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[FV18900(B F )04/94]
Battery Saver (with Remote Entry Ð
If equipped)
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[FV19000(B F )03/95]
When the ignition is turned off, the vehicle will
turn off battery voltage to all of these lights after
40 minutes: glove box, engine compartment,
overhead console, mirror, courtesy and
interior (including cargo) lamps.
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[FV19102(B F )03/95]
This will prevent draining of the battery if these
lights have been left on inadvertently or if a
door is not completely closed. Battery voltage to
these lamps will be restored when the remote
entry transmitter is used, any door is opened, or
the ignition key is turned on again.
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[FV19250(BEF )02/95]
Windows
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[FV19300(BEF )03/95]
Operating the Windows Manually
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[FV21100( F )02/91]
Cab rear sliding window (If equipped)
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[FV21300( F )06/94]
To open the sliding cab window, release the
latch by pulling the left portion of the snap lock
away from the window, then move the window
to the desired position. To close, slide the
windows to the center and snap the latch closed.
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[FV21400( F )06/92]
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Sliding cab window
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[FV50700(B F )01/95]
Automatic Dimming Inside Rearview
Mirror (If equipped)
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[FV50850(B F )03/93]
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Automatic dimming inside rearview mirror
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[FV50900(B F )03/93]
This mirror is equipped with an electrochromic
glare control feature that automatically darkens
the mirror, reducing glare from the headlamps
of vehicles behind you. A forward facing light
sensor measures the ambient light just as your
eyes do. When the rear facing light sensor in the
glass senses glare, such as from following
headlights, it energizes a chemical layer in the
glass causing it to darken and absorb light. As
the glare subsides, the mirror glass returns to its
normal clear state.
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[AS35900(BEF )01/95]
If there is a building or large structure between
the antenna and station, some of the signal
ªbendsº around the building, but certain spots
receive almost no signal. Moving out of the
ªshadowº of the structure will allow the station
to return to normal.
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[AS36000(BEF )01/95]
When the radio waves are reflected off objects or
structures, the reflected signal cancels the normal
signal, causing the antenna to pick up noise and
distortion. Cancellation effects are most
prominent in metropolitan areas, but also can
become quite severe in hilly terrain and
depressed roadways.
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[AS36100(BEF )01/95]
To minimize these conditions, a stereo/mono
blend circuit has been incorporated into this
system. This feature automatically switches a
weak stereo signal to a clearer monaural signal,
which improves the quality of reception.
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[AS36200(BEF )01/95]
Several sources of static are normal conditions
on AM frequencies. These can be caused by
power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and
thunderstorms.
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[AS36300(BEF )01/95]
Another reception phenomenon isStrong Signal
Capture and Overload. This can occur when
listening to a weak station and when passing
another broadcast tower. The close station may
capture the more distant station, although the
displayed frequency does not change. While
passing the tower, the station may switch back
and forth a few times before returning to the
original station.
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[AS36400(BEF )01/95]
When several broadcast towers are present
(common in metropolitan areas) several stations
may overload the receiver, resulting in
considerable station changing, mixing and
distortion.
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[DR16370(B F )06/94]
4x4 system indicator lights
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[DR16401(B F )06/94]
A 4x4 light and a LOW RANGE light are
located at the lower right of the instrument
cluster.
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[DR16430(B F )06/94]
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2H position Ð Neither the 4X4 or the LOW
RANGE lights are lit.
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[DR16460(B F )06/94]
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4H position Ð Only the 4x4 light is lit.
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[DR16490(B F )06/94]
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N position Ð Neither the 4x4 or LOW
RANGE lights are lit.
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[DR16520(B F )06/94]
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4L position Ð Both the 4x4 and the LOW
RANGE lights are lit.
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[DR16550(B F )03/91]
Lever Operated System With Automatic
Locking Hubs
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[DR16580(B F )06/94]
To shift from 2H to 4H:
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[DR16610(B F )02/92]
Stop the vehicle and move the transfer case shift
lever straight back to the 4H position, the
automatic locking hubs will engage when the
vehicle is driven. When the automatic locking
hubs are engaged, shifts between 2H and 4H
may take place at any speed.
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[DR16620(B F )02/92]
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The automatic locking hubs may disengage in
2H if the vehicle's direction is momentarily
reversed, or the vehicle is allowed to roll
slightly in the opposite direction. If a
grinding noise occurs when shifting from 2H
to 4H while the vehicle is moving, one or
both of the automatic locking hubs have been
disengaged and the transfer case shift lever
should be switched back to the 2H position.
To shift back into 4H, stop the vehicle and
move the transfer case shift lever straight
back to the 4H position.
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192one continuous motion without pausing in the N
(neutral) position. Pausing in the neutral position
can result in gear clash and difficult shifting. If,
while shifting between 4H and 4L, the transfer
case gets stuck in the N (neutral) position or is
difficult to shift into either 4H or 4L, it may be
necessary to let the vehicle roll slightly and/or
turn off the engine (particularly on vehicles
equipped with automatic transmissions).
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[DR16880(B F )03/91]
To shift into and out of N (neutral)
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[DR16910( F )05/91]
To shift into N (neutral), stop the vehicle and
engage the parking brake. Place the automatic
transmission into NEUTRAL or depress the
clutch on manual transmission vehicles. From
either the 4H or 4L position, push the transfer
case shift knob down (toward the ground) and
at the same time move the transfer case shift
lever to the N (neutral) position. The N (neutral)
position should only be used for vehicle towing
or transfer case mounted PTO use (transfer case
PTO opening available on F-350 only).
