2002 FORD F750 jump start

Driving 108
Starting 108
Brakes 113
Transmission operation 132
Vehicle loading 149
Roadside Emergencies 150
Hazard flasher switch 150
Fuses and relays 151
Jump starting 161
Customer Assistance 165
The dispute settlement board 167
Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada 170
Ordering additional owner's literature 171
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 172
Cleaning 174
Cleaning your vehicle 174
Underbody preservation 179
Maintenance and Specifications 181
Accessories 229
General Maintenance Information 230
Index 249
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GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford 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 New Vehicle Limited Warranty period (U.S.) of two years
(unlimited miles)
Roadside assistance will cover:
²jump-starts
²lock-out assistance
²towing to the nearest Ford Motor Company dealership, or towing to
your selling dealership if within 56 km (35 miles). 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).
USING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference. This card is found in the Owner Guide
portfolio in the glove compartment.
To receive roadside assistance in the United States, call 1-800-241-3673.
If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford will
reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain information about
reimbursement, call 1-800-241-3673.
HAZARD FLASHER
Use only in an emergency to warn traffic of vehicle breakdown,
approaching danger, etc. The hazard flashers can be operated when the
ignition is off.
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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 burns skin, eyes, and
clothing.
Preparing your vehicle
Also see the label on the battery.
1. Use only a 12±volt supply to start your vehicle. If you connect your
battery to a 24±volt power supply you can damage your starter, ignition
system and other electrical components. Do not attach the jumper cables
to the glow plug relay as this could severely damage the glow plugs,
injector driver module and PCM.
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 disabled vehicle making sure
theydo 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 the 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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Connecting the jumper cables
1. Position the vehicles so that they
do not touch one another.
2. Apply the parking brakes.
3. Switch off the engine and any
unnecessary electrical equipment.
4. Find the positive (+) terminal of
the discharged battery.
5. Using the jumper cables, connect
the positive (+) terminal of the
discharged battery to the positive
(+) terminal of the booster battery.
NOTE:In the illustration,
lightning bolts are used to
designate the assisting (boosting)
battery.
6. Connect one end of the cable to
the negative (-) terminal of the
booster battery and the other end to
a ground at least 12 inches from the
battery of the discharged vehicle. The vehicle frame is usually a good
ground.
7. Ensure that the jump leads are clear of moving parts of the engine,
and that the clamps from one cable do not touch the clamps on the
other cable.
8. Do not lean over the batteries when making the connections.
Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-)
terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an
explosion of the gases that surround the battery.
Jump starting
1. Start the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased
speed.
2. After a few minutes, start the engine of the vehicle with the
discharged battery.
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3. After starting, run the engine at about 1,000 RPM for 3±5 minutes.
Do not operate the starter longer than 30 seconds. Wait at least
two minutes between starting attempts to allow the starter to
cool. If the engine does not start after several attempts, call for
road service.
Removing the jumper cables
1. Remove the ground connection
from the disabled vehicle first,
followed by the cable on the
negative (-) battery terminal of the
booster vehicle.
2. Remove the cable from the
positive (+) terminal of the
discharged battery and then from
the positive (+) terminal of the
booster battery.
3. After the disabled vehicle has
been started, allow it to idle for a
while so the engine can ªrelearnº its
idle conditions.
WRECKER TOWING
Always unload your vehicle before towing it. The recommended method
of towing is with the drive wheels off the ground.
Before towing, make sure:
²the parking brake is released.
²if air pressure has been lost, to release the brakes manually.
Improper towing of the vehicle will not allow sufficient lubrication of the
transmission which may cause serious damage to internal transmission
components. Always follow the outlined towing procedures.
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²To tow a vehicle on the front wheels,the steering wheel must be
in the straight ahead position. Secure the steering wheel with a
holding device (such as provided by a towing company).
²To tow a vehicle on the rear wheels,it will be necessary to remove
the drive axles or disconnect the driveshaft. If the drive axles are
removed, the ends of the axle housing must be sealed to prevent the
loss of axle lubricant during towing.
²To tow a vehicle with an inoperative rear axle,the rear wheels
must be raised onto a dolly or tow the vehicle on the front wheels.
²If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks,chains must be
fastened directly to the tow hooks on the vehicle.
²If your vehicle is not equipped with tow hooks,chains must be
routed under the bottom edge of the bumper with a protection bar to
protect the bumper, and attached to the vehicle chassis. Under no
circumstances is the vehicle to be lifted or towed by attaching chains
directly to the bumper.
Raising the vehicle
Never lift the vehicle by the bumper. When raising the vehicle, attach
chains to or place the jack(s) directly beneath the main structural
members of the vehicle.
Push-starting your vehicle
Avoid attempting to start a vehicle by pushing. Instead, use jumper
cables as described underJump starting your vehiclein this chapter.
Vehicles with an automatic transmission cannot be started by pushing.
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Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................171
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................167
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................61
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................148
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................164
Emission control system ..........231
Engine
check engine/service engine
soon light ....................................9
cleaning ...................................176
coolant .....................................189
Engine block heater .................110
Engine fan .................................195
Engine oil ..................................183
checking and adding ..............183
oil pressure gauge ....................17
recommendations ...................184
Exhaust fumes ..........................112
F
Foglamps .....................................62
Fuel ............................................196
calculating fuel
economy ..........................202, 204
choosing the right fuel ...........197
filling your vehicle with fuel ..196filter, specifications ........198±200
gauge .........................................18
improving fuel
economy ..........................202, 204
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................196
Fuses ..................................151±152
G
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .........202, 204
Gauges .........................................16
battery voltage gauge ...............18
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................16
engine oil pressure gauge ........17
fuel gauge ..................................18
odometer ...................................19
speedometer .............................18
tachometer ................................19
trip odometer ............................19
H
Hazard flashers .........................150
Headlamps ...................................61
aiming ........................................62
daytime running lights .............61
flash to pass ..............................61
high beam ...........................15, 61
turning on and off ....................61
warning chime ..........................15
Heating
heater only system ...................56
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................57
Index
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I
Ignition
removing the key ....................145
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................103
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................177
cluster ......................................178
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................62
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......164
K
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............15
removing from the ignition ....145
L
Lamps ..........................................73
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................64
cargo lamps ...............................62
daytime running light ...............61
fog lamps ...................................62
headlamps .................................61
headlamps, flash to pass ..........61
instrument panel, dimming .....62
interior lamps ...........................63
replacing bulbs ...................63±67
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................63
Lights, warning and
indicator ..................................9, 14anti-lock brakes
(ABS) ..........................11±12, 114
brake ....................................11±12
charging system ........................13
check coolant ......................12±13
high beam .................................15
safety belt .................................12
service engine soon ....................9
turn signal indicator .................14
Lubricant specifications ...........222
M
Maintenance and Care ..............233
Manual transmission .................141
Mirrors .........................................75
heated ........................................73
side view mirrors (power) .......76
O
Odometer .....................................19
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................85
Parking brake ............115, 118, 122
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................155
Power door locks ........................84
Power mirrors .............................76
Power steering ..................130±131
fluid, checking and adding ....205
Power Windows ...........................74
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