2012 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 low beam 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 toward you to
deactivate.
P
Lights
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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.
Lights
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Passenger compartment fuse panel
The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel by
the brake pedal. Remove the panel cover to access the fuses.
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
RatingProtected circuits
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
Roadside Emergencies
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
6 20A* Park lamp feeds, Instrument panel
(IP) fuse #41, Warning chime
module, Trailer tow running lamp
relay coil, IP dimmer module
7 20A* Ignition coils, Radio capacitors
8 — Not used
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** Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
module - Hydromax
40A** Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
module - Hydroboost
17 20A** Horn feed
18 20A** Transmission control indicator
light, Tow/haul switch, Backup
lamp feed
19 — Not used
20 30A** PCM relay coil, PCM relay (PDB
fuses#3,5,7,18)
21 20A** Fuel pump motor, Fuel injectors
22 20A** Diagnostic tool connector, Cigar
lighter feed
23 40A** Blower motor feed
Roadside Emergencies
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Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ............................80
Emergency Flashers ...................65
Emission control system ..........114
Engine ........................................131
cleaning .....................................92
coolant .....................................101
fail-safe cooling .......................105
idle speed control .....................98
lubrication specifications .......128
refill capacities ........................128
service points ......................94–95
Engine oil ....................................96
checking and adding ................96
dipstick ......................................96
filter, specifications ..........97, 127
recommendations .....................97
refill capacities ........................128
specifications ..........................128
Event data recording ....................5
Exhaust fumes ............................54
F
Fail safe cooling ........................105
Fluid capacities .........................128
Fuel ............................................107
calculating fuel economy .......111
capacity ...................................128
choosing the right fuel ...........109
detergent in fuel .....................110
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...................................107, 111
filter, specifications ........106, 127
improving fuel economy ........111
octane rating ...................109, 131
quality ......................................110
running out of fuel .................110
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................107Fuses ......................................66–67
G
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................111
Gauges .........................................13
H
Hazard flashers ...........................65
Headlamps ...................................20
daytime running lights .............20
flash to pass ..............................21
high beam .................................20
turning on and off ....................20
I
Ignition .................................51, 131
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................115
Instrument panel
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................21
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ........80
K
Keys
positions of the ignition ...........51
L
Lamps
daytime running light ...............20
headlamps .................................20
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headlamps, flash to pass ..........21
instrument panel, dimming .....21
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ............56
Loading instructions ...................47
Load limits ...................................42
Lubricant specifications ...........128
Lug nuts ......................................79
M
Message center ...........................16
english/metric button ...............18
system check button ................18
warning messages .....................18
Motorcraftparts ......................127
O
Octane rating ............................109
Oil (see Engine oil) ....................96
P
Parking brake ..............................57
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........127
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .................................70
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ....117
fluid, refill capacity ................128
fluid, specifications .................128
R
Relays ....................................66, 74
Roadside assistance ....................64S
Safety defects, reporting ............91
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............143
Servicing your vehicle ................93
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................127, 131
Special notice ................................5
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................128
Speed control ..............................23
Starting your vehicle ............51–53
jump starting ............................80
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................22
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................22
Tires .......................................25–26
alignment ..................................35
care ............................................31
changing ..............................74, 77
checking the pressure ..............30
inflating .....................................27
replacing ..............................33, 78
rotating ......................................36
safety practices .........................34
sidewall information .................37
snow tires and chains ..............42
spare tire ...................................74
terminology ...............................26
tire grades .................................26
treadwear ............................25, 32
Towing .........................................48
trailer towing ............................48
wrecker ......................................83
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