2005 FORD E-250 jump start

Seating and Safety Restraints 66
Seating 66
Safety restraints 72
Airbags 82
Child restraints 86
Tires, Wheels and Loading 101
Tire Information 104
Tire Inflation 105
Changing tires 109
Lug Nut Torque 117
Vehicle loading 126
Trailer towing 133
Recreational towing 144
Driving 145
Starting 145
Brakes 149
Transmission operation 153
Roadside Emergencies 163
Getting roadside assistance 163
Hazard flasher switch 164
Fuel pump shut-off switch 164
Fuses and relays 166
Jump starting 174
Wrecker towing 179
Customer Assistance 180
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 188
Cleaning 189
Underbody preservation 193
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GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
To fully assist you should you 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:
•24–hours, seven days a week
•for the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period of three years or 36,000
miles (60,000 km), whichever occurs first on Ford and Mercury
vehicles, and four years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km) on Lincoln
vehicles.
Roadside assistance will cover:
•a flat tire change with a good spare (except Ford GT which has a tire
inflation kit)
•battery jump start
•lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is the customer’s
responsibility)
•fuel delivery (2.0 gallons [7.5L], maximum two occurrences within 12
month period)
•towing of your disabled vehicle to the nearest Ford Motor Company
dealership, or your selling dealer if within 35 miles (56.3 km) of the
nearest Ford Motor Company dealership (one tow per disablement).
Even non-warranty related tows, like accidents, are covered (some
exclusions apply, such as impound towing or repossession).
Canadian customers refer to your Owner Information Guide for
information on:
•coverage period
•exact fuel amounts
•towing of your disabled vehicle
•emergency travel expense reimbursement
•travel planning benefits
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 Canada, the card is
found in theOwner Information Guidein 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.
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•Diesel engine: passenger side of the engine compartment behind the
power distribution box.
Have a certified technician or your dealer service this module, if
required.
The relays are coded as follows:
Relay location Description
1 PCM back-up lamp
2 A/C control
3 Trailer tow right turn
4 Trailer tow left turn
JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
The following procedure is for vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine;
if your vehicle is equipped with a diesel engine, refer to the6.0L Power
Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplementfor
the proper jump starting procedure.
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; doing so may
damage the catalytic converter.
Preparing your vehicle
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the
transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the transmission
may have firm and/or soft shifts. 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.
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.
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3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the
assisting battery.
4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed
metal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and the
carburetor/fuel injection system.Do notuse fuel lines, engine rocker
covers or the intake manifold asgroundingpoints.
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.
5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of
both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts.
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.
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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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Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......38, 40
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .................26, 30, 34
AM/FM .......................................19
AM/FM/Cassette ........................20
AM/FM/CD .................................22
Compass, electronic ....................53
calibration .................................54
set zone adjustment .................54
Console
overhead ....................................52
Controls
power seat .................................67
Coolant
checking and adding ..............203
refill capacities ................207, 226
specifications ..................230, 233
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................58
Customer Assistance ................163
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................193
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................186
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............186
Getting roadside assistance ...163
Getting the service you
need .........................................180
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................187
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................182
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................185D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................42
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................220
engine oil .................................198
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........230
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................220
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................162
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Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................174
Emergency Flashers .................164
Emission control system ..........217
Engine ................................233–234
cleaning ...................................190
coolant .....................................203
diesel ...........................................8
fail-safe cooling .......................208
idle speed control ...................201
lubrication
specifications ..................230, 233
refill capacities ........................226
service points ..........................197
starting after a collision .........164
Engine block heater .................148
Engine oil ..................................198
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................198
checking and adding ..............198
dipstick ....................................198
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filter, specifications ........200, 224
recommendations ...................200
refill capacities ........................226
specifications ..................230, 233
Exhaust fumes ..........................148
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Fail safe cooling ........................208
Fluid capacities .........................226
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................151
Fuel ............................................209
calculating fuel economy .......214
cap ...........................................211
capacity ...................................226
choosing the right fuel ...........212
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................217
detergent in fuel .....................213
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................209, 211, 214
filter, specifications ........213, 224
fuel pump shut-off switch .....164
improving fuel economy ........214
octane rating ...........212, 233–234
quality ......................................213
running out of fuel .................213
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................209
Fuses ..................................166–167
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Garage door opener ....................53
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............211
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................214
Gauges .........................................15H
Hazard flashers .........................164
Headlamps ...................................41
bulb specifications ....................46
daytime running lights .............42
flash to pass ..............................42
high beam .................................42
replacing bulbs
...................47–48
turning on and off
....................41
Heating
heater only system
.............38, 40
heating and air conditioning
system
.......................................39
Hood
..........................................196
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Ignition
.......................145, 233–234
Infant seats
(see Safety seats)
.......................90
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing
........................................218
Instrument panel
cleaning
...................................192
cluster
........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior
.......................................43
J
Jump-starting your vehicle
......174
K
Keys
positions of the ignition
.........145
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