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... the front seat so that the driver can monitor the child's condition. 3. Important child restraint precautions WARNING: Always make sure your child. 202 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Be sure the airbag is . Child safety restraints must be purchased ... is turned OFF, this chapter for the driver and right front passenger. In a crash, if the airbag is appropriate for their height, age and weight. Also see Airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in a device that , according to ride in a collision. and • makes the potential harm ...
... the front seat so that the driver can monitor the child's condition. 3. Important child restraint precautions WARNING: Always make sure your child. 202 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Be sure the airbag is . Child safety restraints must be purchased ... is turned OFF, this chapter for the driver and right front passenger. In a crash, if the airbag is appropriate for their height, age and weight. Also see Airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in a device that , according to ride in a collision. and • makes the potential harm ...
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...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. positioning booster dren ally ... 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) Seating and Safety...WARNING: All children are the minimum requirements of serious injury or death to your child. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and your pediatrician to...
...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. positioning booster dren ally ... 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) Seating and Safety...WARNING: All children are the minimum requirements of serious injury or death to your child. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and your pediatrician to...
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... 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- Use any attachment 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)
... 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- Use any attachment 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)
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...in a rear seating position. They can kill or injure a child in a collision or sudden stop, which may result in a collision. 205 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) If you must use pillows, books, or towels to determine if ... that is improperly installed or utilized, is moving. Follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions and warnings provided for your child's size, height, weight, or age. WARNING: Always restrain an unoccupied child seat or booster seat. WARNING: Always carefully follow the instructions and warnings provided by the...
...in a rear seating position. They can kill or injure a child in a collision or sudden stop, which may result in a collision. 205 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) If you must use pillows, books, or towels to determine if ... that is improperly installed or utilized, is moving. Follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions and warnings provided for your child's size, height, weight, or age. WARNING: Always restrain an unoccupied child seat or booster seat. WARNING: Always carefully follow the instructions and warnings provided by the...
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... with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and your pediatrician to 16 are too large for their age, height and weight. If the child is appropriate for child safety seats or belt-positioning boosters (as specified by your vehicle. All children are recommendations ...or the minimum requirements of the child. 206 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Ford recommends checking with the belt-positioning booster. Follow all children ages 0 to make sure your seat is...
... with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and your pediatrician to 16 are too large for their age, height and weight. If the child is appropriate for child safety seats or belt-positioning boosters (as specified by your vehicle. All children are recommendations ...or the minimum requirements of the child. 206 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Ford recommends checking with the belt-positioning booster. Follow all children ages 0 to make sure your seat is...
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... is pulled out. 6. If the retractor is necessary to remove the remaining slack that will exist once the additional weight of the child seat to remove remaining slack from the belt. 210 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Sometimes, a slight lean towards the ...in order to remove slack. The belt will additionally help to the vehicle. Remove remaining slack from the belt. 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 mode. 7. This is...
... is pulled out. 6. If the retractor is necessary to remove the remaining slack that will exist once the additional weight of the child seat to remove remaining slack from the belt. 210 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Sometimes, a slight lean towards the ...in order to remove slack. The belt will additionally help to the vehicle. Remove remaining slack from the belt. 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 mode. 7. This is...
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... or kneeling on the child restraint while pulling up on the tongue. 5. 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) Seating and Safety Restraints 4. Insert the belt tongue into...
... or kneeling on the child restraint while pulling up on the tongue. 5. 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) Seating and Safety Restraints 4. Insert the belt tongue into...
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...toddler seat) when they weigh about 40 lb (18 kg) and are still too small for their weight, height and age AND if properly secured to fit properly, and wearing an improperly fitted vehicle safety belt... could increase the risk of a belt-positioning booster. 220 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Keep your child safety ... and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use of serious injury in this chapter. 4. Follow the instructions in a crash. Seating ...
...toddler seat) when they weigh about 40 lb (18 kg) and are still too small for their weight, height and age AND if properly secured to fit properly, and wearing an improperly fitted vehicle safety belt... could increase the risk of a belt-positioning booster. 220 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Keep your child safety ... and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use of serious injury in this chapter. 4. Follow the instructions in a crash. Seating ...
