2006 FORD E450 automatic transmission

A
Accessory delay ..........................48
AdvanceTrac ..............................144
Air cleaner filter ...............229–231
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ....................................75–76
and child safety seats ..............77
description ................................76
disposal ......................................79
driver airbag ..............................78
indicator light ...........................79
operation ...................................78
passenger airbag .......................78
passenger deactivation switch .80
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................209
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................143
Audio system (see Radio) ..19–20,
25
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................151, 153, 156
fluid, adding ............................227
fluid, checking ........................227
fluid, refill capacities ..............232
fluid, specification ..................239
Auxiliary power point .................47
Axle
lubricant specifications ..236, 239
refill capacities ........................232
traction lok ..............................148
B
Battery .......................................207
acid, treating emergencies .....207battery saver .............................34
jumping a disabled battery ....181
maintenance-free ....................207
replacement, specifications ...231
servicing ..................................207
BeltMinder ...................................71
Brakes ........................................142
anti-lock ...................................143
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................143
fluid, checking and adding ....226
fluid, refill capacities ..............232
fluid, specifications .........236, 239
lubricant specifications ..236, 239
parking ....................................144
shift interlock ..........................150
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................39
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....232
Cell phone use ..............................9
Child safety restraints ................85
child safety belts ......................85
Child safety seats ........................89
in front seat ..............................90
in rear seat ................................90
tether anchorage hardware .....93
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............196
exterior ....................................198
instrument panel ....................197
interior .....................................198
interior trim ............................198
plastic parts ............................196
safety belts ..............................198
washing ....................................194
waxing .....................................194
wheels ......................................195
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wiper blades ............................197
Climate control
(see Air conditioning or
Heating) .................................31–33
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .......................22, 27
AM/FM .......................................20
Compass, electronic ....................46
calibration .................................47
set zone adjustment .................46
Console
overhead ....................................45
Controls
power seat .................................60
Coolant
checking and adding ..............209
refill capacities ................213, 232
specifications ..................236, 239
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................50
Customer Assistance ................160
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................191
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................192
Getting roadside assistance ...160
Getting the service you
need .........................................187
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................193
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................191
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................35Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid .227
engine oil .................................203
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........236
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................226
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................159
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................181
Emergency Flashers .................162
Emission control system ..........223
Engine ................................239–240
cleaning ...................................196
coolant .....................................209
diesel ...........................................7
fail-safe cooling .......................214
idle speed control ...................207
lubrication specifications ......236,
239
refill capacities ........................232
service points ..........................201
starting after a collision .........162
Engine block heater .................142
Engine oil ..................................203
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................203
checking and adding ..............203
dipstick ....................................203
filter, specifications ........206, 231
recommendations ...................206
refill capacities ........................232
specifications ..................236, 239
Exhaust fumes ..........................142
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front seats .................................59
Servicing your vehicle ..............200
Setting the clock
AM/FM stereo ...........................20
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ..........22, 27
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........174
Spark plugs,
specifications .............231, 239–240
Special notice ................................9
ambulance conversions ..............8
diesel-powered vehicles .............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................236, 239
Speed control ..............................50
Starting your vehicle ........139–141
jump starting ..........................181
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................44
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...........31, 33
Tilt steering wheel ......................44
Tires ...................................103–104
alignment ................................112
care ..........................................109
changing ..........................174–175
checking the pressure ............108
inflating ...................................105
label .........................................119
replacing ..........................111, 176
rotating ....................................112
safety practices .......................111
sidewall information ...............114
snow tires and chains ............120spare tire .........................172, 174
terminology .............................104
tire grades ...............................104
treadwear ........................103, 110
Towing .......................................127
recreational towing .................138
trailer towing ..........................127
wrecker ....................................186
Traction-lok rear axle ...............148
Transmission .............................150
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....150
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................227
fluid, refill capacities ..............232
lubricant specifications ..236, 239
Turn signal ..................................38
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................240
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................242
Vehicle loading ..........................120
Ventilating your vehicle ...........142
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................202
Water, Driving through .............159
Windows
power .........................................48
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................44
checking and adding fluid .....202
replacing wiper blades ...........203
Wrecker towing .........................186
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