1996 FORD F250 steering wheel

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[SR10300(BEF )04/95]
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS)
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[SR10450( F )06/93]
Driver air bag (F-150 Ð F-250 under 8500
lbs. only)
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[SR10500(B F )03/95]
Your vehicle is equipped with a driver side air
bag supplemental restraint system located in the
steering wheel and identified by the letters
ªSRSº in the center of the wheel.
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[SR10600(BEF )03/95]
The driver air bag is a Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS), provided in addition to the driver
lap/shoulder belt, and is designed to
supplement the protection provided to a
properly belted driver in moderate to severe
frontal collisions. The supplemental air bag
system does not provide restraint to the lower
body.
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[SR10650(BEF )02/95]
The Importance of Wearing Safety Belts
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[SR10700(BEF )11/93]
RWARNING
Safety belts must be worn by all vehicle
occupants to be properly restrained and
help reduce the risk of injury in a
collision.
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[SR10750(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
All occupants of the vehicle, including the
driver, should always wear their safety
belts, even when an air bag Supplemental
Restraint System is provided.
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[SR10900(BEF )01/95]
There are four very important reasons to use
safety belts even with an air bag system. Use
your safety belts to:
[SR11000(BEF )02/95]
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help keep you in the proper seating position
(away from the air bag) when it inflates
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[SR11100(BEF )01/95]
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reduce the risk of harm in rollover, side or
rear impact collisions, because an air bag is
not designed to inflate in such situations
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[SR11200(BEF )01/95]
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reduce the risk of harm in frontal collisions
that are not severe enough to activate the
supplemental air bag
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[SR11300(BEF )01/95]
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reduce the risk of being thrown from your
vehicle
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[SR11400(BEF )01/95]
The Importance of Being Properly Seated
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[SR11500(BEF )05/95]
In a collision, the air bag must inflate extremely
fast to help provide additional protection for
you. In order to do this, the air bag must inflate
with considerable force. If you are not seated in
a normal riding position with your back against
the seatback, the air bag may not protect you
properly and could possibly hurt you as it
inflates.
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[SR11600(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
Do not place objects or mount equipment
on or near the air bag cover on the
steering wheel or in front seat areas that
may come in contact with a deploying air
bag. Failure to follow this instruction may
increase the risk of personal injury in the
event of a collision.
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[SR11800(BEF )01/95]
How the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint
System Operates
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[SR11900(BEF )10/94]
The air bag supplemental restraint system has
two main parts. One part is the air bag system
with the driver air bag and inflator located in
the center of the steering wheel. The second part
is the electrical system, which has impact
sensors, and a diagnostic module, and backup
power supply. The diagnostic module monitors
its own internal circuits and the supplemental air
bag electrical system readiness, including the
impact sensors, the system wiring, the air bag
system readiness light, air bag power, and the
air bag ignitor.
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[SR12050(B F )03/93]
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The location of the air bag and warning label
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Starting Your F-Series
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[ST01700( ALL)03/95]
Ignition
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[ST01800( ALL)01/95]
Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
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[ST02000( ALL)05/90]
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The positions of the key in the ignition lock cylinder.
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[ST02200( ALL)03/95]
ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning
lights (except the brake system warning light) to
make sure they work before you start the
engine. The key returns to the ON position once
the engine is started and remains in this position
while the engine runs.
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[ST02300( ALL)03/95]
START cranks the engine. Release the key once
the engine starts so that you do not damage the
starter. The key should return to ON when you
release it. The START position also allows you
to test the brake warning light.
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[ST02400( ALL)03/95]
OFF allows you to shut off the engine and all
accessories without locking the steering wheel or
the automatic transmission gearshift lever.
[ST02500(B F )05/95]
LOCK locks the steering wheel. It also locks the
gearshift if your vehicle's gearshift is on the
column.
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[ST02600(B F )05/95]
RWARNING
LOCK position does not lock the gearshift
on floor-mounted gearshifts. If the
parking brake is not set and the gearshift
is moved out of Park (automatic
transmission) or out of gear (manual
transmission), your vehicle may move
unexpectedly.