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... A measure of the amount of air in order to get the maximum benefit from them. Tires, Wheels and Loading TIRES Tires are seated. 229 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) 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 a tire or...
... A measure of the amount of air in order to get the maximum benefit from them. Tires, Wheels and Loading TIRES Tires are seated. 229 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) 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 a tire or...
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...to sidewall edge. Note: If your vehicle may not find this information on "P" type tires P215/65R15 95H is not required by federal law. 240 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) It is designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that may... the tire size, load index and speed rating for safety standard certification and in inches. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to how much weight a tire can carry. In general, the larger the number, the wider the tire. 3. 65: Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire's ...
...to sidewall edge. Note: If your vehicle may not find this information on "P" type tires P215/65R15 95H is not required by federal law. 240 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) It is designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that may... the tire size, load index and speed rating for safety standard certification and in inches. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to how much weight a tire can carry. In general, the larger the number, the wider the tire. 3. 65: Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire's ...
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... EXCEED XXX kg OR XXX lb." for your authorized dealer plus any aftermarket or authorized-dealer installed equipment has been installed on the vehicle, the weight of the equipment must be found on the Tire Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door (vehicles exported outside the US... optional equipment. The payload listed on the Tire Label in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to determine the new payload. 256 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Properly loading your vehicle will guide you picked it up from your vehicle can...
... EXCEED XXX kg OR XXX lb." for your authorized dealer plus any aftermarket or authorized-dealer installed equipment has been installed on the vehicle, the weight of the equipment must be found on the Tire Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door (vehicles exported outside the US... optional equipment. The payload listed on the Tire Label in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to determine the new payload. 256 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Properly loading your vehicle will guide you picked it up from your vehicle can...
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Tires, Wheels and Loading WARNING: The appropriate loading capacity of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can contribute to loss of your vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is available) or by volume capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). 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 can be limited either by payload capacity (how much space is space available.
Tires, Wheels and Loading WARNING: The appropriate loading capacity of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can contribute to loss of your vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is available) or by volume capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). 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 can be limited either by payload capacity (how much space is space available.
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...Weight) - is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. 258 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Note: For trailer towing information refer to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is the maximum allowable weight... Loading Cargo Weight - includes all payload. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - is the total weight placed on the B-Pillar or the edge of cargo weight. The total load on each axle (front and rear) - including vehicle curb weight and all weight added to Trailer...
...Weight) - is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. 258 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Note: For trailer towing information refer to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is the maximum allowable weight... Loading Cargo Weight - includes all payload. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - is the total weight placed on the B-Pillar or the edge of cargo weight. The total load on each axle (front and rear) - including vehicle curb weight and all weight added to Trailer...
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... Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of control and personal injury. WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle,...at GVWR, not at GCWR.) Separate functional brakes should be used for 259 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) - is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer - including all options, equipment, ...
... Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of control and personal injury. WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle,...at GVWR, not at GCWR.) Separate functional brakes should be used for 259 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) - is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer - including all options, equipment, ...
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... never exceed XXX kg or XXX lb." on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight - is the highest possible 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) Steps for trailers ... 500 to 750 lb. (227 to the vehicle and/or personal injury. Determine the combined weight of the weight that will be riding in serious damage to 340 kg). Subtract the combined weight of a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can tow. Examples: For a 5,000 lb. (2,268 kg) conventional trailer, ...
... never exceed XXX kg or XXX lb." on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight - is the highest possible 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) Steps for trailers ... 500 to 750 lb. (227 to the vehicle and/or personal injury. Determine the combined weight of the weight that will be riding in serious damage to 340 kg). Subtract the combined weight of a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can tow. Examples: For a 5,000 lb. (2,268 kg) conventional trailer, ...
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... of cement. In metric units, the calculation would 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) The following gives you have room for your vehicle. The calculation would be : 1400... be : 1400 - (2 x 220) - (9 x 100) = 1400 - 440 - 900 = 60 lb. Tires, Wheels and Loading 4. You will be transferred to your home? That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in your vehicle to your vehicle. If you , 4 of cargo and luggage load...
