Ford F150 2017 Owner's Manual

2017 F-150 Owner’s Manual
owner.ford.com ford.ca
August 2016
First Printing
Owner’s Manual
F-150
Litho in U.S.A.
HL3J 19A321 AA
The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to print. In the interest of continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications, design or equipment at any time without notice or obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without our written permission. Errors and omissions excepted.
© Ford Motor Company 2016
All rights reserved.
Part Number: 20160705174347
Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary.............................................7
Data Recording..................................................9
California Proposition 65..............................11
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Ford Credit..........................................................11
Replacement Parts
Recommendation.......................................12
Special Notices................................................12
Mobile Communications
Equipment.....................................................13
Export Unique Options.................................14
Environment
Protecting the Environment........................15
Child Safety
General Information.......................................16
Installing Child Restraints.............................17
Booster Seats..................................................29
Child Restraint Positioning..........................31
Child Safety Locks..........................................32
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation..................................34
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................35
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................39
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime.............................................................39
Seatbelt Reminder........................................40
Child Restraint and Seatbelt
Maintenance................................................42
Seatbelt Extension........................................42
Personal Safety System
Personal Safety System..........................44
Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation..................................45
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................46
Front Passenger Sensing System............47
Side Airbags.....................................................49
Safety Canopy............................................50
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.........51
Airbag Disposal...............................................52
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio
Frequencies..................................................53
Remote Control..............................................53
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote
Control...........................................................58
MyKey
Principle of Operation..................................59
Creating a MyKey...........................................60
Clearing All MyKeys......................................60
Checking MyKey System Status................61
Using MyKey With Remote Start
Systems.........................................................62
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................62
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking................................64
Keyless Entry...................................................66
Tailgate
Tailgate Lock....................................................69
Manual Tailgate..............................................69
Electronic Tailgate.........................................69
Removing the Tailgate.................................70
Tailgate Step.....................................................71
Bed Extender....................................................72
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................74
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Anti-Theft Alarm............................................76
Power Running Boards
Using Power Running Boards....................78
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................80
Audio Control...................................................81
Voice Control...................................................82
Cruise Control..................................................82
Information Display Control.......................83
Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals....................................84
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers........................................85
Autowipers.......................................................85
Windshield Washers.....................................86
Lighting
Lighting Control..............................................87
Autolamps........................................................87
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................88
Daytime Running Lamps............................89
Automatic High Beam Control.................89
Front Fog Lamps.............................................91
Direction Indicators........................................91
Spot Lamps.......................................................91
Interior Lamps.................................................92
Ambient Lighting...........................................94
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows.............................................95
Exterior Mirrors................................................96
Interior Mirror...................................................99
Sliding Windows..........................................100
Sun Visors.......................................................100
Moonroof........................................................100
Instrument Cluster
Gauges..............................................................102
Warning Lamps and Indicators...............105
Audible Warnings and Indicators...........108
Information Displays
General Information.....................................110
Information Messages................................126
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control..............................141
Automatic Climate Control.......................143
Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate.........................................................144
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................147
Cabin Air Filter................................................147
Remote Start.................................................148
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position..................149
Head Restraints............................................149
Manual Seats..................................................151
Power Seats....................................................152
Memory Function.........................................154
Rear Seats.......................................................156
Heated Seats.................................................156
Climate Controlled Seats...........................157
Front Seat Armrest......................................159
Rear Seat Armrest........................................159
Universal Garage Door
Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener...............160
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................164
Storage Compartments
Center Console..............................................166
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Overhead Console........................................167
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
General Information....................................168
Ignition Switch...............................................168
Keyless Starting............................................168
Steering Wheel Lock...................................169
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................169
Engine Block Heater.....................................172
Unique Driving Character-
istics
Auto-Start-Stop............................................174
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.......................................176
Fuel Quality - E85.........................................177
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................178
Fuel Filler Funnel Location - Regular
Cab.................................................................178
Fuel Filler Funnel Location - SuperCab/
SuperCrew..................................................179
Running Out of Fuel.....................................179
Refueling.........................................................180
Fuel Consumption........................................182
Emission Control System..........................183
Transmission
Automatic Transmission...........................186
Four-Wheel Drive
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................193
Rear Axle
Electronic Locking Differential................201
Brakes
General Information...................................203
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes..........................................................203
Parking Brake................................................204
Electric Parking Brake................................204
Hill Start Assist............................................206
Traction Control
Principle of Operation...............................208
Using Traction Control..............................208
Stability Control
Principle of Operation...............................209
Using Stability Control...............................210
Hill Descent Control
Principle of Operation.................................212
Using Hill Descent Control........................212
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation.................................213
Rear Parking Aid............................................213
Active Park Assist.........................................214
Rear View Camera.......................................218
360 Degree Camera....................................221
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation................................224
Using Cruise Control...................................224
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................225
Driving Aids
Driver Alert......................................................232
