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ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
Lift the mirror cover to turn on the
visor mirror lamps.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according to
your option package.
Storage compartment (if equipped)
Press the OPEN control to open the
storage compartment. The door will
open slightly and can be moved to
full open.
The storage compartment may be
used to secure sunglasses or a
similar object.
Install a garage door opener (if equipped)
The storage compartment can be used to hold a variety of aftermarket
garage door openers. To install your garage door opener:
1. Open the storage compartment
door.
2. Remove the storage clip and stow
it away.
3. Place the Velcrostrip onto the
back of the garage door opener
control.
4. Adhere the back of garage door
opener control to the Velcrostrip
found inside the storage
compartment. Make sure that the controls for the garage door opener
face outward.
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5. Place the height adjusters onto
the back of the storage
compartment door. Add as many
adjusters needed to activate the
garage door opener.
6. Close the storage compartment
door and press the garage door
opener control to verify that it
works. If not, you may need to add
more adjusters.
One-touch moon roof (if equipped)
With trip computer
Without trip computer
Toopenthe moon roof using the one-touch operation switch:
•Press and release the rear portion of the one-touch moon roof control.
•To halt motion at any point during one-touch opening, press the
control a second time.
Toclosethe moon roof:
•Press and hold the front portion of the moon roof control. Release the
control to stop the roof closing at any position.
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•Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your
vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive
use or are not properly installed. When operated, such systems may
cause the engine to stumble or stall or cause the transmission to be
damaged or operate improperly. In addition, such systems may be
damaged or their performance may be affected by operating your
vehicle. (Citizens band [CB] transceivers, garage door openers and
other transmitters with outputs of five watts or less will not ordinarily
affect your vehicle’s operation.)
•Ford cannot assume responsibility for any adverse effects or damage
that may result from the use of such equipment.
Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and
four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a
lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles arenot
designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more
than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under
off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt
maneuvers in these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously could result in
an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death.
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refill capacities ........................254
specifications ..................258, 261
Exhaust fumes ..........................114
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Fail safe cooling ........................229
Fluid capacities .........................254
Foglamps .....................................40
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......128
description ..............................132
driving off road .......................134
electronic shift ................128, 132
indicator light .........................129
lever operated shift ................129
manual locking hubs ..............128
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................117
Fuel ............................................230
calculating fuel economy .......235
cap ...........................................232
capacity ...................................254
choosing the right fuel ...........233
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................238
detergent in fuel .....................234
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................230, 232, 235
filter, specifications ........234, 254
fuel pump shut-off switch .....176
improving fuel economy ........235
octane rating ...................233, 261
quality ......................................233
running out of fuel .................234
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................230
Fuses ..................................177–178
G
Garage door opener ....................51Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............232
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................235
Gauges .........................................16
transmission fluid
temperature gauge ...................20
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................144
calculating ...............................145
definition .................................144
driving with a heavy load ......144
location ....................................144
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................144
calculating .......................144–145
definition .................................144
driving with a heavy load ......144
location ....................................144
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Headlamps ...................................39
aiming ........................................41
autolamp system .......................39
daytime running lights .............40
flash to pass ..............................41
high beam .................................40
replacing bulbs ...................43–44
turning on and off ....................39
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................36–37
Hood ..........................................217
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Ignition ...............................110, 261
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................102
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