warning FORD F750 2012 12.G Owner's Guide

POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and
do not let children play with the power windows. They may
seriously injure themselves.
WARNING:When closing the power windows, you should verify
they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or
pets are not in the proximity of the window openings.
Press and pull the window switches
to open and close windows.
•Press down (to the first detent)
and hold the switch to open.
•Pull up (to the first detent) and
hold the switch to close.
Rear Window Buffeting:When one or both of the rear windows are
open, the vehicle may demonstrate a wind throb or buffeting noise. This
noise can be alleviated by lowering a front window approximately 2–3 in.
(5–8 cm).
One-touch down
Allows the driver’s window to open fully without holding the control
down. Press the switch completely down to the second detent and
release quickly. The window will open fully. Momentarily press the switch
to any position to stop the window operation.
Window lock
The window lock feature allows only
the driver and front passenger to
operate the power windows.
To lock out all the window controls
(except for the driver’s and front
passenger’s) press the control. A
light on the control will illuminate
when the windows are locked. Press
the control again to restore the window controls.
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EXTERIOR MIRRORS
With the doors closed and the seat
adjusted for proper comfort, move
the mirrors to maximize rear
viewing area by adjusting the
mirrors left or right as required.
Adjust the auxiliary convex mirrors.
Convex mirrors are a ball-stud
design for precise adjustment to
maximize viewing area.
Power side view mirrors
(if equipped)
WARNING:Do not adjust
the mirror while the vehicle
is in motion.
To adjust your mirrors:
1. Rotate the control clockwise to
adjust the right mirror and rotate
the control counterclockwise to
adjust the left mirror.
2. Move the control in the direction
you wish to tilt the mirror.
3. Return to the center position to
lock mirrors in place.
The spotter mirror below the main glass (if equipped) must be adjusted
manually.
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Clearance lamps (if equipped)
Illuminates when the headlamps or
parking lamps are switched on.
This provides additional visibility of
your vehicle to other drivers on the
road.
SPEED CONTROL
With speed control set, you can maintain a set speed without keeping
your foot on the accelerator pedal.
WARNING:Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on
roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved.
Using speed control
The speed controls are located on the steering wheel. The following
buttons work with speed control.
ON:Press to turn on speed control.
OFF:Press to turn off speed
control.
RES (Resume):Press to resume a
set speed.
SET/ACCEL:Press to set a speed
or increase a set speed.
COAST:Press to reduce a set speed.
Setting speed control
1. Press and release ON.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed.
3. Press and release SET/ACCEL.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
5. The indicator
light on the instrument cluster will turn on.
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FRONT SEATS
WARNING:Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to
slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal
injuries in the event of a collision.
WARNING:Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to
reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop.
WARNING:Before returning the seatback to its original
position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped
behind the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original
position, pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An
unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or
collision.
WARNING:Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the
vehicle is moving.
WARNING:Always drive and ride with your seatback upright
and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
Adjustable head restraints (if equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with front row outboard head restraints that are
vertically adjustable.
WARNING:To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash, the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in
and/or operate the vehicle, until the head restraint is placed in its
proper position. The driver should never adjust the head restraint
while the vehicle is in motion.
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WARNING:The adjustable head restraint is a safety device.
Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted
when the seat is occupied.
To remove the adjustable head restraint, do the following:
1. Pull up the head restraint until it
reaches the highest adjustment
position.
2. Simultaneously press and hold
both the adjust/release button and
the unlock/remove button, then pull
up on the head restraint.
To reinstall the adjustable head restraint, do the following:
1. Insert the two stems into the
guide sleeve collars.
2. Push the head restraint down
until it locks.
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Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is
even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the
back of your head. For occupants of extremely tall stature, adjust the
head restraint to its full up position.
WARNING:To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash, head restraints must be installed properly.
Front row center non-adjustable head restraint (if equipped)
Vehicles equipped with a front center seat have a head restraint that is
non-adjustable.
The non-adjustable head restraint
consists of:
•a trimmed energy absorbing foam
and structure (1),
•two steel stems (2),
•and two guide sleeve
unlock/remove buttons (3).
To remove the non-adjustable head restraint, do the following:
Simultaneously press and hold both
unlock/remove buttons, then pull up
on the head restraint.
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To reinstall the non-adjustable head restraint, do the following:
1. Insert the two stems into the
guide sleeve collars.
2. Push the head restraint down
until it locks.
WARNING:The
non-adjustable head
restraint is a safety device. It
should be installed whenever the
seat is occupied.
WARNING:To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash, head restraints must be installed properly.
40/20/40 front seats (if equipped)
•Lift the track release bar to move
the seat forward or rearward.
Make sure that the seat is
relatched into place.
•Pull the release lever handle
located on the side of the seat up
to move the seatback forward or
backward.
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Press the control to move the seat
forward, backward, up or down.
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.
Press the control to turn the heated
seats on and off.
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Air-Ride seat (if equipped)
1.Chugger option:Dampens road vibrations and allows the seat to
move with the driver when unlocked.
To unlock, sit in the seat and slide the tab away from the seat (to the
right)
To lock, sit in the seat and slide the tab toward the seat (to the left).
2.Seat adjuster:Lift up to move the seat forward or backward. Release
the bar to lock the seat in position.
3.Seat height adjuster:Pull the control up to raise the seat, push it
down to lower the seat.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of excess slack in the belt
system, always adjust the seat height before fastening the seat
belt.
4.Power lumbar:Press the top of the forward control to inflate the
lower lumbar support; press the bottom of the forward control to deflate
the lower lumbar support.
Press the top of the rear control to inflate the upper lumbar support;
press the bottom of the rear control to deflate the upper lumbar support.
5.Recline:Lift the handle to adjust the angle of the seatback.
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REAR SEATS
Non-adjustable second-row head restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with second row outboard head restraints that
are non-adjustable.
Outboard head restraints (Crew
Cab)
Center head restraint (Crew Cab)
The non-adjustable second row head restraints consist of :
•a trimmed energy absorbing foam and structure (1),
•two steel stems (2),
•and two guide sleeve unlock/remove buttons (3).
Removal of the second-row non-adjustable head restraints is the same as
the front row center head restraint.
WARNING:The non-adjustable head restraint is a safety device.
It should be installed whenever the seat is occupied.
WARNING:To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash, head restraints must be installed properly.
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