FORD F250 1997 Manual PDF

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[CF24390(F )03/96]
If your vehicle's gearshift lever is mounted
on the floor:
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[CF24400(F )03/96]
1. Put the gearshift in 1 (First).
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[CF24410(F )03/96]
2. Turn the ignition key to OFF.
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[CF24420(F )03/96]
3. Set the parking brake fully before removing
your foot from the service brake.
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[CF24430(F )03/96]
4. Push and hold in the key release button.
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[CF24440(F )03/96]
5. Turn the key to LOCK.
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[CF24450(F )03/96]
6. Remove the key.
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[CF24460(F )03/96]
RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure that the gearshift is latched in
P (Park) (automatic transmission) or 1
(First) (manual transmission).
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[CF24480(F )05/96]
With the transfer case in N (Neutral), the vehicle
is free to move with either the automatic
transmission in P (Park) or with the manual
transmission in any driving gear.
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RWARNING
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the transfer case in the N (Neutral)
position. Always set the parking brake
fully and turn off the ignition when
leaving the vehicle.
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RWARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable adults,
or pets unattended in your vehicle.
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The Turn Signal Lever
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[CF27000(FM)02/96]
You can use the turn signal lever on the left side
of the steering column to:
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operate the turn signals and cornering lamps
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[CF27200(F )03/96]
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turn the high beams on/off
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[CF27300(F )03/96]
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flash the lamps
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turn the windshield wipers and washer
on/off
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Turn Signals
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Move the lever up to signal a right turn. Move
it down to signal a left turn. The corresponding
indicator light in the instrument cluster will
flash.
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[CF27700(FM)01/96]
If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move
the lever back to the center (off) position.
[CF27800(FM)04/96]
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Turn signal lever and functions
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[CF27900(FM)08/95]
If the turn indicator light in the instrument
panel does not illuminate or remains on (doesn't
flash) when you signal a turn, the turn signaling
system is malfunctioning. Have this condition
corrected as soon as possible, but make sure that
you use the accepted hand signals in the
meantime.
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High Beams
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To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp
control knob to the headlamp ON position and
push the turn signal lever away from you until
it latches. When the high beams are ON, the
high beam indicator light on the instrument
panel comes on.
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To turn off the high beams, pull the lever
toward you until it latches. The high beam
indicator light turns off.
[CF28300(FM)04/96]
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Headlamp high beam switch and turn signal lever
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Flashing the Lights
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[CF28500(FM)01/96]
To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward
you for a moment and then release it. The
headlamps will flash whether the headlamp
knob is in the on or off position.
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Windshield Wipers and Washer
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[CF28700(FM)04/96]
To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition
key must be turned to the ON or ACC position.
[CF28800(FM)04/96]
Turn the knob on the end of the turn signal
lever toward the front of the vehicle. You can
turn it to either the LO or HI speed position.
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Variable Interval Wipers
[CF29000(FM)04/96]
In addition to two speed wipers, your vehicle is
equipped with wipers that you can set to
operate at varying intervals. For example, you
can set the interval so they wipe less often when
it drizzles or more often in heavier rain.
[CF29100(FM)04/96]
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Interval wiper on turn signal lever
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To set the interval wipers, rotate the knob at the
end of the turn signal lever toward or away
from the instrument panel to the interval
operation you desire.
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Windshield Washer
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To clean the windshield, push in the end of the
wiper knob. For a constant spray, keep the knob
pushed in. After you release the knob, the
wipers operate for two to three cycles before
turning off (if wipers were off) or returning to
the selected setting.
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[CF29500(FM)08/95]
Do not try to clean the windshield when the
washer fluid container is empty or activate the
washers at any time for more than 15 seconds
continuously. This could damage the washer
pump system.
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74 [CF29510(FM)05/96]The addition of shields to the front of the
vehicle as used to deflect bugs, may also
adversely affect the washer system from
delivering fluid to the windshield. Devices such
as bug shields are not recommended.
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RWARNING
Always warm up the windshield with the
defroster before you use the washer fluid.
In freezing weather, the washer solution
may freeze on the windshield and obscure
your vision.
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[CF29700(F )03/96]
For information about refilling the washer fluid
or replacing your windshield wiper blades, see
Windshield washer fluid and Wipersin the Index.
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Hazard Flasher
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The hazard flasher is used to alert other drivers
to hazardous situations.
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The flashers will continue to flash with the brake
pedal depressed.
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The flashers work whether your vehicle is
running or not. The flashers work for up to two
hours when the battery is fully charged and in
good condition without draining the battery
excessively. If the flashers run for longer than
two hours or if the battery is not fully charged,
the battery can be drained.
