Storage compartment (if equipped)
Press the release on the door to
open the storage compartment.
The storage compartment may be
used to secure sunglasses or a
similar object and the front tab can
be used for holding tickets, paper,
envelopes, etc. The front bin may be
used to store small objects.
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)
Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert
any other object in the power outlet for this will damage the
outlet and blow the fuse. Do not hang any type of accessory or
accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power
outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.
The auxiliary power point is located
on the instrument panel.
Do not use the power point for
operating the cigarette lighter
element (if equipped).
To prevent the fuse from being
blown, do not use the power
point(s) over the vehicle capacity of
12 VDC/180W.
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not use the power point longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used.
Cigar lighter (if equipped)
Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter
socket.
Do not hold the lighter in with your hand while it is heating, this will
damage the lighter element and socket. The lighter will be released from
its heating position when it is ready to be used.
Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your
warranty.
2007 F-250/350/450/550(f23)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Driver Controls
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A
Accessory delay ..........................61
Air cleaner filter .......287–288, 290
Air conditioning ..........................39
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................110–111
and child safety seats ............112
description ..............................111
disposal ....................................114
driver airbag ............................113
indicator light .........................114
operation .................................113
passenger airbag .....................113
passenger deactivation
switch ......................................115
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................264
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................174–175
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................20, 22, 27
Automatic transmission ............178
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................180
fluid, adding ............................283
fluid, checking ........................283
fluid, refill capacities ..............291
Auxiliary power point .................59
Axle
refill capacities ........................291
traction lok ..............................178
B
Battery .......................................262
acid, treating emergencies .....262
jumping a disabled battery ....230maintenance-free ....................262
replacement, specifications ...290
servicing ..................................262
BeltMinder...............................106
Brakes ........................................174
anti-lock ...........................174–175
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................175
fluid, checking and adding ....282
fluid, refill capacities ..............291
parking ....................................176
shift interlock ..........................178
trailer .......................................161
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................48
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....291
Cassette tape player .............20, 22
Cell phone use ..............................7
Child safety restraints ..............120
child safety belts ....................120
Child safety seats ......................123
attaching with tether straps ..127
in front seat ............................124
in rear seat ..............................124
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............246
instrument panel ....................248
interior .....................................249
interior trim ............................249
plastic parts ............................247
safety belts ..............................249
washing ....................................245
waxing .....................................245
wheels ......................................246
wiper blades ............................248
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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
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