2016 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS jump start

Driving Hints
Breaking-In........................................................51
Reduced Engine Performance...................51
Economical Driving.........................................51
Driving Through Water..................................52
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance.....................................53
Hazard Warning Flashers............................54
Jump Starting the Vehicle...........................54
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need..................57
In California (U.S. Only)...............................58
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)........................59
Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only).........................59
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada..........................................................60
Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature........................................................61
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only)................................................................61
Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)...............................................................62
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart.............................63
Changing a Fuse............................................80
Maintenance
General Information.......................................81
Under Hood Overview..................................82
Engine Oil Dipstick.........................................83
Engine Oil Check............................................83
Oil Change Indicator Reset.........................83
Engine Coolant Check..................................84
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck..............................................................87
Brake Fluid Check..........................................88
Power Steering Fluid Check.......................90
Fuel Filter............................................................91
Changing the 12V Battery.............................91
Changing the Engine Air Filter...................93
Vehicle Care
General Information.....................................94
Cleaning the Exterior....................................94
Cleaning the Engine......................................94
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.........................95
Vehicle Storage...............................................95
Wheels and Tires
Tire Care............................................................98
Using Snow Chains.......................................113
Changing a Road Wheel.............................114
Technical Specifications.............................117
Capacities and Specific-ations
Engine Specifications..................................118
Motorcraft Parts.............................................118
Vehicle Identification Number.................120
Vehicle Certification Label........................120
Transmission Code Designation..............121
Capacities and Specifications.................122
Extended Service Plan(ESP)
Extended Service Plan (ESP)..................126
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information.........128
Normal Scheduled Maintenance.............131
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance...............................................133
Scheduled Maintenance Record............135
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Vehicles Sold in the United States:Getting Roadside Assistance
To fully assist you should you have avehicle concern, Ford Motor Companyoffers a complimentary roadsideassistance program. This program isseparate from the New Vehicle LimitedWarranty. The service is available:
•24 hours a day, seven days a week.
•For the coverage period listed on theRoadside Assistance Card included inyour Owner's Manual portfolio.
Roadside Assistance covers:
•A flat tire change with a good spare, ifprovided with the vehicle (exceptvehicles supplied with a tire inflationkit).
•Battery jump start.
•Lock-out assistance (key replacementcost is the customer's responsibility).
•Fuel delivery — independent servicecontractors, if not prohibited by state,local or municipal law, shall deliver upto 2 gal (7.6 L) of gasoline or 5 gal(18.9 L) of diesel fuel to a disabledvehicle. Roadside Assistance limits fueldelivery service to two no-chargeoccurrences within a 12-month period.
•Winch out — available within 100 ft(30.5 m) of a paved or countymaintained road, no recoveries.
•Towing — independent servicecontractors, if not prohibited by state,local or municipal law, shall tow Fordeligible vehicles to an authorized dealerwithin 35 mi (56 km) of thedisablement location or to the nearest
authorized dealer. If a memberrequests a tow to an authorized dealerthat is more than 35 mi (56 km) fromthe disablement location, the membershall be responsible for any mileagecosts in excess of 35 mi (56 km).
Roadside Assistance includes up to $200for a towed trailer if the disabled eligiblevehicle requires service at the nearestauthorized dealer. If the towing vehicle isoperational but the trailer is not, then thetrailer does not qualify for any roadsideservices.
Vehicles Sold in the United States:Using Roadside Assistance
Complete the roadside assistanceidentification card and place it in yourwallet for quick reference. This card is inthe owner's information portfolio in theglove compartment.
United States Ford vehicle customers whorequire Roadside Assistance, call1-800-241-3673.
If you need to arrange roadside assistancefor yourself, Ford Motor Companyreimburses a reasonable amount fortowing to the nearest dealership within35 mi (56 km). To obtain reimbursementinformation, United States Ford vehiclecustomers call 1-800-241-3673.Customers need to submit their originalreceipts.
Vehicles Sold in Canada: GettingRoadside Assistance
Canadian customers who require roadsideassistance, call 1-800-665-2006.
Vehicles Sold in Canada: UsingRoadside Assistance
For your convenience, you may completethe roadside assistance identification cardfound in the centerfold of your warrantyguide and retain for future reference.
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Canadian roadside coverage and benefitsmay differ from the U.S. coverage. If yourequire more information, please refer tothe coverage section of your warrantyguide, call us in Canada at1-800-665-2006, or visit our website atwww.ford.ca.
