2005 FORD F750 parking brake

Daily Owner
ChecksEngine system
Check the air filter restriction indicator
Check the engine oil
Inspect the coolant level - for Power Stroke engine (for
Caterpillar and Cummins engines, refer to the Owner’s Manual)
Brake system
Drain the air brake system reservoir - manual valve
Check the air brake system reservoir automatic drain valve
operation
Transmission system
Visually check the automatic transmission for fluid leakage
Steering system
Check the power steering pump fluid level and check the system
for leaks
Check the entire vehicle for evidence of fluid leaks
U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway
Administration requirements (ensure that the entire
system is functioning properly)
Check the service brakes
Check the parking brake
Check the steering mechanism
Check the lighting devices and reflectors
Check the tires
Check the horn
Check the windshield wipers
Check the rear vision mirrors
Check the wheels and rims
Check the emergency equipment
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A
Air conditioning ..........................45
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................45
Air suspension ...........................115
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................113
Audio system
(see Radio) ................30, 32, 35, 39
Automatic transmission ............118
fluid, adding ............................185
fluid, checking ........................185
fluid, refill capacities ..............223
fluid, specification ..................213
Auxiliary power point .................54
Axle ............................130, 164, 204
lubricant specifications ..........213
refill capacities ........................222
B
Battery .......................................180
charging system warning
light ............................................21
jumping a disabled battery ....147
voltage gauge ............................26
BeltMinder ...................................75
Brakes ............................93, 99, 164
adjustment ..............................167
anti-lock ...........................113–114
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light .........21, 114
brake warning light ..................21
fluid, checking and adding ...167,
179
fluid, specifications .................213
parking ......................95, 102, 168
Bulbs ............................................49C
Cassette tape player ...................39
Catalytic converter
(see Emission control) .............188
CD-single premium .........30, 32, 35
Cell phone use ............................54
Child safety restraints ................80
child safety belts ......................80
Child safety seats ........................83
attaching with tether straps ....86
in front seat ..............................84
in rear seat ................................84
tether anchorage hardware .....86
Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................80
Cleaning your vehicle
chrome and aluminum
parts .........................................159
engine compartment ..............159
exterior ....................................161
instrument panel ....................160
interior .....................................160
interior trim ............................160
plastic parts ............................160
washing ....................................158
waxing .....................................158
wheels ......................................159
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......44–45
Clutch ................................122, 184
adjusting ..................................184
fluid ..........................................184
operation while driving ..........122
specifications ..........................213
Controls
power seat .................................68
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Parking brake ......................95, 102
warning light .............................21
Power door locks ........................64
Power mirrors .............................57
Power point .................................54
Power steering ..........................182
fluid, checking and adding ....183
fluid, refill capacity ................223
fluid, specifications .................213
Power Windows ...........................55
R
Radio ..........................30, 32, 35, 39
Relays ........................................141
Remote entry system
locking/unlocking doors ...........64
Roadside assistance ..................139
S
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) .........70–72
Safety defects, reporting ..........157
Safety restraints ....................70–72
belt minder ...............................75
cleaning the safety belts ..........79
extension assembly ..................78
for adults .............................71–72
for children .........................79–80
lap belt ......................................74
warning light and
chime .............................21, 74–75
Safety seats for children ............83
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............70
Seats ............................................65
child safety seats ......................83heated ........................................69
Servicing your vehicle ..............231
Special notice ................................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................213
Speed control ..............................58
Speedometer ...............................26
Starting your vehicle ..................87
jump starting ..........................147
preparing to start your
vehicle .......................................87
Steering .....................................182
Steering wheel
controls ................................53, 58
tilting .........................................53
Suspension ........................115, 201
T
Tachometer .................................26
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...........44–45
Tires
checking the pressure ............210
Towing
wrecker ....................................150
Traction control
off light ......................................21
Transmission .....................118, 123
automatic operation ...............118
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................185
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................186
fluid, refill capacities ..............223
lubricant specifications ..........213
manual operation ....................123
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Supplement
USA English(fus)
Index
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