2000 FORD EXCURSION instrument panel

exterior ....................................201
exterior lamps .........................202
instrument cluster lens ..........202
instrument panel ....................202
interior .....................................203
plastic parts ............................201
safety belts ..............................203
washing ....................................200
waxing .....................................200
wheels ......................................201
wiper blades ............................202
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............22
Clock ............................................36
Compass, electronic ....................60
calibration .................................62
set zone adjustment .................61
Console ........................................64
overhead ..............................55±57
Controls
power seat .................................75
Coolant
checking and adding ..............165
refill capacities ................169, 204
specifications ..................207, 209
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................45
Customer Assistance ................136
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................219
Ford Extended Service Plan...212
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................218
Getting roadside assistance ...136
Getting the service you need..212
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................223
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................215Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............218
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................18
Defrost
rear window ..............................26
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid...172
engine oil .................................160
Doors
door ajar warning .....................13
lubricant specifications ..........207
Driving under special
conditions ..........................123±124
sand .........................................124
snow and ice ...........................125
through water .................124, 128
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................151
Emission control system ..........192
Engine ........................................209
check engine/service engine
soon light ................................8±9
cleaning ...................................201
coolant .....................................165
diesel ...........................................3
fail-safe coolant ......................170
idle speed control ...................175
lubrication
specifications ..................207, 209
refill capacities ........................204
service points ..........................160
starting after a collision .........137
Index
226

bulb specifications ..................198
daytime running lights .............18
flash to pass ..............................51
high beam ...........................12, 50
replacing bulbs .......................195
turning on and off ....................18
warning chime ..........................14
Heating ........................................22
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................22
Hood ..........................................159
I
Ignition .................................44, 209
Infant seats (see Safety seats)..101
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................194
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................202
cluster ..................................8, 202
lighting up panel and interior...18
location of components ..............8
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......151
K
Keyless entry system
locking and unlocking doors ....70
programming entry code .........69
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............14
positions of the ignition ...........44L
Lamps
autolamp system .....................194
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................198
cargo lamps ...............................18
daytime running light ...............18
headlamps .................................18
headlamps, flash to pass ..........51
instrument panel, dimming .....18
interior lamps .............62±63, 198
replacing
bulbs ................194±195, 197±198
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................44
Liftgate ........................................73
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
air bag ........................................11
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 113
anti-theft ...................................13
brake ..........................................11
charging system ........................12
check coolant ............................13
cruise indicator .........................13
door ajar ....................................13
engine oil pressure ...................13
high beam .................................12
low fuel ........................................8
safety belt .................................11
service engine soon ................8±9
turn signal indicator .................12
Load limits .................................125
GAWR ......................................125
GVWR ......................................125
trailer towing ..........................125
Loading instructions .................127
Index
228

Item Information
Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity 166.6L (44.0 gallons)
Engine oil-gasoline engines
(includes filter change)5.7L (6.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford
specification WSS-M2C153-H.
Engine oil -diesel engine Refer to your 7.3L Diesel Supplement.
Tire size and pressure Refer to the label inside of driver's door.
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of the
instrument panel.
Coolant capacity
(gasoline engines)Refer toRefill capacitiesin the
Capacities and specificationschapter.
Coolant capacity
(diesel engine)Refer to your 7.3L Diesel Supplement.
Power steering fluid
capacityFill to line on dipstick. Use Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F.
Automatic transmission
fluid capacity
(4x2 vehicles)
1
16.1L (17.1 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F.2
Automatic transmission
fluid capacity
(4x4 vehicles)
1
16.7L (17.7 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F.2
Windshield washer fluid 4.2L (1.1 gallons). Use Ultra-Clear
Windshield Washer Concentrate.
1Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the
correct type. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine
the correct service interval.
Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as
MERCONtand MERCONtV. These dual usage fluids are not to be used
in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCONttype
fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that
require the MERCONtV type fluid.
MERCONtand MERCONtV type fluids are not interchangeable.
DO NOT mix MERCONtand MERCONtV. Use of a transmission
Filling station information
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