airbag FORD F150 2023 Owner's Manual

•The knee airbag(s) may deploy basedon crash severity and occupantconditions.
•The Safety Canopy inflates in certainside impact crashes or rollover events.The Safety Canopy may activate inother types of crashes if the vehicleexperiences sufficient sideways motionor deformation, or a certain likelihoodof rollover.
Airbags and Police Equipment
WARNING: Do not place objectsor mount equipment on or near theairbag cover, on the side of the front orrear seatbacks, or in areas that maycome into contact with a deployingairbag. Failure to follow theseinstructions may increase the risk ofpersonal injury in the event of a crash.
WARNING: Keep the areas in frontof the airbags free from obstruction. Donot affix anything to or over the airbagcovers. Objects could become projectilesduring airbag deployment. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death.
Dual driver and passenger airbags, sideairbags and knee airbags affect the waypolice equipment can be mounted in policevehicles.
Any surfaces that could come into contactwith an airbag, once it has deployed, mustnot damage the airbag or alter itsdeployment path.
Once the airbag has fully deployed, anyperipheral equipment surfaces that couldcome into contact with the airbag, such aswhen the airbag deflates with the loadingof an occupant, must not damage theairbag or alter its deployment path. Sharpedges, corners or protrusions coulddamage the nylon airbag material andreduce the effectiveness of the airbag.
Some approximate dimensions for airbags,at full inflation, are provided. Thesedimensions are somewhat flexible andrepresent free form deployments withoutthe loading of occupants. The shadedareas in Figures 8 through 10 representavailable police equipment mountingzones. These zones are shown for policevehicles with standard bucket seats. Thezone dimensions provided in Figures 8through 10 are approximate and will varywith the loading of occupants in the seats.
All airbag and equipment mounting zonedimensions are approximate due todifferent airbag deploymentcharacteristics.
Do not mount equipment between the sideof the front seat and the door trim that willblock deployment of the side airbag.
Do not mount equipment between theseats and the body side as shown in Figure7 that would prevent the side curtain airbagfrom achieving occupant coverage.
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Figure 1 - Driver and Passenger AirbagDimensions
9.5 in (240 mm) from the centerof the emblem.1.
13.3 in (339 mm) from the centerof the airbag door.2.
22.5 in (573 mm).3.
Note:Do not place objects between theairbags due to airbag variability.
Figure 2 - Side View of the Driver Airbagat Full Inflation
27.5 in (700 mm).1.
Figure 3 - Top View of the Driver andPassenger Airbags at Full Inflation
Front passenger airbag - 25.8 in(656 mm).1.
Front driver airbag – 17 in (430mm).2.
Note:Do not place objects between thedriver side steering wheel airbag and thepassenger side dash airbag.
Figure 4 -Top View of the Side Airbagsat Full Inflation - if equipped
From the outermost side of theseat - 8 in (200 mm).1.
Forward of the seat backrest -15 in (380 mm).2.
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Figure 5 - Side View of the Side Airbagat Full Inflation- if equipped
Up from the side airbag module- 27.5 in (700 mm).3.
Figure 6 - Side View of the Side CurtainDimension
Roof rail to 1 in (25 mm) belowthe window sill.1.
Note:Do not place objects on the headlineror on pillar trims A through C used toconceal the airbag when stowed.
Figure 7 - Front View of the Side Curtainat Full Inflation
6 in (75 mm) from pillar trim (Athrough C).1.
Figure 8 - Equipment Mounting Zones
Area on top of the instrumentpanel. The equipment must notinterfere with driver visibility.
1.
Airbag door must be kept clearfor deployment of the airbag.2.
Area in front of the centerconsole from the bottom to thetop of the instrument panel.
3.
Area in front of the electronicfinish panel from the bottom tothe top of the instrument panel.
4.
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Figure 9 - Equipment Mounting Zones
Area on top of the instrument panel.1.
Area in front of the center console from the tunnel up to the instrument panel.2.
Prisoner screen, for reference only.3.
10 in (254 mm).4.
Area on tunnel between the seats.5.
Height: 8.5 in (216 mm).6.
12 in (305 mm).7.
Area on the tunnel beneath the center console.8.
Tunnel.9.
Depth: 1.5 in (38 mm).10.
