3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and record
the current odometer reading.
4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer
reading.
5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel
economy:
Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total kilometers
traveled.
Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used.
Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (city
or highway). This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle’s fuel
economy under current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping records
during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fuel
economy. In general, lower temperatures give lower fuel economy.
Driving style—good driving and fuel economy habits
Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change
a number of variables and improve your fuel economy.
Habits
•Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel.
•Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel
economy.
•Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste
fuel.
•Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
•Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.
•Slow down gradually.
•Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 88 km/h [55 mph] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 105 km/h [65 mph]).
•Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
•Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
•You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs.
Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel
economy.
•Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
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Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels
Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used. The type of
fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick and also in the
Lubricant specificationssection in this chapter.
Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause
internal transaxle component damage.
If necessary, add fluid in 250 mL (1/2 pint) increments through the filler
tube until the level is correct.
If an overfill occurs, excess fluid
should be removed by a qualified
technician.
An overfill condition of
transmission fluid may cause
shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage.
Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments or
cleaning agents. The use of these materials may affect transmission
operation and result in damage to internal transmission components.
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals
for changing the air filter element.
When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filter
element listed. Refer toMotorcraft Part Numbers.
Note:Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not
remove it while the engine is running.
Changing the air filter element
1. Release the four clamps that
secure the air filter housing cover.
2. Carefully separate the two halves
of the air filter housing.
3. Remove the air filter element
from the air filter housing.
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4. Install a new air filter element. Be
careful not to crimp the filter
element edges between the air filter
housing and cover. This could cause
filter damage and allow unmetered
air to enter the engine if not
properly seated.
5. Replace the air filter housing
cover and secure the four clamps.
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
New vehicles are fitted with tires
that have a rating on them called
Tire Quality Grades. The Quality
grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For
example:
•Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
These Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that the United
States Department of Transportation has set.
Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic tires for use on passenger
cars. They do not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires,
space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim
diameters of 10 to 12 inches or limited production tires as defined in
Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2).
U.S. Department of Transportation-Tire quality grades:The U.S.
Department of Transportation requires Ford to give you the following
information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified
government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual
conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................159
Accessory delay ..........................88
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ................................136–137
and child safety seats ............138
description ..............................137
disposal ....................................140
driver air bag ..........................139
indicator light ...................12, 140
operation .................................139
passenger air bag ...................139
Air cleaner filter ...............234, 239
Air conditioning
automatic temperature
control system ..........................63
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................58
rear seat controls ...............61, 69
Air filter, cabin ............................73
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................217
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................159–160
Anti-theft system ......................112
arming the system ..................113
disarming a triggered
system .....................................114
disarming an untriggered
system .....................................114
Audio system (see Radio) .........20
Automatic transaxle
driving with .............................163
fluid, adding ............................232
fluid, checking ........................232
fluid, refill capacities ..............239
fluid, specification ..................241
Auxiliary power point .................86Axle
lubricant specifications ..........240
B
Battery .......................................215
acid, treating emergencies .....215
charging system warning
light ............................................13
jumping a disabled battery ....188
maintenance-free ....................215
replacement, specifications ...239
servicing ..................................215
Brakes ........................................158
anti-lock ...........................159–160
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light .........12, 160
brake warning light ..................11
fluid, checking and adding ....231
fluid, refill capacities ..............239
fluid, specifications .........240–241
lubricant specifications ..240–241
parking ....................................160
shift interlock ..........................162
Break-in period .............................6
Bulbs ............................................77
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....239
Cargo cover ...............................106
Cargo net ...........................105–106
CD changer .................................53
Certification Label ....................243
Changing a tire .........................182
Child safety restraints ..............141
child safety belts ....................141
Child safety seats ......................144
attaching with tether straps ..149
Index
248
in front seat ............................146
in rear seat ......................146, 148
tether anchorage hardware ...150
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............204
exterior ....................................207
instrument panel ....................206
interior .....................................207
plastic parts ............................205
washing ....................................203
waxing .....................................203
wheels ......................................204
wiper blades ............................206
woodtone trim ........................205
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......58, 63
Clock ................................24, 33, 44
Console ......................................103
overhead ....................................86
Controls
power seat ...............................117
steering column ........................94
Coolant
checking and adding ..............217
refill capacities ................220, 239
specifications ..................240–241
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................90
Customer Assistance ................173
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................208
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................196
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................200
Getting roadside assistance ...173
Getting the service you
need .........................................194
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................201The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................197
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................200
D
Defrost
rear window ..............................72
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................232
engine oil .................................212
Doors
door ajar warning .....................14
lubricant specifications ..........240
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................166
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................188
Emission control system ..........229
Engine ................................241–242
check engine/service engine
soon light ..................................10
cleaning ...................................204
coolant .....................................217
idle speed control ...................215
lubrication
specifications ..................240–241
refill capacities ........................239
service points ..........................211
starting after a collision .........174
Engine oil ..................................212
checking and adding ..............212
dipstick ....................................212
Index
249
filter, specifications ........214, 239
recommendations ...................214
refill capacities ........................239
specifications ..................240–241
Exhaust fumes ..........................158
F
Floor mats .................................103
Fluid capacities .........................239
Foglamps .....................................74
Fuel ............................................221
calculating fuel economy .......225
cap ...........................................223
capacity ...................................239
choosing the right fuel ...........224
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................228
detergent in fuel .....................225
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................221, 223, 226
filter, specifications ........225, 239
fuel pump shut-off switch .....174
gauge .........................................17
improving fuel economy ........225
low fuel warning light ..............13
octane rating ...........224, 241–242
quality ......................................224
running out of fuel .................225
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................221
Fuses ..................................175–176
G
Garage door opener ....................95
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............223
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................225
Gauges ...................................15–16engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................16
fuel gauge ..................................17
odometer ...................................18
speedometer .............................18
trip odometer ............................19
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................167
calculating ...............................168
definition .................................167
driving with a heavy load ......167
location ....................................167
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................167
calculating .......................167–168
definition .................................167
driving with a heavy load ......167
location ....................................167
H
Hazard flashers .........................174
Head restraints .........................115
Headlamps ...................................74
aiming ........................................75
autolamp system .......................74
bulb specifications ....................77
flash to pass ..............................75
high beam ...........................15, 75
replacing bulbs .........................79
turning on and off ....................74
warning chime ..........................15
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................58, 63
rear seat controls ...............61, 69
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage door
opener) ...................... 95–96, 98–99
Hood ..........................................210
Index
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