Ford F-650 / 750 (2023 year). Manual in english — page 3

Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy

WARNING:

Always ride and drive

with your seatback upright and properly
fasten your seatbelt. Fit the lap portion
of the seatbelt snugly and low across
the hips. Position the shoulder portion of
the seatbelt across your chest. Pregnant
women must follow this practice. See
the following figure.

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Pregnant women should always wear their
seatbelt. Position the lap belt portion of a
combination lap and shoulder belt low
across the hips below the belly and worn
as tight as comfort allows. Position the
shoulder belt to cross the middle of the
shoulder and the center of the chest.

Seatbelt Locking Modes

WARNING:

If your vehicle is

involved in a crash, have the seatbelts
and associated components inspected
as soon as possible. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.

The safety restraints in the vehicle are
combination lap and shoulder belts. The
driver seatbelt has the first type of locking
mode. The front outboard passenger and
rear outboard seat seatbelts have both
types of locking modes described as
follows:

Vehicle Sensitive Mode

This is the normal retractor mode, which
allows free shoulder belt length
adjustment to your movements and
locking in response to vehicle movement.
For example, if the driver brakes suddenly
or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle
receives an impact of about 5 mph
(8 km/h) or more, the combination
seatbelts will lock to help reduce forward
movement of the driver and passengers.

In addition, the retractor is designed to lock
if you pull the webbing out too quickly. If
the seatbelt retractor locks, slowly lower
the height adjuster to allow the seatbelt
to retract. If the retractor does not unlock,
pull the seatbelt out slowly then feed a
small length of webbing back toward the
stowed position. For rear seatbelts, recline
the rear seat backrest or push the seat
backrest cushion away from the seatbelt.
Feed a small length of webbing back
toward the stowed position.

Automatic Locking Mode

In this mode, the shoulder belt
automatically prelocks. The belt still
retracts to remove any slack in the
shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode
is not available on the driver seatbelt or
optional front center or rear center
seatbelt.

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When to Use the Automatic Locking
Mode

Use this mode any time a child safety seat,
except a booster, is installed in passenger
front or rear seating positions. Properly
restrain children 12 years old and under in
a rear seating position whenever possible.
See

Child Safety

(page 24).

How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode

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1.

Buckle the combination lap and
shoulder belt.

2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull

downward until you pull the entire belt
out.

3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt

retracts, you will hear a clicking sound.
This indicates the seatbelt is now in the
automatic locking mode.

How to Disengage the Automatic Locking
Mode

Unbuckle the combination lap and
shoulder belt and allow it to retract
completely to disengage the automatic
locking mode and activate the vehicle
sensitive (emergency) locking mode.

Energy Management Feature

•

This vehicle has a seatbelt system with
an energy management feature at the
front outboard seating positions to
help further reduce the risk of injury in
the event of a head-on crash.

•

The front outboard seatbelt systems
have a retractor assembly that is
designed to pay out webbing in a
controlled manner. This feature is
designed to help reduce the belt force
acting on the occupant’s chest.

SEATBELT HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT

WARNING:

Position the safety belt

height adjuster so that the belt rests
across the middle of your shoulder.
Failure to adjust the safety belt properly
could reduce the effectiveness of the
safety belt and increase the risk of injury
in a crash.

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Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so
the belt rests across the middle of your
shoulder.

To adjust the shoulder belt height:

1.

Pull the button and slide the height
adjuster up or down.

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2. Release the button and pull down on

the height adjuster to make sure it is
locked in place.

SEATBELT WARNING LAMP
AND INDICATOR CHIME

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This lamp illuminates and an
indicator chime will sound if the
driver seatbelt has not been

fastened when the vehicle's ignition is
turned on.

Conditions of operation

Then

If

The seatbelt warning lamp illuminates and

the indicator chime sounds for a few

seconds.

The driver seatbelt is not buckled before

the ignition switch is turned to the on posi-

tion...

The seatbelt warning lamp and indicator

chime turn off.

The driver seatbelt is buckled while the

warning lamp is illuminated and the indic-

ator chime is sounding...

The seatbelt warning lamp and indicator

chime remain off.

The driver seatbelt is buckled before the

ignition switch is turned to the on position...

SEATBELT REMINDER

Belt-Minder™

This feature supplements the safety belt
warning function by providing additional
reminders that intermittently sound a tone
and illuminate the safety belt warning light
when you are in the driver seat or you have
a front seat passenger and a safety belt is
unbuckled.

The system uses information from the
front passenger sensing system to
determine if a front seat passenger is
present and therefore potentially in need
of a warning. To avoid activating the
Belt-Minder feature for objects you place
in the front passenger seat, only the front
seat passengers receive warnings as
determined by the front passenger sensing
system.

