1999 FORD F150 AUX

VOL-PUSH ON
AM
FMBASS
TREBBAL FADEAUTO
SET
SEEKTUNEDISCSSCAN EJTAPE
CDDOLBY 8 NR
REW
1FF
2SIDE 1-2
3
4COMP
5SHUFFLE
6
ST FM 1
FLOOR
PANELLO
HI
COOL WARMDEF FLR&
DEF PANEL &
FLOOR OFF
PASSENGER AIRBAGOFF
OFF ON
Passenger air bag
deactivate switch
(pg. 99) Climate control
systems
(pg. 56) Gearshift (includes
overdrive button)
(pg. 122)
Auxiliary
power point
(pg. 18)4WD Control*
(pg. 130)Electronic sound system
(pg. 19)
Instrumentation
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4WD CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
This control operates the 4WD.
Refer to theDrivingchapter for
more information.
AUXILIARY POWER POINT
The auxiliary power point is located
on the instrument panel.
Do not plug optional electrical
accessories into the cigarette lighter.
Use the power point.
4H
2H
4L
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4WD ± Electronic shift transfer case
1. Place transmission in N (Neutral).
2. Shift the transfer case to 2H (2WD high).
3. Lockout the center disconnect by capping off one of the front axle
vacuum motor lines. See your dealer for assistance.
4. Maximum speed is 56 km/h (35 mph).
5. Maximum distance is 80 km (50 miles).
If a distance of 80 km (50 miles) or a speed of 56 km/h (35 mph) must
be exceeded, you must disconnect the rear driveshaft. With the rear
driveshaft disconnected, the maximum speed is 88 km/h (55 mph) and
there are no mileage restrictions.
See your dealer for help with disconnecting the driveshaft.
SNOWPLOWING
Ford recommends the following specifications for low speed, personal
use snow removal:
²F-150/F±250 4WD Regular Cab long wheelbase
²4.6L or 5.4L engine
²Heavy duty service package
²Super engine cooling
²Heavy duty front suspension package
²Automatic transmission with auxiliary automatic transmission fluid
cooling
²All-terrain tires
Do not install a snowplow and plow with your vehicle until it has been
driven at least 800 km (500 miles).
Installing snowplow
Read the following instructions before installing a snowplow:
²Front GAWR must not exceed 63% of the GVW. Add ballast weight to
the back of the vehicle, if necessary. Refer to the Safety Compliance
Certification Label to find Front GAWR.
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3. Turn off the engine and remove the key.
4. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
Working with the engine on
²Automatic transmission:
1. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).
2. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do
not remove it while the engine is running.
²Manual transmission:
1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in N
(Neutral).
2. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do
not remove it while the engine is running.
OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
bottom of the instrument panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and
release the auxiliary latch that is
located under the front center of
the hood.
3. Lift the hood until the lift
cylinders hold it open.
BRAKE
HOOD
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