1997 FORD F250 Owners Manual

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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
M
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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Master cylinder, brakes......... 268
Methanol in fuel............ 297
Mileage, calculating fuel economy.... 300
Mirrors.................. 79
dual electric remote control....... 81
rearview................ 79
side view mirrors............ 79
side view mirrors (manual)....... 79
side view mirrors (power)........ 81
Motorcraft parts............. 317
N
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 333
New vehicle break-in........... 9
O
Octane rating............295±296
Odometer................ 24
description............... 24
trip odometer............. 24
Off road driving, 4-wheel drive..... 172
Oil filter..............267, 317
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 264
Oil viscosity.............. 264
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 306
Order forms, service information...... 31
Overdrive............... 155
Overseas offices............. 342
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system . . 90
Parking brake
operation.............. 149
warning light.............. 15
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 317
PCV valve, specifications........ 317
Power door locks............. 84
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Power features
door locks............... 84
lumbar support............ 106
mirrors............... 79,81
seats................. 105
windows..............84±85
Power point electrical outlet........ 66
Power steering
dipstick............... 280
driving with power steering...... 151
fluid, checking and adding....... 280
fluid, refill capacity.......... 318
fluid, specifications.......... 324
servicing............... 151
Prop rod, hood............. 260
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems).... 27
Rear anti-lock brakes........... 146
description.............. 146
Rear axle
lubricant specification......... 324
refill capacity............. 318
traction lok.............. 220
Rear window............... 84
washer reservoir........... 271
Refill capacities for fluids........ 318
Regulations, National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 333
Remote entry system............ 89
illuminated entry............ 92
locking/unlocking doors......... 89
panic alarm............... 90
replacement/additional transmitters.... 92
replacing the batteries.......... 91
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Reporting safety defects......... 333
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult............... 95,107
child................. 120
infant..............120, 122
Roadside emergencies.......... 223
Rotating the tires............ 288
S
Safe driving tips............ 218
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)..... 107
Safety Compliance Certification Label.... 7
Safety defects, reporting......... 333
Safety information relating to
automotive fuels........... 297
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts....... 111
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . . 110
center front lap belt.......... 114
center rear lap belt.......... 114
cleaning the safety belts........ 314
dual locking mode retractors...... 109
extension assembly.......... 119
for adults.............. 107
for children............. 120
for infants............120, 122
for pregnant women........ 96,107
lap and shoulder belts......107, 111
lap belt............... 114
maintenance............. 135
proper use.............. 107
replacement............. 135
untwisting or unjamming the safety belt 116
warning light and chime........ 17
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Safety seats for children......... 122
and air bags............. 122
attaching with tether straps...... 133
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . . 122
in front seat............. 122
in rear outboard........... 122
in rear seat.............. 122
tether anchorage hardware....... 133
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)...... 107
Seats................... 95
adjusting the seat, manual........ 95
adjusting the seats, power....... 105
child safety seats........... 122
cleaning upholstery.......... 314
lumbar support............ 106
reclining the seat............ 95
seatback release........... 95,99
Serial number (VIN)............ 7
Service concerns............. 336
Servicing your vehicle.......... 257
precautions when servicing...... 258
servicing when you tow........ 254
Shift-lock system..........140, 154
Shift positions (see Gearshift).....152, 159
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints).......107, 111
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints).... 111
Side mirrors............... 79
adjusting................ 81
Snowplowing.............. 215
Snow tires and chains.......... 292
Spare tire
changing the tire.........236, 240
conventional spare........236±237
finding the spare........... 237
removing the spare tire........ 237
storing the flat tire........237, 243
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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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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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Transmission control switch....... 155
Transmitter (see Remote entry)....... 89
Trip odometer.............. 24
Tune-up specifications (VECI)...... 304
Turn signal................ 71
indicator lights............. 71
lever................. 71
U
Used engine oil, disposal....268, 277, 284
V
Variable interval wipers........72±73
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)
decal................ 304
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).... 7
Vehicle loading............. 178
calculating the load.......... 184
understanding loading information . . . 175
Vehicle storage............. 330
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control)........ 57,60
Viscosity (see Engine oil)........ 264
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge).... 18
W
Warm engine, starting.......... 140
Warning chimes
headlamps on............. 21
key in ignition............. 69
safety belt............... 17
Warning lights, testing.......... 138
Warning lights (see Lights)......... 12
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