User manual FORD F150-2004

[. . . ] Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 10 10 15 Entertainment Systems AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM stereo stereo with CD stereo cassette with CD stereo with in-dash six CD 18 18 20 23 26 Climate Controls Heater only Manual heating and air conditioning Electronic automatic temperature control Rear window defroster 32 32 33 35 40 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 41 41 45 46 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Message center Tailgate 52 52 53 58 59 61 70 80 1 Table of Contents Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 83 83 83 85 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 97 97 102 119 132 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 147 147 152 154 174 177 185 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 189 189 190 191 191 199 205 211 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U. S. only) 212 220 Cleaning 221 2 Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Air filter(s) Tire Information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 227 229 231 234 242 257 260 272 273 277 Accessories Index 287 290 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. [. . . ] 147 Driving Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas. Always open the garage door before you start the engine. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for more instructions. If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. Important safety precautions A computer system controls the engine's idle revolutions per minute (RPM). When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs higher than normal in order to warm the engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have the vehicle checked. Do not allow the vehicle to idle for more than 10 minutes at the higher engine RPM. Make sure all vehicle occupants have buckled their safety belts. For more information on safety belts and their proper usage, refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park). 148 Driving 4. Make sure the parking brake is set. BRAKE 5. Turn the key to 3 (ON) without turning the key to 4 (START). 3 2 4 1 149 Driving Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. · If the driver's safety belt is fastened, the light may not illuminate. 150 Driving Starting the engine 1. Turn the key to 3 (ON) without turning the key to 4 (START). If there is difficulty in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel until the key turns freely. Turn the key to 4 (START), then release the key as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. 3 2 4 1 Note: If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait 10 seconds and try again. If the engine still fails to start, press the accelerator to the floor and try again; this will allow the engine to crank with the fuel shut off in case the engine is flooded with fuel. [. . . ] The Certification label is located on the front door latch pillar on the driver's side. Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number is attached to a metal tag and is located on the driver side instrument panel. (Please note that in the graphic XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number. ) XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 1. Brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 3. Model year 284 Maintenance and Specifications 7. [. . . ]