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Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch3

Warning Symbols4

Breaking-In Your Vehicle4

Notice To Owners Of Pickup Trucks And Utility Type Vehicles6

Using Your Vehicle As An Ambulance6

Vehicle Symbol Glossary8

Instrument Cluster10

Warning Lights And Chimes10

Service Engine Soon Light10

Check Fuel Cap Light/Check Gage Light10

Warning And Control Lights10

Brake System Warning Light11

Anti-Lock Brake System Light11

Air Bag Readiness Light11

Check Air Suspension Light11

Speed Control Light12

Transmission Control Indicator Light12

Door Ajar Light12

Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime12

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge13

Trip Odometer14

Battery Voltage Gauge14

Engine Oil Pressure Gauge14

Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge15

Entertainment Systems17

Am/Fm Stereo Cassette With Cd17

Am/Fm Stereo Cassette19

Premium Am/Fm Stereo/Cassette/Single Cd22

Premium In-Dash Six Cd Sound System26

Am/Fm Stereo With Cd26

If Your Cd Changer Is Located Under The Rear Bench30

To Remove Discs30

Radio Frequencies30

Radio Reception Factors31

Cassette/Player Care31

Cd/Cd Player Care31

Climate Controls33

Heater Only System33

Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System34

To Aid In Side Window Defogging/Demisting In Cold Weather35

Headlamp Control36

Autolamp Control36

Foglamp Control37

Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)37

Flash To Pass38

Panel Dimmer Control38

Aiming The Headlamps38

Turn Signal Control38

Courtesy/Reading Bulbs39

Using The Right Bulbs39

Bulb Replacement39

Replacing Headlamp Bulbs (Aerodynamic)40

Replacing Headlamp Bulbs (Sealed Beam)40

Replacing Front Parking/Turn Signal Bulbs41

Replacing Tail Lamp/Turn/Backup Lamp Bulbs42

Replacing Cargo Lamp And High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs43