If the Belt-Minder warnings expire
(warnings for about five minutes) for one
passenger (driver or front passenger), the
other passenger can still cause the
Belt-Minder feature to turn on.

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Then...

If...

The Belt-Minder feature will not activate.

You and the front seat passenger buckle

your safety belts before you switch the

ignition on or less than 1-2 minutes elapse

after you switch the ignition on...

The Belt-Minder feature activates, the

safety belt warning light illuminates and a

warning tone sounds for 6 seconds every

25 seconds, repeating for about 5 minutes

or until you and the front seat passenger

buckle your safety belts.

You or the front seat passenger do not

buckle your safety belts before your vehicle

reaches at least 6 mph (9.7 km/h) and 1-2

minutes elapse after you switch the ignition

on...

The Belt-Minder feature activates, the

safety belt warning light illuminates and a

warning tone sounds for 6 seconds every

25 seconds, repeating for about 5 minutes

or until you and the front seat passenger

buckle your safety belts.

The safety belt for the driver or front

passenger is unbuckled for about 1 minute

while the vehicle is traveling at least 6 mph

(9.7 km/h) and more than 1-2 minutes

elapse after you switch the ignition on...

Deactivating and Activating the
Belt-Minder Feature

WARNING:

While the system

allows you to deactivate it, this system
is designed to improve your chances of
being safely belted and surviving an
accident. We recommend you leave the
system activated for yourself and others
who may use the vehicle.

Note:

The driver and front passenger

warnings switch on and off independently.
When you perform this procedure for one
seating position, do not buckle the other
position as this will terminate the process.

Read Steps 1 - 4 thoroughly before
proceeding with the programming
procedure.

Before following the procedure, make sure
that:

•

The parking brake is set.

•

The transmission is in park (P) or
neutral (N).

•

The ignition is off.

•

The driver and front passenger safety
belts are unbuckled.

1.

Switch the ignition on. Do not start the
vehicle.

2. Wait until the safety belt warning light

turns off (about one minute). After
Step 2, wait an additional 5 seconds
before proceeding with Step 3. Once
you start Step 3, you must complete
the procedure within 30 seconds.

3. For the seating position you are

switching off, buckle then unbuckle the
safety belt three times at a moderate
speed, ending in the unbuckled state.
After Step 3, the safety belt warning
light turns on.

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4. While the safety belt warning light is

on, buckle and then unbuckle the
safety belt. After Step 4, the safety belt
warning light flashes for confirmation.

•

This will switch the feature off for that
seating position if it is currently on.

•

This will switch the feature on for that
seating position if it is currently off.

CHILD RESTRAINT AND
SEATBELT MAINTENANCE

Inspect the vehicle seatbelts and child
safety seat systems periodically to make
sure they work properly and are not
damaged. Inspect the vehicle and child
restraint seatbelts to make sure there are
no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if
necessary. All vehicle seatbelt assemblies,
including retractors, buckles, front seatbelt
buckle assemblies, buckle support
assemblies (slide bar-if equipped),
shoulder belt height adjusters (if
equipped), shoulder belt guide on seat
backrest (if equipped), child safety seat
LATCH and tether anchors, and attaching
hardware, should be inspected after a
crash. Read the child restraint
manufacturer's instructions for additional
inspection and maintenance information
specific to the child restraint.

We recommend that all seatbelt
assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a
crash be replaced. However, if the crash
was minor and an authorized dealer finds
that the belts do not show damage and
continue to operate properly, they do not
need to be replaced. Seatbelt assemblies
not in use during a crash should also be
inspected and replaced if either damage
or improper operation is noted.

Properly care for seatbelts. See

Vehicle

Care

(page 262).

SEATBELT EXTENSIONS

WARNING:

Persons who fit into

the vehicle's seatbelt should not use an
extension. Unnecessary use could result
in serious personal injury in the event of
a crash.

WARNING:

Only use extensions

provided free of charge by our dealers.
The dealer will provide an extension
designed specifically for this vehicle,
model year and seating position. The use
of an extension intended for another
vehicle, model year or seating position
may not offer you the full protection of
your vehicle's seatbelt restraint system.

WARNING:

Never use seatbelt

extensions to install child restraints.

WARNING:

Do not use a seatbelt

extension with an inflatable seatbelt.

WARNING:

Do not use extensions

to change the way the seatbelt fits
across the torso, over the lap or to make
the seatbelt buckle easier to reach.

