Ford F150 2003 Owners Manual

							Temperature conversion:Press the MAX A/C and DEFat the
same time (for one second) to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
The English/Metric (E/M) control on the trip computer and message
center (if equipped) will not change temperature display.
1.OFF:Press to turn the system
OFF.
2.AUTOMATIC:Press to engage
automatic mode. The system will
determine fan speed, airflow
location, and outside or recirculated air depending on the selected
temperature. Fan speed will remain automatic unless the thumbwheel is
turned.
Rear defrost
(if equipped): Removes ice and fog from the rear
window.
3.Fan speed:Turn to manually
increase or decrease fan speed.
4.Defrost:
Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster
vents.
5.Floor/defrost:Distributes outside air through the windshield
defroster and floor vents.
6.Floor:Distributes outside air through the floor vents.
7.Panel/floor:Distributes outside air through the instrument panel and
floor vents.
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							8.Vent:Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents and
the floor vents.
9.Max A/C:Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel
vents to cool the vehicle.
10.Manual override controls:
Press any of these controls to leave
automatic mode and to manually
determine where airflow is directed. To return to full automatic control,
press AUTO.
11.Outside Temp:Press to display
the outside temperature. Will remain
in the display until pressed again.
The temperature will be most accurate when the vehicle is in motion.
AUTO:Press to engage automatic mode. The system will determine fan
speed, airflow location, and outside or recirculated air depending on the
selected temperature. Fan speed will remain automatic unless the
thumbwheel is turned.
12.Temperature controls:Press
to increase or decrease the desired
temperature. In automatic mode, the
system will determine the fan speed,
airflow location, outside or recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle to
the selected temperature.
13.EXT:Press to display the outside temperature. This temperature will
remain in the display until pressed again. The temperature will be most
accurate when the vehicle is in motion.
OPERATING TIPS
•To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place
the air flow selector in the
position.
•To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the
air flow selector in the OFF or MAX A/C position.
•Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the air flow selector in
MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle
to “breathe” using the outside air inlet vents.
•Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
•Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
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							To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
1. Select
2. Select A/C
3. Modulate the temperature control to maintain comfort.
4. Set the fan speed to HI
5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows
To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (IF EQUIPPED)
R
The rear defroster control is located on the climate control panel and
works to defrost your rear windshield from fog and ice. If equipped, it
also operates the heated mirror to remove snow and ice from the side
mirrors.
Ensure that the ignition is ON position. Press to turn the defroster
ON/OFF. The indicator light will illuminate when ON.
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							HEADLAMP CONTROL
Turns the lamps off.
Turns on the parking lamps,
instrument panel lamps, license
plate lamps and tail lamps.
Turns the headlamps on.
Autolamp control (if equipped)
The autolamp system sets the
headlamps to turn on and off
automatically. It also keeps the
lights on for approximately 20
seconds after the ignition switch is
turned to the OFF position.
•To turn autolamps on, rotate the
control counterclockwise.
•To turn autolamps off, rotate the
control clockwise to the OFF
position.
•Foglamps are not controlled by the autolamps. In order to turn on the
foglamps, you must turn the lamp switch to the
position and
pull toward you for foglamps.
Foglamp control (if equipped)
The foglamps can be turned on only
when the headlamp control is in
the
position and the high
beams are not turned on.
Pull headlamp control towards you
to turn foglamps on. The foglamp
indicator light
will illuminate.
A
A
A
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							Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.
To activate:
•the ignition must be in the ON position and
•the headlamp control is in the OFF, parking lamp or autolamp
position.
Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during
inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system
does not activate with your tail lamps and generally may not provide
adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
High beams
Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate. Pull
the lever towards you to deactivate.
Flash to pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
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							PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
switches in the vehicle during
headlamp and parklamp operation.
Move the control to the full upright
position, past detent, to turn on the
interior lamps.
Move the control to the full down
position, past detent, to turn off the
interior lamps.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by a qualified service technician.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
•Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
•Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
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							INTERIOR LAMPS
Map lamps
To turn on the map lamps, press the
control next to each lamp.
If equipped with a moon roof, press
the control next to the map lamp to
illuminate the lamp.
Rear dome lamp (if equipped)
The dome lamp lights when the
control is in the DOOR (left)
position, any door is open, the
instrument panel switch is pushed
past the detent and when any of the
remote entry controls are pressed
while the ignition is off.
The rear dome lamp can be turned
ON (center) or OFF (right) by sliding the control.
AUTO
ROOF
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							Courtesy/reading lamps
The dome lamp lights when the
control is in the DOOR (left)
position, any door is open, the
instrument panel switch is pushed
past the detent and when any of the
remote entry controls are pressed
while the ignition is off.
The reading lamps can be turned on
by pressing the rocker controls next
to each lamp.
Rear door lamps (if equipped)
The dome lamp lights when the
control is in the DOOR (left)
position, any door is open, the
instrument panel switch is pushed
past the detent and when any of the
remote entry controls are pressed
while the ignition is off.
The rear door lamps can be turned
on by pressing the rocker controls
next to each lamp.
BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an
“E” for Europe to assure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern
and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly
or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn
time.
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							Function Number of
bulbsTrade number
Headlamps 2 9007
Front park/turn lamps 2 3157K
Foglamps 2 9145
1
Backup lamp 2 3156K
Rear stop/turn/sidemarker/tail
lamp2 3457K
High-mount brakelamp 1 912
Cargo lamp 2 912
License plate lamp 2 168
Signal mirror lamp (if equipped) 2 906/921
Running board lamp (if equipped) 4 168
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer
1Harley Davidson package uses bulb number H1 12V
Replacing headlamp bulbs
1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position and open
the hood.
2. At the back of the headlamp, pull
clips rearward and up (about
34
inch) to release the headlamp
assembly.
3. Slide headlamp assembly forward
and disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb by pulling
rearward.
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							4. Remove bulb retainer ring by
turning it counterclockwise, then
slide the ring off the plastic base.
5. Carefully pull bulb assembly out
of headlamp assembly and replace.
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of
children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the headlamps are operated.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the OFF position and open the
hood.
2. Remove screw from the lamp
assembly and disengage lamp
assembly by pulling straight forward,
to disengage two hidden snap-in
retainers.
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