2002 FORD F150 jump start

Seating and Safety Restraints 120
Seating 120
Safety restraints 130
Air bags 145
Child restraints 154
Driving 165
Starting 165
Brakes 170
Transmission operation 175
Vehicle loading 197
Trailer towing 199
Recreational towing 206
Roadside Emergencies 210
Hazard flasher switch 211
Fuses and relays 213
Changing tires 220
Jump starting 226
Wrecker towing 231
Customer Assistance 233
The dispute settlement board 236
Utilizing the mediation/arbitration 239
Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada 239
Ordering additional owner's literature 240
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 242
Cleaning 243
Cleaning your vehicle 243
Underbody preservation 251
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GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
To fully assist if you should have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company
offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is
separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available:
²24±hours, seven days a week
²for the Basic warranty period (Canada) or New Vehicle Limited
Warranty period (U.S.) of three years or 60 000 km (36 000 miles),
whichever comes first on Ford and Mercury vehicles, and four years or
80 000 km (50 000 miles) on Lincoln vehicles
Roadside assistance will cover:
²changing a flat tire
²jump-starts
²lock-out assistance
²limited fuel delivery*
²towing of your disabled vehicle to the nearest Ford Motor Company
dealership, or your selling dealer if within 25 kms (15.5 miles) of the
nearest Ford Motor Company dealership (one tow per disablement).
Even non-warranty related tows, like accidents or getting stuck in the
mud or snow, are covered (some exclusions apply, such as impound
towing or repossession).
* Canadian customers refer to yourRoadside Assistance supplement
for exact fuel amounts.
USING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference. In the United States, this card is found in the
Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment in Ford vehicles and is
mailed to you if you own a Mercury or Lincoln. In Canada, the card is
found in the Roadside Assistance book in the glove compartment.
U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance,
call 1±800±241±3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1±800±521±4140.
Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call
1±800±665±2006.
If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford Motor
Company will reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain reimbursement
information, U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call
1-800-241-3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1±800±521±4140.
Roadside Emergencies
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JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,
sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or
vehicle damage.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes, and
clothing, if contacted.
Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle. Automatic
transmissions do not have push-start capability; also, the
catalytic conveter may become damaged.
Preparing your vehicle
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the
transmission must relearn its adaptive strategy. As a result of this, the
transmission may shift firmly. This operation is considered normal and
will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time, the
adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation to its
optimum shift feel.
1.Use only a 12±volt supply to start your vehicle.
2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could
damage the vehicle's electrical system.
3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle
making sure the two vehiclesdo nottouch. Set the parking brake on
both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving
parts.
4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before
you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level.
5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect any electrical
surges. Turn all other accessories off.
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Jump starting
1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at
moderately increased speed.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an
additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.
Removing the jumper cables
Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were
connected.
1. Remove the jumper cable from thegroundmetal surface.
Note:In the illustrations,lightning boltsare used to designate the
assisting (boosting) battery.
2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the
booster vehicle's battery.
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3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster
vehicle's battery.
4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the
disabled vehicle's battery.
After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables
removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can
relearnits idle conditions.
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E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................226
Emission control system ..........280
Engine ................................301±302
check engine/service
engine soon light ......................11
cleaning ...................................244
coolant .....................................265
fail-safe coolant ......................270
idle speed control ...................263
lubrication
specifications ..................299, 301
refill capacities ........................295
service points ..................255±257
starting after a collision .........211
Engine block heater .................169
Engine oil ..................................258
checking and adding ..............258
dipstick ....................................258
filter, specifications ........262, 294
recommendations ...................262
refill capacities ........................295
specifications ..................299, 301
Exhaust fumes ..........................169
F
Fail safe cooling ........................270
Floor mats ...................................97
Fluid capacities .........................295
Foglamps .....................................65
Four-Wheel Drive
vehicles ................................15, 184
description ..............................187
driving off road .......................188
electronic shift ........................187indicator light ...................15, 185
lever operated shift ................185
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................174
Fuel ............................................271
calculating fuel economy .......277
cap .....................................12, 273
capacity ...................................295
choosing the right fuel ...........274
comparisons with EPA
fuel economy estimates .........280
detergent in fuel .....................276
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................271, 273, 277
filter, specifications ........276, 294
fuel pump shut-off switch .....211
gauge .........................................18
improving fuel economy ........277
low fuel warning light ..............13
octane rating ...274±275, 301±302
quality ......................................275
running out of fuel .................276
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................271
Fuses ..................................213±214
G
Garage door opener ..............79, 93
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......12, 273
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................277
Gauges .........................................16
battery voltage gauge ...............18
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................17
engine oil pressure gauge ........17
fuel gauge ..................................18
odometer ...................................19
speedometer .............................18
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tachometer ................................19
trip odometer ............................19
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating) ..........................197
calculating ...............................199
definition .................................197
driving with a heavy load ......197
location ....................................197
GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating) ..........................197
calculating .......................197, 199
definition .................................197
driving with a heavy load ......197
location ....................................197
H
Hazard flashers .........................211
Head restraints .........................120
Headlamps ...................................65
aiming ........................................67
autolamp system .......................65
bulb specifications ....................70
daytime running lights .............66
flash to pass ..............................66
high beam ...........................14, 66
replacing bulbs .........................71
turning on and off ....................65
warning chime ..........................15
Heating ........................................59
heater only system ...................54
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................55
HomeLink universal
transceiver
(see Garage door opener) ...93±96
Hood ..........................................254I
Ignition .......................165, 301±302
removing the key ....................184
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................155
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................281
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................248
cluster ................................10, 248
lighting up panel
and interior ...............................67
J
Jack ............................................220
positioning ...............................220
storage .....................................220
Jump-starting your vehicle ......226
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................113
locking and unlocking
doors ........................................115
programming entry code .......114
Keys ...................................116±118
key in ignition chime ...............15
positions of the ignition .........165
removing from the ignition ....184
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................65
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................70
cargo lamps ...............................67
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Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................174
R
Relays ........................................213
Remote entry system .......108, 110
illuminated entry ....................112
locking/unlocking
doors ........................106, 109±110
panic alarm .............................110
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................111
replacing the batteries ...........111
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ....15, 130±131, 133±136
Safety defects, reporting ..........242
Safety restraints ...............130±131,
133±136
belt minder .............................140
cleaning the safety
belts .................................144, 251
extension assembly ................144
for adults .................131, 133±135
for children .............................154
lap belt ....................................138
warning light and
chime ...........................13, 15, 139
Safety seats for children ..........155
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............130
Seats ..........................................120
child safety seats ....................155
cleaning ...................................249
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ...............116±118
Servicing your vehicle ..............253Snowplowing ............. 6±7, 206±208
Spark plugs,
specifications .............294, 301±302
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
four-wheel drive vehicles .......209
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................299, 301
Speed control ..............................88
Speedometer ...............................18
Starting your vehicle .......165±166,
168
jump starting ..........................226
Steering wheel
controls ................................77, 88
tilting .........................................77
T
Tachometer .................................19
Tailgate ........................................98
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .................54
Tires ...........................220, 290±291
changing ..........................220, 222
checking the pressure ............291
replacing ..................................293
rotating ....................................292
snow tires and chains ............294
tire grades ...............................291
treadwear ................................290
Tonneau cover ...................101, 105
Towing .......................................199
recreational towing .................206
trailer towing ..........................199
wrecker ....................................231
Index
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