User manual FORD F150-2005

[. . . ] 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 Automatic temperature control Rear window defroster 32 32 33 36 41 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 42 42 45 47 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Message center Tailgate 53 53 54 59 61 64 72 82 1 Table of Contents Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 85 85 85 96 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 100 100 105 124 132 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Tire Inflation Changing tires Lug Nut Torque Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 149 151 154 157 163 172 179 187 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation 189 189 194 198 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Jump starting Wrecker towing 222 222 223 223 224 231 236 2 Table of Contents Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U. S. only) 237 245 Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine Coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 246 254 256 259 263 265 271 289 291 292 295 Accessories Index 304 307 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. [. . . ] Check for holes or cuts that may permit air leakage from the tire and make necessary repairs. Also inspect the tire sidewalls for cuts, bruises and other damage. If internal damage to the tire is suspected, have the tire demounted and inspected in case it needs to be repaired or replaced. For your safety, tires that are damaged should not be used because they are more likely to blow out or fail. Tires can be damaged during off-road use, so inspection after off-road use is also recommended. Inflating your tires Use a tire gauge to check the tire inflation pressure, including the spare (if equipped), at least monthly and before long trips. You are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may be inaccurate. Ford Motor Company recommends the use of a digital or dial-type tire pressure gauge rather than a stick-type tire pressure gauge. Use the recommended cold inflation pressure for optimum tire performance and wear. Under-inflation or over-inflation may cause uneven treadwear patterns. 154 Tires, Wheels and Loading Under-inflation is the most common cause of tire failures and may result in severe tire cracking, tread separation or blowout , with unexpected loss of vehicle control and increased risk of injury. Under-inflation increases sidewall flexing and rolling resistance, resulting in heat buildup and internal damage to the tire. It also may result in unnecessary tire stress, irregular wear, loss of vehicle control and accidents. A tire can lose up to half of its air pressure and not appear to be flat!Always inflate your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it is less than the maximum inflation pressure information found on the tire. The Ford recommended tire inflation pressure is found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. Failure to follow the tire pressure recommendations can cause uneven treadwear patterns and adversely affect the way your vehicle handles. Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure is the tire manufactures' maximum permissible pressure and/or the pressure at which the maximum load can be carried by the tire. This pressure is normally higher than the manufacturer's recommended cold inflation pressure which can be found on either the Safety Compliance Certification Label which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the recommended pressure on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. When weather temperature changes occur, tire inflation pressures also change. A 10° F (6° C) temperature drop can cause a corresponding drop of 1 psi (7 kPa) in inflation pressure. [. . . ] The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure by the trailing edge of the driver's door or the edge of the driver's door. 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 302 Maintenance and Specifications The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following information: 1. Brake type and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) 3. Production sequence number Engine number The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification number) is stamped on the engine block and transmission. [. . . ]