2003 FORD F150 headlamp

Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 12
Warning and control lights 12
Gauges 16
Entertainment Systems 19
AM/FM stereo cassette 19
AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 25
AM/FM stereo with CD 28
Rear seat controls 35
Climate Controls 38
Manual heating and air conditioning 38
Electronic automatic temperature control 41
Rear window defroster 43
Lights 44
Headlamps 44
Turn signal control 46
Bulb replacement 48
Driver Controls 54
Windshield wiper/washer control 54
Power windows 60
Mirrors 61
Speed control (Cruise control) 63
Table of Contents
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Transmission control indicator
light (TCIL):Illuminates when the
overdrive function of the
transmission has been turned off,
refer to theDrivingchapter. If the
light flashes steadily, have the system serviced immediately.
Four wheel drive low (if
equipped):Illuminates when
four-wheel drive low is engaged.
Four wheel drive indicator (if
equipped):Illuminates when
four-wheel drive is engaged.
Anti-theft system (if equipped):
Flashes when the Securilock

Passive Anti-theft System has been
activated.
Door ajar:Illuminates when the
ignition is in the ON position and
any door is open.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver’s door is
opened.
Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and
the driver’s door is opened.
OVERDRIVE
LOW
RANGE
4x4
DOOR
AJAR
Instrument Cluster
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HEADLAMP CONTROL
Turns the lamps off.
Turns on the parking lamps,
instrument panel lamps, license
plate lamps and tail lamps.
Turns the headlamps on.
Autolamp control (if equipped)
The autolamp system sets the
headlamps to turn on and off
automatically. It also keeps the
lights on for approximately 20
seconds after the ignition switch is
turned to the OFF position.
•To turn autolamps on, rotate the
control counterclockwise.
•To turn autolamps off, rotate the
control clockwise to the OFF
position.
•Foglamps are not controlled by the autolamps. In order to turn on the
foglamps, you must turn the lamp switch to the
position and
pull toward you for foglamps.
Foglamp control (if equipped)
The foglamps can be turned on only
when the headlamp control is in
the
position and the high
beams are not turned on.
Pull headlamp control towards you
to turn foglamps on. The foglamp
indicator light
will illuminate.
A
A
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Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.
To activate:
•the ignition must be in the ON position and
•the headlamp control is in the OFF, parking lamp or autolamp
position.
Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during
inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system
does not activate with your tail lamps and generally may not provide
adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
High beams
Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate. Pull
the lever towards you to deactivate.
Flash to pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
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PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
switches in the vehicle during
headlamp and parklamp operation.
Move the control to the full upright
position, past detent, to turn on the
interior lamps.
Move the control to the full down
position, past detent, to prevent the
interior lights from illuminating when the doors are opened.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by a qualified service technician.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
•Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
•Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
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Courtesy/reading lamps
The dome lamp lights when the
control is in the DOOR (left)
position, any door is open, the
instrument panel switch is pushed
past the detent and when any of the
remote entry controls are pressed
while the ignition is off.
The reading lamps can be turned on
by pressing the rocker controls next
to each lamp.
Rear door lamps (if equipped)
The dome lamp lights when the
control is in the DOOR (left)
position, any door is open, the
instrument panel switch is pushed
past the detent and when any of the
remote entry controls are pressed
while the ignition is off.
The rear door lamps can be turned
on by pressing the rocker controls
next to each lamp.
BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized“D.O.T.”for North America and an
“E”for Europe to assure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern
and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly
or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn
time.
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Function Number of
bulbsTrade number
Headlamps 2 9007
Front park/turn lamps 2 3157AK (amber)
Foglamps 2 9145
1
Backup lamp 2 3156K
Rear stop/turn/sidemarker/tail
lamp2 3457K
High-mount brakelamp 1 912
Cargo lamp 2 912
License plate lamp 2 168
Signal mirror lamp (if equipped) 2 906/921
Running board lamp (if equipped) 4 168
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer
1Harley Davidson package uses bulb number H1 12V
Replacing headlamp bulbs
1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position and open
the hood.
2. At the back of the headlamp, pull
clips rearward and up (about
3⁄4
inch) to release the headlamp
assembly.
3. Slide headlamp assembly forward
and disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb by pulling
rearward.
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4. Remove bulb retainer ring by
turning it counterclockwise, then
slide the ring off the plastic base.
5. Carefully pull bulb assembly out
of headlamp assembly and replace.
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of
children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the headlamps are operated.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the OFF position and open the
hood.
2. Remove screw from the lamp
assembly and disengage lamp
assembly by pulling straight forward,
to disengage two hidden snap-in
retainers.
Lights
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