Climate control
(see Air conditioning or
Heating) ...........................43, 46, 49
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................35
AM/FM Stereo ...........................23
AM/FM/CD .................................26
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................30
Clutch
fluid ..........................................304
operation while driving ..........215
recommended shift speeds ....216
Compass, electronic ..............82, 84
calibration .................................84
set zone adjustment ...........84, 86
Console ........................................65
overhead ..............................65–66
Controls
power seat ...............................113
steering column ........................76
Coolant
checking and adding ..............286
refill capacities ................290, 313
specifications ..................316, 319
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................74
Customer Assistance ................234
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................261
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............262
Getting roadside assistance ...234
Getting the service
you need .................................257
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................262
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............260D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................54
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................305
engine oil .................................280
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........316
Driveline universal joint
and slip yoke .............................309
Driving under special
conditions ..................215, 224, 228
sand .........................................226
snow and ice ...........................229
through water .................227, 230
DVD system .................................42
E
Electronic message center .........84
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................251
Emergency Flashers .................236
Emission control system ..........300
Engine ........................................319
cleaning ...................................265
coolant .....................................286
fail-safe cooling .......................290
idle speed control ...................284
lubrication
specifications ..................316, 319
refill capacities ........................313
service points ..................276–278
starting after a collision .........237
Engine block heater .................204
Engine oil ..................................280
2006 F-150(f12)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Index
330
checking and adding ..............280
dipstick ....................................280
filter, specifications ........283, 312
recommendations ...................283
refill capacities ........................313
specifications ..................316, 319
Exhaust fumes ..........................204
F
Fail safe cooling ........................290
Floor mats ...................................93
Fluid capacities .........................313
Foglamps .....................................55
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......219
driving off road .......................223
electronic shift ................221–222
indicator light .........................219
lever operated shift ................220
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................209
Fuel ............................................292
calculating fuel
economy ............................87, 297
cap ...........................................294
capacity ...................................313
choosing the right fuel ...........295
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................300
detergent in fuel .....................296
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................292, 294, 297
filter, specifications ........292, 312
fuel pump shut-off switch .....237
improving fuel economy ........297
octane rating ...................296, 319
quality ......................................296
running out of fuel .................297
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................292Fuel pump shut-off switch .......237
Fuses ..................................237–238
G
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless
control system) ...........................78
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............294
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................297
Gauges .........................................19
H
Hazard flashers .........................236
Head restraints .................111, 115
Headlamps ...................................53
aiming ..................................55–56
autolamp system .......................53
bulb specifications ....................59
daytime running lights .............54
flash to pass ..............................54
high beam .................................54
replacing bulbs .........................60
turning on and off ....................53
Heating
heater only system ...................43
heating and air
conditioning system .....44, 46, 49
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................78
Hood ..........................................275
I
Ignition ...............................201, 319
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................150
2006 F-150(f12)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Index
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