User manual FORD F350-2003

[. . . ] Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 12 12 15 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo AM/FM stereo cassette AM/FM stereo cassette with CD AM/FM stereo with CD CD changer 19 19 21 23 27 31 Climate Controls Heater only Manual heating and air conditioning 35 35 36 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 38 38 41 42 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Moon roof Power windows Mirrors Speed control Message center 48 48 49 51 52 53 56 59 1 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Table of Contents Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 65 65 65 67 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 72 72 77 90 99 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Trailer towing 110 110 115 118 146 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 174 174 175 175 176 181 192 197 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U. S. only) 199 207 Cleaning 208 2 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 215 217 218 221 229 246 253 254 257 Accessories Index 270 274 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. [. . . ] Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from concealed objects such as rocks and stumps. You should either know the terrain or examine maps of the area before driving. Map out your route before driving in the area. To maintain steering and braking control of your vehicle, you must have all four wheels on the ground and they must be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Basic operating principles · Do not use 4WD on dry, hard surfaced roads. Doing so will produce excessive noise, increase tire wear and may damage drive components. 4WD modes are only intended for consistently slippery or loose surfaces. · Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering characteristics of your vehicle. · Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement · If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down, but avoid severe brake application, ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your speed. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. · It may be safer to stay on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down gradually before returning to the pavement. You may lose control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. · It often may be less risky to strike small objects, such as highway reflectors, with minor damage to your vehicle rather than attempt a sudden return to the pavement which could cause the vehicle to slide sideways out of control or roll over. Remember, your safety and the safety of others should be your primary concern. 136 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If your vehicle gets stuck If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in a steady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear. Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission may occur. Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes or damage to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may overheat. [. . . ] The Certification label is located on the front door latch pillar on the driver's side. 268 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications 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. Production sequence number Engine number The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification number) is stamped on the engine block, transmission, frame and transfer case (if equipped). 269 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Accessories FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of genuine Ford accessories are available for your vehicle through your local authorized Ford, Lincoln, Mercury or Ford of Canada dealer. [. . . ]