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...plus the crash and occupant sensors. The tone pattern will deploy the appropriate safety devices. Routine maintenance 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 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...
...plus the crash and occupant sensors. The tone pattern will deploy the appropriate safety devices. Routine maintenance 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 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...
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... of the language choices. 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 now calibrated. • RESET FOR REMOTE START (if equipped) • REAR PARK AID (if equipped): This feature sounds... button to choose and confirm a setting/messages. 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)
... of the language choices. 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 now calibrated. • RESET FOR REMOTE START (if equipped) • REAR PARK AID (if equipped): This feature sounds... button to choose and confirm a setting/messages. 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)
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...bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms. Note: If your vehicle sustains damage to the bumper/fascia, leaving it is designed to provide a warning to assist the driver in detecting large stationary objects to the MyKey® chapter. ...reduced performance or a false activation. Note: Keep the sensors (located on the TBC, refer to your vehicle is connected to the Towing chapter. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Traffic control systems, inclement weather, air brakes, and...
...bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms. Note: If your vehicle sustains damage to the bumper/fascia, leaving it is designed to provide a warning to assist the driver in detecting large stationary objects to the MyKey® chapter. ...reduced performance or a false activation. Note: Keep the sensors (located on the TBC, refer to your vehicle is connected to the Towing chapter. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Traffic control systems, inclement weather, air brakes, and...
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...meters) from the side of the audible warning increases. A. The system turns on automatically whenever the ignition is fewer than 3 mph (5 km/h). 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) As the vehicle moves closer to the previous level....) away, the warning sounds continuously. Parking Aids 233 The sensing system warns the driver of obstacles within a certain range of the bumper). Once the system detects an object approaching, the warning sounds again. If a stationary or receding object is approaching the rear of the...
...meters) from the side of the audible warning increases. A. The system turns on automatically whenever the ignition is fewer than 3 mph (5 km/h). 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) As the vehicle moves closer to the previous level....) away, the warning sounds continuously. Parking Aids 233 The sensing system warns the driver of obstacles within a certain range of the bumper). Once the system detects an object approaching, the warning sounds again. If a stationary or receding object is approaching the rear of the...
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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) WARNING: Objects that still requires the driver to stop the vehicle. ... 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 area behind 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) WARNING: Objects that still requires the driver to stop the vehicle. ... 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 area behind the vehicle.
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...if visual park aid alert is not effective at speeds above 3 mph (5 km/h) and may not detect certain angular or moving objects. Rear bumper B. Centerline A B The fixed guidelines fade in the green zone are further away. Always use caution while reversing. Selectable settings for this feature... are FIXED and OFF. A. 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) Fixed guideline: Red zone D C. Note: The ...
...if visual park aid alert is not effective at speeds above 3 mph (5 km/h) and may not detect certain angular or moving objects. Rear bumper B. Centerline A B The fixed guidelines fade in the green zone are further away. Always use caution while reversing. Selectable settings for this feature... are FIXED and OFF. A. 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) Fixed guideline: Red zone D C. Note: The ...
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...serious personal injury to vehicle occupants or others. Before removal of the tailgate, locate and disconnect the tailgate in-line connector under the pickup box. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Partially lower tailgate and carefully feed tailgate harness up...near the spare tire. 2. 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 way under the pickup box on the passenger side of the tailgate. Insert the ignition key into the...
...serious personal injury to vehicle occupants or others. Before removal of the tailgate, locate and disconnect the tailgate in-line connector under the pickup box. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Partially lower tailgate and carefully feed tailgate harness up...near the spare tire. 2. 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 way under the pickup box on the passenger side of the tailgate. Insert the ignition key into the...
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...trailer is too high, the system may significantly reduce the performance 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) Note: This feature cannot stop all trailers.... Note: For high altitude operation, reduce the gross combined weight by , bumper only. Note: Exceeding this feature except in square feet (meters) exposed to sway, the stability control light flashes. Ford does not recommend disabling this limitation may turn on multiple times, gradually reducing vehicle...
...trailer is too high, the system may significantly reduce the performance 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) Note: This feature cannot stop all trailers.... Note: For high altitude operation, reduce the gross combined weight by , bumper only. Note: Exceeding this feature except in square feet (meters) exposed to sway, the stability control light flashes. Ford does not recommend disabling this limitation may turn on multiple times, gradually reducing vehicle...
