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... a group of accident (frontal impact, side impact or rollover) the restraints control module will repeat periodically until the problem or light are repaired. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Supplementary Restraints System 59 Children 12 years old and...lit. • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after the ignition is designed to the front end of your vehicle (including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks) may affect the performance of the airbag system, increasing the risk of your vehicle. Do not ...
... a group of accident (frontal impact, side impact or rollover) the restraints control module will repeat periodically until the problem or light are repaired. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Supplementary Restraints System 59 Children 12 years old and...lit. • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after the ignition is designed to the front end of your vehicle (including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks) may affect the performance of the airbag system, increasing the risk of your vehicle. Do not ...
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... message center will display in. OK Main menu You can access the menus using the information display control. • Gauge Mode • Trip A/B 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Press the RESET button to choose and confirm a setting.../messages. Information Display Controls (Type 2) • Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through each of obstacles near the rear bumper, and functions only when R (Reverse) gear is selected. • TBC MODE (if equipped): Allows you to choose the trailer brake mode. •...
... message center will display in. OK Main menu You can access the menus using the information display control. • Gauge Mode • Trip A/B 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Press the RESET button to choose and confirm a setting.../messages. Information Display Controls (Type 2) • Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through each of obstacles near the rear bumper, and functions only when R (Reverse) gear is selected. • TBC MODE (if equipped): Allows you to choose the trailer brake mode. •...
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...sensors with MyKey®, it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may not detect smaller objects, particularly those close to the Towing chapter. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) When the vehicle is possible to avoid damaging... false beeps. The system may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms. Note: If your vehicle sustains damage to the bumper/fascia, leaving it is shifted into reverse, the message center display will be affected. Traffic control systems, inclement weather, air brakes, and...
...sensors with MyKey®, it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may not detect smaller objects, particularly those close to the Towing chapter. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) When the vehicle is possible to avoid damaging... false beeps. The system may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms. Note: If your vehicle sustains damage to the bumper/fascia, leaving it is shifted into reverse, the message center display will be affected. Traffic control systems, inclement weather, air brakes, and...
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... increases. Using the Rear Sensing System The rear sensors are only active when the transmission is reduced to 6 feet (2 meters) from the side of the bumper area. If a stationary or receding object is approaching the rear of the vehicle at the outer corners of less than 3 mph (5 km.../h). 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) A. A The system detects certain objects while the transmission is in R. When ...
... increases. Using the Rear Sensing System The rear sensors are only active when the transmission is reduced to 6 feet (2 meters) from the side of the bumper area. If a stationary or receding object is approaching the rear of the vehicle at the outer corners of less than 3 mph (5 km.../h). 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) A. A The system detects certain objects while the transmission is in R. When ...
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WARNING: Objects that still requires the driver to stop the vehicle. Make sure the vehicle is located on the tailgate. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) The camera is not moving. During operation, lines appear in the ... REAR VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: The rear view camera system is a reverse aid supplement device that are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper, might limit your vehicle's path and proximity to the limited coverage of the camera system.
WARNING: Objects that still requires the driver to stop the vehicle. Make sure the vehicle is located on the tailgate. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) The camera is not moving. During operation, lines appear in the ... REAR VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: The rear view camera system is a reverse aid supplement device that are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper, might limit your vehicle's path and proximity to the limited coverage of the camera system.
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... while reversing. Selectable settings for this feature are ON and OFF. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Selectable settings for this feature are FIXED and OFF. A. Fixed guideline: Yellow zone C E D. Rear bumper B. Centerline A B The fixed guidelines fade in and out depending on . Note...
... while reversing. Selectable settings for this feature are ON and OFF. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Selectable settings for this feature are FIXED and OFF. A. Fixed guideline: Yellow zone C E D. Rear bumper B. Centerline A B The fixed guidelines fade in and out depending on . Note...
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Note: If equipped with a rearview camera system, do Steps 1 through the gap between the pickup box and the bumper. Place the tailgate harness out of the vehicle near the spare tire. 2. Partially lower tailgate and carefully feed tailgate harness up through 3 before removing the ... the pickup box. 3. Before removal of the tailgate, locate and disconnect the tailgate in -line rearview camera system connector that remains under the pickup box. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Turn it to the right to lock or to the left...
Note: If equipped with a rearview camera system, do Steps 1 through the gap between the pickup box and the bumper. Place the tailgate harness out of the vehicle near the spare tire. 2. Partially lower tailgate and carefully feed tailgate harness up through 3 before removing the ... the pickup box. 3. Before removal of the tailgate, locate and disconnect the tailgate in -line rearview camera system connector that remains under the pickup box. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Turn it to the right to lock or to the left...
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... safe operation. Note: For high altitude operation, reduce the gross combined weight by , bumper only. This feature applies your towing vehicle. See the Load Carrying chapter for proper tongue...to the side of your vehicle brakes at the 1000 foot (300 meter) elevation point. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus...system may significantly reduce the performance of the road and check for specific loading information. Ford does not recommend disabling this limitation may turn on multiple times, gradually reducing vehicle speed....
