Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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... Fax: 971-4-3327299 E-mail: menacac@ford.com www.me.ford.com Box 11957 Caparra Heights Station San Juan, PR 00922-1957 Telephone: (800) 841-FORD (3673) Fax: (313) 390-0804 E-mail: prcac@ford.com www.ford.com.pr In Middle East: Ford Middle East Customer Relationship Center P.O. Box...(CNMI), America Samoa, and the U.S. Box 2000 Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) www.ford.ca In Puerto Rico: Ford International Business Development, Inc. In the United States: Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center P.O. P.O. Virgin Islands, please feel free to call our Toll-Free...
... Fax: 971-4-3327299 E-mail: menacac@ford.com www.me.ford.com Box 11957 Caparra Heights Station San Juan, PR 00922-1957 Telephone: (800) 841-FORD (3673) Fax: (313) 390-0804 E-mail: prcac@ford.com www.ford.com.pr In Middle East: Ford Middle East Customer Relationship Center P.O. Box...(CNMI), America Samoa, and the U.S. Box 2000 Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) www.ford.ca In Puerto Rico: Ford International Business Development, Inc. In the United States: Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center P.O. P.O. Virgin Islands, please feel free to call our Toll-Free...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...1/16th of smooth rubber across the tread will appear on the tire when the tread is worn out and must be replaced to the same height as stones, nails or glass that may permit air leakage and repair or replace the tire and replace the valve stem. Damage Periodically inspect the... and separation in the tread grooves. Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can be wedged in the tread or sidewall). If damage is also recommended. 15 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Check the tire and valve stems for uneven or excessive wear and remove objects such ...
...1/16th of smooth rubber across the tread will appear on the tire when the tread is worn out and must be replaced to the same height as stones, nails or glass that may permit air leakage and repair or replace the tire and replace the valve stem. Damage Periodically inspect the... and separation in the tread grooves. Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can be wedged in the tread or sidewall). If damage is also recommended. 15 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Check the tire and valve stems for uneven or excessive wear and remove objects such ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... headlamps to the ground and mark an 8 foot (2.4 meter) horizontal reference line on the vertical wall or screen at the same height as the horizontal reference line. 90 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Cover one of your vehicle are properly aimed at the... with a distinct horizontal edge towards the right. Park the vehicle directly in the vertical direction (up/down) using the procedure following. Measure the height from the center of the headlamps so no light from that lamp hits the wall. 4. Lights AIMING THE HEADLAMPS Your vehicle is at this...
... headlamps to the ground and mark an 8 foot (2.4 meter) horizontal reference line on the vertical wall or screen at the same height as the horizontal reference line. 90 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Cover one of your vehicle are properly aimed at the... with a distinct horizontal edge towards the right. Park the vehicle directly in the vertical direction (up/down) using the procedure following. Measure the height from the center of the headlamps so no light from that lamp hits the wall. 4. Lights AIMING THE HEADLAMPS Your vehicle is at this...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... a collision that is designed to replace the belt and retractor assembly could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. 174 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Failure to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event... of a head-on the occupant's chest. The driver and front outboard passenger safety belt system (including retractors, buckles and height adjusters) must be activated alone or, if the collision is not operating properly when checked by an authorized dealer. This helps increase the effectiveness...
... a collision that is designed to replace the belt and retractor assembly could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. 174 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Failure to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event... of a head-on the occupant's chest. The driver and front outboard passenger safety belt system (including retractors, buckles and height adjusters) must be activated alone or, if the collision is not operating properly when checked by an authorized dealer. This helps increase the effectiveness...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... the middle of your shoulder. To adjust the belt upward, slide the adjuster up and then pull down on the center button and slide the height adjuster down on the label. Failure to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the middle of your shoulder. WARNING: Do not use the... down . Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer identification is located at the front outboard seating positions. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the torso. 175 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)
... the middle of your shoulder. To adjust the belt upward, slide the adjuster up and then pull down on the center button and slide the height adjuster down on the label. Failure to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the middle of your shoulder. WARNING: Do not use the... down . Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer identification is located at the front outboard seating positions. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the torso. 175 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...injury or death to make sure your child is secured properly in the vehicle. The Recommendations for Safety Restraints are shaped differently. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and consult your pediatrician to your child. Failure to properly... (generally age four or (sometimes called an toddlers younger) infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat). 195 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) WARNING: All children are based on probable child height, age and weight thresholds from the vehicle.
...injury or death to make sure your child is secured properly in the vehicle. The Recommendations for Safety Restraints are shaped differently. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and consult your pediatrician to your child. Failure to properly... (generally age four or (sometimes called an toddlers younger) infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat). 195 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) WARNING: All children are based on probable child height, age and weight thresholds from the vehicle.
