ABS FORD F650 2012 12.G Owner's Manual

Periodic component/system checks
The following are vehicle checks that should be made periodically either
by the owner or a qualified technician. It is recommended that
deficiencies be brought to the attention of your dealer or another
qualified service outlet as soon as possible in order that advice regarding
the need for service or replacement can be obtained.
Frequency Recommended action
At every engine start up Check ABS lamp operation
After first 500 and 1000 miles (800
and 1600 km), then every 500 and
1000 mile (800 and 1600 km)
interval after tire
removal/replacementTighten the wheel mounting nuts
to the specified torque. Refer to
Wheelsin theMaintenance and
Specificationschapter
At least twice annually Clean body/door drain holes
As required Clean windshield wiper blades
Observation Maintenance operation
Insufficient power shown in loaded
practice stopInspect the automatic slack
adjuster function
Subpar vehicle handling qualities Check the operation of the brakes,
clutch and steering
(1),(2)
Excessive noise from under the
cab or engine compartmentInspect the vehicle for missing,
damaged or mislocated noise
shields
Excessive engine noise Check the engine performance and
the engine governor
Engine overheats; excessive fan
noise; fan constantly runs at high
speed or wobbles due to worn
bearingsInspect the fan, fan shroud and fan
clutch
Excessive exhaust noise; smell of
exhaust fumes is experiencedInspect the entire exhaust system
for holes, leaks, breakage,
looseness and corrosive damage
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Among those acts presumed to constitute tampering are the following
acts listed:
Vehicle system Acts
Acoustical shielding Removal of noise shields, hood blanket, tunnel
liner or acoustical absorptive material.
Engine Removal or rendering inoperative the engine
speed governor so as to allow engine speed to
exceed manufacturer specifications. Removal of
engine mounted noise shield or oil pan enclosure.
Engine air induction Removal of the air duct, silencer, air cleaner,
and/or air cleaner element and baffle in air
cleaner; re-indexing of air cleaner.
Exhaust Removal or rendering inoperative exhaust system
components including the catalytic converter -
muffler assembly, inlet pipe, outlet pipe,
resonator and flexpipe. Rotation of horizontal
exhaust system directional outlet pipe to cause
the exhaust to be emitted in a direction other
than the orientation the vehicle was originally
produced with.
Engine cooling Removal or rendering inoperative the fan clutch.
Removal or modification of the fan shroud.
Replacing a fixed fan with a fan of increased
diameter, different number of blades or different
pitch width.
DEF (Diesel
exhaust fluid)Removal or rendering inoperative DEF system
components including the DEF tank, dosing
module, dosing supply module, dosing control
unit, NOx electronic module or NOx sensor.
Emissions control system(s) laws
Federal law prohibits vehicle manufacturers, dealers and other persons
engaged in the business of repairing, servicing, selling, leasing or trading
motor vehicles, as well as fleet operators from knowingly removing or
rendering an emissions control device or system inoperative. Further,
modifications of the emissions control system(s) could create liability on
the part of individual owners under the laws of some states. In Canada,
modification of the emissions control system could create liability under
applicable Federal or Provincial laws.
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A
Air conditioning ..........................47
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................47
Air suspension ...........................129
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................198
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................127
Audio system (see Radio) ...34, 36
Automatic transmission ............132
fluid, adding ............................226
fluid, checking ........................226
fluid, refill capacities ..............261
fluid, specification ..................245
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................43
Auxiliary powerpoint ..................57
Axle ............................142, 183, 231
lubricant specifications ..........245
refill capacities ........................259
B
Battery .......................................195
charging system warning
light ............................................20
jumping a disabled battery ....162
voltage gauge ............................28
Belt-Minder...............................85
Booster seats ...............................99
Brakes ........................110, 115, 184
adjustment ..............................186
anti-lock ...................................127
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .....................20, 127
brake warning light ..................20
fluid, checking and adding ....224fluid, specifications .................245
parking ....................111, 118, 187
shift interlock ..........................131
Bulbs ............................................52
C
Cassette tape player ...................34
Catalytic converter
(see Emission control) .............187
Cell phone use ..............................6
Child safety seats ........................92
attaching with tether straps ....96
in front seat ..............................93
in rear seat ..........................93, 95
tether anchorage hardware .....96
Child safety seats -
booster seats ...............................99
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............176
exterior ....................................179
instrument panel ....................178
interior .....................................179
plastic parts ............................177
safety belts ..............................179
washing ....................................175
waxing .....................................175
wheels ......................................176
wiper blades ............................177
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............47
Clock adjust
AM/FM/CD .................................43
Clutch ................................136, 225
adjusting ..................................225
fluid ..........................................225
operation while driving ..........137
specifications ..........................245
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gauge .........................................28
improving fuel economy ........216
octane rating ...........207, 262–263
quality ......................................208
running out of fuel .........107, 209
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................204
Fuses ..................................153, 162
G
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................216
Gauges .........................................28
battery voltage gauge ...............28
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................28
engine oil pressure gauge ........28
fuel gauge ..................................28
odometer ...................................28
speedometer .............................28
tachometer ................................28
trip odometer ............................28
H
Hazard flashers .........................153
Headlamps ...................................50
aiming ........................................51
daytime running lights .............50
high beam .................................50
warning chime ..........................20
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................47
Hood ..........................................189
I
Ignition .......................103, 262–263
chime .........................................20Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..92
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................178
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................51
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......162
K
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............20
positions of the ignition .........103
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................52
cargo lamps ...............................51
daytime running light ...............50
headlamps .................................50
high beams ................................50
instrument panel, dimming .....51
interior lamps ...........................52
replacing bulbs ...................52–54
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................51
Lights, warning and indicator ....20
air suspension ...........................20
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....20, 127
brake ..........................................20
charging system ........................20
safety belt .................................20
service engine soon ..................20
traction control off ...................20
turn signal indicator .................20
Locks
childproof ..................................68
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