lights FORD F250 1996 User Guide

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[IP17815( ALL)01/95]
Daytime Running Light System
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[IP17820( ALL)03/95]
(Canadian vehicles only)
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[IP17830( ALL)03/95]
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced
light output, when:
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[IP17835( ALL)03/95]
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The headlamp system is in the OFF position,
and
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[IP17840( ALL)03/95]
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The vehicle is running, and
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[IP17850( ALL)01/95]
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The vehicle has a fully released parking
brake.
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[IP17875( ALL)01/95]
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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[IP17890(BEF )05/95]
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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[IP17900(BEF )03/95]
Lighting Up the Instrument Panel and the
Interior of Your Vehicle
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[IP18000(BEF )03/95]
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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[IP18400(BEF )03/95]
Cargo, Courtesy and Dome Lamps
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[IP19175(B F )05/90]
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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[IP19185(B F )05/95]
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Interior/Courtesy lamp
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[IP19190(B F )05/95]
Combination Cargo and High-Mount
Brakelamp
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[IP19200(B F )05/95]
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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Steering Column Controls
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[SC00400( ALL)01/95]
The controls on the steering column and wheel
are designed to give you easy access to the
controls while you are driving.
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[SC00500( ALL)01/95]
The Turn Signal Lever
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[SC00600( ALL)01/95]
You can use the turn signal lever on the left side
of the steering column to:
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[SC00700( ALL)03/95]
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operate the turn signals and cornering lamps
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[SC00800(BEF )01/95]
q
turn the high beams on/off
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[SC00900(BEF )01/95]
q
flash the lights
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[SC01000(BEF )01/95]
q
turn the windshield wipers and washer
on/off
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[SC01100( ALL)01/95]
Turn Signals
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[SC01200( ALL)03/95]
Move the lever up to signal a right turn. Move
it down to signal a left turn. The corresponding
indicator light in the instrument cluster will
flash.
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[SC01400( ALL)03/95]
If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move
the lever back to the center (off) position.
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[SC03800( ALL)03/95]
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Headlamp high beam switch and turn signal lever
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[SC04200( ALL)05/95]
Flashing the Lights
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[SC04300( ALL)05/95]
To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward
you for a moment and then release it. The
headlamps will flash whether the headlamp
knob is on or off.
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[SC04400( ALL)03/95]
Windshield Wipers and Washer
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[SC04500( ALL)03/95]
To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition
key must be turned to the ON or ACC position.
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[SC04600( ALL)03/95]
Turn the knob on the end of the turn signal
lever toward the front of the vehicle. You can
turn it to either the LO or HI speed position.
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[SC04700( ALL)03/95]
Variable Interval Wipers
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[SC04800( ALL)03/95]
In addition to two speed wipers, your vehicle is
equipped with wipers that you can set to
operate at varying intervals. For example, you
can set the interval so they wipe less often when
it drizzles or more often in heavier rain.
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[FV16300(BEF )02/95]
Locking the doors with the remote entry
system
[FV16500(B F )04/95]
To lock all the doors, press the LOCK button.
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[FV16600(B F )03/93]
If you would like a signal that the doors are
being locked, press the LOCK button again
within five seconds. The door will lock again,
the horn will beep, and the external lamps will
flash.
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[FV16800(BEF )02/95]
Remote entry personal alarm
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[FV16900(BEF )04/95]
If you wish to activate the remote entry system
personal alarm, press the PANIC button. This
will honk the horn and flash the lights for
approximately 2 minutes 45 seconds. You can
turn it OFF by pressing the PANIC button again
from the same transmitter or by turning the
ignition to the ON or ACCESSORY position.
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[FV17000(BEF )02/95]
When you use the remote entry UNLOCK or
PANIC buttons, the illuminated entry system
turns on the vehicle's interior lights for 25
seconds. You can turn these lights off with the
remote entry LOCK button or by turning the
ignition to the ON or ACCESSORY position.
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[FV17100(BEF )04/94]
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[FV18001(BEF )02/95]
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Replacing the batteries
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[FV18101(BEF )02/95]
Replacing lost transmitters
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[FV18200(BEF )02/95]
In the event a transmitter is lost, you should
take all your vehicle's transmitters to your
dealer to have the remote entry system
deprogrammed for the lost transmitter. This is
necessary to prevent further unauthorized use of
the lost transmitter.
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[FV18301(BEF )02/95]
You can also purchase additional transmitters
(up to 4 transmitters can be used) from your
dealer. You will need to take all your
transmitters to the dealer so they can program
them to the remote entry system all at the same
time.
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[FV18601(BEF )04/95]
Illuminated Entry System (If equipped)
[FV18701(BEF )04/95]
This system will provide illumination of the
vehicle's interior courtesy lamps when either
outside front door handle is pulled or when the
Remote Entry System is used to unlock the door
or sound the Personal Alarm. The system will
automatically turn off after approximately 25
seconds or when the ignition is turned to the
START or ACCESSORY position.
