brake FORD F150 1996 10.G User Guide

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At temperaturesabove10ÊF(-12ÊC):If the
engine does not start infive (5) secondson
the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait
approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not
flood the engine, then try again.
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q
Do not hold the key in the START position
for more thanfifteen (15) secondsat a time.
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For a warm engine:
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Do not hold the key in the START position
for more thanfive (5) secondsat a time. If
the engine does not start within five (5)
seconds on the first try, turn the key to the
OFF position. Wait a few seconds after the
starter stops, then try again.
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Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key
as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking
could damage the starter or flood the engine.
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After you start the engine, let it idle for a few
seconds. Keep your foot on the brake pedal and
put the gearshift lever in gear. Release the
parking brake. Slowly release the brake pedal
and drive away in the normal manner.
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NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a
brake-shift interlock feature. This
feature prevents you from shifting
from P (Park) unless you have the
brake pedal depressed. (The ignition
must be in the ON position.) If you
cannot shift from P (Park) with the
brake pedal depressed:
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1. Apply the parking brake.
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2. Remove the key.
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3. Insert the key and rotate one position
clockwise (ignition in the OFF position).
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4. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N
(Neutral). (If the vehicle is shifted to P
(Park), you must repeat the previous steps.)
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5. Start the vehicle.
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If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the
alternate procedure described above, it is
possible that a fuse has blown and that your
brakelamps may also not be functional. Please
refer to the chapter titledServicing Your F-Series
in this Owner Guide for instructions on checking
and replacing fuses.
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RWARNING
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL
YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS
ARE WORKING.
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For cold or warm engines:
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If the engine still does not start after two
attempts:
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1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
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2. Press the accelerator all the way to the floor
and hold it.
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3. Turn the ignition key to the START position.
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4. Release the ignition key when the engine
starts.
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5. Release the accelerator gradually as the
engine speeds up. Then drive away in the
normal manner.
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If the engine still does not start, the fuel pump
shut-off switch may have been triggered. For
directions on how to reset the switch seeFuel
Pump Shut-Off Switchlater in this chapter.
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The Mechanical Cluster
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The following warning lights and gauges are on
the mechanical cluster. All of the warning lights
and gauges alert you to possible problems with
your vehicle. Some of the lights listed are
optional. The following sections detail what each
of these indicators means.
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Brake System Warning Light
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The red warning light for the brakes can show
three things Ð that either the parking brake is
not fully released, that the brake fluid level is
low in the master cylinder reservoir or the
vacuum pressure is low on diesel engine
vehicles. If the fluid level is low, the brake
system should be checked by a qualified service
technician.
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[LG03400( ALL)05/94]
This light comes on when you turn the ignition
key to START to verify that the indicator bulb is
working. If the light stays on or comes on after
you have released the parking brake fully, have
the hydraulic brake system serviced.
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RWARNING
The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes
may not be working properly. Have the
brakes checked immediately.
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Brake warning light symbols
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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
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To check theamberABS brake warning light
turn the ignition key to ON. The ABS brake
warning light should glow momentarily.
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NOTE: If it does not glow momentarily, have
your vehicle's electrical system checked
immediately.
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NOTE: If the ABS brake warning light begins
to flash in a repeatable flash sequence,
check the rear anti-lock system
continuous power fuse and brake lights
for proper operation.
[LG04050(BEF )05/95]
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Anti-lock warning light symbol
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RWARNING
If the anti-lock brake system warning
light remains on or comes on while
driving, have the braking system checked
by a qualified service technician as soon
as possible.
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NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-lock
system, and the brake warning light is
not lit, the anti-lock system is disabled
but normal brake function remains
operational.
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Engine coolant temperature gauge
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Speedometer
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The speedometer tells you how many miles
(kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving.
