02 Motorhome Cab
The Motorhome Cab
MOTORHOME CAB LAYOUT
1. Turn signal and wiper/washer control.
2. Headlamp control.
3. Driver airbag.
4. Cruise control buttons.
5. Instrument cluster.
6. Gear shift.
7. Electronic sound system.
8. Climate control system.
9. Emergency start.
Warning Lights
INSTRUMENT PANEL
1. Fuel gauge.
2. Engine coolant.
3. Engine oil.
4. Battery voltage.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, turn off the engine and let it cool.
ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL Illuminates when the engine is in reduced power or "limp mode". Contact an authorized Ford Dealership for maintenance.
CHECK FUEL CAP Illuminated when fuel cap may not be properly installed. May also cause the Service Engine Soon (SES) light to illuminate.
AIR-BAG READINESS Comes on momentarily when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, contact an authorized Ford Dealership for maintenance.
TOW HAUL Illuminates when Tow/Haul is active. If light flashes steadily, contact an authorized Ford Dealership for maintenance.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) If the light remains on or flashes continuously, contact an authorized Ford Dealership for maintenance. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning light also remains luminated with the parking brake released.
HIGH BEAMS Illuminates when the high beam headlights are turned on.
SPEED CONTROL (CRUISE CONTROL) Illuminates when the speed control (cruise control) is activated.
ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL Illuminates when the engine is in reduced power or "limp mode". Contact an authorized Ford Dealership for maintenance.
LOW FUEL Illuminates when the fuel tank is nearing empty or completely empty.
BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING Illuminates if the parking brake is engaged. If illuminated with the parking brake released, indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately. Contact an authorized Ford Dealership for maintenance.
SAFETY BELT Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
DIRECTIONAL INDICATORS Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If one or both of the indicators stay on continuously, check for a burned out turn signal bulb
CHARGING SYSTEM Illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. If this light illuminates when the engine is running, contact an authorized Ford Dealership for maintenance.
SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) SES LIGHT IS CONTINUOSLY LIT: A continuously lit SES light means that one of the engine's emission control systems may be malfunctioning. The malfunction may be a temporary condition. Examples of temporary conditions which may cause the SES light to illuminate are:
1. The motorhome has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run poorly).
2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel system.
3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and/or securely tightened
Filling the fuel tank with good quality fuel and/or properly installing the gas cap can correct a temporary malfunction. After three driving cycles without these or any temporary malfunctions present, the SES light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving). If the SES light remains on after 3 engine cycle, contact an authorized Ford Dealership for Maintenance
SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) CONTINUED: SES LIGHT IS FLASHING: A flashing SES light means the engine is misfiring, Contact an authorized Ford Dealership for maintenance.
ENGINE OIL Illuminates when the engine oil pressure is low, Add engine oil as soon as possible. Use engine oil specified by Ford Motor Company. If the oil light remains luminated, contact an authorized Ford Dealership for maintenance.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS
TOW/HAUL LIGHTS
For mountain driving conditions, select the "Tow-Haul" (Image 16.1) option on the gear shift. The vehicle will then automatically slow down descending hills so you do not have to put extra pressure on the motorhomes braking system.
Just press the button on the end of the gearshift (Image 16.2) to turn it on and off.
There will either be:
1. A Tow/Haul light and button on the gearshift, or;
2. A Tow/Haul light below the oil pressure gauge and a Tow/Haul button on the gearshift. See images (16.1 and 16.2).
Warning Chimes and Buzzers
SAFETY BELT WARNING CHIME/BUZZER
Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
KEY-IN-IGNITION WARNING CHIME/BUZZER
Sounds when the key is in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver's door is opened.
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.
PARKING BRAKE ON WARNING CHIME
Sounds when the parking brake is set, the engine is running and the motorhome is moving at 3 MPH or more.
Gauges
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
Shows the engine oil pressure (Image 18.1). Sufficient pressure exists as long as the needle remains in the normal range (the area between the low and high range on the gauge). If the gauge indicates low pressure, stop the motorhome as soon as possible and switch off the engine immediately. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. However, if the oil level is correct, contact an authorized Ford Dealership for maintenance.
BATTERY VOLTAGE GAUGE
Shows the battery voltage when the ignition is in the ON position (Image 18.2). If the pointer moves and stays outside the "NORMAL" operating range, contact an authorized Ford Dealership for maintenance.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE
Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant (Image 18.3). At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area between the "C" and the "H"). If it enters the "H" section, the engine is overheating.
