1. Table of ContentsIntroductory Information
............................... 1Safety Restraints
............................................ 11Starting Your
F-Series .................................. 49Warning Lights and
Gauges ....................... 63Instrument Panel Controls
.......................... 79Steering Column Controls
.......................... 95Features
..........................................................
109Electronic Sound Systems ......................... 139Driving
Your F-Series ................................ 169Roadside
Emergencies ................................ 253Customer Assistance
................................... 281Reporting Safety
Defects........................ 288Accessories
.................................................... 293Servicing
Your F-Series ............................. 301
2. 1Introductory InformationFords Commitment to YouAt Ford
Motor Company, excellence is thecontinuous commitment to achieve
the bestresult possible. It is dedication to learning whatyou want,
determination to develop the rightconcept, and execution of that
concept with care,precision, and attention to detail. In
short,excellence means being the standard by whichothers are
judged.Our Guiding PrinciplesqQuality comes first. For your
satisfaction, thequality of our products and services must beour
number one priority.qYou are the focus of everything we do. Ourwork
must be done with you in mind,providing better products and
services thanour competition.qContinuous improvement is essential
to oursuccess. We must strive for excellence ineverything we do: in
our products in theirsafety and value and in our services, ourhuman
relations, our competitiveness, andour profitability.qEmployee
involvement is our way of life.We are a team. We must treat one
anotherwith trust and respect.qDealers and suppliers are our
partners. Wemust maintain mutually beneficialrelationships with
dealers, suppliers, and ourother business associates.
3. qIntegrity is never compromised. Our conductworldwide must
be pursued in a manner thatis socially responsible and commands
respectfor its integrity and for its positivecontributions to
society.Things to Know About UsingThis GuideCongratulations on the
purchase of your newvehicle. This guide has information about
theequipment and the options for your new vehicle.You may not have
bought all of the optionsavailable to you. If you do not know
whichinformation applies to your vehicle, talk to yourdealer.This
guide describes equipment and givesspecifications for equipment
that was in effectwhen this guide was approved for printing.
Fordmay discontinue models or change specificationsor design
without any notice and withoutincurring obligation.NOTES and
WARNINGSNOTES give you additional information aboutthe subject
matter you are referencing.WARNINGS remind you to be especially
carefulin those areas where carelessness can causedamage to your
vehicle or personal injury toyourself, your passengers or other
people. Pleaseread all WARNINGS carefully.2RWARNING
4. Finding Information in This GuideAfter you have read this
guide once, you willprobably return to it when you have a
specificquestion or need additional information. To helpyou find
specific information quickly, you canuse the table of contents or
the index.The Quick Index at the end of the bookprovides a page
number following each itemwhich indicates where detailed
information canbe found.This guide has a table of contents at
thebeginning of the book to show chapter titles.To use the Index,
turn to the back of the bookand search in the alphabetical listing
for theword that best describes the information youneed. If the
word you chose is not listed, thinkof other related words and look
them up. Wehave designed the Index so that you can findinformation
under a technical term.Canadian Owners French VersionFrench Owner
Guides can be obtained from yourdealer or by writing to Ford Motor
Company ofCanada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. Box1580,
Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3.Your Maintenance Schedule
andRecord BookletThe Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet
liststhe services that are most important for keepingyour vehicle
in good condition. A record log isalso provided to help you keep
track of allservices performed.3
5. About the WarrantiesYour vehicle is covered by three types
ofwarranties: Basic Vehicle Warranty, ExtendedWarranties on certain
parts, and EmissionsWarranties.Read your Warranty Information
Booklet carefullyto find out about your vehicles warranties andyour
basic rights and responsibilities.If you lose your Warranty
Information Booklet, youcan get a new one free of charge. Contact
anyFord or Lincoln-Mercury dealer, or refer to theaddresses and
phone numbers on the first pageof this owner guide.Buying a Ford
Extended Service PlanIf you bought your vehicle in the U.S., you
canbuy a Ford Extended Service Plan for yourvehicle. This optional
contract provides serviceprotection for a longer period of time
than thebasic warranty that comes with your vehicle.You do not have
to buy this option when youbuy your vehicle. However, your option
topurchase the Ford Extended Service Plan runsout after 18 months
or 18,000 miles. See yourdealer for more details about the Ford
ExtendedService Plan.If you purchased a Canadian vehicle and did
nottake advantage of the Ford Extended ServicePlan at the time of
purchase, you may still beeligible. See your dealer for the
details.4
6. Special NoticesNOTICE TO OWNERS OFFOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
VEHICLESAs with other vehicles of this type, failure tooperate this
vehicle correctly may result in lossof control or an accident. Be
sure to read theAdditional Special Driving Instructions
forFour-Wheel Drive Vehicle Operators, in this bookand the special
supplement included withfour-wheel drive vehicles entitled
4-Wheeling withFord.NOTICE TO OWNERS OFLIGHT TRUCK
AMBULANCECONVERSIONSIf your light truck is equipped with the
FordAmbulance Preparation Package, it can beutilized as an
ambulance. Ford urges ambulancemanufacturers to follow the
recommendations ofthe Ford Incomplete Vehicle Manual, FordTruck
Body Builders Layout Book, and theQVM Guidelines as well as
pertinentsupplements. For further information, please callthe Light
Truck Body Builders Advisory Serviceon 1-800-635-5560.Use of your
Ford light truck as an ambulance,without the Ford Ambulance
PreparationPackage voids the Ford New Vehicle LimitedWarranty and
may void the EmissionsWarranties. In addition, ambulance
usagewithout the preparation package could causehigh underbody
temperatures, overpressurizedfuel, and a risk of spraying fuel
which couldlead to fires. If your light truck is equipped withthe
Ford Ambulance Preparation Package it willsay so on its information
decal. The decal islocated on the drivers side door pillar or on
the5
7. rear edge of the drivers door. You candetermine whether the
ambulance manufacturerfollowed Fords recommendations by
directlycontacting that manufacturer. NOTE: FordAmbulance
Preparation Package is onlyavailable on certain 7.3L Diesel
Econoline andF-Series vehicles.NOTICE TO OWNERS OFDIESEL-POWERED
VEHICLESRead the 7.3L Diesel Engine Owners GuideSupplement for
information regarding correctoperation and maintenance of
yourdiesel-powered light truck.Your Vehicle IdentificationNumber
(VIN)Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is thesame as the
warranty number that appears onyour owner card. You should include
thisnumber any time you write to Ford MotorCompany about your
vehicle.The Vehicle Identification Number is attached toyour
vehicle in the following places:Complete Ford Built Vehiclesqon the
metal tag attached to the top of the6instrument panel on the
drivers side youcan see the tag by looking through thewindshield
from outside your vehicle.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN/Serial
Number)
8. qon the Safety Compliance Certification Label this label is
attached to the left front doorlock facing or the door latch post
pillar. It isrequired by the National Highway TrafficSafety
Administration and is made of specialmaterial. If someone tampers
with it, it willbe destroyed and/or a destruction patternwill
appear.The label contains the name of the manufacturer,the month
and year of manufacture, thecertification statement and the
VehicleIdentification Number. The label also containsGross Vehicle
Weight Rating and Gross AxleWeight Ratings, wheel and tire data
andinformation codes for additional vehicle data.For further
information about the SafetyCompliance Certification Label and
theinformation contained on it, refer to the Index.Incomplete
VehiclesOn completed derivations of incomplete vehicles,the Safety
Compliance Certification Label isaffixed at a location determined
by a subsequentstage manufacturer of the completed vehicle. Inthese
cases the completed vehicle ismanufactured in two (or more) stages
by two (ormore) separate manufacturers, with themanufacture of the
completed vehicle occurringat a later date than the manufacture of
theincomplete vehicle. Consequently, the modelyear of the completed
vehicle may be later thanthe model year of its chassis.Federal
Highway AdministrationRegulationRegulations such as those issued by
the FederalHighway Administration or issued pursuant tothe
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA),and/or state and local
laws and regulations may7
9. require additional equipment for the way youintend to use
the vehicle. It is the responsibilityof the registered owner to
determine theapplicability of such laws and regulations toyour
intended use for the vehicle, and toarrange for the installation of
requiredequipment. Your Ford dealer has informationabout the
availability of many items ofequipment which may be ordered for
yourvehicle.Breaking Your Vehicle InYour new vehicle goes through
an adjustment orbreak-in period during the first 1,000 miles(1,600
km) that you drive it. During the break-inperiod, you need to pay
careful attention to howyou drive your vehicle.qAvoid sudden stops.
Because your vehicle8has new brake linings, you should take
thesesteps:Watch traffic carefully so that you cananticipate when
to stop.Begin braking well in advance.Apply the brakes
gradually.The break-in period for new brake liningslasts for 100
miles (160 km) of city driving or1,000 miles (1,600 km) of highway
driving.qWheel lug nuts must be retightened to propertorque
specifications at 500 miles/800 km ofnew vehicle operation. Proper
torquespecifications are provided in this guide. Alsoretighten to
proper torque specification at 500miles/800 km after any wheel
change or anyother time the wheel lug nuts have beenloosened.
10. 9qUse only the type of engine oil that Fordrecommends. See
Engine oil recommendationsin the Index. Do not use special
break-inoils.Cleaning the Outside of YourVehicleWashing and
Polishing Your VehicleWash the outside of your vehicle, including
theunderside, with a mild detergent.DO NOT:qWash your vehicle with
hot waterqWash your vehicle while it sits in directsunlightqWash
your vehicle while the body is hotPollen, bird droppings and tree
sap can damagethe paint, especially in hot weather. Wash
yourvehicle as often as necessary to keep it clean.Take similar
precautions if your vehicle isexposed to chemical industrial
fallout.Paint damage resulting from fallout is notrelated to a
defect in paint materials orworkmanship and therefore is not
covered bywarranty. Ford, however, believes that
continualimprovement in customer satisfaction is a highpriority.