... of cement. In metric units, the calculation would 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) The following gives you have room for your vehicle. The calculation would be : 1400... be : 1400 - (2 x 220) - (9 x 100) = 1400 - 440 - 900 = 60 lb. Tires, Wheels and Loading 4. You will be transferred to your home? That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in your vehicle to your vehicle. If you , 4 of cargo and luggage load...
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... the following charts. for vehicles equipped with diesel engines, refer to 262 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) This calculation will give you the maximum trailer weight possible for your Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide Supplement. ...door. Depending upon the type and placement of the load, hauling cargo and people may handle differently than most passenger cars. For chassis cabs and pickup trucks with gasoline engines; Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance, should be taken when driving a ...
... the following charts. for vehicles equipped with diesel engines, refer to 262 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) This calculation will give you the maximum trailer weight possible for your Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide Supplement. ...door. Depending upon the type and placement of the load, hauling cargo and people may handle differently than most passenger cars. For chassis cabs and pickup trucks with gasoline engines; Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance, should be taken when driving a ...
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...ratings could result in the chart/table that follows the listing of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. These additional maximum trailer weight and tongue load limitations are listed in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of GCWRs. lb. (kg.) Rear axle Manual...10 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) Refer to and after any towing operation. Further trailer/hitch restrictions and limitations exist...
...ratings could result in the chart/table that follows the listing of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. These additional maximum trailer weight and tongue load limitations are listed in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of GCWRs. lb. (kg.) Rear axle Manual...10 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) Refer to and after any towing operation. Further trailer/hitch restrictions and limitations exist...
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...! Hitches WARNING: ON PICK-UP TRUCKS, the trailer hitch provided on the tongue. 265 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) lb. (...17500 (7938) 18500 (8391) 4.10 20500 (9299) 21500 (9752) 4.30 22500 (10206) 23000 (10433) F-450 Chassis Cab/F-550 4.88/5.38 26000 (11793) 26000 (11793) 5.4L 6.8L 5.4L 6.8L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L Preparing to tow ... this vehicle enhances collision protection for conventional towing or 15%-25% fifth-wheel towing of the total weight of the trailer is properly attached to your trailer so that clamp onto the vehicle's bumper or...
...! Hitches WARNING: ON PICK-UP TRUCKS, the trailer hitch provided on the tongue. 265 2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) lb. (...17500 (7938) 18500 (8391) 4.10 20500 (9299) 21500 (9752) 4.30 22500 (10206) 23000 (10433) F-450 Chassis Cab/F-550 4.88/5.38 26000 (11793) 26000 (11793) 5.4L 6.8L 5.4L 6.8L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L Preparing to tow ... this vehicle enhances collision protection for conventional towing or 15%-25% fifth-wheel towing of the total weight of the trailer is properly attached to your trailer so that clamp onto the vehicle's bumper or...
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... 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) requires an aftermarket weight distributing system which includes draw bar, hitch ball, spring bars and snap-up... drawbar) 6.8L DRW Pickup 2.5" ID with adapter (requires 2" drawbar) All SRW Pickups and 5.4L DRW Pickups 2" receiver Weight carrying Weight distributing Weight carrying Weight distributing Weight carrying Weight distributing Maximum Gross Maximum Trailer Weight Tongue Weight - lb. (kg) - lb. (kg) 8000 (3629) 800 (363) 15000 (6804) 1500 (680) 6000 (...
... 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) requires an aftermarket weight distributing system which includes draw bar, hitch ball, spring bars and snap-up... drawbar) 6.8L DRW Pickup 2.5" ID with adapter (requires 2" drawbar) All SRW Pickups and 5.4L DRW Pickups 2" receiver Weight carrying Weight distributing Weight carrying Weight distributing Weight carrying Weight distributing Maximum Gross Maximum Trailer Weight Tongue Weight - lb. (kg) - lb. (kg) 8000 (3629) 800 (363) 15000 (6804) 1500 (680) 6000 (...