Ford F59 Commercial 2013 User Manual

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2013 F-Series Super Duty Class A Motorhome

and Commercial Chassis Owner’s Manual

Table of Contents 1

Introduction 4

Steering Wheel 11

Adjusting the steering wheel ..............................11

Wipers and Washers 12

Windshield wipers .....................................12

Windshield washers ....................................12

Lighting 13

Lighting control .......................................13

Instrument lighting dimmer...............................14

Daytime running lamps ..................................14

Directionindicators ....................................15

Instrument Cluster 16

Gauges .............................................16

Warning lamps and indicators .............................18

Audible warnings and indicators ...........................21

Information Displays 22

Controls.............................................22

Starting and Stopping the Engine 27

Ignition switch ........................................28

Starting the engine.....................................28

Fuel and Refueling 30

Fuel quality ..........................................32

Refueling............................................33

Fuel consumption......................................34

Transmission 39

Transmission operation ..................................39

Brakes 44

Brakes ..............................................44

Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes .......................45

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Cruise Control 46

Usingcruisecontrol....................................46

Load Carrying 48

Vehicle loading ........................................48

Towing 54

Trailertowing.........................................54

Wrecker towing .......................................59

Driving Hints 60

Economical driving .....................................60

Roadside Emergencies 62

Getting roadside assistance ...............................62

Hazard flasher control ..................................63

Jump-starting the vehicle ................................64

Customer Assistance 67

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) ........................73

Reporting safety defects (Canada only) ......................73

Fuses 74

Changing a fuse .......................................74

Fuse specification chart .................................75

Maintenance 83

General information ....................................83

Under hood overview ...................................84

Engine oil dipstick .....................................86

Engine oil check.......................................86

Engine coolant check ...................................87

Automatic transmission fluid check .........................91

Fuel filter ...........................................97

Battery .............................................98

Air filter(s) .........................................100

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Vehicle Care 101

Vehiclestorage.......................................102

Wheels and Tires 104

Tire care ...........................................104

Using snow chains ....................................120

Changing tires .......................................121

Technical specifications.................................126

Wheel lug nut torque ..................................126

Capacities and Specifications 127

Engine specifications ..................................127

Maintenance product specifications and capacities .............128

Part numbers ........................................132

Transmission code designation............................133

Ford Extended Service Plan 134

Scheduled Maintenance 137

Normal scheduled maintenance and log .....................142

Index 153

The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to print. In the interest of continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications, design or equipment at any time without notice or obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without our written permission. Errors and omissions excepted.

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Thank you for choosing Ford. We recommend that you take some time to get to know your vehicle by reading this manual. The more that you know about it, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get from driving it.

WARNING: Always drive with due care and attention when using and operating the controls and features on your vehicle.

Note: This manual describes a range of product features and options, sometimes before they are generally available. Therefore, you may find options in this manual that are not found on your vehicle.

Note: Some of the illustrations in this manual may be used for different models, so they may appear different than your vehicle.. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Note: Always use and operate your vehicle in line with all applicable laws and regulations.

Note: Pass on this manual when selling your vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle.

Protecting the Environment

You must play your part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps toward this aim.

SYMBOL GLOSSARY

WARNING: You risk death or serious injury to yourself and others if you do not follow the instruction highlighted by the

warning symbol.

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description

Safety alert See Owner’s

Manual

Avoid smoking, flames, or sparks

Battery Battery acid

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Anti-lock braking system

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Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description

Brake fluid – non petroleum base

Check fuel cap

Child seat tether anchor

Brake system Cabin air

filter

Child Safety Door Lock and Unlock

Cruise control

Child seat lower anchor

Do not open when hot

Engine air filter

Engine oil Explosive gas Fan warning

Fasten safety belt

Fuel pump reset

Heated rear window

Lighting control

Panic alarm Parking aid

Engine coolant

Front airbag Front fog

Fuse compartment

Interior luggage compartment release

Low tire pressure warning

system

Engine coolant temperature

lamps

Hazard warning flasher

Jack

Maintain correct fluid level

Parking brake system

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Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description

Power steering fluid

Service engine soon

Power windows front and rear

Side airbag Stability

Power window lockout

control

Windshield defrost and demist

DATA RECORDING

Service Data Recording

Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access or share among them vehicle diagnostic information received through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle. For U.S. only (if equipped), if you choose to use the SYNC威 Vehicle Health Report, you consent that certain diagnostic information may also be accessed electronically by Ford Motor Company and Ford authorized service facilities, and that the diagnostic information may be used for any purpose. See your SYNC威 supplement for more information.

