jump start FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS 2014 12.G Owners Manual

Hazard Warning Flashers.............................51
Jump Starting the Vehicle............................51
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need.................54
In California (U.S. Only)...............................55
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)........................56
Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only).........................56
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada...........................................................57
Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature.......................................................58
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only)...............................................................58
Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)...............................................................59
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart............................60
Changing a Fuse...............................................71
Maintenance
General Information......................................72
Under Hood Overview..................................73
Engine Oil Dipstick.........................................75
Engine Oil Check.............................................75
Engine Coolant Check..................................76
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck..............................................................79
Brake Fluid Check..........................................80
Power Steering Fluid Check.......................82
Fuel Filter...........................................................83
Changing the 12V Battery...........................83
Changing the Engine Air Filter...................85
Vehicle Care
General Information......................................87
Cleaning the Exterior.....................................87
Cleaning the Engine......................................87
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.........................88
Vehicle Storage..............................................88
Wheels and Tires
Tire Care.............................................................91
Using Snow Chains.....................................106
Changing a Road Wheel............................107
Technical Specifications.............................110
Capacities and Specific-ations
Engine Specifications....................................111
Motorcraft Parts.............................................112
Vehicle Identification Number..................113
Vehicle Certification Label.........................113
Transmission Code Designation..............114
Technical Specifications.............................115
Extended Service Plan(ESP)
Extended Service Plan (ESP)...................119
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information..........121
Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........124
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance..............................................126
Scheduled Maintenance Record............128
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Vehicles Sold in the United States:Getting Roadside Assistance
To fully assist you should you have avehicle concern, Ford Motor Companyoffers a complimentary roadsideassistance program. This program isseparate from the New Vehicle LimitedWarranty. The service is available:
•24 hours a day, seven days a week.
•For the coverage period listed on theRoadside Assistance Card included inyour Owner's Manual portfolio.
Roadside Assistance covers:
•A flat tire change with a good spare, ifprovided with the vehicle (exceptvehicles supplied with a tire inflationkit).
•Battery jump start.
•Lock-out assistance (key replacementcost is the customer's responsibility).
•Fuel delivery — independent servicecontractors, if not prohibited by state,local or municipal law, shall deliver upto 2 gal (7.6 L) of gasoline or 5 gal(18.9 L) of diesel fuel to a disabledvehicle. Roadside Assistance limits fueldelivery service to two no-chargeoccurrences within a 12-month period.
•Winch out — available within 100 ft(30.5 m) of a paved or countymaintained road, no recoveries.
•Towing — Ford eligible vehicles towedto an authorized dealer within 35 mi(56 km) of the disablement locationor to the nearest authorized dealer. Ifa member requests a tow to anauthorized dealer that is more than35 mi (56 km) from the disablementlocation, the member shall beresponsible for any mileage costs inexcess of 35 mi (56 km).
Roadside Assistance includes up to $200for a towed trailer if the disabled eligiblevehicle requires service at the nearestauthorized dealer. If the towing vehicle isoperational but the trailer is not, then thetrailer does not qualify for any roadsideservices.
Vehicles Sold in the United States:Using Roadside Assistance
Complete the roadside assistanceidentification card and place it in yourwallet for quick reference. This card is inthe owner's information portfolio in theglove compartment.
United States Ford vehicle customers whorequire Roadside Assistance, call1-800-241-3673.
If you need to arrange roadside assistancefor yourself, Ford Motor Companyreimburses a reasonable amount fortowing to the nearest dealership within35 mi (56 km). To obtain reimbursementinformation, United States Ford vehiclecustomers call 1-800-241-3673.Customers need to submit their originalreceipts.
Vehicles Sold in Canada: GettingRoadside Assistance
Canadian customers who require roadsideassistance, call 1-800-665-2006.
Vehicles Sold in Canada: UsingRoadside Assistance
For your convenience, you may completethe roadside assistance identification cardfound in the centerfold of your warrantyguide and retain for future reference.
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Canadian roadside coverage and benefitsmay differ from the U.S. coverage. If yourequire more information, please refer tothe coverage section of your warrantyguide, call us in Canada at1-800-665-2006, or visit our website atwww.ford.ca.
