2006 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS turn signal

Introduction 3
Instrument Cluster 8
Warning and control lights 8
Gauges 12
Lights 15
Headlamps 15
Turn signal control 16
Bulb replacement 16
Driver Controls 17
Windshield wiper/washer control 17
Steering wheel adjustment 17
Speed control 18
Tires, Wheels and Loading 21
Tire Information 22
Tire Inflation 23
Changing tires 27
Lug Nut Torque 31
Vehicle loading 40
Trailer towing 47
Driving 50
Starting 50
Brakes 54
Transmission operation 58
Roadside Emergencies 63
Getting roadside assistance 63
Hazard flasher switch 63
Fuel pump shut-off switch 64
Fuses and relays 65
Jump starting 72
Wrecker towing 77
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Charging system:Illuminates when
the battery is not charging properly.
Transmission Tow/Haul Feature:
Illuminates when the Tow/Haul
feature has been activated. Refer to
theDrivingchapter for
transmission function and operation. If the light flashes steadily, have the
system serviced immediately, damage to the transmission could occur.
Speed control:Illuminates when
the speed control is activated. Turns
off when the speed control system
is deactivated.
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.
MINI MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAYS
With the ignition in the ON position, the mini message center, located on
your instrument cluster, displays text messages that alert you to possible
problems or malfunctions in your vehicle’s operating systems.
Note:The following warning messages will reappear on the display every
ten minutes.
Low fuel:Displays when the fuel
level in the fuel tank is at or near
empty (refer toFuel gaugein this
chapter).
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Flash to pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
switches in the vehicle during
headlamp and parklamp operation.
Move the control up or down to
adjust the intensity of the panel
lighting.
Move the control to the full upright
position, past detent, to turn on the
interior lamps.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
•Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
•Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
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Trailer lamps
Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles. Make sure all running
lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are working. See your
dealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for
hooking up trailer lamps.
Driving while you tow
When towing a trailer:
•Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut off
automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades.
•Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer.
•To eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear. This will also assist
in transmission cooling.
•Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
Servicing after towing
If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more
frequent service intervals. Refer to yourscheduled maintenance
informationfor more information.
Trailer towing tips
•Practice turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip to
get the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. When turning, make
wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles.
•Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached.
•If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear. Do
not apply the brakes continuously, as they may overheat and become
less effective.
•The trailer tongue weight should be 10–15% of the loaded trailer
weight.
•After you have traveled 50 miles (80 km), thoroughly check your
hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts.
•To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hot
weather while stopped in traffic, place the gearshift lever in P (Park).
•Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you must
park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer’s wheels.
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The fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
1 20A Turn signal relay coil, Turn
indicators, Body builder rear
turn/stop feeds
2 — Not used
3 — Not used
4 10A Instrument panel cluster
5 10A Body builder accessory feed
(accessory and run)
6 — Not used
7 15A Blower motor relay coil
8 — Not used
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5
7
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44 13 12 14
15 16 17
19 18
2021 22 23
25 24
26 27 28 29
31 30 32 33 3435
37
3638 3940
41
RELAY 1RELAY 2 RELAY 3 RELAY 4 RELAY 5
RELAY 7 RELAY 8 RELAY 9 RELAY 10 RELAY 6
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
9 20A Stoplamps: Trailer tow Electric
Brake controller feed, Body
builder rear turn/stop feeds, Body
builder stop lamp feed, Trailer
turn/stop fuse feeds
10 10A Instrument cluster memory,
Power brake assist lamp*
11 30A Wiper/Washer module, Wiper feed
12 — Not used
13 10A ABS module
14 10A Warning chime module, Power
brake assist module*, Instrument
cluster power, Instrument cluster
warning lamps, Transmission
control switch
15 15A Left turn signal feed
16 20A Body builder battery (+12V) feed
17 5A Body builder radio feed
18 — Not used
19 5A DRL relays
20 — Not used
21 15A Right turn signal feed
22 20A Trailer tow turn signals
23 10A Cluster run/start
24 — Not used
25 10A Right-hand low beam headlamp
feed
26 10A Speed control module, Brake shift
interlock actuator
27 2A Brake pressure switch/Speed
control
28 — Not used
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
29 — Not used
30 — Not used
31 10A Left-hand low beam headlamp
feed
32 10A Backup lamp feed
33 10A Reverse lamps
34 10A Trailer tow reverse lamps
35 20A Body builder high beam feed,
High beam indicator, DRL
36 — Not used
37 — Not used
38 10A Body builder accessory feed (run
only)
39 — Not used
40 — Not used
41 10A Instrument illumination
42 — Not used
43 — Not used
44 — Not used
Relay 1 — Left turn signal
Relay 2 — Right turn signal
Relay 3 — Trailer tow left turn signal
Relay 4 — Trailer tow right turn signal
Relay 5 — Not used
Relay 6 — DRL, Parking brake
Relay 7 — DRL on/off
Relay 8 — Not used
Relay 9 — Not used
Relay 10 — Not used
*Vehicles with Hydromax brake assist only
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Lamps
daytime running light ...............15
headlamps .................................15
headlamps, flash to pass ..........16
instrument panel, dimming .....16
replacing bulbs .........................16
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................16
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ............56
Load limits ...................................40
Loading instructions ...................47
Lubricant specifications ...119, 121
Lug nuts ......................................31
M
Message center ...........................10
Motorcraft parts ................104, 116
O
Octane rating ............................103
Oil (see Engine oil) ....................89
Overdrive .....................................18
P
Parking brake ..............................56
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....116
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .................................69
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ....110
fluid, refill capacity ................117
fluid, specifications .........119, 121R
Relays ....................................65, 72
Roadside assistance ....................63
S
Safety defects, reporting ............85
Servicing your vehicle ................87
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................116, 121
Special notice ................................5
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................119, 121
Speed control ..............................18
Starting your vehicle ......50–51, 53
jump starting ............................72
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................17
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................17
Tires .......................................21–22
alignment ..................................38
care ............................................37
changing ....................................27
checking the pressure ..............24
inspecting and inflating ...........23
label ...........................................36
replacing ..............................26, 29
rotating ......................................39
safety practices .........................38
sidewall information .................31
snow tires and chains ..............40
terminology ...............................22
tire grades .................................22
treadwear ............................21, 37
Towing .........................................47
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