2006 Ford F 250 Owners Manual

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need .........................................234 Ordering additional owner’s literature .................................240 Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program ...................................238 Daytime running lamps (see Lamps) ................................40 306 2006 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Exhaust fumes ..........................171 Fail safe cooling ........................265 Fluid capacities .........................287 Foglamps .....................................40 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......184 description ..............................189 driving off road .......................191 electronic shift ................185, 189 indicator light .........................186 lever operated shift ................186 manual locking hubs ..............185 preparing to drive your vehicle .....................................175 Fuel ............................................266 calculating fuel economy ............................72, 271 cap ...........................................269 capacity ...................................287 choosing the right fuel ...........270 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates .................274 detergent in fuel .....................271 filling your vehicle with fuel ...........................266, 269, 271 filter, specifications ........266, 286 fuel pump shut-off switch .....204 improving fuel economy ........271 octane rating ...................270, 293 quality ......................................270 running out of fuel .................271 safety information relating to automotive fuels .....................266 Fuel pump shut-off switch .......204 Fuses ..................................205–206 Index Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) .................271 Gauges .........................................15 transmission fluid temperature gauge ...................20 Hazard flashers .........................204 Head restraints ...........................90 Headlamps ...................................39 aiming ..................................41, 43 autolamp system .......................39 daytime running lights .............40 flash to pass ..............................41 high beam .................................41 replacing bulbs ...................47–50 turning on and off ....................39 Heating heating and air conditioning system ...........................33–34, 36 Hood ..........................................250 Ignition ...............................167, 293 Infant seats (see Safety seats) .....................121 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ........................................276 Instrument panel cleaning ...................................244 cluster ........................................12 lighting up panel and interior .......................................41 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............269 Jump-starting your vehicle ......226 307 2006 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Mirrors .........................................55 automatic dimming rearview mirror ........................................58 fold away ...................................60 heated ........................................59 side view mirrors (power) .......58 .........................................59 signal Moon roof ....................................66 Motorcraft parts ................266, 286 Octane rating ............................270 Oil (see Engine oil) ..................254 Overdrive .....................................55 Parking brake ............................173 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....286 Pedals (see Power adjustable foot pedals) .................................61 Power adjustable foot pedals .....61 Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...............................211 Power door locks ........................80 Power mirrors .............................58 Power point .................................56 Power steering ..........................174 fluid, checking and adding ....277 fluid, refill capacity ................287 fluid, specifications .................290 Power Windows ...........................57 Preparing to drive your vehicle ........................................175 Radio ..........................20, 22, 25, 28 Index Keyless entry system .................86 Keys positions of the ignition .........167 Lamps autolamp system .......................39 daytime running light ...............40 fog lamps ...................................40 headlamps .................................39 headlamps, flash to pass ..........41 instrument panel, dimming .....41 interior lamps ...........................45 replacing bulbs ...................45–53 Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) ........................44 Lights, warning and indicator ....12 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........173 speed control ............................63 Load limits .................................148 Loading instructions .................155 Locks childproof ..................................81 Lubricant specifications ...........290 Lug nuts ....................................225 Lumbar support, seats ...............95 Manual transmission .................180 fluid capacities ........................287 reverse .....................................181 Message center .....................68–70 english/metric button ...............74 system check button ................73 warning messages .....................75 308 2006 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Index utility-type vehicles ....................8 Specification chart, lubricants ...................................290 Speed control ..............................61 Starting your vehicle .......167–168, 171 jump starting ..........................226 Steering wheel controls ......................................66 tilting .........................................54 Tailgate ..................................78–79 Tilt steering wheel ......................54 Tires ...................................131–132 alignment ................................140 care ..........................................137 changing ..................................218 checking the pressure ............136 inspecting and inflating .........133 label .........................................147 replacing ..................................139 rotating ....................................141 safety practices .......................139 sidewall information ...............142 snow tires and chains ............148 spare tire .........................214, 216 terminology .............................132 tire grades ...............................132 treadwear ........................131, 138 Towing .......................................155 Trailer Brake Controller-Integrated ..............159 trailer towing ..........................155 wrecker ....................................232 Traction-lok rear axle ...............175 Trailer Brake Controller-Integrated ................159 309 Relays ........................................205 Remote entry system .................82 illuminated entry ......................86 locking/unlocking doors ...........80 Reverse sensing system ...........182 Roadside assistance ..................202 Safety Belt Maintenance ..........108 Safety belts (see Safety restraints) .......97–101 Safety defects, reporting ..........240 Safety restraints ..................97–101 belt minder .............................104 extension assembly ................107 for adults ...........................98–101 for children .....................117–118 lap belt ....................................102 safety belt maintenance .........108 warning light and chime ...............................103–104 Safety seats for children ..........121 Safety Compliance Certification Label ....................300 Seat belts (see Safety restraints) ...............97 Seats ............................................90 child safety seats ....................121 cleaning ...................................246 Servicing your vehicle ..............249 Snowplowing .................8, 199–201 Spark plugs, specifications .....................286, 293 Special notice ................................9 ambulance conversions ..............8 diesel-powered vehicles .............8 2006 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ..........................................300 Vehicle loading ..........................148 Ventilating your vehicle ...........171 Warning lights (see Lights) .......12 Washer fluid ..............................253 Water, Driving through .............198 Windows power .........................................57 Windshield washer fluid and wipers ..........................................54 checking and adding fluid .....253 replacing wiper blades ...........254 Wrecker towing .........................232 Index Transfer case fluid checking .........................283 Transmission automatic operation .........55, 176 brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....176 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) .............................279 fluid, checking and adding (manual) .................................282 fluid, refill capacities ..............287 lubricant specifications ..........290 manual operation ....................180 ..................................44 Turn signal Upfitter controls .........................64 Vehicle dimensions ...................293 310 2006 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) 311 312

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2006 Ford F 250 Owners Manual