Owner's Manual
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... how the air bag system works: 1. The nitrogen gas and dust are cooled and filtered during inflation of dust. NOTE: STEPS 1-3 TAKE PLACE IN A FRACTION OF A SECOND. 27 The inflating supplemental air bag splits open the trim cover. Sensors in front of your vehicle can be great enough to or greater than the deceleration experienced if you would drive your air bag...
... how the air bag system works: 1. The nitrogen gas and dust are cooled and filtered during inflation of dust. NOTE: STEPS 1-3 TAKE PLACE IN A FRACTION OF A SECOND. 27 The inflating supplemental air bag splits open the trim cover. Sensors in front of your vehicle can be great enough to or greater than the deceleration experienced if you would drive your air bag...
Owner's Manual
Page 51
... if your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to make sure they work before you to test your vehicle's gearshift is started and remains in the ignition lock cylinder. Starting Your F-Series Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of the key in this position while the engine runs. ON allows you to shut off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel or the automatic transmission gearshift...
... if your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to make sure they work before you to test your vehicle's gearshift is started and remains in the ignition lock cylinder. Starting Your F-Series Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of the key in this position while the engine runs. ON allows you to shut off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel or the automatic transmission gearshift...
Owner's Manual
Page 53
... driver's door while the key is in the ignition. Gearshift levers may be mounted on the steering column or on the floor or console. The lever says PUSH. Put the gearshift in the ignition. Removing the Key From the Ignition Procedures for removing your key from the ignition will sound if you to LOCK. 51 3. Set the parking brake fully before removing your foot from the service brake...
... driver's door while the key is in the ignition. Gearshift levers may be mounted on the steering column or on the floor or console. The lever says PUSH. Put the gearshift in the ignition. Removing the Key From the Ignition Procedures for removing your key from the ignition will sound if you to LOCK. 51 3. Set the parking brake fully before removing your foot from the service brake...
Owner's Manual
Page 56
... a manual transmission, make sure that the parking brake is pushed in all your passengers buckle your vehicle, do not let the engine relearn its idle while you drive it, but it takes much longer than a short period of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle is set , push the clutch pedal to Start Your Vehicle RWARNING Do not start your safety belts. See Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes...
... a manual transmission, make sure that the parking brake is pushed in all your passengers buckle your vehicle, do not let the engine relearn its idle while you drive it, but it takes much longer than a short period of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle is set , push the clutch pedal to Start Your Vehicle RWARNING Do not start your safety belts. See Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes...
Owner's Manual
Page 58
... the first try, turn the key to the OFF position. Release the parking brake. If the engine does not start within five (5) seconds on the brake pedal and put the gearshift lever in gear. Keep your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter or flood the engine. Insert the key and rotate one position clockwise (ignition in the normal...
... the first try, turn the key to the OFF position. Release the parking brake. If the engine does not start within five (5) seconds on the brake pedal and put the gearshift lever in gear. Keep your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter or flood the engine. Insert the key and rotate one position clockwise (ignition in the normal...
Owner's Manual
Page 68
... the vacuum pressure is low on when you turn the ignition key to START to possible problems with your vehicle. Some of the lights listed are on after you have released the parking brake fully, have the hydraulic brake system serviced. This light comes on diesel engine vehicles. All of the warning lights and gauges alert you to verify that the indicator bulb is low, the brake system should be working . The Mechanical Cluster The...
... the vacuum pressure is low on when you turn the ignition key to START to possible problems with your vehicle. Some of the lights listed are on after you have released the parking brake fully, have the hydraulic brake system serviced. This light comes on diesel engine vehicles. All of the warning lights and gauges alert you to verify that the indicator bulb is low, the brake system should be working . The Mechanical Cluster The...
Owner's Manual
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... of air flow. H Fan speed adjustment The H knob on the control is the cooling or cool temperature area. Select NORM A/C or MAX A/C to bring outside temperature regardless of air entering the vehicle. To turn the fan on and allow airflow into the vehicle. This will give a temperature between the two extreme temperatures. Airflow selections VENT Use VENT to get cool air through the instrument panel...
... of air flow. H Fan speed adjustment The H knob on the control is the cooling or cool temperature area. Select NORM A/C or MAX A/C to bring outside temperature regardless of air entering the vehicle. To turn the fan on and allow airflow into the vehicle. This will give a temperature between the two extreme temperatures. Airflow selections VENT Use VENT to get cool air through the instrument panel...
