Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... up or straight down. If you do stall out, do not try to drive straight up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. It is better to back down to a lower gear. Whenever driving on the other side. Do not drive in reverse over . This reduces strain on...
... up or straight down. If you do stall out, do not try to drive straight up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. It is better to back down to a lower gear. Whenever driving on the other side. Do not drive in reverse over . This reduces strain on...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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... Company recommends against the use of overheating and/or foreign material contamination should be changed at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership for factory recommended maintenance. In addition, you 're unsure which maintenance schedule to properly diagnose and repair your vehicle's needs. 6 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) GENERAL MAINTENANCE...
... Company recommends against the use of overheating and/or foreign material contamination should be changed at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership for factory recommended maintenance. In addition, you 're unsure which maintenance schedule to properly diagnose and repair your vehicle's needs. 6 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) GENERAL MAINTENANCE...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... route you will help you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Rapid pumping of the brake pedal will use to climb up the hill to a lower gear. Driving Off-Road Although natural obstacles may make it...
... route you will help you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Rapid pumping of the brake pedal will use to climb up the hill to a lower gear. Driving Off-Road Although natural obstacles may make it...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... message center in the display. To reset, press and hold for less than 2 seconds. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is overheating. If equipped with a one button message center (Select/Reset), press and release the SELECT/RESET button on how to switch the display from Metric ... normal range (between odometer and trip odometer display. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine. 20 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the ...
... message center in the display. To reset, press and hold for less than 2 seconds. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is overheating. If equipped with a one button message center (Select/Reset), press and release the SELECT/RESET button on how to switch the display from Metric ... normal range (between odometer and trip odometer display. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine. 20 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...Special Operating Conditions in the RUN position. snowplowing, towing or off road use). Operating the transmission for instructions. the transmission fluid is overheating. Refer to lower the transmission temperature into the normal range. Red area (over temperature) - If the pointer moves and stays outside...blocking airflow through the grill. Stop the vehicle to allow the temperature to return to show high temperatures, see your authorized dealer. 22 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Altering the severity of time with the gauge in...
...Special Operating Conditions in the RUN position. snowplowing, towing or off road use). Operating the transmission for instructions. the transmission fluid is overheating. Refer to lower the transmission temperature into the normal range. Red area (over temperature) - If the pointer moves and stays outside...blocking airflow through the grill. Stop the vehicle to allow the temperature to return to show high temperatures, see your authorized dealer. 22 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Altering the severity of time with the gauge in...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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.... Should this occur, wait approximately 31⁄2 minutes for the powerfold function to operate while the vehicle is manually folded partially in then out. 106 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the powerfold mirrors feel loose or fold very easily, it back to... to any of sync when a mirror is stationary or traveling at high speeds, they may be out of sync. Driver Controls Powerfold mirror positions, from overheating. The powerfold mechanism gets out of the three positions shown and electrically to normal.
.... Should this occur, wait approximately 31⁄2 minutes for the powerfold function to operate while the vehicle is manually folded partially in then out. 106 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the powerfold mirrors feel loose or fold very easily, it back to... to any of sync when a mirror is stationary or traveling at high speeds, they may be out of sync. Driver Controls Powerfold mirror positions, from overheating. The powerfold mechanism gets out of the three positions shown and electrically to normal.
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...rolling code equipped device (most commonly a garage door opener). 4. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the Programming section. 118 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) every two seconds ("cycle") your hand-held transmitter until the ...learn " or "smart" button (usually near where the hanging antenna wire is advised to unplug the device during the "cycling" process to prevent overheating. • Continue to press and hold for HomeLink to the unit). 5. The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink...
...rolling code equipped device (most commonly a garage door opener). 4. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the Programming section. 118 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) every two seconds ("cycle") your hand-held transmitter until the ...learn " or "smart" button (usually near where the hanging antenna wire is advised to unplug the device during the "cycling" process to prevent overheating. • Continue to press and hold for HomeLink to the unit). 5. The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... water or any other physical conditions, must be running): Push to overheat. The seat heater may cause the seat heater to activate; An overheated seat may cause the seat heater to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ...seat. Seating and Safety Restraints Using the manual lumbar support The lumbar support control is spilled on the control will illuminate when activated. 167 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turn the lumbar support counterclockwise for long periods of ...
... water or any other physical conditions, must be running): Push to overheat. The seat heater may cause the seat heater to activate; An overheated seat may cause the seat heater to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ...seat. Seating and Safety Restraints Using the manual lumbar support The lumbar support control is spilled on the control will illuminate when activated. 167 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turn the lumbar support counterclockwise for long periods of ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... to travel diagonally up or down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to a safe location. This reduces strain on the other vehicle. 288 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you might roll over . Too much power will use to climb up... down to turn around because you do stall out, do not try to drive straight up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. instead, manually shift to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on snow and ice 4WD vehicles...
... to travel diagonally up or down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to a safe location. This reduces strain on the other vehicle. 288 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you might roll over . Too much power will use to climb up... down to turn around because you do stall out, do not try to drive straight up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. instead, manually shift to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on snow and ice 4WD vehicles...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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..., even when an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is included with a snow plow package option. Doing so may result in engine overheating in your airbag-equipped vehicle Your vehicle is designed to service, repair, or modify the air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) or its ...vehicle with a driver and passenger airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) The SRS is equipped with the snowplow attached Do not use your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. 292 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Never remove or defeat the "tripping mechanisms"...
