2020 FORD F-53 high beam

LIGHTING CONTROL
Lamps off.
A
Parking lamps, instrument panel
lamps, license plate lamps and
rear lamps.
B
Headlamps.
C
Headlamp High Beam Push the lever away from you to
switch the high beam on.
Push the lever forward again or pull the
lever toward you to switch the high beams
off. Flashing the Headlamp High Beam
Slightly pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the headlamps.
AUTOLAMPS
WARNING: The system does not
relieve you of your responsibility to drive
with due care and attention. You may
need to override the system if it does not
turn the headlamps on in low visibility
conditions, for example daytime fog.
Autolamps turn the headlamps on in low
light situations or when the wipers operate. Switch the lighting control to the
autolamps position.
The headlamps remain on for a period of
time after you switch the ignition off. Use
the information display controls to adjust
the period of time that the headlamps
remain on.
Note: If you switch the autolamps on, you
cannot switch the high beams on until the
system turns the low beams on.
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Cruise Control Indicator
Illuminates when you switch this
feature on. See What Is Cruise
Control (page 57).
Direction Indicator Illuminates when you switch the
left or right direction indicator or
the hazard flasher on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for
a burned out bulb.
Electronic Throttle Control Illuminates when the engine has
defaulted to a limp-home
operation. See your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Lamp Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high.
Stop the vehicle as soon as
possible, switch off the engine and let cool.
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp It illuminates and a chime
sounds until you fasten the
seatbelts.
Headlamp High Beam Indicator Illuminates when you switch the
high beam headlamps on. It will
flash when you use the
headlamp flasher. Hydromax
(If Equipped) Illuminates to indicate normal
hydromax booster reserve
system activation when the
engine is off and you apply the service
brake pedal. This light may also illuminate
momentarily if the engine is running and
the driver turns the steering wheel fully in
one direction when braking. If the light
remains on with the engine running, this
indicates inadequate hydraulic booster
pressure or reserve pump system failure.
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and
seek service immediately by your
authorized dealer.
Lane Departure Warning Indicator
(If Equipped) Illuminates when the system
activates. See
Lane Keeping
System (page 66).
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp Illuminates when the fuel level
is low or the fuel tank is nearly
empty. Refuel as soon as
possible.
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level. See
Engine Oil Check
(page 113).
Parking Lamps Illuminates when you switch the
parking lamps on.
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RESUMING THE SET SPEED
Press the button.
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATORS Illuminates when you switch the
system on.
USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING:
Pay close attention to
changing road conditions such as
entering or leaving a highway, on roads
with intersections or roundabouts, roads
without visible lanes of travel, roads that
are winding, slippery, unpaved, or steep
slopes. WARNING:
Do not use the system
in poor visibility, for example fog, heavy
rain, spray or snow. WARNING:
Do not use the system
when towing a trailer that has
aftermarket electronic trailer brake
controls. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death. WARNING:
Do not use tire sizes
other than those recommended because
this can affect the normal operation of
the system. Failure to do so may result
in a loss of vehicle control, which could
result in serious injury. WARNING:
The system may not
detect stationary or slow moving
vehicles below
6 mph (10 km/h). WARNING:
The system does not
detect pedestrians or objects in the road. WARNING:
The system does not
detect oncoming vehicles in the same
lane. WARNING:
The system is not a
crash warning or avoidance system. WARNING:
Do not use the system
with a snow plow blade installed.
The system adjusts your vehicle speed to
maintain the set gap between you and the
vehicle in front of you in the same lane.
You can select four gap settings.
The system uses a radar sensor that
projects a beam directly in front of your
vehicle. The adaptive cruise controls are on the
steering wheel.
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control
On
Press and release the button.
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Fuel Consumption..........................................41
Advertised Capacity............................................. 41
Fuel Economy........................................................ 42
Fuel Filter.........................................................126
Fuel Quality......................................................38 Choosing the Right Fuel.................................... 38
Fuses..................................................................101
Fuse Specification Chart............................101 Engine Compartment Fuse Box..................... 101
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box............106
G
Gauges.................................................................21 2.3 Inch Display....................................................... 21
8 Inch Display......................................................... 22
Configurable Gauge............................................. 23
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............23
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge................................ 23
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 23
Voltmeter................................................................. 23
Gearbox See: Transmission................................................ 47
General Maintenance Information........166 Multi-point Inspection...................................... 168
Owner Checks and Services........................... 167
Protecting Your Investment........................... 166
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 166
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership? ...................................................... 166
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada...........................................................98
Getting the Services You Need.................95 Away From Home................................................ 95
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................... 52
Hazard Flashers...............................................91
Hill Start Assist
................................................52
Switching the System On and Off.................53
Using Hill Start Assist......................................... 53
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
...............................................................51
Horn......................................................................17 I
Ignition Switch.................................................34
In California (U.S. Only)...............................96
Information Display Control........................17
Information Displays
.....................................27
General Information............................................ 27
Information Messages
.................................30
Battery and Charging System......................... 30
Engine........................................................................\
31
Fuel........................................................................\
..... 31
Maintenance........................................................... 31
Power Steering...................................................... 32
Transmission.......................................................... 32
Instrument Cluster..........................................21
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................20
Introduction........................................................5
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle............................91 Connecting the Jumper Cables....................... 92
Jump Starting........................................................ 93
Preparing Your Vehicle........................................ 91
Removing the Jumper Cables......................... 93
L
Lane Keeping System..................................66 Switching the System On and Off.................67
System Display...................................................... 67
System Settings.................................................... 67
Troubleshooting................................................... 68
Lighting Control...............................................19 Flashing the Headlamp High Beam...............19
Headlamp High Beam......................................... 19
Lighting...............................................................19
Load Carrying
...................................................75
Load Limit..........................................................75
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................... 79
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................... 75
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 147
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Warning Lamps and Indicators.................24
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator.................. 24
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp.................................................................... 24
Autolamps Indicator........................................... 24
Battery...................................................................... 24
Brake System Warning Lamp.......................... 24
Cruise Control Indicator..................................... 25
Direction Indicator................................................ 25
Electronic Throttle Control............................... 25
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp.................................................................... 25
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp...................... 25
Headlamp High Beam Indicator..................... 25
Hydromax................................................................ 25
Lane Departure Warning Indicator................25
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp........................ 25
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp.............................. 25
Parking Lamps....................................................... 25
Service Engine Soon........................................... 26
Stability Control Indicator................................. 26
Tow Haul Indicator............................................... 26
Traction Control Indicator................................. 26
Traction Control System Off............................ 26
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior................................ 127
See: Wipers and Washers.................................. 18
What Is Cruise Control..................................57
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 147
Wheels and Tires...........................................131 Technical Specifications................................... 151
Windshield Washers......................................18
Windshield Wipers.........................................18
Wipers and Washers......................................18
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