alarm FORD F150 1997 10.G Owners Manual
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Transmission control indicator
light (TCIL)
The TCIL (OFF), located on the
end of the gearshift lever, may
flash steadily if a malfunction has
been detected. If the TCIL is
flashing, contact your Ford dealer
as soon as possible. If this
condition persists, damage to the
transmission could occur.
For more information, refer to the
Drivingchapter.
4x4 light (if equipped)
Illuminates when 4H (Four-Wheel
Drive) or 4L (Four-Wheel Drive
Low) is engaged.
4x4 low range (if equipped)
Illuminates when 4L (Four-Wheel
Drive Low) is engaged.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned on and the
engine is off. If the light stays on
or continues to flash, the ABS
needs to be serviced.
Fuel reset
Illuminates when the ignition key
is turned to the ON position and
the fuel pump shut-off switch has
been triggered. For more
information, refer toFuel pump
shut-off switchin theRoadside
emergencieschapter.
OVERDRIVE OFF
4x4
LOW
RANGE
ABS
FUEL
RESET
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Illuminated entry
The interior lamps illuminate
when:
²either front door handle is lifted
or
²the remote entry system is used
to unlock the door or sound the
personal alarm. SeeRemote
entry systemfor more
information.
The system automatically turns off
after 25 seconds or when the
ignition is turned to the Start or
Accessory positions.
The inside lights will not turn off
if:
²they have been turned on with
the dimmer control or
²any door is open.
Battery saver
Battery saver is a feature that
automatically shuts off power to
these lights after 40 minutes:
²glove box lamp
²engine compartment lamp
²overhead lamps.
Battery saver prevents the battery
from being drained if these lights
are left on or if a door is not
completely closed. Battery power
is restored if the remote entry
transmitter is used, any door is
opened or the ignition key is
turned to On.
LOCKUN
LOCK
PANIC
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Locking the doors
Press LOCK to lock all doors. To
confirm that all doors are closed
and locked, press the LOCK
control a second time. The doors
will lock again, the horn will chirp
and the lamps will flash.
This process will also arm your
anti-theft system. If the horn
chirps twice, a door is still ajar and
the anti-theft system will not arm.
For more information on arming
the anti-theft system, refer to
Anti-theft systemin this chapter.
Sounding a panic alarm
Press PANIC to activate the alarm.
To deactivate the alarm, press the
PANIC control again or turn the
ignition to the Accessory or On
position.
Arming and disarming the alarm
system
Your remote entry system will:
²automatically arm the factory
installed anti-theft system when
the doors are closed and locked.
²reset the triggered anti-theft
alarm (when either the
UNLOCK or PANIC controls are
pressed).
PANICUN
LOCKLOCK
LOCK
PANICUN
LOCK
PANICUN
LOCKLOCK
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