User manual FORD F550-2004

[. . . ] Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 12 12 16 Entertainment Systems AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM stereo stereo stereo stereo stereo cassette with CD cassette with CD with in-dash six CD 20 20 22 25 28 32 Climate Controls Heater only Manual heating and air conditioning 38 38 39 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 41 41 44 45 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Moon roof Power windows Mirrors Speed control Message center 52 52 53 55 57 59 61 70 1 Table of Contents Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 75 75 75 77 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 85 85 92 105 114 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 125 125 130 133 161 164 188 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 192 192 193 193 194 200 212 217 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U. S. only) 219 228 2 Table of Contents Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Air filter(s) Tire Information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 229 236 238 239 242 250 267 269 283 284 287 Accessories Index 302 305 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. [. . . ] Use all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel. · In the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements. 153 Driving 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. · If the vehicle goes from one type of surface to another (i. e. , from concrete to gravel) there will be a change in the way the vehicle responds to a maneuver (steering, acceleration or braking). Parking On some 4WD vehicles, when the transfer case is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the driveline. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in gear. 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. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. 4WD Systems 4WD (when you select a 4WD mode), uses all four wheels to power the vehicle. This increases traction, enabling you to drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 154 Driving Power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case. On 4WD vehicles, the transfer case allows you to select 4WD when necessary. Information on transfer case operation and shifting procedures can be found in the Driving chapter. Information on transfer case maintenance can be found in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. You should become thoroughly familiar with this information before you operate your vehicle. Normal characteristics On some 4WD models, the initial shift from two-wheel drive to 4x4 while the vehicle is moving can cause some momentary clunk and ratcheting sounds. This is the front drivetrain coming up to speed and the automatic locking hubs engaging and is not cause for concern. [. . . ] 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 dual usage fluids in an automatic transmission application requiring MERCON SP may cause transmission damage. [. . . ]