1997 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS wheel

6 [II05550( M)01/96]The Vehicle Identification(VIN)is stamped on a
metal tag attached to the chassis front end
structure. It is visible from outside the vehicle
under the hood.
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Safety Compliance Certification Label
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You'll also find theVINand other important
information on the Safety Compliance
Certification Label. It is required by the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is
made of special material. If someone tampers
with it, it will be destroyed and/or a destruction
pattern will appear.
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The label contains the name of the manufacturer,
the month and year of manufacture, the
certification statement and the Vehicle
Identification Number. The label also contains
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle
Weight Ratings, wheel and tire data and
information codes for additional vehicle data.
For further information about the Safety
Compliance Certification Label and the
information contained on it, refer to the Index.
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Incomplete Vehicles
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On completed derivations of incomplete vehicles,
the Safety Compliance Certification Label is
affixed at a location determined by a subsequent
stage manufacturer of the completed vehicle. In
these cases the completed vehicle is
manufactured in two (or more) stages by two (or
more) separate manufacturers, with the
manufacture of the completed vehicle occurring
at a later date than the manufacture of the
incomplete vehicle. Consequently, the model
year of the completed vehicle may be later than
the model year of its chassis.
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Breaking Your Vehicle In
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Your new vehicle goes through an adjustment or
break-in period during the first 1,000 miles
(1,600 km) that you drive it. During the break-in
period, you need to pay careful attention to how
you drive your vehicle.
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Avoid sudden stops.Because your vehicle
has new brake linings, you should take these
steps:
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Ð Watch traffic carefully so that you can
anticipate when to stop.
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Ð Begin braking well in advance.
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Ð Apply the brakes gradually.
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The break-in period for new brake linings
lasts for 100 miles (160 km) of city driving or
1,000 miles (1,600 km) of highway driving.
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Wheel lug nuts must be retightened to proper
torque specifications at 500 miles/800 km of
new vehicle operation. Proper torque
specifications are provided in this guide. Also
retighten to proper torque specification at 500
miles/800 km after any wheel change or any
other time the wheel lug nuts have been
loosened.
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Use only the type of engine oil that Ford
recommends.Don't add anti-friction
compounds or special break-in oils during the
first few thousand miles of operation. These
additives may prevent piston ring seating.
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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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LOCK is the only position that allows you to
remove the key. The LOCK feature helps to
protect your vehicle from theft.
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If the key is stuck in the LOCK position, move
the steering wheel left or right until the key
turns freely.
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ACCESSORY allows some of your vehicle's
electrical accessories such as the radio and the
windshield wipers to operate while the engine is
not running.
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Removing the Key From the Ignition
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Procedures for removing your key from the
ignition are as follows:
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Your vehicle's gearshift lever is mounted on
the column:
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1. Put the gearshift in P (Park).
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2. Set the parking brake fully before removing
your foot from the service brake. (This will
avoid ªbindingº or ªloadingº the park gear
if you park on a grade.)
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3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
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4. Remove the key.
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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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RWARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable adults,
or pets unattended in your vehicle.
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Hazard flasher
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Horn
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To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.
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Horn location
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Tilt Steering
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Never adjust the steering wheel when the
vehicle is moving.
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Turn signal and tilt release wheel lever
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To change the position of the steering
column/wheel, pull the release lever on the
column toward you. Tip the steering wheel to
the desired position. Release the lever to lock the
steering wheel in place.
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Be sure the steering wheel locks in a notch. It is
not infinitely adjustable. Do not adjust the
steering wheel while the vehicle is in motion.
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Speed Control
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Your vehicle has speed control, so you can
automatically maintain a constant speed above
30 mph (50 km/h). The switches to operate the
speed control are on the steering wheel.
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Use of radio transmitting equipment that is not
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or
in Canada the Canadian Radio and
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
approved may cause the speed control to
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Before you start your vehicle, do the following:
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1. Make sure you and all your passengers
buckle your safety belts.
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2. Make sure the headlamps and other
accessories are turned off when starting.
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3. Make sure that the gearshift is in P (Park)
and the parking brake is set before you turn
the key.
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Starting Your Engine
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To start your engine:
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1. Follow the steps underPreparing to Start
Your Vehicleat the beginning of this section.
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2. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
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3. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when
starting your engine. DO NOT use the
accelerator while the vehicle is parked.
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4. Turn the key to the START position
(cranking) until the engine starts. Allow the
key to return to the ON position after the
engine has started.
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If you have difficulty in turning the key,
rotate the steering wheel slightly because it
may be binding.
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Applying the Brakes
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Apply the brake pedal gradually. Use the
ªsqueezeº technique Ð push on the brake pedal
with a steadily increasing force. This allows the
wheels to continue to roll while you are slowing
down, which lets you steer properly.
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Do not drive with your foot resting on the brake
pedal. This will increase your vehicle's stopping
distance and may also cause brake damage.
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If you are driving down a long or steep
hill, shift to a lower gear. Do not apply
your brakes continuously, as they may
overheat and become less effective.
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When front or rear brake linings are replaced, it
is essential that authorized Ford service
replacement or equivalent linings be installed.
This will assure that the vehicle stopping
distances are not adversely affected and will
maintain the proper balance between front and
rear wheel braking.
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Using the Parking Brake
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The parking brake pedal is suspended just below
the bottom of the instrument panel to the left of
the service brake. To set the parking brake while
parking your vehicle, press the brake pedal with
your right foot and hold it while you push the
parking brake pedal down firmly with your left
foot.
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The BRAKE warning light will go on as soon as
you start to move the parking brake pedal. The
brake will not prevent the vehicle from moving
unless you push it down firmly and fully.
Remove your foot from the service brake pedal
and make sure there is no vehicle movement.
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