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Preparing your vehicle
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the
transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the transmission
may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is considered normal and
will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time, the
adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation.
1.Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle.
2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could
damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle
making sure the two vehiclesdo nottouch. Set the parking brake on
both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving
parts.
4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before
you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level.
5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect any electrical
surges. Turn all other accessories off.
Connecting the jumper cables
1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of
the discharged battery.
Note:In the illustrations,lightning boltsare used to designate the
assisting (boosting) battery.
+–+–
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parties, make decisions and, when appropriate, render awards to resolve
disputes. CAMVAP decisions are fast, fair, and final; the arbitrator’s
award is binding both to you and Ford of Canada.
CAMVAP services are available in all territories and provinces. For more
information, without charge or obligation, call your CAMVAP Provincial
Administrator directly at 1-800-207-0685.
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
Before exporting your vehicle to a foreign country, contact the
appropriate foreign embassy or consulate. These officials can inform you
of local vehicle registration regulations and where to find unleaded fuel.
If you cannot find unleaded fuel or can only get fuel with an anti-knock
index lower than is recommended for your vehicle, contact a district or
owner relations/customer relationship office.
The use of leaded fuel in your vehicle without proper conversion may
damage the effectiveness of your emission control system and may cause
engine knocking or serious engine damage. Ford Motor Company/Ford of
Canada is not responsible for any damage caused by use of improper
fuel.
In the United States, using leaded fuel may also result in difficulty
importing your vehicle back into the U.S.
If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living in
Central or South America, the Caribbean, or the Middle East, contact the
nearest Ford dealership. If the dealership cannot help you, write or call:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
WORLDWIDE DIRECT MARKET OPERATIONS
1555 Fairlane Drive
Fairlane Business Park #3
Allen Park, Michigan 48101
U.S.A.
Telephone: (313) 594-4857
FAX: (313) 390-0804
If you are in another foreign country, contact the nearest Ford
dealership. If the dealership employees cannot help you, they can direct
you to the nearest Ford affiliate office.
If you buy your vehicle in North America and then relocate outside of
the U.S. or Canada, register your vehicle identification number (VIN) and
new address with Ford Motor Company Worldwide Direct Market
Operations.
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Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................110
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Radio ..........................17, 19, 22, 25
Relays ........................................143
Remote entry system .................56
illuminated entry ......................59
locking/unlocking doors ...........55
Roadside assistance ..................141
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............81
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) .........70–75
Safety defects, reporting ..........174
Safety restraints ....................70–75
belt minder ...............................77
extension assembly ..................81
for adults .............................71–74
for children .........................89–90
lap belt ......................................76
safety belt maintenance ...........81
warning light and chime ....76–77
Safety seats for children ............93
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............70
Seats ............................................65
child safety seats ......................93
front seats .................................65
Servicing your vehicle ..............181
Setting the clock
AM/FM/CD .................................20
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................23
AM/FM/Tape ..............................17
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................27Snowplowing .........................7, 140
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........152
Spark plugs,
specifications .............227, 233–234
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................231, 233
Speed control ..............................51
Starting your
vehicle ........................103–104, 107
jump starting ..........................159
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................45
T
Tailgate ........................................54
Tilt steering wheel ......................45
Tires ...........................151, 214–215
alignment ................................222
care ..........................................221
changing ..................151–152, 154
checking the pressure ............221
label .........................................220
replacing ..................................225
rotating ....................................222
safety practices .......................225
sidewall information ...............216
snow tires and chains ............226
spare tire .................................151
terminology .............................215
tire grades ...............................215
treadwear ........................214, 224
Towing .......................................133
recreational towing .................140
trailer towing ..........................133
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