Ford F-250 (2022 year). Manual in english — page 9

SWITCHING MAXIMUM
COOLING ON AND OFF

Press the button.

Note:

When you switch maximum cooling

off, air conditioning remains on.

SWITCHING THE HEATED
REAR WINDOW ON AND OFF

(IF

EQUIPPED)

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Press the button to clear the rear
window of thin ice and fog. The
heated rear window turns off

after a short period of time.

Note:

This button also activates the heated

mirrors.

Note:

Do not use harsh chemicals, razor

blades or other sharp objects to clean or
remove decals from the inside of the heated
rear window as this could cause damage to
the heated rear window grid lines not
covered by the vehicle Warranty.

SETTING THE BLOWER MOTOR
SPEED

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Press up or down on the control
to select the blower motor
speed.

SETTING THE TEMPERATURE

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Turn the control on the left-hand side of
the climate control to set the left-hand
temperature.

Note:

This control also sets the right-hand

side temperature when you switch off dual
zone mode.

Turn the control on the right-hand side of
the climate control to set the right-hand
temperature.

DIRECTING THE FLOW OF AIR

Directing Air to the Windshield Air
Vents

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Press the button to activate the
selection screen.

Press the button on the
touchscreen.

Directing Air to the Instrument
Panel Air Vents

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Press the button to activate the
selection screen.

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Control

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Press the button on the
touchscreen.

Directing Air to the Footwell Air
Vents

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Press the button to activate the
selection screen.

Press the button on the
touchscreen.

AUTO MODE

SWITCHING AUTO MODE ON AND
OFF

Press the button to switch auto
mode on. Repeatedly press the
button to adjust auto mode.

Note:

When you switch auto mode on,

lights on the blower motor control do not
illuminate to indicate the blower motor
speed.

Adjust the blower motor control or air
distribution control to switch auto mode
off.

AUTO MODE INDICATORS

The indicators are on the Auto Mode
button.

Description

Auto Mode Indicator

Status

The blower motor speed is reduced. Use this setting to
minimize the amount of noise from the blower motor. This
setting increases the time taken to cool the interior.

One indicator illumin-
ated.

The blower motor speed is moderate.

Two indicators illumin-
ated.

The blower motor speed is increased. Use this setting to
reduce the time taken to cool the interior. This setting
increases the amount of noise from the blower motor.

Three indicators illumin-
ated.

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Control

SWITCHING DUAL MODE ON AND
OFF

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Press the button.

CLIMATE CONTROL HINTS

General Hints

•

Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to fog up.

•

You may feel a small amount of air
from the footwell air vents regardless
of the air distribution setting.

•

To reduce humidity build-up inside your
vehicle, do not drive with the system
switched off or with recirculated air
always switched on.

•

Do not place objects under the front
seats as this may interfere with the
airflow to the rear seats.

•

Remove any snow, ice or leaves from
the air intake area at the base of the
windshield.

•

To improve the time to reach a
comfortable temperature in hot
weather, drive with the windows open
until you feel cold air through the air
vents.

Automatic Climate Control

•

Adjusting the settings when your
vehicle interior is extremely hot or cold
is not necessary. Automatic mode is
best recommended to maintain set
temperature.

•

The system adjusts to heat or cool the
interior to the temperature you select
as quickly as possible.

•

For the system to function efficiently,
the instrument panel and side air vents
should be fully open.

•

If you press

AUTO

during cold outside

temperatures, the system directs air
flow to the windshield and side window
air vents. In addition, the blower motor
may run at a slower speed until the
engine warms up.

•

If you press

AUTO

during hot

temperatures and the inside of the
vehicle is hot, the system uses
recirculated air to maximize interior
cooling. Blower motor speed may also
reduce until the air cools.

Quickly Heating the Interior

1.

Press

AUTO

.

2. Adjust the temperature function to the

setting you prefer.

Recommended Settings for
Heating

1.

Press

AUTO

.

2. Adjust the temperature function to the

setting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) as
a starting point, then adjust the setting
as necessary.

Quickly Cooling the Interior

Press

MAX A/C

.

Recommended Settings for
Cooling

1.

Press

AUTO

.

2. Adjust the temperature function to the

setting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) as
a starting point, then adjust the setting
as necessary.

Defogging the Side Windows in
Cold Weather

1.

Press and release defrost or maximum
defrost.

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Control

2. Adjust the temperature control to the

setting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) as
a starting point, then adjust the setting
as necessary.

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Control

IDENTIFYING THE CLIMATE
CONTROL UNIT

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Depending on your vehicle options, the
controls could look different than what you
see here.

SWITCHING CLIMATE
CONTROL ON AND OFF

Press the button.

SWITCHING RECIRCULATED
AIR ON AND OFF

Press the button to recirculate
air currently in the passenger
compartment.

