2009 FORD F650 warning

Safety chains
Always connect the trailer’s safety chains to the frame or hook retainers
of the vehicle hitch. To connect the trailer’s safety chains, cross the
chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners.
If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agency
gives to you.
Do not attach safety chains to the bumper.
Trailer brakes
Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are
safe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer’s
specifications. The trailer brakes must meet local and Federal
regulations.
WARNING:Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system
directly to your vehicle’s brake system. Your vehicle may not
have enough braking power and your chances of having a collision
greatly increase.
Trailer lamps
Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles. Your vehicle may be
equipped with one of two possible trailer wiring designs. Make sure all
running lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are working.
See your dealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructions and
equipment for hooking up trailer lamps.
Driving while you tow
When towing a trailer:
•Keep your speed no faster than 70 mph (112 km/h) during the first
500 miles (800 km) of towing a trailer, and don’t make full throttle
starts.
•Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut off
automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades.
•Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer.
•To eliminate excessive transmission shifting, use a lower gear. This will
also assist in transmission cooling.
•Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
•Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may occur.
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FIFTH WHEEL OPERATION
WARNING:Failure to follow the fifth wheel manufacturer’s
instructions for hooking and unhooking as well as sliding the
fifth wheel could result in an accident, personal injury or death.
WARNING:When the tractor and trailer are parked unattended,
the trailer brake hand control should never be used to apply the
brake, since air may leak from the system, allowing vehicle movement,
resulting in possible property damage, personal injury or death.
Before hook-up, make sure:
•The fifth wheel jaws are fully opened.
•The fifth wheel is fully tilted back to prevent body damage when the
tractor is backed under a trailer.
•The trailer wheels are blocked and the trailer spring brakes are
adjusted and applied. Never chase a trailer.
•The brake hoses and light cords are clear of the fifth wheel.
Hook-up
1. Back the tractor squarely under the trailer, engaging the fifth wheel
jaws on the kingpin. Always back-up slowly, making sure the trailer is
neither too high nor too low. Avoid backing under the trailer from an
angle.
2. Connect the service and emergency brake hoses and trailer light
connector. Refer toTractor-trailer connectionin theAir suspension
section of this chapter, adhering to the warning and using the three-point
stance while connecting and disconnecting the trailer.
3. Inspect the jaws of the fifth wheel to be sure they have fully closed on
the trailer kingpin and the trailer plate is resting securely on the fifth
wheel.
4. Be sure the coupler release lever is in the locked position.
5. Charge the trailer brake system. Set the trailer brakes, either with the
hand valve or tractor protection valve. Pull against the trailer for an
additional check of proper hook-up. Do not pull hard enough to damage
or strain the equipment.
6. Set the tractor parking brakes and fully raise the trailer landing gear.
Refer toBrakesin this chapter for proper operation of the parking brake
and trailer brakes.
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Passenger compartment fuse panel
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingFuse Description
1 20A Horn relay
2 15A Flasher
3 20A Cigar lighter
4 10A Diagnostics, Parking brake warning
5 15A Blend door actuator, Climate mode, Back-up
lamps, DRL signal, Heated seats, Trailer ABS,
Exhaust brakes
6 — Not used
7 — Not used
8 5A Radio, GEM 4
9 5A Power window switch LED and relay
10 15A Heated mirrors
11 5A Wiper motor, Washer pump relays
12 10A Stoplamp switch (Hydraulic brake vehicles
only), Allison push-button shifter
13 20A Cluster, Radio
14 10A Interior lamp relay
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingFuse Description
15 10A Interior lamp relay, GEM, Vanity mirrors
16 15A High beams, Indicator
17 — Not used
18 5A Headlamp switch interior lighting
19 15A Engine control
20 5A Starting system
21 10A DRL resistor
22 15A Air horn, Air suspension dump, Two-speed
axle, Driver-controlled locking differential
23 10A Flasher
24 15A ABS, Air dryer, Vacuum pump, Fuel heater
relay
25 10A Function selector switch
26 10A RH low beam headlamp
27 — Not used
28 10A LH low beam headlamp
29 10A Cluster warning lamps, Gauges, GEM,
Hydraulic ABS
30 15A Allison electronic transmission
31 — Not used
Relay 1 — Interior lamps
Relay 2 — Not used
Relay 3 — Horn
Relay 4 — One-touch down window
Relay 5 — Not used
Power distribution box
WARNING:Always disconnect the battery before servicing high
current fuses.
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WARNING:To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace
the cover to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the
battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingFuse Description
1 15A* Main light switch
2 30A* Power seat (driver)
3 30A* Power seat (passenger)
4 15A* Washer pump relay, Washer pump motor
5 5A* Full power brake switch
6 15A* Air intake heater (Caterpillar engine only)
7 15A* Stoplamp switches (Air brake vehicles only)
8 25A* Fuel heater relay (Caterpillar
engine-equipped vehicles with dual fuel tanks
only)
9 20A* Inhibit relay, Engine ECM, Cluster,
Transmission TCM
10 15A* Heated drain valve
11 30A* Electric trailer brake
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
DRAIN
RELAY (if
equipped)— Drain relay
WIF/EXH
RELAY (if
equipped)— Water in fuel / Exhaust relay
FLL PWR
WARN RELAY
(if equipped)— Full power warning relay
FAN RELAY
(if equipped)— Fan relay
START
ENABLE (if
equipped)— Start enable relay
FLASHER (if
equipped)— Flasher relay
POWER
WINDOW (if
equipped)— Power window relay
FULL POWER
BUZZER (if
equipped)— Full power buzzer relay
WARNING
CHIME
MODULE (if
equipped)— Warning chime module relay
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Inline fuses
Your vehicle has two inline fuses located in/on the battery cables by the
battery. A 10A fuse for the transmission control module and a 40A fuse
for the engine control module. Refer toAutomatic transmission
operationin theDrivingchapter andBatteryin theMaintenance and
Specificationschapter for more information.
Your vehicle may have three inline fuses located in/on the battery cables
by the battery. A 10A fuse for the transmission control module, a 40A
fuse for the engine control module, and a 40A fuse for the Full Power
Brake Pump. There is also a 30A fuse for the Full Power Brake Pump by
the cowl.
JUMP STARTING
WARNING:The gases around the battery can explode if
exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could
result in injury or vehicle damage.
WARNING:Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin,
eyes and clothing, if contacted.
Do not attempt to push-start your automatic transmission
vehicle. Automatic transmissions do not have push-start
capability. Attempting to push-start a vehicle with an automatic
transmission may cause transmission damage.
Before connecting a fast-charger, booster battery or installing a new
battery, make sure the ground polarities of the fast-charger, booster
battery or alternator (when installing a battery) are matched to the
ground polarity of the vehicle battery. Improper usage of the
fast-charger, hook-up of booster battery or installation of a new battery
can cause damage to the electrical system or to the alternator. Do not
attempt to polarize the alternator.
Preparing your vehicle
1.Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle.Do not attach the
jumper cables to the glow plug relay as this could severely damage the
glow plugs, injector driver module and PCM.
2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could
damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
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3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the
assisting battery.
4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed
metal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and the
carburetor/fuel injection system.Do notuse fuel lines, engine rocker
covers or the intake manifold asgroundingpoints.
WARNING:Do not connect the end of the second cable to the
negative (-) terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may
cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery.
5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of
both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts.
Jump starting
1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at
moderately increased speed.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an
additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.
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