gas type FORD F53 2017 Owners Manual

•
It may take a short time for the needle
to reach F after leaving the gas station.
This is normal and depends upon the
slope of the pavement at the gas
station.
• The fuel amount dispensed into the
tank is a little less or more than the
gauge indicated. This is normal and
depends upon the slope of the
pavement at the gas station. •
If the gas station nozzle shuts off
before the tank is full, try a different
gas pump nozzle.
• There is a small reserve left in the tank
when the fuel gauge reaches empty.
Low Fuel Reminder
A low fuel reminder triggers when the fuel
gauge needle is at one-sixteenth or about
50 miles (80 km) to empty, whichever
occurs first.
Variations:
Note: The low fuel warning and distance-to-empty warning can appear at different fuel
gauge positions depending on fuel economy conditions. This variation is normal. Distance-to-empty
Fuel gauge position
Driving type (fuel economy
conditions)
30 miles to 80 miles (48 kmto 129 km)
1/16th
Highway driving
10 miles to 35 miles (16 kmto 56 km)
1/16th-1/4
Severe duty driving (trailer
towing, extended idle)
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and
indicators will alert you to a vehicle
condition that may become serious. Some
lamps will illuminate when you start your
vehicle to make sure they work. If any
lamps remain on after starting your vehicle,
refer to the respective system warning
lamp for further information.
Note: Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and function the
same as a warning lamp but do not display
when you start your vehicle. Anti-Lock Braking System If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. You will continue
to have the normal braking system
(without ABS) unless the brake system
warning lamp is also illuminated. Have the
system checked by your authorized dealer.
Battery If it illuminates while driving, it
indicates a malfunction. Switch
off all unnecessary electrical
equipment and have the system checked
by your authorized dealer immediately.
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Speed Control
See: Cruise Control.............................................. 38
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................. 23
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................23 Failure to Start....................................................... 24
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................24
Important Ventilating Information................24
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................. 24
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary........................................................... 24
Starting and Stopping the Engine............23 General Information............................................ 23
Steering Wheel................................................10
Symbols Glossary.............................................3
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............125
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).........................60
Tire Care
...........................................................105
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 106
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 105
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................. 107
Temperature A B C............................................ 106
Traction AA A B C............................................... 105
Treadwear............................................................. 105
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 105
Towing a Trailer...............................................45 Load Placement................................................... 45
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......50 Emergency Towing.............................................. 50
Towing................................................................45
Transmission Code Designation.............128
Transmission....................................................33
Transmission See: Transmission................................................ 33
Transporting the Vehicle
.............................56
Type Approvals.............................................154
RF Certification Logos for Tire Pressure
Monitoring Sensor(s)................................... 154U
Under Hood Overview - Commercial
Chassis............................................................86
Under Hood Overview - Motorhome Chassis............................................................87
Using Cruise Control.....................................38 Switching Cruise Control Off........................... 38
Switching Cruise Control On............................ 38
Using Snow Chains
......................................120
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)............................61
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Vehicle Care.....................................................101 General Information........................................... 101
Vehicle Certification Label.........................127
Vehicle Identification Number
.................127
Vehicle Storage.............................................103 Battery.................................................................... 103
Body........................................................................\
103
Brakes..................................................................... 104
Cooling system.................................................... 103
Engine..................................................................... 103
Fuel system.......................................................... 103
General................................................................... 103
Miscellaneous...................................................... 104
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 104
Tires........................................................................\
. 104
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number..............127
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Warning Lamps and Indicators..................16 Anti-Lock Braking System................................. 16
Battery....................................................................... 16
Brake Reserve System......................................... 17
Brake System.......................................................... 17
Cruise Control.......................................................... 17
Direction Indicator................................................. 17
Electronic Throttle Control................................. 17
Fasten Safety Belt................................................. 17
High Beam................................................................ 17
Service Engine Soon............................................. 17
Transmission Tow/Haul...................................... 18
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