For this reason, Ford has authorizedtheir dealers to repair, at no
charge to theowner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged
byenvironmental fallout within 12 months or 12,000miles (20,000 km)
of purchase, whichever comesfirst. Customers may be required to
bring theirvehicle in for inspection by a Fordrepresentative.Polish
your vehicle to remove harmful depositsand protect the finish.
11. Cleaning Chrome and Aluminum PartsWash chrome and aluminum
parts with thesame detergent you use to wash the vehiclebody, such
as Ford Premium Car WashConcentrate. You can use Ford Extra
StrengthTar and Road Oil Remover or equivalent toclean grease, oil,
and tar from chrome-platedparts, including wheelcovers, aluminum
wheels,bumpers, or anodized aluminum parts.Cleaning Plastic
PartsSome of your vehicles exterior trim parts areplastic. Clean
with a tar and road oil remover ifnecessary. Use a vinyl cleaner
for routinecleaning.Do not clean plastic parts with thinners,
solventsor petroleum-based cleaners.If you have your vehicle
rustproofed, removeoversprayed rustproofing with a tar and road
oilremover. If rustproofing is not removed fromplastic and rubber
parts, it can causedeterioration.10
12. 11Safety RestraintsImportant Safety Belt InformationThe use
of safety belts helps to restrain you andyour passengers in case of
a collision. In moststates and in Canada the law requires their
use.Safety belts provide best restraint when:qthe seatback is
uprightqthe occupant is sitting upright (not slouched)qthe lap belt
is snug and low on the hipsqthe shoulder belt is snug against the
chestqthe knees are straight forwardTo help you remember to fasten
your safety belt,a warning light may come on and a chime maysound.
See Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime inthe Warning Lights and
Gauges chapter.See the following sections in this chapter
fordirections on how to properly use these safetybelts. Also see
Safety Restraints for Children in thischapter for special
instructions about usingsafety belts for children.RWARNINGMake sure
that you and your passengerswear safety belts. Always drive and
ridewith your seatback upright and the lapbelt snug and low across
the hips.
13. 12RWARNINGPassengers should not be allowed to ridein the
cargo area. Persons not riding in aseat with a fastened seat belt
are muchmore likely to suffer serious injury in acollision. Cargo
should always be securedto prevent it from shifting and
causingdamage to the vehicle or harm topassengers.RWARNINGNever let
a passenger hold a child on hisor her lap while the vehicle is
moving.The passenger cannot protect the childfrom injury in a
collision.RWARNINGTo reduce the risk of serious injury in
acollision, children should always ride withthe seatback
upright.RWARNINGNever wear the shoulder belt under thearm. Never
swing it around the neck overthe inside shoulder. Never use a
singlebelt for more than one person or acrossmore than one seating
position. Eachseating position in your vehicle has aspecific safety
belt assembly which ismade up of one buckle and one tonguethat are
designed to be used as a pair.Failure to follow these precautions
couldincrease the risk and/or severity of injuryin a
collision.
14. 13RWARNINGLock the doors of your vehicle beforedriving to
lessen the risk of the doorcoming open in a collision.Your vehicle
is equipped with a dual lockingmode retractor on the shoulder belt
portion ofthe combination lap/shoulder safety belt forfront seat
passenger and rear seat outboardpassengers.Dual Locking Mode
RetractorsVehicle Sensitive (Emergency) Locking ModeIn this
operating mode, the shoulder beltretractor will allow the occupant
freedom ofmovement, locking tight only on hard braking,hard
cornering or impacts of approximately5 mph (8 km/h) or more.The
front seat belt retractor can also be made tolock by
pulling/jerking on the belt.Automatic Locking ModeIn this operating
mode, the shoulder beltretractor will be automatically locked and
remainlocked when the combination lap/shouldersafety belt is
buckled, and does not allow theoccupant freedom of movement. This
modeprovides the following:qA tight lap/shoulder belt fit on
occupantqChild seat/infant carrier installation
restraintRWARNINGRear-facing infant seats should never beplaced in
the front seat.This mode must be used when installing a childseat
on the front passenger seat and rearoutboard seats where dual
locking retractors areprovided.
15. To switch the retractor from the emergencylocking mode to
the automatic locking mode,perform the following steps:1. Buckle
the lap/shoulder combination belt.2. Grasp the shoulder portion of
the belt and14pull downward until all of the belt isextracted, and
when allowed to retract, aclicking sound will be heard. At this
time,the belt retractor is in the automatic lockingmode (child
restraint mode).3. A clicking sound will continue to be heardas the
belt is allowed to retract. Thisindicates that the retractor is in
theautomatic locking mode.NOTE: When the combination
lap/shoulderbelt is unbuckled and allowed toretract completely, the
retractor willswitch back to the vehicle sensitive(emergency)
locking mode. See thedetailed instructions under Safety Seatsfor
Children in this chapter.Combination Lap and ShoulderBeltsWhile
your vehicle is in motion, the combinationlap and shoulder belt
adjusts to your movement.However, if you brake hard, corner hard or
ifyour truck receives an impact of 5 mph(8 km/h) or more, the
combination lap/shoulderbelt locks and helps reduce your
forwardmovement. The front seat belt systems can alsobe made to
lock by jerking on the shoulder belt.NOTE: The rear belts cannot be
made to lockup by jerking on shoulder belt.
16. After you get into your vehicle, close the doorand lock it.
Then adjust the seat to the positionthat suits you best.To fasten
the beltPull the combination lap/shoulder belt from theretractor so
that the shoulder portion of the beltcrosses your shoulder and
chest. Be sure the beltis not twisted. If it is, remove the twist.
Insertthe belt tongue into the proper buckle until youhear a snap
and feel it latch. Make sure thetongue is securely fastened to the
buckle bypulling on tongue.15RWARNINGUse the shoulder belt on the
outsideshoulder only. Never wear the shoulderbelt under the arm.
Never swing it aroundthe neck over the inside shoulder. Neveruse a
single belt for more than oneperson. Failure to follow these
precautionscould increase the risk and/or severity ofinjury in a
collision.
17. To tighten the lap portion of the belt, pull up onthe
shoulder belt until it fits you snugly. Thebelt should rest as low
on your hips as possible.16RWARNINGUse the shoulder belt on the
outsideshoulder only. Never wear the shoulderbelt under the arm.
Never swing it aroundthe neck over the inside shoulder. Neveruse a
single belt for more than oneperson. Failure to follow these
precautionscould increase the risk and/or severity ofinjury in a
collision.Due to folding rear seats, sometimes the bucklesand
tongues toward the center of the vehiclemay be hidden by the rear
edge of the seatcushion. Pull them out so they will be
accessible.While you are fastened in the seat belt, thecombination
lap and shoulder belt adjusts toyour movement. However, if you
brake hard,turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impactof 5 mph
(8 km/h) or more, the lap andshoulder belt will become locked and
helpreduce your forward movement.Adjustable Lap Belts Without
RetractorsThe lap belts for center side facing (Jump seat)do not
have retractors, but do have a lockingadjustable tongue. They
should be shortened andfastened to buckle when you are not using
them.To lengthen your belt, tip the belt tongue at aright angle to
the belt and pull the belt overyour lap until the tongue reaches
the buckle.
18. Fastening occupant safety lap beltsTo fasten the belt, pull
the belt across your hipsand insert the tongue into the correct
buckle onyour seat until you hear a snap and feel it latch.Make
sure the buckle is securely fastened bypulling tongue.Adjust the
belt so that it fits snugly and as lowas possible around the
hips:qIf you need to lengthen the belt, unfasten it17and repeat the
procedure above.qIf you need to shorten the belt, pull on theloose
end of the webbing.To unfasten the belt:1. Push the release button
on the buckle. Thisallows the tongue to unlatch from
thebuckle.
19. 18DUnfastening the outboard lap/shoulder belts2. While the
belt retracts, guide the tongue toits stowed position. If you do
not guide thetongue, it may strike you or part of thevehicle.How to
Untwist or Unjam a Safety BeltRetractorIf you should jam the lap
belt retractor byallowing the belt to retract when it is
twisted,you can free the webbing with this procedure:1. Pull on the
belt with both hands to tighten iton the retractor spool.2. Feed
the belt back into the retractor until itis completely retracted.
Repeat previous stepif necessary.3. Pull the belt out of the
retractor as far as itwill go and untwist the belt or remove
theobject that is jamming the belt. Let the beltretract.4. Then,
pull the belt out and let it retractseveral times to make sure that
the beltworks properly.
20. 19Procedure to Correct a Twisted SafetyShoulder Belt at the
D Ring (if soequipped) Front and/or Rear OutboardSeating
PositionsNOTE: The restraint system shown in thefollowing figures
may be different thanthe restraint system in your vehicle.However,
use these figures and thisprocedure to correct a twisted
safetyshoulder belt at any outboard seatingposition that has a D
ring.
21. 1. Grasp the belt webbing at the D ring. See20Figure 2.2.
Rotate and fold the belt webbing over itselfas required to remove
the twist.3. Feed the folded portion of the belt throughthe D
ring.
22. 4. When completed, the safety belt should look21like Figure
3.Safety Belt Extension AssemblyFor some people, the safety belt
may be tooshort even when it is fully extended. You canadd about
eight inches (20 cm) to the belt lengthwith a safety belt extension
assembly (partnumber 611C22). Safety belt extensions areavailable
at no cost from your dealer.Use only extensions manufactured by the
samesupplier as the safety belt. Manufactureridentification is
located at the end of the webbingon the label. Also, use the safety
belt extensiononly if the safety belt is too short for you
whenfully extended. Do not use extension to change thefit of the
shoulder belt across the torso.
