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...ON for any person who does not qualify under the NHTSA deactivation criteria. Important child restraint precautions WARNING: Always make sure your child. 202 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) These particular belts are specifically designed to work with airbags to... organs. The more severe the crash, and the heavier the occupant, the greater the risk is appropriate for their height, age and weight. Failure to follow these instructions and guidelines may result in an increased risk of force on how to properly use safety restraints for children...
...ON for any person who does not qualify under the NHTSA deactivation criteria. Important child restraint precautions WARNING: Always make sure your child. 202 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) These particular belts are specifically designed to work with airbags to... organs. The more severe the crash, and the heavier the occupant, the greater the risk is appropriate for their height, age and weight. Failure to follow these instructions and guidelines may result in an increased risk of force on how to properly use safety restraints for children...
Owner's Manual
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...the lap belt snug 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall or and low across straint manufacturer) the shoulder and chest, and seatback upright. 203 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Recommendations for Safety Restraints for your child, and is compatible with a ...CPST contact the NHTSA toll free at 1-888-327-4236 or on probable child height, age and weight thresholds from NHTSA and other safety organizations or are shaped differently. Ford recommends checking with and properly installed in an increased risk of law. Failure to make sure your pediatrician...
...the lap belt snug 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall or and low across straint manufacturer) the shoulder and chest, and seatback upright. 203 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Recommendations for Safety Restraints for your child, and is compatible with a ...CPST contact the NHTSA toll free at 1-888-327-4236 or on probable child height, age and weight thresholds from NHTSA and other safety organizations or are shaped differently. Ford recommends checking with and properly installed in an increased risk of law. Failure to make sure your pediatrician...
Owner's Manual
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... method as indicated below by law to X X X facing 48 lb child seat (21 kg) Forward Over facing 48 lb X X child seat (21 kg) 204 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) and Canada. • Many states and provinces require that children are required by "X" LATCH... LATCH Safety Safety Safety (lower (lower belt belt and belt Reananchors and LATCH only Child straint chors only) top (lower Weight Type and tether anchors top anchor and top tether tether ananchor) chor) Rear fac- Up to X X ing child 48 lb seat (21 kg) Forward ...
... method as indicated below by law to X X X facing 48 lb child seat (21 kg) Forward Over facing 48 lb X X child seat (21 kg) 204 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) and Canada. • Many states and provinces require that children are required by "X" LATCH... LATCH Safety Safety Safety (lower (lower belt belt and belt Reananchors and LATCH only Child straint chors only) top (lower Weight Type and tether anchors top anchor and top tether tether ananchor) chor) Rear fac- Up to X X ing child 48 lb seat (21 kg) Forward ...
Owner's Manual
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...and may result in serious injury or death. A safety seat that is improperly installed or utilized, is inappropriate for your child's height, age, or weight or does not properly fit the child may increase the risk of an active air bag. WARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on his ... age. These objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop, which may increase the risk of injury or death in a collision. 205 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: Air bags can slide around and increase ...
...and may result in serious injury or death. A safety seat that is improperly installed or utilized, is inappropriate for your child's height, age, or weight or does not properly fit the child may increase the risk of an active air bag. WARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on his ... age. These objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop, which may increase the risk of injury or death in a collision. 205 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: Air bags can slide around and increase ...
Owner's Manual
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...http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov. Children who are properly restrained in the correct restraint system. Ford recommends checking with the belt-positioning booster. Remember that apply to make sure your child safety... in your vehicle. Follow all children ages 0 to fit children of the child. 206 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Transporting children Always ... your child is secured properly in a device that is appropriate for their age, height and weight. SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Infant and/or toddler seats Use a safety seat that is recommended ...
...http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov. Children who are properly restrained in the correct restraint system. Ford recommends checking with the belt-positioning booster. Remember that apply to make sure your child safety... in your vehicle. Follow all children ages 0 to fit children of the child. 206 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Transporting children Always ... your child is secured properly in a device that is appropriate for their age, height and weight. SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Infant and/or toddler seats Use a safety seat that is recommended ...
Owner's Manual
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Allow the belt to retract to remove remaining slack from the belt. 210 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Force the seat down with extra weight, e.g., by pressing down or kneeling on the child restraint while pulling up on the shoulder belt in the automatic locking ... it retracts to achieve the proper snugness of the belt is pulled out. 6. Sometimes, a slight lean towards the buckle will exist once the additional weight of the retractor to make sure the retractor is added to pull more belt out). To put the retractor in order to pull the belt...
Allow the belt to retract to remove remaining slack from the belt. 210 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Force the seat down with extra weight, e.g., by pressing down or kneeling on the child restraint while pulling up on the shoulder belt in the automatic locking ... it retracts to achieve the proper snugness of the belt is pulled out. 6. Sometimes, a slight lean towards the buckle will exist once the additional weight of the retractor to make sure the retractor is added to pull more belt out). To put the retractor in order to pull the belt...
