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... parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. 8 Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key.
... parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. 8 Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key.
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing
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Find Your Way Find Your Way Symbol Key Cars and Minivans Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans 4x4 Vehicles Diesel Natural Gas Vehicles (NGV) and Propane Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads Off-road operation Use of E85 50% of the time or greater (flex fuel vehicles only) 3 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)
Find Your Way Find Your Way Symbol Key Cars and Minivans Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans 4x4 Vehicles Diesel Natural Gas Vehicles (NGV) and Propane Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads Off-road operation Use of E85 50% of the time or greater (flex fuel vehicles only) 3 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... 46 48 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control 54 54 55 60 61 63 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 77 77 77 80 1 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... 46 48 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control 54 54 55 60 61 63 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 77 77 77 80 1 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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... warning chime: Sounds when the key is left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on . Instrument Cluster Turn signal: Illuminates when the left in the ignition in ... parking lamps are turned on . GAUGES Standard instrument cluster gauges Optional instrument cluster gauges 16 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the indicators stay on , the ignition is off (and the key is not in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver's door is opened...
... warning chime: Sounds when the key is left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on . Instrument Cluster Turn signal: Illuminates when the left in the ignition in ... parking lamps are turned on . GAUGES Standard instrument cluster gauges Optional instrument cluster gauges 16 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the indicators stay on , the ignition is off (and the key is not in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver's door is opened...
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...to accommodate a variety of the garage control as needed. 4. The temperature display can be displayed in the Climate controls chapter. The ignition key must be turned off and on the overhead console. Place the provided height adaptors onto the back of aftermarket garage door openers: 1. ...The temperature can be in the overhead console unless the vehicle is contained in the ON or ACC position. 56 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Place the transmitter into storage compartment, control down. 3. Press the garage ...
...to accommodate a variety of the garage control as needed. 4. The temperature display can be displayed in the Climate controls chapter. The ignition key must be turned off and on the overhead console. Place the provided height adaptors onto the back of aftermarket garage door openers: 1. ...The temperature can be in the overhead console unless the vehicle is contained in the ON or ACC position. 56 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Place the transmitter into storage compartment, control down. 3. Press the garage ...
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... the mat does not interfere with a tailgate lock designed to prevent theft of the tailgate. • Insert ignition key and turn to the right to engage lock. • Turn ignition key to the left to lock in. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. Driver Controls If the ...DEL button is over the pointed end of the retention post and rotate forward to unlock. 71 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) ...
... the mat does not interfere with a tailgate lock designed to prevent theft of the tailgate. • Insert ignition key and turn to the right to engage lock. • Turn ignition key to the left to lock in. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. Driver Controls If the ...DEL button is over the pointed end of the retention post and rotate forward to unlock. 71 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) ...
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To close the cover: • Close the cover on pickup box. 76 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To open the cover: • Unlock the cover (with the key) and lift the cover up for access to the cover, do not operate the vehicle unless the cover is fully secured. Driver Controls HARD TONNEAU COVER (IF EQUIPPED) The tonneau cover has been designed to maximize fuel economy. • To avoid damage to the pickup box.
To close the cover: • Close the cover on pickup box. 76 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To open the cover: • Unlock the cover (with the key) and lift the cover up for access to the cover, do not operate the vehicle unless the cover is fully secured. Driver Controls HARD TONNEAU COVER (IF EQUIPPED) The tonneau cover has been designed to maximize fuel economy. • To avoid damage to the pickup box.
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... it in this chapter. Press U to unlock all doors and L to SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System for more information. In case of loss, replacement keys are available from your vehicle. POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED) If the door does not unlock when the U is pressed, see Interior power door disable... feature in the Remote entry section in an emergency. L U 77 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to lock all locks on your dealer.
... it in this chapter. Press U to unlock all doors and L to SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System for more information. In case of loss, replacement keys are available from your vehicle. POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED) If the door does not unlock when the U is pressed, see Interior power door disable... feature in the Remote entry section in an emergency. L U 77 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to lock all locks on your dealer.
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Keep vehicle doors and tonneau cover locked and keep keys and remote transmitters out of Industry Canada. Small children are particularly at risk. Children should be taught not to these high temperatures for even a short ... 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of a child's reach. Operation is subject to the following brief exposure to operate the equipment. 79 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) On hot days, the temperature in vehicles. The handle is located on the tonneau cover panel...
