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...exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights. In order to have the systems on your vehicle when it was built. Inspect engine air filter. Inspect clutch operation, if equipped. MULTI-POINT INSPECTION Parts Genuine Ford Collision Parts are manufactured to help ensure... and damage. Inspect steering and linkage. They are designed, engineered, and warranted by Ford Motor Company. Inspect windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Scheduled Maintenance 13 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Check shocks and struts and other suspension ...
...exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights. In order to have the systems on your vehicle when it was built. Inspect engine air filter. Inspect clutch operation, if equipped. MULTI-POINT INSPECTION Parts Genuine Ford Collision Parts are manufactured to help ensure... and damage. Inspect steering and linkage. They are designed, engineered, and warranted by Ford Motor Company. Inspect windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Scheduled Maintenance 13 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Check shocks and struts and other suspension ...
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Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning lights and chimes Gauges 4 12 12 20 Entertainment Systems How to get going AM/FM stereo AM/FM stereo with CD AM/FM stereo with in-... 36 44 48 51 80 Climate Controls Heater only Manual heating and air conditioning Automatic temperature control Rear window defroster 81 81 82 85 90 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 91 91 95 97 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Message...
Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning lights and chimes Gauges 4 12 12 20 Entertainment Systems How to get going AM/FM stereo AM/FM stereo with CD AM/FM stereo with in-... 36 44 48 51 80 Climate Controls Heater only Manual heating and air conditioning Automatic temperature control Rear window defroster 81 81 82 85 90 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 91 91 95 97 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Message...
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Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Base instrument cluster Base with Tachometer instrument cluster 12 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Base instrument cluster Base with Tachometer instrument cluster 12 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... on until the engine is occurring which could damage your authorized dealer. 15 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Normally, the ЉService engine soonЉ light will illuminate when you to a vehicle condition that the vehicle is started indicates ...have your vehicle serviced immediately by your catalytic converter. Solid illumination after starting the vehicle, refer to the respective system warning light for I /M) testing. Many lights will stay on after the engine is not ready for additional information. However, if after 15 seconds the Љ...
... on until the engine is occurring which could damage your authorized dealer. 15 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Normally, the ЉService engine soonЉ light will illuminate when you to a vehicle condition that the vehicle is started indicates ...have your vehicle serviced immediately by your catalytic converter. Solid illumination after starting the vehicle, refer to the respective system warning light for I /M) testing. Many lights will stay on after the engine is not ready for additional information. However, if after 15 seconds the Љ...
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... brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury. 16 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving extended distances with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid... when the ignition is functional, it will take you longer to a Љlimp-homeЉ operation. Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warning light is turned to a dealer at this time, seek service immediately from your authorized dealer. A significant decrease in braking performance...
... brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury. 16 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving extended distances with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid... when the ignition is functional, it will take you longer to a Љlimp-homeЉ operation. Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warning light is turned to a dealer at this time, seek service immediately from your authorized dealer. A significant decrease in braking performance...
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... system has been detected. Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is first turned to ON, the light will also sound when a malfunction in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. 17 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When the ignition is in the... to fasten your safety belt. Instrument Cluster Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or ABS continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is open.
... system has been detected. Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is first turned to ON, the light will also sound when a malfunction in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. 17 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When the ignition is in the... to fasten your safety belt. Instrument Cluster Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or ABS continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is open.
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...driver's door is opened . Check fuel cap: Displays when the fuel cap may cause the Service engine soon warning light to Fuel gauge in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in... the ignition) and the driver's door is opened . 19 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to Fuel filler cap in this display on may not be restricted. Instrument Cluster MINI MESSAGE CENTER WARNING DISPLAYS (IF EQUIPPED) Door ajar: Displays when the ignition is ...
...driver's door is opened . Check fuel cap: Displays when the fuel cap may cause the Service engine soon warning light to Fuel gauge in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in... the ignition) and the driver's door is opened . 19 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to Fuel filler cap in this display on may not be restricted. Instrument Cluster MINI MESSAGE CENTER WARNING DISPLAYS (IF EQUIPPED) Door ajar: Displays when the ignition is ...
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...underneath the seatback. Your vehicle's Personal Safety System™ consists of your vehicle's safety devices according to crash severity and occupant 164 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) An unlatched seat may become dangerous in a variety of frontal...; Front crash severity sensor. • Front passenger sensing system • Passenger Airbag Off indicator light. • Restraints Control Module (RCM) with impact and safing sensors. • Restraint system warning light and back-up tone. • The electrical wiring for the airbags, crash sensor(s), safety belt...
