The amount of empty reserve varies and should not be relied
upon to increase driving range. When refueling your vehicle after
the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be able to refuel
the full amount of the advertised capacity of the fuel tank due to
the empty reserve still present in the tank.
For consistent results when filling the fuel tank:
²Use the same filling rate setting (low Ð medium Ð high) each time
the tank is filled.
²Allow three automatic click-offs when filling.
²Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating.
²Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand.
²Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the
same direction each time you fill up.
²Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time.
Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent.
Calculating fuel economy
1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading
(in kilometers or miles).
2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (in liters
or gallons).
3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and record
the current odometer reading.
4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer
reading.
5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel
economy:
Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total kilometers
traveled.
Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used.
Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (city
or highway). This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle's fuel
economy under current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping records
during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fuel
economy. In general, lower temperatures give lower fuel economy.
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Customer Assistance ................127
Ford accessories
for your vehicle ......................217
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................210
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............216
Getting roadside assistance ...127
Getting the
service you need ....................210
Ordering additional
owner's literature ...................221
The Dispute
Settlement Board ...................213
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............216
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................17
Dipstick
automatic
transmission fluid ...................165
engine oil .................................152
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........203
Driveline universal joint
and slip yoke .............................167
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................126
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................144
Emission control system ..........186
Engine ........................................206
check engine/
service engine soon light .........10
cleaning ...................................195
coolant .....................................158
diesel ...........................................5
fail-safe coolant ......................162
idle speed control ...................167
lubrication
specifications ...................203,206refill capacities ........................200
service points ..........................152
starting after a collision .........128
Engine block heater .................106
Engine oil ..................................152
checking and adding ..............152
dipstick ....................................152
filter, specifications .........154,199
recommendations ...................154
refill capacities ........................200
specifications ...................203,206
Exhaust fumes ..........................107
Fail safe cooling ........................162
Fluid capacities .........................200
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................113
Fuel ............................................179
calculating fuel economy .......183
cap ...........................................182
capacity ...................................200
choosing the right fuel ...........181
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................186
detergent in fuel .....................182
filling your vehicle
with fuel ....................179,182,183
filter, specifications .........183,199
fuel pump shut-off switch .....128
gauge .........................................14
improving fuel economy ........183
octane rating ....................181,206
quality ......................................181
running out of fuel .................182
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................179
Fuses ...................................130,131
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............182
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................183
Gauges .........................................14
battery voltage gauge ...............16
Index
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