²GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating):Maximum permissable total
weight of the base vehicle, occupants, optional equipment and cargo.
The GVWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety
Certification Label on the driver's door pillar.
²GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating):Carrying capacity for each axle
system. The GAWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the
Safety Certification Label on the driver's door pillar.
²GCW (Gross Combined Weight):The combined weight of the
towing vehicle (including occupants and cargo) and the loaded trailer.
²GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating):Maximum permissable
combined weight of the towing vehicle (including occupants and
cargo) and the loaded trailer.
²Maximum Trailer Weight Rating:Maximum weight of a trailer the
vehicle is permitted to tow. The maximum trailer weight rating is
determined by subtracting the vehicle curb weight for each
engine/transmission combination, any required option weight for trailer
towing and the weight of the driver from the GCWR for the towing
vehicle.
²Maximum Trailer Weight:Maximum weight of a trailer the loaded
vehicle (including occupants and cargo) is permitted to tow. It is
determined by subtracting the weight of the loaded trailer towing
vehicle from the GCWR for the towing vehicle.
²Trailer Weight Range:Specified weight range that the trailer must
fall within that ranges from zero to the maximum trailer weight rating.
Remember to figure in the tongue load of your loaded trailer when
figuring the total weight.
Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the
certification label.
Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the
originals because they may lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR
limitations. Replacement tires with a higher limit than the originals do
not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations.
The Certification Label, found on the inside pillar of the driver's door,
lists several important vehicle weight rating limitations. Before adding
any additional equipment, refer to these limitations. If you are adding
weight to your vehicle, always ensure that the weight of occupants, cargo
Driving
140
turn signal indicator .................11
Load limits .................................139
GAWR ......................................139
GVWR ......................................139
trailer towing ..........................139
Locks
autolock .....................................83
childproof ..................................75
doors ..........................................74
Lubricant specifications ...214±215
Lumbar support, seats ...............94
M
Message center ...........................17
english/metric button ...............24
reset button ..............................18
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................71
cleaning ...................................208
heated ........................................75
programmable memory ............84
side view mirrors (power) .......74
Moon roof ....................................71
Motorcraft parts ................194, 212
O
Octane rating ............................192
Odometer .....................................16
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................167
Overdrive .............................66, 137
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................81Parking brake ............................131
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....212
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................98
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................58
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................151
Power door locks ........................74
Power steering ..........................134
fluid, checking and adding ....178
fluid, refill capacity ................212
fluid, specifications .........214±215
R
Radio ............................................33
Rear window defroster ...............33
Relays ........................................147
Remote entry system ...........79, 81
illuminated entry ......................83
locking/unlocking doors ...........80
opening the trunk .....................81
panic alarm ...............................81
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................82
replacing the batteries .............81
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..............15, 96, 100±104
Safety defects, reporting ..........230
Safety restraints ..........96, 100±104
belt minder .............................106
cleaning the safety
belts .................................109, 211
Index
235
