2004 Ford F350 Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 131

Driving Parking brake To set the parking brake, press the parking brake pedal down until the pedal stops. HOOD The BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates and remains illuminated until the parking brake is released. Pull the right side of the release lever to release the parking brake; the release lever pulls at an angle toward the driver's door. To prevent the pedal from releasing too quickly, place your left foot on the parking brake pedal, then pull the release lever, making sure the pedal fully releases. You may want to pull the release lever again to make sure the parking brake is full released. HOOD Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or in 1 (First) (manual transmission). Note: If your vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, the engine may be required to run while power accessories operate and the parking brake is set. It is recommended that wheel chocks be used during this operation. 131 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)