2003 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS door lock

Child Safety Door
Lock/UnlockInterior Luggage
Compartment Release
Symbol
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Emission SystemEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check fuel capLow tire warning
Introduction
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Low fuel:Illuminates when the fuel
level in the fuel tank is at, or near
empty (refer toFuel gaugein this
chapter).
Fuel reset:Illuminates when the
fuel pump shut-off switch has been
triggered. For more information
refer toFuel pump shut-off switch
in theRoadside Emergencies
chapter.
Door ajar:Illuminates when the
ignition is in the ON position and
any door is open.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
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.
LOW
FUEL
FUEL
RESET
DOOR
AJAR
Instrumentation
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ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS
Aluminum wheels or covers are coated with a clearcoat paint finish. In
order to maintain their shine:
•Clean weekly with Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37–A),
which is available from your dealer. Heavy dirt and brake dust
accumulation may require agitation with a sponge. Rinse thoroughly
with a strong stream of water.
•Never apply any cleaning chemical to hot or warm wheel rims or
covers.
•Some automatic car washes may cause damage to the finish on your
wheel rims or covers. Chemical-strength cleaners, or cleaning
chemicals, in combination with brush agitation to remove brake dust
and dirt, could wear away the clearcoat finish over time.
•Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high caustic-based wheel
cleaners, steel wool, fuels or strong household detergent.
•To remove tar and grease, use Ford Extra Strength Tar and Road Oil
Removal (B7A-19520–AA), available from your dealer.
ENGINE
Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt
buildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing:
•Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. The
high-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause
damage.
•Do not spray a hot engine with cold water to avoid cracking the
engine block or other engine components.
•Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (ZC-20) on all parts
that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean.
•Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in the
running engine may cause internal damage.
UNDERBODY
Flush the complete underside of your vehicle frequently. Keep body and
door drain holes free from packed dirt.
Cleaning
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .......................24
Air cleaner filter ...................83, 88
Ambulance packages ....................5
Antifreeze (see
Engine coolant) ..........................61
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ................................24
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive ...................................28
fluid, adding ..............................81
fluid, checking ..........................81
fluid, refill capacities ................89
fluid, specification ....................92
Axle
lubricant specifications ......91–92
refill capacities ..........................89
B
Battery .........................................59
acid, treating emergencies .......59
jumping a disabled battery ......48
maintenance-free ......................59
replacement, specifications .....88
servicing ....................................59
Brakes ....................................23, 25
anti-lock .....................................24
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light .................25
fluid, checking and adding ......79
fluid, refill capacities ................89
fluid, specifications .............91–92
lubricant specifications ......91–92
shift interlock ............................27
Bulbs ............................................15
C
Calculating load ..........................32Capacities for refilling fluids ......89
Changing a tire ...........................45
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ................54
wheels ........................................54
Coolant
checking and adding ................61
refill capacities ....................65, 89
specifications ......................91–92
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................17
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................14
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid ...81
engine oil ...................................57
Doors
lubricant specifications ............91
Driveline universal joint
and slip yoke ...............................82
Driving under special
conditions ....................................30
through water ...........................30
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ............................48
Emission control system ............76
Engine ..........................................92
cleaning .....................................54
coolant .......................................61
fail-safe coolant ........................66
idle speed control .....................59
lubrication specifications ...91–92
refill capacities ..........................89
service points ............................56
starting after a collision ...........36
Index
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