1997 FORD F250 warning

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[CF24390(F )03/96]
If your vehicle's gearshift lever is mounted
on the floor:
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[CF24400(F )03/96]
1. Put the gearshift in 1 (First).
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[CF24410(F )03/96]
2. Turn the ignition key to OFF.
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[CF24420(F )03/96]
3. Set the parking brake fully before removing
your foot from the service brake.
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[CF24430(F )03/96]
4. Push and hold in the key release button.
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[CF24440(F )03/96]
5. Turn the key to LOCK.
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[CF24450(F )03/96]
6. Remove the key.
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[CF24460(F )03/96]
RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure that the gearshift is latched in
P (Park) (automatic transmission) or 1
(First) (manual transmission).
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[CF24480(F )05/96]
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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[CF24490(F )05/96]
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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[CF24500(FM)03/96]
RWARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable adults,
or pets unattended in your vehicle.
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74 [CF29510(FM)05/96]The addition of shields to the front of the
vehicle as used to deflect bugs, may also
adversely affect the washer system from
delivering fluid to the windshield. Devices such
as bug shields are not recommended.
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[CF29600(FM)01/96]
RWARNING
Always warm up the windshield with the
defroster before you use the washer fluid.
In freezing weather, the washer solution
may freeze on the windshield and obscure
your vision.
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[CF29700(F )03/96]
For information about refilling the washer fluid
or replacing your windshield wiper blades, see
Windshield washer fluid and Wipersin the Index.
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[CF29800(FM)03/96]
Hazard Flasher
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[CF29900(FM)01/96]
The hazard flasher is used to alert other drivers
to hazardous situations.
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[CF30000(FM)01/96]
The flashers will continue to flash with the brake
pedal depressed.
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[CF30200(FM)01/96]
The flashers work whether your vehicle is
running or not. The flashers work for up to two
hours when the battery is fully charged and in
good condition without draining the battery
excessively. If the flashers run for longer than
two hours or if the battery is not fully charged,
the battery can be drained.
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[CF30300(FM)01/96]
To use the hazard flasher:
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[CF30400(FM)01/96]
1. Push in the flasher button; it will pop out
and the lamps will begin to flash.
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[CF30500(FM)01/96]
2. To stop the flashers, push in the flasher
button again.
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[CF31400(F )03/96]
Tilt Steering (If equipped)
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[CF31600(FM)02/96]
RWARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel when the
vehicle is moving.
[CF31700(F )04/96]
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Turn signal and tilt release wheel lever
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[CF31900(FM)01/96]
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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[CF32000(FM)01/96]
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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[CF32100(F )03/96]
Speed Control (If equipped)
[CF32600(F )04/96]
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The speed control switches
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[CF32605(FM)05/96]
To Turn Speed Control Off
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[CF32608(FM)05/96]
q
Press OFF OR
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[CF32611(FM)05/96]
q
Turn off the vehicle ignition.
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[CF32613(FM)05/96]
Once speed control is switched off, the
previously programmed set speed will be erased.
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[CF32615(FM)05/96]
To Turn Speed Control On
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[CF32617(FM)05/96]
q
Press ON
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[CF32618(FM)05/96]
RWARNING
Do not shift the transmission into N
(Neutral) with the speed control on.
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[CF32622(FM)05/96]
To Set A Speed
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[CF32624(FM)05/96]
Press SET ACCEL. For speed control to operate,
the speed control must be ON and the vehicle
speed must be greater than 30 mph (48 km/h).
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[CF32626(FM)05/96]
If you drive up or down a steep hill, your
vehicle speed may vary momentarily slower or
faster than the set speed. This is normal.
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[CF32628(FM)05/96]
Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if
it increases above the set speed on a downhill. If
your vehicle speed is faster than the set speed
while driving on a downhill in Overdrive, you
may want to shift to the next lower gear to
reduce your vehicle speed.
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[CF32632(FM)05/96]
If your vehicle slows down more than 10 mph
(16 km/h) below your set speed on an uphill,
your speed control will disengage. This is
normal. Pressing RES (Resume) will re-engage it.