23. 22RWARNINGFailure to follow these instructions willaffect
the performance of the safety beltsand increase the risk of
personal injury.Safety Belt MaintenanceCheck your safety belt
system periodically tomake sure that it works properly and
isntdamaged. If the webbing shows any wear, nicksor cuts, have it
examined by a qualifiedtechnician to determine if replacement
isnecessary. Always have your safety belt systemchecked after a
collision by a qualifiedtechnician.All safety belt assemblies,
including retractors,buckles, front seat belt buckle support
assemblies(slide bar) (if so equipped), child safety seattether
bracket assemblies (if so equipped), andattaching hardware, should
be inspected afterany collision. Ford recommends that all
safetybelt assemblies used in vehicles involved in acollision be
replaced. However, if the collisionwas minor and a qualified
technician finds thatthe belts do not show damage and continue
tooperate properly, they do not need to bereplaced. Safety belt
assemblies not in useduring a collision should also be inspected
andreplaced if either damage or improper operationis noted.Cleaning
the Safety BeltsClean the safety belts with any mild soapsolution
that is recommended for cleaningupholstery or carpets. Do not
bleach or dye thebelt webbing because this may weaken it.
24. Air Bag Supplemental RestraintSystem (SRS)Driver air bag
(F-150 F-250 under 8500lbs. only)Your vehicle is equipped with a
driver side airbag supplemental restraint system located in
thesteering wheel and identified by the lettersSRS in the center of
the wheel.The driver air bag is a Supplemental RestraintSystem
(SRS), provided in addition to the driverlap/shoulder belt, and is
designed tosupplement the protection provided to aproperly belted
driver in moderate to severefrontal collisions. The supplemental
air bagsystem does not provide restraint to the lowerbody.The
Importance of Wearing Safety Belts23RWARNINGSafety belts must be
worn by all vehicleoccupants to be properly restrained andhelp
reduce the risk of injury in acollision.RWARNINGAll occupants of
the vehicle, including thedriver, should always wear their
safetybelts, even when an air bag SupplementalRestraint System is
provided.
25. There are four very important reasons to usesafety belts
even with an air bag system. Useyour safety belts to:qhelp keep you
in the proper seating position(away from the air bag) when it
inflatesqreduce the risk of harm in rollover, side orrear impact
collisions, because an air bag isnot designed to inflate in such
situationsqreduce the risk of harm in frontal collisionsthat are
not severe enough to activate thesupplemental air bagqreduce the
risk of being thrown from yourvehicleThe Importance of Being
Properly SeatedIn a collision, the air bag must inflate
extremelyfast to help provide additional protection foryou. In
order to do this, the air bag must inflatewith considerable force.
If you are not seated ina normal riding position with your back
againstthe seatback, the air bag may not protect youproperly and
could possibly hurt you as itinflates.24RWARNINGDo not place
objects or mount equipmenton or near the air bag cover on
thesteering wheel or in front seat areas thatmay come in contact
with a deploying airbag. Failure to follow this instruction
mayincrease the risk of personal injury in theevent of a
collision.
26. How the Air Bag Supplemental RestraintSystem OperatesThe
air bag supplemental restraint system hastwo main parts. One part
is the air bag systemwith the driver air bag and inflator located
inthe center of the steering wheel. The second partis the
electrical system, which has impactsensors, and a diagnostic
module, and backuppower supply. The diagnostic module monitorsits
own internal circuits and the supplemental airbag electrical system
readiness, including theimpact sensors, the system wiring, the air
bagsystem readiness light, air bag power, and theair bag
ignitor.25The location of the air bag and warning label
27. The air bag system uses a readiness light and atone to
indicate the condition of the system. Thereadiness light is in the
instrument cluster. Whenyou turn the ignition to the ON position,
thislight will illuminate for approximately six (6)seconds and then
turn off. This indicates that thesystem is operating normally.
NOTE:Maintenance of the air bag system is notrequired.A problem
with the system is indicated by oneor more of the following: the
readiness light willeither flash or stay lit, or it will not light,
or agroup of five beeps will be heard.26RWARNINGIf any of these
things happen, evenintermittently, have the air bag systemserviced
at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercurydealer immediately.Tone generatorThe
air bag readiness light indicates the air bagsystem condition.
However, a series of five setsof five beeps will be heard only if
the readinesslight does not work and there is a problem withthe air
bag system. This also means that the AirBag Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) is inneed of service. The tone pattern will
repeat(five sets of five beeps) periodically until theproblem and
light are repaired. Unless serviced,the Air Bag Supplemental
Restraint System maynot function properly in the event of a
collision.RWARNINGDo not attempt to service, repair, ormodify the
Air Bag SupplementalRestraint System or its fuses. See yourFord or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
28. The air bag system is designed to stay out ofsight until it
is activated. The air bag system isdesigned to deploy in frontal
and front-angledcollisions more severe than hitting a parkedvehicle
of similar size and weight head-on atabout 28 mph (45 km/h).
Because the systemsenses the crash severity rather than
vehiclespeed, some frontal collisions at speeds above28 mph (45
km/h) will not inflate the air bag.The system activates when the
sensors detect aforward deceleration equal to or greater than
thedeceleration experienced if you would driveyour vehicle into a
solid wall at 14 mph. Insome side impacts, the forward deceleration
ofyour vehicle can be great enough to deploy yourair bag.The
following four steps show how the air bagsystem works:1. Sensors in
the vehicle will detect the degree27of severity of a frontal
impact. When thesensor system is activated, electric currentflows
to the inflator and the system ignitesthe gas generant.2. The
propellant then rapidly burns in themetal container. The rapid
burning producesnitrogen gas and small amounts of dust. Thenitrogen
gas and dust are cooled and filteredduring inflation of the air
bag.3. The inflating supplemental air bag splitsopen the trim
cover. The supplemental airbag then rapidly unfolds and inflates in
frontof the driver.NOTE: STEPS 1-3 TAKE PLACE IN AFRACTION OF A
SECOND.
29. 4. After inflation, the gas empties through holes28in the
air bag. The air bag deflates at once.The surface of the air bags
and the vehicleinterior may be dusted with a powdery residue.The
powder is cornstarch or talcum powder,which is used to lubricate
the air bag as itinflates, and sodium compounds such as
sodiumcarbonates (e.g., baking soda), and possibly avery small
amount of sodium hydroxide thatmay be irritating to the skin and
eyes, but is nottoxic.Right after air bag inflation, you may
noticesmoke (from the powder and dust) and smellthe burnt
propellant. This is normal.RWARNINGAir bag system components get
hot afterinflation. Do not touch them afterinflation.Air bags may
not inflate in certain frontalcollisions, even though the vehicle
may be badlydamaged. The fact that your air bag did notinflate in
such a collision does not mean thatsomething is wrong with the air
bag system.Rather, it means the crash forces were not severeenough
to need an air bag to prevent seriousinjury.
30. 29Inflated driver side air bagRWARNINGIf the air bag is
inflated, THE AIR BAGWILL NOT FUNCTION AGAIN ANDMUST BE REPLACED
IMMEDIATELY. Ifthe air bag is not replaced, the unrepairedarea will
increase the risk of injury in acollision.
31. Disposal of supplemental air bag equippedvehiclesFor
disposal of air bags or air bag equippedvehicles, see your local
Ford or Lincoln-Mercurydealer, or refer to the procedures in the
1995Ford Service Manual. Information on how toorder a service
manual is available at anauthorized Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
Youcan also order a service manual using the orderform in the
Accessories chapter of your OwnerGuide.Service and information
labelsService and information labels are attached tothe sun visors,
the headliner above the sunvisors (Canadian vehicles), and the
radiatorsupport in the engine compartment.30
32. 31The label located on the back of the drivers sun
visor
33. Label on radiator support in the engine compartmentSafety
Restraints for ChildrenIn the U.S. and Canada, you are required by
lawto use safety restraints for children. If smallchildren ride in
your vehicle this generallyincludes children who are four years old
oryounger and who weigh 40 pounds (18 kg) orless you must put them
in safety seats thatare made specially for children. Safety
beltsalone do not provide maximum protection forthese children.
Check your local and state lawsfor specific
requirements.32RWARNINGNever let a passenger hold a child on hisor
her lap while the vehicle is moving.The passenger cannot protect
the childfrom injury in a collision.
34. 33RWARNINGPassengers should not be allowed to ridein the
cargo area. Persons not riding in aseat with a fastened seat belt
are muchmore likely to suffer serious injury in acollision. Cargo
should always be securedto prevent it from shifting and
causingdamage to the vehicle or harm topassengers.RWARNINGCarefully
follow all of the manufacturersinstructions included with the
safety seatyou put in your vehicle. If you do notinstall and use
the safety seat properly,the child may be injured in a sudden
stopor collision.When possible, put children in the rear seat
ofyour vehicle. Accident statistics suggest thatchildren are safer
when properly restrained inthe rear seating positions than in the
frontseating positions.RWARNINGDo not install a child seat in a
centerfacing jump seat.RWARNINGSafety belts and seats can become
hot in avehicle that has been closed up in sunnyweather; they could
burn a small child.Check seat covers and buckles before youplace a
child anywhere near them.
35. 34RWARNINGNever leave a child unattended in
yourvehicle.Safety Belts for ChildrenChildren who are too large for
child safety seatsshould always wear safety belts. (See
instructionswith your child seat, or contact its manufacturer,to
determine maximum size of child that willsafely fit in the
seat.)RWARNINGIf safety belts are not properly worn andadjusted as
described, the risk of seriousinjury to the child in a collision
will bemuch greater.If the shoulder belt portion of one of the lap
andshoulder belts can be positioned so that it doesnot cross or
rest in front of the childs face orneck, the child should wear the
lap and shoulderbelt. Moving the child closer to the center of
thevehicle may help provide a good shoulder beltfit.RWARNINGIf the
shoulder belt cannot be properlypositioned, move the child to one
of theseats with a lap belt only (preferably in arear seat) and use
the lap belt.Lap belts and the lap belt portion of lap andshoulder
belts should always be worn snuglyand below the hips, touching the
childs thighs.