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[FV18801(BEF )04/94]
NOTE: The inside lights will not turn off if
you have turned them on with the
dimmer knob or if any door is open.
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[FV18900(B F )04/94]
Battery Saver (with Remote Entry Ð
If equipped)
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[FV19000(B F )03/95]
When the ignition is turned off, the vehicle will
turn off battery voltage to all of these lights after
40 minutes: glove box, engine compartment,
overhead console, mirror, courtesy and
interior (including cargo) lamps.
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[FV19102(B F )03/95]
This will prevent draining of the battery if these
lights have been left on inadvertently or if a
door is not completely closed. Battery voltage to
these lamps will be restored when the remote
entry transmitter is used, any door is opened, or
the ignition key is turned on again.
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[FV19250(BEF )02/95]
Windows
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[FV19300(BEF )03/95]
Operating the Windows Manually
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[FV21100( F )02/91]
Cab rear sliding window (If equipped)
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[FV21300( F )06/94]
To open the sliding cab window, release the
latch by pulling the left portion of the snap lock
away from the window, then move the window
to the desired position. To close, slide the
windows to the center and snap the latch closed.
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[FV21400( F )06/92]
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Sliding cab window
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[FV50700(B F )01/95]
Automatic Dimming Inside Rearview
Mirror (If equipped)
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[FV50850(B F )03/93]
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Automatic dimming inside rearview mirror
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[FV50900(B F )03/93]
This mirror is equipped with an electrochromic
glare control feature that automatically darkens
the mirror, reducing glare from the headlamps
of vehicles behind you. A forward facing light
sensor measures the ambient light just as your
eyes do. When the rear facing light sensor in the
glass senses glare, such as from following
headlights, it energizes a chemical layer in the
glass causing it to darken and absorb light. As
the glare subsides, the mirror glass returns to its
normal clear state.
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[AS35900(BEF )01/95]
If there is a building or large structure between
the antenna and station, some of the signal
ªbendsº around the building, but certain spots
receive almost no signal. Moving out of the
ªshadowº of the structure will allow the station
to return to normal.
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[AS36000(BEF )01/95]
When the radio waves are reflected off objects or
structures, the reflected signal cancels the normal
signal, causing the antenna to pick up noise and
distortion. Cancellation effects are most
prominent in metropolitan areas, but also can
become quite severe in hilly terrain and
depressed roadways.
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[AS36100(BEF )01/95]
To minimize these conditions, a stereo/mono
blend circuit has been incorporated into this
system. This feature automatically switches a
weak stereo signal to a clearer monaural signal,
which improves the quality of reception.
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[AS36200(BEF )01/95]
Several sources of static are normal conditions
on AM frequencies. These can be caused by
power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and
thunderstorms.
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[AS36300(BEF )01/95]
Another reception phenomenon isStrong Signal
Capture and Overload. This can occur when
listening to a weak station and when passing
another broadcast tower. The close station may
capture the more distant station, although the
displayed frequency does not change. While
passing the tower, the station may switch back
and forth a few times before returning to the
original station.
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[AS36400(BEF )01/95]
When several broadcast towers are present
(common in metropolitan areas) several stations
may overload the receiver, resulting in
considerable station changing, mixing and
distortion.
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[DR16370(B F )06/94]
4x4 system indicator lights
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[DR16401(B F )06/94]
A 4x4 light and a LOW RANGE light are
located at the lower right of the instrument
cluster.
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[DR16430(B F )06/94]
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2H position Ð Neither the 4X4 or the LOW
RANGE lights are lit.
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[DR16460(B F )06/94]
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4H position Ð Only the 4x4 light is lit.
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[DR16490(B F )06/94]
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N position Ð Neither the 4x4 or LOW
RANGE lights are lit.
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[DR16520(B F )06/94]
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4L position Ð Both the 4x4 and the LOW
RANGE lights are lit.
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[DR16550(B F )03/91]
Lever Operated System With Automatic
Locking Hubs
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[DR16580(B F )06/94]
To shift from 2H to 4H:
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[DR16610(B F )02/92]
Stop the vehicle and move the transfer case shift
lever straight back to the 4H position, the
automatic locking hubs will engage when the
vehicle is driven. When the automatic locking
hubs are engaged, shifts between 2H and 4H
may take place at any speed.
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[DR16620(B F )02/92]
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The automatic locking hubs may disengage in
2H if the vehicle's direction is momentarily
reversed, or the vehicle is allowed to roll
slightly in the opposite direction. If a
grinding noise occurs when shifting from 2H
to 4H while the vehicle is moving, one or
both of the automatic locking hubs have been
disengaged and the transfer case shift lever
should be switched back to the 2H position.
To shift back into 4H, stop the vehicle and
move the transfer case shift lever straight
back to the 4H position.
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