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•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 inscheduled maintenance information.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] 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.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
8–10 miles (12–16 km) of driving.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
•Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
•Close windows for high speed driving.
EPA window sticker
Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker. Contact your
authorized dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle.
The EPA window sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy
comparisons with other vehicles.
It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the window
sticker. These numbers represent the Range of MPG (L/100 km)
expected on the vehicle under optimum conditions. Your fuel economy
may vary depending upon the method of operation and conditions.
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wiper blades ............................217
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............37
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................33
AM/FM .......................................18
AM/FM/Cassette ........................19
AM/FM/CD .................................23
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................28
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................55
Console ........................................53
overhead ..............................53, 55
Controls
power seat ...............................101
steering column ........................69
Coolant
checking and adding ..............230
refill capacities ................234, 252
specifications ..................254–255
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................66
Cupholder(s) .............................104
Customer Assistance ................184
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................211
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................212
Getting roadside assistance ...184
Getting the service you
need .........................................207
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................212
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................210D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................41
Defrost
rear window ..............................39
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................248
engine oil .................................225
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........254
Driving under special
conditions ..................................183
through water .........................183
E
Electronic message center .........74
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................201
Emission control system ..........245
Engine ................................255–256
cleaning ...................................216
coolant .....................................230
fail-safe cooling .......................235
idle speed control ...................228
lubrication
specifications ..................254–255
refill capacities ........................252
service points ..........................223
starting after a collision .........186
Engine block heater .................171
Engine oil ..................................225
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................225
checking and adding ..............225
dipstick ....................................225
filter, specifications ........227, 251
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Jump-starting your vehicle ......201
K
Keyless entry system .................91
autolock .....................................90
keypad .......................................91
programming entry code .........91
Keys .......................................83, 96
positions of the ignition .........168
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................40
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................46
daytime running light ...............41
fog lamps ...................................42
headlamps .................................40
headlamps, flash to pass ..........41
instrument panel, dimming .....42
interior lamps .....................44–47
replacing bulbs .........................47
Lane change indicator (see
Turn signal) .................................44
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........173
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................178
Load limits .................................157
Locks
autolock .....................................90
childproof ..................................84
doors ..........................................83
Lubricant specifications ...254–255
Lug nuts ....................................200
Lumbar support, seats .............103
M
Message center .....................74–75english/metric button ...............78
system check button ................77
warning messages .....................79
Mirrors .........................................65
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................64
fold away ...................................65
heated ........................................65
side view mirrors (power) .......65
Moon roof ....................................70
Motorcraft parts ........219, 236, 251
O
Octane rating ............................240
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................225
P
Parking brake ............................174
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....251
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................106
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................66
Power adjustable foot pedals .....66
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................191
Power door locks ..................83, 90
Power mirrors .............................65
Power point .................................63
Power steering ..................176–177
fluid, checking and adding ....247
fluid, refill capacity ................252
fluid, specifications .................254
Power Windows ...........................63
R
Radio ....................17, 19, 21, 25, 30
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Rear window defroster ...............39
Relays ................................187, 194
Remote entry system .................86
illuminated entry ......................89
locking/unlocking doors ...........87
opening the trunk .....................87
panic alarm ...............................87
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................88
replacing the batteries .............87
Roadside assistance ..................184
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........113
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................104, 108–112
Safety defects, reporting ..........213
Safety restraints ........104, 108–112
belt minder .............................114
extension assembly ................113
for adults .........................109–112
for children .............................131
lap belt ....................................110
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................106
safety belt maintenance .........113
warning light and chime ........114
Safety seats for children ..........135
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................257
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............104
Seats ............................................99
child safety seats ....................135
front seats .................................99
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ....................................93, 96Servicing your vehicle ..............221
Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................23
AM/FM stereo ...........................18
AM/FM/Cassette ........................19
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................33
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................28
Spark plugs,
specifications .............251, 255–256
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................254–255
Speed control ..............................66
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......170
Starting your vehicle ........168–170
jump starting ..........................201
Steering
speed sensitive .......................177
Steering wheel
controls ......................................69
tilting .........................................52
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................52
Tires ...........................143–144, 195
alignment ................................150
care ..........................................147
changing ..........................195, 197
checking the pressure ............147
inflating ...................................145
label .........................................156
replacing ..................................149
rotating ....................................150
safety practices .......................149
sidewall information ...............151
snow tires and chains ............157
spare tire .........................195, 197
terminology .............................144
tire grades ...............................144
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treadwear ........................143, 148
Towing .......................................163
recreational towing .................166
trailer towing ..........................163
wrecker ....................................206
Traction control ........................175
Traction-lok rear axle ...............178
Transmission .............................178
brake-shift interlock
(BSI) ................................178–179
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................248
fluid, refill capacities ..............252
lubricant specifications ..254–255
Trunk ...........................................84
remote release ....................82, 87
Turn signal ..................................44
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................256Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................257
Vehicle loading
..........................157
Ventilating your vehicle
...........171
W
Warning lights (see Lights)
.......10
Washer fluid
..............................224
Water, Driving through
.............183
Windows
power
.........................................63
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
..........................................52
checking and adding fluid
.....224
replacing wiper blades
...........224
Wrecker towing
.........................206
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