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What you should know about fail-safe cooling
If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle to
be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred.
The“fail-safe”distance depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle load
and terrain.
How fail-safe cooling works
•Standard cluster
•Optional cluster
If the engine begins to overheat:
•The engine coolant temperature gauge will move to the H (hot) area
(if your vehicle is equipped with analog gauges).
•The engine coolant temperature gauge will illuminate all eight bars
and a tone will sound every five seconds for one minute (if your
vehicle is equipped with digital gauges).
•TheCheck Engineindicator light will illuminate.
If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the engine
will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabled
cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However:
•The engine power will be limited.
TEMPH
C
N
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M
H
C
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splashed on the skin, promptly wash skin thoroughly with soap and
water. Consult a physician immediately if you experience an adverse
reaction.
When refueling always shut the engine off and never allow
sparks or open flames near the filler neck. Never smoke while
refueling. Fuel vapor is extremely hazardous under certain conditions.
Care should be taken to avoid inhaling excess fumes.
The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce static
electricity, which can cause a fire if fuel is pumped into an
ungrounded fuel container.
Use the following guidelines to avoid static build-up when filling an
ungrounded fuel container:
•Place approved fuel container on the ground.
•DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is in the vehicle (including the
cargo area).
•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.
Fuel Filler Cap
Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1/8 turn on/off
feature.
When fueling your vehicle:
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn until it
stops.
3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe.
4. To install the cap, align the tabs on the cap with the notches on the
filler pipe.
5. Turn the filler cap clockwise 1/8 of a turn until it stops.
“Check Fuel Cap”illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON
position to ensure your bulb is working. When this light turns on, check
the fuel filler cap. Continuing to operate the vehicle with the Check Fuel
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•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.
•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toLubricant specificationsin
this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found in your vehicle scheduled maintenance guide.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
0.4 km/L [1 mpg] is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried).
•Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
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Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry
ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
Illumination of the“Check Engine”light, charging system warning light
or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or
loss of engine power, could indicate that the emission control system is
not working properly.
Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By
law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services,
sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not
permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent
it from working. Information about your vehicle’s emission system is on
the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the
engine. This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some tune up
specifications.
Please consult yourWarranty Guidefor complete emission warranty
information.
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)
Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s
emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On
Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II). This OBD-II system protects the
environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet
government emission standards. The OBD-II system also assists the
service technician in properly servicing your vehicle. When theCheck
engine/Service engine soonlight illuminates, the OBD-II system has
detected a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause yourCheck
engine/Service engine soonlight to illuminate. Examples are:
1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run
poorly.)
2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.
3. The fuel cap may not have been securely tightened.
These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank
with good quality fuel and/or properly tightening the fuel cap. After three
driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions
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present, theCheck engine/Service engine soonlight should turn off. (A
driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed
city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required.
If theCheck engine/Service engine soonlight remains on, have your
vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostics system. If yourCheck engine/Service engine
soonlight is on, refer to the description in theWarning lights and
chimessection of theInstrument Clusterchapter. Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test with theCheck engine/Service engine soonlight on.
If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a“not ready for I/M test”
condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a
minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as
described below:
•First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
•Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with
at least four idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.
CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid.
Refer to the scheduled maintenance
guide for the service interval
schedules.If adding fluid is
necessary, use only MERCON
AT F.
1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area between H and C).
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................129
Air bag supplemental
restraint system ................105, 109
and child safety seats ............107
description ......................105, 109
disposal ....................................112
driver air bag ..................107, 110
indicator light .................109, 111
operation .........................107, 110
passenger air bag ...........107, 110
side air bag ..............................109
Air cleaner filter ...............212, 226
Air conditioning ..........................35
Air suspension ...........................133
description ..............................133
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................192
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................129
Audio system
(see Radio) ................20, 23, 26, 28
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................135
fluid, adding ............................209
fluid, checking ........................209
fluid, refill capacities ..............227
fluid, specification ..................230
Auxiliary power point .................56
Axle
lubricant specifications ..228, 230
refill capacities ........................227
traction lok ..............................138
B
Battery .......................................190acid, treating emergencies .....190
jumping a disabled battery ....161
maintenance-free ....................190
replacement, specifications ...226
servicing ..................................190
BeltMinder .................................100
Brakes ................................128–129
anti-lock ...................................129
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............130
fluid, checking and adding ....209
fluid, refill capacities ..............227
fluid, specifications .........228, 230
lubricant specifications ..228, 230
shift interlock ..........................134
Bulbs ............................................41
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....227
CD changer .................................30
Cell phone use ............................72
Certification Label ....................232
Changing a tire .........................155
Child safety restraints ..............112
child safety belts ....................112
Child safety seats ......................115
attaching with tether straps ..119
in front seat ............................116
in rear seat ..............................116
Cigar lighter
Power Point ..............................56
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............178
instrument panel ....................180
interior .....................................180
interior trim ............................180
plastic parts ............................179
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K
Keyless entry system .................81
autolock .....................................80
keypad .......................................81
programming entry code .........81
Keys .................................73, 83–85
positions of the ignition .........124
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................38
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................41
daytime running light ...............38
headlamps .................................38
headlamps, flash to pass ..........39
instrument panel, dimming .....39
interior lamps .....................40–41
replacing bulbs ...................41–46
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................40
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........130
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................138
Load limits .................................139
Locks
autolock .....................................80
childproof ..................................74
doors ..........................................73
Lubricant specifications ...228, 230
Lumbar support, seats ...............89
M
Message center ...........................68
reset button ..............................68
select button .............................69Mirrors .........................................48
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................59
fold away ...................................59
heated ........................................58
side view mirrors (power) .......58
Moon roof ....................................63
Motorcraft parts ................203, 226
O
Octane rating ............................202
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................186
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................77
Parking brake ............................130
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....226
Pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ...............59
Power adjustable foot pedals .....59
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................151
Power door locks ..................73, 80
Power mirrors .............................58
Power Point
Cigar lighter ..............................56
Power steering ..................132–133
fluid, checking and adding ....208
fluid, refill capacity ................227
fluid, specifications .................228
Power Windows ...........................57
R
Radio ..........................20, 23, 26, 28
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