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Figure 10 - Top View of the EquipmentMounting Zones
Area on top of the instrumentpanel. The equipment must notinterfere with driver visibility.
1.
Area on tunnel between theseats.2.
9 in (229 mm).3.
DISPOSING OF AIRBAGS
Contact your authorized dealer as soon aspossible. Airbags must be disposed of byqualified personnel.
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WHAT IS 911 ASSIST
911 Assist is a SYNC system feature thatcan call for help.
For more information, visitwww.owner.ford.com.
HOW DOES 911 ASSIST WORK
If a crash deploys an airbag, excluding kneeairbags and rear inflatable seatbelts, oractivates the fuel pump shut-off, yourvehicle may be able to contact emergencyservices by dialing 911 through a paired andconnected Bluetooth® enabled phone.
Not all crashes deploy an airbag or activatethe fuel pump shut-off. If a connected cellphone sustains damage or loses itsconnection to SYNC during a crash, SYNCsearches for and tries to connect to apreviously paired cell phone. SYNC thenattempts to call the emergency services.
Before making the call:
•SYNC provides about 10 seconds tocancel the call. If you fail to cancel thecall, SYNC attempts to dial 911.
•SYNC says the following, or a similarmessage: SYNC will attempt to call 911,to cancel the call, press Cancel on yourscreen or press and hold the phonebutton on your steering wheel.
If you do not cancel the call and SYNCmakes a successful call a pre-recordedmessage plays for the 911 operator. Theoccupants in your vehicle are able to talkwith the operator. Be prepared to provideyour name, phone number and locationimmediately because not all 911 systemsare capable of receiving this informationelectronically.
During an emergency call the systemtransmits vehicle data to the emergencyservice.
EMERGENCY CALL
REQUIREMENTS
WARNING: Do not wait for 911Assist to make an emergency call if youcan do it yourself. Dial emergencyservices immediately to avoid delayedresponse time which could increase therisk of serious injury or death after acrash. If you do not hear 911 Assist withinfive seconds of the crash, the system orphone may be damaged ornon-functional.
WARNING: Always place yourphone in a secure location in your vehicleso it does not become a projectile or getdamaged in a crash. Failure to do so maycause serious injury to someone ordamage the phone which could prevent911 Assist from working properly.
WARNING: Unless the 911 Assistsetting is set on before a crash, thesystem will not dial for help which coulddelay response time, potentiallyincreasing the risk of serious injury ordeath after a crash.
•SYNC is powered and working properlyat the time of the incident andthroughout feature activation and use.
•The 911 Assist feature must be set onbefore the incident.
•You must pair and connect aBluetooth® enabled and compatiblecell phone to SYNC.
•A connected Bluetooth® enabledphone must have the ability to makeand maintain an outgoing call at thetime of the incident.
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Electronic Locking Differential
See Electronic LockingDifferential (page 284).
Four-Wheel Drive
See Four-Wheel Drive (page274).
Note:Some indicators appear differentdepending on vehicle options.
Front Airbag
See Airbags (page 73).
Front Fog Lamp
See Using the Front FogLamps (page 150).
High Beam
See Using the High BeamHeadlamps (page 147).
Hill Descent
See Hill Descent Control (page318).
Lamps On
See Exterior Lighting Control(page 147).
Ready to Drive
See Hybrid Electric VehicleInformation (page 244).
Reverse Brake Assist
See Reverse Braking Assist(page 297).
Stability Control and TractionControl
See Traction Control (page307). See Stability Control(page 309).
Turn Signal Lamps
See Using the Turn SignalLamps (page 148).
Tow Haul
See Towing a Trailer (page 418).
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FRONT SEAT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Sitting improperly, outof position or with the seatback reclinedtoo far can take weight off the seatcushion and affect the decision of thepassenger sensing system, resulting inserious injury or death in the event of acrash. Always sit upright against yourseat back, with your feet on the floor.
WARNING: Do not recline the seatbackrest too far as this can cause theoccupant to slide under the seatbelt,resulting in personal injury in the eventof a crash.
WARNING: Do not place objectshigher than the top of the seat backrest.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury or death in theevent of a sudden stop or crash.
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.
SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION
When you use them properly, the seat,head restraint, seatbelt and airbags willprovide optimum protection in the eventof a crash.
