1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD odometer

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[IS16400( ALL)03/96]
If your engine overheats:
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[IS16500( ALL)04/96]
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
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[IS16600( ALL)01/96]
2. Turn off the engine.
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[IS16700( ALL)03/96]
3. Let the engine cool.DO NOT REMOVE
COOLANT SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL
THE ENGINE IS COOL.
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[IS16800( ALL)03/96]
4. Check the coolant level following the
instructions on checking and adding coolant
to your engine, seeEngine Coolantin the
Index. If you do not follow these
instructions, you or others could be injured.
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[IS16900( ALL)03/96]
If the coolant continues to overheat, have the
coolant system serviced.
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[IS18100( ALL)03/96]
Speedometer
[IS18200( BC )04/96]
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The speedometer
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[IS18350( ALL)03/96]
The speedometer tells you how many miles
(kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving.
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[IS18900( ALL)03/96]
Odometer
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[IS19000( ALL)01/96]
The odometer tells you the total number of miles
(kilometers) your vehicle has been driven.
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[IS20400( ALL)01/96]
Trip Odometer
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[IS20500( ALL)04/96]
If you want to track your mileage up to 999.9
miles (kilometers), use the trip odometer. Simply
set the trip odometer to zero by pressing the
reset control firmly when beginning the distance
you wish to measure.
[IS20600( ALL)04/96]
Since the trip odometer displays distance
independent of the odometer it will not always
advance to the next mile (kilometer) at the same
time as the odometer.
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[IS20700(MBC )03/96]
Tachometer
[IS20800( BC )04/96]
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The tachometer
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[IS21000(MBC )01/96]
The tachometer displays the approximate engine
revolutions per minute (rpm), or how fast the
engine is running.
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[IS21200( BC )01/96]
You can drive your vehicle at most rpm points
on the tachometer but you must stay out of the
red zone.
[IS21300( BC )01/96]
Regardless of the type of transmission in your
vehicle, if you drive with the tachometer pointer
in the red zone, you may damage the engine.
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[MC33000( ALL)01/96]
If you are taking the medication ªAntabuseº or
other forms of disulfiram for the treatment of
alcoholism, vapor or skin contact with a
gasoline-methanol blend may cause the same
kind of adverse reaction as drinking an alcoholic
beverage. In sensitive individuals, serious
personal injury or sickness could result. Consult
a physician promptly if you experience an
adverse reaction.
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[MC33100( ALL)01/96]
Running Out of Fuel
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[MC33200( ALL)08/95]
NOTE: Avoid running out of fuel because this
situation may have an adverse effect on
modern powertrain components.
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[MC33300( ALL)01/96]
You may need to crank the engine several times
before the fuel system starts to pump fuel from
the tank to the engine.
[MC33400( ALL)12/95]Calculating Fuel Economy
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[MC33500( ALL)01/96]
Fuel economy is an estimate of the efficiency of
your vehicle, and can be calculated as Miles Per
Gallon (MPG) or Liters Per 100 Kilometers
(L/100K).
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[MC33600( ALL)01/96]
Do not calculate fuel economy during your
vehicle's break-in period. This would not be an
accurate estimate of how much fuel your vehicle
will normally use.
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[MC33700( ALL)01/96]
To calculate fuel economy:
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[MC33800( ALL)01/96]
1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the
initial odometer reading.
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[MC33900( ALL)01/96]
2. Every time you buy fuel, record the
amount (in gallons or liters) purchased.
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[MC34000( ALL)01/96]
3. After at least 3-5 tankfuls, fill the fuel tank
and record the final odometer reading.
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296 Index
Gauges, Mechanical
engine coolant temperature gauge.... 21
fuel gauge............... 20
odometer................ 22
speedometer.............. 22
tachometer............... 23
trip odometer.............. 23
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 157
definition............... 156
driving with a heavy load....... 156
location............... 156
Gearshift
automatic operation.......... 151
console-mounted........... 153
locking the gearshift........... 72
positions............... 151
shifting the gears........... 151
shift-lock............... 152
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) . . . 156
calculating.............. 157
definition............... 156
driving with a heavy load....... 156
location............... 156
H
Hazard flashers.............. 77
Headlamps
aiming................ 236
autolamp system............ 69
bulb specification........... 242
checking alignment.......... 236
cleaning............... 244
daytime running lights......... 67
flashing................ 75
high beam............... 75
replacing bulbs............ 236
turning on and off........... 68
Head restraints.............. 99
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300 Index
Mirrors (continued)
side view mirrors............ 86
side view mirrors (power)........ 89
vanity mirror, illuminated........ 86
Moon roof................ 84
Motorcraft parts............. 247
N
New vehicle break-in........... 6
O
Octane rating.............. 227
Odometer................. 22
description............... 22
trip odometer.............. 23
Oil filter..............203, 247
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 201
Oil viscosity.............. 201
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 236
Overdrive................ 154
Overseas offices............. 264
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system . . 97
Parking brake.............. 146
operation............... 146
warning light.............. 10
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)........ 247
PCV valve, specifications......... 247
Power distribution box (see Fuses).... 165
Power door locks............. 87
Power features
door locks............... 87
mirrors............... 86,89
moon roof............... 84
seats................. 102
windows................ 88
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Index 305
Trailer towing............. 158
calculating maximum
trailer weight........... 158
safety chains............. 160
tips................. 161
trailer brakes............. 161
trailer lamps............. 161
Transmission
automatic operation.......... 151
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic)............ 217
fluid, refill capacities......... 248
lubricant specifications........ 249
Transmission control switch....... 154
Transmitter (see Remote entry)....... 95
Trip odometer.............. 23
Trunk
remote release lever........... 72
using the remote entry system to open . . 96
Tune-up specifications (VECI)...... 235
Turn signal................ 74
indicator lights............. 17
lever................. 74
U
Used engine oil, disposal........ 204
V
Vanity mirror............... 86
Variable interval wipers.......... 75
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)
decal................ 235
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . 258
Vehicle loading
automatic transmissions........ 157
calculating the load.......... 157
understanding loading information . . . 156
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