If, because of body size or driving position,
it is not possible to properly fasten the
seatbelt over your lap and shoulder, an
extension that is compatible with the
seatbelts is available free of charge from
our dealers. Only use our seatbelt
extensions made by the original equipment
seatbelt manufacturer with our seatbelts.
Ask your authorized dealer if your extension
is compatible with your vehicle restraint
system.

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Seatbelts

GENERAL INFORMATION ON
RADIO FREQUENCIES

This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

WARNING:

Changes or

modifications not expressively approved
by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment. The term "IC:" before the
radio certification number only signifies
that Industry Canada technical
specifications were met.

The typical operating range for your
transmitter is approximately 33 ft (10 m).
Vehicles with the remote start feature will
have a greater range.

One of the following could cause a
decrease in operating range:

•

Weather conditions.

•

Nearby radio towers.

•

Structures around the vehicle.

•

Other vehicles parked next to your
vehicle.

The radio frequency used by your remote
control can also be used by other radio
transmitters, for example amateur radios,
medical equipment, wireless headphones,
wireless remote controls, cell phones,
battery chargers and alarm systems. If the
frequencies are jammed, you will not be
able to use your remote control. You can
lock and unlock the doors with the key.

Note:

Make sure to lock your vehicle before

leaving it unattended.

Note:

If you are in range, the remote control

will operate if you press any button
unintentionally.

Note:

The remote control contains sensitive

electrical components. Exposure to moisture
or impact may cause permanent damage.

Intelligent Access

(If Equipped)

The system uses a radio frequency signal
to communicate with your vehicle and
authorize your vehicle to unlock when one
of the following conditions are met:

•

You activate the front exterior door
handle switch.

•

You press the luggage compartment
button.

•

You press a button on the transmitter.

If excessive radio frequency interference
is present in the area or if the transmitter
battery is low, you may need to
mechanically unlock your door. You can
use the mechanical key blade in your
intelligent access key to open the driver
door in this situation. See

Remote

Control

(page 46).

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Keys and Remote Controls

REMOTE CONTROL

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Note:

If there are problems with the remote

entry system, make sure to take all remote
entry transmitters with you to an authorized
dealer in order to aid in troubleshooting the
problem.

Note:

If your vehicle is fitted with the

E-Guard Cargo Protection System™, the
remote transmitter unlock command only
unlocks the front doors. The side or rear
cargo doors can only be unlocked from
outside your vehicle using the key.

Changing the Remote Control
Battery

WARNING:

Keep batteries away

from children to prevent ingestion.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death. If
ingested, immediately seek medical
attention.

WARNING:

If the battery

compartment does not securely close,
stop using the remote control and
replace it as soon as possible. In the
meantime, keep the remote control away
from children. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.

The remote control uses one coin-type
three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or
equivalent.

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Make sure that you dispose of
old batteries in an
environmentally friendly way.

Seek advice from your local authority
about recycling old batteries.

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1.

Twist a thin coin in the slot of the
transmitter near the key ring to remove
the battery cover.

Note:

Do not remove the rubber cover and

circuit board from the front housing of the
remote entry transmitter.

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Note:

Do not wipe off any grease on the

battery terminals or on the back surface of
the circuit board.

2. Remove the old battery.

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3. Insert the new battery. Refer to the

symbols inside the transmitter for the
correct orientation of the battery.
Press the battery down to make sure
it is fully engaged in the housing.

4. Reinstall the battery housing cover

onto the transmitter.

Note:

Replacing the battery does not erase

the programmed key from your vehicle. The
transmitter should operate normally.

Car Finder

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Press the button twice within
three seconds. The horn sounds
and the direction indicators

flash. We recommend you use this method
to locate your vehicle, rather than using
the panic alarm.

Sounding the Panic Alarm

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Press the button to sound the
panic alarm. Press the button
again or switch the ignition on to

turn it off.

Note:

The panic alarm operates regardless

of the ignition position.

REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL

Replacement keys or remote controls can
be purchased from an authorized dealer.
Authorized dealers can program remote
controls for your vehicle.

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Keys and Remote Controls

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING

You can use the power door lock control
or the remote control to lock and unlock
your vehicle.

Power Door Locks

(If Equipped)

The power door lock control is on the driver
and front passenger door panels.

A

B

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Unlock.

A

Lock.

B

Remote Control

(If Equipped)

Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage
Unlock)

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Press the button to unlock the
driver door.

Press the button again within

three seconds to unlock all doors. The
direction indicators flash.