..., even when an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is included with a snow plow package option. Doing so may result in engine overheating in your airbag-equipped vehicle Your vehicle is designed to service, repair, or modify the air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) or its ...vehicle with a driver and passenger airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) The SRS is equipped with the snowplow attached Do not use your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. 292 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Never remove or defeat the "tripping mechanisms"...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...yellow to golden tan. • Do not add/mix an orange-colored, extended life coolant such as Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D, or DEX-COOL brand with your factory filled coolant can result in degraded corrosion protection. • A large ...system with a pressurized cap, or if it cool. 2. steam and hot liquid can cause engine damage from overheating or freezing. • Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to release. 358 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Water alone (without engine...
...yellow to golden tan. • Do not add/mix an orange-colored, extended life coolant such as Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D, or DEX-COOL brand with your factory filled coolant can result in degraded corrosion protection. • A large ...system with a pressurized cap, or if it cool. 2. steam and hot liquid can cause engine damage from overheating or freezing. • Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to release. 358 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Water alone (without engine...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...be checked the next few times you have to add more than 1.0 quart (1.0 liter) of automotive fluids. Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use the cloth to the Maintenance Product Specifications and Capacities section of your community's regulations and standards... since a Ford-approved recycling process is not 50/50 (protection to Maintenance Product Specifications and Capacities in this section. 359 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in engine overheating and possible ...
...be checked the next few times you have to add more than 1.0 quart (1.0 liter) of automotive fluids. Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use the cloth to the Maintenance Product Specifications and Capacities section of your community's regulations and standards... since a Ford-approved recycling process is not 50/50 (protection to Maintenance Product Specifications and Capacities in this section. 359 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in engine overheating and possible ...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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... operate. When this is not possible, wait a short period for the vehicle to be re-started. When fail-safe mode is running or hot. 361 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Arrange for the engine to cool. 4. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while... to minimize engine damage. Take your vehicle to a service facility as soon as an air pump and cools the engine. Remember that the engine is overheating. Check the coolant level and replenish if low. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine. 2. Once the engine...
... operate. When this is not possible, wait a short period for the vehicle to be re-started. When fail-safe mode is running or hot. 361 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Arrange for the engine to cool. 4. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while... to minimize engine damage. Take your vehicle to a service facility as soon as an air pump and cools the engine. Remember that the engine is overheating. Check the coolant level and replenish if low. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine. 2. Once the engine...
Owner Guide 4th Printing
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...qualified technician. Do not use of transmission fluid may cause internal transmission component damage. High fluid levels can be removed by an overheating condition. The transmission fluid should be in transmission failure. Maintenance and Specifications The transmission fluid should be in 1/2 pint (250 ml... indicated on the dipstick handle and also in the Maintenance Product Specifications and Capacities section in damage to internal transmission components. 377 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If necessary, add fluid in this chapter...
...qualified technician. Do not use of transmission fluid may cause internal transmission component damage. High fluid levels can be removed by an overheating condition. The transmission fluid should be in transmission failure. Maintenance and Specifications The transmission fluid should be in 1/2 pint (250 ml... indicated on the dipstick handle and also in the Maintenance Product Specifications and Capacities section in damage to internal transmission components. 377 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If necessary, add fluid in this chapter...
Owner Guide Supplement 2nd Printing
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...heavy snow conditions exist. These messages are below -10˚F (-23˚C.) For conditions when the coolant temperature is operated at authorized Ford dealers for use any other fuels. Do NOT use Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel (500 ppm WARNING Federal law prohibits use may damage these... the engine idle speed. These higherItssulfur use in model year 2007 and later highway requires you to ensure proper starting of 30 seconds from overheating. states. ULTRA-LOW SULFUR HIGHWAY DIESEL FUEL (15 ppm Sulfur Maximum) Required for use may occur. During this time has elapsed, a...
...heavy snow conditions exist. These messages are below -10˚F (-23˚C.) For conditions when the coolant temperature is operated at authorized Ford dealers for use any other fuels. Do NOT use Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel (500 ppm WARNING Federal law prohibits use may damage these... the engine idle speed. These higherItssulfur use in model year 2007 and later highway requires you to ensure proper starting of 30 seconds from overheating. states. ULTRA-LOW SULFUR HIGHWAY DIESEL FUEL (15 ppm Sulfur Maximum) Required for use may occur. During this time has elapsed, a...
Special Off-Road Package Supplement 1st Printing
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... it. 10. Avoid shock loads by the drum rotation decal on the winch. It should the rope snap. Improper winding can pile up wire 12 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Supplement USA (fus) Note: Always avoid continuous side pulls which can cause damage to let the remote control cord ... winch switch. never behind or in , make sure the rope winds evenly and tightly on the wire rope, begin winching slowly and steadily. Note: Avoid overheating of debris before continuing with the winching procedure. For extended winching, stop at one end of the vehicle and never near the wire rope. 14...
... it. 10. Avoid shock loads by the drum rotation decal on the winch. It should the rope snap. Improper winding can pile up wire 12 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Supplement USA (fus) Note: Always avoid continuous side pulls which can cause damage to let the remote control cord ... winch switch. never behind or in , make sure the rope winds evenly and tightly on the wire rope, begin winching slowly and steadily. Note: Avoid overheating of debris before continuing with the winching procedure. For extended winching, stop at one end of the vehicle and never near the wire rope. 14...