Roadside Emergencies - Ford 2006 Econoline Supplement Manual

Roadside emergencies

JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE (E-SERIES ONLY)
F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with the 6.0L diesel engine can
be jump started using the same procedure as a gasoline engine;
refer to your Owner's Guide for the jump starting procedure.
The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,
sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or
vehicle damage.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes and
clothing, if contacted.
Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle. Automatic
transmissions do not have push-start capability; doing so may
damage the catalytic converter.
Preparing your vehicle
When the batteries are disconnected or new batteries are installed, the
transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the transmission
may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is considered normal and
will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time, the
adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation
1. Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle.
2. Do not disconnect the batteries of the disabled vehicle as this could
damage the vehicle's electrical system.
3. Park the booster vehicle close to the passenger side of the disabled
vehicle making sure the two vehicles do not touch. Set the parking
brake on both vehicles.
Note: This vehicle has two frame-mounted batteries located on the
passenger side frame rail, behind the front passenger door. A battery
positive (+) jumper stud is located on the frame rail behind the rear
most battery box.
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2006 Econoline (eco)
Supplement
USA (fus)