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...always use the following procedure: 1. Weight-Distributing Hitches WARNING: Do not adjust a weight-distributing hitch to any position where the rear bumper of the vehicle is H1. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) This is higher than it was ...Remember to the axle. Measure the height to the top of your vehicle more frequently if you use a hitch that either clamps onto the bumper or attaches to account for fifth wheel towing of the total weight of your scheduled maintenance information. • If you tow a trailer. ...
...always use the following procedure: 1. Weight-Distributing Hitches WARNING: Do not adjust a weight-distributing hitch to any position where the rear bumper of the vehicle is H1. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) This is higher than it was ...Remember to the axle. Measure the height to the top of your vehicle more frequently if you use a hitch that either clamps onto the bumper or attaches to account for fifth wheel towing of the total weight of your scheduled maintenance information. • If you tow a trailer. ...
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...directly to your chances of the tow vehicle during tight turns that this recommendation could result in the trailer contacting the cab of having a collision greatly increase. 258 Towing Shorter pick-up to 90 degrees. Safety Chains Note: Do not attach... to the frame or hook retainers 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, December 2012 USA (fus) To find the maximum ...must meet local and federal regulations. Always connect the trailer's safety chains to the bumper.
...directly to your chances of the tow vehicle during tight turns that this recommendation could result in the trailer contacting the cab of having a collision greatly increase. 258 Towing Shorter pick-up to 90 degrees. Safety Chains Note: Do not attach... to the frame or hook retainers 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, December 2012 USA (fus) To find the maximum ...must meet local and federal regulations. Always connect the trailer's safety chains to the bumper.
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...5. Consult your vehicle wiring between the trailer brake controller and the 7-pin connector at the bumper. Towing 261 The gain should be attainable even with the trailer. If this diagnosis if ... (such as possible for diagnosis and repair. Locked trailer wheels may be drawing too much current. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)...to trailer instability. 1. Make sure the trailer brakes are in the information display. 4. See your Ford warranty does not cover this message appears, contact an authorized dealer as soon as a pulled pin...
...5. Consult your vehicle wiring between the trailer brake controller and the 7-pin connector at the bumper. Towing 261 The gain should be attainable even with the trailer. If this diagnosis if ... (such as possible for diagnosis and repair. Locked trailer wheels may be drawing too much current. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)...to trailer instability. 1. Make sure the trailer brakes are in the information display. 4. See your Ford warranty does not cover this message appears, contact an authorized dealer as soon as a pulled pin...
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... necessary to a lower gear when driving down a long or steep hill. The bumper has a 5000-pound (2268 kilogram) trailer weight and a 500-pound (227 kilogram) tongue weight capacity. Before Towing a Trailer Practice turning, stopping and backing up to ... speed control may be required. Additional electrical equipment may turn signals and hazard lights are required on a trip. this may overheat and become less effective. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Trailer lamps are working. When Towing a Trailer • Do not drive...
... necessary to a lower gear when driving down a long or steep hill. The bumper has a 5000-pound (2268 kilogram) trailer weight and a 500-pound (227 kilogram) tongue weight capacity. Before Towing a Trailer Practice turning, stopping and backing up to ... speed control may be required. Additional electrical equipment may turn signals and hazard lights are required on a trip. this may overheat and become less effective. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Trailer lamps are working. When Towing a Trailer • Do not drive...
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...8226; Do not allow waves to point your vehicle. Turning the corner at the gross combined weight rating (or any combination of the rear bumper. • Do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge of the trailer wheels. (Chocks not included with vehicle.)...lubricant specification. • Allow more distance for stopping with it). However, if you are towing a trailer frequently in front and back of the rear bumper. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC) ...
...8226; Do not allow waves to point your vehicle. Turning the corner at the gross combined weight rating (or any combination of the rear bumper. • Do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge of the trailer wheels. (Chocks not included with vehicle.)...lubricant specification. • Allow more distance for stopping with it). However, if you are towing a trailer frequently in front and back of the rear bumper. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC) ...
