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[DR38925( ALL)05/95]
Servicing your vehicle if you tow
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[DR38950( ALL)08/93]
If you tow a trailer for a long distance, your
vehicle will need to be serviced more frequently
than usual. Refer to theMaintenance Schedule and
Recordbooklet for additional information.
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[DR39000( ALL)01/93]
Trailer towing tips
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[DR39100( ALL)11/89]
Before starting on a trip, practice turning,
stopping and backing in an area away from
heavy traffic. Get to know the ªfeelº of the
vehicle/trailer combination.
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[DR39200( ALL)05/90]
Practice backing up. Back up very slowly, with
someone outside at the rear of your trailer to
guide you. Place your hand at the bottom of the
steering wheel and move it in the direction you
want the rear of the trailer to swing. Slight
movement of the steering wheel results in a
much larger movement of the rear of the trailer.
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[DR39300( ALL)11/89]
Allow more room for stopping with a trailer
attached. Trailer brakes should be applied first,
whether manually or automatically controlled,
when approaching a stop.
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[DR39400( ALL)11/89]
For a good handling truck-trailer combination,
the trailer tongue load should be approximately
10-15% of the loaded trailer weight.
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[DR39500( ALL)05/95]
Make a thorough check of your equipment
before starting out on the road. After you have
traveled about 50 miles (80 km) stop in a
protected area and double-check your hitch and
electrical connections. Also check trailer wheel
lug nuts for tightness.
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[DR39600( ALL)11/89]
When turning, drive slightly beyond the normal
turning point so the trailer wheels will clear
curbs or other obstructions.
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When stopped in traffic for long periods of time
in hot weather, place the gearshift selector lever
in P (Park) to increase the engine idle speed.
This aids in engine cooling and air conditioner
efficiency. If the engine overheats, move the
Function Selector Lever to VENT to stop the
compressor and increase the engine speed for a
short time.
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[DR39900( ALL)05/90]
Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a
grade. However, if you must park on a grade,
place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels as
follows:
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[DR40000( ALL)05/95]
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Apply the brake pedal and hold.
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[DR40100( ALL)11/89]
q
Have another person place the wheel chocks
under the trailer wheels.
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[DR40200( ALL)11/89]
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With the chocks in place, release the foot
service brakes, making sure the chocks are
holding.
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[DR40350( E M)03/91]
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Apply the parking brake by pressing the
service brake pedal down firmly with your
right foot while applying the parking brake
pedal with your left foot.
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[DR40575( E M)06/95]
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Shift the gearshift lever into P (Park).
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[DR40600( ALL)01/93]
To start, after being parked on a grade:
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[DR40700( ALL)11/89]
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Apply the foot service brakes and hold
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[DR40800( ALL)11/89]
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Start the engine
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[DR40900( ALL)11/89]
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Shift transmission into gear and release the
parking brake
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[DR41000( ALL)11/89]
q
Release the foot service brakes and move the
vehicle uphill to free the wheel chocks
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[DR41100( ALL)05/95]
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Apply the brake pedal and hold while
another person retrieves the chocks.
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[DR41550( EF )03/94]
NOTE: Diesel equipped vehicles not
recommended for snow plowing.
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[RE02900( ALL)03/95]
Removing jumper cables
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[RE03000( ALL)03/95]
1.Always remove the jumper cables in the
reverse order.Remove the negative (S) end
of the jumper cable from the metallic surface
on the engine or frame of the disabled
vehicle.
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[RE03100( ALL)06/95]
2. Remove the negative (S) cable from the
booster battery.
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[RE03200( ALL)06/95]
3. Remove the positive (+) cable from the
booster battery.
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[RE03400( ALL)05/95]
4. Remove the other end of the positive (+)
cable from the discharged battery.
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[RE03500( ALL)04/95]
After the vehicle is started, let it idle for a while
to let the engine ªrelearnº its idle conditions.
Drive it around for a while with all electrical
accessories turned off to let the battery recharge.
You may need to use a battery charger to fully
recharge the battery.
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[RE03550( ALL)03/95]
If you need to replace your battery, seeBattery
in theServicing Your Vehiclechapter.
