1996 FORD E SERIES tow bar

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[DR29201( ALL)01/95]
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Service your vehicle more frequently if you
tow a trailer. (SeeServicing your vehicle if you
towin this chapter.)
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[DR29350( ALL)05/94]
Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been
driven at least 500 miles (800 km).
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[DR29401( ALL)06/92]
Vehicle Loading/Towing
Information
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[DR29450(BEF )03/91]
Your vehicle's load capacity is designated by
weight, not volume, so you cannot necessarily
use all available space with large or heavy loads.
Maximum safe vehicle weights as well as tire,
rim sizes and inflation pressures are specified for
your vehicle at the assembly plant on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label. The Certification
Label is located on the left front door lock facing
or the door latch post pillar.
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[DR29501( ALL)12/91]
Trucks, unlike passenger cars, are basically
custom vehicles designed to carry a load. Most
owners start with a base vehicle and add
production and dealer installed and/or
aftermarket components to suit their tastes and
purposes. Even trucks that are purchased for
personal transportation only are likely to have
considerable optional equipment, such as step
bumpers and light bars, for example.
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[DR29525( ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
Passengers should not be allowed to ride
in the cargo area. Persons not riding in a
seat with a fastened seat belt are much
more likely to suffer serious injury in a
collision. Cargo should always be secured
to prevent it from shifting and causing
damage to the vehicle or harm to
passengers.
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[RE24700( ALL)05/95]
Towing Your Vehicle
[RE24875( ALL)06/95]
The recommended method to tow your
Econoline is with flatbed or wheel lift
equipment. However, slingbelt towing is
acceptable. On vehicles equipped with an air
dam, the towbar will deform the rubber air dam.
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[RE27500(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
Never use a tow bar that attaches to the
bumper when you tow your vehicle. This
could damage the bumper and cause an
accident.
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Index 389
Lights, warning and indicator (continued)
high beam............... 77
overdrive off............. 201
rear ABS................ 70
safety belt............... 71
testing the warning lights........ 58
theft system.............. 75
turn signal indicator.......... 99
Load limits
GAWR................ 218
GVWR................ 218
trailer towing............. 220
Lubricant specifications......... 357
Lug nuts
standard............... 252
tightening sequence.......... 255
Lumbar support, seats.......... 141
M
Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance Schedule
and Record booklet).......... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 279
Master cylinder, brakes......... 326
Mileage, calculating fuel economy.... 295
Mirrors
dual electric remote control...... 146
rearview............... 143
side view mirrors (manual)...... 144
side view mirrors (power)....... 146
vanity mirror............. 143
vanity mirror, illuminated....... 143
Motorcraft parts............. 356
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392 Index
Safety restraints (continued)
dual locking mode retractors....... 13
extension assembly........... 27
for adults............... 11
for children............... 38
for infants............. 38,41
for pregnant women........... 11
for third row bench seats........ 16
lap and shoulder belts.......... 14
maintenance.............. 28
proper use............... 11
replacement.............. 28
untwisting or unjamming the safety belt . 24
warning light and chime......... 71
Safety seats for children
and air bags.............. 41
attaching with tether straps....... 53
in front seat.............. 41
in rear outboard............ 41
in rear seat............... 41
tether anchorage hardware........ 53
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)....... 11
Seats
adjusting the seat, manual....... 124
adjusting the seats, power....... 140
bench, removable........... 129
bench, three passenger......... 129
child safety seats............ 41
cleaning upholstery.......... 141
lumbar support............ 141
quick release rear captain's chair.... 126
seat/bed conversion.......... 138
Serial number (VIN)............ 6
Service concerns............. 260
Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing...... 280
servicing when you tow........ 258
Shift-lock system........ 60,196, 202
Shift positions (see Gearshift).....195, 200
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