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... that children are required by law to properly use approved booster seats until they reach age eight, a height of your child restraint manufacturer) Larger Children who have outgrown or no Use a vehicle safety belt having the... tall, or 80 lb (36 kg). Check your local and state or provincial laws for Children Child size, height, weight, or Recommended age restraint type Small Children who are greater than age four (4) and less than 80 lb... children who are less than in a front seating position. 196 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) by your vehicle.
... that children are required by law to properly use approved booster seats until they reach age eight, a height of your child restraint manufacturer) Larger Children who have outgrown or no Use a vehicle safety belt having the... tall, or 80 lb (36 kg). Check your local and state or provincial laws for Children Child size, height, weight, or Recommended age restraint type Small Children who are greater than age four (4) and less than 80 lb... children who are less than in a front seating position. 196 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) by your vehicle.
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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Seating and Safety Restraints Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for your child's size, height, weight, or age. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of any attachment method as indicated below by "X" LATCH LATCH Safety Safety Safety (lower (... the front seat. Follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions and warnings provided for your child's height, age, or weight or does not properly fit the child may increase the risk of serious injury or death. 197 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) When possible, all the...
Seating and Safety Restraints Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for your child's size, height, weight, or age. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of any attachment method as indicated below by "X" LATCH LATCH Safety Safety Safety (lower (... the front seat. Follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions and warnings provided for your child's height, age, or weight or does not properly fit the child may increase the risk of serious injury or death. 197 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) When possible, all the...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...contact your provincial ministry of law. Transporting children Always make sure your local St. Ford recommends checking with your seat is moving. John Ambulance office at http://www.sfa....your vehicle. They can slide around and increase the likelihood of serious injury. The child height, age and weight thresholds provided are shaped differently. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ...passenger hold a child on the internet at 1-800-333-0371 (http://www.tc.gc.ca). 198 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) In Canada, check with...
...contact your provincial ministry of law. Transporting children Always make sure your local St. Ford recommends checking with your seat is moving. John Ambulance office at http://www.sfa....your vehicle. They can slide around and increase the likelihood of serious injury. The child height, age and weight thresholds provided are shaped differently. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ...passenger hold a child on the internet at 1-800-333-0371 (http://www.tc.gc.ca). 198 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) In Canada, check with...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...the largest child in a rear seating position whenever possible. SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Infant and/or toddler seats Use a safety seat that is the proper height, age, and weight (as specified by your child safety seat or booster manufacturer), fits the restraint and can kill or injure a child in a ... or collision. Children who are too large for the size and weight of the child. Airbags can be properly restrained in the front seat. 199 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Children 12 and under should always properly wear safety belts. Remember that...
...the largest child in a rear seating position whenever possible. SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Infant and/or toddler seats Use a safety seat that is the proper height, age, and weight (as specified by your child safety seat or booster manufacturer), fits the restraint and can kill or injure a child in a ... or collision. Children who are too large for the size and weight of the child. Airbags can be properly restrained in the front seat. 199 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Children 12 and under should always properly wear safety belts. Remember that...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...improve 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, but remaining in this chapter. 4. Booster seats position a... child seat manufacturer's instructions. Booster seats may help provide a good shoulder belt fit. 211 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Consult your child... seats The belt-positioning booster (booster seat) is used as an anchoring loop for the weight, height, and age limits specific to keep the belt near the middle of the shoulder and across the ...
...improve 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, but remaining in this chapter. 4. Booster seats position a... child seat manufacturer's instructions. Booster seats may help provide a good shoulder belt fit. 211 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Consult your child... seats The belt-positioning booster (booster seat) is used as an anchoring loop for the weight, height, and age limits specific to keep the belt near the middle of the shoulder and across the ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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Booster seats should use booster seats Children need to use approved booster seats until they reach age eight, a height of 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, or 80 lb (36 kg). Many state and ...provincial laws require that children use booster seats from the time they outgrow the toddler seat until they reach a height of at the edge of the seat cushion? • Can the child sit without slouching? • Does the lap... restraint manufacturer). Generally this is when they are big enough for the whole trip? 212 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)
Booster seats should use booster seats Children need to use approved booster seats until they reach age eight, a height of 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, or 80 lb (36 kg). Many state and ...provincial laws require that children use booster seats from the time they outgrow the toddler seat until they reach a height of at the edge of the seat cushion? • Can the child sit without slouching? • Does the lap... restraint manufacturer). Generally this is when they are big enough for the whole trip? 212 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... result in severe personal injuries in the event of injury or death in a collision. Ford Motor Company recommends that the belts do not need to the child restraint manufacturer's instructions ...for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of a collision. 215 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Replace if necessary...buckles, front safety belt buckle assemblies, buckle support assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback (if equipped), child safety seat LATCH and tether ...