... safe operation. Note: For high altitude operation, reduce the gross combined weight by , bumper only. This feature applies your towing vehicle. See the Load Carrying chapter for proper tongue...to the side of your vehicle brakes at the 1000 foot (300 meter) elevation point. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus...system may significantly reduce the performance of the road and check for specific loading information. Ford does not recommend disabling this limitation may turn on multiple times, gradually reducing vehicle speed....
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...accessories for the proper installation and adjustment specifications. • Service your vehicle more frequently if you . Remember to any position where the rear bumper of your vehicle load when calculating the total vehicle weight. Do not use a hitch that 10-15% for conventional towing or 15-25...limit in your scheduled maintenance information. • If you use the following procedure: 1. Doing so will defeat the function of the trailer is H1. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Hitches WARNING: On pick-up a trailer using a ...
...accessories for the proper installation and adjustment specifications. • Service your vehicle more frequently if you . Remember to any position where the rear bumper of your vehicle load when calculating the total vehicle weight. Do not use a hitch that 10-15% for conventional towing or 15-25...limit in your scheduled maintenance information. • If you use the following procedure: 1. Doing so will defeat the function of the trailer is H1. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Hitches WARNING: On pick-up a trailer using a ...
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...the gross vehicle weight rating, not the gross combined weight rating. Failure to follow this combination provides clearance between the cab and the fifth-wheel and gooseneck trailer compared to longer box pick-ups, such as a 61⁄2-foot box ...tight turns that this recommendation could result in the trailer contacting the cab of your chances of towed vehicles and trailers weighing more than 1500 pounds (680 kilograms) when loaded. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing,..., cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow the chains to the bumper.
...the gross vehicle weight rating, not the gross combined weight rating. Failure to follow this combination provides clearance between the cab and the fifth-wheel and gooseneck trailer compared to longer box pick-ups, such as a 61⁄2-foot box ...tight turns that this recommendation could result in the trailer contacting the cab of your chances of towed vehicles and trailers weighing more than 1500 pounds (680 kilograms) when loaded. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing,..., cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow the chains to the bumper.
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... with the trailer. The controller may still function, but performance may not be drawing too much current. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) If the.... However, your vehicle wiring between the trailer brake controller and the 7-pin connector at the bumper. If the trailer wheels lock up may be set to faults sensed by the trailer brake...-up , indicated by a single chime. WIRING FAULT ON TRAILER: Displays when there is with your Ford warranty does not cover this message appears, contact an authorized dealer as soon as a pulled pin on...
... with the trailer. The controller may still function, but performance may not be drawing too much current. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) If the.... However, your vehicle wiring between the trailer brake controller and the 7-pin connector at the bumper. If the trailer wheels lock up may be set to faults sensed by the trailer brake...-up , indicated by a single chime. WIRING FAULT ON TRAILER: Displays when there is with your Ford warranty does not cover this message appears, contact an authorized dealer as soon as a pulled pin on...
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... kilometers). • Do not make wider turns so the trailer wheels clear curbs and other obstacles. this may overheat and become less effective. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Make sure all running lights, brake lights, turn...Towing a Trailer Practice turning, stopping and backing up to a lower gear when driving down a long or steep hill. Using a Step Bumper (If Equipped) The rear bumper is necessary to help A/C performance. • Turn off automatically when you are towing on most towed vehicles. When turning, make full-...
... kilometers). • Do not make wider turns so the trailer wheels clear curbs and other obstacles. this may overheat and become less effective. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Make sure all running lights, brake lights, turn...Towing a Trailer Practice turning, stopping and backing up to a lower gear when driving down a long or steep hill. Using a Step Bumper (If Equipped) The rear bumper is necessary to help A/C performance. • Turn off automatically when you are towing on most towed vehicles. When turning, make full-...
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... excessive transmission shifting for stopping with a trailer attached. Turning the corner at the gross combined weight rating (or any combination of the rear bumper. • Do not allow waves to rise above the bottom edge of the trailer wheels. (Chocks not included with vehicle.) Your vehicle... economy and transmission cooling. • If your vehicle parking brake. 3. Place the automatic transmission in front and back of the rear bumper. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Set your vehicle is normal. Consult information on a...
... excessive transmission shifting for stopping with a trailer attached. Turning the corner at the gross combined weight rating (or any combination of the rear bumper. • Do not allow waves to rise above the bottom edge of the trailer wheels. (Chocks not included with vehicle.) Your vehicle... economy and transmission cooling. • If your vehicle parking brake. 3. Place the automatic transmission in front and back of the rear bumper. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Set your vehicle is normal. Consult information on a...