36. 35RWARNINGTo reduce the risk of serious injury in
acollision, children should always ride withthe seatback
upright.Safety Seats for ChildrenUse a safety seat that is
recommended for thesize and weight of the child. Always follow
thesafety seat manufacturers instructions wheninstalling and using
the safety seat.Ford recommends the use of a child safety
seathaving a top tether strap. Install the child safetyseat in a
seating position which is capable ofproviding a tether anchorage.
For moreinformation on top tether straps see AttachingSafety Seats
With Tether Straps in this chapter.When installing a child safety
seat, be sure touse the correct safety belt buckle for that
seatingposition making sure the tongue is securelyfastened in the
buckle and for a shoulder/lapbelt combination with a sliding tongue
makesure the retractor is in the automatic lockingmode.All child
restraint systems are designed to besecured in vehicle seats by lap
belts or by thelap portion of a lap-shoulder belt.RWARNINGIf you do
not properly secure the safetyseat, the child occupying the seat
may beinjured during a collision or sudden stop.An unsecured safety
seat could also injureother passengers.
37. 36RWARNINGCarefully follow all of the
manufacturersinstructions included with the safety seatyou put in
your vehicle. If you do notinstall and use the safety seat
properly,the child may be injured in a sudden stopor
collision.RWARNINGSeatbacks should be upright for use withchild
safety seats.RWARNINGAlways keep the buckle release buttonpointing
upward and away from the childseat, with the tongue between the
childseat and the release button as shown inthe following
illustration.
38. Installing Child Safety SeatsYour vehicle is equipped with
a dual lockingmode retractor on the shoulder belt portion ofthe
combination lap/shoulder safety belt for thefront seat passenger
and a dual-locking moderetractor for rear outboard passengers.If
you choose to install a forward-facing childsafety seat or infant
carrier in the front seatingpositions, move vehicle seat as far
back aspossible.For seating positions equipped with adual-locking
mode retractor, use the followingprocedure:1. Position the child
seat in the center of the37passenger seat.2. Pull down on shoulder
belt, then graspshoulder belt and lap belt together. Figure 1.
39. 3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt38portions
together, route the tongue throughthe child seat according to the
child seatmanufacturers instructions. See Figure 2. Besure that the
belt webbing is not twisted.
40. Routing the lap/shoulder belt4. Insert the belt tongue into
the buckle for thatseating position until you hear and feel
thelatch engage. Figure 3. Make sure tongue islatched securely to
buckle by pulling ontongue.39
41. Buckling the belt5. Grasp the shoulder portion of the belt
and40pull downward until all of the belt isextracted and a click is
heard. At this time,the retractor is in the automatic lockingmode
(child seat restraint mode). Figure 4.NOTE: The dual-locking mode
retractor mustbe in the automatic locking mode toproperly restrain
a child.
42. 41Setting the retractor to automatic locking mode6. Allow
the belt to retract. Pull up on theshoulder webbing. A clicking
sound will beheard as the belt retracts. This indicates
theretractor is in the automatic locking mode.Push down on the
child seat while you pullup on the belt to remove any slack in
thebelt. Figures 5 and 6.
43. 42
44. 437. Before placing the child in the child seat,forcibly
tilt the seat from side to side, andtug it forward to make sure
that the seat issecurely held in place, Figure 7.Checking that the
seat is secure
45. 8. Double check that the retractor is in the44automatic
locking mode. Try to pull morebelt out of the retractor. If you
cannot, thebelt is in the automatic locking mode,Figure 8.Checking
the retractor9. Check to make sure that the child seat isproperly
secured prior to each use. If theretractor is not locked, repeat
steps 4through 7.To remove the retractor from automatic lockmode,
allow webbing to retract fully to itsstowed position and the
retractor willautomatically switch back to the vehicle
sensitivelocking mode for normal adult usage.
46. 45Installing a Child Safety Seat at the RearCenter Seating
Position with LockingAdjustable Lap Belt1. Lengthen the lap belt.
To lengthen the belt,hold the tongue so that its bottom
isperpendicular to the direction of webbingwhile sliding the tongue
up the webbing.2. Place the child safety seat in the centerseating
position.3. Route the tongue and webbing through thechild seat
according to the child seatmanufacturers instructions.4. Insert the
belt tongue into the proper bucklefor the center seating position
until you heara snap and feel it latch. Make sure thetongue is
securely fastened to the buckle bypulling on tongue.5. Push down on
the child seat while pullingon the loose end of the lap belt
webbing totighten the belt.6. Before placing the child into child
seat,forcibly tilt the child seat from side-to-sideand in forward
directions to ensure that theseat is held securely in place. If the
childseat moves excessively, repeat steps 5through 6, or properly
install the child seatin a different seating position.
47. Attaching Safety Seats With Tether StrapsGeneral
InstructionsSome manufacturers make safety seats thatinclude an
upper tether strap that goes over theseatback and attaches to an
anchoring point.Other manufacturers offer the tether strap as
anaccessory. Contact the manufacturer of yourchild safety seat for
information about orderinga tether strap.You can install a tether
strap anchor bracket tothe cab inner back panel by using a
tetheranchor bracket kit (613D74) available at nocharge from any
Ford dealer.Read and follow the instructions provided withthe kit
carefully for installation of the childtether strap anchor.Follow
the child seat manufacturers instructionsto attach the tether strap
to the tether bracket.Ford recommends placement of tethered
safetyseats in a rear seating position (Crew Cab andSuper Cab with
forward facing rear seat only)with the tether strap installed to
the tetheranchoring point as shown in the instructionsprovided with
the child tether strap anchor kit.46RWARNINGOnly use the tether
attachment holelocations shown in the illustrations. Thetether
anchor may not perform properly ifthe wrong mounting location is
used.
48. If a tethered seat is installed in the front seat,Ford
recommends placement of the tetheredsafety seat in the center front
seating position,with the tether strap secured to the center
rearlap belt tongue or to the webbing of the buckledcenter rear lap
belt behind the child safety seat.The rear lap/shoulder safety
belts should not beused to secure the tether strap of a safety
seatlocated in the front seat.47RWARNINGFailure to follow these
precautions couldincrease the chance of injury in anaccident.In
SuperCabs equipped with center facing jumpseats, the tether strap
anchor bracket should beinstalled only at the center of the cabs
backpanel with the child seat in the front centerseating position.
Installing an anchor bracket atthe right rear of the cab may
increase risk ofinjury to an occupant of the right rear
centerfacing jump seat in the event of a collision orsudden stop.
If a tethered child seat is installedin the right front seating
position, secure thetether strap to the webbing of the buckled
rightrear lap belt.RWARNINGDo not install a child seat in a
centerfacing jump seat.
49. 49Starting Your F-SeriesIgnitionUnderstanding the Positions
of the IgnitionThe positions of the key in the ignition lock
cylinder.ON allows you to test your vehicles warninglights (except
the brake system warning light) tomake sure they work before you
start theengine. The key returns to the ON position oncethe engine
is started and remains in this positionwhile the engine runs.START
cranks the engine. Release the key oncethe engine starts so that
you do not damage thestarter. The key should return to ON when
yourelease it. The START position also allows youto test the brake
warning light.OFF allows you to shut off the engine and
allaccessories without locking the steering wheel orthe automatic
transmission gearshift lever.LOCK locks the steering wheel. It also
locks thegearshift if your vehicles gearshift is on thecolumn.
50. 50RWARNINGLOCK position does not lock the gearshifton
floor-mounted gearshifts. If theparking brake is not set and the
gearshiftis moved out of Park (automatictransmission) or out of
gear (manualtransmission), your vehicle may moveunexpectedly.With
the transfer case in N (Neutral), the vehicleis free to move with
either the automatictransmission in P (Park) or with the
manualtransmission in any driving gear.RWARNINGDo not leave the
vehicle unattended withthe transfer case in the N
(Neutral)position. Always set the parking brakefully and turn off
the ignition whenleaving the vehicle.LOCK is the only position that
allows you toremove the key. The LOCK feature helps toprotect your
vehicle from theft.If the key is stuck in the LOCK position,
movethe steering wheel left or right until the keyturns
freely.ACCESSORY allows some of your vehicleselectrical accessories
such as the radio and thewindshield wipers to operate while the
engine isnot running.In order to turn the key from the ON or
OFFposition to the ACCESSORY position, you mustpush the key release
button if your vehiclesmanual transmission gearshift is mounted on
thefloor.
51. Ignition Key Buzzer or ChimeThe buzzer or chime will sound
if you open thedrivers door while the key is in the ignition.Never
leave your vehicle unattended with thekey in the ignition.Removing
the Key From the IgnitionProcedures for removing your key from
theignition will vary, depending on the type ofgearshift your
vehicle has. Gearshift levers maybe mounted on the steering column
or on thefloor or console.If you have a manual transmission, you
have akey release lever which allows you to removeyour key from the
ignition. The key release leveris on the upper right of the
steering column, justabove the key lock cylinder. The lever
saysPUSH.Key release leverIf your vehicles gearshift lever is
mountedon the column:1. Put the gearshift in Park.2. Set the
parking brake fully before removingyour foot from the service
brake. (This willavoid binding or loading the park gearif you park
on a grade.)513. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
52. 4. Remove the key.If your vehicles gearshift lever is
mountedon the floor:1. Put the gearshift in 1 (First).2. Turn the
ignition key to OFF.3. Set the parking brake fully before
removing52your foot from the service brake.4. Push and hold in the
key release button.5. Turn the key to LOCK.6. Remove the
key.RWARNINGAlways set the parking brake fully andmake sure that
the gearshift is latched inP (Park) (automatic transmission) or
1(First) (manual transmission).With the transfer case in N
(Neutral), the vehicleis free to move with either the
automatictransmission in P (Park) or with the manualtransmission in
any driving gear.RWARNINGDo not leave the vehicle unattended
withthe transfer case in the N (Neutral)position. Always set the
parking brakefully and turn off the ignition whenleaving the
vehicle.
