performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle.
Gasolines that meet the World-wide Fuel Charter should be used when
available. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the
World-wide Fuel Charter.
Running out of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse
effect on powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
•You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times after
refueling, to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to
the engine.
•The
indicator may come on. For more information on the “Check
Engine” or the “Service engine soon” indicator, refer toWarning
lights and chimesin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
Measuring techniques
Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, the
driver. You must gather information as accurately and consistently as
possible. Fuel expense, frequency of fillups or fuel gauge readings are
NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy. We do not recommend
taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1,000 miles (1,600
km) of driving (engine break-in period). You will get a more accurate
measurement after 2,000 miles-3,000 miles (3,000 km–5,000 km).
Filling the tank
The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to
the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in theRefill capacities
section of this chapter.
The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and the
empty reserve combined. Indicated capacity is the difference in the
amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates
empty. Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fuel
tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty.
The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should
not be relied upon to increase driving range. When refueling your
vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be
able to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of the
fuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the tank.
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3. The fuel cap may not have been securely tightened. SeeFuel filler
capin this chapter.
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
present, the
indicator 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 the
indicator 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 your
indicator is on, refer to
the description in theWarning lights and chimessection of the
Instrument Clusterchapter. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test with
the
indicator 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.
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Fuel ............................................231
calculating fuel economy .......235
cap ...........................................233
capacity ...................................247
choosing the right fuel ...........233
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................238
detergent in fuel .....................234
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................231, 233, 235
filter, specifications ................230
fuel pump shut-off switch .....160
improving fuel economy ........235
octane rating ...................234, 251
quality ......................................234
running out of fuel .................235
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................231
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......160
Fuses ..................................161–162
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............233
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................235
Gauges .........................................16
H
Hazard flashers .........................160
Headlamps ...................................35
aiming ........................................37
bulb specifications ....................39
daytime running lights .............36
flash to pass ..............................35
high beam .................................35
replacing bulbs .........................40
turning on and off ....................35Heating
heating and air
conditioning system ...........32–33
Hood ..........................................212
I
Ignition ...............................140, 251
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .......................93
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................240
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................201
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................36
location of components ............12
J
Jack ............................................171
positioning ...............................171
storage .....................171, 174–175
Jump-starting your vehicle ......181
K
Keys
positions of the ignition .........140
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................39
daytime running light ...............36
fog lamps ...................................36
headlamps .................................35
headlamps, flash to pass ..........35
instrument panel, dimming .....36
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interior lamps .....................39–40
replacing bulbs ....... 39–40, 43–46
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................38
LATCH anchors .........................101
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........145
Load limits .................................122
Loading instructions .................129
Lubricant specifications ...250–251
Lug nuts ....................................179
Lumbar support, seats ...............64
M
Manual transmission .................151
fluid capacities ........................247
lubricant specifications ..........251
reverse .....................................152
Mirrors .........................................50
fold away ...................................50
side view mirrors (power) .......50
Motorcraft parts ........................230
O
Octane rating ............................234
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................217
Overdrive .....................................53
Overheating ...............................180
P
Parking brake ............................146
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................165
Power door locks ........................56Power mirrors .............................50
Power point .................................48
Power steering ..........................147
fluid, checking and adding ....241
fluid, refill capacity ................247
fluid, specifications .........250–251
Power Windows ...........................49
Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................147
R
Radio ..........................18, 20, 23, 27
Single CD ..................................20
Relays ........................................161
Remote entry system .................57
illuminated entry ......................60
locking/unlocking doors .....56–57
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............76
Safety belts (see
Safety restraints) ............65, 67–71
Safety restraints ..............65, 67–71
belt minder ...............................72
extension assembly ..................72
for adults .............................67–70
for children .........................88–89
safety belt maintenance ...........76
warning light and chime ..........72
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................101
Safety restraints - tether
anchors ........................................97
Safety seats for children ............93
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................253
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Seat belts (see
Safety restraints) ........................65
Seats ............................................63
child safety seats ......................93
Servicing your vehicle ..............211
Setting the clock
AM/FM stereo ...........................18
AM/FM stereo CD .....................20
AM/FM stereo tape/CD/MP3 ....23
Premium AM/FM stereo
CD6/MP3 ...................................27
Snowplowing .................................7
Spark plugs, specifications .......251
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................250–251
Speed control ..............................50
Starting your
vehicle ........................140–141, 143
jump starting ..........................181
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................47
Stereo
Single CD ..................................20
T
Tether anchors ............................97
Tilt steering wheel ......................47
Tires ...........................106–108, 171
alignment ................................114
care ..........................................111
changing ..........................171, 176
checking the pressure ............111
inspecting and inflating .........109
label .........................................121replacing ..................................113
rotating ....................................115
safety practices .......................113
sidewall information ...............116
snow tires and chains ............122
spare tire .........................171, 173
terminology .............................108
tire grades ...............................107
treadwear ........................107, 112
Towing .......................................129
recreational towing .................138
trailer towing ..........................129
wrecker ....................................186
Traction-lok rear axle ...............147
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................246
Transmission
automatic operation ...............148
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....148
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................245
fluid, refill capacities ..............247
lubricant specifications ..250–251
manual operation ....................151
Turn signal ..................................38
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................251
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................254
Vehicle loading ..........................122
camper bodies ........................139
Ventilating your vehicle ...........143
W
Warning chimes ...........................16
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
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