seats FORD F450 2015 Owner's Manual

HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE
General Hints
Note:
Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to fog up.
Note: You may feel a small amount of air
from the footwell air vents regardless of the
air distribution setting.
Note: To reduce humidity build-up inside
your vehicle, do not drive with the system
switched off or with recirculated air always
switched on.
Note: Do not place objects under the front
seats as this may interfere with the airflow
to the rear seats.
Note: Remove any snow, ice or leaves from
the air intake area at the base of the
windshield.
Note: To improve the time to reach comfort
in hot weather, drive with the windows
slightly open for 2-3 minutes after start-up
or until your vehicle airs out. Manual Climate Control
Note:
To reduce fogging of the windshield
during humid weather, adjust the air
distribution control to the windshield air
vents position.
Automatic Climate Control
Note: Adjusting the settings when your
vehicle interior is extremely hot or cold is
not necessary. The system automatically
adjusts to heat or cool the cabin to your
selected temperature as quickly as possible.
For the system to function efficiently, the
instrument panel and side air vents should
be fully open.
Note: If you select AUTO during cold
outside temperatures, the system directs
airflow to the windshield and side window
vents. In addition, the fan may run at a
slower speed until the engine warms up.
Note: If you select AUTO during hot outside
temperatures, or when the inside of the
vehicle is hot, the system automatically uses
recirculated air to maximize interior cooling.
When the interior reaches the selected
temperature, the system automatically
switches to using outside air.
Heating the Interior Quickly Vehicle with automatic climate control
Vehicle with manual climate control
Press the
AUTO button.
Adjust the fan speed to the highest
speed setting.
1
Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting.
Adjust the temperature control to the
highest setting.
2
Select the footwell air vents using the
air distribution buttons.
3
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REMOTE START (If Equipped)
The remote start feature allows you to
pre-condition the interior of your vehicle.
The climate control system works to
achieve comfort according to your previous
settings.
Note: You cannot adjust the system during
remote start operation.
Turn the ignition on to return the system
to its previous settings. You can now make
adjustments normally, but you need to turn
certain vehicle-dependent features back
on, such as:
• Heated seats.
• Cooled seats.
• Heated steering wheel.
• Heated mirrors.
• Heated rear window.
You can adjust the default remote start
settings using the information display
controls. See
Information Displays
(page 84).
Automatic Settings
In hot weather, the system is set to 72°F
(22°C). The cooled seats are set to high
(if available, and selected to AUTO in the
information display).
In moderate weather, the system either
heats or cools (based on previous
settings). The rear defroster, heated
mirrors and heated seats do not
automatically turn on.
In cold weather, the system is set to 72°F
(22°C). The heated seats are set to high
(if available, and selected to AUTO in the
information display). The rear defroster
and heated mirrors automatically turn on.
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SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION
WARNINGS
Sitting improperly, out of position or
with the seatback reclined too far
can take weight off the seat cushion
and affect the decision of the passenger
sensing system, resulting in serious injury
or death in the event of a crash. Always sit
upright against your seat back, with your
feet on the floor. Do not recline the seatback as this
can cause the occupant to slide
under the safety belt, resulting in
serious injury in the event of a crash. Do not place objects higher than the
seatback to reduce the risk of serious
injury in the event of a crash or during
heavy braking. When you use them properly, the seat,
head restraint, safety belt and airbags will
provide optimum protection in the event
of a crash. We recommend that you follow these
guidelines:
•
Sit in an upright position with the base
of your spine as far back as possible.
• Do not recline the seatback more than
30 degrees.
• Adjust the head restraint so that the
top of it is level with the top of your
head and as far forward as possible.
Make sure that you remain
comfortable.
• Keep sufficient distance between
yourself and the steering wheel. We
recommend a minimum of 10 in
(25 cm) between your breastbone and
the airbag cover.
• Hold the steering wheel with your arms
slightly bent.
• Bend your legs slightly so that you can
press the pedals fully.
• Position the shoulder strap of the
safety belt over the center of your
shoulder and position the lap strap
tightly across your hips.
Make sure that your driving position is
comfortable and that you can maintain full
control of your vehicle.
HEAD RESTRAINTS WARNINGS
Fully adjust the head restraint before
you sit in or operate your vehicle. This
will help minimize the risk of neck
injury in the event of a crash. Do not adjust
the head restraint when your vehicle is
moving. The head restraint is a safety device.
