battery FORD F750 2007 11.G Owner's Manual

Maintenance Operation Frequency - Observation
Check and adjust transmission
controls
(2)High effort to shift or noisy
transmission.
Check fuel pump pressure Insufficient full-throttle power or
backfiring.
Clean radiator cap seal. Clean and
inspect the cap surface on the
radiatorWhen the cap does not hold
pressure.
Check the battery terminals for
corrosionWhenever electrical power supply
has diminished.
Tighten the wheel mounting nuts
to the specified torque. Refer to
Servicing your wheels and tires
in theMaintenance and
SpecificationschapterRequired initially at 500 and 1000
miles (800 and 1600 km). Perform
again at 500 and 1000 mile (800
and 1600 km) intervals after each
tire removal/replacement.
Clean body/door drain holes At least twice annually.
Clean windshield wiper blades As required.
Replace windshield wiper blades If wiping the blades with a clean
cloth and mild detergent and
washing with a cleaner does not
restore a clean wipe.
Lubricate body lock cylinders Noisy or difficult to operate.
Check headlamp alignment Lamp beams in wrong position
when vehicle operating loaded.
Check windshield washer fluid
level; add fluid if requiredIf washes do not spray when
operated.
1- During maintenance and repair, protect the fuel tube and the hose
assemblies, the power steering lines, and the brake lines from the
external heat, the acids and the abrasion that could damage the lines.
2- Check for (free) linkage action and ensure that (return) spring
force is adequate to maintain pedal free play.
3- Adjust, repair or replace as required with the same or equivalent
parts.
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Air conditioning ..........................50manual heating and air
conditioning system .................50
Air suspension ...................119–120
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................117
Audio system
(see Radio) ................32, 34, 38, 43
Automatic transmission ............121 fluid, adding ............................198
fluid, checking ........................198
fluid, refill capacities ..............228
fluid, specification ..................214
Auxiliary power point .................59
Axle ............................130, 167, 204 lubricant specifications ..........214
refill capacities ........................227
B
Battery .......................................179 charging system warning
light ............................................22
jumping a disabled battery ....148
servicing ..................................268
voltage gauge ............................27
BeltMinder
.................................79
Brakes ..........................99, 104, 168 adjustment ..............................170
anti-lock ...........................117–118
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .....................22, 118
brake warning light ..................22
fluid, checking and
adding ..............................170, 196
fluid, specifications .................214
parking ....................100, 106, 171
Bulbs ............................................54 C
Catalytic converter
(see Emission control) .............171
CD-single premium .....................32
Cell phone use ..............................7
Child safety restraints ................84
child safety belts ......................84
Child safety seats ........................86 attaching with tether straps ....90
in front seat ..............................88
in rear seat ................................88
tether anchorage hardware .....90
Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................84
Cleaning your vehicle chrome and aluminum
parts .........................................161
engine compartment ..............161
exterior ....................................163
instrument panel ....................162
interior .....................................162
interior trim ............................162
plastic parts ............................161
washing ....................................160
waxing .....................................160
wheels ......................................161
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......49–50
Clutch ................................123, 197 adjusting ..................................197
fluid ..........................................197
operation while driving ..........124
specifications ..........................214
Controls power seat .................................71
Coolant ......................................181 checking and adding ......181–182
disposal ....................................184
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recovery reservoir ..................181
refill capacities ........................228
specifications ..........................214
temperature gauge ...................27
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................63
Customer Assistance ........140, 156 Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................163
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ......156, 158
Getting roadside assistance ...140
Getting the service you
need .........................................156
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................159
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................52
Defects, reporting .....................159
Defrost ...................................49–50 windshield ...........................49–50
with heating and air
conditioning system .................50
with standard heating
system .......................................49
Doors lubricant specifications ..........214
Driving under special
conditions through water ...........................96
E
Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ..........................148
Emission control system ..194, 233 catalytic converter ..................171 Engine
cleaning ...................................161
coolant .....................................181
lubrication specifications .......214
Engine fan .................................185
Engine oil ..................................176 checking and adding ..............176
oil pressure gauge ....................27
recommendations ...................177
refill capacities ........................228
specifications ..........................214
F
Fan, Engine Cooling .................185
Flashers, hazard ........................141
Fuel ............................................189 calculating fuel
economy ..........................191–192
capacity ...................................229
choosing the right fuel ...........190
filling your vehicle with fuel ..189
filter,
specifications ..........185, 187–188
gauge .........................................27
improving fuel
economy ..........................191–192
running out of fuel ...........95, 191
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................189
Fuses ..................................141, 148
G
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .........191–192
Gauges .........................................27 battery voltage gauge ...............27
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................27
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fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................199
fluid, refill capacities ..............228
lubricant specifications ..........214
manual operation ....................125
Turn signal ..................................53
V
Vehicle loading ..................134–135
Voltmeter
(see Battery voltage gauge) ......27
W
Warning chimes ...........................22
Warning lights (see Lights) .......22
Warranty coverage ........................6 Washer fluid ..............................175
Washing your vehicle ................160
Water, Driving through ...............96
Waxing your vehicle .................160
Wheels .......................................205
Windows
power .........................................59
Windshield defrosting ............................49–50
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................58 checking and cleaning ............162
operation ...................................58
replacing wiper blades ...........176
Wrecker towing .........................152
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