Lane Keeping System.................................232
Blind Spot Information System.............236
Cross Traffic Alert........................................240
Steering...........................................................243
Collision Warning System........................244
Drive Control.................................................246
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Load Carrying
Load Retaining Fixtures.............................247
Load Limit......................................................248
Bed Access.....................................................252
Bed Ramps.....................................................253
Towing
Towing a Trailer............................................256
Trailer Reversing Aids..................................257
Trailer Sway Control....................................267
Recommended Towing Weights............267
Essential Towing Checks..........................278
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......285
Driving Hints
Breaking-In....................................................288
Economical Driving.....................................288
Driving Through Water..............................289
Floor Mats......................................................289
Snowplowing................................................290
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance..................................293
Hazard Warning Flashers.........................294
Fuel Shutoff...................................................294
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................295
Post-Crash Alert System..........................297
Transporting the Vehicle...........................297
Towing Points...............................................298
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need..............300
In California (U.S. Only).............................301
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only).....................302
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration
Program (Canada Only).......................303
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and
Canada........................................................303
Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature....................................................304
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.
Only)............................................................305
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada
Only)............................................................305
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart..........................307
Changing a Fuse............................................315
Maintenance
General Information.....................................317
Opening and Closing the Hood...............317
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L
EcoBoost.................................................318
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L....................319
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L
Ecoboost................................................320
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L....................321
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................322
Engine Oil Check..........................................322
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................323
Engine Coolant Check................................323
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Check............................................................327
Transfer Case Fluid Check........................328
Brake Fluid Check........................................328
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................328
Washer Fluid Check....................................329
Fuel Filter........................................................329
Changing the 12V Battery.........................329
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................331
Changing the Wiper Blades......................331
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................332
Changing a Bulb...........................................333
Bulb Specification Chart...........................337
Changing the Engine Air Filter................339
Vehicle Care
General Information...................................340
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Cleaning Products......................................340
Cleaning the Exterior...................................341
Waxing.............................................................342
Cleaning the Engine....................................342
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades..........................................................343
Cleaning the Interior...................................343
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and
Instrument Cluster Lens.......................344
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................344
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............345
Cleaning the Wheels..................................346
Vehicle Storage............................................346
Wheels and Tires
General Information...................................349
Tire Care...........................................................351
Using Snow Chains.....................................366
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........367
Changing a Road Wheel............................372
Technical Specifications..........................380
Capacities and Specific-
ations
Engine Specifications - 2.7L
EcoBoost.................................................381
Engine Specifications - 3.5L.....................381
Engine Specifications - 3.5L
Ecoboost................................................382
Engine Specifications - 5.0L...................383
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L EcoBoost......383
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L..............................384
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost......385
Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L.............................385
Vehicle Identification Number...............386
Vehicle Certification Label.......................387
Transmission Code Designation............387
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L
EcoBoost...............................................388
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L....392
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L
Ecoboost................................................396
Capacities and Specifications -
5.0L..............................................................400
Audio System
General Information...................................405
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM......406
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/
CD.................................................................408
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/
SYNC..............................................................411
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/
SYNC/Satellite Radio.............................413
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/
CD...................................................................415
Digital Radio...................................................417
Satellite Radio...............................................419
USB Port..........................................................422
Media Hub......................................................422
SYNC
General Information...................................423
Using Voice Recognition...........................425
Using SYNC With Your Phone............427
SYNC Applications and Services......439
Using SYNC With Your Media
Player...........................................................444
SYNC Troubleshooting.........................453
SYNC 3
General Information....................................461
Home Screen.................................................472
Using Voice Recognition............................473
Entertainment..............................................480
Climate...........................................................490
Phone...............................................................492
Navigation......................................................498
Apps.................................................................506
Settings...........................................................509
SYNC 3 Troubleshooting.......................521
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Accessories
Accessories....................................................534
Ford Protect
Ford Protect...................................................537
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information.......539
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........542
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance.............................................545
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........548
Appendices
End User License Agreement.................558
Type Approvals............................................582
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Thank you for choosing Ford. We recommend that you take some time to get to know your vehicle by reading this manual. The more that you know about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get from driving it.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held device while driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible. Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving.
Note: This manual describes product features and options available throughout the range of available models, sometimes even before they are generally available. It may describe options not fitted to the vehicle you have purchased.
Note: Some of the illustrations in this manual may show features as used in different models, so may appear different to you on your vehicle.
Note: Always use and operate your vehicle in line with all applicable laws and regulations.
Note: Pass on this manual when selling your vehicle. It is an integral part of your vehicle.
This manual may qualify the location of a component as left-hand side or right-hand side. The side is determined when facing forward in the seat.
E154903
Right-hand side.A Left-hand side.B