53. 53RWARNINGDo not leave children, unreliable adults,or pets
alone in your vehicle. They couldaccidentally injure themselves or
othersthrough inadvertent operation of thevehicle. Further, on hot,
sunny days,temperatures in a closed vehicle couldquickly become
high enough to causesevere and possibly fatal injuries topeople as
well as animals.Fuel-Injected EnginesNOTE: For owners of
diesel-powered vehicles,refer to the Diesel Engine Owners
GuideSupplement for information on startingyour vehicle.When
starting a fuel-injected engine, the mostimportant thing to
remember is to avoidpressing down on the accelerator before
orduring starting. Only use the accelerator whenyou have problems
getting your vehicle started.See Starting Your Engine in this
chapter fordetails about when to use the accelerator whileyou start
your vehicle.Because your vehicles engine is
electronicallycontrolled by a computer, some controlconditions are
maintained by power from thebattery. If you ever disconnect the
battery, installa new battery, or experience a dead battery,
youmust allow the computer to relearn its idleconditions before
your vehicle will idle at itsbest. To let the engine do this, apply
the parkingbrake, put the gearshift in Park (automatictransmission)
or Neutral (manual transmission),turn off all the accessories, and
start the vehicle.Let the engine idle for at least one minute.
54. If you do not let the engine relearn its idle, theidle
quality of your vehicle may be adverselyaffected until the idle is
relearned. Your vehiclewill eventually relearn its idle while you
driveit, but it takes much longer than if you use theprevious
procedure.Starting your vehiclePreparing to Start Your
Vehicle54RWARNINGDo not start your vehicle in a closedgarage or
other enclosed area. Never sit ina stopped vehicle for more than a
shortperiod of time with the engine running.Exhaust fumes are
toxic. See GuardingAgainst Exhaust Fumes in this chapter formore
instructions.Before you start your vehicle, do the following:1.
Make sure you and all your passengersbuckle your safety belts. See
Safety Restraintsin the Index for more details.2. Make sure the
headlamps and otheraccessories are turned off when starting.3. If
you have an automatic transmission,make sure that the gearshift
lever is in P(Park) and the parking brake is set beforeyou turn the
key.4. If you have a manual transmission, makesure that the parking
brake is fully set, pushthe clutch pedal to the floor, and put
thegearshift into Neutral before you turn thekey. (Remember, the
starter will operate onlyif the clutch pedal is pushed in all the
way).
55. Testing the Warning LightsBefore you start your vehicle,
you should testthe warning lights on the instrument panel tomake
sure that they work. Refer to the WarningLights and Gauges
chapter.If your Brake Warning Light does light up withthe key in
the ON position, you may not havefully released the parking brake
or the brakefluid may be low.Starting Your EngineTo start your
engine:1. Follow the steps under Preparing to StartYour Vehicle at
the beginning of this section.2. Turn the ignition key to the ON
position.3. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when55starting
your engine. DO NOT use theaccelerator while the vehicle is
parked.4. Turn the key to the START position(cranking) until the
engine starts. Allow thekey to return to the ON position after
theengine has started.If you have difficulty in turning the
key,rotate the steering wheel slightly because itmay be binding.For
a cold engine:qAt temperatures 10F (-12C) and below: Ifthe engine
does not start in fifteen (15)seconds on the first try, turn the
key to OFF,wait approximately ten (10) seconds so youdo not flood
the engine, then try again.
56. qAt temperatures above 10F (-12C): If theengine does not
start in five (5) seconds onthe first try, turn the key to OFF,
waitapproximately ten (10) seconds so you do notflood the engine,
then try again.qDo not hold the key in the START positionfor more
than fifteen (15) seconds at a time.For a warm engine:qDo not hold
the key in the START position56for more than five (5) seconds at a
time. Ifthe engine does not start within five (5)seconds on the
first try, turn the key to theOFF position. Wait a few seconds
after thestarter stops, then try again.Whenever you start your
vehicle, release the keyas soon as the engine starts. Excessive
crankingcould damage the starter or flood the engine.After you
start the engine, let it idle for a fewseconds. Keep your foot on
the brake pedal andput the gearshift lever in gear. Release
theparking brake. Slowly release the brake pedaland drive away in
the normal manner.NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with abrake-shift
interlock feature. Thisfeature prevents you from shiftingfrom P
(Park) unless you have thebrake pedal depressed. (The ignitionmust
be in the ON position.) If youcannot shift from P (Park) with
thebrake pedal depressed:1. Apply the parking brake.2. Remove the
key.3. Insert the key and rotate one positionclockwise (ignition in
the OFF position).
57. 574. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N(Neutral). (If the
vehicle is shifted to P(Park), you must repeat the previous
steps.)5. Start the vehicle.If you need to shift out of P (Park) by
using thealternate procedure described above, it ispossible that a
fuse has blown and that yourbrakelamps may also not be functional.
Pleaserefer to the chapter titled Servicing Your F-Seriesin this
Owner Guide for instructions on checkingand replacing
fuses.RWARNINGDO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTILYOU VERIFY THAT THE
BRAKELAMPSARE WORKING.For cold or warm engines:If the engine still
does not start after twoattempts:1. Turn the ignition key to the
OFF position.2. Press the accelerator all the way to the floorand
hold it.3. Turn the ignition key to the START position.4. Release
the ignition key when the enginestarts.5. Release the accelerator
gradually as theengine speeds up. Then drive away in thenormal
manner.If the engine still does not start, the fuel pumpshut-off
switch may have been triggered. Fordirections on how to reset the
switch see FuelPump Shut-Off Switch later in this chapter.
58. A computer system controls the engines idlespeed. When you
start your vehicle, the enginesidle speed normally runs higher than
when itswarmed up. These faster engine speeds willmake your vehicle
move slightly faster than itsnormal idle speed. It should, however,
slowdown after a short time. If it does not, have theidle speed
checked.If the engine idle speed does not slow downautomatically,
do not allow your vehicle to idlefor more than 10 minutes. Have the
vehiclechecked.58RWARNINGExtended idling at high engine speeds
canproduce very high temperatures in theengine and exhaust system,
creating therisk of fire or other damage.RWARNINGDo not park, idle,
or drive your vehicle indry grass or other dry ground cover.
Theemission system heats up the enginecompartment and exhaust
system, whichcan start a fire.If you consistently start your
vehicle in subzerotemperatures, use an engine block heater (ifyour
vehicle has this option).Engine Block Heater (If equipped)(Standard
in Canada)Engine block heaters are strongly recommendedif you live
in a region where temperatures reach-10F (-23C) or below. An engine
block heaterwarms the engine coolant, which improvesstarting, warms
up the engine faster, and allowsthe heater-defrost system to
respond quickly.
59. 59RWARNINGTo prevent electrical shock, do not useyour
heater with ungrounded electricalsystems or two-pronged (cheater)
adapters.For best results, plug the heater in at least threehours
before you start your vehicle. Using theheater for longer than
three hours will notdamage the engine, so you can plug it in
atnight to start your vehicle the followingmorning.NOTE: Be sure to
disconnect the engine blockheater before driving your vehicle.If
the Engine Cranks but DoesNot Start or Does Not Start Aftera
CollisionFuel Pump Shut-off SwitchIf the engine cranks but does not
start or doesnot start after a collision, the fuel pump
shut-offswitch may have been triggered. The shut-offswitch is a
device intended to stop the fuelpump when your vehicle has been
involved in asubstantial jolt.Once the shut-off switch is
triggered, you mustreset the switch by hand before you can
startyour vehicle.
60. Fuel pump shut-off switch locationNOTE: Refer to the
Motorhome Class A60Chassis Owner Guide for informationregarding the
fuel pump shut-offswitch for your motorhome chassis.RWARNINGIf you
see or smell fuel, do not reset theswitch or try to start your
vehicle. Haveall the passengers get out of the vehicleand call the
local fire department or atowing service.If your engine cranks but
does not start after acollision or substantial jolt:1. Turn the
ignition key to the OFF position.2. Check under the vehicle for
leaking fuel.3. If you do not see or smell fuel, push the redreset
button down. If the button is alreadyset, you may have a different
mechanicalproblem.4. Turn the ignition key to the ON position fora
few seconds, then turn it to the OFFposition.
61. 615. Check under the vehicle again for leakingfuel. If you
see or smell fuel, do not startyour vehicle again. If you do not
see orsmell fuel, you can try to start your vehicleagain.6. Check
all vehicle warning lights beforedriving your vehicle.Reset button
for fuel pump shut-off switchGuarding Against Exhaust FumesCarbon
monoxide, although colorless andodorless, is present in exhaust
fumes. Takeprecautions to avoid its dangerous effects.RWARNINGDo
not start your vehicle in a closedgarage or other enclosed area.
Never sit ina stopped vehicle for more than a shortperiod of time
with the engine running.Exhaust fumes are toxic. See
GuardingAgainst Exhaust Fumes in this chapter formore
instructions.RWARNINGIf you smell exhaust fumes inside yourvehicle,
have your dealer inspect yourvehicle immediately. Do not drive if
yousmell exhaust fumes.
62. Have the exhaust and body ventilation systemschecked
whenever:qyour vehicle is raised for serviceqthe sound of the
exhaust system changesqyour vehicle has been damaged in a
collisionImprove your ventilation by keeping all air inletvents
clear of snow, leaves, and other debris.If the engine is idling
while you are stopped inan open area for long periods of time, open
thewindows at least one inch (2.5 cm). Also, adjustthe heating or
air conditioning to bring inoutside air.qHEATING Set fan speed at
MEDIUM orHIGH, the function selector knob on VENT,FLOOR, MIX, or
the DEFROST symbol andthe temperature control knob on any
desiredposition.qAIR CONDITIONING Set the fan speed atMEDIUM or
HIGH, the function selectorknob on NORM or VENT and thetemperature
control knob on any desiredposition.62
63. 63Warning Lights andGaugesThe instrument panel (dashboard)
on yourvehicle is divided into several different sections.The
illustrations on the following pages showthe major parts of the
instrument panel that aredescribed in this chapter. Some items
shownmay not be on all vehicles.Your vehicle has one of the
following clusters:qA mechanical clusterqA mechanical cluster with
tachometerIf you are not sure which cluster your vehiclehas, check
the diagrams on the following pagesof this section.
