2020 FORD F-53 cruise control

Introduction
About This Manual
..........................................5
Symbols Glossary ............................................
5
Data Recording ..................................................
7
Perchlorate ........................................................
11
Ford Credit ........................................................
12
Replacement Parts Recommendation ........................................................................\
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12
Special Notices ...............................................
12
Mobile Communications Equipment ........................................................................\
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13
Export Unique Options ................................
14
Environment
Protecting the Environment .......................
15
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ...................
16
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control ..............................................
16
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control ............................................................
17
Information Display Control .......................
17
Horn .....................................................................
17
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers ........................................
18
Windshield Washers .....................................
18
Lighting
Lighting Control ..............................................
19
Autolamps ........................................................
19
Instrument Lighting Dimmer ....................
20
Daytime Running Lamps ............................
20
Direction Indicators ......................................
20
Instrument Cluster
Gauges ................................................................
21
Warning Lamps and Indicators ................
24
Audible Warnings and Indicators ............
26Information Displays
General Information
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27
Information Messages ................................
30
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information .....................................
34
Ignition Switch ................................................
34
Starting a Gasoline Engine ........................
34
Engine Block Heater .....................................
36
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions .......................................
38
Fuel Quality .....................................................
38
Running Out of Fuel .....................................
39
Refueling ..........................................................
40
Fuel Consumption .........................................
41
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law ..................................................
43
Catalytic Converter ......................................
44
Transmission
Automatic Transmission .............................
47
Brakes
General Information ......................................
51
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes ........................................................................\
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51
Parking Brake ..................................................
52
Hill Start Assist ...............................................
52
Traction Control
Principle of Operation .................................
54
Using Traction Control ................................
54
Stability Control
Principle of Operation .................................
55
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Cruise Control
What Is Cruise Control
.................................57
Switching Cruise Control On and Off ........................................................................\
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57
Setting the Cruise Control Speed ............
57
Canceling the Set Speed ............................
57
Resuming the Set Speed ...........................
58
Cruise Control Indicators ............................
58
Using Adaptive Cruise Control .................
58
Driving Aids
Driver Alert .......................................................
65
Lane Keeping System .................................
66
Steering ............................................................
69
Pre-Collision Assist ......................................
70
Load Carrying
Load Limit .........................................................
75
Towing
Towing a Trailer .............................................
80
Recommended Towing Weights ..............
81
Essential Towing Checks ...........................
84
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels ......
86
Driving Hints
Reduced Engine Performance ..................
87
Economical Driving .......................................
87
Breaking-In ......................................................
88
Driving Through Water ................................
88
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance ...................................
90
Hazard Flashers ..............................................
91
Jump Starting the Vehicle ...........................
91
Transporting the Vehicle ............................
93
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ................
95In California (U.S. Only)
..............................
96
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) .......................
97
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .........................................................
98
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
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99
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
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99
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
100
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart ...........................
101
Changing a Fuse ..........................................
108
Maintenance
General Information ....................................
110
Under Hood Overview - Commercial Chassis ...........................................................
111
Under Hood Overview - Motorhome Chassis ..........................................................
112
Engine Oil Dipstick ........................................
113
Engine Oil Check ...........................................
113
Oil Change Indicator Reset .......................
114
Changing the Engine Air Filter .................
114
Engine Coolant Check .................................
115
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
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119
Brake Fluid Check .........................................
121
Power Steering Fluid Check .....................
123
Changing the 12V Battery .........................
124
Fuel Filter ........................................................
126
Vehicle Care
General Information ....................................
127
Cleaning the Exterior ...................................
127
Cleaning the Engine ....................................
128
Cleaning the Wheels ..................................
128
Vehicle Storage ............................................
129
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Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum
based
Brake system
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Flammable
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Heated rear window
Windshield defrosting system
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
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ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL
WARNING: Do not adjust the
steering wheel when your vehicle is
moving.
Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the
correct position. 1. Unlock the steering column.
2.
Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
position. 3. Lock the steering column.
CRUISE CONTROL - VEHICLES
WITH: ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL
See
Using Adaptive Cruise Control
(page 58).
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CRUISE CONTROL - VEHICLES
WITH: CRUISE CONTROL
See What Is Cruise Control (page 57).
INFORMATION DISPLAY
CONTROL See
Information Displays (page 27).
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WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and
indicators alert you to a vehicle condition
that may become serious. Some lamps
illuminate when you start your vehicle to
make sure they work. If any lamps remain
on after starting your vehicle, refer to the
respective system warning lamp for further
information.