Sykes Assistance Services Corporationadministers the Roadside Assistanceprogram. You must receive coveredservices in Canada or the continentalUnited States. Coverage extends tovehicles that use public, non-seasonal,annually traveled roadways. RoadsideAssistance coverage does not extend tovehicles involved in cross-country driving,logging, autocross and any other form ofoff-road use. Well maintained roads andsurfaces help ensure safe travel for thesupplier, and allow their representativesto perform service as per the standardoperating procedures.
In Remote Locations
If our supplier cannot take your vehicle byroad to the nearest authorized dealership,transportation by rail or water may benecessary. The program covers a tow tothe dock or rail terminal and also to thedealership at the end of the trip.
For rail or water transportation, however,contact your authorized dealer to confirmif you are eligible for additional coveragebefore you authorize or pay for the service.
Call the Ford Roadside Assistance at1-800-665-2006 for additionalinformation.
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
Note:The hazard warning flashers willoperate when the ignition is in any positionor if the key is not in the ignition. If usedwhen the engine is not running, the batterywill lose charge. As a result, there may beinsufficient power to restart your engine.
The hazard flasher control is located onthe steering column, just behind thesteering wheel. Use it when your vehicle iscreating a safety hazard for othermotorists.
•Press the flasher control and all frontand rear direction indicators flash.
•Press the flasher control again to turnthem off.
JUMP STARTING THE VEHICLE
WARNINGS
The gases around the battery canexplode if exposed to flames, sparks,or lit cigarettes. An explosion couldresult in personal injury or vehicle damage.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid whichcan burn skin, eyes and clothing, ifcontacted.
Use only an adequate-sized cablewith insulated clamps.
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Preparing Your Vehicle
Note:Do not attempt to push-start yourautomatic transmission vehicle. Automatictransmissions do not have push-startcapability. Attempting to push-start avehicle with an automatic transmission maycause transmission damage.
Note:Use only a 12-volt supply to start yourvehicle.
Note:Do not disconnect the battery of thedisabled vehicle as this could damage thevehicle's electrical system.
Park the booster vehicle close to the hoodof the disabled vehicle, making sure thetwo vehicles do not touch. Turn allaccessories off.
Connecting the Jumper Cables
WARNING
Do not attach the cables to fuel lines,engine rocker covers, the intakemanifold or electrical componentsas grounding points. Stay clear of movingparts. To avoid reverse polarityconnections, make sure that you correctlyidentify the positive (+) and negative (-)terminals on both the disabled and boostervehicles before connecting the cables.
Note:In the illustration, the bottom vehiclerepresents the booster vehicle.
1.Connect the positive (+) jumper cableto the positive (+) terminal of thedischarged battery.
2.Connect the other end of the positive(+) cable to the positive (+) terminalof the assisting battery.
3.Connect the negative (-) cable to thenegative (-) terminal of the assistingbattery.
4.Make the final connection of thenegative (-) cable to an exposed metalpart of the stalled vehicle's engine, orconnect the negative (-) cable to aground connection point if available.
WARNING
Do not connect the end of thesecond cable to the negative (-)terminal of the battery to be jumped.A spark may cause an explosion of thegases that surround the battery.
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Jump Starting
1.Start the engine of the booster vehicleand rev the engine moderately, or pressthe accelerator gently to keep yourengine speed between 2000 and 3000rpms, as shown in your tachometer.
2.Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3.Once the disabled vehicle has beenstarted, run both vehicle engines for anadditional three minutes beforedisconnecting the jumper cables.
Removing the Jumper Cables
Remove the jumper cables in the reverseorder that they were connected.
1.Remove the jumper cable from theground metal surface or connectingpoint, if available.
2.Remove the jumper cable on thenegative (-) terminal of the boostervehicle's battery.
3.Remove the jumper cable from thepositive (+) terminal of the boostervehicle's battery.
4.Remove the jumper cable from thepositive (+) terminal of the disabledvehicle's battery.
After the disabled vehicle has been startedand the jumper cables removed, allow itto idle for several minutes so the batterycan recharge.
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PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE RISINGCOST OF VEHICLE REPAIRS WITH A FORDEXTENDED SERVICE PLAN.
