warning FORD F150 1996 10.G Service Manual

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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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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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Tilt Steering (If equipped)
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RWARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel when the
vehicle is moving.
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Turn signal and tilt release wheel lever
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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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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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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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RWARNING
Do not shift the transmission into N
(Neutral) with the speed control on.
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To maintain a preset speed under the above
conditions, with electronically controlled
transmissions Ð press the Transmission Control
Switch. The indicator light will turn on and
illuminate the word ªOFF.º This will cancel
ªOverdriveº. You can press the Transmission
Control Switch on or off at any speed. For the
best fuel economy during normal driving
conditions, press the Transmission Control
Switch to turn off the light. This allows
overdrive operation.
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Transmission control switch and Indicator light
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Cancelling and Resuming a Set Speed
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If you press the brake pedal, the speed control is
cancelled. You can return to the speed you set
by using the RSM switch, as long as you did not
press the OFF switch.
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To resume the speed you had before, you must
be driving at least 30 mph (50 km/h).
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Press and release the RESUME switch. Your
vehicle gradually returns to the previously set
speed and then maintains it.
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RWARNING
If your vehicle has speed control, do not
use it on slippery roads. You could lose
control of your vehicle and could injure
someone.
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Tailgate removal
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RWARNING
Do not drive your vehicle with the
tailgate open unless there is a load
holding it in place.
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Power Door Locks (If equipped)
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The power door lock switches are located in the
front doors. To lock all doors push the switch
marked L. To unlock all doors push the switch
marked U.
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The manual door locks will override the power
door lock controls.
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Power door lock controls
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Using the Power Windows (If equipped)
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Each door has a power control that opens and
closes the window on that door. The driver's
door has a master control switch that operates
both front door windows. You must place the
ignition switch in the ON or ACC position to
use your power window controls.
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RWARNING
Do not let children play with the power
windows. They may seriously hurt
themselves. Make sure occupants are clear
of the window(s) before closing.
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Master control switch
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Power bezel crew cab only
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RWARNING
Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback
when the vehicle is moving.
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RWARNING
Do not pile cargo higher than the
seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a
collision or sudden stop.
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[FV26200(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury in a
collision, always drive and ride with your
seatback upright and the lap belt snug
and low across the hips.
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[FV26300(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury in a
collision, children should always ride with
the seatback upright.
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Seat Back Release (Bench Seat)
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The front seat back for the Regular Cab and the
rear seat back for the Crew Cab can be folded
forward to gain access to the storage space
behind. Lift the seat back latch at its lower rear
corner. The seat back will lock automatically
when returned to the full upright position.
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The SuperCab split back bench seat can be
folded forward on either side to gain access to
the rear of the vehicle. To do so, push up the
latch button located at the top of the seat back.
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Seat back release
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RWARNING
A seatback which is folded forward even
a small degree may not lock properly in
the event of a sudden stop or collision.
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