Keep vehicle doors and tonneau cover locked and keep keys and remote transmitters out of Industry Canada. Small children are particularly at risk. Children should be taught not to these high temperatures for even a short ... 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of a child's reach. Operation is subject to the following brief exposure to operate the equipment. 79 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) On hot days, the temperature in vehicles. The handle is located on the tonneau cover panel...
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... and locked using the remote entry transmitter, the keyless entry pad, or the power door lock control (while the accompanying door is open). 80 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press and release to lock all the 2. and release again within three seconds... to unlock all the vehicle doors without a key. • activate the personal alarm. Locks and Security Your vehicle is equipped with your power door locks will flash once more. Press doors. ...
... and locked using the remote entry transmitter, the keyless entry pad, or the power door lock control (while the accompanying door is open). 80 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press and release to lock all the 2. and release again within three seconds... to unlock all the vehicle doors without a key. • activate the personal alarm. Locks and Security Your vehicle is equipped with your power door locks will flash once more. Press doors. ...
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... or equivalent. A decrease in order to activate/deactivate this feature. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the remote entry transmitter near the key ring. Power door lock disable feature - Note: The panic alarm will work again after: • a door has become ajar, • the... panic alarm to deactivate. DO NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 81 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) activation/deactivation Please see your remote entry transmitter is approximately 10 meters (33 ...
... or equivalent. A decrease in order to activate/deactivate this feature. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the remote entry transmitter near the key ring. Power door lock disable feature - Note: The panic alarm will work again after: • a door has become ajar, • the... panic alarm to deactivate. DO NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 81 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) activation/deactivation Please see your remote entry transmitter is approximately 10 meters (33 ...
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Turn the key from the 2 (LOCK) position to operate. 83 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Within 20 seconds press any button on the remote entry transmitter. The doors will turn must ...: The eighth turn off the interior lights if: • the ignition switch is turned to confirm that the programming mode has been activated. 6. Put the key in the 4 (ON) position. 5. Repeat Step 6 to unlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm. Cycle, eight times, rapidly (within 10 seconds) between the 3 (OFF...
Turn the key from the 2 (LOCK) position to operate. 83 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Within 20 seconds press any button on the remote entry transmitter. The doors will turn must ...: The eighth turn off the interior lights if: • the ignition switch is turned to confirm that the programming mode has been activated. 6. Put the key in the 4 (ON) position. 5. Repeat Step 6 to unlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm. Cycle, eight times, rapidly (within 10 seconds) between the 3 (OFF...
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...shifted into R reverse or a forward gear and • the brake pedal is released. If the procedure needs to be repeated. Turn the ignition key from ON to ON. 2. Deactivating/activating the autolock feature Before following the procedure, make sure that the ignition is OFF and all vehicle doors ...are closed . Turn the ignition back to confirm the procedure is complete. 84 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The horn will chirp. 6. The horn will chirp once to ON. Autolock (if ...
...shifted into R reverse or a forward gear and • the brake pedal is released. If the procedure needs to be repeated. Turn the ignition key from ON to ON. 2. Deactivating/activating the autolock feature Before following the procedure, make sure that the ignition is OFF and all vehicle doors ...are closed . Turn the ignition back to confirm the procedure is complete. 84 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The horn will chirp. 6. The horn will chirp once to ON. Autolock (if ...
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... the 1 • 2 on the computer module, and is now erased and only the factory set 5-digit code. 2. Erasing personal code 1. this time. 85 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Each number must be operated with the factory set a second personal code it will work . Anti...not set code. 2. Your personal code is available from your personal keycode has been programmed to : • lock or unlock the doors without using a key. • activate or deactivate the autolock feature. Enter the factory set a code that your authorized dealer.
... the 1 • 2 on the computer module, and is now erased and only the factory set 5-digit code. 2. Erasing personal code 1. this time. 85 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Each number must be operated with the factory set a second personal code it will work . Anti...not set code. 2. Your personal code is available from your personal keycode has been programmed to : • lock or unlock the doors without using a key. • activate or deactivate the autolock feature. Enter the factory set a code that your authorized dealer.
