Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... the vehicle's handling characteristics, which could result in an increased risk of loss of your Owner's Guide for example, roof racks). Ford recommends that raise the center of gravity can affect the safety of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Failure to... your vehicle have been carefully designed to induce vehicle rollover. Any modifications to a vehicle that you take extra precautions, such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or using replacement parts not equivalent to heavy off-road usage. Maintenance and Modifications MAINTENANCE AND MODIFICATIONS The ...
... the vehicle's handling characteristics, which could result in an increased risk of loss of your Owner's Guide for example, roof racks). Ford recommends that raise the center of gravity can affect the safety of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Failure to... your vehicle have been carefully designed to induce vehicle rollover. Any modifications to a vehicle that you take extra precautions, such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or using replacement parts not equivalent to heavy off-road usage. Maintenance and Modifications MAINTENANCE AND MODIFICATIONS The ...
Diesel Supplement Printing 1
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Fuel and Refueling 3. When the DEF tank is completely seated into the DEF filler port until the small black seal on the spout is full, the fluid level in the bottle will stop dropping, indicating the fluid has stopped flowing. 25 2013 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) While filling, the fluid level in the bottle will continually drop. 4B. Lift and hold the DEF container, without tipping, and insert the spout into the DEF filler port. 4A.
Fuel and Refueling 3. When the DEF tank is completely seated into the DEF filler port until the small black seal on the spout is full, the fluid level in the bottle will stop dropping, indicating the fluid has stopped flowing. 25 2013 Diesel (67l) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) While filling, the fluid level in the bottle will continually drop. 4B. Lift and hold the DEF container, without tipping, and insert the spout into the DEF filler port. 4A.
Owner Manual Printing 3
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... serious injury. WARNING: Do not leave children or pets unattended in a crash or sudden stop, which it reduces the protection for information on head restraints. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Child Safety 21 WARNING: Always restrain an unoccupied child seat or... seat. These objects may become projectiles in your vehicle. WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to child seat 48 lb (21 kg) Forward- Up to lift or remove the head restraint.
... serious injury. WARNING: Do not leave children or pets unattended in a crash or sudden stop, which it reduces the protection for information on head restraints. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Child Safety 21 WARNING: Always restrain an unoccupied child seat or... seat. These objects may become projectiles in your vehicle. WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to child seat 48 lb (21 kg) Forward- Up to lift or remove the head restraint.
Owner Manual Printing 3
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...: The window may be functional. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Restoring the One-Touch Up Functionality Note: Perform one-touch up and down position. Lower a front window slightly to close . Lift the switch to reduce this function ...after restoring full battery power: 1. Press or lift it is cycled up re-calibration with the door closed. Press the switch down and operate the...
...: The window may be functional. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Restoring the One-Touch Up Functionality Note: Perform one-touch up and down position. Lower a front window slightly to close . Lift the switch to reduce this function ...after restoring full battery power: 1. Press or lift it is cycled up re-calibration with the door closed. Press the switch down and operate the...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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... and back of the mirror. Retract the visor before moving it back toward the side window and extend it . Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror (If Equipped) Lift the cover to reduce glare when bright lights are detected from reaching the sensor. Windows and Mirrors 95 Auto-Dimming Mirror (If Equipped) Note: Do...
... and back of the mirror. Retract the visor before moving it back toward the side window and extend it . Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror (If Equipped) Lift the cover to reduce glare when bright lights are detected from reaching the sensor. Windows and Mirrors 95 Auto-Dimming Mirror (If Equipped) Note: Do...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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Folding the Rear Seat Back (Crew Cab) 1. Pull the control to the original position. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Pull forward on the control to fold down until it to ...: Make sure that the seat cushion locks into the vertical storage position. Push the seat cushion down the seatback. 2. Pull down on the handle and lift up until it locks into the horizontal position. Seats REAR SEATS 161 Folding Up the Rear Seats (SuperCab) 1.
Folding the Rear Seat Back (Crew Cab) 1. Pull the control to the original position. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Pull forward on the control to fold down until it to ...: Make sure that the seat cushion locks into the vertical storage position. Push the seat cushion down the seatback. 2. Pull down on the handle and lift up until it locks into the horizontal position. Seats REAR SEATS 161 Folding Up the Rear Seats (SuperCab) 1.
Owner Manual Printing 3
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...locks into place. A To remove the storage space divider, squeeze the sides and lift it locks into the vertical storage position. Rotate the seat cushion up the seat cushion to release the seat cushion from the storage tub. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012... USA (fus) Rear Under Seat Storage (If Equipped) (Crew Cab) The rear seat has storage space located under the seat cushion. Failure to ...
