2000 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS odometer

Speedometer
Indicates the current vehicle speed.
Odometer
Registers the total kilometers
(miles) of the vehicle.
Trip odometer
Registers the kilometers (miles) of
individual journeys. To reset,
depress the control.
0
000000000
MPH
20km/h
406080
100
120
140
160
0
10 20304050
60
70
80
90
100
Instrumentation
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The amount of empty reserve varies and should not be relied
upon to increase driving range. When refueling your vehicle after
the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be able to refuel
the full amount of the advertised capacity of the fuel tank due to
the empty reserve still present in the tank.
For consistent results when filling the fuel tank:
•Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each time
the tank is filled.
•Allow three automatic click-offs when filling.
•Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating.
•Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand.
•Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the
same direction each time you fill up.
•Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time.
Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent.
Calculating fuel economy
1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading
(in kilometers or miles).
2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (in liters
or gallons).
3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and record
the current odometer reading.
4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer
reading.
5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel
economy:
Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total kilometers
traveled.
Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used.
Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (city
or highway). This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle’s fuel
economy under current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping records
during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fuel
economy. In general, lower temperatures give lower fuel economy.
Maintenance and care
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filter, specifications .............85,92
gauge .........................................12
improving fuel economy ..........82
low fuel warning light ................6
octane rating ........................81,95
quality ........................................81
running out of fuel ...................82
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .......................79
Fuses .......................................41,42
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) ...................82
Gauges .........................................12
battery voltage gauge ...............13
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................13
engine oil pressure gauge ........12
fuel gauge ..................................12
odometer ...................................14
speedometer .............................14
tachometer ................................15
trip odometer ............................14
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .......33
calculating .................................35
definition ...................................33
driving with a heavy load ........33
location ......................................33
GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating) ............................33
calculating ............................33,35
definition ...................................33
driving with a heavy load ........33
location ......................................33
Hazard flashers ...........................39
Headlamps ...................................16
daytime running lights .............16
flash to pass ..............................17
high beam ............................11,16
turning on and off ....................16
warning chime ..........................11
Ignition .........................................95positions of the ignition ...........17
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ................................89
Instrument panel
cluster ..........................................6
lighting up
panel and interior .....................17
Jump-starting your vehicle ........52
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............11
positions of the ignition ...........17
Lamps
cargo lamps ...............................17
daytime running light ...............16
headlamps .................................16
headlamps, flash to pass ..........17
instrument panel, dimming .....17
replacing bulbs .........................90
Lights, warning and indicator ......6
anti-lock brakes (ABS) .......10,28
brake ............................................7
charging system ..........................7
check coolant ..............................6
door ajar ....................................10
engine oil pressure .....................6
fuel reset ...................................11
high beam .................................11
low fuel ........................................6
safety belt ...................................7
service engine soon .................8,9
turn signal indicator .................11
Load limits ...................................33
GAWR ........................................33
GVWR ........................................33
trailer towing ............................33
Lubricant specifications ........94,95
Motorcraft parts .....................85,92
Octane rating ..............................81
Odometer .....................................14
Overdrive .....................................22
Parking brake ..............................29
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ......92
Index
99

Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .................................44
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ......69
fluid, refill capacity ..................93
fluid, specifications ..............94,95
Relays .....................................41,48
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............11
Safety defects, reporting ............97
Safety restraints
warning light and chime .......7,11
Servicing your vehicle ................57
Spark plugs, specifications ....92,95
Special notice ...........................3,96
Specification chart,
lubricants ................................94,95
Speed control ..............................18
Speedometer ...............................14
Starting your vehicle .............23,25
jump starting ............................52
Tachometer .................................15
Tires ...................................48,75,76
changing ...............................48,49
checking the pressure ..............76
replacing ...............................50,77rotating ......................................77
snow tires and chains ..............78
tire grades .................................76
treadwear ..................................75
Towing ....................................35,76
trailer towing ............................35
wrecker ......................................56
Transmission ...............................30
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) ...............................70
fluid, refill capacities ................93
lubricant specifications ............95
Trip odometer .............................14
Turn signal ..................................11
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ............................................95
Vehicle loading ............................33
Ventilating your vehicle .............26
Warning chimes ...........................11
Warning lights (see Lights) .........6
Water, Driving through ...............38
Windshield washer
fluid and wipers
operation ...................................21
Wrecker towing ...........................56
Index
100