check oil FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS 2007 11.G Owners Manual

Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Windows
Front/Rear
Power Window Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/UnlockInterior Luggage
Compartment Release
Symbol
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Emission SystemEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check Fuel CapLow Tire Pressure
Warning
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Low fuel:Displays when the fuel
level in the fuel tank is at or near
empty (refer to Fuel gaugein this
chapter).
Check gauge: Displays when any of
the following conditions has
occurred:
• The engine coolant temperature
is high.
• The engine oil pressure is low.
• The fuel gauge is at or near empty.
Language
The language options are English and French. The feature works as
follows:
1. If present language is English,
press and hold the SELECT/RESET
button for 15 seconds or greater to
convert the language selection to
French. The word FRENCH will be
displayed for 4 seconds as a confirmation that language has been
changed.
2. If present language is French,
press and hold the SELECT/RESET
button for 15 seconds or greater to
convert the language selection to
English. The word ENGLISH will
be displayed for 4 seconds as a confirmation that language has been
changed.
Parking brake ON warning chime: Sounds when the parking brake is set,
the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph (5 km/h).
MINI message center activation chime: Sounds when some warning
messages appear in the message center display for the first time.
Fail safe cooling warning chime: Sounds when CHECK GAUGES is
displayed in the message center and the coolant gage pointer has moved
to hot. Three one second chimes are level 1 warnings. Five one second
chimes are level 2 warnings.
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Trip odometer:Registers the miles
(kilometers) of individual journeys.
Press and release the
SELECT/RESET button on the
cluster to toggle between odometer and trip odometer display. To reset,
press and hold for less than 2 seconds.
Engine hour meter:Registers the
accumulated time the engine has
been running.
Press the SELECT/RESET button
until the engine hours display.
Tachometer:Indicates the engine
speed in revolutions per minute.
Driving with your tachometer
pointer continuously at the top of
the scale may damage the engine.
Engine oil pressure gauge:
Indicates engine oil pressure. The
needle should stay in the normal
operating range (between “L” and
“H”). If the needle falls below the
normal range, stop the vehicle, turn
off the engine and check the engine
oil level. Add oil if needed. If the oil
level is correct, have your vehicle checked by your authorized dealer.
Fuel gauge:Indicates
approximately how much fuel is left
in the fuel tank (when the ignition
is in the ON position). The fuel
gauge may vary slightly when the
vehicle is in motion or on a grade.
Refer toFilling the tankin the
Maintenance and Specifications
chapter for more information.
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ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer toscheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate
intervals for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the
oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
5. Locate and carefully remove the
engine oil level indicator (dipstick).
6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it
again.
•If the oil level iswithin the MIN and MAX marks or the lower
and upper holes,the oil level is acceptable.DO NOT ADD OIL.
•If the oil level isbelow the MIN mark or the lower hole,engine oil
must be added to raise the level within the normal operating range.
•Do not overfill the engine with oil. Oil levels above the MAX
mark or upper hole mark may cause engine damage.If the engine
is overfilled, some oil must be removed from the engine by an
authorized dealer.
7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated.
MAX MIN
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Adding engine oil
1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer toChecking the engine
oilin this chapter.
2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal operating range, add
only certified engine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the
engine oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the
opening.
3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above the
normal operating range on the engine oil level indicator (dipstick).
4. Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated.
5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise
until three clicks can be heard.
To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the
engine oil level indicator and/or the engine oil filler cap removed.
Engine oil and filter recommendations
Look for this certification
trademark.
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil
Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). An oil with this trademark symbol conforms
to the current engine and emission system protection standards and fuel
economy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization and
Approval Committee (ILSAC), comprised of U.S. and Japanese
automobile manufacturers.
To protect your engine’s warranty use Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 or an
equivalent SAE 5W-20 oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A.
SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability
performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle’s engine.
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Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine coolant and water
concentration. If the concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above
60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly.A
50–50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following:
•Freeze protection down to -34°F (-36°C).
•Boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
•Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion.
•Enables calibrated gauges to work properly.
When the engine is cold, check the
level of the engine coolant in the
reservoir.
•The engine coolant should be at the “FULL COLD” level or within the
“COLD FILL RANGE” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir
(depending upon application).
•Refer toscheduled maintenance informationfor service interval
schedules.
•Be sure to read and understandPrecautions when servicing your
vehiclein this chapter.
If the engine coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval,
the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty. If the reservoir is
low or empty, add engine coolant to the reservoir. Refer toAdding
engine coolantin this chapter.
