Ford Low Cab Forward (Ford year). Manual — part 5

Check electrical system: This
yellow light will momentarily
illuminate when the ignition is in the
ON position. If this light stays illuminated, there is a communication
problem between the cluster and an electrical module. A message will be
displayed on the trip odometer.

Change oil: This yellow light will
momentarily illuminate when the
ignition is in the ON position. If
activated, this light illuminates when
the engine oil life is low and requires changing.

To reset the indicator, perform the following (this procedure must be
completed within 12 seconds from starting it):

1. Set the parking brake, then turn the ignition to ON.

2. Press and release the Cruise RPM and Resume + buttons
simultaneously four (4) times within 6 seconds.

3. Press and hold the Cruise RPM and Resume + buttons for three (3)
seconds.

4. Release cruise buttons.

Tow/Haul: This green light
illuminates when the Tow/Haul
feature has been activated. Refer to
the Driving chapter for
transmission function and operation.

PTO enable: This yellow light
illuminates when power take-off
(PTO) mode is being used.

Charging system: This red light
illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly.

Turn signal: The(se) green light(s)
illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard lights are
turned on. If the indicator(s) stay(s) on or flash(es) faster, check for a
burned out bulb.

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High beams: This blue light
illuminates when the high beam
headlamps are turned on.

Safety belt not fastened warning chime: Sounds for five seconds
each time the ignition is turned to the ON position and the safety belt is
not fastened.

Key-in-ignition warning chime (if equipped): Sounds when the key
is left in the ignition (in the ON or ACC position) and either door is
opened. The trip odometer display will show “Key In IGN”.

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. The trip odometer display will show “Lights ON”.

GAUGES

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Speedometer: Indicates the
current vehicle speed. If there is an
electrical problem between the
gauge and the engine control
module, the gauge pointer will fall
below the “0” position and rest on
the pointer stop.

Note: This vehicle’s speed is limited
to 75 mph (120 km/h).

Tachometer: Indicates the engine
speed in revolutions per minute.
Driving with your tachometer
pointer continuously at the top of
the scale may damage the engine. If
there is an electrical problem
between the gauge and the engine
control module, the gauge pointer
will fall below the “0” position and
rest on the pointer stop.

Odometer/Trip odometer: The
odometer registers the total miles
(kilometers) of the vehicle.

The trip odometer registers the miles (kilometers) of individual journeys.
There are two modes for the trip odometer, Trip 1 and Trip 2. Pressing
Select/Reset for less than two seconds will switch between Trip 1 and
Trip 2. Pressing and holding Select/Reset for longer than two seconds
will clear the trip odometer for the setting it is on (Trip 1 or Trip 2).

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Fuel gauge: Indicates
approximately how much fuel is left
in the fuel tank (when the ignition
is in the ON position). If your
vehicle is equipped with dual fuel
tanks, the engine will draw fuel from
the driver-side fuel tank only. With
dual fuel tanks, the vehicle will be
equipped with a fuel transfer pump system that will draw fuel from the
passenger-side fuel tank and send fuel to the driver-side fuel tank. The
driver-side fuel tank must have fuel in it at all times otherwise the
vehicle may stall and may be difficult to re-start. The fuel gauge reads
the fuel level only from the driver-side fuel tank. Ensure only the proper
type diesel fuel is added to the fuel tank(s).

When the fuel level reaches

1

⁄

8

full, a red warning light on the fuel gauge

will illuminate and an audible alarm will sound. This warning light will
stay on until the tank(s) is filled above

1

⁄

8

full.

If there is an electrical problem between the gauge and the engine
control module, the gauge pointer will drop to the six o’clock position
and the red warning light will flash.

Engine coolant temperature
gauge: Indicates engine coolant
temperature. Readings above 230°F
(110°C) indicate the engine may be
overheating; a red warning light will
illuminate on the gauge indicating
this condition.

If there is an electrical problem
between the gauge and the engine control module, the gauge pointer will
drop to the six o’clock position and the red warning light will flash.

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

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