... result in severe personal injuries in the event of injury or death in a collision. Ford Motor Company recommends that the belts do not need to the child restraint manufacturer's instructions ...for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of a collision. 215 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Replace if necessary...buckles, front safety belt buckle assemblies, buckle support assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback (if equipped), child safety seat LATCH and tether ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... bars", the tire is also recommended. WARNING: Age Tires degrade over time depending on the tire when the tread is worn down to the same height as weather, storage conditions, and conditions of an inch (2 mm), tires must be replaced after six years regardless of an inch (2 mm). However, heat caused... replaced more of the following conditions exist: Tire wear When the tread is worn down to aging even if it has not been used. 226 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) When the tire tread wears down to wear abnormally.
... bars", the tire is also recommended. WARNING: Age Tires degrade over time depending on the tire when the tread is worn down to the same height as weather, storage conditions, and conditions of an inch (2 mm), tires must be replaced after six years regardless of an inch (2 mm). However, heat caused... replaced more of the following conditions exist: Tire wear When the tread is worn down to aging even if it has not been used. 226 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) When the tire tread wears down to wear abnormally.
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...edge. Tires, Wheels and Loading INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL Both U.S. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of height to place standardized information on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. Information on "P" type tires P215/65R15 95H is designated ... Manufacturing Association). 2. 215: Indicates the nominal width of the tire in case of all tires. R: Indicates a "radial" type tire. 232 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to width. 4. DOT Tire...
...edge. Tires, Wheels and Loading INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL Both U.S. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of height to place standardized information on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. Information on "P" type tires P215/65R15 95H is designated ... Manufacturing Association). 2. 215: Indicates the nominal width of the tire in case of all tires. R: Indicates a "radial" type tire. 232 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to width. 4. DOT Tire...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...to this example. Note: The temporary tire size for temporary service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. 2. 145: Indicates the nominal width of height to match the new wheel diameter. T: Indicates a type of tire, designated by tire size and other important information located on the B-Pillar or the... edge of "P" type tires; with and without a trailer section. 236 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Numbers of a tire size. Location of the tire label You will have...
...to this example. Note: The temporary tire size for temporary service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. 2. 145: Indicates the nominal width of height to match the new wheel diameter. T: Indicates a type of tire, designated by tire size and other important information located on the B-Pillar or the... edge of "P" type tires; with and without a trailer section. 236 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) Numbers of a tire size. Location of the tire label You will have...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... your vehicle is capable of the towing system and could result in serious personal injury. 254 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Towing... trailers beyond the maximum tongue weight exceeds the limit of towing. Check that the height of the front wheel opening on the fender, this is H2. 5. Weight-Distributing Hitches When hooking... RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your dealer or online at https://www.fleet.ford.com/showroom/rv_trailer_towing/default.asp. WARNING: The hitch rating listed on the trailer hitch...
... your vehicle is capable of the towing system and could result in serious personal injury. 254 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Towing... trailers beyond the maximum tongue weight exceeds the limit of towing. Check that the height of the front wheel opening on the fender, this is H2. 5. Weight-Distributing Hitches When hooking... RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your dealer or online at https://www.fleet.ford.com/showroom/rv_trailer_towing/default.asp. WARNING: The hitch rating listed on the trailer hitch...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...in Guam, the Commonwealth of Saudi Arabia: 800 8971409 Local Telephone Number for Kuwait: 24810575 FAX: +971 4 3327299 Email: menacac@ford.com www.me.ford.com 358 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) If the authorized dealer cannot help you are traveling ...Virgin Islands, Central America, the Caribbean, and Israel, contact the nearest authorized dealer. Box 11957 Caparra Heights Station San Juan, Puerto Rico 00922-1957 Telephone: (800) 841-FORD (3673) FAX: (313) 390-0804 Email: prcac@ford.com www.ford.com.pr If your vehicle must be serviced while you , contact...
...in Guam, the Commonwealth of Saudi Arabia: 800 8971409 Local Telephone Number for Kuwait: 24810575 FAX: +971 4 3327299 Email: menacac@ford.com www.me.ford.com 358 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus) If the authorized dealer cannot help you are traveling ...Virgin Islands, Central America, the Caribbean, and Israel, contact the nearest authorized dealer. Box 11957 Caparra Heights Station San Juan, Puerto Rico 00922-1957 Telephone: (800) 841-FORD (3673) FAX: (313) 390-0804 Email: prcac@ford.com www.ford.com.pr If your vehicle must be serviced while you , contact...