Note:

Recirculated air may turn off

automatically, or prevent you from switching
on in all air flow modes except MAX A/C to
reduce the risk of fogging. Recirculation may
also turn on and off automatically in various
air distribution control combinations to
improve heating or cooling efficiency.

SWITCHING AIR
CONDITIONING ON AND OFF

Press the button.

Note:

Under certain conditions, the air

conditioning compressor could continue to
operate after you switch air conditioning off.

SWITCHING DEFROST ON AND
OFF

Press the button to switch the
windshield air vents on.

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Make sure that the instrument
panel air vents are switched off.

Make sure that the footwell air
vents are switched off.

SWITCHING MAXIMUM
DEFROST ON AND OFF

Turn the temperature control
clockwise past the highest
setting to maximize defrosting.

Note:

The temperature control springs back

to the highest setting.

Air flows through the windshield air vents,
and the blower motor adjusts to the
highest speed.

Note:

To prevent window fogging, you

cannot select recirculated air when
maximum defrost is on.

Note:

The heated rear window also turns

on when you select maximum defrost.

SWITCHING MAXIMUM
COOLING ON AND OFF

Turn the temperature control
counterclockwise past the
lowest setting to maximize

cooling.

Note:

The temperature control springs back

to the lowest setting.

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Note:

When you switch maximum cooling

off, air conditioning remains on.

SWITCHING THE HEATED
REAR WINDOW ON AND OFF

(IF

EQUIPPED)

Press the button to clear the rear
window of thin ice and fog. The
heated rear window turns off

after a short period of time.

Note:

Do not use harsh chemicals, razor

blades or other sharp objects to clean or
remove decals from the inside of the heated
rear window as this could cause damage to
the heated rear window grid lines not
covered by the vehicle Warranty.

SWITCHING THE HEATED
MIRRORS ON AND OFF

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Press the button.

SETTING THE BLOWER MOTOR
SPEED

Note:

Lights on the control illuminate to

indicate the blower motor speed.

Note:

When you switch the blower motor

off, air conditioning turns off and the
windows could fog up.

SETTING THE TEMPERATURE

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Turn the temperature control
counterclockwise for cooler temperature
settings.

Turn the temperature control clockwise
for warmer temperature settings.

DIRECTING THE FLOW OF AIR

Directing Air to the Windshield Air
Vents

Press the button.

Directing Air to the Instrument
Panel Air Vents

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Press the button.

Directing Air to the Footwell Air
Vents

Press the button.

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CLIMATE CONTROL HINTS

General Hints

•

Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to fog up.

•

You may feel a small amount of air
from the footwell air vents regardless
of the air distribution setting.

•

To reduce humidity build-up inside your
vehicle, do not drive with the system
switched off or with recirculated air
always switched on.

•

Do not place objects under the front
seats as this may interfere with the
airflow to the rear seats.

•

Remove any snow, ice or leaves from
the air intake area at the base of the
windshield.

•

To improve the time to reach a
comfortable temperature in hot
weather, drive with the windows open
until you feel cold air through the air
vents.

Quickly Heating the Interior

1.

Adjust the blower motor speed to the
highest speed setting.

2. Adjust the temperature control to the

highest setting.

3. Direct air to the footwell air vents.

Recommended Settings for
Heating

1.

Adjust the blower motor speed to the
center setting.

2. Adjust the temperature control to the

midway point of the hot settings.

3. Direct air to the footwell air vents.

Quickly Cooling the Interior

1.

Turn the temperature control
counterclockwise past the lowest
setting.

2. Drive with the windows open for a short

period of time.

Recommended Settings for
Cooling

1.

Adjust the blower motor speed to the
center setting.

2. Adjust the temperature control to the

midway point of the cold settings.

3. Direct air to the instrument panel air

vents.

Defogging the Side Windows in
Cold Weather

1.

Direct air to the instrument panel and
windshield air vents.

2. Press and release

A/C

.

3. Adjust the temperature control to the

setting you prefer.

4. Adjust the blower motor speed to the

highest setting.

5. Direct air toward the side windows.

6. Close the instrument panel air vents.

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WHAT IS THE CABIN AIR
FILTER

The cabin air filter improves the quality of
air in your vehicle by trapping dust, pollen
and other particles.

REPLACING THE CABIN AIR
FILTER

Replace the filter at regular intervals. See

Scheduled Maintenance

(page 622).

Note:

Make sure you have a cabin air filter

installed at all times. This prevents foreign
objects from entering the system. Running
the system without a filter in place could
result in degradation or damage to the
system.

Note:

Using an aftermarket cabin air filter

could reduce cabin air filtration and climate
control performance.

