anchors in your vehicle may be
loops of webbing above the seat backrest
or an anchor bracket behind the seat on
the rear edge of the seat cushion.
The rear seat in the Crew Cab and Super
Cab has three straps along the top of the
seat backrest that function as both routing
loops for the tether straps and anchor
loops.
The tether strap anchors in your vehicle
are in the following positions (shown from
top view):
Regular Cab
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