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*
[RE01500( ALL)03/95]
4. Check all battery terminals and remove any
excessive corrosion before you attach the
jumper cables.
*
[RE01600( ALL)02/95]
5. Turn on the heater fan in both vehicles.
Turning on the fan helps protect the
electrical system from voltage surges. Turn
off all other switches and lights in both
vehicles to prevent possible damage to either
vehicle's electrical systems.
%*
[RE01700( ALL)05/95]
Connecting the jumper cables
*
[RE01800( ALL)03/95]
1. Connect one end of the first jumper cable to
the positive (+) terminal of the discharged
battery. (You can connect either jumper cable
to the positive (+) terminal, as long as you
use the same cable for both positive
terminals.) Most jumper cables have a red
cable and a black cable. The red cable is
generally used for the positive terminals and
the black for the negative ones.
*
[RE01900( ALL)04/95]
2. Connect the other end of the first cable to
the positive (+) terminal of the booster
battery.
*
[RE02000( ALL)05/95]
3. Connect one end of the second cable to the
negative (-) terminal of the booster battery
Ð NOT to the discharged battery.
*
[RE02100( ALL)04/95]
4. Connect the other end of the second cable to
a good metallic surface on the engine or
frame of the disabled vehicle.
*
[RE02200( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not connect the end of the second
cable to the negative (-) terminal of the
battery to be jumped. A spark may cause
an explosion of the gases that surround
the battery.
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[SV20151( ALL)01/95]
You may add water by itself only in an
emergency, but you should replace it with a
50/50 or appropriate mixture as soon as
possible.
*
[SV20200( ALL)01/95]
Have your dealer check the engine cooling
system for leaks if you have to add a quart
(liter) of engine coolant more than once a month.
%*
[SV20500( ALL)11/94]
Checking hoses
*
[SV20600( ALL)10/89]
Inspect all engine and heater system hoses for
deterioration, leaks and loose clamps before
adding or replacing engine coolant. Make
whatever repairs or replacements that are
necessary using Motorcraft parts or their
equivalents.
*
[SV20700( ALL)05/95]
Engine coolant drain and flush
*
[SV20800( ALL)10/89]
To drain your vehicle's engine coolant:
*
[SV20900( ALL)03/94]
1. Turn off the engine and let it cool. Fully
depressurize the engine cooling system by
covering the radiator cap with a thick cloth
and turning it slowly counterclockwise to the
first stop. Step back while the pressure
releases.
*
[SV20950( ALL)05/90]
2. Remove the cap.
*
[SV21000(B FM)05/90]
3. Attach a small hose to the drain tube at the
bottom of the radiator.
*
[SV21200( ALL)05/90]
4. Let the engine coolant drain into a suitable
container. Disconnect the lower radiator hose
at the radiator connector and drain any
remaining engine coolant into a container.
*
[SV21225( ALL)05/94]
5. Reconnect the lower radiator hose and close
the radiator drain cock.
*
[SV21250( ALL)10/94]
Proper procedures for flushing the cooling
system can be found in theTruck Service Manual.
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368 Index
Electrical system (continued)
power point outlet.......... 148
Electronic sound system
radio reception............ 171
tuning the radio.........151, 165
warranty and service information.... 174
Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 163
Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic
sound system)............ 163
Emergencies, roadside
assistance............... 255
battery acid spills.........237, 313
jump-starting............. 237
towing................ 251
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 208
Emission control system, catalytic
converter............... 339
Engine
check engine warning light....... 78
fuel injected engine, starting....... 63
fuel pump shut-off switch........ 69
preparing to start............ 64
service points............. 279
starting............... 59,65
starting after a collision......... 69
storing your vehicle.......... 352
Engine block heater............ 68
Engine coolant
checking and adding......... 295
checking hoses............ 299
disposal...........294, 298, 315
preparing for storage......... 352
proper solution............ 297
recovery reservoir........... 296
refill capacities............ 344
specifications............. 298
Engine coolant temperature gauge,
description............... 85
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Index 371
Gauges, Mechanical
battery voltage gauge.......... 82
charging system gauge......... 82
engine coolant temperature gauge.... 85
engine oil pressure gauge........ 83
fuel gauge............... 84
speedometer.............. 86
tachometer............... 88
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 221
definition............214, 219
Gearshift
automatic operation.......... 176
manual operation........... 182
positions............... 176
shifting the gears.........176, 183
shift-lock.............. 66,178
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 221
definition............214, 219
H
Hazard flashers............. 109
Headlamps
checking alignment.......... 333
cleaning................ 99
daytime running lights......... 99
flashing............... 107
high beam.............. 106
replacing bulbs............ 333
turning on and off........... 98
warning chime............. 84
Heating
heating and air conditioning system . . . 90
standard heater system......... 94
High beams, indicator light........ 84
High-mount brakelamp
description.............. 101
replacing the bulb.......... 336
Hitch................. 229
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