FORD SUPER DUTY 2004 1.G Workshop Manual

TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull and hold the steering wheel
release control toward you.
2. Move the steering wheel up or
down until you find the desired
location.
3. Release the steering wheel
release control. This will lock the
steering wheel in position.
Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.
TRANSMISSION CONTROL
Tow/Haul feature
(5–speed automatic transmission) (if equipped)
•Gearshift lever type A
•Gearshift lever type B
To activate, press the transmission
control switch (TCS) located on the
gearshift. The TOW HAUL indicator
light will illuminate on the gearshift
lever or in the instrument cluster, depending on how your vihicle is
equipped. The transmission will operate in all gears. Press the
transmission control switch again to deactivate Tow Haul mode. When
you shut off and re-start your vehicle, the transmission will automatically
return to normal mode with Tow Haul feature deactivated.
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Overdrive cancel
(4–speed automatic
transmission) (if equipped)
To deactivate overdrive, press the
transmission control switch (TCS)
located on the gearshift. The OFF indicator light will illuminate on the
gearshift. The transmission will operate in all gears except overdrive.
Press the transmission control switch again to return to normal overdrive
mode. When you shut off and re-start your vehicle, the transmission will
automatically return to normal (Overdrive) mode.
For additional information about the gearshift and the transmission
control switch operation refer to theDrivingchapter.
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
Lift the mirror cover to turn on the
visor mirror lamps.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according to
your option package.
Storage compartment (if equipped)
Press the door to open the storage
compartment. The door will open
slightly and can be moved to full
open.
The storage compartment may be
used to secure sunglasses or a
similar object.
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Install a garage door opener (if equipped)
The storage compartment can be used to hold a variety of aftermarket
garage door openers. To install your garage door opener:
1. Open the storage compartment
door.
2. Remove the storage clip and stow
it away.
3. Place the Velcro
strip onto the
back of the garage door opener
control.
4. Adhere the back of garage door
opener control to the Velcro
strip
found inside the storage
compartment. Make sure that the controls for the garage door opener
face outward.
5. Place the height adjusters onto
the back of the storage
compartment door. Add as many
adjusters needed to activate the
garage door opener.
6. Close the storage compartment
door and press the garage door
opener control to verify that it
works. If not, you may need to add
more adjusters.
One-touch moon roof (if equipped)
The moon roof control is located on the overhead console.
Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may seriously
hurt themselves.
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With trip computer
Without trip computer
Note:The moon roof will open to the“comfort”position first before
opening all the way. The“comfort”position helps to alleviate rumbling
wind noise which may happen in the vehicle with the roof fully opened.
To open the moon roof:The moon roof is equipped with a one-touch
open feature. Press and release the
control. The moon roof will
open to the“comfort”position. Press and release the control again to
fully open. To stop the one-touch open feature press either the
orcontrol again.
To close the moon roof:Press and hold the
control until the glass
panel stops at the“comfort”position. Press and hold the control again
until the glass stops moving. When fully closed, the rear portion of the
glass panel will appear higher than the front portion.
To vent the moon roof:Press and hold the
control.The moon
roof must be in the closed position in order to move it into the
vent position.To close, press and hold the
control until the glass
panel stops moving.
The moon roof has a built-in sliding shade that can be manually opened
or closed when the glass panel is shut. To close the shade, pull it toward
the front of the vehicle.
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When closing the moon roof, you should verify that it is free of
obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the
proximity of the moon roof opening.
AUXILIARY POWER POINT
Power outlets are designed for
accessory plugs only. Do not
hang any type of accessory or
accessory bracket from the plug.
Improper use of the power
outlet can cause damage not
covered by your warranty.
The auxiliary power point is located
on the instrument panel.
Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter. Use
the power point.
Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element.
The Maximum power each power point can supply depends on the fuse
rating. For example: a 20A fuse should supply a maximum of 240 Watts,
a 15A fuse should supply a maximum of 180 Watts and a 10A fuse should
supply a maximum of 120 Watts. Exceeding these limits will result in a
blown fuse.
Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used.
POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)
When closing the power
windows, you should verify
they are free of obstructions and
ensure that children and/or pets
are not in the proximity of the
window openings.
Press and hold the bottom part of the rocker switch to open the window.
Press and hold the top part of the rocker switch to close the window.
POWER POINT
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One touch down
Allows the driver’s window to open
fully without holding the control
down. Press completely down on
AUTO and release quickly. Press
again to stop.
Window lock (if equipped)
The window lock feature allows only
the driver to operate the power
windows.
To lock out all the window controls
except for the driver’s press the left
side of the control. Press the right
side to restore the window controls.
Power rear slider window (if equipped)
•Press and hold the open arrow
side of control to open window.
•Press and hold the closed arrow
side of control to close window.
Accessory delay (if equipped)
With accessory delay, the window switches may be used for up to ten
minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or until
any door is opened.
POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)
To adjust your mirrors:
1. SelectLto adjust the left mirror
orRto adjust the right mirror.
2. Move the control in the direction
you wish to tilt the mirror.
3. Return to the center position to
disable the adjust function.
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Heated outside mirrors(if equipped)
The main mirror glass is heated
automatically to remove ice, mist
and fog and activates when the
vehicle is started.
Note:The mirrors may behotto
the touch but will not burn. This is
a normal condition.
The mirror heating elements are
designed to operate regardless of
the geographic location of the
vehicle. There is no switch to turn on, or other operator involvement
required other than to start the vehicle.
The spotter mirror, below the main mirror, is not heated and must be
adjusted manually.
Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to
readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place. These actions
could cause damage to the glass and mirrors.
Mirror mounted side turn signal indicator (if equipped)
When the vehicle turn signals are
activated, the outer portion of the
mirror housing will blink amber.
The turn signal feature can be seen
by other drivers who may approach
from the rear of the vehicle.
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Clearance lamps (if equipped)
Illuminates when the headlamps or
parking lamps are switched on.
This provides additional visibility of
your vehicle to other drivers on the
road.
Fold-away mirrors
The mirrors can be manually folded forward or backwards for narrow
spaces like driving through an automatic car wash or backing out of a
garage with the trailer tow mirror.
The telescoping feature (if equipped) allows the mirror to extend
approximately 80 mm (3.15 inches). This feature is especially useful to
the driver when towing a trailer.
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POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)
The accelerator and brake pedal
should only be adjusted when the
vehicle is stopped and the gearshift
lever is in the P (Park) position.
Press and hold the rocker control to
adjust accelerator and brake pedal
toward you or away from you.
The adjustment allows for approximately 73 mm (3 inches) of maximum
travel.
Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on the
pedals while the vehicle is moving.
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
With speed control set, you can maintain a speed of 48 km/h (30 mph)
or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. Speed
control does not work at speeds below 48 km/h (30 mph).
Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that
are winding, slippery or unpaved.
Setting speed control
The controls for using your speed
control are located on the steering
wheel for your convenience.
1. Press the ON control and release
it.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed.
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3. Press the SET ACCEL control
and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal.
5. The indicator light on the
instrument cluster will turn on.
Note:
•Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a
steep hill.
•If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you
may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed.
•If the vehicle speed decreases more than 16 km/h (10 mph) below
your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage.
Resuming a set speed
Press the RES (resume) control and
release it. This will automatically
return the vehicle to the previously
set speed. The RES control will not
work if the vehicle speed is not
faster than 48 km/h (30 mph).
Increasing speed while using speed control
There are two ways to set a higher
speed:
•Press and hold the SET ACCEL
control until you get to the
desired speed, then release the
control. You can also use the SET
ACCEL control to operate the
Tap-Up function. Press and
release this control to increase the vehicle set speed in increments by
1.6 km/h (1 mph).
•Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed. When the
vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET ACCEL control.
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