Event Data Recording

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle; this data will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

Windshield washer and wiper

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• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;

• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; and

• How fast the vehicle was travelling; and

• Where the driver was positioning the steering wheel.

This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.

Note: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data or information (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded (see limitations regarding 911 Assist and Traffic, directions and Information privacy below). However, parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have such special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement, other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority. Other parties may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada.

Note: Including to the extent that any law pertaining to Event Data Recorders applies to SYNC威 or its features, please note the following: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) is enabled (set ON), 911 Assist may, through any paired and connected cell phone, disclose to emergency services that the vehicle has been in a crash involving the deployment of an airbag or, in certain vehicles, the activation of the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions or updates to 911 Assist may also be capable of being used to electronically or verbally provide to 911 operators the vehicle location (such as latitude and longitude), and/or other details about the vehicle or crash or personal information about the occupants to assist 911 operators to provide the most appropriate emergency services. If you do not want to disclose this information, do not activate the 911 Assist feature. See your SYNC威 chapter for more information.

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Additionally, when you connect to Traffic, Directions and Information (if equipped, U.S. only), the service uses GPS technology and advanced vehicle sensors to collect the vehicle’s current location, travel direction, and speed (“vehicle travel information”), only to help provide you with the directions, traffic reports, or business searches that you request. If you do not want Ford or its vendors to receive this information, do not activate the service. Ford Motor Company and the vendors it uses to provide you with this information do not store your vehicle travel information. For more information, see Traffic, Directions and Information, Terms and Conditions. See your SYNC威 supplement for more information.

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WARNING: Some constituents of engine exhaust, certain vehicle

components, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

PERCHLORATE MATERIAL

Note: Certain components in your vehicle such as airbag modules, safety belt pretensioners, and remote control batteries may contain perchlorate material. Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for more information.

FORD CREDIT (U.S. ONLY)

Ford Credit offers a full range of financing and lease plans to help you acquire your vehicle. If you have financed or leased your vehicle through Ford Credit, thank you for your business.

For your convenience we offer a number of ways to contact us, as well as help manage your account.

Phone: 1-800-727-7000 For more information regarding Ford Credit, as well as access Account

Manager, please go to www.fordcredit.com.

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REPLACEMENT PARTS RECOMMENDATION

Your vehicle has been built to the highest standards using quality parts. We recommend that you demand the use of genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts whenever your vehicle requires scheduled maintenance or repair. You can clearly identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts by looking for the Ford, FoMoCo or Motorcraft branding on the parts or their packaging.

Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs

One of the best ways for you to make sure that your vehicle provides years of service is to have it maintained in line with our recommendations using parts that conform to the specifications detailed in this Owner’s Manual. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts meet or exceed these specifications.

Collision Repairs

We hope that you never experience a collision but, accidents do happen. Genuine Ford replacement collision parts meet our stringent requirements for fit, finish, structural integrity, corrosion protection and dent resistance. During vehicle development we validate these parts deliver the intended level of protection as a whole system. A great way to know for sure you are getting this level of protection is to use genuine Ford replacement collision parts.

Warranty on Replacement Parts

Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement parts are the only replacement parts that benefit from a Ford Warranty. Damage caused to your vehicle as a result of the failure of non-Ford parts may not be covered by the Ford Warranty. For additional information, refer to the terms and conditions of the Ford Warranty.

SPECIAL NOTICES

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by your vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty Manual that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Manual.

Notice to owners of Class A Motorhome Chassis and Commercial Stripped Chassis Vehicles

The Ford Class A Motorhome Chassis and Commercial Stripped Chassis is not suitable for producing ambulances or school buses. In addition, Ford urges manufacturers to follow the recommendations of the Ford

Incomplete Vehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder’s Layout Book

and other pertinent supplements.

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Notification of delayed warranty start date and accumulated mileage

Verify that your authorized dealer has submitted a Notification of Delayed Warranty Start Date and Accumulated Mileage (FCS 900) to Ford Motor Company.

MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

Using mobile communications equipment is becoming increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, you must not compromise your own or others’ safety when using such equipment. Mobile communications can enhance personal safety and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications equipment to avoid negating these benefits.

Mobile communication equipment includes, but is not limited to, cellular phones, pagers, portable email devices, text messaging devices and portable two-way radios.

WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle

control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that you use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle. We recommend against the use of any handheld device while driving, encourage the use of voice operated systems when possible and that you become aware of applicable state and local laws that may affect use of electronic devices while driving.

EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION

For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the features and options that are described in this Owner’s Manual. A market unique supplement may be supplied that complements this book. By referring to the market unique supplement, if provided, you can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. This Owner’s Manual is written primarily for the U.S. and Canadian Markets. Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units built for Export. Refer to this Owner’s Manual for all other required

information and warnings.

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ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL

WARNING: Do not adjust the steering wheel when your vehicle is moving.

1. Pull and hold the steering wheel release lever.

2. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position then release the lever.

CRUISE CONTROL

Refer to the Cruise Control

OFF

chapter.

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WINDSHIELD WIPERS

Note: Fully defrost the windshield before turning on the windshield wipers.

Note: Make sure the windshield wipers are turned off before entering a car wash.

Note: Clean the windshield and wiper blades if they begin to leave streaks or smears. If that does not resolve the issue, install new wiper blades.

Note: Do not operate the wipers on a dry windshield. This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper motor to bun out. Always use the windshield washers before wiping a dry windshield.

Rotate the end of the control:

• away from you to increase the wiper speed

• toward you to decrease the wiper speed.

WINDSHIELD WASHERS

Note: Do not operate the washers when the washer reservoir is empty. This may cause the washer pump to overheat.

Press the end of the stalk to activate the washer.

• A brief press causes a single wipe without washer fluid.

• A quick press and hold causes the wipers to swipe three times with

washer fluid.

• A long press and hold will activate the wipers and washer fluid for up to 10 seconds.

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LIGHTING CONTROL

High Beams

Headlamp Flasher

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A. Off B. Parking lamps, instrument panel

lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps

C. Headlamps

Push the lever forward to switch the high beams on.

Push the lever forward again or pull the lever toward you to switch the high beams off.

Pull the lever toward you slightly and release it to flash the headlamps.

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INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER

Note: If you disconnect the battery or it becomes discharged, the dimmer switch will require re-calibration. Rotate the dimmer switch from the full dim position to the full dome/on position to reset.

Note: Move the control to the full upright position, past detent, to turn on the interior lamps.

Move the control up or down to adjust the intensity of the panel lighting.

DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING: Always remember to switch your headlamps on in

low light situations or during inclement weather. The system does not activate the tail lamps and may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.

The system switches the headlamps on in low light situations.

To switch the system on:

1. Switch the ignition on.

2. Switch the lighting control to the off, autolamp or parking lamp position.

3. Make sure the transmission selector lever is not in position P.

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DIRECTION INDICATORS

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Push the lever up or down to use the direction indicators.

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GAUGES

A B D EC

G F

A. Engine oil pressure gauge B. Tachometer C. Information display. See Information displays for more information. D. Speedometer. Vehicle speed is limited to either 65 mph (105 km/h) or

75 mph (120 km/h). E. Transmission fluid temperature gauge F. Engine coolant temperature gauge G. Fuel gauge

Engine Oil Pressure Gauge

Indicates engine oil pressure. The needle should stay in the normal operating range (between “L” and “H”). If the needle falls below the normal range, stop the vehicle, turn off the engine and check the engine oil level. Add oil if needed. If the oil level is correct, have your vehicle checked by your authorized dealer.

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Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge

Normal area: The transmission fluid is within the normal operating temperature (between H and C).

Yellow area: The transmission fluid is higher than normal operating temperature. This can be caused by special operation conditions (i.e. snowplowing, towing or off-road use). Operating the transmission for extended periods of time with the gauge in the yellow area may cause internal transmission damage. Altering the severity of the driving conditions is recommended to lower the transmission temperature into the normal range.

Red area: The transmission fluid is overheating. Stop the vehicle to allow the temperature to return to normal range.

If the gauge is operating in the yellow or red area, stop the vehicle and verify the airflow is not restricted such as snow or debris blocking airflow through the grill. If the gauge continues to show high temperatures, see your authorized dealer.

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

At normal operating temperature, the needle will remain in the center section. If the needle enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the engine, switch the ignition off and determine the cause once the engine has cooled down. See Engine Coolant Check.

Note: Do not restart the engine until the cause of overheating has been resolved.

WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot.

Fuel Gauge

Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge will indicate approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank. The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is moving or on a gradient. The arrow adjacent to the fuel pump symbol indicates on which side of your vehicle the fuel filler door is located.

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WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS

The following warning lamps and indicators will alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious. Some lamps will 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.