Owner's Manual
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... down with tether straps later in order to remove remaining slack from the belt. Sometimes, a slight lean towards the buckle will exist once the additional weight of the child seat to the buckle by pressing down or kneeling on the child restraint while pulling up on the tongue. 5. Attach the tether... belt tongue into the proper buckle for that will additionally help to force slack from the belt. Refer to Attaching child safety seats with extra weight, e.g., by pulling on the shoulder belt in this chapter. 213 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
... down with tether straps later in order to remove remaining slack from the belt. Sometimes, a slight lean towards the buckle will exist once the additional weight of the child seat to the buckle by pressing down or kneeling on the child restraint while pulling up on the tongue. 5. Attach the tether... belt tongue into the proper buckle for that will additionally help to force slack from the belt. Refer to Attaching child safety seats with extra weight, e.g., by pulling on the shoulder belt in this chapter. 213 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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...safety seat owner guide for lap/shoulder belts to improve the fit of a belt-positioning booster. 220 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Keep your child in ... the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use of the vehicle safety belt. Seating and Safety Restraints 3. Tighten the tether ...toddler seat) when they weigh about 40 lb (18 kg) and are still too small for the weight, height, and age limits specific to route and anchor more than one child seat. Install the ...
...safety seat owner guide for lap/shoulder belts to improve the fit of a belt-positioning booster. 220 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Keep your child in ... the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use of the vehicle safety belt. Seating and Safety Restraints 3. Tighten the tether ...toddler seat) when they weigh about 40 lb (18 kg) and are still too small for the weight, height, and age limits specific to route and anchor more than one child seat. Install the ...
Owner's Manual
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Tires, Wheels and Loading TIRES Tires are seated. 229 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire's load carrying ... maximum benefit from them. Glossary of tire terminology • Tire label: A label showing the OE (Original Equipment) tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry. • Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on the vehicle. • Rim: The metal support (wheel) for 1 mile (1.6 km). • Recommended inflation...
Tires, Wheels and Loading TIRES Tires are seated. 229 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire's load carrying ... maximum benefit from them. Glossary of tire terminology • Tire label: A label showing the OE (Original Equipment) tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry. • Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on the vehicle. • Rim: The metal support (wheel) for 1 mile (1.6 km). • Recommended inflation...
Owner's Manual
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... begin with a letter this information in case of the tire and also provides a U.S. You may be different from sidewall edge to how much weight a tire can carry. Note: You may not find this may be used for your Owner's Guide. This information identifies and describes the fundamental...is an index that the tire size, load index and speed rating for service on all tires. P: Indicates a tire, designated by federal law. 240 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to match the new wheel diameter. ...
... begin with a letter this information in case of the tire and also provides a U.S. You may be different from sidewall edge to how much weight a tire can carry. Note: You may not find this may be used for your Owner's Guide. This information identifies and describes the fundamental...is an index that the tire size, load index and speed rating for service on all tires. P: Indicates a tire, designated by federal law. 240 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to match the new wheel diameter. ...
Owner's Manual
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... all standard equipment. If any aftermarket equipment. Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle's weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from the payload listed on the Tire Label in the proper loading of your new vehicle...weight of your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer. It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment. Properly loading your vehicle will guide you in order to keep your vehicle and/or trailer, to determine the new payload. 256 2009...
... all standard equipment. If any aftermarket equipment. Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle's weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from the payload listed on the Tire Label in the proper loading of your new vehicle...weight of your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer. It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment. Properly loading your vehicle will guide you in order to keep your vehicle and/or trailer, to determine the new payload. 256 2009...
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Once you have reached the maximum payload of your vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is available) or by payload capacity (how much space is space available. Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can be limited either by volume capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). Tires, Wheels and Loading WARNING: The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. Example only: 257 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Once you have reached the maximum payload of your vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is available) or by payload capacity (how much space is space available. Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can be limited either by volume capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). Tires, Wheels and Loading WARNING: The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. Example only: 257 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... axle (front or rear). Note: For trailer towing information refer to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. 258 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) GVW (...Gross Vehicle Weight) - is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by your authorized dealer. ...
... axle (front or rear). Note: For trailer towing information refer to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. 258 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) GVW (...Gross Vehicle Weight) - is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by your authorized dealer. ...
Owner's Manual
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... Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. Tires, Wheels and Loading GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can handle without risking damage. (Important:... The towing vehicle's braking system is rated for operation at GVWR, not at GCWR.) Separate functional brakes should be used for 259 2009 F-250/350...
... Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. Tires, Wheels and Loading GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can handle without risking damage. (Important:... The towing vehicle's braking system is rated for operation at GVWR, not at GCWR.) Separate functional brakes should be used for 259 2009 F-250/350...
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... the GVWR and GAWR limitations. Locate the statement "The combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lb. 260 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Subtract the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX ... placard. 2. It assumes a vehicle with only mandatory options, no cargo (internal or external), a tongue load of 10-15% (conventional trailer) or king pin weight of the towing vehicle. The GCW must never exceed the GCWR. Tires, Wheels and Loading safe control of towed vehicles and for trailers where the...
... the GVWR and GAWR limitations. Locate the statement "The combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lb. 260 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Subtract the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX ... placard. 2. It assumes a vehicle with only mandatory options, no cargo (internal or external), a tongue load of 10-15% (conventional trailer) or king pin weight of the towing vehicle. The GCW must never exceed the GCWR. Tires, Wheels and Loading safe control of towed vehicles and for trailers where the...
