Lifestyle
Ash cup / smoker’s package
Bedliners and bedmats
Cargo organization and management
Towing mirrors
Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and accessories
Peace of mind
Mobile-Ease™ hands-free communication system
Remote start
Vehicle security systems
Wheel locks
Not all accessories are available for all models.
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
•When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label). Consult your authorized dealer for
specific weight information.
•The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems — such as two-way radios, telephones and
theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC
regulations and should be installed only by your authorized dealer.
•Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your
vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive
use.
•To avoid interference with other vehicle functions, such as anti-lock
braking systems, amateur radio users who install radios and antennas
onto their vehicle should not locate the Amateur Radio Antennas in
the area of the driver’s side hood.
•Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to
the vehicle by the authorized dealer or the owner may adversely affect
battery performance and durability.
2008 F-250/350/450/550(f23)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Accessories
391
snow tires and chains ............235
spare tire .........................308–309
terminology .............................208
tire grades ...............................207
treadwear ........................207, 213
Towing .......................................242
recreational towing .................253
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ..............246
trailer towing ..........................242
wrecker ....................................327
Traction control ........................262
Traction-lok rear axle ...............264
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ................246
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................379
Transmission
automatic operation .........99, 265
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....265
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................375
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................378
fluid, refill capacities ..............383manual operation ....................269
Turn signal ..................................90
U
Upfitter controls .......................114
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................388
Vehicle loading ..........................236
Ventilating your vehicle ...........258
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................350
Water, Driving through .............290
Windows
power .......................................102
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................98
checking and adding fluid .....350
replacing wiper blades ...........350
Wrecker towing .........................327
2008 F-250/350/450/550(f23)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Index
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