64. Mechanical cluster64
65. 65Mechanical cluster with tachometer
66. The Mechanical ClusterThe following warning lights and
gauges are onthe mechanical cluster. All of the warning lightsand
gauges alert you to possible problems withyour vehicle. Some of the
lights listed areoptional. The following sections detail what
eachof these indicators means.Brake System Warning LightThe red
warning light for the brakes can showthree things that either the
parking brake isnot fully released, that the brake fluid level
islow in the master cylinder reservoir or thevacuum pressure is low
on diesel enginevehicles. If the fluid level is low, the
brakesystem should be checked by a qualified servicetechnician.This
light comes on when you turn the ignitionkey to START to verify
that the indicator bulb isworking. If the light stays on or comes
on afteryou have released the parking brake fully, havethe
hydraulic brake system serviced.66RWARNINGThe BRAKE light indicates
that the brakesmay not be working properly. Have thebrakes checked
immediately.Brake warning light symbols
67. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning LightTo check the amber ABS
brake warning lightturn the ignition key to ON. The ABS
brakewarning light should glow momentarily.NOTE: If it does not
glow momentarily, haveyour vehicles electrical system
checkedimmediately.NOTE: If the ABS brake warning light beginsto
flash in a repeatable flash sequence,check the rear anti-lock
systemcontinuous power fuse and brake lightsfor proper
operation.67Anti-lock warning light symbolRWARNINGIf the anti-lock
brake system warninglight remains on or comes on whiledriving, have
the braking system checkedby a qualified service technician as
soonas possible.NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-locksystem, and
the brake warning light isnot lit, the anti-lock system is
disabledbut normal brake function remainsoperational.
68. Safety Belt Warning Light and ChimeThis warning light and
chime remind you tofasten your safety belt. The following
conditionswill take place:qIf the safety belt is not buckled when
the keyis turned to the ON position, the light comeson for 1 to 2
minutes and the chime soundsfor 4 to 8 seconds.qIf the safety belt
is buckled while the light ison and the chime is sounding, both the
lightand chime turn off.qIf the safety belt is buckled before
theignition is turned to the ON position, neitherthe light nor the
chime will come on.Safety belt warning light symbolCheck Engine
Warning LightThe Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II)system
consists of the hardware and softwarenecessary to monitor the
operation of thepowertrain. The OBD II system is designed tocheck
the function of the vehicles powertraincontrol system during normal
operation. If anemission problem is detected, the Check
EngineWarning Light (in the cluster) is turned on.68
69. Check engine warning light symbolModification or additions
to the vehicle maycause incorrect operation of the OBD II
system.Additions such as burglar alarms, cellularphones, and CB
radios must be carefullyinstalled. Do not install these devices by
tappinginto or running wires close to powertrain controlsystem
wires or components.The light comes on briefly when you turn
theignition key to ON, but it should turn off whenthe engine
starts. If the light does not come onwhen you turn the ignition to
ON or if it comeson and stays on when you are driving, haveyour
vehicle serviced as soon as possible. Thisindicates a possible
problem with one of thevehicles emission control systems. You do
notneed to have your vehicle towed in.If the light turns on and off
at one (1) secondintervals while you are driving the vehicle,
itmeans that the engine is misfiring. If thiscondition persists,
damage could occur to theengine or catalytic convertor. Have your
vehicleserviced at the first opportunity. You do notneed to have
your vehicle towed in.If the light turns on and off on rare
occasionswhile you are driving, it means that amalfunction occurred
and the condition correcteditself.69
70. NOTE: If your light truck is equipped with70dual fuel
tanks, the CHECK ENGINElight may come on if fuel is restrictedto
the engine or if the fuel flow ismomentarily disrupted because of
anempty fuel tank before you switched tothe auxiliary fuel tank.
This conditionis normal and the light should go offafter full fuel
flow is restored.An example of a condition which corrects
itselfoccurs when an engine running out of fuelbegins to misfire.
In this case, the Check EngineWarning Light may turn on and will
then set aDiagnostic Trouble Code indicating that theengine was
misfiring while the last of the fuelwas being consumed. After
refueling, the CheckEngine Warning Light will turn off after
thevehicle has completed three consecutive warmup cycles without a
misfire condition occurring.A warm up cycle consists of engine
start from acold condition (engine at ambient temperature)and
running until the engine reaches normaloperating temperature.On the
fourth engine start up, the Check EngineWarning Light will turn off
as soon as theengine begins to crank. It is not necessary tohave
the engine serviced.Under certain conditions, the Check
EngineWarning Light may come on if the fuel cap isnot properly
installed. If the Check EngineWarning Light comes on and you
suspect thatthe fuel cap is not properly installed, pull off
theroad as soon as it is safely possible and turn offthe engine.
Remove and replace the fuel cap,making sure it is properly
seated.
71. After completing the three consecutive warm upcycles and on
the fourth engine start up, theCheck Engine Warning Light should
turn off. Ifthe light does not go off after the fourth
enginerestart, have your vehicle serviced by yourdealer or a
qualified technician.Charging System LightThis light, shown as a
battery symbol on yourcluster, indicates that your battery is not
beingcharged and that you need to have the electricalsystem
checked.The charging system lightThis light comes on every time you
turn theignition to the ON or START position (engineoff). The light
should go off when the enginestarts and the alternator begins to
charge.If the light stays on or comes on when theengine is running,
have the electrical systemchecked as soon as possible.Supplemental
Air Bag Readiness Light andTone GeneratorThis light illuminates for
six seconds when theignition is turned to the ON position. If the
lightfails to illuminate, continues to flash, remains on,or if a
series of five beeps is heard, have thesystem serviced as soon as
possible.71
72. Supplemental air bag readiness lightBattery Voltage Gauge
(Voltmeter)This gauge shows you the battery voltage whenthe
ignition key is in the ON position.If you are running electrical
accessories (whenthe engine is off, or idling at a low speed),
thepointer may move toward the lower end of thenormal band. If it
stays outside the normal bandarea, have your vehicles electrical
systemchecked as soon as it is safely possible.If the battery is
operating under cold weatherconditions, the pointer may indicate in
the upperrange of the NORMAL band while the battery ischarging. If
you are running electrical accessorieswith the engine off or idling
at a low speed, orthe battery is not fully charged, the pointer
maymove toward the lower end of the NORMALband.If it stays outside
the NORMAL band, have yourvehicles electrical system checked as
soon as itis safely possible.Battery voltage gauge72
73. Engine Oil Pressure GaugeThis gauge indicates the engines
oil pressure,not the oil level. However, if your engines oillevel
is low, it could affect the oil pressure. Withthe engine running,
the pointer should moveinto the NORMAL band. If the pointer
dropsbelow the NORMAL band while the engine isrunning, you have
lost oil pressure andcontinued operation will cause severe
enginedamage.If you lose engine oil pressure:1. Pull off the road
as soon as safely possible.2. Shut off the engine immediately or
severe73engine damage could result.3. Check the engines oil level,
following theinstructions on checking and adding engineoil. Refer
to Engine oil in the Index. If youdo not follow these instructions,
you orothers could be injured. To assure anaccurate reading, your
vehicle should be onlevel ground.4. If the level is low, add only
as much oil asnecessary before you start the engine again.Do not
overfill. Do not operate the engine ifthe pointer is below the
NORMAL band,regardless of the oil level. Contact yournearest dealer
for further service actions.Engine oil pressure gauge
74. High Beam LightThis light comes on when the headlamps
areturned on high beam or when you flash thelights.High beam
indicator lightHeadlamps On Alert ChimeThis chime will sound if you
open the doorwhile the headlamps or parklamps are on.Fuel GaugeThe
fuel gauge displays approximately howmuch fuel is in the fuel tank
only when theignition switch is ON.The fuel gauge indicator may
vary slightly whenthe vehicle is in motion.With ignition switch
OFF, the fuel gaugeindicator may drift from the ignition switch
ONposition.Fuel gauge74
75. Engine Coolant Temperature GaugeThis gauge tells you the
temperature of theengine coolant, not the coolant level. If
thecoolant is not at its proper level or mixture, thegauge
indicator will not be accurate.The pointer moves from the C (cold)
mark intothe Normal band as the engine coolant warmsup. It is
acceptable for the pointer to fluctuatewithin the Normal band under
normal drivingconditions. Under certain driving conditions,such as
heavy stop and go traffic or driving uphills in hot weather, the
pointer may indicate atthe top of the Normal band.If, under any
circumstances, the pointer movesabove the NORMAL band, the engine
coolant isoverheating and continued operation may causeengine
damage.If your engine coolant overheats:1. Pull off the road as
soon as it is safely75possible.2. Turn off the engine. If you do
not stop theengine as soon as safely possible, severeengine damage
could result.3. Let the engine cool. DO NOT REMOVECOOLANT SYSTEM
FILL CAP UNTILTHE ENGINE IS COOL.4. Check the coolant level
following theinstructions on checking and adding coolantto your
engine, see Engine Coolant in theIndex. If you do not follow
theseinstructions, you or others could be injured.For instructions
on checking and adding coolantto your engine, see Engine coolant in
the Index. Ifyou do not follow these instructions, you orothers
could be injured.
76. Engine coolant temperature gaugeSpeedometerThe speedometer
tells you how many miles(kilometers) per hour your vehicle is
moving.Your vehicle contains a speedometer whichreceives its input
from the Anti-Lock brakesensor. The speedometer is also used to
providea speed signal for correct operation of thevehicles
Powertrain Control Module (PCM),electronic transmission, and speed
control (if soequipped). Because of this, it is veryIMPORTANT to
change the speedometersinternal conversion constant if the size of
thetires on the vehicle is changed. Changing theconversion constant
to the proper value whenthe tires are changed will also ensure that
thespeedometer retains the original factory-setaccuracy. NOTE: The
conversion constant canonly be changed six times once the
vehicleleaves the factory. Your Ford dealership servicepersonnel
can change the conversion constant.Some vehicles are equipped with
a vehicle speed(MPH/km/h) limiting device that is containedwithin
the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).The purpose of this device is
to maintain peakvehicle speed below a specified limit.