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FRONT SEAT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

Sitting improperly, out

of position or with the seatback reclined
too far can take weight off the seat
cushion and affect the decision of the
passenger sensing system, resulting in
serious injury or death in the event of a
crash. Always sit upright against your
seat back, with your feet on the floor.

WARNING:

Do not recline the seat

backrest too far as this can cause the
occupant to slide under the seatbelt,
resulting in personal injury in the event
of a crash.

WARNING:

Do not place objects

higher than the top of the seat backrest.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death in the
event of a sudden stop or crash.

WARNING:

Do not adjust the driver

seat or seat backrest when your vehicle
is moving. This may result in sudden seat
movement, causing the loss of control
of your vehicle.

SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION

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When you use them properly, the seat,
head restraint, seatbelt and airbags will
provide optimum protection in the event
of a crash.

We recommend that you follow these
guidelines:
•

Sit in an upright position with the base
of your spine as far back as possible.

•

Do not recline the seat backrest so that
your torso is more than 30 degrees
from the upright position.

•

Adjust the head restraint so that the
top of it is level with the top of your
head and as far forward as possible.
Make sure that you remain
comfortable.

•

Keep sufficient distance between
yourself and the steering wheel. We
recommend a minimum of 10 in
(25 cm) between your breastbone and
the airbag cover.

•

Hold the steering wheel with your arms
slightly bent.

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•

Bend your legs slightly so that you can
press the pedals fully.

•

Position the shoulder strap of the
seatbelt over the center of your
shoulder and position the lap strap
tightly across your hips.

Make sure that your driving position is
comfortable and that you can maintain full
control of your vehicle.

MANUAL SEATS

HEAD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS

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The head restraints consist of:

An energy absorbing head
restraint.

A

Two steel stems.

B

Guide sleeve adjust and release
button.

C

Guide sleeve unlock and remove
button (If equipped).

D

ADJUSTING THE HEAD
RESTRAINT

WARNING:

Fully adjust the head

restraint before you sit in or operate your
vehicle. This will help minimize the risk
of neck injury in the event of a crash. Do
not adjust the head restraint when your
vehicle is moving.

WARNING:

The head restraint is a

safety device. Whenever possible it
should be installed and properly
adjusted when the seat is occupied.
Failure to adjust the head restraint
properly could reduce its effectiveness
during certain impacts.

WARNING:

Adjust the head

restraints for all passengers before you
drive your vehicle. This will help minimize
the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash. Do not adjust the head restraints
when your vehicle is moving.

Note:

Adjust the seat backrest to an upright

driving position before adjusting the head
restraint. Adjust the head restraint so that
the top of it is level with the top of your head
and as far forward as possible. Make sure
that you remain comfortable. If you are
extremely tall, adjust the head restraint to
its highest position.

Pull the head restraint up to raise it.

To lower the head restraint:

1.

Press and hold the adjust and release
button.

2. Push the head restraint down.

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For vehicles with tilting head restraints:

1.

Adjust the seat backrest to an upright
driving or riding position.

2. Pivot the head restraint forward toward

your head to the preferred position.

After the head restraint reaches the
forward-most tilt position, pivot it forward
again to release it to the rearward, untilted
position.

Note:

Do not attempt to force the head

restraint backward after it is tilted. Instead,
continue tilting it forward until the head
restraint releases to the upright position.

REMOVING THE HEAD RESTRAINT

1.

Pull up the head restraint until it
reaches the highest adjustment
position.

2. Press and hold the adjust and release

button and the unlock and remove
button.

3. Pull up the head restraint.

Note:

Your vehicle may have a front row

center head restraint that you cannot adjust
or remove.

INSTALLING THE HEAD
RESTRAINT

Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves
and push the head restraint down until it
locks.

MOVING THE SEAT BACKWARD
AND FORWARD

WARNING:

Do not adjust the driver

seat or seat backrest when your vehicle
is moving. This may result in sudden seat
movement, causing the loss of control
of your vehicle.

WARNING:

Make sure the seat fully

locks into place by rocking it backward
and forward. Not securing the seat into
the locked position can be dangerous in
a crash and could cause serious personal
injury or death.

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ADJUSTING THE SEAT BACKREST

WARNING:

Always drive and ride

with your seatback upright and the lap
belt snug and low across the hips.

WARNING:

Do not place cargo or

any objects behind the seat backrest
before returning it to the original position.
Pull on the seat backrest to make sure
that it has fully latched after returning
the seat backrest to its original position.
An unlatched seat may become
dangerous if you stop suddenly or have
a crash.

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ADJUSTING THE LUMBAR
SUPPORT

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POWER SEATS

(IF EQUIPPED)

HEAD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS

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The head restraints consist of:

An energy absorbing head
restraint.

A

Two steel stems.

