1997 FORD F250 mirror

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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).
*
[CF32697(FM)05/96]
Disengaging the speed control will not erase the
previously programmed set speed.
*
[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.
*
[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)
*
[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.
*
[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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[CF38740(F )05/96]
quarter page art:0020900-B
Standard fold-away mirror
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[CF38750(F )05/96]
one third page art:0020254-C
Low-mount swingaway mirror and swing-out recreational
mirror
*
[CF38760(F )05/96]
On vehicles equipped with ªnonº folding
(swing-out recreational) mirrors, automatic car
wash systems are not recommended. Use special
truck wash facilities for vehicles with this type
of mirror.
*
[CF38770(F )05/96]
For vehicles equipped with the swing-out
recreational mirrors, the right-hand side mirror
is a flat glass mirror. All other right-hand side
view mirrors used are convex. Convex mirrors
have a curved surface and will show a wider
view of the lane next to and behind your
vehicle.
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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.
%*
[CF38790(F )05/96]
Dual Electric Remote Control Mirrors
(If equipped)
*
[CF38810(F )05/96]
To adjust the remote controlled side mirrors:
*
[CF38820(F )05/96]
1. Find the control switch in the driver's door
panel.
*
[CF38830(F )05/96]
2. Select the right or left mirror by moving the
selector switch to R or L.
*
[CF38840(F )05/96]
3. Move the control knob in the direction you
want to move the mirror.
*
[CF38850(F )05/96]
4. Return the selector switch to the middle
position to keep the mirror in place.
*
[CF38860(F )05/96]
quarter page art:0020886-A
Power mirror control
*
[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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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.
*
[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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370 Index
Child safety restraints.......... 120
child safety belts........... 121
child safety seats........... 122
Child safety seats............ 122
and air bags............. 122
attaching with tether straps...... 133
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . . 122
in front seat............. 122
in rear outboard seat......... 122
in rear seat.............. 122
tether anchorage hardware....... 133
Chime
headlamps on.............. 21
key in ignition............. 69
safety belt............... 17
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing........ 235
see also fuses............. 225
Cleaning your vehicle.......... 312
CD player and discs........... 39
chrome and aluminum parts...... 313
engine compartment.......... 315
exterior.............312±313
exterior lamps............ 314
fabric................ 314
headlamps.............. 314
instrument panel........... 313
instrument panel lens......... 314
interior................ 314
interior lamps............. 314
mirrors................. 81
plastic parts............. 313
polishing............... 313
rustproofing............. 313
safety belts.............. 314
tail lamps.............. 314
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Index 371
Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
upholstery and interior trim...... 314
washing.............312±313
waxing............... 313
wheels................ 315
Climate control system.......... 57
Clock.............. 34,48,52
Clutch................. 158
adjusting............... 270
fluid................. 270
fluid reservoir..........268, 270
operation while driving........ 158
recommended shift speeds....... 161
shifting the gears........... 159
specifications............. 324
Cold engine starting........... 139
Combination lap and shoulder belts . 107, 111
Compact disc player (see Electronic
sound system)........... 28,35
Compact disc radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 28
Console, description............ 87
Controls
mirrors.............. 79,81
power seat.............. 105
Convenience kit in cargo area...... 237
Coolant (see Engine coolant)....... 274
checking and adding......... 274
preparing for storage......... 331
proper solution............ 276
refill capacities............ 318
specifications...........277, 324
temperature gauge........... 21
warnings............... 274
Cooling fan............... 258
Crankcase emission filter......... 317
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Index 381
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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382 Index
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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