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²OUTSIDE TEMP
²INST ECONOMY
²AVG ECONOMY
²TO EMPTY
RESET
Press this control to reset the average fuel economy calculation.
ENG/MET
Press this control to change your
instrument cluster gauges from
English to metric. To switch the
Electronic Automatic Temperature
Control (if equipped) display
between Fahrenheit and Celsius,
refer toTemperature conversionin
theControls and Featureschapter.
TRIP/RST
Press this control to reset the trip 1 and 2 odometer (which ever is
displayed).
OD/TRIP
Press this control to switch between the permanent odometer mileage
and the trip 1 and 2 odometer mileage.
Message center functions
OUTSIDE TEMP
Press SELECT until the menu
displays OUTSIDE TEMP. This will
display the temperature of the air
outside of your vehicle. The
accurate temperature will be
displayed after the vehicle has
reached the outside temperature
and is driven at speeds of 48 km/h
(30 mph) or greater.
OUTSIDE TEMPINST ECONOMY
AVG ECONOMY
TO EMPTY
˚F ˚C
MILES/GAL
L/100 km
MILES km
SELECT
OD / TRIP RESET ENG / MET TRIP / RST
OUTSIDE TEMPINST ECONOMY
AVG ECONOMY
TO EMPTY
˚F ˚C
MILES/GAL
L/100 km
MILES km
Instrumentation
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Concerns are ineligible for review if the New Vehicle Limited Warranty
has expired at receipt of your application and, in certain states eligibility
is dependent upon the customer's possession of the vehicle.
Eligibility may differ according to state law. For example, see the unique
brochures for California, West Virginia, Georgia and Wisconsin
purchasers/lessees.
Board membership
The Board consists of:
²three consumer representatives
²a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership representative
Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained by
an independent consulting firm. The dealership Board member is chosen
from Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership management, recognized for
their business leadership qualities.
What the Board needs
To have your case reviewed you must complete the application in the
DSB brochure and mail it to the address provided on the application
form. Some states will require you to use certified mail, with return
receipt requested.
Your application is reviewed and, if it is determined to be eligible, you
will receive an acknowledgment indicating:
²the file number assigned to your application
²the toll-free phone number of the DSB's independent administrator
Your dealership and a Ford Motor Company representative will then be
asked to submit statements.
To properly review your case, the Board needs the following information:
²legible copies of all documents and maintenance or repair orders
relevant to the case
²the year, make, model, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) listed
on your vehicle ownership license
²the date of repair(s) and mileage at the time of occurrence(s)
²the current mileage
²the name of the dealer(s) who sold or serviced the vehicle
²a brief description of your unresolved concern
Customer assistance
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Engine block heater .................150
Engine oil ..................................189
checking and adding ..............189
dipstick ....................................189
filter, specifications ........191, 232
recommendations ...................191
refill capacities ........................232
specifications ..................233±234
Exhaust fumes ..........................151
F
Floor mats .................................100
Fluid capacities .........................232
Foglamps .....................................23
Fuel ............................................211
calculating fuel economy .......216
cap ...........................................213
capacity ...................................232
choosing the right fuel ...........214
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................219
detergent in fuel .....................215
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................211, 213, 216
filter, specifications ........216, 232
fuel pump shut-off switch .....167
gauge .........................................16
improving fuel economy ........216
low fuel warning light ..............11
octane rating ...................215, 234
quality ......................................215
running out of fuel .................216
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................211
Fuses ..................................168±169G
Garage door opener ....................94
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............213
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................216
Gauges .........................................14
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................17
fuel gauge ..................................16
odometer ...................................15
speedometer .............................15
trip odometer ............................16
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .....160
calculating ...............................161
definition .................................160
driving with a heavy load ......160
location ....................................160
GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) .............160
calculating .......................160±161
definition .................................160
driving with a heavy load ......160
location ....................................160
H
Hazard flashers .........................167
Head restraints .........................110
Headlamps ...................................22
aiming ......................................226
autolamp system .......................23
bulb specifications ..................225
flash to pass ..............................22
high beam ...........................10, 22
replacing bulbs .......................222
turning on and off ....................22
warning chime ..........................13
Index
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