1999 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS turn signal bulb

Door ajar
Illuminates when the ignition is in
the ON or START position and any
door is open.
Fuel reset
Illuminates when the ignition is
turned to the ON position and the
fuel pump shut-off switch has been
triggered. For more information,
refer toFuel pump shut-off switch
in theRoadside emergencieschapter.
High beams
Illuminates when the high beam
headlamps are turned on.
Turn signal
Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard lights are
turned on. Refer toExterior bulbs
in theMaintenance and care
chapter.
Safety belt warning chime
Chimes to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
Key-in-ignition warning chime
Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC
position and the driver’s door is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime
Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off
(and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.
DOOR
AJAR
FUEL
RESET
Instrumentation
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condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a
minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as
described below:
•First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
•Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with
at least four idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.
EXTERIOR BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of the following lamps frequently:
•Headlamps
•Tail lamps
•Brakelamps
•Turn signals
•Backup lamps
•License plate lamp
Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they will be replaced immediately. If a
bulb is removed for an extended period of time, contaminants may enter
the lamp housings and affect performance.
CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE
Refer to the Customer Assistance chapter for a list of Ford-approved
cleaners, polishes and waxes.
Cleaning the wheels
Wash with the same detergent as the body of your vehicle. Do not use
acid-based or alcohol-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, fuel or strong
detergents. Never use abrasives that will damage the finish of special
wheel surfaces. Use a tar remover to remove grease and tar.
The brushes used in some automatic car washes may damage the finish
on your wheels. Before going to a car wash, find out if the brushes are
abrasive.
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octane rating ........................73,87
quality ........................................74
running out of fuel ...................74
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ..................71
Fuses ............................................39
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) ...................80
Gauges .........................................10
battery voltage gauge ...............11
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................11
engine oil pressure gauge ........10
fuel gauge ..................................10
odometer ...................................12
speedometer .............................12
tachometer ................................13
trip odometer ............................12
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .......32
calculating .................................33
definition ...................................32
driving with a heavy load ........32
location ......................................32
GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) ...............32
calculating ............................32,33
definition ...................................32
driving with a heavy load ........32
location ......................................32
Hazard flashers ...........................37
Headlamps ...................................14
daytime running lights .............14
flash to pass ..............................15
high beam ..............................9,14
turning on and off ....................14
warning chime ............................9
Ignition .........................................87
positions of the ignition ...........15
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ................................75Instrument panel
lighting up panel
and interior ...............................15
Jump-starting your vehicle ........48
Keys
key in ignition chime .................9
positions of the ignition ...........15
Lamps
cargo lamps ...............................15
daytime running light ...............14
headlamps .................................14
headlamps, flash to pass ..........15
instrument panel, dimming .....15
replacing bulbs .........................76
Lights, warning and indicator ......4
anti-lock brakes (ABS) .........8,26
brake ............................................5
charging system ..........................5
check coolant ..............................4
door ajar ......................................9
engine oil pressure .....................4
fuel reset .....................................9
high beam ...................................9
low fuel ........................................4
safety belt ...................................5
service engine soon .................6,7
turn signal indicator ...................9
Load limits ...................................32
GAWR ........................................32
GVWR ........................................32
trailer towing ............................32
Lubricant specifications ........86,87
Motorcraft parts .....................77,84
Octane rating ..............................73
Odometer .....................................12
Overdrive .....................................20
Parking brake ..............................27
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ......84
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .................................42
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ......64
Index
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