...underneath the seatback. Your vehicle's Personal Safety System™ consists of your vehicle's safety devices according to crash severity and occupant 164 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) An unlatched seat may become dangerous in a variety of frontal...; Front crash severity sensor. • Front passenger sensing system • Passenger Airbag Off indicator light. • Restraints Control Module (RCM) with impact and safing sensors. • Restraint system warning light and back-up tone. • The electrical wiring for the airbags, crash sensor(s), safety belt...
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... of force-related injuries to the occupant's chest by one or more of the following. • The warning light will either flash or stay lit. • The warning light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is not required. Refer to Energy management retractors section in this chapter....tone pattern will be properly restrained. 167 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of five beeps will repeat periodically until the problem and warning light are repaired. Seating and Safety Restraints Front ...
... of force-related injuries to the occupant's chest by one or more of the following. • The warning light will either flash or stay lit. • The warning light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is not required. Refer to Energy management retractors section in this chapter....tone pattern will be properly restrained. 167 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of five beeps will repeat periodically until the problem and warning light are repaired. Seating and Safety Restraints Front ...
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... safety belts. 177 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Front safety belt height adjustment (if equipped) Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the driver and right front passenger. Pull down . Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt warning light illuminates in a collision...
... safety belts. 177 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Front safety belt height adjustment (if equipped) Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the driver and right front passenger. Pull down . Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt warning light illuminates in a collision...
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.... If the Belt-Minder warnings have expired (warnings for approximately 5 minutes) for approximately 5 minutes or until the safety belts are buckled. 178 Then...The safety belt warning light illuminates 1-2 minutes and the warning chime sounds 4-8 seconds. Seating and Safety Restraints Conditions of a warning. The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off . 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post...
.... If the Belt-Minder warnings have expired (warnings for approximately 5 minutes) for approximately 5 minutes or until the safety belts are buckled. 178 Then...The safety belt warning light illuminates 1-2 minutes and the warning chime sounds 4-8 seconds. Seating and Safety Restraints Conditions of a warning. The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off . 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post...
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... feature is activated and the vehicle speed is activated - The Belt-Minder feature is suspended - The remaining warning chimes will sound once every second. the safety belt warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for 6 seconds every 30 seconds, repeating for approximately 1 minute while the vehicle is traveling at least 6 mph...; feature is less than 3 mph...Then...The Belt-Minder feature will not activate. This time does not count towards the 5-minute expiration time. 179 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... feature is activated and the vehicle speed is activated - The Belt-Minder feature is suspended - The remaining warning chimes will sound once every second. the safety belt warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for 6 seconds every 30 seconds, repeating for approximately 1 minute while the vehicle is traveling at least 6 mph...; feature is less than 3 mph...Then...The Belt-Minder feature will not activate. This time does not count towards the 5-minute expiration time. 179 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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Seating and Safety Restraints While the design allows you when fully extended. 182 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) DO... times, ending in the unbuckled state. (Step 3 must be completed within 50 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off , buckle then unbuckle the safety belt. • This will flash four times per second for ...three seconds again. Also, use the vehicle. As confirmation, the restraint system warning light will disable the Belt-Minder feature for that can be turned on the label. Turn the ignition...
Seating and Safety Restraints While the design allows you when fully extended. 182 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) DO... times, ending in the unbuckled state. (Step 3 must be completed within 50 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off , buckle then unbuckle the safety belt. • This will flash four times per second for ...three seconds again. Also, use the vehicle. As confirmation, the restraint system warning light will disable the Belt-Minder feature for that can be turned on the label. Turn the ignition...
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... 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tire rotation On vehicles with different front without sensor and rear tire pressures, the training TPMS system must be retrained following every tire rotation. Tires, Wheels and Loading Low Tire Pressure Possible cause Customer Action Required Warning Light Solid Warning Light...'s door or the B-Pillar), the vehicle must be driven for at least two minutes over 20 mph (32 km/h) before the light will turn OFF. Repair the damaged road wheel/tire and reinstall it on how the system functions, refer to restore system functionality. ...
... 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tire rotation On vehicles with different front without sensor and rear tire pressures, the training TPMS system must be retrained following every tire rotation. Tires, Wheels and Loading Low Tire Pressure Possible cause Customer Action Required Warning Light Solid Warning Light...'s door or the B-Pillar), the vehicle must be driven for at least two minutes over 20 mph (32 km/h) before the light will turn OFF. Repair the damaged road wheel/tire and reinstall it on how the system functions, refer to restore system functionality. ...
