FORD SUPER DUTY 2010 2.G Safety Advice Card

SAFETY ADVICE CARD
See Owner Guide for Further Instruction
Adjust the height* of the shoulder belt so that the belt rests across th\
e middle of your shoulder. Adjust the
head restraint* so that the top of the head restraint is even with the t\
op of your head and positioned as
close as possible to the back of your head. Guide the safety belt so that it fits tight and low across your
hips, not around the waist. Never place the shoulder belt behind your ba\
ck or under your arm.
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*if equipped
- A vehicle’s interior and trunk temperatures rise very quickly on hot days
- Never leave children unattended in a vehicle
- Teach children not to play in vehicles
- Maintain control of keys so that they are not accessible to children
- Do not leave the ignition key in your vehicle
- Keep doors and trunks closed and locked - children could lock themselv\
es in
- Familiarize yourself with the interior trunk release
MORE CHILD SAFETYS
AFETY BELTS, Y OuR #1 SAFETY DEVICE. BuCkLE up, pROpERLY!
CHILD RESTRAINT DEVICES
PULL HANDLE TO OPEN
LATCH lower & top tether anchor locations are identified in the vehicle owner guide.
Attach LATCH compatible child restraints to anchors as permitted by both the child restraint & vehicle manufacturers.
puLL HANDLE TO OpEN
Rear facing, with an internal harness
- Newborn, infant, toddler, weighing at least 5 lbs
- Ride rear facing for as long as possible, at least until age one AND 20 lbs**
- Depending on the child restraint, your child could ride rear facing up\
to 35 lbs, generally 2-3 years of age
- Attach to vehicle using vehicle belt or lower anchors from the Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
(LATCH) system
- Never place rear facing child safety seats in the front passenger seat\
REAR FACING INFANT SEATREAR FACING INFANT SEA TREAR FACING INFANT SEAT
Forward facing, with an internal harness
- Toddler, pre-schooler, weighing at least 20 lbs AND one year of age**
- Depending on the child restraint, a child up to 80 lbs could ride in a\
harness
- Attach to vehicle using vehicle safety belt and top tether OR LATCH (lower anchors and top tether)
FORWARD FACING CHILDFORWARD FACING CHILD
Belt Positioning Booster (BPB)
- Small children, weighing at least 40 lbs
- Positions child so that vehicle lap/shoulder belt fits them properly
- Use until the child’s knees bend comfortably over the front of the vehicle seat cushion with\
out slouching,
provided weight and height limits of the BPB are not exceeded
- Depending on the BPB, the vehicle’s seat and your child’s fit, your child should ride using a BPB until they
are at least a height of 4’9”, generally between 8 and 12 years \
of age**
- Most BPBs do not attach to the vehicle
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**based on the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendationsBOOSTER SEATBOOSTER SEAT
Many states and provinces have laws requiring child seats and belt positioning boosters. Check local laws.
When possible, all children
12 years of age and under
should be properly restrained
in a rear seating position of
your vehicle.
CHILD SAFETY : ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW THE CHILD RESTRAINT AND VEHICLE MANuFACTuRER’S INSTRuCTIONS & WARNINGS
Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified
Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and your
pediatrician regarding the appropriateness of your
child restraint and its installation. To locate a CPST,
contact the NHTSA toll free at 1-888-327-4236 or on
the internet at http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov Minimize loose installation of the child
restraint to the vehicle. For proper installation,
push down on the child restraint to take slack
out of the belt or lower anchor webbing. Make
sure the vehicle belt is tight and locked if using
it to secure the child restraint.

- The “Passenger Airbag Off” light will be unlit for properly seated adults or for an empty sea\
t
- The “Passenger Airbag Off” light will be lit for smaller passengers and properly restrained c\
hild safety seats
- Whenever possible, children age 12 and under should be properly restr\
ained in the rear seat
- If equipped with a manual airbag deactivation system, see your owner \
guide
For the best protection, drivers and front seat passengers should always wear safety belts properly, and maintain proper
sitting position with the seat back upright and with your back against the seat. Never place objects, and avoid placing
arms, hands or feet over the airbag covers.
pASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATION SYSTEMS
A driver’s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. The most important thing you can do to
prevent a crash is to avoid distractions and pay attention to the road. \
Wait until it is safe to make and
receive phone calls. Only use cell phones and other devices, including \
“hands-free” devices, not essential
to the driving task when it is safe to do so.

SAFE OpERATION, HANDLING AND DRIVER FOCuS
To help maintain control of your vehicle, avoid sharp steering maneuvers \
and excessive speeds.
SUVs, vans and trucks handle differently than a car, particularly when loaded. Drive responsibly.
Many vehicles are equipped with certain electronic safety or convenience\
driver assistance features such
as electronic stability control, rear visibility monitors, blind spot mo\
nitors, etc. These features are NOT
replacements for driving carefully and observing the surrounding of the \
vehicle. See your owner guide for
more information.
Tire Maintenance is important for the safe handling of your vehicle
- Check your tire pressure monthly after tires have been resting at lea\
st one hour out of the sun,
even if your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring sys\
tem
- Visit www.checkmytires.com for more tire pressure monitoring system information
- Refer to the front door latch pillar, or door, on the driver’s side for recommended tire inflation pressures
- Rotate and maintain tires regularly to optimize tire life
- Replace tires when they are worn or damaged
- Tires, including the spare tire, degrade over time and should be replaced\
after six years regardless of tread wear
- Stay within your vehicle’s load limits
And remember, NEVER drink and drive
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