2005 FORD F750 jump start

Locks and security 64
Keys 64
Locks 64
Seating and safety restraints 65
Seating 65
Safety restraints 70
Child restraints 79
Driving 87
Starting 87
Brakes 93
Air suspension 115
Transmission operation 118
Vehicle loading 134
Roadside emergencies 139
Hazard flasher switch 140
Fuses and relays 140
Jump starting 147
Wrecker towing 150
Customer assistance 154
Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada 156
Ordering additional owner’s literature 157
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 157
Cleaning 158
Cleaning your vehicle 158
Repairing paint chips 159
Underbody preservation 161
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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 and is not applicable to vehicles
sold in Canada. The service is available:
•24–hours, seven days a week
•for the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period (U.S.) of two years
(unlimited miles)
Roadside assistance will cover:
•jump-starts.
•lock-out assistance.
•towing to the nearest Ford Motor Company dealership, or towing to
your selling dealership if within 35 miles (56 km). 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.
Roadside emergencies
Roadside emergencies
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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 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.
Before connecting a fast-charger, booster battery or installing a new
battery, make sure the ground polarities of the fast-charger, booster
battery or alternator (when installing a battery) are matched to the
ground polarity of the vehicle battery. Improper usage of the
fast-charger, hook-up of booster battery or installation of a new battery
can cause damage to the electrical system or to the alternator. Do not
attempt to polarize the alternator.
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.
Connecting the jumper cables
1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of
the discharged battery.
Note:In the illustrations,lightning boltsare used to designate the
assisting (boosting) battery.
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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.
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.
WRECKER TOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Before moving the towed vehicle, check for adequate road clearance of
vehicle components. It is recommended the towed vehicle be unloaded
prior to being towed to reduce any abnormal load to the vehicle
components resulting from the towing procedures. Before towing, be
sure to fully release the parking brake. The spring-actuated type parking
brake can be reset by recharging the air system with at least 64 psi (441
kPa) of air. If the brake system will not retain air pressure, then the
spring brakes must be released manually. Refer toParking brakein the
Drivingchapter
Note:For towing, make sure the vehicle is securely connected to the
tow vehicle and the tow vehicle parking brakes are applied before
releasing the disabled vehicle’s spring brakes.
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INSPECTIONS
Periodically inspect electrical connectors on the outside of the cab, on the
engine and frame for corrosion and tightness. Exposed terminals such as
the fuel sender, cranking motor, alternator and feed-through studs should
be cleaned and re-coated with a lubricant sealing grease such as Motorcraft
XG-3, or equivalent. This should include the ground cable connector for
batteries, engine and cab as well as the jump starting stud.
Accessory feed connections
Vehicle electrical systems are complex and often include electronic
components such as engine and transmission controls, instrument panels,
ABS, etc. While most systems operate on battery voltage (12 volts),
some systems can be as high as 90 volts or as low as five volts. Refer to
the Electrical Circuit Diagram Manuals, available from your vehicle’s
manufacturer, to assure that any additional body lights and accessories
are connected to circuits that are both appropriate and not overloaded.
No modification should be made to any vehicle control system without
first contacting your dealer.
SUSPENSION INSPECTION
Note:Do not adjust air suspension height to any setting other than the
specified setting. Altering the height setting will change the driveline
angle and may result in unwarrantable component damage, such as
transmission component damage.
Verify drive axle air suspension height and height control valve
performance at engine lube oil change intervals.
Periodically:
•Check condition of spring leaves for evidence of fatigue, bending or
breakage.
•Check condition of suspension mounting brackets and bushings.
•Check that torque rod mounting fasteners are tight.
•Check to be sure the suspension alignment is maintained at all time.
•Check U-bolts after the chassis has been operating under load for
1,000 miles (1,600 km) or six months, whichever comes first, the
U-Bolt nuts must be re-torqued. The U-Bolt nuts thereafter must be
re-torqued every 36,000 miles (58,000 km). The U-Bolt and nut
threads and seats should be cleaned and lubricated to assure a“like
new”condition when re-torquing.
Note:See theU-Bolt Nut Torquechart later in this section.
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Coolant ......................................174
checking and adding ..............174
refill capacities ........................223
specifications ..........................213
temperature gauge ...................26
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................58
Customer Assistance ........139, 154
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .............154, 156
Getting roadside assistance ...139
Getting the service you
need .........................................154
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................157
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Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................47
Defects, reporting .....................157
Defrost ...................................44–45
windshield ...........................44–45
with heating and air
conditioning system .................45
with standard heating
system .......................................44
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........213
Driving under special
conditions
through water ...........................92
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Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................147
Emission control system ..199, 228
catalytic converter ..................188Engine
cleaning ...................................159
lubrication specifications .......213
Engine fan .................................178
Engine oil ..................................170
checking and adding ..............170
oil pressure gauge ....................26
recommendations ...................171
refill capacities ........................223
specifications ..........................213
F
Flashers, hazard ........................140
Fuel ............................................189
calculating fuel
economy ..........................196–197
capacity ...................................224
choosing the right fuel ...........190
filling your vehicle with fuel ..189
filter,
specifications ..........191–192, 194
gauge .........................................26
improving fuel
economy ..........................196–197
running out of fuel ...........88, 191
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................189
Fuses ..........................................140
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Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .........196–197
Gauges .........................................26
battery voltage gauge ...............26
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................26
engine oil pressure gauge ........26
fuel gauge ..................................26
odometer ...................................26
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speedometer .............................26
tachometer ................................26
trip odometer ............................26
H
Hazard flashers .........................140
Headlamps ...................................47
aiming ........................................48
daytime running lights .............47
flash to pass ..............................47
high beam .................................47
warning chime ..........................21
Heating ..................................44–45
heater only system ...................44
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................45
Hood ..........................................169
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Ignition
chime .........................................21
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .......................83
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................160
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................48
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......147
K
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............21L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................49
cargo lamps ...............................48
daytime running light ...............47
headlamps .................................47
headlamps, flash to pass ..........47
high beams ................................47
instrument panel, dimming .....48
interior lamps ...........................49
replacing bulbs ...................49–51
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................48
Lights, warning and indicator ....21
air suspension ...........................21
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....21, 114
brake ..........................................21
charging system ........................21
safety belt .................................21
service engine soon ..................21
traction control off ...................21
turn signal indicator .................21
Lubricant specifications ...........213
M
Maintenance and Care ..............231
Manual transmission .................123
lubricant specifications ..........213
Mirrors .........................................56
fold away ...................................58
heated ........................................57
side view mirrors (power) .......57
O
Odometer .....................................26
P
Paint chips, repairing ...............159
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