Whenever possible it should be
installed and properly adjusted when
the seat is occupied. An improperly
adjusted head restraint may not
adequately protect an occupant during an
impact from the rear.
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WARNINGS
Install the head restraint properly to
help minimize the risk of neck injury
in the event of a crash.
Note:
Adjust the seat back to an upright
driving position before adjusting the head
restraint. Adjust the head restraint so that
the top of it is level with the top of your head
and as far forward as possible. Make sure
that you remain comfortable. If you are
extremely tall, adjust the head restraint to
its highest position.
Front Seat Head Restraint The head restraints consist of:
An energy absorbing head
restraint.
A
Two steel stems.
B
Guide sleeve adjust and release
button.
C
Guide sleeve unlock and remove
button.
D
Adjusting the Head Restraint
Raising the Head Restraint
Pull the head restraint up. Lowering the Head Restraint
1. Press and hold button C.
2. Push the head restraint down.
Removing the Head Restraint
1. Press and hold buttons C and D.
2. Pull the head restraint up.
Installing the Head Restraint
Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves
and push the head restraint down until it
locks.
Front Row Center, Outboard (Crew
Cab), and Rear Seat Center (Crew Cab)
Head Restraints
Note:
The SuperCab has rear outboard
head restraints that are not removable and
are bolted to the back wall.
Your vehicle may be equipped with head
restraints that are non-adjustable. The
non-adjustable head restraints consist of: An energy absorbing head
restraint.
A
Two steel stems.
B
Guide sleeve unlock and remove
button.
C
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C
B

Removing the Head Restraint
1. Press and hold buttons C.
2. Pull up the head restraint.
Installing the Head Restraint
Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves
and push the head restraint down until it
locks.
Tilting Head Restraints (If Equipped)
The front head restraints tilt for extra
comfort. To tilt the head restraint, do the
following:
1. Adjust the seat back to an upright
driving or riding position.
2. Pivot the head restraint forward toward
your head to the desired position.
After the head restraint reaches the
forward-most tilt position, pivot it forward
again to release it to the rearward, un-tilted
position.
Note: Do not attempt to force the head
restraint backward after it is tilted. Instead,
continue tilting it forward until the head
restraint releases to the upright position. MANUAL SEATS WARNING
Do not adjust the driver's seat or seat
back when your vehicle is moving.
Moving the Seat Backward and
Forward
Recline Adjustment
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Manual Lumbar (If Equipped)
The lumbar support control is located on
the outboard side of the seat. Turn the
control to adjust your support.
POWER SEATS
(If Equipped)
WARNINGS
Do not adjust the driver seat or
seatback while your vehicle is
moving. Adjusting your seatback
while the vehicle is in motion may cause
loss of control of the vehicle. Do not place cargo or any objects
behind the seatback before returning
it to the original position.
The control is located on the outboard side
of the seat. Move the switch in the direction
of the arrow to raise or lower the seat
cushion or to move the seat forward,
backward, up or down. Power Recline
(If Equipped)
Move the switch to recline the seatback
forward or rearward.
Power Lumbar
(If Equipped)
The control is located on the outboard side
of the seat. Press the forward or rearward
side of the control for more or less support.
MEMORY FUNCTION
(If Equipped)
WARNINGS
Before activating the seat memory,
make sure that the area immediately
surrounding the seat is clear of
obstructions and that all occupants are
clear of moving parts. Do not use the memory function
when your vehicle is moving.
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This feature will automatically recall the
position of the driver seat, power mirrors,
and adjustable pedals. The memory
control is located on the driver door.
To program position 1:
1. Move the memory features to the
desired positions using the associated
controls.
2. Press and hold button 1 for at least two
seconds. A tone will sound confirming
that a memory position has been set.
To program position 2, repeat the previous
procedure using button 2.
You can program the memory feature to
a remote entry transmitter. See Keys and
Remote Controls (page 47).
You can recall a programmed memory
position:
• In any gearshift position if the ignition
is not on.
• Only in park (P) or neutral (N) if the
ignition is on. You can recall the memory positions when
you press your remote entry transmitter
unlock control (if you programmed a
memory position to the transmitter) or,
when you enter a valid personal entry code
that is programmed to a memory position.
The mirror moves to the programmed
position and the seat moves to the easy
entry position. The seat will move to the
final position when the key is in the ignition
(if you enable the easy entry feature).