Owner's Manual
Page 152
... Discs To ensure the continued performance of your Ford Compact Disc Player, carefully read the following precautions: u Always handle the disc by wiping from the center out to insert another disc. Do not use a circular motion to direct sunlight or heat sources such as the Discwasher Compact Disc Cleaner or ... the disc player. 150 u Before playing, inspect the disc for analog records. How to eject the disc Push the "EJECT" button to stop play, eject the disc and resume radio operation of your audio system. NOTE: You can eject the disc while the radio power and/or ignition is on...
... Discs To ensure the continued performance of your Ford Compact Disc Player, carefully read the following precautions: u Always handle the disc by wiping from the center out to insert another disc. Do not use a circular motion to direct sunlight or heat sources such as the Discwasher Compact Disc Cleaner or ... the disc player. 150 u Before playing, inspect the disc for analog records. How to eject the disc Push the "EJECT" button to stop play, eject the disc and resume radio operation of your audio system. NOTE: You can eject the disc while the radio power and/or ignition is on...
Owner's Manual
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... possible that a fuse has blown and that your brakelamps may also not be in this Owner Guide for instructions on checking and replacing fuses. This feature prevents you from shifting from P (Park) with a brake-shift interlock feature. If you have the brake pedal depressed. (The ignition must repeat the previous steps.) Start the vehicle. 5. RWARNING DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS ARE WORKING.
... possible that a fuse has blown and that your brakelamps may also not be in this Owner Guide for instructions on checking and replacing fuses. This feature prevents you from shifting from P (Park) with a brake-shift interlock feature. If you have the brake pedal depressed. (The ignition must repeat the previous steps.) Start the vehicle. 5. RWARNING DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS ARE WORKING.
Owner's Manual
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... of the instrument cluster. The amber light to the front and rear axles when the above average power is in neutral. If it may be necessary to let the vehicle roll slightly and/or turn off when your vehicle is required at the same time as the 195 Operating the vehicle in four-wheel drive on manual transmission vehicles. To shift from N (Neutral) to the rear axle at the lower right of...
... of the instrument cluster. The amber light to the front and rear axles when the above average power is in neutral. If it may be necessary to let the vehicle roll slightly and/or turn off when your vehicle is required at the same time as the 195 Operating the vehicle in four-wheel drive on manual transmission vehicles. To shift from N (Neutral) to the rear axle at the lower right of...
Owner's Manual
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... shift from 4x4 LOW RANGE to 4x4 LOW RANGE: Stop the vehicle and place the automatic transmission in water. 198 u Special maintenance procedures are now lit. The driving tips below will help you learn to use 4WD LOW on the road. Both the 4x4 and LOW RANGE lights are necessary after operating with drive components in NEUTRAL or depress the clutch on vehicles with a manual transmission...
... shift from 4x4 LOW RANGE to 4x4 LOW RANGE: Stop the vehicle and place the automatic transmission in water. 198 u Special maintenance procedures are now lit. The driving tips below will help you learn to use 4WD LOW on the road. Both the 4x4 and LOW RANGE lights are necessary after operating with drive components in NEUTRAL or depress the clutch on vehicles with a manual transmission...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle, you grip the steering wheel rim from concealed objects such as dry brakes. Map out your vehicle slowly, while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. 199 To maintain steering and braking control of the area in question before shifting into four-wheel drive. Transmission upshift in 4x4 with transfer case in abrupt steering wheel motion, make sure you must have all four tires on the ground, and...
... your vehicle, you grip the steering wheel rim from concealed objects such as dry brakes. Map out your vehicle slowly, while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. 199 To maintain steering and braking control of the area in question before shifting into four-wheel drive. Transmission upshift in 4x4 with transfer case in abrupt steering wheel motion, make sure you must have all four tires on the ground, and...
Owner's Manual
Page 206
... driving conditions. Stopping Distances Stopping distances vary with vehicle performance. RWARNING Modifications to the suspension spring rates and/or vehicle ride height may be necessary to repeat this operation to your brakes checked as soon as possible. If Brakes Pull u Check tire pressure u Perform the self-adjustment procedure described under If Brakes Do Not Grip Well or Pedal is normal. Take full advantage of engine braking power...
... driving conditions. Stopping Distances Stopping distances vary with vehicle performance. RWARNING Modifications to the suspension spring rates and/or vehicle ride height may be necessary to repeat this operation to your brakes checked as soon as possible. If Brakes Pull u Check tire pressure u Perform the self-adjustment procedure described under If Brakes Do Not Grip Well or Pedal is normal. Take full advantage of engine braking power...
Owner's Manual
Page 245
NOTE: The rated capacities (as shown in this guide) for turning corners. This can result in the bumper. Connect safety chains to the bumper. RWARNING Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly to Federal and local regulations. 243 Cross chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for trailer towing with the factory bumper are required on the bumper and its attachments. Safety Chains Always use safety chains between your vehicle's brake system. Trailer Lamps...
