2000 FORD F650 instrument panel

Driving style—good driving and fuel economy habits
Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change
a number of variables and improve your fuel economy.
Habits
•Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel.
•Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel
economy.
•Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
•Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.
•Slow down gradually.
•Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 88 km/h [55 mph] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 105 km/h [65 mph]).
•Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
Conditions
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
12–16 km (8–10 miles) of driving.
•Flat terrain driving improves fuel economy over hilly roads.
•Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the accelerator.
•Close windows for highway driving.
EXTERIOR BULBS
Check operation of lamps, safety equipment and warning signals
It is a good safety practice to check operation of headlamps, parking
lamps, turn signals, clearance and marker lamps, instrument panel and
control lamps each day.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
To remove the headlamp bulbs:
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position.
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Replacing brake/tail/backup lamp bulbs
The brake/tail/backup lamp bulbs
are located in the same portion of
the tail lamp assembly. Follow the
same steps to replace either bulb:
1. Remove the four screws and the
lamp lens from lamp assembly.
2. Carefully pull the bulb straight
out of the socket and push in the
new bulb.
3. Install the lens on the lamp
assembly with the four screws.
Using the right bulbs
Function Number of
bulbsTrade number
Headlamps 2 4652
Park/turn signal 2 1157
Sidemarker 4 1895
Brake/tail 2 3157
Backup 4 1156
Cabmarker 5 168
Rear fender clearance 4
(a)
Rear identification 3 194
Dome lamp 1 105
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer
(a)Replace entire lamp assembly; bulb is not serviceable.
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Cleaning non-painted plastic exterior parts
Use vinyl cleaner for routine cleaning. Clean with a tar remover if
necessary. Do not clean plastic parts with thinners, solvents or
petroleum-based cleaners.
Cleaning the exterior lamps
Wash with the same detergent as the exterior of your vehicle. If
necessary, use a tar remover such as Ford Extra Strength Tar and Road
Oil Remover (B7A-19520–AA).
To avoid scratching the lamps, do not use a dry paper towel, chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners.
Cleaning the wiper blades, windshield and rear window
If the wiper blades do not wipe properly, clean the wiper blade rubber
element with undiluted windshield washer solution or a mild detergent.
To avoid damaging the blades, do not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner or
other solvents.
If the wiper still does not wipe properly, this could be caused by
substances on the windshield or rear window such as tree sap and some
hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes. Clean the outside of
the windshield or rear window with a non-abrasive cleaner such as Ford
Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner, (E4AZ-19C507–AA), available from your
Ford Dealer.Do notuse abrasive cleansers on glass as they may cause
scratches. The windshield or rear window is clean if beads do not form
when you rinse it with water. The windshield, rear window and wiper
blades should be cleaned on a regular basis, and blades or rubber
elements replaced when worn.
Cleaning the instrument panel
Clean with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth.
Avoid cleaner or polish that increases the gloss of the upper portion of
the instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect the driver
from undesirable windshield reflection.
Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning
the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of
the air bag system.
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Air cleaner filter .......................142
Air conditioning ..........................21
Audio system (see Radio) .........26
Automatic transmission ............102
Auxiliary power point .................21
Battery .......................................140
jumping a disabled battery ....125
voltage gauge ............................18
Belt minder .................................67
Brakes ................................82,84,87
anti-lock ......................82,83,84,90
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ............12,83
brake warning light .............10,11
fluid, checking and adding ....131
parking ............................85,87,90
trailer .........................................93
Child safety restraints ................71
child safety belts ......................71
Child safety seats ...................72,73
attaching with tether straps ....75
in front seat ..............................74
in rear seat ................................74
tether anchorage hardware .....76
Cleaning your vehicle ...............164
engine compartment ..............165
exterior ....................................165
exterior lamps .........................166
instrument panel ....................166
instrument panel lens ............167
interior .....................................167
plastic parts ............................166
safety belts ..............................167
washing ....................................164
waxing .....................................164
wheels ......................................165
wiper blades ............................166
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............21
Clock ..................................29,36,45
Clutch ........................................132
fluid ..........................................132Coolant ......................................134
checking and adding ..............134
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................51
Customer Assistance ................114
Ford accessories
for your vehicle ......................201
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................194
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............200
Getting roadside assistance ...114
Getting the
service you need ....................194
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................203
The Dispute
Settlement Board ...................197
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............200
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................20
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................112
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................125
Emission control system ..........176
Engine
check engine/
service engine soon light .........14
cleaning ...................................165
coolant .....................................134
Engine block heater ...................80
Engine fan .................................136
Engine oil ..................................127
checking and adding ..............127
oil pressure gauge ....................19
recommendations ...................129
Exhaust fumes ............................81
Fuel ............................................151
Index
205

calculating
fuel economy ...................112,157
choosing the right fuel ...........152
filling your vehicle with fuel ..151
filter, specifications .........154,155
gauge .........................................16
improving
fuel economy ...................112,157
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................151
Fuses ...................................115,116
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) ..........112,157
Gauges .........................................16
battery voltage gauge ...............18
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................16
engine oil pressure gauge ........19
fuel gauge ..................................16
odometer ...................................17
speedometer .............................17
tachometer ................................18
trip odometer ............................18
Hazard flashers .........................115
Headlamps ...................................20
aiming ......................................163
daytime running lights .............20
flash to pass ..............................50
high beam ............................12,50
turning on and off ....................20
warning chime ..........................15
Heating ........................................21
heater only system ...................21
heating and
air conditioning system ............23
Hood ..........................................126
Ignition
positions of the ignition ...........49
removing the key ....................101
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) ..................72,73Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................166
cluster ......................................167
lighting up
panel and interior .....................20
location of components ............10
Jump-starting your vehicle ......125
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............15
positions of the ignition ...........49
removing from the ignition ....101
Lamps
cargo lamps ...............................20
daytime running light ...............20
headlamps .................................20
headlamps, flash to pass ..........50
instrument panel, dimming .....20
replacing bulbs ..159,160,161,162
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................49
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) .......12,83
brake .....................................10,11
charging system ........................10
check coolant ............................14
high beam .................................12
safety belt .................................14
service engine soon ..................14
turn signal indicator .................12
Lubricant specifications ...........169
Maintenance and Care ..............179
Manual transmission ...................97
Mirrors .........................................57
Odometer .....................................17
Parking brake ....................85,87,90
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................119
Power door locks ........................56
Power steering .......................95,96
fluid, checking and adding ....136
Radio ............................................26
Refill capacities for fluids ........168
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