Press and hold both the lock and unlock
buttons on the remote control for four
seconds to disable or enable two-stage
unlocking. Disabling two-stage unlocking
allows all vehicle doors to unlock with one
press of the button. The direction
indicators flash twice to indicate a change
to the unlocking mode. The unlocking
mode applies to the remote control.

Locking the Doors

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Press the button to lock all the
doors. The direction indicators
flash.

Press the button again within three
seconds to confirm that all the doors lock.
The doors lock again, the horn sounds and
the direction indicators flash if all the doors
lock.

Mislock

If any door is open or if the hood is open on
vehicles with an anti-theft alarm or remote
start, the horn sounds twice and the lamps
do not flash.

Smart Unlocks

(If Equipped)

This feature helps prevent you from locking
yourself out of your vehicle if your key is
still in the ignition.

When you open the driver door and lock
your vehicle with the power door lock
control, all the doors lock, then unlock if
your key is still in the ignition.

You can still lock your vehicle with the key
in the ignition by:

•

Using the manual lock on the door.

•

Locking the driver door with a key.

•

Using the lock button on the remote
control.

Autolock

(If Equipped)

Autolock locks all the doors when:

•

All doors closed.

•

The ignition is on.

•

You shift into any gear putting your
vehicle in motion.

•

Your vehicle reaches a speed greater
than 12 mph (20 km/h).

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Doors and Locks

Autolock repeats when:

•

You open, then close any door while
the ignition is on and your vehicle speed
is 9 mph (15 km/h) or lower.

•

Your vehicle reaches a speed greater
than 12 mph (20 km/h).

Autounlock

Autounlock unlocks all the doors when:

•

The ignition is on, all the doors closed,
and your vehicle has been moving at a
speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h).

•

Your vehicle comes to a stop and you
switch the ignition off or to the
accessory position.

•

You open the driver door within 10
minutes of switching the ignition off or
to accessory.

Note:

The doors do not autounlock if you

electronically lock your vehicle after you
switch the ignition off and before you open
the driver door.

Enabling or Disabling Autounlock

You can enable or disable the autounlock
feature in the information display or an
authorized dealer can do it for you. See

General Information

(page 70).

Illuminated Entry

The interior lamps and select exterior
lamps illuminate when you unlock the
doors with the remote entry system.

The illuminated entry system turns off the
lights if:

•

The ignition is on.

•

You press the remote control lock
button.

•

25 seconds have passed.

The dome lamp does not turn on if the
control is in the off position.

The lights do not turn off if:

•

You turn them on with the dimmer
control.

•

Any door is open.

Battery Saver

The battery saver turns off the interior
lamps 10 minutes after you switch the
ignition off if a door is open and the dome
lamp switch is on. It turns off the interior
lamps after 10 minutes if the dome lamp
switch is off.

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Doors and Locks

PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM

Note:

The system is not compatible with

non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems.
Use of these systems could result in engine
starting problems and a loss of security
protection.

Note:

Prevent these objects from touching

the coded key when starting your vehicle.
Metallic objects, electronic devices or a
second coded key on the same key chain
could result in vehicle starting problems,
especially if they are too close to the key
when starting your vehicle. Switch the
ignition off, move all objects on the key
chain away from the coded key and restart
your vehicle if a problem occurs.

Note:

Do not leave a duplicate coded key

in your vehicle. Always take your keys and
lock all doors when leaving your vehicle.

SecuriLock®

The system helps prevent the engine from
starting unless you use a coded key
programmed to your vehicle. Using the
wrong key may prevent your vehicle from
starting. A message may appear in the
information display.

If you are unable to start your vehicle with
a coded key, it is not operating correctly.
A message may appear in the information
display.

Automatic Arming

The system arms when you switch the
ignition off.

Automatic Disarming

The system disarms when you switch the
ignition on with a coded key.

Replacement Keys

Your vehicle may have two integrated
keyhead transmitters.

The integrated keyhead transmitter
functions as a programmed ignition key
that starts your vehicle.

If your programmed transmitters or
standard SecuriLock coded keys become
lost or stolen and you do not have an extra
coded key, you need to have your vehicle
towed to an authorized dealer. You need
to erase the key codes from your vehicle
and program new coded keys.

Store an extra programmed key away from
your vehicle in a safe place. To purchase
additional spare or replacement keys,
contact an authorized dealer.

If you have a spare key, you need to
program it. See

Replacing a Lost Key or

Remote Control

(page 47).

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Security

ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL

WARNING:

Do not adjust the

steering wheel when your vehicle is
moving.

Note:

Make sure that you are sitting in the

correct position. See

Sitting in the Correct

Position

(page 88).

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1.

Unlock the steering column.

2. Adjust the steering wheel to the

position you prefer.

