2015 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS emergency towing

Do not exceed a maximum distance of 50miles (80 kilometers) and maximumspeed of 35 mph (56 km/h) when towingyour vehicle from the front with the rearwheels on the ground. If you must exceedthe maximum distance or speed, aqualified technician must remove thedriveshaft. This prevents transmissiondamage.
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS
Emergency Towing
If your vehicle becomes inoperable(without access to wheel dollies,car-hauling trailer, or flatbed transportvehicle), it can be flat-towed (all wheelson the ground, regardless of the powertrainand transmission configuration) under thefollowing conditions:
•Your vehicle is facing forward fortowing in a forward direction.
•Place the transmission in position N. Ifyou cannot move the transmission intoN, you may need to override it.
•Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
•Maximum distance is 50 miles (80kilometers).
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Hydromax
WARNINGS
Carefully read cautionary informationon product label. For MEDICALEMERGENCY INFORMATION contacta physician or Poison Control Centerimmediately; on Ford-Motorcraft™products call: 1-800-959-3673 (FORD).Failure to follow these instructions mayresult in personal injury.
Use of any brake fluid other than thatindicated for your brake system willcause permanent damage.
Do not let the reservoir for the mastercylinder run dry. This may cause thebrakes to fail and result in personalinjury.
Chassis with gross vehicle weight ratingsof 20500 pounds (9299 kilograms),22000 pounds (9979 kilograms), 24000pounds (10886 kilograms) and 26000pounds (11793 kilograms) are equippedwith Hydromax Brake Booster Systemsand must use Motorcraft DOT 5.1 MotorVehicle Brake Fluid or equivalent meetingFord Specification ESD-M6C57-A. SeeCapacities and Specifications (page114).
Add fluid up to the bottom of the ringslocated at the top of the reservoir. Do notfill above this line.
•Use only DOT 5.1 brake fluid that iscertified to meet Ford specifications.
•A clear gel-like substance in thehydraulic brake master cylinderreservoir may appear on some vehicles.This substance is a silicone baselubricant used during assembly of themaster cylinder. It will float on top ofthe brake hydraulic fluid in the mastercylinder. This condition is normal andin no way affects the operation of thebrake system. It does not require anyservice.
•Brake system fluid should be replacedon a regular basis to maintain optimumbraking performance, especially underheavy-duty driving conditions such asfrequent steep grades or heavy towingloads. See Scheduled Maintenance(page 121).
Hydroboost
Chassis with gross vehicle weight ratingsof 16000 pounds (7257 kilograms), 18000pounds (8165 kilograms) and 19500pounds (8845 kilograms) are equippedwith Hydroboost Brake Booster Systemsand must use Motorcraft HighPerformance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle BrakeFluid or equivalent meeting FordSpecification WSS-M6C62-A.
Add brake fluid from a clean unopenedcontainer until the level reaches MAX. Donot fill above this line. Use only DOT 3brake fluid that is certified to meet Fordspecifications.
Brake system fluid should be replaced ona regular basis to maintain optimumbraking performance, especially underheavy-duty driving conditions such asfrequent steep grades or heavy towingloads. See Scheduled Maintenance(page 121).
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There are four Extended Service Plans withdifferent levels of coverage. Ask yourauthorized dealer for details.
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You take advantage of replacementtransportation if your vehicle is at yourauthorized dealer for same day coveredrepairs.
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Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................20Failure to Start........................................................21Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes...................21Important Ventilating Information..................21Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving..................................................................21Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary............................................................21Starting and Stopping the Engine...........20General Information............................................20Steering Wheel..................................................8Symbols Glossary.............................................3
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications..............110The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)..........................57Tire Care............................................................90Glossary of Tire Terminology............................91Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading...............................................................90Information Contained on the TireSidewall..............................................................92Temperature A B C...............................................91Traction AA A B C.................................................90Treadwear..............................................................90TiresSee: Wheels and Tires.......................................90Towing a Trailer...............................................42Load Placement...................................................42Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......48Emergency Towing..............................................48Towing................................................................42Transmission Code Designation..............113Transmission....................................................29TransmissionSee: Transmission................................................29Transporting the Vehicle..............................47
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Under Hood Overview...................................72Commercial chassis............................................73Motorhome chassis.............................................72
Using Cruise Control.....................................35Switching Cruise Control Off...........................35Switching Cruise Control On............................35Using Snow Chains......................................105Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only)...........................57
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Vehicle Care.....................................................86General Information...........................................86Vehicle Certification Label.........................112Vehicle Identification Number..................112Vehicle Storage...............................................87Battery.....................................................................88Body..........................................................................88Brakes.......................................................................88Cooling system.....................................................88Engine......................................................................88Fuel system............................................................88General.....................................................................87Miscellaneous.......................................................88Removing Vehicle From Storage...................88Tires..........................................................................88VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number..............112
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Warning Lamps and Indicators..................13Anti-Lock Braking System..................................13Battery.......................................................................13Brake Reserve System.........................................14Brake System..........................................................14Cruise Control.........................................................14Direction Indicator.................................................14Electronic Throttle Control................................14Fasten Safety Belt.................................................14High Beam...............................................................14Service Engine Soon............................................14Transmission Tow/Haul......................................15WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior................................86See: Wipers and Washers....................................9Wheel NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................106Wheels and Tires...........................................90Technical Specifications.................................109
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