Easy Entry and Exit Feature
(If
Equipped)
If you enable the easy entry and exit
feature, it automatically moves the driver
seat rearward 2 inches (5 centimeters)
when you put the transmission in park (P)
and remove the key from the ignition.
If the seat is less than 2 inches (5
centimeters) from the rear of the seat
track, the seat travel will be less than 2
inches (5 centimeters) rearward.
The driver seat will return to the previous
position when you put the key in the
ignition.
You can enable or disable this feature
through the information display. See
Information Displays
(page 84).
REAR SEATS
Folding Up the Rear Seats (SuperCab)
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1. Pull the control to release the seat
cushion.
2. Rotate the seat cushion up until it locks
into the vertical storage position.
Returning the Seat to the Seating
Position WARNING
Make sure that cargo or any objects
are not trapped underneath the seat
cushion before returning the seat
cushion to its original position, and that the
seat cushion locks into place. Failure to do
so may prevent the seat from operating
properly in the event of a crash, which
could increase the risk of serious injury. 1. Pull the control on the side of the seat
to release the seat cushion from the
storage position.
2. Push the seat cushion down until it locks into the horizontal position. Folding the Rear Seat Back (Crew
Cab) 1. Pull forward on the control to fold
down the seatback.
2. Pull down on the handle and lift up on
the seatback to return it to the original
position.
Folding up the Rear Seat Cushion
1. Pull the control to release the seat cushion.
2. Rotate the seat cushion up until it locks
into the vertical storage position.
Returning the Seat to the Seating
Position WARNING
Make sure that cargo or any objects
are not trapped underneath the seat
cushion before returning the seat
cushion to its original position, and that the
seat cushion locks into place. Failure to do
so may prevent the seat from operating
properly in the event of a crash, which
could increase the risk of serious injury. 1. Pull the control on the side of the seat
to release the seat cushion from the
storage position.
2. Push the seat cushion down until it locks into the horizontal position.
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Rear Under Seat Storage (Crew
Cab) (If Equipped)
The rear seat has storage space located
under the seat cushion. Lift up the lever and flip up the seat
cushion to access the storage space and
the power point (A).
To remove the storage space divider,
squeeze the sides and lift it from the
storage tub. Use your vehicle key to lock the storage
space.
HEATED SEATS
(If Equipped)
WARNING
People who are unable to feel pain
to their skin because of advanced
age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal
cord injury, medication, alcohol use,
exhaustion or other physical conditions,
must exercise care when using the heated
seat. The heated seat may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if
used for long periods of time. Do not place
anything on the seat that insulates against
heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This
may cause the heated seat to overheat.
Do not puncture the seat with pins, needles
or other pointed objects. This may damage
the heating element which may cause the
heated seat to overheat. An overheated
seat may cause serious personal injury. Do not do the following:
•
Place heavy objects on the seat.
• Operate the heated seat if water or any
other liquid is spilled on the seat. Allow
the seat to dry thoroughly.
• Operate the heated seats unless the
engine is running. Doing so can cause
the battery to lose charge.
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To operate the heated seats, touch the
heated seat symbol on the touchscreen to
cycle through the various heat settings and
off. Warmer settings are indicated by more
indicator lights.
Rear Heated Seats (If Equipped)
WARNING
Persons who are unable to feel pain
to the skin because of advanced age,
chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord
injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion,
or other physical conditions, must exercise
care when using the seat heater. The seat
heater may cause burns even at low
temperatures, especially if used for long
periods of time. Do not place anything on
the seat that insulates against heat, such
as a blanket or cushion, because this may
cause the seat heater to overheat. Do not
puncture the seat with pins, needles, or
other pointed objects because this may
damage the heating element which may
cause the seat heater to overheat. An
overheated seat may cause serious
personal injury. Note:
Do not do the following:
• Place heavy objects on the seat.
• Operate the seat heater if water or any
other liquid is spilled on the seat. Allow
the seat to dry thoroughly.
The rear seat heat controls are located on
the rear door armrest. To operate the heated seats:
•
Push the indicated side of the control
for maximum heat.
• Push again to deactivate. •
Push the indicated side of the control
for minimum heat.
• Push again to deactivate. The heated seat module resets at every
ignition run cycle. While the ignition is in
the on position, activate the high or low
heated seat switch to enable heating
mode. When activated, they will turn off
automatically when the engine is turned
off.
The indicator light will illuminate when the
heated seats have been activated.
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