2003 Ford F350 Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 173

Driving If you are driving less than 24 km (15 miles) at speeds up to 64 km/h (40 mph) in cold weather, you will not need to worry about blade position to provide maximum airflow. Refer to Transmission temperature gauge in the Instrument cluster chapter for transmission fluid temperature information. 4WD operation while plowing • Shift transfer case to 4x4 LOW (4WD Low) when plowing in small areas at speeds below 8 km/h (5 mph). • Shift transfer case to 4x4 HIGH (4WD High) when plowing larger areas or light snow at higher speeds. Do not exceed 24 km/h (15 mph). • Do not shift the transmission from a forward gear to R (Reverse) until the engine is at idle and the wheels are stopped. • If the vehicle is stuck, shift the transmission in a steady motion between forward and reverse gears. Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes. The transmission and tires may be damaged or the engine can overheat. It is the owner's responsibility to avoid engine overheating which can cause damage. Refer to Transmission temperature gauge in the Instrument cluster chapter for transmission fluid temperature information. Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (55 km/h). The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. 173 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)