(Vehiclespeed limits may vary based on enginedisplacement).76
77. If you are experiencing an engine cut-outcondition at high
speeds, it may be the result ofthis limiting device. It is a normal
condition andcan be avoided by reducing
vehicle/enginespeed.SpeedometerOdometer/Trip OdometerThe Liquid
Crystal Display (LCD) odometer is acombination trip odometer and
total odometer.The total odometer is normally displayed. To seethe
trip odometer, press and release the Selectbutton on the upper
right side of thespeedometer. To zero out the trip odometer,press
and release the Reset button on theupper left side of the
speedometer while the tripodometer is displayed. If the trip
odometer isdisplayed, press and release the Select buttonto return
the display to the total odometer value.77
78. Tachometer (If equipped)The tachometer will show you the
enginesspeed measured in revolutions per minute(RPM).The tachometer
may move slightly when the keyis placed in the ACC or ON position,
with theengine off. This is normal and does not affectthe
performance of the tachometer when theengine is running.Some
vehicles are equipped with an enginespeed (RPM) limiting device
contained withinthe Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Thepurpose of
this device is to maintain peakengine speed (RPM) below a specified
limit. Thisfeature is only evident on automatic
transmissionvehicles when shifting manually (1, 2, D) and onall
manual transmission units. (Engine speedlimits may vary based on
engine displacement).If you are experiencing an engine
cut-outcondition at high speeds, it may be the result ofthis
limiting device. It is a normal condition andcan be avoided by
reducing vehicle/enginespeed.Tachometer78
79. Instrument Panel Controls79NOTE: The following section does
not applyto Stripped Chassis vehicles. See yourBody Builders
instructions for locationand operation of controls for
climatecontrol systems, lamps, radio andwindshield
wiper/washer.
80. Instrument Panel, Controls and Mechanical Cluster
withTachometer80
81. The Climate Control SystemsYour vehicle is equipped with a
controlassembly designed to handle either acombination A/C-Heater
System or aHeater-Only System.Instrument Panel RegistersThere are
four registers in the instrument panel.Each of these registers
contain a louver assemblywhich can be manually adjusted to direct
airflowup, down, left, right, and positive shut-off. Anillustration
of the register locations follows.Instrument panel registersAir
Conditioner and Heater (If equipped)The control for your air
conditioning and heatersystem is located at the center of the
instrumentpanel below the radio and will operate onlywhen the
ignition key is turned to the ONposition. Your air conditioner and
heater willheat and/or cool your vehicle interior dependingon the
function position and temperature youselect. The function selector
control knob allowsyou to select heating or cooling and
determinewhere the air will be directed. The temperaturecontrol
knob setting determines the temperatureof the air that flows into
the vehicle.81
82. To turn your air conditioner and heater systemon, select
any position except OFF. This will turnthe fan on and allow airflow
into the vehicle. Toturn your air conditioner and heater off,
selectOFF. This will turn the fan off and stop airflowfrom coming
into the vehicle.Temperature selectionThe temperature knob is the
rotating knoblocated at the center of of the control withtapered
RED and BLUE bands surrounding mostof the knob. The wide RED part
of the band(full right) is the heat or warmer area. The wideBLUE
area (full left) is the cooling or cooltemperature area. Any
position selected betweenfull right and full left will give a
temperaturebetween the two extreme temperatures.H Fan speed
adjustmentThe H knob on the control is the fan speedknob which
controls the volume of air flow.Rotate the H knob to the right to
increase theamount of air entering the vehicle. Four fanspeed
positions are available and are indicatedby LO, two separate dots
and HI beside the Hcontrol knob. The HI position provides the
mostair flow.Airflow selectionsVENTUse VENT to bring outside air
through theinstrument panel registers. You can heat the airin this
position by rotating the center knob intothe RED area. The air
CANNOT be cooledbelow the outside temperature regardless of
thecenter knob setting. Select NORM A/C or MAXA/C to get cool air
through the instrumentpanel registers.82
83. NORM A/CSelect NORM A/C to get refrigerated outside
airthrough the instrument panel registers. The A/Cposition is used
for cooling except when it isextremely hot or fast cooling of the
vehicle isneeded. Then, select MAX A/C for fast coolingand return
to NORM A/C when you arecomfortable.MAX A/CThe MAX A/C position
produces cool air morerapidly to provide faster cooling of your
vehicle.This is possible because cooler air is drawn frominside the
passenger area and refrigerated againinstead of using warmer
outside air. Usinginside air will also make the fan sound
louderwhich is normal when using MAX A/C. The airflow will be from
the instrument panel registers.FLOORAir flow will be to the floor
when FLOOR isselected. The air cannot be cooled in the
FLOORposition but can be heated by rotating the centerknob in the
RED area.MIXSelect MIX to get air to the floor and
windshielddefrosters at the same time. If the outsidetemperature is
about 50 (10C) or warmer, theair will also be dehumidified to
removemoisture. This feature will help prevent foggingin humid
weather. The air can be cooled orheated.V DEFSelect V DEF to obtain
maximum air flow tothe windshield. Rotate the center knob into
theRED area for the air temperature required todefrost. When the
outside air temperature is83
84. about 50F (9C) or warmer, the air will bedehumidified to
remove moisture. The air can becooled or heated. Rotate the H knob
on the leftto increase the air flow.Operating TipsThe following
tips will help you to get the mostsatisfaction from your air
conditioning andheater system.qIn humid weather, select V DEF. This
willhelp to prevent windshield fogging. After afew minutes of
operation, you may selectanother air flow position. Rotate the
controlknob to obtain your desired comfort level.qTo prevent
humidity buildup inside yourvehicle, always drive with the
AirConditioning and Heater System turned on.qDo not put objects
under the front seats thatwill interfere with the flow of air under
theseats to the back seat area of your vehicle.qRemove any snow,
ice or leaves from the airintake area of your Air Conditioner
andHeater System which could block the airintake. The intake area
is located at thebottom of the windshield.Standard HeaterThe
control for your Heater system is located inthe center of the
instrument panel below theradio and will operate only when the
ignitionkey is turned to the RUN position. Your Heaterwill heat
and/or ventilate your vehicle interiordepending on the Function and
temperature youselect. The Function Selector knob allows you
toselect heating or ventilation and determinewhere the air will be
directed. The Temperatureknob setting determines the temperature of
theair that flows into the vehicle.84
85. To turn your Heater system on, select anyposition except
OFF. This will turn the fan ONand allow air flow into the vehicle.
Select OFF toturn your Heater off. This will turn the fan offand
stop outside air from coming into thevehicle.Temperature
selectionThe Temperature knob is the rotating knoblocated at the
center of the control with taperedRED and BLUE bands surrounding
most of theknob. The wide RED part of the band (full right)is the
heat or warmer area. The wide BLUE area(full left) is the cool or
unheated temperaturearea. Any position selected between full
rightand full left will give a temperature between thetwo extreme
temperatures. The cool temperatureyou select will not be cooler
than the outsidetemperature.H Fan speed adjustmentThe H knob on the
control is the fan speedknob which controls the volume of air
flow.Rotate the H knob to the right to increase fanspeed and
increase the amount of of air enteringthe vehicle. Four fan speed
positions areavailable and are indicated by LO, two separate85
86. dots and HI beside the H control knob. The HIposition
provides the most air flow.Air flow selectionsVENTUse VENT to bring
outside air through theinstrument panel registers. You can heat the
airin this position by rotating the temperature knobinto the RED
area. The air CANNOT be cooledbelow the outside temperature
regardless of thetemperature knob setting.FLOORAir flow will be to
the floor when FLOOR isselected. The air can be heated by rotating
thetemperature knob into the RED area.MIXSelect MIX to get air to
the floor and windshielddefrosters at the same time.V DEFSelect V
DEF to obtain maximum air flow tothe windshield. Rotate the
temperature knob intothe RED area for the air temperature required
todefrost. Rotate the H knob to increase ordecrease the air
flow.Operating TipsThe following tips will help you to get the
mostsatisfaction from your heater system.qIn humid weather, select
V DEF. This willhelp to prevent windshield fogging. After afew
minutes, you may select another airflowposition.qTo prevent
humidity buildup inside yourvehicle, always drive with the heater
systemturned on.86
87. qDo not put objects under the front seats thatwill
interfere with the flow of air under theseats to the back seat area
of your vehicle.qRemove any snow, ice, or leaves from the airintake
area at the bottom of the windshield.87Climate control knobs
(Heater A/C system)Climate control knobs (heater only)
88. Dual Fuel Tank Selector SwitchNot Available on F-Series
StandardWheelbase (117") (4 x 4)To choose which fuel tank that you
want yourengine to draw fuel from (front or rear) youmust use this
switch. Your fuel gauge willdisplay the amount of fuel available in
thecurrently selected tank.The fuse that protects the fuel tank
selectorcircuit is labeled AUX FUEL TANK SELECTORon your fuse panel
cover.Fuel tank selector switch88
89. The Interior and Exterior LightsTurning On the Exterior
LightsTo turn on your headlamps, parking lamps,marker lamps, and
tail lamps, use the headlampswitch to the left of the steering
column.1. Pull the headlamp control knob toward you89to the first
position. Parking lamps, taillamps and marker lamps are now on.2.
Pull the headlamp control knob toward youto the outer position.
