2008 Ford F250 Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 265

Driving Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of gravity, may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Do not overload your vehicle and use extra precautions, such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Over loading or loading the vehicle improperly can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the ignition is in the 3 (ON) position and the brake pedal is not depressed. If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of the P (Park) position with the ignition in the 3 (ON) position and the brake pedal depressed: 1. Apply the parking brake. Turn the ignition key to 1 (OFF/LOCK), then remove the key. Locate the access cover plate for the brake-shift interlock override. It is located on top of the steering column shroud. 265 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)