Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................158
Gauges ....................................12,13
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................13
fuel gauge ..................................13
odometer ...................................14
speedometer .............................14
tachometer ................................15
trip odometer ............................14
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .....100
definition .................................100
driving with a heavy load ......100
location ....................................100
GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) .............100
calculating ...............................100
definition .................................100
driving with a heavy load ......100
location ....................................100
Hazard flashers .........................106
Head restraints ...........................60
Headlamps ...................................41
aiming ...............................168,169
bulb specifications ..................168
daytime running lights .............41
flash to pass ..............................42
high beam ............................11,42
replacing bulbs .......................163
turning on and off ....................41
warning chime ..........................12
Heating ........................................36
heater only system ...................36
heating and
air conditioning system ............37
Hood ..........................................129
Ignition ................................177,178
positions of the ignition ...........41
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..78
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................162Instrument panel ..........................8
cleaning ...................................173
cluster ...................................8,173
lighting up
panel and interior .....................16
location of components ..............8
Jump-starting your vehicle ......119
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............12
positions of the ignition ...........41
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................168
cargo lamps ...............................16
daytime running light ...............41
fog lamps ...................................42
headlamps ..........................41,163
headlamps, flash to pass ..........42
instrument panel, dimming .....16
interior lamps ....................49,167
replacing bulbs ..163,165,166,167
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................43
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
air bag ........................................10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) .......11,90
anti-theft ...................................11
brake ..........................................10
charging system ........................11
high beam .................................11
low fuel ........................................8
oil pressure ...............................12
safety belt .................................10
service engine soon ....................9
turn signal indicator .................11
Load limits .................................100
GAWR ......................................100
GVWR ......................................100
trailer towing ..........................100
Locks
childproof ..................................50
Lubricant specifications ....176,177
Index
196
Item Information
Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity 48.5L (12.8 gallons)
Tire size and pressure Refer to the Certification Label
inside of driver's door.
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of
the instrument panel.
Oil capacity (includes filter
change)Sedan/wagon-3.8L (4.0 quarts)
ZX2-4.25L (4.5 quarts)
Engine oil Use Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Super
Premium Motor Oil, Ford
specification WSS-M2C153-G
Coolant capacity
1Automatic transaxle-6.0L
(6.3 quarts)
Manual transaxle-5.0L (5.3 quarts)
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line on reservoir.
Automatic transaxle capacity 3.9L (4.1 quarts)
Manual transaxle capacity 3.35L (3.55 quarts)
1Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in color). DO NOT USE Ford
Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding engine
coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
Filling station information
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