Ford F-53 Motorhome Chassis 2017

User Manual - Page 92

For F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS 2017.

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Only use oils certified for gasoline engines
by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
An oil with this trademark symbol
conforms to the current engine and
emission system protection standards and
fuel economy requirements of the
International Lubricants Specification
Advisory Committee (ILSAC), comprised
of U.S. and Japanese automobile
manufacturers.
To top up the engine oil level do the
following:
Clean the area surrounding the engine oil
filler cap before you remove it.
1. Remove the engine oil filler cap. See
Under Hood Overview (page 87).
Turn it counterclockwise and remove
it.
2. Add engine oil that meets the correct
specification. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 129). You may
have to use a funnel to pour the engine
oil into the opening.
3. Recheck the oil level.
4. If the oil level is correct, replace the
dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
5. Replace the engine oil filler cap. Turn
it clockwise until you feel a strong
resistance.
Note: Do not add oil further than the
maximum mark. Oil levels above the
maximum mark may cause engine damage.
Note: Make sure you install the oil filler cap
correctly.
Note: Soak up any spillage with an
absorbent cloth immediately.
OIL CHANGE INDICATOR
RESET
Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System
Only reset the oil life monitoring system
after changing the engine oil and oil filter.
To reset the oil life monitoring system do
the following:
1. Switch the ignition on. Do not start the
engine.
2. Fully press the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time.
3. Keep the accelerator and brake pedals
fully pressed.
4. After three seconds, a message
displays confirming the reset procedure
is in progress.
5. After 25 seconds, a message displays
confirming the reset procedure is
complete.
6. Release the accelerator and brake
pedals.
7. Switch the ignition off.
ENGINE COOLANT CHECK
WARNINGS
Do not add engine coolant when the
engine is hot. Steam and scalding
liquids released from a hot cooling
system can burn you badly. Also, spilling
coolant on hot engine parts can burn you.
Do not put engine coolant in the
windshield washer fluid container. If
sprayed on the windshield, engine
coolant could make it difficult to see
through the windshield.
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Motorhome (TY3) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing
Maintenance
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