Headlamps are now onin addition to the above.3. Rotate the knob
when it is in an on positionto brighten or dim the instrument
panellamps. Rotate fully counterclockwise tooperate courtesy and
cargo lamps.Headlamp switch
90. Cleaning the Exterior LampsDo not use dry paper towel,
chemical solventsor abrasive cleaners to clean the lamps, as
thesemay cause scratches or crack the lamps.Fog Lamps (If
equipped)The fog lamps rocker switch is located on theinstrument
panel to the right of the steeringcolumn.Fog lamp switchThe fog
lamps act as a supplement to the lowbeam headlamps under limited
visibilityconditions such as rain, snow, dust or fog andoperate
only when the low beam headlamps areon.To maximize fog lamp bulb
life it isrecommended that the fog lamp switch beturned off after
each use prior to turning off theheadlamps.qTo turn the fog lamps
on, push the ON sideof the rocker switch. An indicator light
willglow when the lamps are on.qTo turn off, push the OFF side of
the switch.90
91. Daytime Running Light System(Canadian vehicles only)The
Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turnsthe high beam headlamps on,
with a reducedlight output, when:qThe headlamp system is in the OFF
position,91andqThe vehicle is running, andqThe vehicle has a fully
released parkingbrake.NOTE: You may notice that the lights
flickerwhen the vehicle is turned on or off.This is a normal
condition.RWARNINGThe Daytime Running Light (DRL) systemwill not
illuminate the tail lamps andparking lamps. Turn on your
headlampsat dusk. Failure to do so may result in
acollision.Lighting Up the Instrument Panel and theInterior of Your
VehicleThe instrument panel lights can be turned on bypulling the
headlamp switch toward you toeither the first or outer position.
You canbrighten or dim the instrument panel lights byrotating the
headlamp switch knob.
92. Cargo, Courtesy and Dome LampsThe interior/courtesy lamp is
automaticallyturned on when the driver or passenger door isopened.
Turning the headlamp switch fullycounterclockwise will operate the
interior lampwhen the doors are closed.Interior/Courtesy
lampCombination Cargo and High-MountBrakelampThe combination
cargo/high-mount brakelamp islocated outside the vehicle, directly
over the rearwindow. Use the headlamp control switch toturn on the
cargo lamp and interior courtesylights.A high-mount brakelamp feed
is provided in thetaillamp wiring, in the event an aftermarket
capis installed on the vehicle obscuring thecargo/high-mount
brakelamp on the cab. Thefeed is located at the left rear of the
vehicle,behind the bumper and is marked with a whitetag center
high-mount stop lamp.92
93. 93Cargo/High-mount brakelampRWARNINGDo not drive your
vehicle with thecargo/courtesy light on. Showing a whitelight to
the rear while driving on publicroads is illegal in some
places.Turning On the Dome/Map ReadingLamps (If equipped)The map
lamps are located inside the dome lightassembly, on each side of
the dome light. Eachlamp has its own switch.Map lamps
94. Cleaning the Instrument Panel LensClean the instrument
panel lens with a soft clothand a glass cleaner, such as Ford
Ultra-ClearSpray Glass Cleaner, or equivalent. Do not usepaper
towel or an abrasive cleaner to clean thelens as these may cause
scratches.Cleaning the Interior LampsYour interior dome lamps and
map lamps areplastic and should be cleaned with a milddetergent
diluted in water. Rinse them with clearwater.94
95. Steering Column ControlsThe controls on the steering column
and wheelare designed to give you easy access to thecontrols while
you are driving.The Turn Signal LeverYou can use the turn signal
lever on the left sideof the steering column to:qoperate the turn
signals and cornering lampsqturn the high beams on/offqflash the
lightsqturn the windshield wipers and washer95on/offTurn
SignalsMove the lever up to signal a right turn. Moveit down to
signal a left turn. The correspondingindicator light in the
instrument cluster willflash.If the turn signal stays on after you
turn, movethe lever back to the center (off) position.
96. Turn signal lever and functionsIf the turn indicator light
in the instrumentpanel does not illuminate or remains on
(doesntflash) when you signal a turn, the turn signalingsystem is
malfunctioning. Have this conditioncorrected as soon as possible,
but make sure thatyou use the accepted hand signals in
themeantime.High BeamsTo turn on the high beams, turn the
headlampcontrol knob to the headlamp ON position andpush the turn
signal lever away from you untilit latches. When the high beams are
ON, thehigh beam indicator light on the instrumentpanel comes on.To
turn off the high beams, pull the levertoward you until it latches.
The high beamindicator light turns off.96
97. Headlamp high beam switch and turn signal leverFlashing the
LightsTo flash the headlamps, pull the lever towardyou for a moment
and then release it. Theheadlamps will flash whether the
headlampknob is on or off.Windshield Wipers and WasherTo turn on
the windshield wipers, the ignitionkey must be turned to the ON or
ACC position.Turn the knob on the end of the turn signallever
toward the front of the vehicle. You canturn it to either the LO or
HI speed position.Variable Interval WipersIn addition to two speed
wipers, your vehicle isequipped with wipers that you can set
tooperate at varying intervals. For example, youcan set the
interval so they wipe less often whenit drizzles or more often in
heavier rain.97
98. Interval wiper on turn signal leverTo set the interval
wipers, rotate the knob at theend of the turn signal lever toward
or awayfrom the instrument panel to the intervaloperation you
desire.Windshield WasherTo clean the windshield, push in the end of
thewiper knob. For a constant spray, keep the knobpushed in. After
you release the knob, thewipers operate for two to three cycles
beforeturning off (if wipers were off) or returning toHI, LO, or
the interval setting selected.Do not try to clean the windshield
when thewasher fluid container is empty or activate thewashers at
any time for more than 15 secondscontinuously. This could damage
the washerpump system.98
99. 99RWARNINGIn freezing weather, the washer solutionmay
freeze on the windshield and obscureyour vision. Always warm up
thewindshield with the defroster before youuse the washer fluid. If
you cannot seethrough the windshield clearly, it canincrease the
risk of being involved in acollision.For information about
refilling the washer fluidor replacing your windshield wiper
blades, seeWindshield washer fluid and Wipers in the Index.Hazard
FlasherThe hazard flasher is used to alert other driversto
hazardous situations.The flashers will continue to flash with the
brakepedal depressed.The flashers work whether your vehicle
isrunning or not. The flashers work for up to twohours when the
battery is fully charged and ingood condition without draining the
batteryexcessively. If the flashers run for longer thantwo hours or
if the battery is not fully charged,the battery can be drained.To
use the hazard flasher:1. Push in the flasher button; it will pop
outand the lamps will begin to flash.2. To stop the flashers, push
in the flasherbutton again.NOTE: The flasher button will be
sticking upslightly higher when ON than whenOFF.
100. Hazard flasherHornTo sound the horn, press either horn
pad.Horn location (with speed control option)100
101. 101Tilt Steering (If equipped)RWARNINGNever adjust the
steering wheel when thevehicle is moving.Turn signal and tilt
release wheel leverTo change the position of the
steeringcolumn/wheel, pull the release lever on thecolumn toward
you. Tip the steering wheel tothe desired position. Release the
lever to lock thesteering wheel in place.Be sure the steering wheel
locks in a notch. It isnot infinitely adjustable. Do not adjust
thesteering wheel while the vehicle is in motion.
102. Speed Control (If equipped)Your vehicle has speed control,
so you canautomatically maintain a constant speed above30 mph (50
km/h). The switches to operate thespeed control are on the steering
wheel.Use of radio transmitting equipment that is notFederal
Communications Commission (FCC) orin Canada the Canadian Radio
andTelecommunications Commission (CRTC)approved may cause the speed
control tomalfunction. Therefore, use only properlyinstalled FCC
(CRTC in Canada) approved radiotransmitting equipment in your
vehicle.The speed control switchesTo set the speed control:1. Press
and release the ON switch.2. Accelerate to the desired speed
above10230 mph (50 km/h) using the acceleratorpedal.3. Press the
SET ACCEL switch and release itimmediately to set your speed. If
you keepthis switch pressed, your speed will continueto increase.4.
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.Your vehicle will maintain
the speed you set.
103. If you drive up or down a steep hill, yourvehicle may
momentarily slow down or speedup, even though the speed control is
on. This isnormal.NOTE: If your speed increases above your setspeed
while driving in j (Overdrive)on a downhill grade, you may want
todepress the transmission control switchlocated on the shift lever
to turn offoverdrive to reduce vehicle speed.Speed control cannot
reduce the vehiclespeed if it goes above your set speedon a
downhill grade. For the best fueleconomy during normal
drivingconditions, leave the shift select in j(Overdrive), or
resume as soon aspractical.103RWARNINGDo not use the speed control
in heavytraffic or on roads that are winding,slippery, or
unpaved.In mountainous areas, at higher elevations, orwhen pulling
a trailer, the speed control maynot be able to maintain the preset
speed withthe transmission in overdrive.If your vehicle comes with
a 5-speed manualtransmission, you may prefer to drive in 4(Fourth)
gear, in mountainous areas or at highaltitudes, to improve speed
control performance.In order to downshift (with a
manualtransmission) with the speed control operating,you must press
either the brake or clutch pedallong enough to disengage the speed
control.Wait a second before depressing the clutch againand making
the shift so that the speed controlcan fully return to the idle
position.
104. 104RWARNINGDo not shift the transmission into N(Neutral)
with the speed control on.To maintain a preset speed under the
aboveconditions, with electronically controlledtransmissions press
the Transmission ControlSwitch. The indicator light will turn on
andilluminate the word OFF. This will cancelOverdrive. You can
press the TransmissionControl Switch on or off at any speed. For
thebest fuel economy during normal drivingconditions, press the
Transmission ControlSwitch to turn off the light. This
allowsoverdrive operation.Transmission control switch and Indicator
light
105. Accelerating With the Speed ControlOperatingYou can use
the accelerator pedal to speed upmomentarily. When you take your
foot off theaccelerator, the vehicle will return to the
setspeed.Resetting the Speed ControlTo reset the speed control to a
lower speed,press and hold the COAST switch. Let yourvehicle slow
down to the desired speed andrelease the COAST switch.Your vehicle
has a tap-down featur