check transmission fluid FORD F350 2002 User Guide

A
Accessory delay ..........................48
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................82
and child safety seats ..............83
description ................................82
disposal ......................................86
driver air bag ............................84
indicator light ...........................85
operation ...................................84
passenger air bag .....................84
passenger deactivation
switch ........................................86
Air cleaner filter .......226–227, 234
Ambulance packages ....................6
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................204
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................106–107
Audio system
(see Radio) ................17, 19, 22, 26
Automatic transmission ............109
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................110
fluid, adding ............................222
fluid, checking ........................222
fluid, refill capacities ..............234
fluid, specification ..................240
Auxiliary power point .................47
Axle
lubricant specifications ..237, 240
refill capacities ........................234
traction lok ..............................108
B
Battery .......................................202
acid, treating emergencies .....202jumping a disabled battery ....174
maintenance-free ....................202
replacement, specifications ...234
servicing ..................................202
BeltMinder ...................................77
Brakes ........................................105
anti-lock ...........................105–107
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................106
fluid, checking and adding ....221
fluid, refill capacities ..............234
fluid, specifications .........237, 240
lubricant specifications ..237, 240
parking ....................................107
pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................49
shift interlock ..........................109
Break-in period .............................4
Bulbs ............................................39
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....234
Cassette tape player ...................26
CD changer .................................28
CD-single premium .........17, 19, 22
Certification Label ....................249
Child safety restraints ................91
child safety belts ......................91
Child safety seats ........................93
attaching with tether straps ....97
in front seat ..............................95
in rear seat ................................95
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............191
instrument panel ....................193
interior .....................................193
plastic parts ............................192
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washing ....................................190
waxing .....................................190
wheels ......................................191
wiper blades ............................192
woodtone trim ........................193
Clutch
fluid ..........................................221
operation while driving ..........112
recommended shift speeds ....113
Compass, electronic ....................55
calibration .................................56
set zone adjustment .................56
Console ........................................53
overhead ....................................46
Controls
power seat .................................68
Coolant
checking and adding ..............204
refill capacities ................208, 234
specifications ..................237, 240
Customer Assistance ................158
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................194
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................183
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................187
Getting roadside assistance ...158
Getting the service you
need .........................................181
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................188
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................183
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................186D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................37
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................222
engine oil .................................199
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........237
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................226
Driving under special
conditions ..................112, 121, 124
sand .........................................123
snow and ice ...........................125
through water .................123, 128
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................174
Emission control system ..........218
Engine ................................240–241
cleaning ...................................191
coolant .....................................204
diesel ...........................................5
fail-safe coolant ......................209
idle speed control ...................202
lubrication
specifications ..................237, 240
refill capacities ........................234
service points ..........................198
starting after a collision .........159
Engine block heater .................105
Engine oil ..................................199
checking and adding ..............199
dipstick ....................................199
filter, specifications ........201, 234
recommendations ...................201
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Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................193
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................38
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......174
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................63
Keys
positions of the ignition .........101
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................36
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................39
cargo lamps ...............................38
daytime running light ...............37
fog lamps ...................................37
headlamps .................................36
headlamps, flash to pass ..........38
instrument panel, dimming .....38
interior lamps ...........................39
replacing bulbs ...................39–44
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................38
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........106
speed control ............................52
Load limits .................................128
GAWR ......................................128
GVWR ......................................128
trailer towing ..........................128
Loading instructions .................130Locks
autolock .....................................63
childproof ..................................59
Lubricant specifications ...237, 240
Lumbar support, seats ...............69
M
Manual transmission .................112
fluid capacities ........................234
lubricant specifications ..........240
reverse .....................................113
Message center ...........................53
english/metric button ...............54
menu button .............................54
Mirrors .........................................46
fold away ...................................49
side view mirrors (power) .......49
Motorcraft parts ................214, 234
O
Octane rating ............................213
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................199
P
Parking brake ............................107
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....234
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................49
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................161
Power door locks ..................58, 63
Power point .................................47
Power steering ..........................108
fluid, checking and adding ....220
fluid, refill capacity ................234
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fluid, specifications .........237, 240
Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................108
R
Radio ..........................17, 19, 22, 26
Relays ........................................160
Remote entry system .................60
illuminated entry ......................63
locking/unlocking doors ...........58
Reverse sensing system ...........114
Roadside assistance ..................158
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........................70–73, 75
Safety defects, reporting ..........189
Safety restraints ....................70–75
belt minder ...............................77
cleaning the safety belts ..........81
extension assembly ..................81
for adults .............................71–73
for children .........................90–91
lap belt ......................................76
warning light and chime ..........77
Safety seats for children ............93
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............70
Seats ............................................65
child safety seats ......................93
Servicing your vehicle ..............196
Snowplowing .................6, 154–156
Spare tire (see Changing
the Tire) ....................................165Spark plugs,
specifications .............234, 240–241
Special notice ................................7
ambulance conversions ..............6
diesel-powered vehicles .............5
four-wheel drive
vehicles ............................156–157
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................237, 240
Speed control ..............................50
Starting your
vehicle ........................101–102, 104
jump starting ..........................174
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................46
T
Tailgate ........................................57
Tires ...................................227–229
changing ..........................165, 167
checking the pressure ............229
replacing ..................................232
rotating ....................................230
snow tires and chains ............233
tire grades ...............................228
treadwear ................................228
Towing .......................................130
trailer towing ..........................130
wrecker ....................................179
Traction-lok rear axle ...............108
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................226
Transmission
automatic operation ...............109
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................222
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