3. Lock the steering column.

CRUISE CONTROL - VEHICLES
WITH: ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL

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See

Using Adaptive Cruise Control

(page 155).

CRUISE CONTROL - VEHICLES
WITH: CRUISE CONTROL

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See

Using Adaptive Cruise Control

(page 155).

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Steering Wheel

INFORMATION DISPLAY
CONTROL

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See

Information Displays

(page 70).

HORN

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You can activate the horn by
pressing on the steering wheel
near the horn icon. Some

vehicles may also have a horn button on
the instrument panel near the lighting
control.

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Steering Wheel

WINDSHIELD WIPERS

Note:

Fully defrost the windshield before

you switch the windshield wipers on.

Note:

Make sure you switch the windshield

wipers off before entering a car wash.

Note:

If streaks or smears appear on the

windshield, clean the windshield and the
wiper blades. If that does not resolve the
issue, install new wiper blades.

Note:

Do not operate the wipers on a dry

windshield. This may scratch the glass,
damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper
motor to burn out. Always use the
windshield washers before wiping a dry
windshield.

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•

Rotate away from you for a long wipe
interval.

•

Rotate toward you for a short wipe
interval.

Speed Dependent Wipers

When your vehicle speed increases, the
interval between wipes decreases.

WINDSHIELD WASHERS

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•

A brief press causes a single wipe
without washer fluid.

•

A brief press and hold causes the
wipers to swipe three times with
washer fluid.

•

A long press and hold turns on the
wipers and washer fluid for up to 10
seconds.

A wipe occurs a few seconds after washing
to clear any remaining washer fluid. You
can switch this feature on or off in the
information display. See

Information

Displays

(page 70).

Note:

Do not operate the washers when

the washer reservoir is empty. This could
cause the washer pump to overheat.

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Wipers and Washers

GENERAL INFORMATION

Condensation in the Exterior Front
Lamps and Rear Lamps

Exterior front lamps and rear lamps have
vents to accommodate normal changes
in air pressure.

Condensation can be a natural by-product
of this design. When moist air enters the
lamp assembly through the vents, there is
a possibility that condensation can occur
when the temperature is cold. When
normal condensation occurs, a fine mist
can form on the interior of the lens. The
fine mist eventually clears and exits
through the vents during normal operation.

Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours
under dry weather conditions.

Examples of acceptable condensation are:

•

The presence of a fine mist (no streaks,
drip marks or large droplets).

•

A fine mist covers less than 50% of the
lens.

Examples of unacceptable condensation
are:

•

A water puddle inside the lamp.

•

Streaks, drip marks or large droplets
present on the interior of the lens.

If you see any unacceptable condensation,
have your vehicle checked by an authorized
dealer.

LIGHTING CONTROL

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Lamps off.

A

Parking lamps, instrument panel
lamps, license plate lamps and
rear lamps.

B

Headlamps.

C

Headlamp High Beam

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Push the lever away from you to
switch the high beam on.

Push the lever forward again or pull the
lever toward you to switch the high beams
off.

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Lighting

Flashing the Headlamp High Beam

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Slightly pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the headlamps.

AUTOLAMPS

(IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING:

The system does not

relieve you of your responsibility to drive
with due care and attention. You may
need to override the system if it does not
turn the headlamps on in low visibility
conditions, for example daytime fog.

Autolamps turn the headlamps on in low
light situations or when the wipers operate.

Switch the lighting control to the
autolamps position.

The headlamps remain on for a period of
time after you switch the ignition off. Use
the information display controls to adjust
the period of time that the headlamps
remain on.

Note:

If you switch the autolamps on, you

cannot switch the high beams on until the
system turns the low beams on.

Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps

When you switch the autolamps on, the
headlamps turn on within 10 seconds of
switching the wipers on. They turn off
approximately 60 seconds after you switch
the windshield wipers off.

The headlamps do not turn on with the
wipers:

•

During a single wipe.

•

When using the windshield washers.

•

If the wipers are in intermittent mode.

Note:

If you switch the autolamps and the

autowipers on, the headlamps turn on when
the windshield wipers continuously operate.

INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER

The instrument lighting dimmer buttons
are on the lighting control.

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Repeatedly press one of the
buttons to adjust the brightness.

HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY

After you switch the ignition off, you can
switch the headlamps on by pulling the
direction indicator lever toward you. You
will hear a short tone. The headlamps will
switch off automatically after three
minutes with any door open or 30 seconds
after the last door has been closed. You
can cancel this feature by pulling the
direction indicator lever toward you again
or switching the ignition on.

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Lighting