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)
More than 32 million Ford owners havediscovered the powerful protection of FordExtended Service Plan. It is the onlyextended service plan backed by FordMotor Company, and provides peace ofmind protection beyond the New VehicleLimited Warranty coverage.
Ford ESP Can Quickly Pay for Itself
One service bill – the cost of parts andlabor – can easily exceed the price of yourFord Extended Service Plan. With Ford ESPyou minimize your risk for unexpectedrepair bills and rising repair costs.
Up to 1,000+ Covered VehicleComponents
There are four Extended Service Plans withdifferent levels of coverage. Ask yourauthorized dealer for details.
1.PremiumCARE - Our mostcomprehensive coverage. With over1,000 covered components, this planis so complete that we generally onlydiscuss what’s not covered.
2.ExtraCARE - Covers 113 components,and includes many high-tech items.
3.BaseCARE - Covers 84 components.
4.PowertrainCARE - Covers 29 criticalcomponents.
Ford Extended Service Plan is honored byall authorized Ford dealers in the U.S. andCanada. It is the only extended service planauthorized and backed by Ford MotorCompany.
That means you get:
•Reliable, quality service at any Ford orLincoln dealership
•Repairs performed by factory trainedtechnicians, using genuine parts
Rental Car Reimbursement
1st day Rental Benefit
You take advantage of replacementtransportation if your vehicle is at yourauthorized dealer for same day coveredrepairs.
Extended Rental Benefits
If your vehicle is kept overnight for coveredrepairs, you are eligible for rental carcoverage, including bumper to bumperwarranty repairs, and Field Service Actions.
Roadside Assistance
Exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance,including:
•Towing, flat-tire change and batteryjump starts
•Out of fuel and lock-out assistance.
•Travel expense reimbursement forlodging, meals and rental car.
•Destination assistance for taxi, shuttle,rental car coverage and emergencytransportation.
Transferable Coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your FordExtended Service Plan coverage expires,you can transfer any remaining coverageto the new owner. Whenever you sell yourvehicle, prospective buyers may have ahigher degree of confidence that vehiclewas properly maintained with Ford ESP,thereby improving resale value.
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Engine Oil Check.............................................75Adding Engine Oil.................................................75Resetting the Oil Life MonitoringSystem.................................................................75Engine Oil Dipstick.........................................75Engine Specifications....................................111Drivebelt Routing..................................................111Essential Towing Checks............................44Before Towing a Trailer......................................45Hitches.....................................................................44Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)..........................................46Safety Chains........................................................44Trailer Brakes.........................................................45Trailer Lamps.........................................................45When Towing a Trailer........................................45Export Unique Options...................................7Extended Service Plan (ESP)...................119SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY).............120SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)...........................119
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Ford Credit...........................................................5(U.S. Only).................................................................5Fuel and Refueling.........................................22Fuel Consumption.........................................25Calculating Fuel Economy................................25Filling the Tank......................................................25Fuel Filter...........................................................83Fuel Quality......................................................23Choosing the Right Fuel.....................................23Octane Recommendations..............................23Fuses..................................................................60Fuse Specification Chart............................60Diode and Relay Module...................................66Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel..........67Power Distribution Box......................................60
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Gauges.................................................................12Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............13Engine Oil Pressure Gauge.................................12Fuel Gauge...............................................................13Speedometer..........................................................12Transmission Fluid TemperatureGauge....................................................................12
General Maintenance Information..........121Multi-point Inspection.......................................123Owner Checks and Services...........................122Protecting Your Investment.............................121Why Maintain Your Vehicle?............................121Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?.......................................................121Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada............................................................57Getting the Services You Need.................54Away From Home................................................54
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HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake...............................................34Hazard Warning Flashers.............................51Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes..............................................................33
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Ignition Switch................................................20In California (U.S. Only)...............................55Information Displays......................................16General Information.............................................16Information Messages...................................17Engine........................................................................18Maintenance...........................................................18Transmission...........................................................19Instrument Cluster..........................................12Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................10Introduction........................................................3
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Jump Starting the Vehicle............................51Connecting the Jumper Cables.......................52Jump Starting........................................................53Preparing Your Vehicle.......................................52Removing the Jumper Cables..........................53
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Lighting Control...............................................10Headlamp Flasher................................................10High Beams.............................................................10Lighting...............................................................10
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