Anti-lock Brake System

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 warning lamp is also

illuminated. Have the system checked by your authorized dealer.

Battery

If it illuminates while driving, it indicates a malfunction. Switch off all unnecessary electrical equipment and have the system checked by your authorized dealer.

Brake System

It will illuminate when the parking brake is engaged and the ignition is on.

If it illuminates when you are driving, check that the parking brake is not engaged. If the parking brake is not engaged, this indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system malfunction. Have the system checked immediately by your authorized dealer.

WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning

light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury.

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Brake Reserve System (if equipped)

Illuminates to indicate normal hydromax booster reserve system activation when the engine is off and the service brake pedal is applied.

This light may also illuminate momentarily if the engine is running and the driver turns the steering wheel fully in one direction while braking.

If the light remains on while the engine is 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.

Cruise Control (if equipped)

It will illuminate when you switch this feature on.

Direction Indicator

Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard warning flasher is turned 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.

High Beam

It will illuminate when the headlamp high beam is switched on. It will flash when you use the headlamp flasher.

Fasten Safety Belt

It will illuminate and a chime will sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt.

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Service Engine Soon

If the service engine soon indicator light stays illuminated after the engine is started, it indicates that the On Board Diagnostics

system (OBD) has detected a malfunction of the vehicle emissions control system. Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD) in the Fuel and Refueling chapter for more information about having your vehicle serviced.

If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately.

Note: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter or other vehicle components.

The service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned on prior to engine start to check the bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing.

Normally, the service engine soon light will stay on until the engine is cranked, then turn itself off if no malfunctions are present. However, if after 15 seconds the service engine soon light blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing. See Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing in the Fuel and Refueling chapter.

Transmission Tow/Haul (if equipped)

Illuminates when the tow/haul feature has been activated. If the

light flashes steadily, have the system serviced immediately,

damage to the transmission could occur.

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AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS

Headlamps On Warning Chime

Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.

Fail-Safe Cooling Warning Chime

Sounds when the coolant gauge pointer has moved to hot. There are three stages of chimes:

• Stage 1 is a single chime when the engine temperature begins to overheat.

• Stage 2 is multiple chimes and engine power becomes limited in order to help cool the engine.

• Stage 3 is multiple chimes and the engine will shut down.

Key In Ignition Warning Chime

Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver’s door is opened.

Information Display Chime

Sounds when some warning messages appear in the display for the first time.

Parking Brake On Warning Chime

Sounds when you have left the parking brake on and you drive your vehicle. If the warning chime remains on after you have released the parking brake, have the system checked by your authorized dealer immediately.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle

control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any handheld device while driving and that you comply with all applicable laws.

Various systems on your vehicle can be controlled using the information display controls located on the on the steering wheel . Corresponding information is displayed in the information display.

Information Display Controls

• Press the info button to scroll through trip, outside air temperature, engine hours and miles to empty.

• Press the setup button to scroll

RESET

SETUP

INFO

Info

RESET

through various vehicle feature settings.

• Press the reset button to choose settings, reset information and confirm messages.

Press the INFO button repeatedly to cycle through the following features:

SETUP

INFO

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TRIP

Registers the distance of individual journeys. Press and release the INFO button until the TRIP appears in the display. Press and hold the RESET button to reset.

Refer to UNITS later in this section to switch the display from Metric to English.

XXX° (outside air temperature)

This displays the outside temperature. Refer to UNITS later in this section to switch the display from Metric to

English.

MILES (km) TO E

This displays an estimate of approximately how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions. Remember to turn the ignition off when refueling to allow this feature to correctly detect the added fuel.

The DTE function will display FUEL LEVEL LOW when you have approximately 50 miles (80 km), to empty. Press RESET to clear this warning message. It will return at approximately 25 miles (40 km), 10 miles (16 km) and 0 miles (0 km) miles to empty.

DTE is calculated using a running average fuel economy, which is based on your recent driving history of 500 miles (800 km).

ENG HRS

Registers the accumulated time the engine has been running.

System check and vehicle feature customization

Press the SETUP button repeatedly

RESET

to cycle the message center through the following features:

SETUP

INFO

Note: When returning to the SETUP menu and a non-English language has been selected, HOLD RESET FOR ENGLISH will be displayed to change back to English. Press and hold the RESET button to change back to English.

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PRESS RESET FOR SYS CHECK

When this message appears, press the RESET button and the message center will begin to cycle through the following systems and provide a status of the item if needed.

Note: Some systems show a message only if a condition is present.