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[RE03600( ALL)03/95]
Changing a Tire
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[RE03700( ALL)01/95]
If you get a flat tire while you are driving, do
not apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually
decrease the speed. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the
side of the road. Park on a level spot, turn off
the ignition, set the parking brake, and turn on
the hazard flashers.
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[RE03800( ALL)03/95]
The Conventional Spare Tire
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[RE03900(BEF )01/95]
If you have the conventional spare tire, you can
use it as a spare or as a regular tire. This spare
tire is identical to the other tires that come with
your vehicle, although the wheel may not match.
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[RE04275(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
To avoid injury, never run the engine
with one wheel off the ground, such as
when changing a tire.
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[RE04280(BEF )10/94]
Extended use of other than matching size spare
tires on a Traction-Lok axle could result in a
permanent reduction in effectiveness. This loss of
effectiveness does not affect normal driving and
should not be noticeable to the driver.
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[RE05100(BEF )03/95]
Spare Tire Location
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[RE05250( E )06/94]
The spare tire for your vehicle is stowed at the
rear under the frame (except cutaway and
stripped chassis models).
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[RE05550( E )03/91]
To remove the spare tire:
[RE05625( E )03/93]
1. Open both of the rear doors. Remove the
access cover from the rubber strip found
behind the left door. Insert tapered end of
lug wrench or tip of jack handle through the
access hole. Turn counterclockwise until the
cable extends enough to allow the spare tire
to be pulled rearward from under the
vehicle.
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[RE05700( E )10/94]
2. Slide the spare tire to the rear and remove
the retainer from the wheel.
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[RE05850( E )10/94]
3. To stow the cable/retainer with spare
removed, turn jack handle wrench clockwise
until slack is removed.
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three fourths page art:0020839-C
The spare tire location and assembly
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[RE06050( E )03/91]
To stow spare tire:
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[RE06150( E )10/94]
1. Insert the jack handle or lug nut wrench into
the actuator hole and turn counterclockwise
until the cable/retainer is extended for
insertion into the wheel.
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[RE06200( E )10/94]
2. Install the retainer through wheel center
with valve stem facing up.
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[RE06250( E )12/91]
NOTE: Stow aluminum wheel and tire with
valve stem down.
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[RE06350( E )10/94]
3. Rotate the handle clockwise to secure tire.
Continue until the lift mechanism ªslipsº.
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[RE06400( E )03/91]
4. Check for proper seating against underbody
supports and retighten if necessary.
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[RE15100(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
Make sure the spare tire and jacking
equipment are stowed and secured in the
proper storage location.
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[RE15200( ALL)03/95]
Preparing to Change the Tire
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[RE15250( ALL)12/91]
NOTE: To lift your vehicle by other than the
front or rear jacking points, be sure to
use only hoist adapters with a wide
contact surface.
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[RE15325( E M)03/95]
1. Make sure that your vehicle will not move
or roll. Put the gearshift in P (Park). Set the
parking brake and block the wheel that is
diagonally opposite the tire that you are
changing.
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[RE15377( E )06/95]
When one of the back wheels is off the ground,
the transmission alone will not prevent the
vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack,
even if the vehicle is in P (Park). To prevent the
vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be
sure the parking brake is set, then block the
wheel (both directions) that is diagonally
opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to
the tire being changed.
[RE15430(E )10/95]
RWARNING
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else coule be seriously injured.
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RWARNING
On E-Super Duty vehicles, the parking
brake is on the transmission. Therefore,
the vehicle will not be prevented from
moving when a rear wheel is lifted, even
if the vehicle is in Park and the parking
brake is applied. Be sure to block both
directions of the wheel that is diagonally
opposite to the wheel that is being lifted.
If the vehicle slips off the jack, someone
could be seriously injured.
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[RE15550(BEF )05/95]
2. Get out the spare tire and jack.
[RE16300( E )01/89]
The jack, jack handle and lug nut wrench are
stowed as shown below.
[RE16400( E )05/91]
one third page art:0020289-D
Jack handle and wrench stowage
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[RE16800(BEF )12/91]
3. Use the tapered end of the lug nut wrench
to unscrew wheel ornaments attached by
retaining screws. Remove any wheel trim.
Insert the tapered end of the lug nut wrench
behind wheel covers or hubcaps and twist
off.
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