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...2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the vehicle is stationary over 20 mph (32 km/h) for low tire pressure. TPMS If your garage), the Tire Pressure Monitoring System may not respond immediately to the air added to restore system functionality. If the low tire pressure warning light... is ON, visually check each pneumatic tire. While driving in use and the TPMS warning light still flashes, have filled your tires to turn OFF after you have the system ...
...2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the vehicle is stationary over 20 mph (32 km/h) for low tire pressure. TPMS If your garage), the Tire Pressure Monitoring System may not respond immediately to the air added to restore system functionality. If the low tire pressure warning light... is ON, visually check each pneumatic tire. While driving in use and the TPMS warning light still flashes, have filled your tires to turn OFF after you have the system ...
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... TPMS reset procedure is not performed after tire rotation and air pressure adjustment, the TPMS telltale may illuminate for a false low tire pressure condition. 235 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire rotation using the recommended sequence (front tires at top of diagram... Pressure adjustment without the required TPMS reset procedure Sensor 1: 80 psi Sensor 2: 80 psi Sensor 3: 50 psi Sensor 4: 50 psi In this situation, the TPMS warning light will come on.
... TPMS reset procedure is not performed after tire rotation and air pressure adjustment, the TPMS telltale may illuminate for a false low tire pressure condition. 235 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire rotation using the recommended sequence (front tires at top of diagram... Pressure adjustment without the required TPMS reset procedure Sensor 1: 80 psi Sensor 2: 80 psi Sensor 3: 50 psi Sensor 4: 50 psi In this situation, the TPMS warning light will come on.
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...adjustment followed by sensor resetting will be used, as chains may chip aluminum wheels. However, in rain and snow. In this situation, the TPMS warning light will ensure the system is recommended that the chains do not touch any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines. • Drive cautiously. SNOW ... tires sizes: P265/60R18, P275/65R18, LT275/65R18, P275/55R20, and P275/45R22. If you hear the chains rub or bang against your vehicle. 236 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains: • Use only SAE Class S...
...adjustment followed by sensor resetting will be used, as chains may chip aluminum wheels. However, in rain and snow. In this situation, the TPMS warning light will ensure the system is recommended that the chains do not touch any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines. • Drive cautiously. SNOW ... tires sizes: P265/60R18, P275/65R18, LT275/65R18, P275/55R20, and P275/45R22. If you hear the chains rub or bang against your vehicle. 236 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains: • Use only SAE Class S...
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..., locks the steering wheel, automatic transmission gearshift lever and allows key removal. Release the key as soon as the radio to start a fire. 258 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This system meets all electrical circuits operational. For more information on starting the engine.... not running. 3. When starting a fuel-injected engine, don't press the accelerator before or during starting is controlled by the powertrain control system. Warning lights illuminated. Driving STARTING Positions of fire or other dry ground cover. START, cranks the engine.
..., locks the steering wheel, automatic transmission gearshift lever and allows key removal. Release the key as soon as the radio to start a fire. 258 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This system meets all electrical circuits operational. For more information on starting the engine.... not running. 3. When starting a fuel-injected engine, don't press the accelerator before or during starting is controlled by the powertrain control system. Warning lights illuminated. Driving STARTING Positions of fire or other dry ground cover. START, cranks the engine.
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Driving • Make sure the parking brake is set . Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. See Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights. 260 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turn the key to 3 (ON) without turning the key to the floor 3. BRAKE If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission: • Make sure the parking brake is set . • Push the clutch pedal to 4 (START).
Driving • Make sure the parking brake is set . Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. See Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights. 260 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turn the key to 3 (ON) without turning the key to the floor 3. BRAKE If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission: • Make sure the parking brake is set . • Push the clutch pedal to 4 (START).
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... will not improve system performance and will unnecessarily use . P BRAKE 264 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Make sure system is normal. Depending on the brake system warning light. BRAKES Occasional brake noise is unplugged and properly stowed before driving the vehicle...for information on the type of factory installed equipment, your fall tune-up to use additional electricity. Refer to Brake system warning light in good working order. however, maximum temperature is present, the brake linings may consume anywhere between 400 watts or 1000 ...
... will not improve system performance and will unnecessarily use . P BRAKE 264 2008 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Make sure system is normal. Depending on the brake system warning light. BRAKES Occasional brake noise is unplugged and properly stowed before driving the vehicle...for information on the type of factory installed equipment, your fall tune-up to use additional electricity. Refer to Brake system warning light in good working order. however, maximum temperature is present, the brake linings may consume anywhere between 400 watts or 1000 ...