Note:Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use engine
coolant, antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified
function and vehicle location.
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•You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between the top gears occurs. Unnecessary
shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel economy.
•Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toMaintenance product
specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found inscheduled maintenance information.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried).
•Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
8–10 miles (12–16 km) of driving.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
•Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
•Close windows for high speed driving.
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .......................50
Air cleaner filter ...............114–116
Ambulance packages ....................5
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ..................91
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..........................50–51
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive ...................................54
fluid, adding ............................111
fluid, checking ........................111
fluid, refill capacities ..............117
fluid, specification ..................117
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........117
refill capacities ........................117
B
Battery .........................................89
acid, treating emergencies .......89
jumping a disabled battery ......72
maintenance-free ......................89
replacement, specifications ...116
servicing ....................................89
Brakes ....................................49–50
anti-lock ...............................50–51
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .............................51
fluid, checking and adding ...109,
111
fluid, refill capacities ..............117
fluid, specifications .................117
lubricant specifications ..........117
shift interlock ............................53
Bulbs ............................................16
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....117Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ................84
wheels ........................................84
Coolant
checking and adding ................91
refill capacities ..................95, 117
specifications ..........................117
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................18
Customer Assistance ..................58
Ford Extended Service Plan ...80
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ................81
Getting roadside assistance .....58
Getting the service you
need ...........................................77
Ordering additional owner’s
literature ...................................82
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program .................80
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................15
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................111
engine oil ...................................87
Driving under special
conditions ....................................57
through water ...........................57
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ............................72
Emission control system ..........105
Engine ........................................120
cleaning .....................................84
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coolant .......................................91
fail-safe cooling .........................96
idle speed control .....................89
lubrication specifications .......117
refill capacities ........................117
service points ............................86
starting after a collision ...........59
Engine block heater ...................49
Engine oil ....................................87
checking and adding ................87
dipstick ......................................87
filter, specifications ..........88, 116
recommendations .....................88
refill capacities ........................117
specifications ..........................117
Exhaust fumes ............................49
F
Fail safe cooling ..........................96
Fluid capacities .........................117
Fuel ..............................................97
calculating fuel economy .......102
capacity ...................................117
choosing the right fuel ...........100
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................105
detergent in fuel .....................101
filling your vehicle
with fuel ............................97, 102
filter, specifications ..........97, 116
fuel pump shut-off switch .......59
improving fuel economy ........102
octane rating ...................100, 120
quality ......................................101
running out of fuel .................101
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .......................97
Fuses ............................................60G
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................102
Gauges .........................................12
transmission fluid
temperature gauge ...................15
H
Hazard flashers ...........................59
Headlamps ...................................15
daytime running lights .............15
flash to pass ..............................16
high beam .................................15
turning on and off ....................15
I
Ignition .................................46, 120
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................106
Instrument panel
cluster ..........................................8
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................16
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ........72
K
Keys
positions of the ignition ...........46
L
Lamps
daytime running light ...............15
headlamps .................................15
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headlamps, flash to pass ..........16
instrument panel, dimming .....16
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................16
Lights, warning and indicator ......8 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ............51
Load limits ...................................38
Loading instructions ...................42
Lubricant specifications ...........117
Lug nuts ......................................71
M
Message center ...........................10
Motorcraft parts ..................97, 116
O
Octane rating ............................100
Oil (see Engine oil) ....................87
Overdrive .....................................18
P
Parking brake ..............................52
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....116
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .................................63
Power steering fluid, checking and adding ....108
fluid, refill capacity ................117
fluid, specifications .................117
R
Relays ....................................60, 67
Roadside assistance ....................58
S
Safety defects, reporting ......82–83
Servicing your vehicle ................85 Spark plugs,
specifications .....................116, 120
Special notice ................................4
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................117
Speed control ..............................18
Starting your vehicle ............46–48
jump starting ............................72
Steering wheel tilting .........................................17
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................17
Tires .......................................21–22 alignment ..................................31
care ............................................27
changing ....................................68
checking the pressure ..............26
inflating .....................................23
replacing ..............................29, 69
rotating ......................................32
safety practices .........................30
sidewall information .................33
snow tires and chains ..............37
terminology ...............................22
tire grades .................................22
treadwear ............................21, 28
Towing .........................................43 trailer towing ............................43
wrecker ......................................76
Transmission ...............................53 automatic operation .................18
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ......53
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................111
fluid, refill capacities ..............117
lubricant specifications ..........117
Turn signal ..................................16
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