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[DR16955(B F )12/91]
NOTE: Dash mounted four wheel drive
indicator lights are off when your
vehicle is in neutral.
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[DR17001(B F )05/91]
To shift from N (Neutral) to either 4H or 4L,
stop the vehicle and engage the parking brake.
Place the automatic transmission into NEUTRAL
or depress the clutch on manual transmission
vehicles. Push the transfer case knob down
(toward the ground) and at the same time move
the transfer case shift lever to the desired
position. If it is difficult to shift into either 4H or
4L, it may be necessary to let the vehicle roll
slightly and/or turn off the engine (particularly
on vehicles equipped with automatic
transmissions).
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[DR17490(B F )12/91]
NOTE: Dash mounted four wheel drive
indicator lights are off when your
vehicle is in neutral.
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[DR17540(B F )01/95]
To shift from N (Neutral) to either 4H or 4L,
stop the vehicle and engage the parking brake.
Place the automatic transmission into N
(Neutral) or depress the clutch on manual
transmission vehicles. Push the transfer case shift
lever to the desired position. If it is difficult to
shift into either 4H or 4L, it may be necessary to
let the vehicle roll slightly and/or turn off the
engine (particularly on vehicles equipped with
automatic transmissions).
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[DR17570(B F )06/94]
4x4 SYSTEMS-TOUCH DRIVE
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[DR17601(B F )06/94]
The Touch Drive 4x4 system functions in three
modes. In Two Wheel Drive mode, power is
delivered only to the rear axle at normal road
speed. The 4H position provides four-wheel
drive with power delivered to the front and rear
axles for increased traction. The 4L position
provides four-wheel drive with power delivered
to the front and rear axles when the above
average power is required at reduced speeds.
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[DR17630(B F )06/94]
Four wheel drive operation (4x4 or 4x4 LOW
RANGE) on dry pavement is not recommended.
Operating the vehicle in four-wheel drive on dry
pavement will increase noise, vibration, tire
wear, decrease fuel economy, and make
four-wheel drive disengagement difficult for the
transfer case.
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[DR17660(B F )06/94]
Touch Drive system indicator lights
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[DR17690(B F )03/91]
A 4x4 indicator light and a LOW RANGE
indicator light are located at the lower right of
the instrument cluster. In addition, two small
amber lights are located near the Touch Drive
system buttons. The amber light to the left of the
4x4 button will light up at the same time as the
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1964x4 instrument panel light. The amber light to
the left of the LOW RANGE light will light up
at the same time as the instrument panel LOW
RANGE light.
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[DR17750(B F )06/94]
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Two Wheel Drive mode Ð Neither the 4x4
nor the LOW RANGE lights are lit.
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[DR17780(B F )06/94]
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4x4 mode Ð Only the 4x4 light is lit.
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[DR17810(B F )06/94]
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4x4 LOW RANGE mode Ð Both the 4x4 and
LOW RANGE lights are lit.
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[DR17840(B F )06/94]
To shift from Two-Wheel Drive to 4x4:
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[DR17871(B F )06/94]
To shift into 4x4, push the 4x4 button located on
the instrument panel. This shift can be done at a
stop or at speeds up to 55 miles per hour
(88 km/h). When the vehicle is driven, the
automatic locking hubs will engage. If the
vehicle is stopped while in 4x4 and the vehicle
direction is reversed from the previous direction,
the automatic locking hubs will momentarily
disengage and reengage. The automatic locking
hubs may click as they automatically engage in
the new direction.
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[DR17900(B F )05/91]
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Touch drive electric shift switch
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[DR17945(B F )06/92]
Ð At extremely low temperatures, it may be
necessary to slow down or even stop to shift
from two wheel drive to 4x4.
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198movement of front-wheel drive components
while operating in two-wheel drive.
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[DR18230(B F )03/91]
To shift from 4x4 to 4x4 LOW RANGE:
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[DR18290(B F )06/92]
Stop the vehicle and place the automatic
transmission in NEUTRAL or depress the clutch
on vehicles with a manual transmission. Push
the LOW RANGE button on the instrument
panel to shift the transfer case from 4x4 to 4x4
LOW RANGE. Both the 4x4 and LOW RANGE
lights are now lit.
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[DR18300(B F )08/94]
NOTE: The vehicle must already be in 4x4
before pushing the Low Range Button.
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[DR18320(B F )03/91]
To shift from 4x4 LOW RANGE to 4x4:
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[DR18380(B F )06/94]
Stop the vehicle and place the automatic
transmission into NEUTRAL or depress the
clutch on vehicles with a manual transmission.
Push the LOW RANGE button on the instrument
panel to shift the transfer case from 4x4 LOW
RANGE to 4x4.
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[DR19200(B F )01/89]
Driving Off Road with 4-Wheel
Drive
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[DR19300(B F )11/89]
Most vehicles with four-wheel drive are
especially equipped for driving on sand, snow,
mud, or rough terrain and have operating
characteristics that are somewhat different from
conventional vehicles, both off and on the road.
The driving tips below will help you learn to
use four-wheel drive.
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[DR19400(B F )10/94]
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Do not use 4WD LOW on dry, hard-surfaced
roads.
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[DR19600(B F )11/89]
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Special maintenance procedures are necessary
after operating with drive components in
water.
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