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Your vehicle contains a speedometer which
receives its input from the Anti-Lock brake
sensor. The speedometer is also used to provide
a speed signal for correct operation of the
vehicle's Powertrain Control Module (PCM),
electronic transmission, and speed control (if so
equipped). Because of this, it is very
IMPORTANT to change the speedometer's
internal conversion constant if the size of the
tires on the vehicle is changed. Changing the
conversion constant to the proper value when
the tires are changed will also ensure that the
speedometer retains the original factory-set
accuracy. NOTE: The conversion constant can
only be changedsix timesonce the vehicle
leaves the factory. Your Ford dealership service
personnel can change the conversion constant.
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Some vehicles are equipped with a vehicle speed
(MPH/km/h) limiting device that is contained
within the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
The purpose of this device is to maintain peak
vehicle speed below a specified limit. (Vehicle
speed limits may vary based on engine
displacement).
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Daytime Running Light System
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(Canadian vehicles only)
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The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced
light output, when:
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The headlamp system is in the OFF position,
and
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The vehicle is running, and
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The vehicle has a fully released parking
brake.
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NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker
when the vehicle is turned on or off.
This is a normal condition.
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RWARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
will not illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps
at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
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Lighting Up the Instrument Panel and the
Interior of Your Vehicle
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The instrument panel lights can be turned on by
pulling the headlamp switch toward you to
either the first or outer position. You can
brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by
rotating the headlamp switch knob.
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Cargo, Courtesy and Dome Lamps
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The interior/courtesy lamp is automatically
turned on when the driver or passenger door is
opened. Turning the headlamp switch fully
counterclockwise will operate the interior lamp
when the doors are closed.
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Interior/Courtesy lamp
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Combination Cargo and High-Mount
Brakelamp
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The combination cargo/high-mount brakelamp is
located outside the vehicle, directly over the rear
window. Use the headlamp control switch to
turn on the cargo lamp and interior courtesy
lights.
[IP19250( F )05/95]
A high-mount brakelamp feed is provided in the
taillamp wiring, in the event an aftermarket cap
is installed on the vehicle obscuring the
cargo/high-mount brakelamp on the cab. The
feed is located at the left rear of the vehicle,
behind the bumper and is marked with a white
tag ªcenter high-mount stop lamp.º
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Cargo/High-mount brakelamp
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RWARNING
Do not drive your vehicle with the
cargo/courtesy light on. Showing a white
light to the rear while driving on public
roads is illegal in some places.
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Turning On the Dome/Map Reading
Lamps (If equipped)
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[IP19805(B F )07/94]
The map lamps are located inside the dome light
assembly, on each side of the dome light. Each
lamp has its own switch.
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Map lamps
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RWARNING
In freezing weather, the washer solution
may freeze on the windshield and obscure
your vision. Always warm up the
windshield with the defroster before you
use the washer fluid. If you cannot see
through the windshield clearly, it can
increase the risk of being involved in a
collision.
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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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If you drive up or down a steep hill, your
vehicle may momentarily slow down or speed
up, even though the speed control is on. This is
normal.
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NOTE: If your speed increases above your set
speed while driving inj(Overdrive)
on a downhill grade, you may want to
depress the transmission control switch
located on the shift lever to turn off
overdrive to reduce vehicle speed.
Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle
speed if it goes above your set speed
on a downhill grade. For the best fuel
economy during normal driving
conditions, leave the shift select inj
(Overdrive), or resume as soon as
practical.
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RWARNING
Do not use the speed control in heavy
traffic or on roads that are winding,
slippery, or unpaved.
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In mountainous areas, at higher elevations, or
when pulling a trailer, the speed control may
not be able to maintain the preset speed with
the transmission in overdrive.
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If your vehicle comes with a 5-speed manual
transmission, you may prefer to drive in 4
(Fourth) gear, in mountainous areas or at high
altitudes, to improve speed control performance.
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In order to downshift (with a manual
transmission) with the speed control operating,
you must press either the brake or clutch pedal
long enough to disengage the speed control.
Wait a second before depressing the clutch again
and making the shift so that the speed control
can fully return to the idle position.
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