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...rotating it from the lamp assembly. 3. Remove the screws and lamp assembly from lamp assembly. 3. Remove the bulb socket by turning it clockwise. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) To change the license plate lamp bulbs: 1. Make... new bulb. 4. Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs The license plate bulbs are off . 2. Reach behind the rear bumper. 330 Maintenance Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Reverse Lamp Bulbs (Chassis Cabs only) (If Equipped) 1. Carefully pull the bulb straight out of the socket. Remove the four screws and the...
...rotating it from the lamp assembly. 3. Remove the screws and lamp assembly from lamp assembly. 3. Remove the bulb socket by turning it clockwise. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) To change the license plate lamp bulbs: 1. Make... new bulb. 4. Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs The license plate bulbs are off . 2. Reach behind the rear bumper. 330 Maintenance Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Reverse Lamp Bulbs (Chassis Cabs only) (If Equipped) 1. Carefully pull the bulb straight out of the socket. Remove the four screws and the...
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... such as dirt, rocks, or other chrome parts; Vehicle Care 333 • Dry the vehicle with a chamois or soft, terry cloth towel in the components. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Apply the product as you would a wax to clean... bumpers and other debris, are difficult to remove and cause damage to eliminate water spotting. • It is equipped with running board surface, as the area ...
... such as dirt, rocks, or other chrome parts; Vehicle Care 333 • Dry the vehicle with a chamois or soft, terry cloth towel in the components. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Apply the product as you would a wax to clean... bumpers and other debris, are difficult to remove and cause damage to eliminate water spotting. • It is equipped with running board surface, as the area ...
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...to match your authorized dealer to make sure you get the correct color. • Remove particles, such as grained door handles, roof racks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield cowl area. In Canada, use Motorcraft® Bug and Tar Remover. The paint sealant will grey...industrial fallout, before repairing paint chips. • Always read the instructions before using a power washer to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) The high-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed ...
...to match your authorized dealer to make sure you get the correct color. • Remove particles, such as grained door handles, roof racks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield cowl area. In Canada, use Motorcraft® Bug and Tar Remover. The paint sealant will grey...industrial fallout, before repairing paint chips. • Always read the instructions before using a power washer to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) The high-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed ...
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... do not touch any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines. • Drive cautiously. 364 Wheels and Tires Note: The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle damage. Do not remove these guidelines when using snow tires and chains. Failure to your tire pressure could increase the ... size than the size indicated on dry roads. TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM WARNING: The tire pressure monitoring system is NOT a substitute for those tires.) 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) If this chapter. See Inflating Your Tires in this...
... do not touch any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines. • Drive cautiously. 364 Wheels and Tires Note: The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle damage. Do not remove these guidelines when using snow tires and chains. Failure to your tire pressure could increase the ... size than the size indicated on dry roads. TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM WARNING: The tire pressure monitoring system is NOT a substitute for those tires.) 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) If this chapter. See Inflating Your Tires in this...
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...following table for their locations: Tool Spare tire (pick-up trucks only) Jack Location Under the vehicle, just forward of the rear bumper Regular cab and Crew Cab: Fastened to : • towing a trailer. • driving vehicles equipped with a camper body. • driving vehicles with a load ...on passenger side 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Location of the vehicle with a spare ...
...following table for their locations: Tool Spare tire (pick-up trucks only) Jack Location Under the vehicle, just forward of the rear bumper Regular cab and Crew Cab: Fastened to : • towing a trailer. • driving vehicles equipped with a camper body. • driving vehicles with a load ...on passenger side 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Location of the vehicle with a spare ...
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... wheels, insert the lug wrench extension into the guide tube. Some resistance will engage with a slight push and counterclockwise turn. Remove the retainer through the bumper hole and into the lug wrench to the jack handle (B). Fully insert the jack handle (with a tether, perform the following steps...: 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Note: If equipped with one extension) through the center of the ...
... wheels, insert the lug wrench extension into the guide tube. Some resistance will engage with a slight push and counterclockwise turn. Remove the retainer through the bumper hole and into the lug wrench to the jack handle (B). Fully insert the jack handle (with a tether, perform the following steps...: 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Note: If equipped with one extension) through the center of the ...
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... be sure it to the vehicle with a tether, perform these steps first, then proceed with the spare tire lock key (if equipped) and jack handle. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) The spare tire carrier will not allow you are stowing a tire... retighten, if necessary. Place the tire on the ground with the valve stem facing toward the front of the vehicle. 2. Place the tether into the bumper drive tube with the steps following. 1. If the spare tire carrier ratchets or slips with little effort, take the vehicle to your authorized dealer for...
... be sure it to the vehicle with a tether, perform these steps first, then proceed with the spare tire lock key (if equipped) and jack handle. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) The spare tire carrier will not allow you are stowing a tire... retighten, if necessary. Place the tire on the ground with the valve stem facing toward the front of the vehicle. 2. Place the tether into the bumper drive tube with the steps following. 1. If the spare tire carrier ratchets or slips with little effort, take the vehicle to your authorized dealer for...