fog light FORD F250 2002 Owners Manual

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert
See Owner’s Guide
Fasten Safety BeltAir Bag-Front
Air Bag-SideChild Seat
Child Seat Installation
WarningChild Seat Lower
Anchor
Child Seat Tether
AnchorBrake System
Anti-Lock Brake SystemBrake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum Based
Traction ControlAdvanceTrac
Master Lighting SwitchHazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-FrontFuse Compartment
Fuel Pump ResetWindshield Wash/Wipe
Windshield
Defrost/DemistRear Window
Defrost/Demist
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Foglamp control (if equipped)
The headlamp control also operates
the foglamps. The foglamps can be
turned on only when the headlamp
control is in the
or
position and the high beams are not
turned on.
Pull headlamp control towards you
to turn foglamps on. The foglamp
indicator light
will illuminate if the ignition is in the RUN position.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.
To activate:
•the ignition must be in the ON position and
•the headlamp control is in the OFF, parking lamp or autolamp
position.
Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during
inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system
does not activate with your tail lamps and generally may not provide
adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
High beams
Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate. Pull
the lever towards you to deactivate.
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COURTESY/READING LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)
The dome lamp lights when the
control is in the DOOR (left)
position, any door is open, the
instrument panel switch is pushed
past the detent and when any of the
remote entry controls are pressed
while the ignition is off.
The reading lamps can be turned on
by pressing the rocker controls next
to each lamp.
BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an
“E” for Europe to assure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern
and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly
or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn
time.
Function Number of
bulbsTrade number
Headlamps (aerodynamic) 2 9007
Headlamps (sealed beam) 2 H6054
Park/turn 2 3157
Sidemarker 2 194
Tail/stop/turn/sidemarker 2 3157 K
Backup 2 3156K
High-mount stoplamp 1 921
Foglamp 2 899
License plate lamp 2 168
Cargo lamp 2 906
Roofmarker 5 194
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Replacing foglamp bulbs (if equipped)
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position.
2. Remove the bulb socket from the
foglamp by turning
counterclockwise.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the foglamp bulb.
Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
The license plate bulbs are located
behind the rear bumper. To change
the license plate lamp bulbs:
1. Reach behind the rear bumper to
locate the bulb.
2. Twist the bulb socket
counterclockwise and carefully pull
to remove it from the lamp
assembly.
3. Pull out the old bulb from the
socket and push in the new bulb.
4. Install the bulb socket in lamp assembly by turning it clockwise.
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Travel equipment
Adjustable Towing System
Auto headlamp system with Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Bed Tent
Box Aluminum Rack cargo storage systems
Daytime running lights (DRL)
Electrochromic inside mirror with compass
Electrochromic inside mirror with compass and temperature display
Fog lights
Battery Warmer
Highway safety and first aid kit
Off road lights
Pickup box rails
ROC2 hitch mounted bike courier
Running boards and tubular running bars
Running boards diamond plate
Seatback organizer
Speed control
Towing mirrors
Trailer hitch, Class IV
Trailer hitch bars and balls
Trailer hitch mounted bike carrier
Trailer hitch wiring adaptor
Trailer wiring harness
Trailgate table
Protection and appearance equipment
Air bag anti-theft locks
All weather vinyl floor mats
Bed mat/bedliner tailgate covers
Bed hooks
Bed mats
Bedliners
Accessories
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refill capacities ........................234
specifications ..................237, 240
Exhaust fumes ..........................105
F
Fail safe cooling ........................209
Fluid capacities .........................234
Foglamps .....................................37
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......116
driving off road .......................119
electronic shift ................118–119
indicator light .........................116
lever operated shift ................117
manual locking hubs ..............116
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................108
Fuel ............................................210
calculating fuel economy .......215
cap ...........................................212
capacity ...................................234
choosing the right fuel ...........213
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................218
detergent in fuel .....................214
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................210, 212, 215
filter, specifications ........214, 234
fuel pump shut-off switch .....159
improving fuel economy ........215
octane rating ...........213, 240–241
quality ......................................213
running out of fuel .................214
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................210
Fuses ..................................160–161
G
Garage door opener ....................47Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............212
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................215
Gauges .........................................13
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................128
calculating ...............................130
definition .................................128
driving with a heavy load ......128
location ....................................128
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................128
calculating .......................128, 130
definition .................................128
driving with a heavy load ......128
location ....................................128
H
Headlamps ...................................36
aiming ........................................38
autolamp system .......................36
daytime running lights .............37
flash to pass ..............................38
high beam .................................37
replacing bulbs .........................40
turning on and off ....................36
Heating
heating and air
conditioning system ...........33–34
Hood ..........................................197
I
Ignition .......................101, 240–241
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .......................93
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................219
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Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................193
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................38
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......174
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................63
Keys
positions of the ignition .........101
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................36
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................39
cargo lamps ...............................38
daytime running light ...............37
fog lamps ...................................37
headlamps .................................36
headlamps, flash to pass ..........38
instrument panel, dimming .....38
interior lamps ...........................39
replacing bulbs ...................39–44
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................38
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........106
speed control ............................52
Load limits .................................128
GAWR ......................................128
GVWR ......................................128
trailer towing ..........................128
Loading instructions .................130Locks
autolock .....................................63
childproof ..................................59
Lubricant specifications ...237, 240
Lumbar support, seats ...............69
M
Manual transmission .................112
fluid capacities ........................234
lubricant specifications ..........240
reverse .....................................113
Message center ...........................53
english/metric button ...............54
menu button .............................54
Mirrors .........................................46
fold away ...................................49
side view mirrors (power) .......49
Motorcraft parts ................214, 234
O
Octane rating ............................213
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................199
P
Parking brake ............................107
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....234
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................49
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................161
Power door locks ..................58, 63
Power point .................................47
Power steering ..........................108
fluid, checking and adding ....220
fluid, refill capacity ................234
Index
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