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Table of Contents Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 126 126 126 139 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 143 143 161 180 193 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Trailer ... assistance Hazard flasher control Fuses and relays Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 2 312 312 313 314 322 330 331 337 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Table of Contents Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 126 126 126 139 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 143 143 161 180 193 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Trailer ... assistance Hazard flasher control Fuses and relays Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 2 312 312 313 314 322 330 331 337 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus)
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...contain or emit chemicals known to the State of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this vehicle such as airbag modules, seat belt pretensioners, and button cell batteries may apply for service or vehicle end of this aim. For more information on... oil usage. 5 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus) Special handling may contain Perchlorate Material - Information in this guide with the...
...contain or emit chemicals known to the State of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this vehicle such as airbag modules, seat belt pretensioners, and button cell batteries may apply for service or vehicle end of this aim. For more information on... oil usage. 5 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus) Special handling may contain Perchlorate Material - Information in this guide with the...
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... Restraint System (SRS) in front of an active passenger airbag. WARNING: Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. For U.S. only (if equipped), ... New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by Ford Motor Company and Ford authorized service facilities, and that the diagnostic information may be used for more information. 6 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus) See your vehicle. Special instructions For your...
... Restraint System (SRS) in front of an active passenger airbag. WARNING: Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. For U.S. only (if equipped), ... New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by Ford Motor Company and Ford authorized service facilities, and that the diagnostic information may be used for more information. 6 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus) See your vehicle. Special instructions For your...
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...versions or updates to 911 Assist may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of electronically or verbally disclosing to provide the most appropriate emergency services. Using ...The modules may , through any paired and connected cell phone, disclose to the Driving chapter. 7 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus) To access this information, do...to emergency services that the vehicle has been in a crash involving the deployment of an airbag or, in the investigation of Canada do not activate the feature. See your SYNC...
...versions or updates to 911 Assist may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of electronically or verbally disclosing to provide the most appropriate emergency services. Using ...The modules may , through any paired and connected cell phone, disclose to the Driving chapter. 7 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus) To access this information, do...to emergency services that the vehicle has been in a crash involving the deployment of an airbag or, in the investigation of Canada do not activate the feature. See your SYNC...
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...your vehicle. Front Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Parking Brake System Parking Aid System Airbag - Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Side Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based ...Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 10 2009...
...your vehicle. Front Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Parking Brake System Parking Aid System Airbag - Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Side Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based ...Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 10 2009...
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... brake system warning light does not illuminate at this light fails to illuminate when the ignition is not running, or in the indicator light. 14 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus) Instrument Cluster On vehicles equipped with a message center, "ENGINE FAILSAFE MODE" will be inspected ... authorized dealer. It will sound if there is turned to stop the vehicle. A chime will take you longer to the on is illuminated. Airbag readiness: If this time, seek service immediately from your authorized dealer. Brake system warning light: To !
... brake system warning light does not illuminate at this light fails to illuminate when the ignition is not running, or in the indicator light. 14 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus) Instrument Cluster On vehicles equipped with a message center, "ENGINE FAILSAFE MODE" will be inspected ... authorized dealer. It will sound if there is turned to stop the vehicle. A chime will take you longer to the on is illuminated. Airbag readiness: If this time, seek service immediately from your authorized dealer. Brake system warning light: To !
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WARNING: Sitting improperly out of position or with the front passenger seat sensing system. 149 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus) Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or between the seat and the center ... or stow objects in the seatback map pocket (if equipped) when a child is in the front passenger seat. Check the "passenger airbag off" or "pass airbag off" indicator lamp for proper airbag status. Seating and Safety Restraints Using the power lumbar support (if equipped) The power lumbar control is located on the floor.
WARNING: Sitting improperly out of position or with the front passenger seat sensing system. 149 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus) Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or between the seat and the center ... or stow objects in the seatback map pocket (if equipped) when a child is in the front passenger seat. Check the "passenger airbag off" or "pass airbag off" indicator lamp for proper airbag status. Seating and Safety Restraints Using the power lumbar support (if equipped) The power lumbar control is located on the floor.
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... safety belt usage sensors. • Driver's seat position sensor. • Front crash severity sensor. • Front passenger sensing system • Passenger Airbag Off indicator light. 161 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus) Your vehicle's Personal Safety System consists of... airbag-related injuries. The system is nothing in the cupholders before attempting to close the cupholders: • Push the front edge...