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To use the hazard flasher:
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1. Push in the flasher button; it will pop out
and the lamps will begin to flash.
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2. To stop the flashers, push in the flasher
button again.
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NOTE: The flasher button will be sticking up
slightly higher when on than when off.
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Hazard flasher
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Horn
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[CF31100(F )03/96]
To sound the horn, press either horn pad.
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Horn location (with speed control option)
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Tilt Steering (If equipped)
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[CF31600(FM)02/96]
RWARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel when the
vehicle is moving.
[CF31700(F )04/96]
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Turn signal and tilt release wheel lever
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[CF31900(FM)01/96]
To change the position of the steering
column/wheel, pull the release lever on the
column toward you. Tip the steering wheel to
the desired position. Release the lever to lock the
steering wheel in place.
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[CF32000(FM)01/96]
Be sure the steering wheel locks in a notch. It is
not infinitely adjustable. Do not adjust the
steering wheel while the vehicle is in motion.
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Speed Control (If equipped)
[CF32600(F )04/96]
quarter page art:0020093-B
The speed control switches
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[CF32605(FM)05/96]
To Turn Speed Control Off
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[CF32608(FM)05/96]
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Press OFF OR
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[CF32611(FM)05/96]
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Turn off the vehicle ignition.
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[CF32613(FM)05/96]
Once speed control is switched off, the
previously programmed set speed will be erased.
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[CF32615(FM)05/96]
To Turn Speed Control On
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[CF32617(FM)05/96]
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Press ON
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RWARNING
Do not shift the transmission into N
(Neutral) with the speed control on.
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To Set A Speed
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Press SET ACCEL. For speed control to operate,
the speed control must be ON and the vehicle
speed must be greater than 30 mph (48 km/h).
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[CF32626(FM)05/96]
If you drive up or down a steep hill, your
vehicle speed may vary momentarily slower or
faster than the set speed. This is normal.
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[CF32628(FM)05/96]
Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if
it increases above the set speed on a downhill. If
your vehicle speed is faster than the set speed
while driving on a downhill in Overdrive, you
may want to shift to the next lower gear to
reduce your vehicle speed.
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[CF32632(FM)05/96]
If your vehicle slows down more than 10 mph
(16 km/h) below your set speed on an uphill,
your speed control will disengage. This is
normal. Pressing RES (Resume) will re-engage it.
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RWARNING
To keep your vehicle under control, do
not use speed control in heavy traffic or
on roads that are winding, slippery, or
unpaved.
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To Set a Higher Set Speed
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Press and hold SET ACCEL. Release the
switch when the desired vehicle speed is
reached. OR
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Press and release SET ACCEL. Each press
will increase the set speed by 1 mph
(1.6 km/h). OR
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[CF32652(FM)05/96]
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Accelerate with your accelerator pedal, then
press SET ACCEL.
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You may accelerate with the accelerator pedal at
any time during speed control usage. Releasing
the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle
speed to the previously programmed set speed.
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To Set a Lower Set Speed
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Press and hold COAST. Release the switch
when the desired vehicle speed is reached.
OR
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Press and release COAST. Each press will
decrease the set speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
OR
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Depress the brake pedal. When the desired
vehicle speed is reached press SET ACCEL.
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To Disengage Speed Control
[CF32687(FM)05/96]
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Depress the brake pedal.OR
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Depress the clutch pedal (if equipped).
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Disengaging the speed control will not erase the
previously programmed set speed.
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To Return to a Set Speed
[CF32707(FM)05/96]
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PressRESUME.
[CF32712(FM)05/96]
ForRESUMEto operate, the vehicle speed must
be faster than 30 mph (48 km/h).
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Mirrors
[CF38500(F )04/96]
With the door closed and the seat adjusted for
comfort and proper vehicle control, move the
mirrors for best view by tilting up or down, left
or right. Do not adjust the mirrors while the
vehicle is in motion.
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RWARNING
Make sure you can see clearly through the
rearview mirror at all times. Do not block
your vision. If you cannot see through the
mirror, it could result in a collision,
injuring yourself and others.
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Outside Mirrors (Manual Control)
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Adjust outside mirrors with the door closed and
the seat adjusted for comfort and proper vehicle
control. Move the mirrors for best view by
tilting up or down, left or right.
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[CF38730(F )05/96]
On vehicles equipped with fold-away mirrors,
the mirrors should be folded rearward into the
body position before entering automatic car
wash systems.
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