Replacing Roof Marker Bulbs43

Replacing Foglamp Bulbs44

Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs44

Driver Controls45

Windshield Wiper/Washer Control45

Changing The Wiper Blades45

Tilt Steering Wheel46

Illuminated Visor Mirror46

Overhead Console46

Storage Compartment46

Auxiliary Power Point47

Install A Garage Door Opener47

Power Windows48

One Touch Down48

Accessory Delay48

Power Side View Mirrors49

Power Adjustable Foot Pedals49

Fold-Away Mirrors49

Speed Control50

Resuming A Set Speed51

Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control51

Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control51

Turning Off Speed Control52

Indicator Light52

Center Console53

Trip Computer53

Message Center53

English/Metric Display54

Average Fuel Economy Display54

Outside Air Temperature55

Compass Zone Adjustment56

Compass Calibration Adjustment56

Tailgate Lock57

Tailgate Removal57

Locks And Security58

Power Door Lock58

Remote Entry System59

Childproof Door Locks59

Unlocking The Doors60

Locking The Doors60

Power Door Unlock Disable Feature60

Anti-Theft System60

Sounding A Panic Alarm61

Replacing The Battery61

Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters62

How To Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters62

Illuminated Entry63

Deactivating/Activating The Autolock Feature64

Full Bench Seat65

Seating And Safety Restraints65

40/20/40 Split Bench Seat66

40/20/40 Front Seat Armrest And Console66

Captain's Chair67

Adjusting The Front Power Seat68

Folding Up The Rear Seats69

Using The Manual Lumbar Support69

Safety Restraints Precautions70

Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts71

Vehicle Sensitive Mode72

How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode72

How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode73

Energy Management Feature73

Safety Belt Replacement Label74

Safety Belt Pretensioner74

Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment75

Adjusting The Center Lap Belt76

Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime77

One Time Disable (Beltminder)79

Deactivating/Activating The Beltminder Feature79

Beltminder Activation And Deactivation Procedure80

Safety Belt Extension Assembly81

Safety Belt Maintenance81

Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)82

Important Srs Precautions82

How Does The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Work84

Determining If The Srs System Is Operational85

Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch86

Turning The Passenger Air Bag Off86

Turning The Passenger Air Bag Back On87

Nhtsa Deactivation Criteria88

Child Restraints88

Safety Restraints For Children - Precautions90

Children And Safety Belts91

Child Booster Seats91

Types Of Booster Seats92

Safety Seats For Children93

The Importance Of Shoulder Belts93

Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts95

Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps97

Tether Strap Attachment98

Tether Strap Attachment Rear Supercab Only99

Positions Of The Ignition101

Preparing To Start Your Vehicle101

Starting The Engine104

Using The Engine Block Heater105

Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes105

Rear Anti-Lock Brake System (Rabs)105

Rabs Warning Lamp106

Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)106

Abs Warning Lamp106

Parking Brake107

Traction-Lok Axle108

Preparing To Drive Your Vehicle108

Automatic Transmission Operation109

Brake-Shift Interlock109

Gearshift Positions Of The 4–Speed Automatic Transmission110

D (Overdrive)/Drive111

Manual Transmission Operation112

Forced Downshifts112

Shift Strategy (4R100 Automatic Transmission)112

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow112

Recommended Shift Speeds113

Reverse Sensing System114

Parking Your Vehicle114

Removing The Key114

Four-Wheel Drive (4Wd) Operation116

4Wd System Indicator Lights116

Front Wheel Hub Locks116

Using A Manual 4Wd System117

2H (2Wd High)/4H (4Wd High)117

4L (4Wd Low)117

Shifting Between 2H (2Wd High) And 4H (4Wd High)117

Shifting To/From 4L (4Wd Low)118

Using The N (Neutral) Position118

Using The Electronic Shift 4Wd System118

2Wd (2Wd High)/4X4 High (4Wd High)118

4X4 Low (4Wd Low)119

Shifting To/From 4X4 Low (4Wd Low)119

Driving Off-Road With Truck And Utility Vehicles119

How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles119

If Your Vehicle Goes Off The Edge Of The Pavement120

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck121

Emergency Maneuvers121

Mud And Water123

Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain124

Driving On Snow And Ice125

Tires, Replacement Requirements126

Power Take Off (Pto) Capability127

Driving Through Water128

Vehicle Loading128

Trailer Towing130

Loading Instructions For Owners Of Pickup Trucks/Utility-Type Vehicles130

Calculating The Load Your Vehicle Can Carry/Tow130

F-250 Regular Cab Pickup131

F-250 Supercab Pickup132

F-250 Crew Cab Pickup134

F-350 Regular Cab Single Rear Wheel Pickup135

F-350 Regular Cab Dual Rear Wheel Pickup137

F-350 Supercab Single Rear Wheel Pickup138

F-350 Supercab Dual Rear Wheel Pickup141

F-350 Crew Cab Single Rear Wheel Pickup141

F-350 Crew Cab Dual Rear Wheel Pickup143

F-350 Regular Chassis Cab Single Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel Towing)144

F-350 Regular Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel Towing)144

F-350 Supercab Chassis Cab Single Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel Towing)145

F-350 Supercab Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel Towing)146

F-350 Crew Cab Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel Towing)147

F-450 Regular Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel Towing)148

F-450 Crew Cab Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel Towing)149

F-550 Supercab Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel Towing)150

F-550 Crew Cab Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel Towing)150

Preparing To Tow151

Hitches/Load Equalizing Hitch151

Safety Chains151

Trailer Brakes151

Trailer Lamps152

Using A Step Bumper152

Driving While You Tow152

Servicing After Towing152

All Rear Wheel Drive (Rwd) Vehicle153

Launching Or Retrieving A Boat153

Installing The Snowplow155

Removing Snowplow156

Snowplowing With Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle156

Engine Temperature While Plowing156

4Wd Operation While Plowing157

Roadside Emergencies158

Getting Roadside Assistance158

The Hazard Flasher159

Fuses And Relays160

Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color161

Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel / Power Distribution Box161

Fuses Codes Table162

Changing A Flat Tire165

Spare Tire Information165

Location Of The Spare Tire And Tools166

Removing The Spare Tire (With Spare Tire Carrier Only)166

Tire Change Procedure167

Jump Starting174

Stowing The Flat/Spare Tire174

Connecting The Jumper Cables175

Jump Starting Procedure176

Removing The Jumper Cables177

Wrecker Towing179

Customer Assistance181

Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)189

Washing The Exterior190

Aluminium Wheels And Covers Cleaning191

Engine Cleaning191

Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts192

Windows And Wiper Blades Cleaning192

Instrument Panel And Cluster Lens Cleaning193

Wood-Tone Trim Cleaning193

Interior Cleaning193

Leather Seats194

Underbody Cleaning194

Maintenance And Specifications196

Service Recommendations196

Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle196

Working With The Engine Off196

Opening The Hood197

Working With The Engine On197

Engine Compartment Components198

Windshield Washer Fluid199

Checking The Engine Oil199

Adding Engine Oil200

Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations201

Battery Care202

Checking Engine Coolant204

Adding Engine Coolant205

Recycled Engine Coolant208

Coolant Refill Capacity208

Severe Climates208

Fail-Safe Cooling209

Automotive Fuels Information210

When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated210

Fuel Filler Cap212

Choosing The Right Fuel213

Octane Recommendations213

Fuel Quality213

Running Out Of Fuel214

Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy215

Measuring Techniques215

Filling The Tank215

Calculating Fuel Economy216

Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits216

Emission Control System218

Epa Window Sticker218

Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing219

Checking And Adding Power Steering Fluid220

Clutch Fluid221

Checking And Adding Brake Fluid221

Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid222

Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels224

Checking And Adding Manual Transmission Fluid225

Checking And Adding Transfer Case Fluid226

Air Filter(S)226

Uniform Tire Quality Grading227

Changing The Air Filter Element (Gasoline Engines Only)227

Traction Aa A B C228

Temperature A B C228

Checking The Tire Pressure229

Tire Inflation Information230

Tire Rotation230

Replacing The Tires232

Snow Tires And Chains233

Part Numbers234

Refill Capacities234

Lubricant Specifications237

Vehicle Dimensions241

Identifying Your Vehicle249

Certification Label249

Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)250

Engine Number250

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