User manual FORD F250-2002

[. . . ] Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 3 10 10 13 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo cassette with CD AM/FM stereo with CD CD changer 17 17 26 28 Climate Controls Heater only Manual heating and air conditioning 33 33 34 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 36 36 38 39 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Power windows Mirrors Speed control Message center 45 45 48 49 50 53 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 58 58 58 60 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 65 65 70 82 90 1 Table of Contents Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Trailer towing 101 101 105 109 130 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 158 158 160 165 174 179 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U. S. only) 181 189 Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 190 196 198 199 202 210 227 234 234 237 Accessories Index 251 255 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. [. . . ] When driving through water, determine the depth; avoid water higher than the bottom of the hubs (if possible) and proceed slowly. Drying can be improved by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you are driving in mud. As when you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your wheels. If the vehicle does slide, steer in the direction of the slide until you regain control of the vehicle. If the transmission, transfer case or front axle are submerged in water, their fluids should be checked and changed, if necessary. Refer to Transmission temperature gauge in the Instrument cluster chapter for transmission fluid temperature information. If the front or rear axle is submerged in water, the axle lubricant should be replaced. 123 Driving After driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires. Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage drive components. "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of land-use regulations and responsibilities in our nations wilderness areas. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by "treading lightly. " Driving on hilly or sloping terrain Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up or down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to drive straight up or straight down. A danger lies in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over. Whenever driving on a hill, determine beforehand the route you will use. Do not drive over the crest of a hill without seeing what conditions are on the other side. When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in a lower gear rather than downshifting to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. If you do stall out, do not try to turn around because you might roll over. Too much power will cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in loss of vehicle control. 124 Driving Descend a hill in the same gear you would use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Do not descend in neutral; instead, disengage overdrive or manually shift to a lower gear. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you could lose control. When you brake hard, the front wheels can't turn and if they aren't turning, you won't be able to steer. Rapid pumping of the brake pedal will help you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. [. . . ] Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the correct type. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine the correct service interval. 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. [. . . ]