•Shut the engine off and
extinguish all smoking materials
and open flames before fueling.
•Automotive fuels can be harmful
or fatal if swallowed. If fuel is
swallowed, call a physician
immediately.
•Avoid inhaling fuel vapors.
•Avoid getting fuel in your eyes. If fuel is splash in the eyes, remove
contact lenses (if worn), flush with water for 15 minutes and seek
medical attention.
•If fuel is splashed on the skin and/or clothing, promptly remove
contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water.
•Be particularly careful if you are taking“Antabuse”or other forms of
disulfiram. Breathing fuel vapors or skin contact could cause sickness
or serious personal injury.
The flow of fuel through the fuel pump nozzle can produce static
electricity, which can cause a fire if fuel is pumped into an
ungrounded fuel container.
To avoid static build-up:
•Place approved fuel container on the ground.
•DO NOT fill a container while it is in the vehicle.
•Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while
filling.
•DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fill
position.
Unleaded gasoline engines
•Use only unlead fuel.
•Use“Regular”unleaded gasoline
with an (R+M)/2 octane rating of
87.
•Do not use fuel containing
methanol.
•Do not use fuel or fuel additives with metal compounds.
87(R+M)/2 METHOD
Maintenance and Specifications
168
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