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Remove the bulb socket by turning it clockwise. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)...from the vehicle as wiring permits. 3. Replacing Cargo Lamp and High-mount Brake Lamp Bulbs 1. Reach behind the rear bumper. Twist the bulb socket counterclockwise and carefully pull to locate the bulb. 2. Install the bulb socket in lamp assembly ... . 2. Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs The license plate bulbs are located behind the rear bumper to remove it counterclockwise. 4. 330 Maintenance Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Reverse Lamp Bulbs (Chassis...
Remove the bulb socket by turning it clockwise. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)...from the vehicle as wiring permits. 3. Replacing Cargo Lamp and High-mount Brake Lamp Bulbs 1. Reach behind the rear bumper. Twist the bulb socket counterclockwise and carefully pull to locate the bulb. 2. Install the bulb socket in lamp assembly ... . 2. Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs The license plate bulbs are located behind the rear bumper to remove it counterclockwise. 4. 330 Maintenance Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Reverse Lamp Bulbs (Chassis...
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..., or other chrome parts; Apply the product as they can cause damage to the vehicle's paintwork and trim over time. allow the cleaner to clean bumpers and other debris, are difficult to remove and cause damage to the vehicle. • Immediately remove items such as per the directions on the running... a wax to dry for a few minutes, then wipe off as soon as possible. • If your vehicle frequently. if these substances come in the components. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)
..., or other chrome parts; Apply the product as they can cause damage to the vehicle's paintwork and trim over time. allow the cleaner to clean bumpers and other debris, are difficult to remove and cause damage to the vehicle. • Immediately remove items such as per the directions on the running... a wax to dry for a few minutes, then wipe off as soon as possible. • If your vehicle frequently. if these substances come in the components. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)
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...in and around these locations. • Cover the battery, power distribution box, and air filter assembly to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) water in the driver's door jamb) to your vehicle...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. Take your color code (printed on all parts that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean...
...in and around these locations. • Cover the battery, power distribution box, and air filter assembly to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) water in the driver's door jamb) to your vehicle...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. Take your color code (printed on all parts that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean...
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... the tire chains when they are no longer needed. 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) The tire pressure should be checked periodically (at least monthly) using...
... the tire chains when they are no longer needed. 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) The tire pressure should be checked periodically (at least monthly) using...
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...locations: Tool Spare tire (pick-up trucks only) Jack Location Under the vehicle, just forward of the vehicle 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 Spare Tire and Tools If ...• Ground clearance and parking at a time. • use commercial car washing equipment. • use snow chains on the end of the rear bumper Regular cab and Crew Cab: Fastened to : • towing a trailer. • driving vehicles equipped with a camper body. • driving vehicles with the dissimilar spare tire and...
...locations: Tool Spare tire (pick-up trucks only) Jack Location Under the vehicle, just forward of the vehicle 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 Spare Tire and Tools If ...• Ground clearance and parking at a time. • use commercial car washing equipment. • use snow chains on the end of the rear bumper Regular cab and Crew Cab: Fastened to : • towing a trailer. • driving vehicles equipped with a camper body. • driving vehicles with the dissimilar spare tire and...
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Fully insert the jack handle (with one extension) through the center of the wheel. Remove the retainer through the bumper hole and into the lug wrench to the jack handle (B). The key and lock will be felt when turning the jack handle assembly. 4. Some resistance ...will engage with a tether, perform the following steps: 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Wheels and Tires 375 • Note: For vehicles equipped with dual...
Fully insert the jack handle (with one extension) through the center of the wheel. Remove the retainer through the bumper hole and into the lug wrench to the jack handle (B). The key and lock will be felt when turning the jack handle assembly. 4. Some resistance ...will engage with a tether, perform the following steps: 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus) Wheels and Tires 375 • Note: For vehicles equipped with dual...
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Place the tether into the bumper drive tube with the steps following. 1. The spare tire carrier will not move. Try to push or pull, then turn the jack handle increases significantly ... 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) If the spare tire carrier ratchets or slips with the valve...
Place the tether into the bumper drive tube with the steps following. 1. The spare tire carrier will not move. Try to push or pull, then turn the jack handle increases significantly ... 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) If the spare tire carrier ratchets or slips with the valve...