User manual FORD F150-2004

[. . . ] Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 10 10 15 Entertainment Systems AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM stereo stereo with CD stereo cassette with CD stereo with in-dash six CD 18 18 20 23 26 Climate Controls Heater only Manual heating and air conditioning Electronic automatic temperature control Rear window defroster 32 32 33 35 40 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 41 41 45 46 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Message center Tailgate 52 52 53 58 59 61 70 80 1 Table of Contents Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 83 83 83 85 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 97 97 102 119 132 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 147 147 152 154 174 177 185 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 189 189 190 191 191 199 205 211 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U. S. only) 212 220 Cleaning 221 2 Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Air filter(s) Tire Information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 227 229 231 234 242 257 260 272 273 277 Accessories Index 287 290 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. [. . . ] BRAKE Driving Parking brake To set the parking brake (1), press the parking brake pedal down until the pedal stops. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). The BRAKE warning lamp will illuminate and will remain illuminated until the parking brake is released. !BRAKE The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle. However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stop your vehicle in an emergency. Since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the vehicle's stopping distance will increase greatly and the handling of your vehicle will be adversely affected. STEERING To prevent damage to the power steering system: · Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it stops) for more than a few seconds when the engine is running. · Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level (below the MIN mark on the reservoir). If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort. If the steering wanders or pulls, check for: · an improperly inflated tire · uneven tire wear · loose or worn suspension components · loose or worn steering components · improper steering alignment A high crown in the road or high crosswinds may also make the steering seem to wander/pull. 153 Driving TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED) This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly when one wheel is on a poor traction surface. Under normal conditions, the Traction-Lok axle functions like a standard rear axle. The axle may exhibit a slight noise or vibration in tight turns with low vehicle speed. PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a safety belt. Your vehicle has larger tires and increased ground clearance, giving the vehicle a higher center of gravity than a passenger car. Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of gravity, may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance, should be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. [. . . ] 278 2 Maintenance and Specifications Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as MERCON and MERCON V. These dual usage fluids are not to be used in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCON type fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that require the MERCON V type fluid. Use of a transmission fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCON and MERCON V) in an automatic transmission application requiring MERCON may cause transmission damage. [. . . ]