battery replacement FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS 2011 12.G Owners Manual

Flash-to-pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
switches in the vehicle during
headlamp and parking lamp
operation.
•Move the control up or down to
adjust the intensity of the panel
lighting.
•Move the control to the full
upright position, past detent, to turn on the interior lamps.
Note:If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is
installed, the dimmer switch requires re-calibration. Rotate the dimmer
switch from the full dim position to the full dome/on position to reset.
This will ensure that your displays are visible under all lighting
conditions.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
•Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
•Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
BULB REPLACEMENT
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
Lights
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Getting roadside assistance
To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor
Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This
program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service
is available:
•24–hours, seven days a week
•for the coverage period listed on the Roadside Assistance Card
included in your Owner Guide portfolio.
Roadside assistance will cover:
•a flat tire change with a good spare, if provided with the vehicle
(except vehicles that have been supplied with a tire inflation kit)
•battery jump start
•lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is the customer’s
responsibility)
•fuel delivery – Independent Service Contractors, if not prohibited by
state, local or municipal law shall deliver 5 gallons (18.9L) of fuel to a
disabled vehicle. Fuel delivery service is limited to two no-charge
occurrences within a 12-month period.
•towing – Ford and Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized
dealer within 35 miles (56.3 km) of the disablement location or to the
nearest authorized dealer. If a member requests to be towed to an
authorized dealer more than 35 miles (56.3 km) from the disablement
location, the member shall be responsible for any mileage costs in
excess of 35 miles (56.3 km).
Trailers shall be covered up to $200 if the disabled eligible vehicle
requires service at the nearest authorized dealer. If the trailer is disabled,
but the towing vehicle is operational, the trailer does not qualify for any
roadside services.
Canadian customers refer to your Customer Information Guide
for information on:
•coverage period
•exact fuel amounts
•towing of your disabled vehicle
Roadside Emergencies
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 6.8L V10 engine
Air filter element FA-1782
Battery BXT-65-750
Oil filter FL-820-S
Spark plugs *
Transmission fluid filter FT-180
*For spark plug replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to
scheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate intervals for
changing the spark plugs.
Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraftor
equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be
void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not
used.
Maintenance and Specifications
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .......................55
Air cleaner filter .......120–121, 124
Ambulance packages ....................5
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ..................98
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..........................55–56
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive ...................................59
fluid, adding ............................117
fluid, checking ........................117
fluid, refill capacities ..............125
fluid, specification ..................125
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........125
refill capacities ........................125
B
Battery .........................................96
acid, treating emergencies .......96
jumping a disabled battery ......79
maintenance-free ......................96
replacement, specifications ...124
servicing ....................................96
Brakes ....................................54–55
anti-lock ...............................55–56
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .............................56
fluid, checking and
adding ..............................115, 117
fluid, refill capacities ..............125
fluid, specifications .................125
lubricant specifications ..........125
shift interlock ............................58Bulbs ............................................21
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....125
Cell phone use ..............................7
Changing a tire ...........................73
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ................90
wheels ........................................90
Coolant
checking and adding ................98
refill capacities ................101, 125
specifications ..........................125
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................23
Customer Assistance ..................63
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................130, 133
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .......................86
Getting roadside assistance .....63
Getting the service you
need ...........................................83
Ordering additional owner’s
literature ...................................88
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program .....................................86
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................20
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................117
engine oil ...................................93
Driving under special
conditions ....................................62
through water ...........................62
Index
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