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[CF32634(FM)05/96]
RWARNING
To keep your vehicle under control, do
not use speed control in heavy traffic or
on roads that are winding, slippery, or
unpaved.
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[CF32637(FM)05/96]
To Set a Higher Set Speed
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[CF32642(FM)05/96]
q
Press and hold SET ACCEL. Release the
switch when the desired vehicle speed is
reached. OR
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[CF32647(FM)05/96]
q
Press and release SET ACCEL. Each press
will increase the set speed by 1 mph
(1.6 km/h). OR
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[CF32652(FM)05/96]
q
Accelerate with your accelerator pedal, then
press SET ACCEL.
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[CF32657(FM)05/96]
You may accelerate with the accelerator pedal at
any time during speed control usage. Releasing
the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle
speed to the previously programmed set speed.
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[CF32662(FM)05/96]
To Set a Lower Set Speed
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[CF32667(FM)05/96]
q
Press and hold COAST. Release the switch
when the desired vehicle speed is reached.
OR
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[CF32672(FM)05/96]
q
Press and release COAST. Each press will
decrease the set speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
OR
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[CF32677(FM)05/96]
q
Depress the brake pedal. When the desired
vehicle speed is reached press SET ACCEL.
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[CF32682(FM)05/96]
To Disengage Speed Control
[CF32687(FM)05/96]
q
Depress the brake pedal.OR
[CF32692(FM)05/96]
q
Depress the clutch pedal (if equipped).
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[CF32697(FM)05/96]
Disengaging the speed control will not erase the
previously programmed set speed.
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[CF32702(FM)05/96]
To Return to a Set Speed
[CF32707(FM)05/96]
q
PressRESUME.
[CF32712(FM)05/96]
ForRESUMEto operate, the vehicle speed must
be faster than 30 mph (48 km/h).
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[CF38400(F )03/96]
Mirrors
[CF38500(F )04/96]
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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[CF38700(F )01/96]
RWARNING
Make sure you can see clearly through the
rearview mirror at all times. Do not block
your vision. If you cannot see through the
mirror, it could result in a collision,
injuring yourself and others.
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[CF38710(F )05/96]
Outside Mirrors (Manual Control)
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[CF38720(F )05/96]
Adjust outside mirrors 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.
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[CF38730(F )05/96]
On vehicles equipped with fold-away mirrors,
the mirrors should be folded rearward into the
body position before entering automatic car
wash systems.
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[CF38780(F )05/96]
RWARNING
The right side view mirror makes objects
appear smaller and farther away than they
actually are.
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[CF38790(F )05/96]
Dual Electric Remote Control Mirrors
(If equipped)
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[CF38810(F )05/96]
To adjust the remote controlled side mirrors:
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[CF38820(F )05/96]
1. Find the control switch in the driver's door
panel.
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[CF38830(F )05/96]
2. Select the right or left mirror by moving the
selector switch to R or L.
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[CF38840(F )05/96]
3. Move the control knob in the direction you
want to move the mirror.
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[CF38850(F )05/96]
4. Return the selector switch to the middle
position to keep the mirror in place.
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[CF38860(F )05/96]
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Power mirror control
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[CF38870(F )05/96]
Do not clean the plastic housing of any electric
mirror with gasoline or other petroleum-based
cleaning products.
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83 [CF43300(F )04/96]
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Releasing the tailgate
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[CF43350(F )01/96]
Tailgate removal
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[CF43400(F )01/96]
First release the tailgate as described above. Be
sure to support the left side to prevent it from
falling. Then raise the tailgate to a 45 degree
angle (see the following illustration) and lift the
right side of the tailgate off its hinge. You can
now pull the left side of the tailgate away from
the left hinge.
[CF43450(F )04/96]
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Tailgate removal
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[CF43490(F )01/96]
RWARNING
Do not drive your vehicle with the
tailgate open unless there is a load
holding it in place.
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