Ford 2001 F350 User Manual

The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle are
combination lap and shoulder belts. The front passenger and rear seat
outboard safety belts have two types of locking modes described below:
Vehicle sensitive mode
The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode, allowing 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
approximately 8 km/h (5 mph) or more, the combination safety belts will
lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers.
On SuperCab and CrewCab models, the front seat belt system can also
be made to lock manually by quickly pulling on the shoulder belt.
Rear seat belts (if equipped) cannot be made to lock up by pulling
quickly on the belt.
Automatic locking mode
In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt will
still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt.
The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt.
When to use the automatic locking mode
• Any time a child safety seat is installed in a passenger front or
outboard rear seating position (if equipped). Children 12 years old and
under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever
possible. Refer to Safety Restraints for Children or Safety Seats for
Children later in this chapter.
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Ford 2001 F350 Specifications

General

Brand	Ford
Model	2001 F350
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Instrumentation

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Explains various warning lights and their meanings on the instrument panel.

GAUGES

Details the function and operation of various vehicle gauges like fuel, coolant, and oil pressure.

Controls and features

SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

Details how to use and set the cruise control system for maintaining vehicle speed.

Seating and safety restraints

SAFETY RESTRAINTS

Provides essential information and precautions regarding the proper use of safety belts and child restraints.

AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

Explains the function, precautions, and operation of the vehicle's airbag system.

SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN

Offers guidance on selecting and properly installing child safety seats and using safety belts for children.

Roadside emergencies

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

CHANGING THE TIRES

Provides instructions on safely changing a flat tire, including tool locations and procedures.

JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Guides on how to safely jump-start a vehicle using jumper cables and another vehicle.

Maintenance and care

ENGINE OIL

Explains how to check and add engine oil, including important precautions and specifications.

BRAKE FLUID

Details how to check and add brake fluid, emphasizing safety and the correct fluid type.

ENGINE COOLANT

Covers checking and adding engine coolant, including concentration, levels, and fail-safe cooling information.

TIRES

Reporting safety defects

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)