1997 FORD F250 light

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[CF16600(F )03/96]
Combination Cargo and High-Mount
Brakelamp
[CF16700(F )04/96]
The combination cargo/high-mount brakelamp is
located outside the vehicle, directly over the rear
window. Use the headlamp control switch to
turn on the cargo lamp and interior courtesy
lights.
[CF16800(F )01/96]
A high-mount brakelamp feed is provided in the
taillamp wiring, in the event an aftermarket cap
is installed on the vehicle obscuring the
cargo/high-mount brakelamp on the cab. The
feed is located at the left rear of the vehicle,
behind the bumper and is marked with a white
tag ªcenter high-mount stop lamp.º
[CF16900(F )04/96]
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Cargo/High-mount brakelamp
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[CF17100(F )03/96]
RWARNING
Do not drive your vehicle with the
cargo/courtesy light on. Showing a white
light to the rear while driving on public
roads is illegal in some places.
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66 % [CF17500(F )04/96]Turning On the Dome/Map Reading
Lamps (If equipped)
[CF17600(F )04/96]
The map lamps are located inside the dome light
assembly, on each side of the dome light. Each
lamp has its own switch.
[CF17900(F )04/96]
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Map lamps
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[CF21800(F )05/96]
Power Point Electrical Outlet
[CF21900(F )04/96]
The power point outlet is located on the
instrument panel to the right of the shift lever.
This outlet should be used in place of the
cigarette lighter for optional electrical accessories.
[CF22050(F )04/96]
NOTE: Do not use the cigarette lighter in
place of the power point.
[CF22100(F )04/96]
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Power point electrical outlet
[CF22200(F )04/96]
To access the outlet, lift up the hinged cover.
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[CF24100(FM)01/96]
Ignition
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[CF24110(FM)01/96]
Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
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[CF24120(FM)01/96]
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The positions of the key in the ignition lock cylinder.
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[CF24130(FM)01/96]
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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[CF24140(FM)01/96]
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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[CF24150(FM)01/96]
OFF allows you to shut off the engine and all
accessories without locking the steering wheel or
the automatic transmission gearshift lever.
[CF24160(F )03/96]
LOCK locks the steering wheel. It also locks the
gearshift if your vehicle's gearshift is on the
column.
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[CF26900(FM)02/96]
The Turn Signal Lever
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[CF27000(FM)02/96]
You can use the turn signal lever on the left side
of the steering column to:
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[CF27100(FM)02/96]
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operate the turn signals and cornering lamps
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[CF27200(F )03/96]
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turn the high beams on/off
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[CF27300(F )03/96]
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flash the lamps
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[CF27400(F )03/96]
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turn the windshield wipers and washer
on/off
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[CF27500(FM)01/96]
Turn Signals
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[CF27600(FM)01/96]
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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[CF27700(FM)01/96]
If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move
the lever back to the center (off) position.
[CF27800(FM)04/96]
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Turn signal lever and functions
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[CF27900(FM)08/95]
If the turn indicator light in the instrument
panel does not illuminate or remains on (doesn't
flash) when you signal a turn, the turn signaling
system is malfunctioning. Have this condition
corrected as soon as possible, but make sure that
you use the accepted hand signals in the
meantime.
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72 %
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[CF28000(FM)01/96]
High Beams
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[CF28100(FM)01/96]
To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp
control knob to the headlamp ON position and
push the turn signal lever away from you until
it latches. When the high beams are ON, the
high beam indicator light on the instrument
panel comes on.
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[CF28200(FM)01/96]
To turn off the high beams, pull the lever
toward you until it latches. The high beam
indicator light turns off.
[CF28300(FM)04/96]
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Headlamp high beam switch and turn signal lever
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[CF28400(FM)01/96]
Flashing the Lights
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[CF28500(FM)01/96]
To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward
you for a moment and then release it. The
headlamps will flash whether the headlamp
knob is in the on or off position.
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[CF28600(FM)01/96]
Windshield Wipers and Washer
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[CF28700(FM)04/96]
To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition
key must be turned to the ON or ACC position.
[CF28800(FM)04/96]
Turn the knob on the end of the turn signal
lever toward the front of the vehicle. You can
turn it to either the LO or HI speed position.
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[CF30600(FM)01/96]
NOTE: The flasher button will be sticking up
slightly higher when on than when off.
[CF30700(F )04/96]
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Hazard flasher
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[CF30900(FM)04/96]
Horn
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[CF31100(F )03/96]
To sound the horn, press either horn pad.
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[CF31300(F )03/96]
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Horn location (with speed control option)
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[CF45300(F )08/95]
Fog Lamps (If equipped)
[CF45400(F )04/96]
The fog lamps rocker switch is located on the
instrument panel to the right of the steering
column.
[CF45500(F )04/96]
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Fog lamp switch
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[CF45600(F )03/96]
The fog lamps act as a supplement to the low
beam headlamps under limited visibility
conditions such as rain, snow, dust or fog and
operate only when the low beam headlamps are
on.
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[CF45700(F )03/96]
To maximize fog lamp bulb life, it is
recommended that the fog lamp switch be
turned off after each use prior to turning off the
headlamps.
[CF45800(F )04/96]
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To turn the fog lamps on, push the ON side
of the rocker switch. An indicator light will
glow when the lamps are on.
[CF45900(F )04/96]
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To turn off, push the OFF side of the switch.
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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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