1998 Ford F150 Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 154
1998 Ford F150 Manual
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Maintenance and care Working with the engine on • Automatic transmission: 1. Set the parking brake fully and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). 2. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. • Manual transmission: 1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in 1 (First). 2. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom of the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front center of the hood. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open. HOOD BRAKE 154