SYMBOLS GLOSSARY

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Air conditioning system
E231157
Air conditioning system lubricant type
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum based
Brake system
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Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
E71340
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
E231160
Flammable
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard warning flashers
Heated rear window
Heated windshield
Interior luggage compartment release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
Panic alarm
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E139213
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
E231159
Requires registered technician
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
E231158
See Service Manual
Service engine soon
Side airbag
Shield the eyes
E138639
Stability control
Windshield wash and wipe

DATA RECORDING

Service Data Recording
Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company (Ford of Canada in Canada), and service and repair facilities may access or share among them vehicle diagnostic information received through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle. Additionally, Ford Motor Company (Ford of Canada, in Canada) may, where permitted by law, use vehicle diagnostic information for vehicle improvement or with other information we may have about you, (for example, your contact information), to offer you products or services that may interest you. Data may be provided to our service providers such as part suppliers that may help diagnose malfunctions, and who are similarly obligated to protect data. We retain this data only as long as necessary to perform these functions or to comply with law. We may provide information where required in response to official requests to law enforcement or other government authorities or third parties acting with lawful authority or court order, and such information may be used in legal proceedings. For U.S. only (if equipped), if you choose to use connected apps and services, such as SYNC Vehicle Health Report or MyFord Mobile App, you consent that certain diagnostic information may also be accessed electronically by Ford Motor Company and Ford authorized service facilities, and that the diagnostic information may be used to provide
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services to you, personalizing your experience, troubleshoot, and to improve products and services and offer you products and services that may interest you, where permitted by law. For Canada only, for more information, please review the Ford of Canada privacy policy at www.ford.ca, including our U.S. data storage and use of service providers in other jurisdictions who may be subject to legal requirements in Canada, the United States and other countries applicable to them, for example, lawful requirements to disclose personal information to governmental authorities in those countries. See SYNC™ (page 423).
Event Data Recording
This vehicle has an event data recorder. The main purpose of an event data recorder is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle; this data will assist in understanding how a vehicles systems performed. The event data recorder is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The event data recorder in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
How various systems in your vehicle were operating.
Whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled or fastened.
How far, if at all, the driver was pressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal.
How fast the vehicle was traveling.
Where the driver was positioning
the steering wheel.
This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.
Note: Event data recorder data is
recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the event data recorder under normal driving conditions and no personal data or information (for example, name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded (see limitations regarding 911 Assist and Traffic, directions and Information privacy below). However, parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the event data recorder data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an event data recorder, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the event data recorder is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have such special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the event data recorder. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement, other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority. Other parties may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada.
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Note: Including to the extent that any
law pertaining to Event Data Recorders applies to SYNC or its features, please note the following: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) is enabled (set ON), 911 Assist may, through any paired and connected cell phone, disclose to emergency services that the vehicle has been in a crash involving the deployment of an airbag or, in certain vehicles, the activation of the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions or updates to 911 Assist may also be capable of being used to electronically or verbally provide to 911 operators the vehicle location (such as latitude and longitude), and/or other details about the vehicle or crash or personal information about the occupants to assist 911 operators to provide the most appropriate emergency services. If you do not want to disclose this information, do not activate the 911 Assist feature. See SYNC (page 423).
Additionally, when you connect to Traffic, Directions and Information (if equipped, U.S. only), the service uses GPS technology and advanced vehicle sensors to collect the vehicles current location, travel direction, and speed (vehicle travel information), only to help provide you with the directions, traffic reports, or business searches that you request. If you do not want Ford or its vendors to receive this information, do not activate the service. For more information, see Traffic, Directions and Information, Terms and Conditions. See SYNC
(page 423).