Stop the motorhome as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let it cool. "Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot".
The gauge indicates the temperature of the coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at it's proper level the gauge will not be accurate.
FUEL GAUGE
Displays approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank when the key is in the ON position. The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the motorhome is in motion.
The ignition should be in the OFF position while the motorhome is being refueled. (All appliances and the Liquid Propane (LP) system should also be turned "OFF" when refueling the motorhome).
When the gauge first indicates empty, there is a small amount of reserve fuel in the tank. When refueling the motorhome from an empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel.
Controls
HEADLAMP CONTROL
The headlamp control is located on the dash, left of the steering column. Pull it towards you to the first position to turn on the parking lamps, tail lamps, license plate lamps and marker lamps. Pull the headlamp control toward you to the outer position to turn on the head;lamps in addition to the previous lamps.
REMEMBER: TURN HEADLAMPS OFF WHEN YOU TURN THE ENGINE OFF.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS
This motorhome may be equipped with daytime running lamps. If so, it turns on the headlamps with a reduced output provided the ignition switch is in the ON position and the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking Lamps position. Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp System does not provide adequate lighting under these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
HIGH BEAM CONTROL
High beam control is located at the end of the turn signal lever on the left of the steering column. Push the lever forward to activate and pull toward you to deactivate the high beams.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
The instrument panel dimmer control is built into the headlamp switch on the dash. Rotate the knob clockwise/counterclockwise when the headlamp control is in the parking lamp or low beam position. To turn on the courtesy lamp(s), rotate the knob fully counterclockwise.
HAZARD FLASHER SWITCH
The hazard flasher, also called the "EMERGENCY FLASHER" or four way flasher , is controlled from a switch located on the top of the steering column.
Use this only in an emergency to warn traffic of a vehicle breakdown, approaching danger, etc. The hazard flashers can be operated when the ignition is "ON" or "OFF". Depress the control button to activate all hazard flashers simultaneously. Depress the button again to turn the flashers off.
DIRECTIONAL INDICATORS
Push down to signal a left turn and push up to signal a right turn.
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROL
The windshield wiper/washer control is located at the end of the turn signal on the lever on the left side of the steering column. Rotate the windshield wiper control to the desired interval, low or high speed position.
The bars of varying lengths on the turn signal arm are for intermittent wipers. When in this position, rotate the control upward for fast intervals and downwards for slow intervals.
Push the control on the end of the turn signal arm to activate the windshield washer. Push and hold for a longer wash cycle. The washer will automatically shut off after ten seconds of continuous use.
SPEED CONTROL (CRUISE CONTROL) All of the controls are located on the center section of the steering wheel (Image 22.1). Do not use the cruise control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved.
Do not shift the gearshift lever into neutral with the cruise control on. On the left side are the ON/OFF controls (Image 22.1 numbers 1&2.) Press the "ON" button (Image 22.1 number 1) to engage the cruise control.
NOTICE: The motorhome speed must be at least 30 miles per hour for the cruise control to engage.
To turn the cruise control off, press the "OFF" button (Image 22.1 number 2). Once the cruise control is switched "OFF", the previously programmed set speed will be erased. The remainder of the cruise control buttons are located on the right side of the steering wheel.
To set a speed, press the "SET ACCEL" button (Image 22.1 number 4).
If you drive up or down a steep hill, your speed may vary momentarily slower or faster than the set speed. This is normal.
Cruise control cannot reduce the motorhome speed if it increases above the set speed on a downhill. If your motorhome speed is faster than the set speed while driving downhill, you may want to shift to the next lower gear or apply the brakes to reduce your vehicle speed.
To set a higher speed, press and hold the "SET ACCEL" button. Release the button when the desired motorhome speed is reached. Or you may repeatedly press and release the "SET ACCEL" button. Each press will increase the set speed by 1 mile per hour or you can accelerate with your accelerator pedal.
When the desired vehicle speed is reached, press and release the "SET ACCEL" button.
You can accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during cruise control use. Releasing the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle to the previously programmed speed.
To select a slower set speed, press and hold the "COAST" button (Image 22.1 number 5). Release the button when the desired speed is reached or you may repeatedly press and release the "COAST" button.
Each press of the "COAST" button will decrease the set speed by 1 mile per hour or depress the brake pedal. When the desired motorhome speed is reached, press the "SET ACCEL" button.