B

Guide sleeve adjust and release
button.

C

Guide sleeve unlock and remove
button.

D

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Center Head Restraint - Crew Cab

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A

C

B

An energy absorbing head
restraint.

A

Two steel stems.

B

Guide sleeve unlock and remove
button.

C

ADJUSTING THE HEAD
RESTRAINT

WARNING:

Fully adjust the head

restraint before you sit in or operate your
vehicle. This will help minimize the risk
of neck injury in the event of a crash. Do
not adjust the head restraint when your
vehicle is moving.

WARNING:

The head restraint is a

safety device. Whenever possible it
should be installed and properly
adjusted when the seat is occupied.
Failure to adjust the head restraint
properly could reduce its effectiveness
during certain impacts.

WARNING:

Adjust the head

restraints for all passengers before you
drive your vehicle. This will help minimize
the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash. Do not adjust the head restraints
when your vehicle is moving.

To raise the head restraint, pull the head
restraint up.

To lower the head restraint:

1.

Press and hold the adjust and release
button.

2. Push the head restraint down.

To tilt the head restraint - if equipped:

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1.

Adjust the seat backrest to an upright
driving or riding position.

2. Pivot the head restraint forward toward

your head to the preferred position.

After the head restraint reaches the
forward-most tilt position, pivot it forward
again to release it to the rearward, untilted
position.

Note:

Do not attempt to force the head

restraint backward after you tilt it. Instead,
continue tilting it forward until the head
restraint releases to the upright position.

REMOVING THE HEAD RESTRAINT

1.

Pull up the head restraint until it
reaches its highest position.

2. Press and hold the adjust and release

button and the unlock and remove
button.

3. Pull up the head restraint.

Note:

You cannot remove head restraints

that have audio system speakers.

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INSTALLING THE HEAD
RESTRAINT

Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves
and push the head restraint down until it
locks.

MOVING THE SEAT BACKWARD
AND FORWARD

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ADJUSTING THE SEAT CUSHION

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ADJUSTING THE SEAT BACKREST

WARNING:

Always drive and ride

with your seatback upright and the lap
belt snug and low across the hips.

WARNING:

Do not place cargo or

any objects behind the seatback before
returning it to the original position.

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ADJUSTING THE SEAT HEIGHT

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ADJUSTING THE LUMBAR
SUPPORT

(If Equipped)

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MASSAGE SEATS

(IF EQUIPPED)

MASSAGE SEAT LIMITATIONS

The engine must be running or the vehicle
must be in accessory mode to activate the
seats.

The passenger side massage is available
if the occupant meets the seat sensor
weight requirements.

Allow a few seconds for any selection to
activate. Selecting a different adjustment
cancels the current one in progress. When
the seat backrest and cushion are both
active, the massage alternates between
zones.

ADJUSTING THE MASSAGE SEAT
SETTINGS

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Select the previous massage
pattern or lumbar area.

A

Decrease the massage or lumbar
Intensity.

B

Select the next massage pattern
or lumbar area.

C

Increase the massage or lumbar
Intensity.

D

Select the massage or lumbar
mode.

E

You can also adjust this feature through
the touchscreen.

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HEATED SEATS

(IF EQUIPPED)

HEATED SEAT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

Use caution when using

the heated seat if you are unable to feel
pain to your skin because of advanced
age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord
injury, medication, alcohol use,
exhaustion or other physical conditions.
The heated seat could cause burns even
at low temperatures, especially if used
for long periods of time. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury.

WARNING:

Do not poke sharp

objects into the seat cushion or seat
backrest. This could damage the heated
seat element and cause it to overheat.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not place anything

on the seat that blocks the heat, for
example a seat cover or a cushion. This
could cause the seat to overheat. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
personal injury.

Do not:
•

Place heavy objects on the seat.

•

Operate the heated seat if water or any
other liquid spills on the seat. Allow the
seat to dry.

SWITCHING THE HEATED SEATS
ON AND OFF

The vehicle must be running to use this
feature.

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Press the heated seat symbol on the
climate controls or touchscreen to cycle
through the various heat settings and off.
The more indicators that display, the
warmer the temperature of the seat.

Note:

The heated seats may remain on

after you remote start your vehicle, based
on your remote start settings. The heated
seats may also turn on when you start your
vehicle if they were on when you switched
your vehicle off.

VENTILATED SEATS

(IF EQUIPPED)

VENTILATED SEAT PRECAUTIONS

Do not:
•

Spill liquid on the front seats. This may
cause the air vent holes to become
blocked and not work properly.

•

Place cargo or objects under the seats.
They may block the air intake causing
the air vents to not work properly.

SWITCHING THE VENTILATED
SEATS ON AND OFF

The vehicle must be running to use this
feature.

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