Note:
Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and operate the
same as a warning lamp but do not
illuminate when you start your vehicle.
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator
(If Equipped) The speed control system
indicator light changes color to
indicate what mode the system
is in.
On (white light): Illuminates when the
adaptive cruise control system is turned
on. Turns off when the speed control
system is turned off.
Engaged (green light): Illuminates when
the adaptive cruise control system is
engaged. Turns off when the speed control
system is disengaged.
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
Lamp If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. You will continue
to have the normal braking system
(without ABS) unless the brake system
warning lamp is also illuminated. Have the
system checked by your authorized dealer. Autolamps Indicator Illuminates when this feature is
on. See Autolamps (page 19).
Battery If it illuminates while driving, it
indicates a malfunction. Switch
off all unnecessary electrical
equipment and have the system checked
by an authorized dealer immediately.
Brake System Warning Lamp WARNING:
Driving your vehicle
with the warning lamp on is dangerous.
A significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It may take you
longer to stop your vehicle. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Driving extended distances with the
parking brake engaged can cause brake
failure and the risk of personal injury.
Note: Indicators vary depending on region.
This lamp is a dual function lamp and will
illuminate when:
• You apply the parking brake with the
ignition on.
• Your vehicle has a brake fault or low
brake fluid level, regardless of parking
brake position. If the lamp illuminates while you
are moving, you may have the
parking brake applied. Be sure
that the parking brake is off.
Have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible if the lamp
continues to illuminate.
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Cruise Control Indicator
Illuminates when you switch this
feature on. See What Is Cruise
Control (page 57).
Direction Indicator Illuminates when you switch the
left or right direction indicator or
the hazard flasher on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for
a burned out bulb.
Electronic Throttle Control Illuminates when the engine has
defaulted to a limp-home
operation. See your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Lamp Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high.
Stop the vehicle as soon as
possible, switch off the engine and let cool.
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp It illuminates and a chime
sounds until you fasten the
seatbelts.
Headlamp High Beam Indicator Illuminates when you switch the
high beam headlamps on. It will
flash when you use the
headlamp flasher. Hydromax
(If Equipped) Illuminates to indicate normal
hydromax booster reserve
system activation when the
engine is off and you apply the service
brake pedal. This light may also illuminate
momentarily if the engine is running and
the driver turns the steering wheel fully in
one direction when braking. If the light
remains on with the engine running, this
indicates inadequate hydraulic booster
pressure or reserve pump system failure.
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and
seek service immediately by your
authorized dealer.
Lane Departure Warning Indicator
(If Equipped) Illuminates when the system
activates. See
Lane Keeping
System (page 66).
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp Illuminates when the fuel level
is low or the fuel tank is nearly
empty. Refuel as soon as
possible.
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level. See
Engine Oil Check
(page 113).
Parking Lamps Illuminates when you switch the
parking lamps on.
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WHAT IS CRUISE CONTROL
Cruise control lets you maintain a set
speed without keeping your foot on the
accelerator pedal. You can use cruise
control when your vehicle speed is greater
than 20 mph (30 km/h).
SWITCHING CRUISE CONTROL
ON AND OFF WARNING:
Do not use cruise
control on winding roads, in heavy traffic
or when the road surface is slippery. This
could result in loss of vehicle control,
serious injury or death.
The cruise controls are on the steering
wheel. See
Cruise Control (page 17).
Switching Cruise Control On Press the button.
Switching Cruise Control Off Press the button when the
system is in standby mode.
The system also turns off when you switch
the ignition off.
Note: The set speed erases when you
switch the system off.
SETTING THE CRUISE
CONTROL SPEED WARNING:
When you are going
downhill, your vehicle speed could
increase above the set speed. The
system does not apply the brakes. Drive to the speed you prefer. Press either button to set the
current speed.
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Note: The indicator changes color in the
information display.
Changing the Set Speed Press and release the button to
increase the set speed in small
increments.
Press and hold the button to accelerate.
Release the button when you reach your
preferred speed. Press and release the button to
decrease the set speed in small
increments.
Press and hold the button to decelerate.
Release the button when you reach your
preferred speed.
Note: If you accelerate by pressing the
accelerator pedal, the set speed does not
change. When you release the accelerator
pedal, your vehicle returns to the speed that
you previously set.
CANCELING THE SET SPEED Press the button, or tap the
brake pedal to cancel the set
speed.
Note: The system remembers the set
speed.
Note: The system cancels if the vehicle
speed drops below 10 mph (16 km/h) under
the set speed when driving uphill.
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