To disengage the cruise control, depress the brake pedal. Disengaging the cruise control will not erase the previously programmed set speed. Pressing the "OFF" button, (Image 22.1 number 2) will erase the previously programmed set speed.
To return to a previously set speed, press the "RES" button (Image 22.1 Number 3). For the "RES" button to operate, the motorhome speed must be higher than 30 miles per hour.
If your motorhome slows down more than 10 miles per hour below your set speed on an uphill, your cruise control will disengage. This is normal. Pressing the "RES" button will rein-gage your cruise control.
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
FAN CONTROL
Controls the volume of air circulated in the drivers cab of the motorhome.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB
Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the motorhome in the drivers cab area. This occurs when the selector is set on heater or air conditioner.
MODE SELECTOR CONTROL
Controls the direction of the air flow to the inside of the motorhome in the drivers cab area. It allows selection of heater, vent or air conditioner. In the "OFF" setting, outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For short periods of time only, use this mode to prevent undesirable odors from entering the motorhome through the drivers cab area. MAX A/C uses recirculated air to coll the motorhome drivers cab area.
MAX A/C is noisier than NORM A/C and will cool down the drivers cab area faster. Airflow will come from the instrument panels registers. This mode can also be used to prevent undesirable odors from entering the motorhome from the drivers cab area.
NORM A/C uses outside air to cool the motorhomes drivers cab area. It is quieter than MAX A/C. Airflow will be from the instrument panels registers.
VENT distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode.
FLR allows for maximum heating by distributing outside air through the floor ducts. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode.
MIX distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts and the floor defroster ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. For added comfort, when the temperature control knob is anywhere in-between the full hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the windshield defrost ducts.
If the temperature is about 50 degrees farenheit (10 degrees celsius) or higher, the air conditioning will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.
DEF distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. If the temperature is about 50 degrees farenheit (10 degrees celsius) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the drivers cab air to reduce fogging.
OPERATING TIPS
In humid weather, select defroster before driving. This will reduce fogging on your windshield. After a few minutes, select any desired position. To prevent humidity buildup inside the motorhomes driver's cab area, do not drive with the climate control system in the "OFF" position.
Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area located at the bottom of the windshield. If the motorhome has been parked with the windows closed during hot weather, the air conditioning ill do a much faster job of cooling if you drive for 2 or 3 minutes with the drivers and passengers door windows open. This will force most of the hot, stale air out of the motorhomes driver's cab area. Then operate your air conditioner as you normally would.
Do not place objects over the defroster outlets. These objects can block airflow and reduce your ability to see through the windshield. Also, avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel. These objects can fall down into the defroster outlets, block airflow and possibly damage the climate control system.
Seats and Seat Belts
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
There are two adjustments that may be made to the driver and passenger seats. Lift the handle on the front of the seat to move the seat forward or backward. Pull the lever located on the side of the seat next to the door to adjust the seat-back.
Always drive and ride with your seat-back upright and the lap belt low across the hips.
Reclining the seat-back can reduce the effectiveness of the seat's safety belt in the event of a collision.
The driver and passenger seat are equipped with a combination lap and shoulder belt. To use, insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch. The proper buckle is the one that is closest to the direction the tongue is coming from. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle.
To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle.
SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER
The motorhome is equipped with safety belt pretensioners at the driver and front passenger seating positions. The safety belt pretensioner is a device which removes excess webbing from the safety belt system.
The safety belt pretensioner uses the same crash sensor system as the front air bag supplemental restraint system.
When the safety pretensioner deploys, webbing from the lap and shoulder belt is tightened.
SAFETY BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The motorhome has safety belt height adjustments for the driver and front passenger. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder.
To lower the shoulder belt height, push the button and slide the height adjuster down. To raise the height of the shoulder belt, slide the height adjuster up. Pull on the height adjuster to make sure it is locked in place.
Position the shoulder belt height adjuster so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt and increase the risk of injury in a collision.
IGNITION SWITCH
The ignition switch has five positions.
NOTE: The positions are not marked.
1. ACCESSORY allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not running.
2. PARK locks the steering wheel, automatic transmission gearshift lever and allows for key removal.
3. OFF shuts off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel.
4. ON all electrical circuits operational. Earning lights illuminated and is the key position when driving.
5. START cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine starts.
TILT STEERING
The motorhome is equipped with a tilt steering wheel. The control is a small stalk located under the steering wheel to the left.
Just pull the tilt steering control towards you to move the steering wheel up and down. Hold the control while adjusting the wheel to the desired position, then release the control.
