2008 FORD E-450 maintenance

Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....249
Fluid capacities .........................271
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................174
Fuel ............................................249
calculating fuel economy .......256
cap ...........................................252
capacity ...................................271
choosing the right fuel ...........254
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................259
detergent in fuel .....................254
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................249, 252, 256
filter, specifications ........249, 270
fuel pump shut-off switch .....191
improving fuel economy ........256
octane rating ...................254, 274
quality ......................................255
running out of fuel .................256
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................249
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................249, 254
Fuses ..................................192–193
G
Garage door opener ....................49
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............252
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................256
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................190
Headlamps ...................................35aiming ........................................38
bulb specifications ....................41
daytime running lights .............36
flash to pass ..............................36
high beam .................................36
replacing bulbs .........................42
turning on and off ....................35
Heating
heater only system .............32, 34
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................33
Hood ..........................................234
I
Ignition ...............................162, 274
Illuminated visor mirror .............48
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................101
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................261
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................230
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................37
J
Jack ............................................200
positioning ...............................200
storage .....................................200
Jump-starting your vehicle ......210
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................58
Keys .............................................68
positions of the ignition .........162
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Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................41
daytime running light ...............36
headlamps .................................35
headlamps, flash to pass ..........36
instrument panel, dimming .....37
interior lamps ...........................40
replacing bulbs .........................42
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........168
Load limits .................................145
Loading instructions .................151
Locks ............................................58
autolock .....................................58
doors ..........................................58
Lubricant specifications ...........271
Lug nuts ....................................209
Lumbar support, seats ...............71
M
Mirrors .........................................53
fold away ...................................54
side view mirrors (power) .......53
Motorcraft parts ........232, 249, 270
O
Octane rating ............................254
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................237
P
Parking brake ............................168
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....270Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................196
Power door locks ........................58
Power mirrors .............................53
Power point .................................51
Power steering ..........................173
fluid, checking and adding ....262
fluid, refill capacity ................271
fluid, specifications .................271
Power Windows ...........................52
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................174
R
Radio ................................20, 22, 26
Relays ................................192, 199
Remote entry system .................62
illuminated entry ......................66
locking/unlocking doors ..........58,
63–64
panic alarm ...............................64
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................65
replacing the batteries .............64
Reverse sensing system ...........185
Roadside assistance ..................189
Roll stability control .................170
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............86
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..............................77–81
Safety defects, reporting ..224–225
Safety restraints ....................77–81
Belt-Minder
.............................82
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extension assembly ..................86
for adults .............................78–80
for children .........................97–98
safety belt maintenance ...........86
warning light and chime ..........82
Safety seats for children ..........101
Seats ............................................70
child safety seats ....................101
front seats .................................70
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ....................................66, 68
Servicing your vehicle ..............233
Setting the clock
AM/FM stereo ...........................21
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ..........24, 28
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........203
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................270, 274
Special notice ................................8
ambulance conversions ..............8
diesel-powered vehicles .............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................271
Speed control ..............................54
Stability system .........................170
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......164
Starting your vehicle ........162–164
jump starting ..........................210
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................48
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...........32, 34Tilt steering wheel ......................48
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....133
Tires ...........................115–116, 200
alignment ................................125
care ..........................................121
changing ..................200, 203–205
checking the pressure ............120
inflating ...................................117
label .........................................132
replacing ..........................123, 205
rotating ....................................125
safety practices .......................124
sidewall information ...............127
snow tires and chains ............144
spare tire .........................201, 203
terminology .............................116
tire grades ...............................116
treadwear ........................115, 122
Towing .......................................151
recreational towing .................161
trailer towing ..........................151
wrecker ....................................216
Traction control ........................169
Traction-lok rear axle ...............174
Transmission .............................176
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....176
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................264
fluid, refill capacities ..............271
lubricant specifications ..........271
Turn signal ..................................40
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................275
Vehicle loading ..........................145
Ventilating your vehicle ...........165
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