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Ford
Extended
Service
Plan
134
2012
Motorhome
(mot)
Supplement,
1st
Printing
USA
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Table of Contents
1
Introduction
3
Congratulations
3
Safety and Environment Protection
3
Warning symbols in this guide
3
Warning symbols on your vehicle
3
Protecting the environment
4
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL
4
Breaking-in your vehicle
4
SPECIAL NOTICES
5
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
5
Notice to owners of Class A Motorhome Chassis and Commercial Stripped Chassis Vehicles
5
Notification of delayed warranty start date and accumulated mileage
5
DATA RECORDING
5
Service Data Recording
5
Event Data Recording
5
CELL PHONE USE
7
Instrument Cluster
10
Warning lights and chimes
10
Gauges
13
Message center
16
Selectable features
16
Info (information menu)
16
System check and vehicle feature customization
17
System warnings
18
Lights
20
Headlamp Control
20
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
20
High beams
20
Flash-to-pass
21
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
21
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
21
Bulb Replacement
21
Replacing exterior bulbs
21
Driver Controls
22
Multi-function lever
22
Tilt Steering Wheel
22
Speed control
23
Using speed control
23
Setting speed control
23
Disengaging speed control
23
Resuming a set speed
24
Increasing speed while using speed control
24
Reducing speed while using speed control
24
Turning off speed control
24
Tires, Wheels and Loading
25
Information about uniform tire quality grading
25
Treadwear
25
Traction AA A B C
25
Temperature A B C
26
Tires
26
Glossary of tire terminology
26
Inflating your tires
27
Tire inflation information
30
Tire care
31
Inspecting your tires and wheel valve stems
31
Tire wear
32
Damage
32
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
33
Tire replacement requirements
33
Safety practices
34
Highway hazards
35
Tire and wheel alignment
35
Tire rotation
36
Information contained on the tire sidewall
37
Information on âPâ type tires
37
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for âLTâ type tires
40
Information on âTâ type tires
41
Snow tires and chains
42
Vehicle loading â with and without a trailer
42
Special loading instructions for owners of pick-up trucks and utility-type vehicles
47
Trailer towing
48
Preparing to tow
48
Hitches
48
Weight-distributing hitch
48
Safety chains
49
Trailer brakes
49
Trailer lamps
49
Driving while you tow
50
Trailer towing tips
50
Driving
51
Starting
51
Positions of the ignition
51
Preparing to start your vehicle
51
Important safety precautions
52
Starting the engine
53
Guarding against exhaust fumes
54
Important ventilating information
54
Brakes
54
Hydraulic brake booster system (Hydroboost or Hydromax)
55
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
55
Using ABS
56
ABS warning lamp
56
Parking brake
57
Brake over accelerator
58
Automatic transmission operation
58
Brake-shift interlock
58
Understanding the shift positions of the 5âspeed automatic transmission
60
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow
62
Driving through water
63
Roadside Emergencies
64
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
64
Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Getting roadside assistance
64
Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Using roadside assistance
64
Vehicles sold in Canada : Getting roadside assistance
64
Vehicles sold in Canada : Using roadside assistance
65
Hazard Flasher Control
65
Fuses and relays
66
Standard fuse amperage rating and color
66
Passenger compartment fuse panel
67
Power distribution box
70
Diode/relay module
74
Changing the tires
74
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
74
Stopping and securing the vehicle
76
Tire change procedure
77
Replacing the tire
77
Wheel lug nut torque specifications
79
Jump starting
80
Preparing your vehicle
80
Connecting the jumper cables
81
Jump starting
81
Removing the jumper cables
82
Wrecker towing
83
Emergency towing
83
Customer Assistance
84
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED
84
At home
84
Away from home
84
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)
85
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)
86
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)
87
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
87
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNERâS LITERATURE
89
Obtaining a French Ownerâs Guide
89
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)
90
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)
90
Cleaning
91
Cleaning the wheels
91
Engine
91
Underbody
91
Maintenance and Specifications
92
Service recommendations
92
Precautions when servicing your vehicle
92
Working with the engine off
92
Working with the engine on
92
Identifying components in the engine compartment
93
6.8L V10 engine
93
6.8L V10 engine (commercial stripped chassis)
94
Engine oil
95
Checking the engine oil
95
Adding engine oil
96
Engine oil and filter recommendations
96
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil
96
Battery
97
Engine coolant
100
Checking engine coolant
100
Adding engine coolant
101
Recycled engine coolant
103
Coolant refill capacity
103
Severe climates
103
What you should know about fail-safe cooling
104
How fail-safe cooling works
104
When fail-safe mode is activated
105
Fuel Filter
105
What you should know about automotive fuels
106
Important safety precautions
106
Refueling
107
Choosing the right fuel
108
Octane recommendations
108
Fuel quality
109
Cleaner air
109
Running out of fuel
109
Essentials of good fuel economy
110
Measuring techniques
110
Filling the tank
110
Calculating fuel economy
111
Driving style â good driving and fuel economy habits
111
Habits
111
Maintenance
112
Conditions
112
Emission control system
113
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
114
On-board diagnostics (OBD-II)
115
Power steering fluid
116
Brake fluid
117
Parking brake fluid
119
Transmission fluid
119
Checking automatic transmission fluid
119
Low fluid level
120
Correct fluid level
120
High fluid level
120
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels
121
Automatic transmission fluid filter
121
Steering linkage lubrication points
122
Air filter
122
Changing the air filter element
123
Vehicle storage
123
Motorcraft part numbers
125
Maintenance product specifications and capacities
126
Engine data
129
Engine drivebelt routing
129
Identifying your vehicle
130
Certification label for incomplete vehicles
130
Vehicle Identification Number
130
Transmission code designations
131
Ford Extended Service Plan
132
FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (U.S. ONLY)
132
FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)
135
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
136
GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
136
Why maintain your vehicle?
136
Protecting your investment
136
Oils, fluids and flushing
137
Genuine Ford parts and service
137
Convenience
137
Factory-trained technicians
137
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft? replacement parts
137
Value shopping for your vehicleâs maintenance needs
137
Owner checks and services
138
Multi-point inspection
139
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG
141
Maintenance schedule log
145
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
148
Special operating condition log
150
EXCEPTIONS
152
ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD
153
Engine coolant change log
154
Index
155
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