...locks into place. A To remove the storage space divider, squeeze the sides and lift it locks into the vertical storage position. Rotate the seat cushion up the seat cushion to release the seat cushion from the storage tub. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012... USA (fus) Rear Under Seat Storage (If Equipped) (Crew Cab) The rear seat has storage space located under the seat cushion. Failure to ...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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... is down. Use the ignition key to program the lock to open the storage bin. 167 Lift up on the seat back to return it to the upright position. See the Auxiliary Power Points chapter. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) To gain... access to the under-seat storage compartment (if equipped) in your seat cushion, lift the latch to the compartment. Seats Pull up on the tab...
... is down. Use the ignition key to program the lock to open the storage bin. 167 Lift up on the seat back to return it to the upright position. See the Auxiliary Power Points chapter. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) To gain... access to the under-seat storage compartment (if equipped) in your seat cushion, lift the latch to the compartment. Seats Pull up on the tab...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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... capability. Frequent inspection of gravity can make it more likely the vehicle will roll over as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by using replacement parts not equivalent to roll even if the ...ladder racks or pickup box cover). WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and turn off -road usage. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) On some ... (such as a result of a loss of the driveline. For this reason, Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that you leave your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and...
... capability. Frequent inspection of gravity can make it more likely the vehicle will roll over as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by using replacement parts not equivalent to roll even if the ...ladder racks or pickup box cover). WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and turn off -road usage. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) On some ... (such as a result of a loss of the driveline. For this reason, Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that you leave your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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... (159 kilograms). • Never drive with bare feet. • Keep the step clean from contamination before use the step with the step deployed. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Note: To reduce risk of falling: • Operate... the step only when the vehicle is on each connector) past the head of its hinge. 9. Lift tailgate to a 45-degree angle from horizontal. 10. Lift right side off of the support screw. Load Carrying 249 4. Lift tailgate to a 80-degree angle from horizontal. 8. Lower the tailgate. 5.
... (159 kilograms). • Never drive with bare feet. • Keep the step clean from contamination before use the step with the step deployed. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Note: To reduce risk of falling: • Operate... the step only when the vehicle is on each connector) past the head of its hinge. 9. Lift tailgate to a 45-degree angle from horizontal. 10. Lift right side off of the support screw. Load Carrying 249 4. Lift tailgate to a 80-degree angle from horizontal. 8. Lower the tailgate. 5.
Owner Manual Printing 3
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... 1. Slide the latch at the bottom of the handle, then lower the handle. 250 Load Carrying Opening the Tailgate Step 1. Close the step panel, then lift and fully close and latch the tailgate step before moving the vehicle Never drive with the grab handle or step frame.... 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Flip down the tailgate. 2. Pull the yellow latch lever to the ...
... 1. Slide the latch at the bottom of the handle, then lower the handle. 250 Load Carrying Opening the Tailgate Step 1. Close the step panel, then lift and fully close and latch the tailgate step before moving the vehicle Never drive with the grab handle or step frame.... 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Flip down the tailgate. 2. Pull the yellow latch lever to the ...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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... equipped with the front wheels on -the-fly transfer case, make sure you turn the four-wheel drive control to the 2L position before towing. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Note: Towing a two-wheel drive vehicle or an electronic ... (56 km/h) may cause damage to the automatic transmission. Towing 267 We recommend the use a wheel lift to raise the rear of a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment to tow your vehicle. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for your two-wheel drive vehicle towed with an electronic shift-on the...
... equipped with the front wheels on -the-fly transfer case, make sure you turn the four-wheel drive control to the 2L position before towing. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Note: Towing a two-wheel drive vehicle or an electronic ... (56 km/h) may cause damage to the automatic transmission. Towing 267 We recommend the use a wheel lift to raise the rear of a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment to tow your vehicle. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for your two-wheel drive vehicle towed with an electronic shift-on the...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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...tow/haul off , or PTO, is stationary. Examples include a wheel-lift for tow trucks, cranes, tools for more than a minute. In this condition, there is limited cooling air flow through the Ford Truck Body Builders Advisory Service. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing,... shift the transmission from the powertrain, often while the vehicle is often added to the engine or transmission to the safe and proper operation. Ford Super Duty Vehicles are stopped. • If the vehicle is stuck, shift the transmission in small areas at speeds below 5 mph (8 km/h). ...
...tow/haul off , or PTO, is stationary. Examples include a wheel-lift for tow trucks, cranes, tools for more than a minute. In this condition, there is limited cooling air flow through the Ford Truck Body Builders Advisory Service. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing,... shift the transmission from the powertrain, often while the vehicle is often added to the engine or transmission to the safe and proper operation. Ford Super Duty Vehicles are stopped. • If the vehicle is stuck, shift the transmission in small areas at speeds below 5 mph (8 km/h). ...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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... and remove the key (if equipped). 3. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom left to P (Park). 2. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it while the engine is running. 1. Maintenance Working with the air cleaner removed and do not start your engine with the... auxiliary latch located at the top center of the instrument BRAKE panel. 2. Slide the handle left corner of the grille. Block the wheels. HOOD 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Set the parking brake and shift to release the ...
