2000 FORD SUPER DUTY engine coolant

calibration .................................24
set zone adjustment .................23
Console ........................................66
Controls
power seat .................................73
Coolant
checking and adding ..............182
refill capacities .................185,222
specifications ...................225,227
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................56
Customer Assistance ................145
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................241
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................234
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............240
Getting roadside assistance ...145
Getting the
service you need ....................234
Ordering additional
owner's literature ...................245
The Dispute
Settlement Board ...................237
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............240
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................25
Dipstick
automatic
transmission fluid ...................189
engine oil .................................176
Doors
door ajar warning .....................15
lubricant specifications ..........225
Driveline universal joint
and slip yoke .............................194
Driving under special
conditions ...........................130,131
mud ..........................................130
sand .........................................130snow and ice ...........................131
through water ..................130,134
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................166
Emission control system ..........210
Engine .................................227,228
check engine/
service engine soon light ....10,11
cleaning ...................................219
coolant .....................................182
diesel ...........................................3
fail-safe coolant ......................186
idle speed control ...................194
lubrication
specifications ...................225,227
refill capacities ........................222
service points ..........................175
starting after a collision .........146
Engine block heater .................107
Engine oil ..................................176
checking and adding ..............176
dipstick ....................................176
filter, specifications .........178,222
recommendations ...................178
refill capacities ........................222
specifications ...................225,227
Exhaust fumes ..........................107
Fail safe cooling ........................186
Fluid capacities .........................222
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles ..14,123
control trac ...............................26
description ..............................127
driving off road .......................129
electronic shift ............26,123,127
indicator light ....................15,124
lever operated shift ................125
manual locking hubs ..............124
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................113
Fuel ............................................202
calculating fuel economy .......207
cap ...........................................206
Index
248

capacity ...................................222
choosing the right fuel ...........204
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................210
detergent in fuel .....................205
filling your
vehicle with fuel .......202,206,207
filter, specifications .........206,222
fuel pump shut-off switch .....146
gauge .........................................17
improving fuel economy ........207
low fuel warning light ..............10
octane rating .............204,227,228
quality ......................................205
running out of fuel .................205
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................202
Fuses ...................................147,148
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............206
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................207
Gauges .........................................16
battery voltage gauge ...............19
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................17
engine oil pressure gauge ........19
fuel gauge ..................................17
odometer ...................................18
speedometer .............................17
tachometer ................................19
trip odometer ............................18
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .....132
calculating ...............................134
definition .................................132
driving with a heavy load ......132
location ....................................132
GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) .............132
calculating ........................132,134
definition .................................132
driving with a heavy load ......132location ....................................132
Hazard flashers .........................146
Headlamps ...................................25
aiming ......................................217
daytime running lights .............25
flash to pass ..............................26
high beam ............................14,25
replacing bulbs ................212,213
turning on and off ....................25
warning chime ..........................16
Heating ........................................27
heater only system ...................27
heating and
air conditioning system ............29
Hood ..........................................174
Ignition ................................227,228
positions of the ignition ...........55
removing the key ....................122
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..98
Inspection/
maintenance (I/M) testing .......211
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................220
cluster .................................10,220
lighting up
panel and interior .....................26
location of components ............10
Jump-starting your vehicle ......166
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............16
positions of the ignition ...........55
removing from the ignition ....122
Lamps
autolamp system .....................212
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................216
cargo lamps ...............................26
daytime running light ...............25
headlamps .................................25
headlamps, flash to pass ..........26
instrument panel, dimming .....26
Index
249

replacing
bulbs ............212,213,214,215,216
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................56
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................13
anti-lock brakes (ABS) .....14,110
brake ..........................................13
charging system ........................14
check coolant ............................15
cruise indicator .........................15
door ajar ....................................15
engine oil pressure ...................15
high beam .................................14
low fuel ......................................10
safety belt .................................13
service engine soon .............10,11
turn signal indicator .................14
Load limits .................................132
GAWR ......................................132
GVWR ......................................132
trailer towing ..........................132
Loading instructions .................134
Locks
childproof ..................................64
Lubricant specifications ....225,227
Lumbar support, seats ...............75
Manual transmission .................117
fluid capacities ........................222
lubricant specifications ..........227
reverse .....................................121
Message center ...........................20
english/metric button ...............20
menu button .............................20
Mirrors .........................................66
fold away ...................................65
heated ........................................65
side view mirrors (power) .......64
Motorcraft parts .................206,222
Octane rating ............................204
Odometer .....................................18
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................176Overdrive .....................................61
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................68
Parking brake ............................111
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....222
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................152
Power door locks ........................63
Power steering ..........................112
fluid, checking and adding ....188
fluid, refill capacity ................222
fluid, specifications ..........225,227
Preparing to
drive your vehicle .....................113
Radio ............................................32
Relays ........................................147
Remote entry system ............67,68
illuminated entry ......................69
locking/unlocking doors ...........67
panic alarm ...............................68
replacement/additional
transmitters ..........................70,71
replacing the batteries .............68
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ...........16,75,77,78,79,81
Safety defects, reporting ..........246
Safety restraints ......75,77,78,79,81
belt minder ...............................84
cleaning the safety belts ...87,221
extension assembly ..................83
for adults .........................77,78,79
for children ..........................96,97
lap belt ......................................82
warning light
and chime ...................13,16,83,84
Safety seats for children ............98
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............75
Seats ............................................72
child safety seats ......................98
cleaning ...................................221
Servicing your vehicle ..............172
Index
250

Item Information
Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity Refer toRefill capacitiesin theCapacities
and specificationschapter.
Engine oil (includes
filter change)5.7L (6.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft SAE 5W-30
Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-G.
Tire size and pressure Refer to the Certification Label inside of
driver's door
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of the
instrument panel.
Coolant capacity Refer toRefill capacitiesin theCapacities
and specificationschapter.
Power steering fluid
capacityFill to line on reservoir. Use Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F.
Manual transmission
(5-speed)
23.2L (3.4 quarts). Use Synthetic MERCONt
AT F.3
Manual transmission
(6-speed)25.5L (5.8 quarts). Use Motorcraft MERCONt
AT F.3
Automatic
transmission fluid
capacity
2
16.7L (17.7 quarts). Use Motorcraft MERCONt
AT F.4
1
Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCONtand MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONtand MERCONtV. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance
Guide to determine the correct service interval.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the
correct type. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide to determine
the correct service interval.
Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as
MERCONtand MERCONtV. These dual usage fluids are not to be used
in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCONttype
Filling station information
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