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... the keypad. To unlock all doors, press the 7 • 8 and the 9 • 0 at the same time. You do not need to 86 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Close all vehicle doors are closed. 1. Each number must be purchased from being started unless a... coded key programmed to your spare keys to enter the keypad code first. Note: The interior lamps will illuminate after : • one long chirp) if autolock was deactivated ...
... the keypad. To unlock all doors, press the 7 • 8 and the 9 • 0 at the same time. You do not need to 86 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Close all vehicle doors are closed. 1. Each number must be purchased from being started unless a... coded key programmed to your spare keys to enter the keypad code first. Note: The interior lamps will illuminate after : • one long chirp) if autolock was deactivated ...
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... the indicator will glow for instructions on how to the 4 (ON) position with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of security protection. Locks and Security your vehicle or you can program the keys yourself. Note: The SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is armed. 4 3 5... 2 1 Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to program the coded key. These objects will flash every two seconds when the vehicle is not compatible with a coded key disarms the vehicle. 87 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to Programming ...
... the indicator will glow for instructions on how to the 4 (ON) position with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of security protection. Locks and Security your vehicle or you can program the keys yourself. Note: The SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is armed. 4 3 5... 2 1 Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to program the coded key. These objects will flash every two seconds when the vehicle is not compatible with a coded key disarms the vehicle. 87 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to Programming ...
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...the entire procedure before you will need to be programmed. Keep the ignition in a safe place to the 4 (ON) position. Replacing coded keys can be very costly. Locks and Security • The THEFT indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then go out. • If ...than 10 seconds. 88 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Programming spare keys You can program your own coded keys to your vehicle towed to your vehicle. • Only use Securilock keys. • You must have two previously programmed coded keys (keys that already operate your ...
...the entire procedure before you will need to be programmed. Keep the ignition in a safe place to the 4 (ON) position. Replacing coded keys can be very costly. Locks and Security • The THEFT indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then go out. • If ...than 10 seconds. 88 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Programming spare keys You can program your own coded keys to your vehicle towed to your vehicle. • Only use Securilock keys. • You must have two previously programmed coded keys (keys that already operate your ...
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..., but not more than 10 seconds. 7. Locks and Security 3. To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), repeat this procedure from the 3 (OFF) position to have the new key(s) programmed. Keep the ignition in the 4 (ON) position for each additional key. 89 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Remove the previously programmed...
..., but not more than 10 seconds. 7. Locks and Security 3. To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), repeat this procedure from the 3 (OFF) position to have the new key(s) programmed. Keep the ignition in the 4 (ON) position for each additional key. 89 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Remove the previously programmed...
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...PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF OFF ON If the OFF light fails to avoid inadvertent activation of the switch, always remove the ignition key from the passenger air bag ON/OFF switch. 116 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When the ignition is turned to OFF position and hold... when the passenger airbag ON/OFF switch is in ON, have the passenger airbag ON/OFF switch serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. Insert the ignition key, turn the switch to the ON position the OFF light illuminates briefly, momentarily shuts off 1. This indicates that the...
...PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF OFF ON If the OFF light fails to avoid inadvertent activation of the switch, always remove the ignition key from the passenger air bag ON/OFF switch. 116 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When the ignition is turned to OFF position and hold... when the passenger airbag ON/OFF switch is in ON, have the passenger airbag ON/OFF switch serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. Insert the ignition key, turn the switch to the ON position the OFF light illuminates briefly, momentarily shuts off 1. This indicates that the...
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Insert the ignition key and turn the switch to ON. This indicates that the passenger air bag is turned to...passenger air bag ON/OFF switch is ON, have been specifically designed to work with the air bags in a collision. 117 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If you turn OFF your air bag, you not only... lose the protection of the air bag, you also may reduce the effectiveness of your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. The safety belts for the driver and right front passenger seating positions have the passenger ...
Insert the ignition key and turn the switch to ON. This indicates that the passenger air bag is turned to...passenger air bag ON/OFF switch is ON, have been specifically designed to work with the air bags in a collision. 117 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If you turn OFF your air bag, you not only... lose the protection of the air bag, you also may reduce the effectiveness of your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. The safety belts for the driver and right front passenger seating positions have the passenger ...