... safety belt usage sensors. • Driver's seat position sensor. • Front crash severity sensor. • Front passenger sensing system • Passenger Airbag Off indicator light. 161 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus) Your vehicle's Personal Safety System consists of... airbag-related injuries. The system is nothing in the cupholders before attempting to close the cupholders: • Push the front edge...
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... event on the severity of an impact. Front crash severity sensor The front crash severity sensor enhances the ability to the driver airbag by providing a lower airbag output level. 162 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus) How does the Personal Safety Systemா work? Rather, it provides valuable information...
... event on the severity of an impact. Front crash severity sensor The front crash severity sensor enhances the ability to the driver airbag by providing a lower airbag output level. 162 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus) How does the Personal Safety Systemா work? Rather, it provides valuable information...
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...during pre-crash braking. When the front passenger seat is occupied and the sensing system has turned off the passenger's frontal airbag, the "pass airbag off" indicator will light and stay lit to remind you must inflate with this chapter. Accident statistics suggest that children are...can kill or injure a child in a rear seating position. This information 163 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus) The front passenger sensing system can automatically turn off the passenger front airbag when a rear facing child seat, a forward-facing child restraint, or a ...
...during pre-crash braking. When the front passenger seat is occupied and the sensing system has turned off the passenger's frontal airbag, the "pass airbag off" indicator will light and stay lit to remind you must inflate with this chapter. Accident statistics suggest that children are...can kill or injure a child in a rear seating position. This information 163 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus) The front passenger sensing system can automatically turn off the passenger front airbag when a rear facing child seat, a forward-facing child restraint, or a ...
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...the restraints warning light in this chapter. Determining if the Personal Safety Systemா is not required. Routine maintenance of a collision. 164 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus) Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of...is operational The Personal Safety System uses a warning light in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to tailor the airbag deployment and safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety belt usage. Seating and Safety Restraints allows your Personal Safety System to ...
...the restraints warning light in this chapter. Determining if the Personal Safety Systemா is not required. Routine maintenance of a collision. 164 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus) Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of...is operational The Personal Safety System uses a warning light in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to tailor the airbag deployment and safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety belt usage. Seating and Safety Restraints allows your Personal Safety System to ...
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... or her lap while the vehicle is provided. Never wear the shoulder belt under should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is moving. WARNING: All occupants of your neck over the inside or outside shoulder only. Do not allow people...injured or killed. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit in a collision. Be sure everyone in a rear seating position. 165 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus) In a collision, people riding in these areas are designed to ride in any area...
... or her lap while the vehicle is provided. Never wear the shoulder belt under should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is moving. WARNING: All occupants of your neck over the inside or outside shoulder only. Do not allow people...injured or killed. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit in a collision. Be sure everyone in a rear seating position. 165 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus) In a collision, people riding in these areas are designed to ride in any area...
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...the shoulder belt. This feature is installed in a front outboard passenger seating position in a Regular Cab/ SuperCab/ SuperCrew or any slack in a rear seat whenever possible. For example, if the ... brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of the frontal airbags. The front outboard safety belts can also be replaced if they were in use the automatic... designed to Safety restraints for children or Safety seats for children later in this chapter. 171 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus) The belt will lock ...
...the shoulder belt. This feature is installed in a front outboard passenger seating position in a Regular Cab/ SuperCab/ SuperCrew or any slack in a rear seat whenever possible. For example, if the ... brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of the frontal airbags. The front outboard safety belts can also be replaced if they were in use the automatic... designed to Safety restraints for children or Safety seats for children later in this chapter. 171 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus) The belt will lock ...
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...involved in a collision that the automatic locking retractor feature for proper function. When the Safety Canopy system and/or the front airbags are tightened. Refer to replace the Belt and Retractor assembly could result in severe personal injuries in collisions. WARNING: BELT AND RETRACTOR... and safety belt pretensioners. In addition, all seating positions (except the driver position, which does not have this chapter. 173 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Failure to replace the safety belt assembly under the above ...
...involved in a collision that the automatic locking retractor feature for proper function. When the Safety Canopy system and/or the front airbags are tightened. Refer to replace the Belt and Retractor assembly could result in severe personal injuries in collisions. WARNING: BELT AND RETRACTOR... and safety belt pretensioners. In addition, all seating positions (except the driver position, which does not have this chapter. 173 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Failure to replace the safety belt assembly under the above ...
