2005 FORD E SERIES jump start

Seating and Safety Restraints 67
Seating 67
Safety restraints 73
Air bags 83
Child restraints 87
Tires, Wheels and Loading 103
Tire Information 106
Tire Inflation 107
Changing tires 111
Lug Nut Torque 119
Vehicle loading 129
Trailer towing 135
Recreational towing 146
Driving 147
Starting 147
Brakes 151
Transmission operation 155
Roadside Emergencies 165
Getting roadside assistance 165
Hazard flasher switch 166
Fuel pump shut-off switch 166
Fuses and relays 168
Jump starting 176
Wrecker towing 181
Customer Assistance 182
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 190
Cleaning 191
Underbody preservation 195
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GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor
Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This
program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service
is available:
•24–hours, seven days a week
•for the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period of three years or 36,000
miles (60,000 km), whichever occurs first on Ford and Mercury
vehicles, and four years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km) on Lincoln
vehicles.
Roadside assistance will cover:
•a flat tire change with a good spare (except Ford GT which has a tire
inflation kit)
•battery jump start
•lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is the customer’s
responsibility)
•fuel delivery (2.0 gallons [7.5L], maximum two occurrences within 12
month period)
•towing of your disabled vehicle to the nearest Ford Motor Company
dealership, or your selling dealer if within 35 miles (56.3 km) of the
nearest Ford Motor Company dealership (one tow per disablement).
Even non-warranty related tows, like accidents, are covered (some
exclusions apply, such as impound towing or repossession).
Canadian customers refer to your Owner Information Guide for
information on:
•coverage period
•exact fuel amounts
•towing of your disabled vehicle
•emergency travel expense reimbursement
•travel planning benefits
USING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference. In the United States, this card is found in the
Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment. In Canada, the card is
found in theOwner Information Guidein the glove compartment.
U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance,
call 1–800–241–3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1–800–521–4140.
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JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
The following procedure is for vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine;
if your vehicle is equipped with a diesel engine, refer to the6.0L Power
Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplementfor
the proper jump starting procedure.
The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,
sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or
vehicle damage.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes and
clothing, if contacted.
Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle. Automatic
transmissions do not have push-start capability; doing so may
damage the catalytic converter.
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.
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Jump starting
1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at
moderately increased speed.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an
additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.
Removing the jumper cables
Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were
connected.
1. Remove the jumper cable from thegroundmetal surface.
Note:In the illustrations,lightning boltsare used to designate the
assisting (boosting) battery.
2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the
booster vehicle’s battery.
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3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster
vehicle’s battery.
4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the
disabled vehicle’s battery.
After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables
removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can
relearnits idle conditions.
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Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......39, 41
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .................27, 30, 34
AM/FM .......................................19
AM/FM/CD .................................23
AM/FM/Tape ..............................20
Compass, electronic ....................54
calibration .................................55
set zone adjustment .................55
Console
overhead ....................................53
Controls
power seat .................................68
Coolant
checking and adding ..............205
refill capacities ................209, 228
specifications ..................233, 236
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................59
Customer Assistance ................165
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................196
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................188
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................188
Getting roadside assistance ...165
Getting the service you
need .........................................182
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................189
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................184
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................187D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................42
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................222
engine oil .................................200
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........233
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................222
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................164
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Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................176
Emergency Flashers .................166
Emission control system ..........219
Engine ................................236–237
cleaning ...................................193
coolant .....................................205
diesel ...........................................7
fail-safe coolant ......................210
idle speed control ...................203
lubrication
specifications ..................233, 236
refill capacities ........................228
service points ..........................199
starting after a collision .........166
Engine block heater .................150
Engine oil ..................................200
checking and adding ..............200
dipstick ....................................200
filter, specifications ........202, 227
recommendations ...................202
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refill capacities ........................228
specifications ..................233, 236
Exhaust fumes ..........................150
F
Fail safe cooling ........................210
Fluid capacities .........................228
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................153
Fuel ............................................211
calculating fuel economy .......215
cap ...........................................213
capacity ...................................228
choosing the right fuel ...........214
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................218
detergent in fuel .....................215
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................211, 213, 216
filter, specifications ........215, 227
fuel pump shut-off switch .....166
improving fuel economy ........215
octane rating ...........214, 236–237
quality ......................................214
running out of fuel .................215
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................211
Fuses ..........................................168
G
Garage door opener ....................54
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............213
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................215
Gauges .........................................15
H
Hazard flashers .........................166Headlamps ...................................42
bulb specifications ....................47
daytime running lights .............42
flash to pass ..............................43
high beam .................................43
replacing bulbs ...................48–49
turning on and off ....................42
Heating
heater only system .............39, 41
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................40
Hood ..........................................198
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Ignition .......................147, 236–237
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..91
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................220
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................194
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................43
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......176
K
Keys
positions of the ignition .........147
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................47
daytime running light ...............42
headlamps .................................42
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AM/FM/CD .................................23
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ....27, 30, 34
AM/FM/Tape ..............................20
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........112
Spark plugs,
specifications .............227, 236–237
Special notice ................................9
ambulance conversions ..............8
diesel-powered vehicles .............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................233, 236
Speed control ..............................59
Starting your
vehicle ........................147–148, 150
jump starting ..........................176
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................53
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...........39, 41
Tilt steering wheel ......................53
Tires ...................................105–106
alignment ................................126
care ..........................................125
changing ..........................112–113
checking the pressure ............108
inspecting and inflating .........107
label .........................................124
replacing ..........................110, 115
rotating ....................................127
safety practices .......................126
sidewall information ...............120
snow tires and chains ............129
spare tire .................................111terminology .............................106
tire grades ...............................106
treadwear ........................105, 125
Towing .......................................135
recreational towing .................146
trailer towing ..........................135
wrecker ....................................181
Traction-lok rear axle ...............153
Transmission .............................155
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....155
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................222
fluid, refill capacities ..............228
lubricant specifications ..233, 236
Turn signal ..................................46
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................237
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................239
Vehicle loading ..........................129
Ventilating your vehicle ...........150
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................200
Water, Driving through .............164
Windows
power .........................................57
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................52
checking and adding fluid .....200
replacing wiper blades .............52
Wrecker towing .........................181
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