2004 FORD F250 lock

Locks and Security 75
Keys 75
Locks 75
Anti-theft system 77
Seating and Safety Restraints 85
Seating 85
Safety restraints 92
Air bags 105
Child restraints 114
Driving 125
Starting 125
Brakes 130
Transmission operation 133
Vehicle loading 161
Trailer towing 164
Recreational towing 188
Roadside Emergencies 192
Getting roadside assistance 192
Hazard flasher switch 193
Fuel pump shut-off switch 193
Fuses and relays 194
Changing tires 200
Jump starting 212
Wrecker towing 217
Customer Assistance 219
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 228
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2004 F250/350/450/550(f23)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert
See Owner’s Guide
Fasten Safety BeltAir Bag-Front
Air Bag-SideChild Seat
Child Seat Installation
WarningChild Seat Lower
Anchor
Child Seat Tether
AnchorBrake System
Anti-Lock Brake SystemBrake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum Based
Traction ControlAdvanceTrac

Master Lighting SwitchHazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-FrontFuse Compartment
Fuel Pump ResetWindshield Wash/Wipe
Windshield
Defrost/DemistRear Window
Defrost/Demist
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Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Windows
Front/Rear
Power Window Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/UnlockInterior Luggage
Compartment Release
Symbol
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Emission SystemEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check fuel capLow tire warning
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Anti-lock brake system:If the
ABS light stays illuminated or
continues to flash, a malfunction has
been detected, have the system
serviced immediately. Normal
braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is
illuminated.
Air bag readiness:If this light fails
to illuminate when ignition is turned
to ON, continues to flash or remains
on, have the system serviced
immediately. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the
supplemental restraint system has been detected.
Safety belt:Reminds you to fasten
your safety belt. A chime will also
sound to remind you to fasten your
safety belt.
Charging system:Illuminates when
the battery is not charging properly.
Low fuel:Illuminates when the fuel
level in the fuel tank is at or near
empty (refer toFuel gaugein this
chapter).
Speed control:Illuminates when
the speed control is activated. Turns
off when the speed control system
is deactivated.
Transmission Tow/Haul Feature
(5R110W 5–speed automatic
transmission)
(if equipped-Diesel engines
only):Illuminates when the Tow/Haul feature has been activated. Refer
to theDrivingchapter for transmission function and operation. If the
light flashes steadily, have the system serviced immediately, damage to
the transmission could occur.
ABS
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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 ACCESSORY 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 (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.
Parking brake ON warning chime:Sounds when the parking brake is
set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph (5
Km).LOW
RANGE
4x4
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Yellow area(warning)—the
transmission fluid is higher than
normal operating temperature. This
can be caused by special operation
conditions (i.e. snowplowing, towing
or off road use). Refer toSpecial
Operating Conditionsin the
Scheduled Maintenance Guidefor
instructions. Operating the
transmission for extended periods of
time with the gauge in the yellow
area may cause internal transmission damage.
Altering the severity of the driving conditions is recommended to lower
the transmission temperature into the normal range.
Red area(over temperature)—
the transmission fluid is overheating.
Stop the vehicle to allow the
temperature to return to normal
range.
If the gauge is operating in the Yellow or Red area, stop the vehicle and
verify the airflow is not restricted such as snow or debris blocking airflow
through the grill. If the gauge continues to show high temperatures, see
your Ford dealer.
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5.Power/volume:Press to turn
ON/OFF; turn to increase or
decrease volume levels.
6.Tone:Press TONE until the
desired level—Bass, Treble, Fade
appears on the display. Turn the
volume control to raise/lower the
levels, or to move the audio sound
from the right to left or the front to
back (if equipped).
7.CLK (Clock):To set the hour,
press and hold CLK until CLOCK
SET appears in the display. Press
SEEK to decrease
or
increase
the hours.
To set the minute, press and hold CLK until CLOCK set appears in the
display. Press TUNE to decrease
or increasethe minutes.
TONE
CLK
VOL
PUSH
ON
TONE
CLK
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9.Clock:Press to toggle between
station mode and clock mode. Press
and hold to set the clock. Press
the
SEEK to decrease hours or
SEEK
to increase hours. Press
the
TUNE to decrease minutes
or TUNE
to increase minutes. If your vehicle has a stand alone clock
this control will not function.
10.Balance:Press BAL; then press
SEL
/to shift sound to the
left/right speakers.
Fade:Press FADE; then press
SEL
/to shift sound to the
rear/front speakers.
11.Memory preset buttons:To
set a station: Select frequency band
AM/FM, tune to a station, press and
hold a preset button until sound returns.
12.Shuffle (CD):Press to play
tracks in random order. Press again
to disable.
13.Compression (CD):Press to
bring soft and loud passages
together for a more consistent
listening level. A small“c”will
appear in the display to indicate that compression is enabled. Press again
to disable.
14.
Dolbynoise reduction:
Works in tape mode only. Reduces
tape noise and hiss; press to
activate/deactivate.
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