Sykes Assistance Services Corporationadministers the Roadside Assistanceprogram. You must receive coveredservices in Canada or the continentalUnited States. Coverage extends tovehicles that use public, non-seasonal,annually traveled roadways. RoadsideAssistance coverage does not extend tovehicles involved in cross-country driving,logging, autocross and any other form ofoff-road use. Well maintained roads andsurfaces help ensure safe travel for thesupplier, and allow their representativesto perform service as per the standardoperating procedures.
In Remote Locations
If our supplier cannot take your vehicle byroad to the nearest authorized dealership,transportation by rail or water may benecessary. The program covers a tow tothe dock or rail terminal and also to thedealership at the end of the trip.
For rail or water transportation, however,contact your authorized dealer to confirmif you are eligible for additional coveragebefore you authorize or pay for the service.
Call Ford Roadside Assistance at1-800-665-2006 for additionalinformation.
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
Note:The hazard warning flashers willoperate when the ignition is in any positionor if the key is not in the ignition. If usedwhen the engine is not running, the batterywill lose charge. As a result, there may beinsufficient power to restart your engine.
The hazard flasher control is located onthe steering column, just behind thesteering wheel. Use it when your vehicle iscreating a safety hazard for othermotorists.
•Press the flasher control and all frontand rear direction indicators flash.
•Press the flasher control again to turnthem off.
JUMP STARTING THE VEHICLE
WARNINGS
Batteries normally produce explosivegases which can cause personalinjury. Therefore, do not allowflames, sparks or lighted substances tocome near the battery. When working nearthe battery, always shield your face andprotect your eyes. Always provide correctventilation.
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WARNINGS
Keep batteries out of reach ofchildren. Batteries contain sulfuricacid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes orclothing. Shield your eyes when workingnear the battery to protect against possiblesplashing of acid solution. In case of acidcontact with skin or eyes, flushimmediately with water for a minimum of15 minutes and get prompt medicalattention. If acid is swallowed, call aphysician immediately.
Use only adequately sized cableswith insulated clamps.
Preparing Your Vehicle
Do not attempt to push-start yourautomatic transmission vehicle.
Note:Attempting to push-start a vehiclewith an automatic transmission may causetransmission damage.
Note:Use only a 12-volt supply to start yourvehicle.
Note:Do not disconnect the battery of thedisabled vehicle as this could damage thevehicle electrical system.
Park the booster vehicle close to the hoodof the disabled vehicle, making sure thetwo vehicles do not touch.
Connecting the Jumper Cables
WARNINGS
Do not attach the cables to fuel lines,engine rocker covers, the intakemanifold or electrical componentsas grounding points. Stay clear of movingparts. To avoid reverse polarityconnections, make sure that you correctlyidentify the positive (+) and negative (-)terminals on both the disabled and boostervehicles before connecting the cables.
WARNINGS
Do not attach the end of the positivecable to the studs or L-shaped eyeletlocated above the positive (+)terminal of your vehicle’s battery. Highcurrent may flow through and causedamage to the fuses.
Do not connect the end of thesecond cable to the negative (-)terminal of the battery to be jumped.A spark may cause an explosion of thegases that surround the battery.
Note:In the illustration, the bottom vehiclerepresents the booster vehicle.
1.Connect the positive (+) jumper cableto the positive (+) terminal of thedischarged battery.
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2.Connect the other end of the positive(+) cable to the positive (+) terminalof the booster vehicle battery.
3.Connect the negative (-) cable to thenegative (-) terminal of the boostervehicle battery.
4.Make the final connection of thenegative (-) cable to an exposed metalpart of the stalled vehicle's engine,away from the battery and the fuelinjection system, or connect thenegative (-) cable to a groundconnection point if available.
Jump Starting
1.Start the engine of the booster vehicleand rev the engine moderately, or pressthe accelerator gently to keep yourengine speed between 2000 and 3000RPM, as shown in your tachometer.
2.Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3.Once the disabled vehicle has beenstarted, run both vehicle engines for anadditional three minutes beforedisconnecting the jumper cables.
Removing the Jumper Cables
Remove the jumper cables in the reverseorder that they were connected.
1.Remove the negative (-) jumper cablefrom the disabled vehicle.
2.Remove the jumper cable on thenegative (-) terminal of the boostervehicle battery.
