2008 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS instrument panel

HEADLAMP CONTROL
Turns the lamps off.
Turns on the parking lamps,
instrument panel lamps, license
plate lamps and tail lamps.
Turns the headlamps on.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
The daytime running light system turns the headlamps on, with a
reduced light output.
To activate:
•the ignition must be in the ON position and
•the headlamp system is in the OFF position or parking lamp position.
WARNING:Always remember to turn on your headlamps at
dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Light
(DRL) System does not activate your tail lamps and generally may not
provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate
your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
High beams
Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate. Pull
the lever towards you to deactivate.
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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 parking lamp
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.
Note:If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is
installed, the dimmer switch requires re-calibration. Rotate the dimmer
switch from the full dim position to the full Dome/ON position to reset.
This will ensure that your displays are visible under all lighting
conditions.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
•Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
•Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
BULB REPLACEMENT
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
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To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel
cover.
The fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
1 20A Turn/stop lamps, 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
1234
5
7
689101142
43
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: Vehicle turn/stop
lamps, Body builder rear turn/stop
feeds, Body builder stop lamp
feed
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
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/accessory
24 — Not used
25 10A Body builder right-hand low beam
headlamp feed
26 10A Brake shift interlock actuator
27 — Not used
28 — Not used
29 — Not used
30 — Not used
31 10A Body builder left-hand low beam
headlamp feed
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
32 10A Backup lamp feed
33 10A Reverse lamps
34 10A Trailer tow reverse lamps, Body
builder reverse gear
35 20A Body builder high beam feed,
High beam indicator
36 — Not used
37 — Not used
38 10A Body builder run feed
39 — Not used
40 — Not used
41 10A Instrument illumination
42 — Not used
43 — Not used
44 — Not used
Relay 1 — Trailer tow right turn signal
Relay 2 — Trailer tow left turn signal
Relay 3 — Right turn signal
Relay 4 — Left turn signal
Relay 5 — Not used
Relay 6 — Not used
Relay 7 — Not used
Relay 8 — Not used
Relay 9 — DRL on/off
Relay 10 — DRL, Parking brake
*Vehicles with Hydromax brake assist only
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
1 5A* Power brake assist module***
2 10A* A/C compressor clutch
3 20A* A/C clutch relay coil, Mass Air
Flow Sensor (MAFS) with IAT,
Vapor Management Valve, Engine
Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen
(HEGO) sensor #11, HEGO #21
4 5A* Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
memory
5 20A* PCM power
6 20A* Park lamp feeds, Instrument panel
fuse #41, Warning chime module,
Trailer tow running lamp relay
coil, I/P dimmer module
7 20A* Ignition coils, Radio capacitors
8 10A* Stoplamp switch (logic): Power
brake assist module***, Speed
control module, PCM, Anti-lock
Brake System (ABS) module,
Brake shift interlock actuator
9 10A* Starter main relay coil, Starter
ground relay coil
10 20A* Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
11 20A* Fuel pump relay coil, PCM power
12 25A* Trailer tow back-up lamps feed, IP
- backup lamp feed
13 30A** Trailer tow electric brake
controller feed
14 60A** IP battery feed (fuse #9, 15, 21)
15 20A Trailer tow park lamps
16 60A** ABS module
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cleaning .....................................88
coolant .......................................95
fail-safe cooling .......................100
idle speed control .....................93
lubrication specifications .......121
refill capacities ........................121
service points ............................90
Engine oil ....................................91
checking and adding ................91
dipstick ......................................91
filter, specifications ..........92, 120
recommendations .....................92
refill capacities ........................121
specifications ..........................121
Event data recording ....................5
Exhaust fumes ............................50
F
Fail safe cooling ........................100
Fluid capacities .........................121
Fuel ............................................101
calculating fuel economy .......105
capacity ...................................121
choosing the right fuel ...........104
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................108
detergent in fuel .....................105
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...................................101, 106
filter, specifications ........101, 120
improving fuel economy ........105
octane rating ...................104, 124
quality ......................................104
running out of fuel .................105
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................101
Fuses ............................................62G
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................105
Gauges .........................................13
transmission fluid
temperature gauge ...................16
H
Hazard flashers ...........................61
Headlamps ...................................16
daytime running lights .............16
flash to pass ..............................17
high beam .................................16
turning on and off ....................16
I
Ignition .................................48, 124
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................110
Instrument panel
cluster ..........................................8
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................17
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ........75
K
Keys
positions of the ignition ...........48
L
Lamps
daytime running light ...............16
headlamps .................................16
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headlamps, flash to pass ..........17
instrument panel, dimming .....17
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ............53
Load limits ...................................39
Loading instructions ...................43
Lubricant specifications ...........121
Lug nuts ......................................75
M
Message center ...........................11
Motorcraft parts ................101, 120
O
Octane rating ............................104
Oil (see Engine oil) ....................91
Overdrive .....................................19
P
Parking brake ..............................54
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....120
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .................................66
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ....112
fluid, refill capacity ................121
fluid, specifications .................121
R
Relays ....................................62, 69
Roadside assistance ....................61
S
Safety defects, reporting ......86–87Servicing your vehicle ................89
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................120, 124
Special notice ................................4
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................121
Speed control ..............................19
Starting your vehicle ............48–50
jump starting ............................75
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................18
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................18
Tires .......................................22–23
alignment ..................................32
care ............................................28
changing ....................................71
checking the pressure ..............27
inflating .....................................24
replacing ..............................30, 73
rotating ......................................32
safety practices .........................31
sidewall information .................33
snow tires and chains ..............38
spare tire ...................................69
terminology ...............................23
tire grades .................................23
treadwear ............................22, 29
Towing .........................................44
trailer towing ............................44
wrecker ......................................80
Transmission ...............................55
automatic operation .................19
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ......55
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................115
fluid, refill capacities ..............121
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