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

WARNINGS
Some constituents of engine exhaust, certain vehicle components,
certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Batteries also contain other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. Wash your hands after handling.

PERCHLORATE

Certain components in your vehicle such as airbag modules, seatbelt pretensioners and remote control batteries may contain perchlorate material. Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal.
For more information visit:
Web Address
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard-
ouswaste/perchlorate

FORD CREDIT

US Only
Ford Credit offers a full range of financing and lease plans to help you acquire your vehicle. If you have financed or leased your vehicle through Ford Credit, thank you for your business.
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We offer a number of convenient ways for you to contact us, and to manage your account.
Call 1-800-727-7000. For more information about Ford Credit
and access to the Account Manager, go to www.fordcredit.com.

REPLACEMENT PARTS RECOMMENDATION

We have built your vehicle to the highest standards using quality parts. We recommend that you demand the use of genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts whenever your vehicle requires scheduled maintenance or repair. You can clearly identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts by looking for the Ford, FoMoCo or Motorcraft branding on the parts or their packaging.
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs
One of the best ways for you to make sure that your vehicle provides years of service is to have it maintained in line with our recommendations using parts that conform to the specifications detailed in this Owners Manual. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts meet or exceed these specifications.
Collision Repairs
We hope that you never experience a collision, but accidents do happen. Genuine Ford replacement collision parts meet our stringent requirements for fit, finish, structural integrity, corrosion protection and dent resistance. During
vehicle development we validate that these parts deliver the intended level of protection as a whole system. A great way to know for sure you are getting this level of protection is to use genuine Ford replacement collision parts.
Warranty on Replacement Parts
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement parts are the only replacement parts that benefit from a Ford Warranty. The Ford Warranty may not cover damage caused to your vehicle as a result of failed non-Ford parts. For additional information, refer to the terms and conditions of the Ford Warranty.

SPECIAL NOTICES

New Vehicle Limited Warranty
For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by your vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owners Manual.
Special Instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls.
WARNINGS
You risk death or serious injury to yourself and others if you do not
follow the instruction highlighted by the warning symbol. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury.
Never place front seat mounted
rear-facing child or infant seats in
front of an active passenger airbag.
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On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector
WARNING
Use of wireless plug-in devices in the OBD Data Link Connector (DLC) may
allow unauthorized third parties to gain access to vehicle systems and data which could impair the function of various vehicle systems, including safety-related systems. The DLC should only be used by a repair facility that operates in accordance with Fords service and repair instructions.
Your vehicle has an OBD Data Link Connector (DLC) that is used in conjunction with a diagnostic scan tool for vehicle diagnostics, repairs and reprogramming services. Installing an aftermarket device that uses the DLC during normal driving for purposes such as remote insurance company monitoring, transmission of vehicle data to other devices or entities, or altering the performance of the vehicle, may cause interference with or even damage to vehicle systems. We do not recommend or endorse the use of aftermarket plug-in devices unless approved by Ford. The vehicle Warranty will not cover damage caused by an aftermarket plug-in device.
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles
WARNING
Utility vehicles have a significantly
higher rollover rate than other types
of vehicles.
Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owners Manual carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate your vehicle correctly may result in loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death.
Using your vehicle with a snowplow
See Snowplowing (page 290).
Using your vehicle as an ambulance
Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance. Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package.

MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held device while driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible. Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving.
Using mobile communications equipment is becoming increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, you must not compromise your own or others safety when using such equipment. Mobile communications can enhance personal safety and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications equipment to avoid negating these benefits. Mobile communication equipment includes, but is not limited to, cellular phones, pagers, portable email devices, text messaging devices and portable two-way radios.
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EXPORT UNIQUE OPTIONS

For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the features and options that are described in this Owners Manual. A market unique supplement may be supplied that complements this book. By referring to the market unique supplement, if provided, you can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. This Owners Manual is written primarily for the U.S. and Canadian Markets. Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units built for export. Refer to this Owners
Manual for all other required information and warnings.
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PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

You must play your part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps toward this aim.
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GENERAL INFORMATION

See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety restraints for children.
WARNINGS
Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that is
appropriate for their height, age and weight. Child safety restraints must be bought separately from your vehicle. Failure to follow these instructions and guidelines may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child.
All children are shaped differently.
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and other safety organizations, base their recommendations for child restraints on probable child height, age and weight thresholds, or on the minimum requirements of the law. We recommend that you check with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety
WARNINGS
Technician (CPST) to make sure that you properly install the child restraint in your vehicle and that you consult your pediatrician to make sure you have a child restraint appropriate for your child. To locate a child restraint fitting station and CPST, contact NHTSA toll free at 1-888-327-4236 or go to www.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada, contact Transport Canada toll free at 1-800-333-0371 or go to www.tc.gc.ca to find a Child Car Seat Clinic in your area. Failure to properly restrain children in child restraints made especially for their height, age and weight, may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child.
On hot days, the temperature inside the vehicle can rise very quickly.
Exposure of people or animals to these high temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious heat related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are particularly at risk.
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Child Safety

Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children
Recommended restraint
type
Child size, height, weight, or ageChild
Use a child safety seat
(sometimes called an
infant carrier, convertible
seat, or toddler seat).
Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less
(generally age four or younger).
Infants or
toddlers
Use a belt-positioning
booster seat.
Children who have outgrown or no longer
properly fit in a child safety seat (gener-
ally children who are less than 4 ft. 9 in.
(1.45 m) tall, are greater than age four
and less than age 12, and between 40 lb
(18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to
100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by your
child restraint manufacturer).
Small children
Use a vehicle safety belt having the lap belt snug and low across the hips,
shoulder belt centered
across the shoulder and
chest, and seatback
upright.
Children who have outgrown or no longer
properly fit in a belt-positioning booster seat (generally children who are at least
4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall or greater than
80 lb (36 kg) or 100 lb (45 kg) if recom-
mended by child restraint manufacturer).
Larger children
You are required by law to properly use safety seats for infants and toddlers in the United States and Canada.
Many states and provinces require that small children 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). Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements about the safety of children in your vehicle.
When possible, always properly restrain children 12 years of age and under in a rear seating position of your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in a front seating position. See
Front Passenger Sensing System
(page 47).

INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS

Child Seats
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Use a child safety seat (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat) for infants, toddlers, or children weighing 40 pounds (18 kilograms) or less (generally age four or younger).
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Except Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew Cab)
WARNINGS
Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child restraint. Never place a
rear-facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, move the seat upon which the child seat is installed all the way back.
Airbags can kill or injure a child in a
child restraint. Properly restrain
children 12 and under in the rear seat whenever possible.
Depending on where you secure a
child restraint, and depending on the
child restraint design, you may block access to certain seatbelt buckle assemblies and LATCH lower anchors, rendering those features potentially unusable. To avoid risk of injury, occupants should only use seating positions where they are able to be properly restrained.
When installing a child safety seat with combination lap and shoulder belts:
Use the correct seatbelt buckle for that
seating position.
Insert the belt tongue into the proper
buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle.
Keep the buckle release button
pointing up and away from the safety seat, with the tongue between the child restraint and the release button, to prevent accidental unbuckling.
Place the vehicle seat upon which the child restraint will be installed in the upright position.
Put the seatbelt in the automatic locking mode. This vehicle does not require the use of a locking clip.
Perform the following steps when installing the child restraint with combination lap and shoulder belts:
Note: Although the child restraint illustrated is a forward facing child restraint, the steps are the same for installing a rear facing child restraint.
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1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt.
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2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together.
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3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child restraint according to the child restraint manufacturer's instructions. Make sure the belt webbing is not twisted.
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4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it.
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5. To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until you pull all of the seatbelt out.
Note: The automatic locking mode is available on the front passenger and rear seats. This vehicle does not require the use of a locking clip.
6. Allow the belt to retract to remove slack. The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode.
7. Try to pull the seatbelt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic locking mode (you should not be able to pull more belt out). If the retractor is not locked, unbuckle the belt and repeat Steps 5 and 6.
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8. Remove remaining slack from the belt. Force the seat down with extra weight, for example, by pressing down or kneeling on the child restraint while pulling up on the shoulder belt in order to force slack from the belt. This is necessary to remove the remaining slack that will exist once the extra weight of the child is added to the child restraint. It also helps to achieve the proper snugness of the child restraint to your vehicle. Sometimes, a slight lean toward the buckle helps to remove remaining slack from the belt.
9. Attach the tether strap (if the child restraint is equipped).
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10. Before placing the child in the seat,
forcibly move the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place.
To check this, grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward and back. There should be no more than 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) of movement for proper installation.
We recommend checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician to make certain the child restraint is properly installed. In Canada, check with Transport Canada for referral to a Child Car Seat Clinic.
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew Cab)
WARNINGS
Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child restraint. Never place a
rear-facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, move the seat upon which the child seat is installed all the way back.
Always use both the lap and
shoulder portion of the seatbelt in
the center seating position.
The belt webbing below the tongue is the lap portion of the combination lap and shoulder belt. The seatbelt webbing above the tongue is the shoulder belt portion of the combination lap and shoulder belt.
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1. Position the child safety seat in the
front center seat.
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2. Slide the tongue up the webbing.
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3. While holding both shoulder and lap portions next to the tongue, route the tongue and webbing through the child restraint according to the child restraint manufacturer's instructions. Be sure that the belt webbing is not twisted.
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4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it.
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5. While pushing down with your knee on the child restraint, pull up on the shoulder belt portion to tighten the lap belt portion of the combination lap and shoulder belt.
6. Allow the seatbelt to retract and remove any slack in the belt to securely tighten the child safety seat in the vehicle.
7. Attach the tether strap (if the child restraint is equipped).
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8. Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly move the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place. To check this, grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward and back. There should be no more than 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) of movement for proper installation.
9. Check from time to time to be sure that there is no slack in the lap and shoulder belt. The shoulder belt must be snug to keep the lap belt tight during a crash.
We recommend checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician to make certain the child restraint is properly installed. In Canada, check with Transport Canada for referral to a Child Car Seat Clinic.
Using Inflatable Seatbelts (Rear Seat Outboard Positions) (If Equipped)
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1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt.
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2. After positioning the child safety seat in the proper seating position, grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together behind the belt tongue.
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3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child restraint according to the child restraint manufacturer's instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted.
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4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it.
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5. To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the lap portion of the inflatable seatbelt and pull upward until you pull all of the belt out.
Note: The automatic locking mode is available on the front passenger and rear seats.
Note: Unlike the standard seatbelt, the inflatable seatbelt's unique lap portion locks the child restraint for installation. The ability for the shoulder portion of the belt to move freely is normal, even after the lap belt has been put into the automatic locking mode.
