1997 FORD F250 towing

Index 375
Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance Centre........... 344
Foreign registration........... 342
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
description.............. 163
driving off road........... 172
indicator light............ 166
lever operated............ 164
special driving instructions...... 174
special notice.............. 5
towing................ 255
Four-wheeling with Ford supplement.... 5
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel.................. 293
calculating fuel economy....... 300
capacity............... 318
choosing the right fuel........ 295
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates......... 301
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 293
filter, specifications.......... 317
fuel filler door release lever....293±294
fuel gauge............... 21
improving fuel economy....... 301
octane rating...........295±296
quality..............295±296
running out of fuel.......... 300
safety information relating to
automotive fuels.......... 297
selector switch, dual tank........ 62
storing your vehicle.......... 331
treating emergencies......... 297
Fuel cap................ 293
removing............293±294
replacing...........293±294, 299
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Lights, warning and indicator (continued)
hazard warning light.......... 74
high beam............... 20
oil pressure............... 19
overdrive off............. 153
rear ABS................ 16
safety belt............... 17
service engine soon........... 17
testing the warning lights....... 138
turn signal indicator........... 71
Load limits............... 175
GAWR................ 175
GVWR................ 175
trailer towing............. 178
Locking hubs
lever operated with automatic..... 167
lever operated with manual...... 170
Lubricant specifications......... 324
Lug nuts................ 240
standard............... 243
tightening sequence......240, 247±248
Lumbar support, seats.......... 106
Lumbar support pad........... 106
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Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance Schedule
and Record booklet)........... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 257
Manual transmission
clutch..............158, 270
driving................ 158
fluid, checking and adding....... 285
fluid capacities............ 318
lubricant specifications......... 324
shifting gears............. 159
shift speeds.............. 161
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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
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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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Tilt steering wheel............. 76
Tires.................. 287
changing............... 236
checking the pressure......... 287
cleaning............... 315
inspection and maintenance...... 287
replacing............... 289
rotating............... 288
snow tires and chains......... 292
spare tire.............236±237
storing your vehicle.......... 332
tire grades............289±290
treadwear............289±290
wear bands.............. 289
Towing your vehicle........... 254
using wheel dollies.......... 254
with a tow truck........... 254
Traction control............. 220
Traction-lok rear axle.......... 220
Trailer towing
calculating maximum trailer weight . . . 184
tips................. 212
Transfer case
fluid checking............ 285
lever operated............ 164
Transmission
automatic operation.......... 152
fluid, checking and adding (automatic) . 283
fluid, checking and adding (manual) . . 285
fluid, refill capacities......... 318
lubricant specifications......... 324
manual operation........... 158
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Warranties................ 4
basic.................. 4
Canada................. 4
radio.................. 56
Warranty Information Booklet....... 4
Washer fluid............... 72
rear window reservoir......... 271
reservoir............... 271
windshield.............. 271
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)...... 175
Wheel bearings, lubricant specifications . . 324
Wheel dollies (see Towing)........ 254
Wheels
cleaning............... 315
covers..............240, 243
inspection and maintenance...... 287
lug nuts............... 240
Windows................. 84
manual windows, operating....... 84
one-touch down............. 85
power windows, operating......84±85
Windshield, washing............ 72
Windshield washer fluid and wipers.... 72
checking and adding fluid....... 271
checking and replacing wiper blades . . 273
liftgate reservoir........... 271
operation................ 72
reservoir............... 271
specifications...........272, 324
variable interval wipers.......72±73
Windshield wipers and washer....... 72
Wrecker towing............. 254
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