engine oil FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS 2013 12.G Owners Manual

Cruise Control 46
Usingcruisecontrol....................................46
Load Carrying 48
Vehicle loading........................................48
Towing 54
Trailertowing.........................................54
Wrecker towing.......................................59
Driving Hints 60
Economical driving.....................................60
Roadside Emergencies 62
Getting roadside assistance...............................62
Hazard flasher control..................................63
Jump-starting the vehicle................................64
Customer Assistance 67
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only)........................73
Reporting safety defects (Canada only)......................73
Fuses 74
Changing a fuse.......................................74
Fuse specification chart.................................75
Maintenance 83
General information....................................83
Under hood overview...................................84
Engine oil dipstick.....................................86
Engine oil check.......................................86
Engine coolant check...................................87
Automatic transmission fluid check.........................91
Fuel filter...........................................97
Battery .............................................98
Air filter(s).........................................100
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Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description
Brake fluid –
non
petroleum
baseBrake systemCabin air
filter
Check fuel
capChild Safety
Door Lock
and UnlockChild seat
lower anchor
Child seat
tether anchorCruise
controlDo not open
when hot
Engine air
filterEngine
coolantEngine
coolant
temperature
Engine oilExplosive gasFan warning
Fasten safety
beltFront airbagFront fog
lamps
Fuel pump
resetFuse
compartmentHazard
warning
flasher
Heated rear
windowInterior
luggage
compartment
releaseJack
Lighting
controlLow tire
pressure
warningMaintain
correct fluid
level
Panic alarmParking aid
systemParking
brake system
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GAUGES
A. Engine oil pressure gauge
B. Tachometer
C. Information display. SeeInformation displaysfor more information.
D. Speedometer. Vehicle speed is limited to either 65 mph (105 km/h) or
75 mph (120 km/h).
E. Transmission fluid temperature gauge
F. Engine coolant temperature gauge
G. Fuel gauge
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.
ABDEC
GF
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PRESS RESET FOR SYS CHECK
When this message appears, press the RESET button and the message
center will begin to cycle through the following systems and provide a
status of the item if needed.
Note:Some systems show a message only if a condition is present.
1. ENGINE TEMP
2. TRANS TEMP
3. OIL PRESSURE
4. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
5. FUEL LEVEL (if equipped)
UNITS
Displays the current units English or Metric.
Press the RESET button to change from English to Metric.
ENGLISH RESET FOR NEW
Allows you to choose which language the message center will display in.
Selectable languages are English, Spanish, or French.
Press the RESET button to cycle the message center through English,
Spanish and French language choices. Press and hold the RESET button
for two seconds to set the language choice.
Information Messages
Note:Depending on the vehicle options equipped with your vehicle, not
all of the messages will display or be available. Certain messages may be
abbreviated or shortened.
Press the RESET button to acknowledge and remove some messages
from the information display. Other messages will be removed
automatically after a short time. Certain messages need to be confirmed
before you can access the menus.
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Engine Cooling
System MessagesAction / Description
REDUCED ENGINE
POWERDisplayed when the engine is overheating.
Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible,
turn off the engine. If the warning stays on
followed by an indicator chime or continues to
come on, contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible. Never remove the coolant
reservoir cap while the engine is running or
hot.
STOP ENGINE
SAFELYDisplayed when the engine is overheating.
Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible,
turn off the engine. If the warning stays on
followed by an indicator chime or continues to
come on, contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
CHECK ENGINE
TEMPERATUREDisplayed when the engine coolant is
overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely
possible, turn off the engine and let it cool.
Check the coolant and coolant level. If the
warning stays on or continues to come on,
contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Brake, Oil, Fuel and
Transmission
MessagesAction / Description
FUEL LEVEL LOWDisplayed as an early reminder of a low fuel
condition.
BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL LOWIndicates the brake fluid level is low and the
brake system should be inspected immediately.
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Brake, Oil, Fuel and
Transmission
MessagesAction / Description
LOW OIL
PRESSUREDisplayed when the engine oil pressure is low.
If this warning message is displayed, check the
level of the engine oil. If the oil level is OK
and this warning persists, shut down the
engine immediately and contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
CHECK TRANS
TEMPERATUREDisplayed when the transmission fluid is
overheating. This warning may appear when
towing heavy loads or when driving in a low
gear at a high speed for an extended period of
time. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely
possible, turn off the engine and let the
transmission cool.
CHECK FUEL CAPDisplayed when the fuel cap is loose, not
seated properly or off. Stop the vehicle when
convenient, turn off the engine and check that
the fuel cap is properly inserted. Rotate the
cap until aclickis heard. The warning
message will be removed after the proper
drive cycle is completed. SeeOn Board
Diagnostics OBDII section for drive cycle
explaination. If the warning message remains
on or continues to comes back on, see your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for approximately 300 miles
(480 kilometers). During this time, your vehicle may exhibit some unique
driving characteristics. Avoid driving too fast during the first 1000 miles
(1600 kilometers). Vary your speed frequently and change up through
the gears early. Do not labor the engine. Do not tow during the first
1000 miles (1600 kilometers).
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
Fuel economy is affected by several things such as how you drive, the
conditions you drive under and how you maintain your vehicle.
There are some things to keep in mind that may improve your fuel
economy:
•Accelerate and slow down in a smooth, moderate fashion.
•Drive at steady speeds without stopping.
•Anticipate stops; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
•Close the windows for high-speed driving.
•Drive at reasonable speeds (traveling at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105 km/h]).
•Keep the tires properly inflated and use only the recommended size.
•Use the recommended engine oil.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance.
There are also some things you may not want to do because they may
reduce your fuel economy:
•Sudden or hard accelerations.
•Rev the engine before turning it off.
•Idle for periods longer than one minute.
•Warm up your vehicle on cold mornings.
•Use the air conditioner or front defroster.
•Use the speed control in hilly terrain.
•Rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving.
•Drive a heavily loaded vehicle or tow a trailer.
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Components
1 5A* Power brake assist module –
Hydromax
2 10A* A/C compressor clutch
3 20A* A/C clutch relay coil, Mass air
flow sensor with intake air
temperature, Vapor management
valve, Engine heated exhaust gas
oxygen sensor #11 and #21,
Catalyst monitor sensor
4 5A* Powertrain control module
memory
5 20A* Powertrain control module power
6 20A* Park lamp feeds, Instrument panel
fuse #41, Warning chime module,
Trailer tow running lamp relay
coil, Instrument panel dimmer
module
7 20A* Ignition coils, Radio capacitors
8 30A* Hydromax – Anti-lock brake
system module
9 10A* Starter main relay coil, Starter
ground relay coil
10 20A* Daytime running lamps
11 20A* Fuel pump relay coil, Powertrain
control module power
12 25A* Trailer tow back-up lamps feed,
Instrument panel - backup lamp
feed
13 30A** Trailer tow electric brake
controller feed
14 60A** Instrument panel battery feed
(fuse #9, 15, 21)
15 20A** Trailer tow park lamps
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW
6.8L V10 engine
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
4. Power distribution box
5. Air filter assembly
6. Engine oil dipstick
7. Brake fluid reservoir
8. Power steering fluid reservoir
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6.8L V10 engine (commercial stripped chassis)
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
4. Power distribution box
5. Engine oil dipstick
6. Brake fluid reservoir
7. Air filter assembly
8. Power steering fluid reservoir
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