1997 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS lights

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Instrumentation
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The instrument panel (dashboard) on your
vehicle is divided into several different sections.
The illustrations on the following pages show
the major parts of the instrument panel that are
described in this chapter. Some items shown
may not be on all vehicles.
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In your vehicle, the warning lights and gauges
are grouped together on the instrument panel.
We call this grouping a cluster. Your vehicle has
a mechanical cluster.
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The Mechanical Cluster
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The following warning lights and gauges are on
the mechanical cluster. All of the warning lights
and gauges alert you to possible problems with
your vehicle. Some of the lights listed are
optional. The following sections detail what each
of these indicators means.
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Brake System Warning Light
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The warning light for the brakes can show two
things Ð that the parking brake is not fully
released, or that the brake fluid level is low in
the master cylinder reservoir. If the fluid level is
low, the brake system should be checked by
your dealer or a qualified service technician.
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This light comes on when you turn the ignition
key to START to verify that the indicator bulb is
working. If the light stays on or comes on after
you have released the parking brake fully, have
the hydraulic brake system serviced.
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The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes
may not be working properly. Have the
brakes checked immediately.
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Brake warning light symbols
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High Beam Light
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This light comes on when the headlamps are
turned on high beam or when you flash the
lights.
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High beam indicator light
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Fuel Gauge
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The fuel gauge displays approximately how
much fuel is in the fuel tank only when the
ignition switch is ON.
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For a proper fuel gauge indication after adding
fuel, the ignition switch should be in the OFF
position while the vehicle is being refueled.
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The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly when
the vehicle is in motion.
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With ignition switch OFF, the fuel gauge
indicator may drift from the ignition switch ON
position.
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Fuel gauge
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Controls and Features
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NOTE: The following section does not apply
to Stripped Chassis vehicles. See your
Body Builder's instructions for location
and operation of controls for climate
control systems, lamps and radio.
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Turning On the Exterior Lights
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To turn on your headlamps, parking lamps,
marker lamps, license plate lamps and tail
lamps, use the headlamp switch to the left of the
steering column.
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1. Pull the headlamp control knob toward you
to the first position. Parking lamps, tail
lamps and marker lamps are now on.
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2. Pull the headlamp control knob toward you
to the outer position. Headlamps are now on
in addition to the above.
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Headlamp switch
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Daytime Running Light System
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(Canadian vehicles only)
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The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced
light output, when:
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The headlamp system is in the OFF position,
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The vehicle is running, and
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The vehicle has a fully released parking
brake.
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NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker
when the vehicle is turned on or off.
This is a normal condition.
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Ignition
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Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
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The positions of the key in the ignition lock cylinder.
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ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning
lights (except the brake system warning light) to
make sure they work before you start the
engine. The key returns to the ON position once
the engine is started and remains in this position
while the engine runs.
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START cranks the engine. Release the key once
the engine starts so that you do not damage the
starter. The key should return to ON when you
release it. The START position also allows you
to test the brake warning light.
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OFF allows you to shut off the engine and all
accessories without locking the steering wheel or
the automatic transmission gearshift lever.
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LOCK locks the steering wheel. It also locks the
gearshift.
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Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure the gearshift is latched in P
(Park). Turn off the ignition whenever you
leave your vehicle.
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High Beams
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To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp
control knob to the headlamp ON position and
push the turn signal lever away from you until
it latches. When the high beams are ON, the
high beam indicator light on the instrument
panel comes on.
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To turn off the high beams, pull the lever
toward you until it latches. The high beam
indicator light turns off.
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Headlamp high beam switch and turn signal lever
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Flashing the Lights
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To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward
you for a moment and then release it. The
headlamps will flash whether the headlamp
knob is in the on or off position.
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If you see or smell fuel, do not reset the
switch or try to start your vehicle. Have
all the passengers get out of the vehicle
and call the local fire department or a
towing service.
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If your engine cranks but does not start after a
collision or substantial jolt:
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1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
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2. Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel.
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3. If you do not see or smell fuel, push the red
reset button down. If the button is already
set, you may have a different mechanical
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4. Turn the ignition key to RUN for a few
seconds, then turn it OFF. (Do not start the
engine.)
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5. Check under the vehicle again for leaking
fuel.If you see or smell fuel, do not start
your vehicle again.If you do not see or
smell fuel, you can try to start your vehicle
again.
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6. Check all vehicle warning lights before
driving your vehicle.
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Reset button for fuel pump shut-off switch
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