[ST02635(B F )05/95]
With the transfer case in N (Neutral), the vehicle
is free to move with either the automatic
transmission in P (Park) or with the manual
transmission in any driving gear.
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[ST02650(B F )05/95]
RWARNING
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the transfer case in the N (Neutral)
position. Always set the parking brake
fully and turn off the ignition when
leaving the vehicle.
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[ST02700( ALL)01/95]
LOCK is the only position that allows you to
remove the key. The LOCK feature helps to
protect your vehicle from theft.
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[ST02800( ALL)05/95]
If the key is stuck in the LOCK position, move
the steering wheel left or right until the key
turns freely.
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[ST02900( ALL)03/95]
ACCESSORY allows some of your vehicle's
electrical accessories such as the radio and the
windshield wipers to operate while the engine is
not running.
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[ST02950(B F )01/95]
In order to turn the key from the ON or OFF
position to the ACCESSORY position, you must
push the key release button if your vehicle's
manual transmission gearshift is mounted on the
floor.
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[ST05900(BEF )03/95]
Testing the Warning Lights
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[ST06015(BEF )03/95]
Before you start your vehicle, you should test
the warning lights on the instrument panel to
make sure that they work. Refer to theWarning
Lights and Gaugeschapter.
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[ST06025(BEF )03/95]
If your Brake Warning Light does light up with
the key in the ON position, you may not have
fully released the parking brake or the brake
fluid may be low.
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[ST06200( ALL)02/95]
Starting Your Engine
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[ST06300( ALL)02/95]
To start your engine:
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[ST06400( ALL)05/95]
1. Follow the steps underPreparing to Start
Your Vehicleat the beginning of this section.
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2. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
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[ST06451(BEF )03/95]
3. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when
starting your engine. DO NOT use the
accelerator while the vehicle is parked.
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[ST06475( ALL)02/95]
4. Turn the key to the START position
(cranking) until the engine starts. Allow the
key to return to the ON position after the
engine has started.
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[ST06501( ALL)02/95]
If you have difficulty in turning the key,
rotate the steering wheel slightly because it
may be binding.
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[ST06510( ALL)04/95]
For a cold engine:
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[ST06515( ALL)04/95]
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At temperatures10ÊF (-12ÊC) andbelow:If
the engine does not start infifteen (15)
secondson the first try, turn the key to OFF,
wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you
do not flood the engine, then try again.
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Steering Column Controls
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[SC00400( ALL)01/95]
The controls on the steering column and wheel
are designed to give you easy access to the
controls while you are driving.
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[SC00500( ALL)01/95]
The Turn Signal Lever
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[SC00600( ALL)01/95]
You can use the turn signal lever on the left side
of the steering column to:
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[SC00700( ALL)03/95]
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operate the turn signals and cornering lamps
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[SC00800(BEF )01/95]
q
turn the high beams on/off
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[SC00900(BEF )01/95]
q
flash the lights
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[SC01000(BEF )01/95]
q
turn the windshield wipers and washer
on/off
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[SC01100( ALL)01/95]
Turn Signals
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[SC01200( ALL)03/95]
Move the lever up to signal a right turn. Move
it down to signal a left turn. The corresponding
indicator light in the instrument cluster will
flash.
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[SC01400( ALL)03/95]
If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move
the lever back to the center (off) position.
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[SC06200(BEF )05/95]
Tilt Steering (If equipped)
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[SC06300(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel when the
vehicle is moving.
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[SC06500(BEF )01/94]
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Turn signal and tilt release wheel lever
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[SC06700( ALL)04/95]
To change the position of the steering
column/wheel, pull the release lever on the
column toward you. Tip the steering wheel to
the desired position. Release the lever to lock the
steering wheel in place.
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[SC07250( ALL)12/89]
Be sure the steering wheel locks in a notch. It is
not infinitely adjustable. Do not adjust the
steering wheel while the vehicle is in motion.
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