Flash to pass
Pull toward you to activate and
release to deactivate.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel during headlamp
and parklamp operation.
•Rotate up to brighten.
•Rotate down to dim.
•Rotate to full up position (past
detent) to turn on interior lamps.
POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION
1. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical
accessories such as the radio to
operate while the engine is not
running.
2. LOCK, locks the automatic
transmission gearshift lever and
allows key removal.
3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all
accessories without locking the
steering wheel.
4. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated. Key
position when driving.
5. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.PANEL
DIM
1
23
4
5
Controls and features
17
filter, specifications .............85,92
gauge .........................................12
improving fuel economy ..........82
low fuel warning light ................6
octane rating ........................81,95
quality ........................................81
running out of fuel ...................82
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .......................79
Fuses .......................................41,42
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) ...................82
Gauges .........................................12
battery voltage gauge ...............13
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................13
engine oil pressure gauge ........12
fuel gauge ..................................12
odometer ...................................14
speedometer .............................14
tachometer ................................15
trip odometer ............................14
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .......33
calculating .................................35
definition ...................................33
driving with a heavy load ........33
location ......................................33
GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating) ............................33
calculating ............................33,35
definition ...................................33
driving with a heavy load ........33
location ......................................33
Hazard flashers ...........................39
Headlamps ...................................16
daytime running lights .............16
flash to pass ..............................17
high beam ............................11,16
turning on and off ....................16
warning chime ..........................11
Ignition .........................................95positions of the ignition ...........17
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ................................89
Instrument panel
cluster ..........................................6
lighting up
panel and interior .....................17
Jump-starting your vehicle ........52
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............11
positions of the ignition ...........17
Lamps
cargo lamps ...............................17
daytime running light ...............16
headlamps .................................16
headlamps, flash to pass ..........17
instrument panel, dimming .....17
replacing bulbs .........................90
Lights, warning and indicator ......6
anti-lock brakes (ABS) .......10,28
brake ............................................7
charging system ..........................7
check coolant ..............................6
door ajar ....................................10
engine oil pressure .....................6
fuel reset ...................................11
high beam .................................11
low fuel ........................................6
safety belt ...................................7
service engine soon .................8,9
turn signal indicator .................11
Load limits ...................................33
GAWR ........................................33
GVWR ........................................33
trailer towing ............................33
Lubricant specifications ........94,95
Motorcraft parts .....................85,92
Octane rating ..............................81
Odometer .....................................14
Overdrive .....................................22
Parking brake ..............................29
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ......92
Index
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