1. ENGINE TEMP

2. TRANS TEMP

3. OIL PRESSURE

4. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL

5. FUEL LEVEL (if equipped)

UNITS

Displays the current units English or Metric.

Press the RESET button to change from English to Metric.

ENGLISH RESET FOR NEW

Allows you to choose which language the message center will display in. Selectable languages are English, Spanish, or French.

Press the RESET button to cycle the message center through English, Spanish and French language choices. Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds to set the language choice.

Information Messages

Note: Depending on the vehicle options equipped with your vehicle, not all of the messages will display or be available. Certain messages may be abbreviated or shortened.

Press the RESET button to acknowledge and remove some messages from the information display. Other messages will be removed automatically after a short time. Certain messages need to be confirmed before you can access the menus.

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Engine Cooling

System Messages REDUCED ENGINE POWER

STOP ENGINE SAFELY

CHECK ENGINE TEMPERATURE

Brake, Oil, Fuel and

Transmission

Messages

FUEL LEVEL LOW

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

Action / Description

Displayed when the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine. If the warning stays on followed by an indicator chime or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot.

Displayed when the engine coolant is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine and let it cool. Check the coolant and coolant level. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Action / Description

Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel condition.

Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately.

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Brake, Oil, Fuel and

Transmission

Messages LOW OIL PRESSURE

CHECK TRANS TEMPERATURE

CHECK FUEL CAP

Action / Description

Displayed when the engine oil pressure is low. If this warning message is displayed, check the level of the engine oil. If the oil level is OK and this warning persists, shut down the engine immediately and contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Displayed when the transmission fluid is overheating. This warning may appear when towing heavy loads or when driving in a low gear at a high speed for an extended period of time. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine and let the transmission cool.

Displayed when the fuel cap is loose, not seated properly or off. Stop the vehicle when convenient, turn off the engine and check that the fuel cap is properly inserted. Rotate the cap until a ⬙click⬙ is heard. The warning message will be removed after the proper drive cycle is completed. See ⬙On Board Diagnostics OBDII section for drive cycle explaination. If the warning message remains on or continues to comes back on, see your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNING: Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system,

creating the risk of fire or other damage.

WARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle on dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the

engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.

WARNING: Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open

the garage door before you start the engine.

WARNING: If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer immediately. Do

not drive if you smell exhaust fumes.

If you disconnect the battery, your vehicle may exhibit some unusual driving characteristics for approximately 5 miles (8 kilometers) after you connect it. This is because the engine management system must realign itself with the engine. You may disregard any unusual driving characteristics during this period.

This system meets all Canadian interference-causing equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise.

When starting your vehicle, avoid pressing the accelerator pedal before and during operation. Only use the accelerator pedal when you have difficulty starting the engine.

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IGNITION SWITCH

Note: When you switch the ignition off and leave your vehicle, do not leave your key in the ignition. This could discharge your vehicle battery.

Note: To switch the engine off when your vehicle is moving, move the transmission selector lever to position N. Use the brakes to bring your vehicle to a safe stop. After your vehicle has stopped, switch the engine off and move the transmission selector lever to position P. Turn the key to position A or C.

A. Accessory: Allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not running.

B. Lock: Locks the gearshift lever and allows key removal. C. Off: The ignition is off. D. On: All electrical circuits operational. Warning lamps and indicators

illuminated. This is the key position when driving. E. Start: Cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine

begins cranking.

STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE

When you start your engine, the idle speed increases to warm the engine up. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer.

Before starting your vehicle, check the following:

1. Make sure all vehicle occupants have fastened their safety belts.

2. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off.

3. Make sure the parking brake is on.

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4. Move the transmission selector lever to position P.

5. Turn the ignition key to position D. Note: Vehicle speed is limited to either 65 mph (105 km/h) or 75 mph

(120 km/h). Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

1. Move the transmission selector lever to position P or N.

2. Fully press the brake pedal.

3. Start the engine, then release the key as soon as the engine begins cranking. The engine may continue cranking for up to 10 seconds or until it starts.

Note: If you cannot start your engine, wait for a short period of time and try again.

If you cannot start your engine after three attempts, press the accelerator to the floor until the engine begins to accelerate.

Guarding against Exhaust Fumes

WARNING: If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have

your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects.

Important Ventilating Information

If you stop your vehicle and leave the engine idling for long periods of time, we recommend that you do one of the following:

• Open the windows at least one inch (2.5 centimeters)

• Set your climate control to outside air.

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