User manual FORD F150-1999

[. . . ] Contents Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Reporting safety defects Index 152 205 215 216 76 83 131 2 4 17 48 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. Copyright 1997 Ford Motor Company Elemental Chlorine Free 1 Introduction ICONS Indicates a warning. Indicates vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow. [. . . ] If speed control cancels after climbing the hill, reset speed by pressing and holding the SET ACCEL button (to resume speeds over 50 km/h (30 mph). Automatic transmission may shift frequently while driving up steep grades. Eliminate frequent shifting by shifting out of D (Overdrive) into D (Drive). Driving on snow and ice A 4WD vehicle has advantages over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice but can skid like any other vehicle. 107 Driving Avoid sudden applications of power and quick changes of direction on snow and ice. Apply the accelerator slowly and steadily when starting from a full stop. In order to allow the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to operate properly, keep steady pressure on the brake pedal. VEHICLE LOADING Before loading a vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms: · Base Curb Weight: Weight of the vehicle including any standard equipment, fluids, lubricants, etc. · Payload: Combined maximum allowable weight of cargo, passengers and optional equipment. The payload equals the gross vehicle weight rating minus base curb weight. · GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight): Base curb weight plus payload weight. · GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): Maximum total weight of the base vehicle, passengers, optional equipment and cargo. The GVWR is specific to each 108 Driving vehicle and is listed on the Safety Compliance Label on the driver's door pillar. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating): Carrying capacity for each axle system. The GAWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety Compliance Label on the driver's door pillar. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating): Maximum combined weight of towing vehicle (including passengers and cargo) and the trailer. The GCWR indicates the maximum loaded weight that the vehicle is allowed to tow. Maximum Trailer Weight Rating: Maximum weight of a trailer the vehicle is permitted to tow. The maximum trailer weight rating equals the vehicle curb weight for each engine/transmission combination, any required option weight for trailer towing and the weight of the driver from the GCWR for the towing vehicle. Maximum Trailer Weight: maximum weight of a trailer the loaded vehicle (including passengers and cargo) is permitted to tow. It is determined by subtracting the weight of the loaded trailer towing vehicle from the GCWR for the towing vehicle. Trailer Weight Range: Specified weight range that the 109 · · · · · Driving trailer must fall within that ranges from zero to the maximum trailer weight rating. Remember to figure in the tongue load of your loaded trailer when figuring the total weight. Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. [. . . ] If this occurs, the leather should be cleaned immediately to avoid permanent staining. "Tanners Preserve Leather Cleaner" (product number AS-300) is available from "First Brands" by calling 1­800­726­1001. This product may also be available at many local automotive after market stores. 3M "Type T" Clean And Finish Scrubbing Pads (UPC 203 Maintenance and care 04011­01276) are available through your local 3M distributor. [. . . ]