F-250 Light Duty (1999 year). Manual — part 18

HAZARD FLASHER

For information on the hazard flasher control, refer to Hazard flasher in
the Roadside emergencies chapter.

WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS

Rotate the windshield wiper control
to the desired interval, low or high
speed position.

The bars of varying length are for
intermittent wipers. When in this
position rotate the control upward
for fast intervals and downward for
slow intervals.

Push the control on the end of the
stalk to activate washer. Push and
hold for a longer wash cycle. The
washer will automatically shut off
after ten seconds of continuous use.

HIGH BEAMS

Push forward to activate.

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FLASH TO PASS

Pull toward you to activate and
release to deactivate.

OVERDRIVE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

Activating overdrive

(Overdrive) is the normal drive position for the best fuel economy.

The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts to second, third and
fourth gear.

Deactivating overdrive

Press the Transmission Control
Switch (TCS) located on the end of
the gearshift lever. The
Transmission Control Indicator Light
(TCIL) (the word OFF) will
illuminate on the end of the gearshift lever.

The transmission will operate in
gears one through three. To return
to normal overdrive mode, press the
Transmission Control Switch again.
The TCIL (the word OFF) will no
longer be illuminated.

When you shut off and re-start your vehicle, the transmission will
automatically return to normal

(Overdrive) mode.

OVERDRIVE

OVERDRIVE

OFF

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POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)

Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows.
• Press the top portion of the

rocker switch to close.

• Press the bottom portion of the

rocker switch to open.

One touch down
• Press AUTO completely down and

release quickly. The driver’s
window will open fully. Depress
again to stop window operation.

AUTO

AUTO

AUTO

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Window lock

The window lock feature allows only
the driver to operate the power
windows.

To lock out all the window controls
except for the driver’s press the left
side of the control. Press the right side to restore the window controls.

Accessory delay (if equipped)

With accessory delay, the window switches may be used for up to ten
minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or until
any door is opened.

POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)

Press U to unlock all doors and L to
lock all doors.

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)

The ignition must be in ACC or ON position to adjust the power side
view mirrors.

To adjust your mirrors:

1. Select L to adjust the left mirror
or R to adjust the right mirror.

WINDOW LOCK

U

L

MIRRORS

L R

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