Note: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 ignition off before fueling. An inaccurate reading results if
the engine is left running.
•Use the same fill rate (low–medium–high) each time the tank is filled.
•Allow no more than two automatic click–offs when filling.
•Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time.
•When refueling a vehicle equipped with dual fuel tanks, if the two
tanks are not filled equally, the fuel gauge reading may fluctuate
slightly until the fuel level between the two tanks balances out and
becomes equal.
Note:For vehicles equipped with dual fuel tanks, engine performance
may degrade if fuel is not added to both tanks when refueling.
Results are most accurate when the filling method is consistent.
Calculating Fuel Economy
Do not measure fuel economy during the first 1000 miles
(1600 kilometers) of driving (this is your engine’s break-in period); a
more accurate measurement is obtained after 2000–3000 miles
(3200–4800 kilometers). Also, fuel expense, frequency of fill-ups or fuel
gauge readings are not accurate ways to measure fuel economy.
1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading.
2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added.
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.
5. Calculate fuel economy as follows:
•Standard: Divide miles traveled by gallons used.
•Metric: Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by kilometers
traveled.
Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (city
or highway). This provides an accurate estimate of the vehicle’s fuel
economy under current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping records
during summer and winter shows how temperature impacts fuel
economy. In general, lower temperatures mean lower fuel economy.
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TOWING A TRAILER
WARNING:Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on
the certification label.
WARNING:Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended
gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could
result in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss
of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury.
Your vehicle’s load capacity is designated by weight, not by volume, so
you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle.
Second-unit bodies are not included in maximum trailer weight ratings.
The weight of the additional body must be subtracted from the maximum
trailer weight.
Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle’s engine,
transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect these
components periodically during, and after, any towing operation.
Load Placement
To help minimize how trailer movement affects the vehicle when driving:
•Load the heaviest items closest to the trailer floor.
•Load the heaviest items so they are centered between the left and
right side trailer tires.
•Load the heaviest items above the trailer axles or just slightly forward
toward the trailer tongue. Do not allow the final trailer tongue weight
to go above or below 10–15% of the loaded trailer weight.
RECOMMENDED TOWING WEIGHTS
Model Maximum
GVWR - lb (kg)Maximum
GCWR
F-650 Pro-Loader (Kick-Up
Frame)20500–26000
(9299–11792)
*
F-650 Pro-Loader (Straight
Frame)/F-650 Straight Frame20500–29000
(9299–13154)*
F-750 25999–37000
(11793–16783)*
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Proper tire inflation, toe-in adjustment, loads, and road speeds are
important factors governing tire mileage, steering ease and
maneuverability.
Tire Loading
WARNING:Loading tires beyond their rated capacity decreases
tire life requiring more frequent replacement of tires. Overloading
creates an unsafe condition that may result in sudden air loss from a
tire failure resulting in an accident that could cause property damage,
personal injury or death.
Note:Your GAW/GVW rating is correct at the time of your vehicle
production, and reflects the exact rating of the tires specified. When
replacing tires, make sure that the replacement tire load rating (listed in
pounds and kilograms on the tire sidewall) is the same or higher than
the tire that is removed. Failure to do so adversely affects maximum load
carrying capacity. Tires with the same size specification do not always
have the same load specification.
Matching Tires
Dual Tires:Dual tires should be matched using tires of equivalent size.
Tires which differ more than
1 4inch (6 millimeters) in diameter or3 4inch (19 millimeters) in circumference should not be mounted on the
same dual wheel assembly.
Mixing:Never mix bias and radial tires on this vehicle. Never mix
different tire sizes or constructions on the same axle.
Rotation:
Rotation is always advisable:
•If front (steering) axle tires become irregularly worn, move to rear
position.
•In a dual assembly, reverse the position of the tires if one tire wears
much faster than its mate.
•On the drive axle, if heel and toe wear or alternate lug wear occurs,
rotating the tires from one end of the axle to the other end of the
axle may help even out this wear.
Rotation may not advisable:
•Front (Steering) Axle:Tires must be removed when tread is worn
to 4/32 inch (3 millimeters) or less. Retread or rotate worn tires to
drive position. Retreaded tires are not recommended to be used on
steering axles.
•Rear Axles:Tires must be removed when tread is worn to 2/32 inch
(2 millimeters).
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Exhaust fumes ..........................104
F
Fail safe cooling ........................222
Fan, Engine Cooling .................219
Filter
fuel ...........................................232
Fuel
cap ...........................................118
capacity ...................................277
filler funnel .............................116
filling your vehicle with fuel ..118
octane rating ...................116, 263
quality ......................................114
running out of fuel .................116
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................113
Fuses ..........................194–195, 203
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............118
Gauges ...................................64, 66
H
Hazard flashers .........................185
Headlamps ...................................56
aiming ......................................239
bulb specifications ..................241
daytime running lights .............57
flash to pass ..............................56
replacing bulbs .......................239
turning on and off ....................56
Head restraints ...........................92
Heating ........................................88
Hood ..........................................215I
Ignition ...............................103, 263
Information displays ...................74
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................247
cluster ........................................68
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................57
J
Joining two calls
(multiparty/conference call) ....328
Jump-starting your vehicle ......185
K
Keys
positions of the ignition .........103
L
Lamps ..........................................56
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................241
daytime running light ...............57
headlamps .................................56
headlamps, flash to pass ..........56
instrument panel, dimming .....57
interior lamps .....................58–59
replacing bulbs .......................239
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................58
LATCH anchors ...........................36
Lights, warning and indicator ....68
Load limits .................................174
Locks
childproof ..................................40
doors ..........................................53
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