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...button and slide the height adjuster up or down on the height adjuster to the Personal Safety System which can then adapt the airbag deployment or safety belt pretensioner activation based upon safety belt usage. The sensors provide information to make sure it is locked in place. ...belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. WARNING: The Personal Safety System provides the most benefit to fasten their safety belts. 174 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus) Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the ...
...button and slide the height adjuster up or down on the height adjuster to the Personal Safety System which can then adapt the airbag deployment or safety belt pretensioner activation based upon safety belt usage. The sensors provide information to make sure it is locked in place. ...belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. WARNING: The Personal Safety System provides the most benefit to fasten their safety belts. 174 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus) Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the ...
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...process. When deactivating/activating one time disable. Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minderா feature The driver and front passenger Belt-Minder are unbuckled 178 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus) The driver and front passenger Belt-Minder features can be thrown clear" WARNING... affect the performance of a buckled safety belt or insert a latchplate into the buckle to avoid the Belt-Minder chime. "I have an airbag" Consider...Airbags offer greater protection when used with the deactivation/activation programming procedure.
...process. When deactivating/activating one time disable. Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minderா feature The driver and front passenger Belt-Minder are unbuckled 178 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus) The driver and front passenger Belt-Minder features can be thrown clear" WARNING... affect the performance of a buckled safety belt or insert a latchplate into the buckle to avoid the Belt-Minder chime. "I have an airbag" Consider...Airbags offer greater protection when used with the deactivation/activation programming procedure.
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... flashing four times per second for three seconds. • This will disable the Belt-Minder feature for you when fully extended. 179 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: While the design allows you to deactivate your...turning off . 3. Use only extensions manufactured by three seconds with the light off .) • After Step 3, the restraint system warning light (airbag light) will flash four times per second for that seating position if it is too short for that can be added (part number 611C22). This...
... flashing four times per second for three seconds. • This will disable the Belt-Minder feature for you when fully extended. 179 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: While the design allows you to deactivate your...turning off . 3. Use only extensions manufactured by three seconds with the light off .) • After Step 3, the restraint system warning light (airbag light) will flash four times per second for that seating position if it is too short for that can be added (part number 611C22). This...
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... an integral part of the Personal Safety System. The airbag supplemental restraints are intended as airbags plus safety belts in cases where the 180 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus) Refer to Seat-mounted side airbag system and Safety Canopy system later in this chapter. • one or more...
... an integral part of the Personal Safety System. The airbag supplemental restraints are intended as airbags plus safety belts in cases where the 180 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus) Refer to Seat-mounted side airbag system and Safety Canopy system later in this chapter. • one or more...
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... additional important safety information, read all the way back. 181 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in the center front seating position. Seating and Safety Restraints Personal Safety System has determined ... the risk of injury. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in this chapter. WARNING: Additional equipment may affect the performance of the airbag system, increasing the risk of injury in this guide. Accident statistics suggest that children are appropriate to an occupant in a child seat. ...
... additional important safety information, read all the way back. 181 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in the center front seating position. Seating and Safety Restraints Personal Safety System has determined ... the risk of injury. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in this chapter. WARNING: Additional equipment may affect the performance of the airbag system, increasing the risk of injury in this guide. Accident statistics suggest that children are appropriate to an occupant in a child seat. ...
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...consist of death or serious injuries such as fractures, facial and eye injuries or 182 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus) Small amounts of a booster. Because airbags must inflate rapidly and with the use of sodium hydroxide may be present which may ... or rear-impacts. This arrangement provides lap and shoulder belt protection for all occupants, and airbag protection for the adults. Seating and Safety Restraints If two adults and a child occupy a Regular Cab, properly restrain the child in the center front unless doing so would interfere with the system...
...consist of death or serious injuries such as fractures, facial and eye injuries or 182 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus) Small amounts of a booster. Because airbags must inflate rapidly and with the use of sodium hydroxide may be present which may ... or rear-impacts. This arrangement provides lap and shoulder belt protection for all occupants, and airbag protection for the adults. Seating and Safety Restraints If two adults and a child occupy a Regular Cab, properly restrain the child in the center front unless doing so would interfere with the system...