engine oil FORD F250 2003 Owner's Manual

plastic parts ............................210
safety belts ..............................211
washing ....................................208
waxing .....................................208
wheels ......................................209
wiper blades ............................210
Clock adjust
AM/FM .......................................19
Clutch
fluid ..........................................240
operation while driving ..........124
recommended shift speeds ....125
Compass, electronic ....................61
calibration .................................63
set zone adjustment .................62
Console ........................................59
overhead ....................................50
Coolant
checking and adding ..............223
refill capacities ................226, 254
specifications ..................257, 260
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................56
Customer Assistance ................174
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................213
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................201
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................205
Getting roadside assistance ...174
Getting the service you
need .........................................199
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................206
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................201
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................204D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................39
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................241
engine oil .................................218
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........257
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................245
Driving under special
conditions ..................124, 137, 140
sand .........................................139
snow and ice ...........................141
through water .................139, 144
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................192
Emergency Flashers .................175
Emission control system ..........236
Engine ........................................260
cleaning ...................................209
coolant .....................................223
diesel ...........................................7
fail-safe coolant ......................227
idle speed control ...................221
lubrication
specifications ..................257, 260
refill capacities ........................254
service points ..........................217
starting after a collision .........175
Engine block heater .................114
Engine oil ..................................218
checking and adding ..............218
dipstick ....................................218
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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)
Index
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Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................102
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................238
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................211
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................40
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......192
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................71
Keys
positions of the ignition .........110
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................38
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................42
cargo lamps ...............................40
daytime running light ...............39
fog lamps ...................................39
headlamps .................................38
headlamps, flash to pass ..........40
instrument panel, dimming .....40
interior lamps .....................41–42
replacing bulbs ...................42–47
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................41
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........115
speed control ............................58
Load limits .................................145GAWR ......................................145
GVWR ......................................145
trailer towing ..........................145
Loading instructions .................146
Locks
autolock .....................................71
childproof ..................................66
Lubricant specifications ...257, 260
Lumbar support, seats ...............76
M
Manual transmission .................124
fluid capacities ........................254
lubricant specifications ..........260
reverse .....................................126
Message center ...........................59
english/metric button ...............60
menu button .............................60
Mirrors .........................................50
fold away ...................................55
heated ........................................54
side view mirrors (power) .......53
Moon roof ....................................51
Motorcraft parts ................233, 253
O
Octane rating ............................232
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................218
Overdrive .....................................49
P
Parking brake ............................116
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....253
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................56
Power adjustable foot pedals .....56
2003 F250/350/450/550(f23)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)
Index
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