1997 FORD F250 ignition

77 %
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[CF32605(FM)05/96]
To Turn Speed Control Off
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[CF32608(FM)05/96]
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Press OFF OR
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[CF32611(FM)05/96]
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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]
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Press ON
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[CF32618(FM)05/96]
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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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85 %
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[CF44800(F )01/96]
Using the Power Windows (If equipped)
[CF44825(F )04/96]
Each door has a power control that opens and
closes the window on that door. The driver's
door has a master control switch that operates
both front door windows. You must place the
ignition switch in the ON or ACC position to
use your power window controls.
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[CF44850(F )01/96]
RWARNING
Do not let children play with the power
windows.
[CF44875(F )04/96]
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Master control switch
[CF44900(F )04/96]
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Power bezel crew cab only
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[CF65000(F )05/96]
Remote Entry System
(If equipped)
[CF65100(F )04/96]
If your vehicle has the remote entry system, you
can lock or unlock the vehicle doors without
using a key. The remote also has a personal
alarm feature. The buttons for the system are
located on the two hand held transmitters that
came with your vehicle.
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[CF65200(F )01/96]
The system will work with up to four
transmitters. Your vehicle came with two
transmitters. Additional transmitters can be
ordered from your dealer.
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[CF65300(F )01/96]
The remote entry features only operate with the
ignition in the OFF position.
[CF65400(F )05/96]
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The remote entry transmitter
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[CF65500(F )01/96]
Unlocking the doors with the remote entry
system
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[CF65600(F )04/96]
To unlock the driver's door, press the UNLOCK
control.
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[CF65700(F )01/96]
To unlock the other doors, press the UNLOCK
button a second time within five (5) seconds of
unlocking the driver's door.
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[CF65800(F )01/96]
Locking the doors with the remote entry
system
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[CF66000(F )04/96]
To lock all the doors, press the LOCK control.
[CF66100(F )04/96]
If you would like a signal that the doors are
being locked, press the LOCK button again
within five seconds. The door will lock again,
the horn will beep, and the external lamps will
flash.
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[CF66200(F )01/96]
Remote entry personal alarm
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[CF66300(F )01/96]
If you wish to activate the remote entry system
personal alarm, press the PANIC button. This
will honk the horn and flash the lights for
approximately 2 minutes 45 seconds. You can
turn it OFF by pressing the PANIC button again
from the same transmitter or by turning the
ignition to the ON or ACCESSORY position.
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[CF66400(F )01/96]
When you use the remote entry UNLOCK or
PANIC buttons, the illuminated entry system
turns on the vehicle's interior lights for 25
seconds. You can turn these lights off with the
remote entry LOCK button or by turning the
ignition to the ON or ACCESSORY position.
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[CF66500(F )01/96]
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[CF67400(F )01/96]
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Replacing the batteries
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[CF67500(F )01/96]
Replacing lost transmitters
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[CF67600(F )01/96]
In the event a transmitter is lost, you should
take all your vehicle's transmitters to your
dealer to have the remote entry system
deprogrammed for the lost transmitter. This is
necessary to prevent further unauthorized use of
the lost transmitter.
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[CF67700(F )01/96]
You can also purchase additional transmitters
(up to 4 transmitters can be used) from your
dealer. You will need to take all your
transmitters to the dealer so they can program
them to the remote entry system all at the same
time.
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[CF68000(F )01/96]
Illuminated Entry System (If equipped)
[CF68100(F )01/96]
This system will provide illumination of the
vehicle's interior courtesy lamps when either
outside front door handle is pulled or when the
Remote Entry System is used to unlock the door
or sound the Personal Alarm. The system will
automatically turn off after approximately 25
seconds or when the ignition is turned to the
START or ACCESSORY position.
[CF68200(F )04/96]
NOTE: The inside lights will not turn off if
you have turned them on with the
dimmer knob or if any door is open.
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93 % [CF68300(F )04/96]
Battery Saver (with Remote Entry Ð If
equipped)
[CF68400(F )04/96]
When the ignition is turned off, the vehicle will
turn off battery voltage to all of these lights after
45 minutes: glove box, engine compartment,
overhead console, mirror, courtesy and
interior (including cargo) lamps.
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[CF68500(F )01/96]
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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[TO02300(FM)01/96]
Starting Your Engine
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[TO02400(FM)01/96]
To start your engine:
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1. Follow the steps underPreparing to Start
Your Vehicleat the beginning of this section.
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[TO02600(FM)01/96]
2. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
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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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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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[TO02900(FM)01/96]
If you have difficulty in turning the key,
rotate the steering wheel slightly because it
may be binding.
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[TO03000(FM)01/96]
For a cold engine:
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[TO03100(FM)01/96]
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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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[TO03200(FM)01/96]
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At temperaturesabove10ÊF(-12ÊC):If the
engine does not start infive (5) 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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[TO03300(FM)01/96]
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Do not hold the key in the START position
for more thanfifteen (15) secondsat a time.
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[TO03400(FM)01/96]
For a warm engine:
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[TO03500(FM)01/96]
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Do not hold the key in the START position
for more thanfive (5) secondsat a time. If
the engine does not start within five (5)
seconds on the first try, turn the key to the
OFF position. Wait a few seconds after the
starter stops, then try again.
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[TO03600(FM)01/96]
Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key
as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking
could damage the starter.
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[TO03700(FM)01/96]
After you start the engine, let it idle for a few
seconds. Keep your foot on the brake pedal and
put the gearshift lever in gear. Release the
parking brake. Slowly release the brake pedal
and drive away in the normal manner.
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[TO03800(FM)05/96]
NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a
brake-shift interlock feature. This
feature prevents you from shifting
from P (Park) unless you have the
brake pedal depressed. (The ignition
must be in the ON position.) If you
cannot shift from P (Park) with the
brake pedal depressed:
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[TO03900(FM)05/96]
1. Apply the parking brake.
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[TO04000(FM)05/96]
2. Remove the key.
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[TO04100(F )05/96]
3. Insert the key and rotate it one position
clockwise (ignition in the OFF position).
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[TO04200(FM)05/96]
4. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N
(Neutral). (If the vehicle is shifted back to P
[Park], you must repeat the previous steps.)
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[TO04300(FM)05/96]
5. Start the vehicle.
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