Filling the tank
The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to
the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in theRefill capacities
section of this chapter.
The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and the
empty reserve combined. Indicated capacity is the difference in the
amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates
empty. Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fuel
tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty.
The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should
not be relied upon to increase driving range. When refueling your
vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be
able to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of the
fuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the tank.
For consistent results when filling the fuel tank:
•Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling,
an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running.
•Use the same filling rate setting (low—medium—high) each time
the tank is filled.
•Allow no more than 2 automatic click-offs when filling.
•Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating.
•Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand.
•Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the
same direction each time you fill up.
•Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time.
Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent.
Calculating fuel economy
1. Fill the tank and record the odometer reading.
2. Each time you fill up the tank, record the amount of fuel added.
3. After at least 3 fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and record the current
odometer reading.
4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current reading.
Use one of the following simple calculations to determine fuel economy:
•Liters x 100total kilometers
•Miles traveledgallons used
Maintenance and Specifications
171
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................157
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................146
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................150
Getting roadside assistance ...125
Getting the service you
need .........................................144
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................151
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................147
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................150
D
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........186
Driving under special
conditions ..........................112, 114
sand .........................................113
snow and ice ...........................115
through water .........................116
E
Engine ........................................188
cleaning ...................................154
lubrication
specifications ..................186, 188
refill capacities ........................183
service points ..........................160
starting after a collision .........126
Engine block heater .................103
Engine oil
filter, specifications ................183
refill capacities ........................183
specifications ..................186, 188Exhaust fumes ..........................103
F
Floor mats ...................................54
Fluid capacities .........................183
Foglamps .....................................33
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......111
description ..............................111
driving off road .......................112
electronic shift ........................112
indicator light .........................111
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................105
Fuel
capacity ...................................183
filling your vehicle with fuel ..171
filter, specifications ................183
fuel pump shut-off switch .....126
octane rating ...........................188
G
Garage door opener ....................43
Gauges .........................................11
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................116
calculating ...............................118
definition .................................116
driving with a heavy load ......116
location ....................................116
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................116
calculating .......................116, 118
definition .................................116
driving with a heavy load ......116
location ....................................116
H
Head restraints ...........................73
Index
195