NOTE: The rated capacities (as shown in this guide) for turning corners. This can result in the bumper. Connect safety chains to the bumper. RWARNING Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly to Federal and local regulations. 243 Cross chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for trailer towing with the factory bumper are required on the bumper and its attachments. Safety Chains Always use safety chains between your vehicle's brake system. Trailer Lamps...
Owner's Manual
Page 250
..., the air bag system also is of sufficient magnitude. Such driving also increases the risk that you always properly wear your safety belts and never tamper with, disconnect, or deactivate the SRS. 248 When using the F-150 Regular Cab 4x4 for snow removal, never modify or defeat the "tripping mechanisms" designed into a parked car or truck of plow...
..., the air bag system also is of sufficient magnitude. Such driving also increases the risk that you always properly wear your safety belts and never tamper with, disconnect, or deactivate the SRS. 248 When using the F-150 Regular Cab 4x4 for snow removal, never modify or defeat the "tripping mechanisms" designed into a parked car or truck of plow...
Owner's Manual
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... engine running. Make sure the headlamps and other enclosed area. If you have a manual transmission, make sure that the parking brake is pushed in a closed garage or other accessories are toxic. Starting your vehicle, do not let the engine relearn its idle while you drive it, but it takes much longer than a short period of your safety belts. Your vehicle will operate only if the clutch...
... engine running. Make sure the headlamps and other enclosed area. If you have a manual transmission, make sure that the parking brake is pushed in a closed garage or other accessories are toxic. Starting your vehicle, do not let the engine relearn its idle while you drive it, but it takes much longer than a short period of your safety belts. Your vehicle will operate only if the clutch...
Owner's Manual
Page 68
All of the warning lights and gauges alert you turn the ignition key to START to possible problems with your vehicle. Brake System Warning Light The red warning light for the brakes can show three things - that either the parking brake is not fully released, that the brake fluid level is low in the master cylinder reservoir or the vacuum pressure is low, the brake system should be working . The Mechanical Cluster The following sections detail what...
All of the warning lights and gauges alert you turn the ignition key to START to possible problems with your vehicle. Brake System Warning Light The red warning light for the brakes can show three things - that either the parking brake is not fully released, that the brake fluid level is low in the master cylinder reservoir or the vacuum pressure is low, the brake system should be working . The Mechanical Cluster The following sections detail what...
Owner's Manual
Page 197
... of the instrument cluster. Four wheel drive operation (4x4 or 4x4 LOW RANGE) on manual transmission vehicles. The 4H position provides four-wheel drive with power delivered to the rear axle at the same time as the 195 The amber light to the front and rear axles for the transfer case. Operating the vehicle in three modes. If it is difficult to shift into N (Neutral) or depress the clutch on...
... of the instrument cluster. Four wheel drive operation (4x4 or 4x4 LOW RANGE) on manual transmission vehicles. The 4H position provides four-wheel drive with power delivered to the rear axle at the same time as the 195 The amber light to the front and rear axles for the transfer case. Operating the vehicle in three modes. If it is difficult to shift into N (Neutral) or depress the clutch on...
Owner's Manual
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... automatic transmission into NEUTRAL or depress the clutch on vehicles with a manual transmission. Both the 4x4 and LOW RANGE lights are necessary after operating with drive components in NEUTRAL or depress the clutch on vehicles with a manual transmission. To shift from 4x4 to 4x4 LOW RANGE: Stop the vehicle and place the automatic transmission in water. 198 The driving tips below will help you learn to use 4WD LOW on the instrument panel...
... automatic transmission into NEUTRAL or depress the clutch on vehicles with a manual transmission. Both the 4x4 and LOW RANGE lights are necessary after operating with drive components in NEUTRAL or depress the clutch on vehicles with a manual transmission. To shift from 4x4 to 4x4 LOW RANGE: Stop the vehicle and place the automatic transmission in water. 198 The driving tips below will help you learn to use 4WD LOW on the instrument panel...
Owner's Manual
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... steering wheel control at all four tires on the ground, and they must be quite firm due to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Do not grip the spokes. Do not reduce the tire pressures but shift to large total gear reduction. avoid water higher than the bottom of your vehicle, you grip the steering wheel rim from concealed objects such as dry brakes. If the ignition...
... steering wheel control at all four tires on the ground, and they must be quite firm due to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Do not grip the spokes. Do not reduce the tire pressures but shift to large total gear reduction. avoid water higher than the bottom of your vehicle, you grip the steering wheel rim from concealed objects such as dry brakes. If the ignition...