1999 Ford F350 Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 19

Instrumentation • if the vehicle is started while parked on an incline. • if less than 30 liters (8 gallons) of fuel is added to the fuel tank. The fuel range function will flash for 5 seconds at the following distances based on fuel remaining and fuel economy calculations: • 80 km (50 miles) • 40 km (25 miles) • 16 km (10 miles) Off. In this mode the display is off. Outside air temperature The temperature can be displayed in Centigrade or Fahrenheit by pressing the E/M control. MODE E/M If the outside temperature falls below 3°C (38°F), the display will alternate from "ICE" to the outside temperature at a two second rate for one minute. Compass The compass display is contained in the overhead console. The vehicle heading is displayed as one of N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW. The compass heading is displayed in average fuel economy modes, fuel range modes and temperature modes. The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magnetic or metallic objects placed in or on the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy. Adjustments may need to be made to the zone and calibration of the compass. 19