steering FORD F250 2007 Owner's Guide

Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............41
Clutch
fluid ..........................................285
operation while driving ..........185
recommended shift speeds ....186
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................77
Console ........................................72
overhead ..............................60–61
Controls
power seat .................................97
steering column ........................69
Coolant
checking and adding ..............267
refill capacities ................271, 294
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................66
Customer Assistance ................208
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................254
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................244
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............245
Getting roadside assistance ...208
Getting the service you
need .........................................240
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................246
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................244
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................45Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................286
engine oil .................................261
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................290
Driving under special
conditions ..................185, 198, 201
sand .........................................200
snow and ice ...........................202
through water .................200, 204
E
Electronic message center ...72, 74
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................233
Emergency Flashers .................210
Emission control system ..........281
Engine ........................................298
cleaning ...................................249
coolant .....................................267
diesel ...........................................8
fail-safe cooling .......................272
idle speed control ...................265
refill capacities ........................294
service points ..................258–259
starting after a collision .........210
Engine block heater .................177
Engine oil ..................................261
checking and adding ..............261
dipstick ....................................261
filter, specifications ........264, 293
recommendations ...................264
refill capacities ........................294
Exhaust fumes ..........................176
F
Fail safe cooling ........................272
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K
Keyless entry system .................92
Keys
positions of the ignition .........172
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................44
daytime running light ...............45
fog lamps ...................................45
headlamps .................................44
headlamps, flash to pass ..........46
instrument panel, dimming .....46
interior lamps ...........................50
replacing bulbs ...................51–58
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................50
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........178
speed control ............................68
Load limits .................................153
Loading instructions .................159
Locks
childproof ..................................87
Lug nuts ....................................232
Lumbar support, seats ...............99
M
Manual transmission .................185
fluid capacities ........................294
reverse .....................................187
Message center ...............72, 74–75
english/metric button ...............79
system check button ................78warning messages .....................80
Mirrors .........................................60
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................63
fold away ...................................65
heated ........................................64
side view mirrors (power) .......64
signal .........................................65
Moon roof ....................................71
Motorcraft parts ................273, 293
O
Octane rating ............................277
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................261
Overdrive .....................................60
P
Parking brake ............................179
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....293
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................66
Power adjustable foot pedals .....66
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................217
Power door locks ........................85
Power mirrors .............................64
Power point .................................61
Power steering ..........................180
fluid, checking and adding ....283
fluid, refill capacity ................294
Power Windows ...........................62
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................181
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R
Radio ................................21, 23, 28
Relays ........................................211
Remote entry system .................88
illuminated entry ......................91
locking/unlocking doors ...........85
Reverse sensing system ...........188
Roadside assistance ..................208
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........112
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................101, 103–105
Safety defects,
reporting ............................246–247
Safety restraints ........101, 103–105
BeltMinder
............................108
extension assembly ................112
for adults .........................103–105
for children .....................121–122
lap belt ....................................106
safety belt maintenance .........112
warning light and
chime ...............................107–108
Safety seats for children ..........125
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................299
Satellite Radio Information ........34
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............101
Seats ............................................94
child safety seats ....................125
cleaning ...................................253
Servicing your vehicle ..............256
Snowplowing .................8, 204–207Spark plugs,
specifications .....................293, 298
Special notice ................................9
ambulance conversions ..............8
diesel-powered vehicles .............8
utility-type vehicles ....................8
Speed control ..............................66
Starting your vehicle .......172–173,
176
jump starting ..........................233
Steering wheel
controls ......................................69
tilting .........................................59
T
Tailgate ..................................83–84
Tilt steering wheel ......................59
Tires ...................................135–136
alignment ................................145
care ..........................................141
changing ..................................225
checking the pressure ............140
inspecting and inflating .........137
label .........................................152
replacing ..................................143
rotating ....................................145
safety practices .......................144
sidewall information ...............147
snow tires and chains ............153
spare tire .........................220, 222
terminology .............................136
tire grades ...............................136
treadwear ........................135, 142
Towing .......................................160
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ..............164
trailer towing ..........................160
wrecker ....................................238
Traction-lok rear axle ...............181
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