1996 FORD E SERIES emergency towing

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[DR30001( ALL)06/92]
Understanding Loading/Towing
Information
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[DR30050( ALL)03/94]
The following terms are used to describe the
ability to carry or tow a load:
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[DR30101( ALL)01/93]
q
Base Curb Weight
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[DR30150( ALL)01/93]
q
Payload
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[DR30200( ALL)01/93]
q
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
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[DR30250( ALL)01/93]
q
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
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[DR30301( ALL)01/93]
q
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
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[DR30310( ALL)06/92]
q
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)
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[DR30320( ALL)06/92]
q
Maximum Trailer Weight Rating
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[DR30330( ALL)06/92]
q
Maximum Trailer Weight
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[DR30340( ALL)06/92]
q
Trailer Weight Range
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[DR30351( ALL)03/91]
Base Curb Weight
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[DR30401( ALL)03/94]
The Base Curb Weight is the weight of the
vehicle including fuel, coolants, lubricants,
emergency tools, spare wheel and tire. It also
includes any equipment that isstandardon that
model. It does not include passengers, cargo or
optional equipment installed by factory, dealer,
aftermarket supplier or customer.
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[DR30451( ALL)03/91]
Payload
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[DR30501( ALL)03/91]
Payload is the combined, maximum allowable
weight of cargo, occupants and optional
equipment that the truck is designed to carry. It
is Gross Vehicle Weight Rating minus the base
curb weight.
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Update:Wed Apr 17 08:44:07 1996

Index 383
Electronic stereo radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 178
Emergencies, roadside
assistance.............. 259
battery acid spills.........243, 321
jump-starting............. 243
towing................ 258
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 212
Emission control system......... 346
catalytic converter.......... 346
emissions warranty....... 4,346, 349
Engine
check engine warning light....... 71
diesel................. 6
fuel injected engine, starting..... 57,59
fuel pump shut-off switch........ 63
preparing to start............ 58
refill capacities............ 353
service points............ 283
starting.............. 55,59
starting after a collision......... 63
storing your vehicle........361±362
Engine block heater............ 62
Engine coolant
checking and adding......... 301
checking hoses............ 305
disposal...........301, 304, 324
drain and flush............ 306
preparing for storage......... 362
proper solution............ 303
recovery reservoir........283, 302
refill capacities............ 353
refill procedure............ 306
specifications............. 304
temperature gauge........... 78
Engine coolant temperature gauge..... 78
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Update:Wed Apr 17 08:36:26 1996