2001 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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Filling the tank
The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to
the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in theRefill Capacities
section of theCapacities and specificationschapter.
The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and the
empty reserve combined. Indicated capacity is the difference in the
amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates
empty. Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fuel
tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty.
The amount of usable fuel in the 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:
•Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling,
an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running.
•Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each time
the tank is filled.
•Allow no more than 2 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.
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check engine/service engine
soon light ....................................8
cleaning .....................................92
coolant .......................................64
fail-safe coolant ........................68
idle speed control .....................73
lubrication specifications ...95–96
refill capacities ..........................94
service points ............................58
starting after a collision ...........39
Engine block heater ...................25
Engine oil ....................................58
checking and adding ................58
dipstick ......................................58
filter, specifications ............60, 93
recommendations .....................60
refill capacities ..........................94
specifications ......................95–96
Exhaust fumes ............................25
F
Fail safe cooling ..........................68
Fluid capacities ...........................94
Fuel ..............................................80
calculating fuel economy .........83
capacity .....................................94
choosing the right fuel .............82
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates ...................86
detergent in fuel .......................83
filling your vehicle with fuel ...80,
84
filter, specifications ............87, 93
fuel pump shut-off switch .......39
gauge .........................................11
improving fuel economy ..........83
low fuel warning light ................6
octane rating .................82, 96–97
quality ........................................82running out of fuel ...................83
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .......................80
Fuses ......................................41–42
G
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) .....................................83
Gauges .........................................11
battery voltage gauge ...............12
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................12
engine oil pressure gauge ........11
fuel gauge ..................................11
odometer ...................................13
speedometer .............................13
tachometer ................................14
trip odometer ............................13
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
H
Hazard flashers ...........................39
Headlamps ...................................15
daytime running lights .............15
flash to pass ..............................16
high beam ...........................10, 15
turning on and off ....................15
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warning chime ..........................10
I
Ignition .............................16, 96–97
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ..........................................90
Instrument panel
cluster ..........................................6
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................16
J
Jack ..............................................48
positioning .................................48
storage .......................................48
Jump-starting your vehicle ........52
K
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............10
positions of the ignition ...........16
L
Lamps
cargo lamps ...............................16
daytime running light ...............15
headlamps .................................15
headlamps, flash to pass ..........16
instrument panel, dimming .....16
replacing bulbs .........................91
Lights, warning and indicator ......6
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ........9, 28
brake ............................................7
charging system ..........................7
check coolant ..............................6
door ajar ......................................9engine oil pressure .....................6
fuel reset ...................................10
high beam .................................10
low fuel ........................................6
safety belt ...................................7
service engine soon ....................8
turn signal indicator .................10
Load limits ...................................33
GAWR ........................................33
GVWR ........................................33
trailer towing ............................33
Lubricant specifications .......95–96
M
Motorcraft parts ....................87, 93
O
Octane rating ..............................82
Odometer .....................................13
Oil (see Engine oil) ....................58
Overdrive .....................................21
P
Parking brake ..............................29
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ......93
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ..........................................44
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ......70
fluid, refill capacity ..................94
fluid, specifications .............95–96
R
Relays ....................................41, 48
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S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................10
Safety defects, reporting ............99
Safety restraints
warning light and chime ......7, 10
Servicing your vehicle ................57
Spark plugs,
specifications ...................93, 96–97
Special notice ..........................3, 98
Specification chart,
lubricants ...............................95–96
Speed control ..............................17
Speedometer ...............................13
Starting your vehicle ............22–24
jump starting ............................52
T
Tachometer .................................14
Tires .................................48, 76–77
changing ....................................48
checking the pressure ..............77
replacing ..............................49, 78
rotating ......................................78
snow tires and chains ..............79
tire grades .................................77treadwear ..................................76
Towing ...................................35, 77
trailer towing ............................35
wrecker ......................................56
Transmission ...............................30
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) ...............................71
fluid, refill capacities ................94
lubricant specifications ......95–96
Trip odometer .............................13
Turn signal ..................................10
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ............................................97
Vehicle loading ............................33
Ventilating your vehicle .............26
W
Warning chimes ...........................10
Warning lights (see Lights) .........6
Water, Driving through ...............38
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
operation ...................................20
Wrecker towing ...........................56
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