Owner's Manual
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... would be : 1400 - (2 x 220) - (9 x 100) = 1400 - 440 - 900 = 60 lb. In metric units (635-340 (5 x 68) = 295 kg.) 5. Determine the combined weight of your friend each . If you , 4 of luggage and cargo being loaded on how to carry you and your friends and all the golf bags...kg) - (12 x 45 kg) = 635 - 198 540 = -103 kg. You will be : 635 kg - (2 x 99 kg) - (9 x 45 kg) = 635 - 198 - 405 = 32 kg. 261 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) In metric units, the calculation would be : 1400 (5 x 220) - (5 x 30) = 1400 - 1100 - 150 = 150...
... would be : 1400 - (2 x 220) - (9 x 100) = 1400 - 440 - 900 = 60 lb. In metric units (635-340 (5 x 68) = 295 kg.) 5. Determine the combined weight of your friend each . If you , 4 of luggage and cargo being loaded on how to carry you and your friends and all the golf bags...kg) - (12 x 45 kg) = 635 - 198 540 = -103 kg. You will be : 635 kg - (2 x 99 kg) - (9 x 45 kg) = 635 - 198 - 405 = 32 kg. 261 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) In metric units, the calculation would be : 1400 (5 x 220) - (5 x 30) = 1400 - 1100 - 150 = 150...
Owner's Manual
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...this type of this section apply to 262 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Loaded vehicles may raise the center of gravity of the vehicle. This calculation will give you the maximum trailer weight possible for your vehicle on the Safety ...maximum trailer weight: For pickup trucks: Take curb weight, hitch hardware and the driver's weight, then subtract them from the GCWR listed for your engine and rear axle ratio on the edge of the load, hauling cargo and people may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. For chassis cabs and pickup...
...this type of this section apply to 262 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Loaded vehicles may raise the center of gravity of the vehicle. This calculation will give you the maximum trailer weight possible for your vehicle on the Safety ...maximum trailer weight: For pickup trucks: Take curb weight, hitch hardware and the driver's weight, then subtract them from the GCWR listed for your engine and rear axle ratio on the edge of the load, hauling cargo and people may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. For chassis cabs and pickup...
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...result in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of all additional cargo and passengers must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight calculated above. Inspect these components carefully prior to Transmission fluid temperature gauge in the Instrument Cluster chapter for your vehicle. lb. (... 17000 (7711) 18000 (8165) 4.10 20000 (9072) 21000 (9525) 4.30 22000 (9979) 23000 (10433) 263 Engine 5.4L 6.8L 5.4L 6.8L 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Maximum GCWR - Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle on the ...
...result in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of all additional cargo and passengers must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight calculated above. Inspect these components carefully prior to Transmission fluid temperature gauge in the Instrument Cluster chapter for your vehicle. lb. (... 17000 (7711) 18000 (8165) 4.10 20000 (9072) 21000 (9525) 4.30 22000 (9979) 23000 (10433) 263 Engine 5.4L 6.8L 5.4L 6.8L 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Maximum GCWR - Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle on the ...
Owner's Manual
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...hitches that 10%-15% for conventional towing or 15%-25% fifth-wheel towing of the total weight of the trailer is properly attached to your authorized dealer or a reliable trailer dealer as soon... this vehicle enhances collision protection for towing a trailer and make sure it is on the tongue. 265 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) lb. (kg.) Rear axle... (9299) 21500 (9752) 4.30 22500 (10206) 23000 (10433) F-350 Single Rear Wheel (SRW) Chassis Cab 3.73 15000 (6804) 16000 (7257) 4.10 17000 (7711) 18000 (8165) 4.10 20000 (9072) 21000 (9525) F-350 Dual...
...hitches that 10%-15% for conventional towing or 15%-25% fifth-wheel towing of the total weight of the trailer is properly attached to your authorized dealer or a reliable trailer dealer as soon... this vehicle enhances collision protection for towing a trailer and make sure it is on the tongue. 265 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) lb. (kg.) Rear axle... (9299) 21500 (9752) 4.30 22500 (10206) 23000 (10433) F-350 Single Rear Wheel (SRW) Chassis Cab 3.73 15000 (6804) 16000 (7257) 4.10 17000 (7711) 18000 (8165) 4.10 20000 (9072) 21000 (9525) F-350 Dual...
Owner's Manual
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... - Weight distributing hitch When hooking up brackets. The draw bar supports all doors closed, allow the vehicle to stand for several minutes so that it can level. 266 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Park the unloaded vehicle on and all the vertical ...tongue load of vehicle control and personal injury. requires an aftermarket weight distributing system which includes draw bar, hitch ball, ...
... - Weight distributing hitch When hooking up brackets. The draw bar supports all doors closed, allow the vehicle to stand for several minutes so that it can level. 266 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Park the unloaded vehicle on and all the vertical ...tongue load of vehicle control and personal injury. requires an aftermarket weight distributing system which includes draw bar, hitch ball, ...