3.Remove the jumper cable from thepositive (+) terminal of the boostervehicle battery.
4.Remove the jumper cable from thepositive (+) terminal of the disabledvehicle battery.
5.Allow the engine to idle for at least oneminute.
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PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE RISINGCOST OF VEHICLE REPAIRS WITH A FORDEXTENDED SERVICE PLAN.
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)
More than 32 million Ford owners havediscovered the powerful protection of FordExtended Service Plan. It is the extendedservice plan backed by Ford MotorCompany, and provides peace of mindprotection beyond the New Vehicle LimitedWarranty coverage.
Ford ESP Can Quickly Pay for Itself
One service bill – the cost of parts andlabor – can easily exceed the price of yourFord Extended Service Plan. With Ford ESPyou minimize your risk for unexpectedrepair bills and rising repair costs.
Up to 1,000+ Covered VehicleComponents
There are four core Extended Service Planswith different levels of coverage. Ask yourauthorized dealer for details.
1.PremiumCARE - Our mostcomprehensive coverage. With over1,000 covered components, this planis so complete that we generally onlydiscuss what’s not covered.
2.ExtraCARE - Covers 113 components,and includes many high-tech items.
3.BaseCARE - Covers 84 components.
4.PowertrainCARE - Covers 29 criticalcomponents.
Ford Extended Service Plan is honored byall authorized Ford dealers in the U.S.,Canada and Mexico. It is the extendedservice plan authorized and backed by FordMotor Company.
That means you get:
•Reliable, quality service at any Ford orLincoln dealership
•Repairs performed by factory trainedtechnicians, using genuine parts
Rental Car Reimbursement
1st day Rental Benefit
You take advantage of replacementtransportation if your vehicle is at yourauthorized dealer for same day coveredrepairs.
Extended Rental Benefits
If your vehicle is kept overnight for coveredrepairs, you are eligible for rental carcoverage, including bumper to bumperwarranty repairs, and Field Service Actions.
Roadside Assistance
Exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance,including:
•Towing, flat-tire change and batteryjump starts
•Out of fuel and lock-out assistance.
•Travel expense reimbursement forlodging, meals and rental car.
•Destination assistance for taxi, shuttle,rental car coverage and emergencytransportation.
Transferable Coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your FordExtended Service Plan coverage expires,you can transfer any remaining coverageto the new owner. Whenever you sell yourvehicle, prospective buyers may have ahigher degree of confidence that vehiclewas properly maintained with Ford ESP,thereby improving resale value.
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Jump Starting the Vehicle...........................54Connecting the Jumper Cables.......................55Jump Starting........................................................56Preparing Your Vehicle.......................................55Removing the Jumper Cables.........................56
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Lighting Control................................................11Headlamp Flasher..................................................11High Beams..............................................................11Lighting.................................................................11Load Carrying..................................................38Load Limit.........................................................38Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer...................................................................38Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................114
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Maintenance.....................................................81General Information.............................................81Message CenterSee: Information Displays..................................18Mobile Communications Equipment.........7Motorcraft Parts.............................................118
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Normal Scheduled Maintenance.............131
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Oil Change Indicator Reset.........................83Resetting the Oil Life MonitoringSystem................................................................83Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check.........................................83Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature.........................................................61Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual.............61
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Parking Brake...................................................36
Perchlorate..........................................................5Power Steering Fluid Check.......................90Steering linkage lubrication points.................91Protecting the Environment.........................8
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Recommended Towing Weights..............45Reduced Engine Performance...................51Refueling............................................................27Fuel Filler Cap.........................................................27Replacement PartsRecommendation.........................................6Collision Repairs......................................................6Scheduled Maintenance and MechanicalRepairs...................................................................6Warranty on Replacement Parts......................6Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)................................................................62Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only).................................................................61Roadside Assistance.....................................53Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting RoadsideAssistance..........................................................53Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using RoadsideAssistance..........................................................53Vehicles Sold in the United States: GettingRoadside Assistance......................................53Vehicles Sold in the United States: UsingRoadside Assistance......................................53Roadside Emergencies................................53Running-InSee: Breaking-In.....................................................51Running Out of Fuel......................................26
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Safety Precautions........................................25Scheduled Maintenance Record............135Scheduled Maintenance............................128Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains...................................113Special Notices.................................................6New Vehicle Limited Warranty..........................6On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................6Special Instructions...............................................6
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