1997 FORD F250 bulb

368 Index
Axle
lubricant specifications......... 324
refill capacities............ 318
traction lok.............. 220
B
Backing up............... 154
Basic vehicle warranty........... 4
Battery................. 285
acid, treating emergencies . . . 250, 286±287
battery saver.............. 93
charging system warning light...... 18
disconnecting............. 253
how to service............ 285
jumping a disabled battery....... 249
maintenance-free........... 285
proper disposal, recycling....... 286
replacement, specifications....... 317
servicing............... 285
voltage gauge.............. 18
when storing your vehicle....... 332
Brake fluid............... 268
brake warning light........... 15
checking and adding......... 268
description.............. 268
specifications...........269, 324
Brakelamp............... 310
bulb replacement........... 310
high-mount brakelamp........ 310
Brakes................. 145
adjustment.............. 145
anti-lock............... 145
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light............. 16
applying the brakes.......... 148
brake warning light........... 15
fluid, checking and adding....... 268
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Brakes (continued)
fluid, refill capacities.......268, 318
fluid, specifications........269, 324
front disc.............. 145
if brakes do not grip well.....147±148
master cylinder............ 268
new brake linings............ 9
noise................ 145
parking............... 149
power braking............ 145
rear anti-lock............. 146
servicing............... 268
stopping distances........148, 218
when storing your vehicle....... 332
Brake-shift interlock.........140, 154
Break-in period.............. 9
Brights (high beams)........... 20
Bulbs, replacing............. 307
halogen............... 308
headlamps.............. 308
high-mount brakelamp........ 310
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 344
Canada, warranty information....... 4
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 318
Carbon monoxide in exhaust....... 143
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)........ 122
Cassette tape player (see Electronic
sound system)........... 42,47
Catalytic converter........... 302
CD player (see Electronic sound system) . . 35
Chains, tires.............. 292
Changing a tire............. 236
Charging system gauge.......... 18
Charging system warning light....... 18
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GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 184
definition............175, 182
driving with a heavy load....... 175
location............... 182
Gearshift
automatic operation.......... 152
column-mounted........... 152
floor-mounted............ 159
gearshift override.........140, 154
locking the gearshift.......... 67
manual operation........... 158
positions.............152, 159
shifting the gears.........152, 159
shift-lock.............140, 154
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) . . . 175
calculating.............. 184
definition............175, 182
driving with a heavy load....... 175
location............... 182
H
Hazard flashers.............. 74
Headlamps
aiming................ 307
checking alignment.......... 307
cleaning............... 314
daytime running lights......... 63
flashing................ 72
high beam............... 72
replacing bulbs..........307±308
turning on and off........... 62
warning chime............. 21
Heavy duty front suspension package . . . 215
High beams
indicator light............. 20
operation............. 62,72
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High-mount brakelamp......... 310
description.............. 310
replacing the bulb........... 310
Hitch.................. 210
Hood.................. 260
latch location............. 260
lubrication specifications........ 324
release lever............. 260
working under the hood........ 258
Horn................... 75
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN).... 7
Idle, relearning.........137, 253, 258
Ignition
chime................. 69
positions of the ignition......... 67
removing the key............ 69
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights) . . . 12
Infant seats (see Safety seats).....120, 122
Instrument cluster, mechanical....... 15
Instrument panel
cleaning............... 314
lighting up panel and interior...... 64
registers................ 58
Interval wipers............72±73
J
Jack.................. 237
operation.............240, 243
positioning............240, 243
storage................ 237
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 252
disconnecting cables.......... 253
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K
Keys
key in ignition chime.......... 69
positions of the ignition......... 67
removing from the ignition....... 69
stuck in lock position........67±68
L
Lamps
cargo lamps.............. 64
checking............... 307
combination cargo and brakelamp.... 65
courtesy lamps............. 64
daytime running light system...... 63
dome lamps.............. 64
flashing the lamps........... 72
fog lamps............... 86
hazard flashers............. 74
headlamps............... 62
high beams.............. 72
high-mount brakelamp........ 310
illuminated entry system........ 92
instrument panel, dimming....... 64
interior lamps........... 62,64
map lamps............... 66
replacing bulbs............ 307
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . . . 71
Lap belts................ 114
Lights, warning and indicator
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 16
brake................. 15
charging system............ 18
check engine.............. 17
engine oil pressure........... 19
four-wheel drive........... 166
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Spark plugs, specifications........ 317
Special driving conditions........ 218
Special notice
ambulance conversions......... 6
diesel-powered vehicles......... 7
four wheel drive vehicles........ 5
Special Notice:four-wheel drive vehicles . . 174
Specification chart, lubricants....... 324
Speed control
turning off............... 77
when towing a trailer......... 212
Speedometer............... 23
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle..... 138
starting a cold engine......... 139
starting after a collision........ 223
starting a warm engine........ 140
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 249
Steering, power............. 151
Steering wheel
horn.................. 75
locking................ 67
tilting................. 76
Storage compartments, center console.... 87
Storing your vehicle........... 330
T
Tailgate................. 82
Tail lamps
bulb replacement........... 307
cleaning............... 314
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 57
Testing the warning lights........ 138
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints)......... 133
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