We recommend that you follow theseguidelines:
•Sit in an upright position with the baseof your spine as far back as possible.
•Do not recline the seat backrest so thatyour torso is more than 30 degreesfrom the upright position.
•Adjust the head restraint so that thetop of it is level with the top of yourhead and as far forward as possible.Make sure that you remaincomfortable.
•Keep sufficient distance betweenyourself and the steering wheel. Werecommend a minimum of 10 in(25 cm) between your breastbone andthe airbag cover.
•Hold the steering wheel with your armsslightly bent.
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could be required to steer your vehicle.When you switch the ignition off, someelectrical circuits, for example airbags,also turn off. If you unintentionally switchthe ignition off, shift into neutral (N) andrestart the engine.
1.Turn the key to position 0.
2.Shift into neutral and use the brakes tobring your vehicle to a safe stop.
3.Shift into park (P).
4.Apply the parking brake.
STOPPING THE ENGINE WHENYOUR VEHICLE IS MOVING -VEHICLES WITH: PUSH BUTTONSTART
WARNING: Switching off theengine when your vehicle is still movingresults in a significant decrease inbraking assistance. Higher effort isrequired to apply the brakes and to stopyour vehicle. A significant decrease insteering assistance could also occur. Thesteering does not lock, but higher effortcould be required to steer your vehicle.When you switch the ignition off, someelectrical circuits, for example airbags,also turn off. If you unintentionally switchthe ignition off, shift into neutral (N) andrestart the engine.
1.Press and hold the push button ignitionswitch until the engine stops, or pressit three times within two seconds.
2.Shift into neutral and use the brakes tobring your vehicle to a safe stop.
3.Shift into park (P).
4.Apply the parking brake.
POLICE ENGINE IDLE -
VEHICLES WITH: POLICE PACK
WHAT IS POLICE ENGINE IDLE
This allows you to leave the engine runningand prevents your vehicle fromunauthorized use when you are outside ofyour vehicle.
HOW DOES POLICE ENGINE IDLEWORK
When you remove the key from the ignition,the engine remains idling.
Switching the System On
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SNOW PLOWING
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Modifying or addingequipment to the front of your vehiclecould affect the performance of theairbag system, increasing the risk ofinjury. This includes the hood, bumpersystem, frame, front body structure, towhooks, hood pins, push bar andsnowplows.
WARNING: Do not attempt toservice, repair, or modify thesupplementary restraint system orassociated components. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death.
WARNING: All occupants of yourvehicle, including the driver, shouldalways properly wear their seatbelts,even when an airbag supplementalrestraint system is provided. Failure toproperly wear your seatbelt couldseriously increase the risk of injury ordeath.
WARNING: Do not spin the wheelsat over 34 mph (55 km/h). The tires mayfail and injure a passenger or bystander.
Note:Look for an alterer’s label on yourvehicle from the snowplow installercertifying that the installation meets allapplicable Federal Motor Vehicle SafetyStandards (FMVSS).
Note:Federal and some local regulationsrequire additional exterior lamps forsnowplow-equipped vehicles. Contact anauthorized dealer for additional information.
Note:Do not remove or defeat the trippingmechanisms designed into the snowremoval equipment by its manufacturer.Doing so could cause damage to yourvehicle and the snow removal equipmentas well as possible airbag deployment.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
WITH A SNOWPLOW
Weight limits and guidelines for selectingand installing the snowplow are in the FordTruck Body Builders Layout Book. Foradditional information, visitwww.fordbbas.com/home.
A typical snowplow installation affects thefollowing:
•Front gross axle weight rating. SeeWhat Is the Gross Axle WeightRating (page 405).
•Gross vehicle weight rating. See WhatIs the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating(page 405).
•Braking and steering.
•Front wheel toe. See the FordWorkshop Manual.
•Headlight aim. See Adjusting theHeadlamps (page 515).
•Tire air pressure. See Information onthe Tire Sidewall (page 538).
Note:Do not exceed the front gross axleweight rating or gross vehicle weight rating.
Note:Your vehicle may require rear ballastweight for proper braking and steering.
Your vehicle has a driver and passengerairbag supplemental restraint system. Thesupplemental restraint system activatesin certain frontal and offset frontalcollisions when the vehicle sustainssufficient longitudinal deceleration.
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