1996 FORD F150 warning

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RWARNING
Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback
when the vehicle is moving.
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[FV26100(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
Do not pile cargo higher than the
seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a
collision or sudden stop.
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[FV26200(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury in a
collision, always drive and ride with your
seatback upright and the lap belt snug
and low across the hips.
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[FV26300(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury in a
collision, children should always ride with
the seatback upright.
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Seat Back Release (Bench Seat)
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[FV30601( F )12/91]
The front seat back for the Regular Cab and the
rear seat back for the Crew Cab can be folded
forward to gain access to the storage space
behind. Lift the seat back latch at its lower rear
corner. The seat back will lock automatically
when returned to the full upright position.
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[FV30701( F )05/90]
The SuperCab split back bench seat can be
folded forward on either side to gain access to
the rear of the vehicle. To do so, push up the
latch button located at the top of the seat back.
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Seat back release
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RWARNING
A seatback which is folded forward even
a small degree may not lock properly in
the event of a sudden stop or collision.
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Center Facing Jump Seat Ð SuperCab
Only
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The center facing jump seat should be kept in
the stored position for easy access to the rear
cab area. To open the seat:
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1. Unsnap the retaining strap holding the seat
in its stored position.
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2. Swing the seat support away from the seat
bottom while lowering the seat to a
horizontal position.
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3. Raise the seat back to the upright position.
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[FV40301( F )05/95]
RWARNING
Do not install a child seat in a center
facing jump seat.
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Opening the center facing jump seat
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To restore the seat to a stored position:
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1. Lift the cushion to upright position.
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2. Snap retaining strap.
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3. Clip support.
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Tilt Slide Seat
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With the seatback tilted forward, the tilt slide
seat can be moved forward to provide additional
entry space to access the rear seat compartment
of the vehicle.
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[FV46025(B F )05/94]
To operate the tilt slide seat:
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1. Lift the seatback release lever on the
outboard side of the seat cushion to unlock
the slide mechanism and the seatback.
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2. Push the seat assembly forward to provide
entry space to the rear seat compartment of
the vehicle.
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[FV46043(B F )08/94]
RWARNING
Do not place objects behind or under the
front seat which can prevent the seat from
returning to the locked position.
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Relocking the seat after a tilt slide operation:
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3. Push the seat backrest to its upright latched
position. Continue to push the seat rearward
to return it to its latched position. (This can
be done from inside the rear seat
compartment or from outside the vehicle.)
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[FV46053(B F )10/94]
NOTE: The seat can no longer be moved
rearward when in its latched position.
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Fabric
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Remove dust and loose dirt with a whisk broom
or a vacuum cleaner. Remove fresh spots
immediately. Follow the directions that come
with the cleaner.
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[FV47660(BEF )04/95]
NOTE: Before using any cleaner, test it on a
small, hidden area of fabric. If the
fabric's color or texture is adversely
affected by a particular cleaner, do not
use it.
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[FV50000(BEF )01/95]
Mirrors
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[FV50200(BEF )03/91]
With the door closed and the seat adjusted for
comfort and proper vehicle control, move the
mirrors for best view by tilting up or down, left
or right. Do not adjust the mirrors while the
vehicle is in motion.
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[FV50325(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
Make sure you can see clearly through the
rearview mirror at all times. Do not allow
anything to block your vision. If you can't
see through the mirror, you could be
involved in an accident and injure
yourself or others.
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For vehicles equipped with the swing-out
recreational mirrors, the right-hand side mirror is a
flat glass mirror. All other right-hand side view
mirrors used are convex. Convex mirrors have a
curved surface and will show a wider view of the
lane next to and behind your vehicle.
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[FV54400(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
The side view mirror on the right makes
objects appear smaller and farther away
than they actually are.
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Dual Electric Remote Control Mirrors
(If equipped)
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To adjust the remote controlled side mirrors:
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[FV54800(BEF )06/94]
1. Find the control switch in the driver's door
panel.
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[FV55000(BEF )06/94]
2. Select the right or left mirror by moving the
selector switch to R or L.
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3. Move the control knob in the direction you
want to move the mirror.
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[FV55400(BEF )06/94]
4. Return the selector switch to the middle
position to keep the mirror in place.
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[FV55700(B F )12/91]
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Power mirror control
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[FV55900(BEF )12/91]
Do not clean the plastic housing of any electric
mirror with gasoline or other petroleum-based
cleaning products.
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The positions of the column-mounted gearshift
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RWARNING
Hold the brake pedal down while you
move the gearshift lever from position to
position. If you do not hold the brake
pedal down, your vehicle may move
unexpectedly and injure someone.
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[DR01200( EF )01/95]
Once you place the gearshift securely into
position, gradually release the brake pedal and
use the accelerator as necessary.
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[DR01210( EF )01/95]
NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a
brake-shift interlock feature. This
feature prevents you from shifting
from P (Park) unless you have the
brake pedal depressed. (The ignition
must be in the ON position.) If you
cannot shift from P (Park) with the
brake pedal depressed:
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[DR01220( EF )01/95]
1. Apply the parking brake.
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2. Remove the key.
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3. Insert the key and rotate one position
clockwise (ignition in the OFF position).
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4. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N
(Neutral). (If the vehicle is shifted to P
(Park), you must repeat the previous steps.)
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5. Start the vehicle.
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[DR01265( EF )05/95]
If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the
alternate procedure described above, it is
possible that a fuse has blown and that your
brakelamps may also not be functional. Please
refer to the chapter titledServicing Your F-Series
in this Owner Guide for instructions on checking
and replacing fuses.
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[DR01270( EF )05/95]
RWARNING
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL
YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS
ARE WORKING.
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[DR01300( EF )01/95]
R (Reverse)
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[DR01400( EF )02/95]
With the gearshift in the R (Reverse) position,
the vehicle will move backward. You should
always come to a complete stop before shifting
into or out of R (Reverse).
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[DR01500( EF )01/95]
Driving
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[DR01600( EF )03/93]
When to use D (Drive)
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[DR01700( EF )12/91]
This is the normal driving position. As the
vehicle picks up speed, automatic upshifts from
First gear to Second and Second to Third will
occur. The transmission automatically downshifts
as speed decreases.
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When to use 2 (Second)
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[DR01900( EF )12/91]
Use 2 (Second) to drive up moderately steep
grades, to start-up on slippery roads or to
provide engine braking on downgrades.
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[DR02000( EF )12/91]
Do not go faster than 55 mph (88 km/h) in this
gear.
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