Note: The lock-off device on some child restraints may not accommodate the shoulder portion of the inflatable seatbelt. Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the child restraint regarding the necessary and proper use of the lock-off device. In some instances, these devices have been provided only for use in vehicles with seatbelt systems that would otherwise require a locking clip.
6. Allow the belt to retract to remove slack. The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode.
7. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic locking mode (you should not be able to pull more belt out). If the retractor is not locked, unbuckle the belt and repeat Steps 5 and 6.
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8. Remove remaining slack from the belt. Force the seat down with extra weight, for example, by pressing down or kneeling on the child restraint while pulling down on the lap belt in order to force slack from the belt. This is
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necessary to remove the remaining slack that will exist once the extra weight of the child is added to the child restraint. It also helps to achieve the proper snugness of the child restraint to your vehicle. Sometimes, a slight lean toward the buckle will additionally help to remove remaining slack from the belt.
9. Attach the tether strap (if the child restraint is equipped).
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10. Before placing the child in the seat,
forcibly move the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place. To check this, grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward and back. There should be no more than 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) of movement for proper installation.
We recommend checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician to make certain the child restraint is properly installed. In Canada, check with Transport Canada for referral to a Child Car Seat Clinic.
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)
WARNINGS
Do not attach two child safety restraints to the same anchor. In a
crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety restraint attachments and may break, causing serious injury or death.
Depending on where you secure a
child restraint, and depending on the
child restraint design, you may block access to certain seatbelt buckle assemblies and LATCH lower anchors, rendering those features potentially unusable. To avoid risk of injury, occupants should only use seating positions where they are able to be properly restrained.
The LATCH system is composed of three vehicle anchor points: two lower anchors where the vehicle seat back and seat cushion meet (called the seat bight) and one top tether anchor behind that seating position.
LATCH compatible child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to the two lower anchors at the LATCH equipped seating positions in your vehicle. This type of attachment method eliminates the need to use seatbelts to attach the child restraint, however the seatbelt can still be used to attach the child restraint if the lower anchors are not used. For forward-facing child restraints, the top tether strap must also be attached to the proper top tether anchor, if a top tether strap has been provided with your child restraint.
Your vehicle has LATCH lower anchors for child restraint installation at the following seating positions (LATCH is not available on Regular Cab):
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The lower LATCH anchors are at the rear section of the rear seat between the cushion and seatback. Follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions to properly install a child restraint with LATCH attachments.
Follow the instructions later in this chapter on attaching child safety seats with tether straps.
Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child restraint only to the anchors shown.
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outboard Seating Positions (Center Seating Use)
WARNING
The standardized spacing for LATCH lower anchors is 11 in (280 mm)
center to center. Do not use LATCH lower anchors for the center seating position unless the child restraint manufacturer's instructions permit and specify using anchors spaced at least as far apart as those in this vehicle.
The lower anchors at the center of the second row rear seat are spaced 25.7 inches (652 millimeters) apart. The standardized spacing for LATCH lower anchors is 11 inches (280 millimeters) center to center. A child restraint with rigid LATCH attachments cannot be installed at the center seating position. LATCH compatible child restraints (with attachments on belt webbing) can only be used at this seating position provided that the child restraint manufacturer's instructions permit use with the anchor spacing stated. Do not attach a child restraint to any lower anchor if an adjacent child restraint is attached to that anchor.
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Each time you use the safety seat, check that the seat is properly attached to the lower anchors and tether anchor, if applicable. Tug the child restraint from side to side and forward and back where it is secured to the vehicle. The seat should move less than one inch when you do this for a proper installation.
If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly increases.
Combining Seatbelt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety Seats
When used in combination, either the seatbelt or the LATCH lower anchors may be attached first, provided a proper installation is achieved. Attach the tether strap afterward, if included with the child restraint.
Using Tether Straps
Many forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap which extends from the back of the child safety seat and hooks to an anchoring point called the top tether anchor. Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats.
Contact the manufacturer of your child restraint for information about ordering a tether strap, or to obtain a longer tether strap if the tether strap on your safety seat does not reach the appropriate top tether anchor in the vehicle.
The passenger seats of your vehicle may have built-in tether strap anchors behind the seats.
The tether anchors in your vehicle may be loops of webbing above the seatback or an anchor bracket behind the seat on the rear edge of the seat cushion.
The rear seat in the Crew Cab and Super Cab has three straps along the top of the seat back that function as both routing loops for the tether straps and anchor loops.
The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions (shown from top view):
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Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anchor as shown. The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor.
If you install a child restraint with rigid LATCH attachments, do not tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child restraint off the vehicle seat cushion when the child is seated in it. Keep the tether strap just snug without lifting the front of the child restraint. Keeping the child restraint just touching the vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash.
Once the child safety seat has been installed using either the seatbelt, the lower anchors of the LATCH system, or both, you can attach the top tether strap.
Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Regular Cab)
1. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat and under the head restraint.
Note: For vehicles with adjustable head restraints, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the head restraint posts, otherwise route the tether strap over the top of the seat back.
2. Locate the correct anchor for the selected seating position. You may need to pull the seatback forward to access the tether anchors. Make sure the seat is locked in the upright position before installing the child restraint.
3. Clip the tether strap to the anchor.
4. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Regular Cab passenger and center seats (on back panel)
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If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a crash.
If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly increases.
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