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

Introduction 4
Steering Wheel 11
Adjusting the steering wheel..............................11
Wipers and Washers 12
Windshield wipers.....................................12
Windshield washers....................................12
Lighting 13
Lighting control.......................................13
Instrument lighting dimmer...............................14
Daytime running lamps..................................14
Directionindicators ....................................15
Instrument Cluster 16
Gauges.............................................16
Warning lamps and indicators.............................18
Audible warnings and indicators...........................21
Information Displays 22
Controls.............................................22
Starting and Stopping the Engine 27
Ignition switch........................................28
Starting the engine.....................................28
Fuel and Refueling 30
Fuel quality..........................................32
Refueling............................................33
Fuel consumption......................................34
Transmission 39
Transmission operation..................................39
Brakes 44
Brakes..............................................44
Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes.......................45
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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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•Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
•How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator
and/or the brake pedal; and
•How fast the vehicle was travelling; and
•Where the driver was positioning the steering wheel.
This data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.
Note: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial
crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal
driving conditions and no personal data or information (e.g., name,
gender, age, and crash location) is recorded (see limitations
regarding 911 Assist and Traffic, directions and Information privacy
below). However, parties, such as law enforcement, could combine
the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely
acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement,
that have such special equipment, can read the information if
they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. Ford Motor Company
and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder
information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to court
order or where required by law enforcement, other government
authorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority.
Other parties may seek to access the information independently
of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada.
Note: Including to the extent that any law pertaining to Event Data
Recorders applies to SYNCor its features, please note the
following: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) is enabled (set ON), 911
Assist may, through any paired and connected cell phone, disclose
to emergency services that the vehicle has been in a crash involving
the deployment of an airbag or, in certain vehicles, the activation of
the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions or updates to 911 Assist
may also be capable of being used to electronically or verbally
provide to 911 operators the vehicle location (such as latitude and
longitude), and/or other details about the vehicle or crash or
personal information about the occupants to assist 911 operators
to provide the most appropriate emergency services. If you do not
want to disclose this information, do not activate the 911 Assist
feature. See your SYNCchapter for more information.
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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
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Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge
Normal area:The transmission fluid is within the normal operating
temperature (between H and C).
Yellow area:The transmission fluid is higher than normal operating
temperature. This can be caused by special operation conditions (i.e.
snowplowing, towing or off-road use). Operating the transmission for
extended periods of time with the gauge in the yellow area may cause
internal transmission damage. Altering the severity of the driving
conditions is recommended to lower the transmission temperature into
the normal range.
Red area:The transmission fluid is overheating. Stop the vehicle to
allow the temperature to return to normal range.
If the gauge is operating in the yellow or red area, stop the vehicle and
verify the airflow is not restricted such as snow or debris blocking airflow
through the grill. If the gauge continues to show high temperatures, see
your authorized dealer.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
At normal operating temperature, the needle will remain in the center
section. If the needle enters the red section, the engine is overheating.
Stop the engine, switch the ignition off and determine the cause once
the engine has cooled down. SeeEngine Coolant Check.
Note:Do not restart the engine until the cause of overheating has been
resolved.
WARNING:Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the
engine is running or hot.
Fuel Gauge
Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge will indicate approximately how
much fuel is left in the fuel tank. The fuel gauge may vary slightly when
the vehicle is moving or on a gradient. The arrow adjacent to the fuel
pump symbol indicates on which side of your vehicle the fuel filler door
is located.
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Service Engine Soon
If the service engine soon indicator light stays illuminated after
the engine is started, it indicates that the On Board Diagnostics
system (OBD) has detected a malfunction of the vehicle
emissions control system. Refer toOn board diagnostics (OBD)in the
Fuel and Refuelingchapter for more information about having your
vehicle serviced.
If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage
your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy
acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced
immediately.
Note:Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the catalytic converter or other vehicle components.
The service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is
first turned on prior to engine start to check the bulb and to indicate
whether the vehicle is ready for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing.
Normally, the service engine soon light will stay on until the engine is
cranked, then turn itself off if no malfunctions are present. However, if
after 15 seconds the service engine soon light blinks eight times, it
means that the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing. SeeReadiness for
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testingin theFuel and Refueling
chapter.
Transmission Tow/Haul (if equipped)
Illuminates when the tow/haul feature has been activated. If the
light flashes steadily, have the system serviced immediately,
damage to the transmission could occur.
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TRIP
Registers the distance of individual journeys. Press and release the INFO
button until the TRIP appears in the display. Press and hold the RESET
button to reset.
Refer toUNITSlater in this section to switch the display from Metric to
English.
XXX° (outside air temperature)
This displays the outside temperature.
Refer toUNITSlater in this section to switch the display from Metric to
English.
MILES (km) TO E
This displays an estimate of approximately how far you can drive with
the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions.
Remember to turn the ignition off when refueling to allow this feature to
correctly detect the added fuel.
The DTE function will display FUEL LEVEL LOW when you have
approximately 50 miles (80 km), to empty. Press RESET to clear this
warning message. It will return at approximately 25 miles (40 km),
10 miles (16 km) and 0 miles (0 km) miles to empty.
DTE is calculated using a running average fuel economy, which is based
on your recent driving history of 500 miles (800 km).
ENG HRS
Registers the accumulated time the engine has been running.
System check and vehicle feature customization
Press the SETUP button repeatedly
to cycle the message center through
the following features:
Note:When returning to the SETUP menu and a non-English language
has been selected, HOLD RESET FOR ENGLISH will be displayed to
change back to English. Press and hold the RESET button to change
back to English.
RESET
SETUP
INFO
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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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