User manual FORD F250-1999

[. . . ] Contents Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Customer assistance Reporting safety defects Index 169 212 223 235 236 107 112 144 2 5 22 82 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. Copyright 1998 Ford Motor Company 1 Introduction ICONS Indicates a safety alert. Read the following section on Warnings. Indicates vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow. [. . . ] Specific design characteristics give them higher centers of gravity than ordinary passenger cars. 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. Doing so could result in difficult disengagement of the transfer case, increased tire wear and decreased fuel economy. Electronic shift on the fly (ESOF) 4x4 system (if equipped) The 4WD system: · provides 4x4 High engagement and disengagement while the vehicle is moving. · is operated by a rotary control located on the instrument panel that allows you select 2WD, 4x4 High or 4x4 Low operation. · uses hub locks that can be engaged and disengaged automatically by using a rotary control located on the instrument panel. 125 Driving · automatic hub locks can be manually overridden by rotating the hub lock control from AUTO to LOCK. Manual 4x4 system (if equipped) The 4WD system is engaged or disengaged by rotating the front wheel hub lock control from FREE to LOCK, then manually engaging the transfer case with a floor-mounted shifter. 4WD system indicator lights The 4WD system indicator lights illuminate only under the following conditions. If these lights illuminate during normal driving, have your vehicle serviced. · 4x4 -illuminates when the ignition is turned on and when 4H (4x4 High) is selected. · LOW RANGE ­illuminates when the ignition is turned on or when 4L (4x4 Low) is selected. 4x4 Using a manual 4WD system (if equipped) 2H (2WD High) ­ Power to rear axle only. 126 Driving Shifting from 2H (2WD high) to 4H (4WD high) Engage the locking hubs by rotating the hub lock control from FREE to LOCK, then move the transfer case lever from 2H (2WD High) to 4H (4WD High). Do not shift into 4H (4WD High) with the rear wheels slipping. 2H 4H N 4L Shifting from 4H (4WD high) to 2H (2WD high) Move the transfer case lever to 2H 2H (2WD High) at a stop or any forward speed up to 88 km/h (55 4H mph). N With the vehicle at complete stop, disengage the locking hubs 4L (optional) by rotating the hub lock control from LOCK to FREE. Place the gearshift lever in N (Neutral) (automatic transmission) or depress the clutch (manual transmission). 127 Driving 4. Move the transfer case shift lever through N (Neutral) directly to 4H (4WD High) or 4L (4WD Low). 2H 4H N 4L Using the N (Neutral) position The transfer case neutral position overrides the transmission and puts the vehicle in neutral regardless of transmission gearshift lever position. Refer to Wrecker towing in the Roadside 4H emergencies chapter. N 4L Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the N (Neutral) position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Using the electronic shift 4WD system (if equipped) Positions of the electronic shift system To prevent damage, the electronic shift 4WD system is designed to allow up to 45 seconds before the shift command is performed. In the event that conflicting shift commands are selected, allow up to 45 seconds for the shift command to be performed prior to reporting any shift concerns to your dealer. 4x4 HIGH (4WD High) ­ Power delivered to front and rear axles for increased traction. 4x4 LOW (4WD Low) ­ Power to front and rear axles at low speeds. 128 Driving Shifting from 2WD (2WD high) to 4x4 HIGH (4WD high) Rotate the 4WD control to the 4x4 HIGH position at speeds up to 88 4X4 4X4 HIGH km/h (55 mph). LOW 2WD · Do not shift into 4x4 HIGH with the rear wheels slipping. Shifting from 4x4 HIGH (4WD high) to 2WD (2WD high) Rotate the 4WD control to 2WD at 4X4 any forward speed. You do not need 4X4 HIGH LOW 2WD to put the gearshift in R (Reverse) to disengage your front hubs. To prevent damage, the electronic shift 4WD system is designed to allow up to 45 seconds before the shift command is performed. [. . . ] Consult your dealer for specific weight information. 233 Customer assistance · 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 a qualified service technician. · Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive use or are not properly installed. In addition, such systems may be damaged or their performance may be affected by operating your vehicle. [. . . ]