... and remove the key (if equipped). 3. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom left to P (Park). 2. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it while the engine is running. 1. Maintenance Working with the air cleaner removed and do not start your engine with the... auxiliary latch located at the top center of the instrument BRAKE panel. 2. Slide the handle left corner of the grille. Block the wheels. HOOD 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Set the parking brake and shift to release the ...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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...without damaging the vehicle's paint finish, wiper blades or washer system. Always provide proper ventilation. WARNING: When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on volatile organic compounds may restrict the use washer fluid with your .../or damage to come near the battery, always shield your face and protect your hands on opposite corners. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) CHANGING THE... below 40°F (5°C), use a washer fluid that meets Ford specifications. Failure to fill the reservoir if the level is low.
...without damaging the vehicle's paint finish, wiper blades or washer system. Always provide proper ventilation. WARNING: When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on volatile organic compounds may restrict the use washer fluid with your .../or damage to come near the battery, always shield your face and protect your hands on opposite corners. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) CHANGING THE... below 40°F (5°C), use a washer fluid that meets Ford specifications. Failure to fill the reservoir if the level is low.
Owner Manual Printing 3
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The cold inflation pressure should slowly reduce speed by Ford, your vehicle may result from driving and it is normally higher than the manufacturer's recommended cold inflation pressure which can be found on the Safety ... one tire, then firmly press the tire gauge onto the valve and measure the pressure. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Shimmy may experience a condition known as lift-kits. If you should never be significantly under -inflation of the driver's door. The tires...
The cold inflation pressure should slowly reduce speed by Ford, your vehicle may result from driving and it is normally higher than the manufacturer's recommended cold inflation pressure which can be found on the Safety ... one tire, then firmly press the tire gauge onto the valve and measure the pressure. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Shimmy may experience a condition known as lift-kits. If you should never be significantly under -inflation of the driver's door. The tires...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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... attached fastener strap (on end to the tire being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Lift the spare tire on the spare tire tether) to attach the tether end to the winch retainer prior...
... attached fastener strap (on end to the tire being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Lift the spare tire on the spare tire tether) to attach the tether end to the winch retainer prior...
Owner Manual Printing 3
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Note: Hydraulic jacks are equipped with the lug wrench. 16. Remove the lug nuts with a pressure release valve that prevents lifting loads which exceed the jack's rated capacity. 15. Replace the flat tire with the jack handle to raise the wheel completely off the ground. Opening ...the release valve slowly will provide a more controlled rate of descent. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Insert the jack handle into the pump linkage. 14. Do not...
Note: Hydraulic jacks are equipped with the lug wrench. 16. Remove the lug nuts with a pressure release valve that prevents lifting loads which exceed the jack's rated capacity. 15. Replace the flat tire with the jack handle to raise the wheel completely off the ground. Opening ...the release valve slowly will provide a more controlled rate of descent. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Insert the jack handle into the pump linkage. 14. Do not...
Quick Reference Guide Printing 2
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...vehicle becomes stuck in the snow, mud or sand, try turning off . The function helps to the motor. Rear view Camera System* Located under the Ford oval badge on dry surfaces. If equipped with the navigation system, you . • In 4x2 vehicles and vehicles equipped with a manual shift 4WD...rearview mirror whenever the vehicle is moving. One-Touch Up or Down (Front Windows) This feature automatically opens or closes the window. Press or lift the switch completely and release. Note: The window may not detect angular or moving . Note: Visibility aids do not replace the need to ...
...vehicle becomes stuck in the snow, mud or sand, try turning off . The function helps to the motor. Rear view Camera System* Located under the Ford oval badge on dry surfaces. If equipped with the navigation system, you . • In 4x2 vehicles and vehicles equipped with a manual shift 4WD...rearview mirror whenever the vehicle is moving. One-Touch Up or Down (Front Windows) This feature automatically opens or closes the window. Press or lift the switch completely and release. Note: The window may not detect angular or moving . Note: Visibility aids do not replace the need to ...
Warranty Guide Printing 3
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...oils, lubricants, other appearance items that result from use and/or exposure to the elements. Some examples of Ford Motor Company, if the installed part fails or causes a Ford part to the elements. However, limited coverage on paint and glass) • windshield stress cracks. Maintenance/Wear... The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover: (1) parts and labor needed to normal wear and tear. Examples include, but are not limited to lift kits, ...
...oils, lubricants, other appearance items that result from use and/or exposure to the elements. Some examples of Ford Motor Company, if the installed part fails or causes a Ford part to the elements. However, limited coverage on paint and glass) • windshield stress cracks. Maintenance/Wear... The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover: (1) parts and labor needed to normal wear and tear. Examples include, but are not limited to lift kits, ...