light FORD F250 1996 Owner's Manual

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Tachometer (If equipped)
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[LG13300(B F )05/95]
The tachometer will show you the engine's
speed measured in revolutions per minute
(RPM).
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[LG13400(B F )05/95]
The tachometer may move slightly when the key
is placed in the ACC or ON position, with the
engine off. This is normal and does not affect
the performance of the tachometer when the
engine is running.
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[LG13525(B F )05/95]
Some vehicles are equipped with an engine
speed (RPM) limiting device contained within
the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). The
purpose of this device is to maintain peak
engine speed (RPM) below a specified limit. This
feature is only evident on automatic transmission
vehicles when shifting manually (1, 2, D) and on
all manual transmission units. (Engine speed
limits may vary based on engine displacement).
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[LG13550(B F )05/95]
If you are experiencing an ªengine cut-outº
condition at high speeds, it may be the result of
this limiting device. It is a normal condition and
can be avoided by reducing vehicle/engine
speed.
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[LG13665(B F )05/95]
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Tachometer
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The Interior and Exterior Lights
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[IP16900( ALL)01/95]
Turning On the Exterior Lights
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[IP17000( ALL)02/95]
To turn on your headlamps, parking lamps,
marker lamps, and tail lamps, use the headlamp
switch to the left of the steering column.
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[IP17100( ALL)06/94]
1. Pull the headlamp control knob toward you
to the first position. Parking lamps, tail
lamps and marker lamps are now on.
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[IP17200( ALL)06/94]
2. Pull the headlamp control knob toward you
to the outer position. Headlamps are now on
in addition to the above.
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[IP17250(BEF )02/95]
3. Rotate the knob when it is in an on position
to brighten or dim the instrument panel
lamps. Rotate fully counterclockwise to
operate courtesy and cargo lamps.
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[IP17260(B FM)10/92]
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Headlamp switch
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Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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[IP17500(BEF )05/95]
Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents
or abrasive cleaners to clean the lamps, as these
may cause scratches or crack the lamps.
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[IP17715( F )04/95]
Fog Lamps (If equipped)
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[IP17735( F )06/92]
The fog lamps rocker switch is located on the
instrument panel to the right of the steering
column.
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[IP17755( F )06/92]
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Fog lamp switch
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[IP17760( F )02/93]
The fog lamps act as a supplement to the low
beam headlamps under limited visibility
conditions such as rain, snow, dust or fog and
operate only when the low beam headlamps are
on.
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[IP17770( F )02/93]
To maximize fog lamp bulb life it is
recommended that the fog lamp switch be
turned off after each use prior to turning off the
headlamps.
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[IP17780( F )06/94]
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To turn the fog lamps on, push the ON side
of the rocker switch. An indicator light will
glow when the lamps are on.
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[IP17790( F )06/94]
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To turn off, push the OFF side of the switch.
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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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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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Cargo/High-mount brakelamp
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[IP19400(B F )05/91]
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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[IP19705(B F )07/94]
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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[IP19900(B F )05/94]
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Map lamps
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Steering Column Controls
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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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The Turn Signal Lever
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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]
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turn the high beams on/off
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[SC00900(BEF )01/95]
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flash the lights
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[SC01000(BEF )01/95]
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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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Turn signal lever and functions
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If the turn indicator light in the instrument
panel does not illuminate or remains on (doesn't
flash) when you signal a turn, the turn signaling
system is malfunctioning. Have this condition
corrected as soon as possible, but make sure that
you use the accepted hand signals in the
meantime.
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[SC03200( ALL)03/95]
High Beams
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[SC03300( ALL)05/95]
To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp
control knob to the headlamp ON position and
push the turn signal lever away from you until
it latches. When the high beams are ON, the
high beam indicator light on the instrument
panel comes on.
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[SC03400( ALL)03/95]
To turn off the high beams, pull the lever
toward you until it latches. The high beam
indicator light turns off.
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Headlamp high beam switch and turn signal lever
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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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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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[SC05500(BEF )04/95]
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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[SC05520( ALL)04/95]
The hazard flasher is used to alert other drivers
to hazardous situations.
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[SC05525( FM)10/92]
The flashers will continue to flash with the brake
pedal depressed.
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[SC05530( ALL)03/95]
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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[SC05540( ALL)09/93]
To use the hazard flasher:
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[SC05550( ALL)10/92]
1. Push in the flasher button; it will pop out
and the lamps will begin to flash.
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[SC05560( ALL)10/92]
2. To stop the flashers, push in the flasher
button again.
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[SC05562( ALL)10/92]
NOTE: The flasher button will be sticking up
slightly higher when ON than when
OFF.
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