1997 FORD F150 Owners Manual

Headlamp/foglamp control
This control operates the
headlamps and foglamps.
Ð Off
Ð Parking lamps on.
Ð Headlamps on.
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Foglamp control
The headlamp control also
operates the foglamps. The
foglamps can be turned on only
when the headlamps are in the
position.
Pull headlamp control towards you
to turn foglamps on. The foglamp
indicator light
(located to the
right of the control) will illuminate.
Daytime running lights
(Canadian vehicles only)
The daytime running light system
turns the headlamps on, with a
reduced light output, when:
²the vehicle is running
²the parking brake is released
²the headlamp system is in the
position.
The Daytime Running
Light (DRL) system will
not illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your
headlamps at dusk. Failure to do
so may result in a collision.
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Panel dimmer control
Turn control up to brighten panel.
Turn control down to dim panel.
Autolamp delay system (if
equipped)
The autolamp delay system sets
the headlamp to turn on and off
automatically. You can set the
autolamp to:
²turn on the exterior lamps
automatically at night.
²turn off the lamps automatically
during daylight.
²keep the lamps on for up to
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three minutes after you turn the
key to OFF.
1. Turn control up to increase
delay. The indicator light under the
autolamp control illuminates when
the autolamps are activated.
2. Turn control down to decrease
delay.
To turn autolamp system off, turn
control down all the way until a
click is felt.
Electronic shift 4WD system (if
equipped)
This controls the Electronic Shift
4WD operation. Refer to
Electronic Shift 4WD systemin
theDrivingchapter for more
information.
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4L
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f12_power_point
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Auxiliary power point
This 12V power point is an
additional power source for
electrical accessories.
Do not plug optional electrical
accessories into the cigarette
lighter. Use the power point.
Passenger air bag deactivate
switch
This switch must be used to
deactivate the passenger air bag
whenever a child seat is used in
the right front or center front
passenger seat position. Refer to
Passenger air bag deactivate
switchin theSeating and safety
restraintschapter.
Audio system
Refer to the ªAudio Guideº in your
Owner's Portfolio.
PASSENGER AIRBAG
ON
OFF OFF
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f12_fuel_shutoff
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Fuel pump shut-off switch
Refer to theRoadside
emergencieschapter for
information on operating the fuel
pump shut-off switch.
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Air suspension load leveling (if
equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with an
air suspension system for the rear
suspension that levels your vehicle
when carrying heavy loads. Refer
toAir suspension load leveling
in theDrivingchapter for more
information.
OFF
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CLIMATE CONTROLS
Operating climate controls
Instrument panel vents
There are four vents on the
instrument panel. These vents are
equipped with controls to adjust
the amount and direction of air
passing through them.
Temperature
Turn temperature control to the
desired temperature.
WARM COOL
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