steering wheel FORD F150 1997 10.G Owners Manual

Positions of the ignition
1 (Accessory)- allows electrical
accessories such as the audio
system and wiper/washer to
operate when the engine is not
running.
2 (Lock)- locks the steering
wheel and automatic gearshift
lever (if equipped).
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2
4
1
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3 (Off)- shuts off the engine and
all accessories without locking the
steering wheel.
4 (On)- tests the warning lights.
Key remains here when engine is
running.
5 (Start)- cranks the engine. Key
returns to 4(On) when released.
Speed control (if equipped)
To turn speed control on
²Press ON
To turn speed control off
²Press OFF or
²Turn off the vehicle ignition.
Once speed control is switched off,
the previously programmed set
speed will be erased.
To set a speed
Press SET ACCEL. For speed
control to operate, the speed
control must be ON and the
vehicle speed must be greater than
48 km/h (30 mph).
ON
OFF
RES
SET
ACCEL
COAST
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Tilt steering (if equipped)
Pull the lever to adjust the
steering column angle. Push the
lever back up to lock the steering
wheel into position.
Never adjust the steering
wheel when the vehicle is
moving.
OVERHEAD CONTROLS
Dome/map lamp (if equipped)
Press either the left or right switch
to activate the left or right map
lamps.
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BRAKES
Rear anti-lock brake system
(ABS) (if equipped)
This system prevents one or both
rear wheels from locking up when
the brakes are applied during a
sudden stop.
Even with rear ABS, the front
brakes may lock up on any surface.
Be careful when braking, especially
on loose snow or gravel.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if
equipped)
The ABS operates by detecting the
onset of wheel lock up during
brake applications and
compensating for this tendency.
The front wheels are prevented
from locking even when the brakes
are firmly applied. The
accompanying illustration depicts
the advantage of an ABS equipped
vehicle (on bottom) to a non-ABS
equipped vehicle (on top) during
hard braking.
Using ABS
²In an emergency, apply full force
on the brake. The ABS will be
activated immediately, thus
allowing you to retain full
steering control of your vehicle
and, providing there is sufficient
space, will enable you to avoid
obstacles and bring the vehicle
to a quiet stop.
²We recommend that you
familiarize yourself with this
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When using 4WD, maintain
steering wheel control at all times,
especially in rough terrain. Since
sudden changes in terrain can
result in abrupt steering wheel
motion, make sure you grip the
steering wheel from the outside.
Do not grip the spokes.
Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle
damage from concealed objects
such as rocks and stumps.
You should either know the terrain
or examine maps of the area
before driving. Map out your route
before driving in the area. For
more information on driving
off-road, read the ªFour Wheelingº
supplement in your owner's
portfolio.
If your vehicle gets stuck
If the vehicle is stuck, shift the
transmission in a steady motion
between forward and reverse
gears. Allow the transmission to
engage, then press lightly on the
accelerator. DO NOT rock the
vehicle for more than a few
minutes. The transmission and
tires may be damaged or the
engine can overheat.
Do not spin the wheels at
over 35 mph (55 km/h).
The tires may fail and injure a
passenger or bystander.
Sand
When driving over sand, try to
keep all four wheels on the most
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Engine minifuse panel
The minifuse panel is located
behind the power distribution box.
Location Amperage Description
1 5 Powertrain control module (PCM)
2 20 Trailer tow stop/turn lamps
3 - Not used
4 - Not used
5 - Not used
6 - Not used
CHANGING FLAT TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving,
do not apply the brakes heavily.
Instead, gradually reduce the
speed while holding the steering
wheel firmly. Move the vehicle to a
safe spot off to the side of the
road.
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FluidFord part
nameVehicle type Capacity
Axle; rearFord 26.03
cm (10.25 in)
Conventional
and Traction
Lok (2)F-250 3.3L (7.0 pts.)
Engine
coolantPremium
Cooling
System Fluid4.2L w/o A/C
4.2L with A/C
4.6L w/o A/C
4.6L with A/C
5.4L w/o A/C
5.4L with A/C14.9L (15.7 qts.)
16.4L (17.3 qts.)
16.9L (17.9 qts.)
18.4L (19.4 qts.)
16.9L (17.9 qts.)
18.3L (19.4 qts.)
Engine oil
1
Super
Premium
Motorcraft
Motor Oil
5W-304.2L
4.6L
5.4L5.7L (6.0 qts.)
5.7L (6.0 qts)
5.7L (6.0 qts.)
FuelUnleaded 87
octane4x2 Reg. Cab
4x2 SuperCab
4x4 Reg. Cab
4x4 SuperCab
Long Wheelbase94.6L (25.0 gal)
94.6L (25.0 gal)
92.7L (24.5 gal)
94.6L (25.0 gal)
113.6L (30.0 gal)
Power
steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONT
Multi-purpose
AT FAll 2.3L (2.4 pts.)
Transfer
case
fluid
3(if
equipped)Motorcraft
MERCONT
Multi-purpose
AT F4-wheel drive
transfer case1.9L (2.0 qts.)
Transmission
fluid;
automaticMotorcraft
MERCONT
Multi-purpose
AT F4R70W
E4OD (4x2)
E4OD (4x4)13.1L (13.9 qts.)
15.04L (15.9 qts.)
15.51L (16.4 qts.)
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