key FORD F250 1997 Owner's Manual

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[ER04200(F )02/96]
Spare Tire Location
[ER07200(F )04/96]
The spare tire for your truck is stowed at the
rear under the frame unless you have the
optional in-box spare tire mounting.
[ER07300(F )04/96]
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Spare tire stowage
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[ER07400(F )01/96]
To remove the spare tire:
[ER07500(F )04/96]
1. With the tapered end of the lug nut wrench
through the eyebolt eye, loosen the bolt until
the bracket is loose from the upper support.
Be careful you do not loosen too much and
cause the spare to fall.
[ER07600(F )04/96]
2. Line up the eyebolt eye with the channel
slot, the eye toward the tire.
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[ER07610(F )05/96]
3. Hold the socket end of the wrench parallel
to the ground. Put the tapered end into the
channel assembly tube and lift up on the
wrench. At the same time pull the eyebolt
toward the tube and push on the wrench to
pass the eyebolt through the channel
keyhole.
[ER07800(F )04/96]
4. Lower spare tire, swing the channel to the
rear and remove the lug wrench from the
channel tube.
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[MC01900(FM)01/96]
Working with the engine off:
[MC02100(F )01/96]
1. Always set the parking brake fully and make
sure that the gearshift is securely latched in
P (Park) (automatic transmission) or in 1
(First) (manual transmission).
[MC02200(F )04/96]
2. When the transfer case is in the N (Neutral)
position, the engine and transmission are
disconnected from the rest of the driveline.
Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if
the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or
the manual transmission is in gear. Do not
leave the vehicle unattended with the
transfer case in the N (Neutral) position.
[MC02300(F )01/96]
3. Remove the key from the ignition after you
turn the engine off.
[MC02400(F )01/96]
4. Block the wheels. This will prevent your
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
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[MC02500(FM)01/96]
Working with the engine on:
[MC02600(F )01/96]
1. Always set the parking brake fully and make
sure that the gearshift is securely latched in
P (Park) (automatic transmission) or in 1
(First) (manual transmission).
[MC02900(F )04/96]
2. When the transfer case is in the N (Neutral)
position, the engine and transmission are
disconnected from the rest of the driveline.
Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if
the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or
the manual transmission is in gear. Do not
leave the vehicle unattended with the
transfer case in the N (Neutral) position.
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[MC03000(FM)01/96]
RWARNING
Do not start your engine with the air
cleaner removed and do not remove it
while the engine is running.
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370 Index
Child safety restraints.......... 120
child safety belts........... 121
child safety seats........... 122
Child safety seats............ 122
and air bags............. 122
attaching with tether straps...... 133
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . . 122
in front seat............. 122
in rear outboard seat......... 122
in rear seat.............. 122
tether anchorage hardware....... 133
Chime
headlamps on.............. 21
key in ignition............. 69
safety belt............... 17
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing........ 235
see also fuses............. 225
Cleaning your vehicle.......... 312
CD player and discs........... 39
chrome and aluminum parts...... 313
engine compartment.......... 315
exterior.............312±313
exterior lamps............ 314
fabric................ 314
headlamps.............. 314
instrument panel........... 313
instrument panel lens......... 314
interior................ 314
interior lamps............. 314
mirrors................. 81
plastic parts............. 313
polishing............... 313
rustproofing............. 313
safety belts.............. 314
tail lamps.............. 314
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378 Index
High-mount brakelamp......... 310
description.............. 310
replacing the bulb........... 310
Hitch.................. 210
Hood.................. 260
latch location............. 260
lubrication specifications........ 324
release lever............. 260
working under the hood........ 258
Horn................... 75
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN).... 7
Idle, relearning.........137, 253, 258
Ignition
chime................. 69
positions of the ignition......... 67
removing the key............ 69
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights) . . . 12
Infant seats (see Safety seats).....120, 122
Instrument cluster, mechanical....... 15
Instrument panel
cleaning............... 314
lighting up panel and interior...... 64
registers................ 58
Interval wipers............72±73
J
Jack.................. 237
operation.............240, 243
positioning............240, 243
storage................ 237
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 252
disconnecting cables.......... 253
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Index 379
K
Keys
key in ignition chime.......... 69
positions of the ignition......... 67
removing from the ignition....... 69
stuck in lock position........67±68
L
Lamps
cargo lamps.............. 64
checking............... 307
combination cargo and brakelamp.... 65
courtesy lamps............. 64
daytime running light system...... 63
dome lamps.............. 64
flashing the lamps........... 72
fog lamps............... 86
hazard flashers............. 74
headlamps............... 62
high beams.............. 72
high-mount brakelamp........ 310
illuminated entry system........ 92
instrument panel, dimming....... 64
interior lamps........... 62,64
map lamps............... 66
replacing bulbs............ 307
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . . . 71
Lap belts................ 114
Lights, warning and indicator
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 16
brake................. 15
charging system............ 18
check engine.............. 17
engine oil pressure........... 19
four-wheel drive........... 166
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Index 387
Transmission control switch....... 155
Transmitter (see Remote entry)....... 89
Trip odometer.............. 24
Tune-up specifications (VECI)...... 304
Turn signal................ 71
indicator lights............. 71
lever................. 71
U
Used engine oil, disposal....268, 277, 284
V
Variable interval wipers........72±73
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)
decal................ 304
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).... 7
Vehicle loading............. 178
calculating the load.......... 184
understanding loading information . . . 175
Vehicle storage............. 330
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control)........ 57,60
Viscosity (see Engine oil)........ 264
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge).... 18
W
Warm engine, starting.......... 140
Warning chimes
headlamps on............. 21
key in ignition............. 69
safety belt............... 17
Warning lights, testing.......... 138
Warning lights (see Lights)......... 12
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