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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. On restarting, cranking time will take a few seconds longer
than normal.
•Normally, adding one gallon of fuel is enough to restart the engine. If
the vehicle is out of fuel and on a steep grade, more than one gallon
may be required.
•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 fill-ups 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 theMaintenance
product specifications and capacitiessection 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.
For consistent results when filling the fuel tank:
•Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling,
an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running.
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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 the
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.
POWER STEERING FLUID
Refer to thescheduled maintenance informationfor the service
interval schedules. If adding fluid is necessary, use only MERCONAT F.
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Keys ...........................................109
positions of the ignition .........194
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................58
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................63
daytime running light ...............60
fog lamps ...................................59
headlamps .................................58
headlamps, flash to pass ..........59
instrument panel, dimming .....60
interior lamps .....................62–63
replacing bulbs ...................63, 66
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................62
Liftgate ........................................94
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........198
Load limits .................................184
Locks
autolock .....................................97
childproof ................................100
doors ..........................................97
Lubricant specifications ...........283
Lug nuts ....................................230
Luggage rack ...............................95
Lumbar support, seats .............115
M
Message center ...........................85
english/metric button ...............90
system check button ................90
warning messages .....................91
Mirrors .........................................74automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................74
fold away ...................................75
heated ........................................75
side view mirrors (power) .......74
Moon roof ....................................80
Motorcraft parts ........250, 269, 281
N
Navigation system .......................30
O
Octane rating ............................273
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................256
P
Parking brake ............................198
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....281
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................128
Power adjustable foot pedals .....75
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................219
Power door locks ........................97
Power mirrors .............................74
Power point .................................71
Power steering ..........................200
fluid, checking and adding ....279
fluid, refill capacity ................283
fluid, specifications .................283
Power Windows ...........................72
R
Radio ......................................16, 21
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tire grades ...............................170
treadwear ........................169, 174
Towing .......................................190
recreational towing .................193
trailer towing ..........................190
wrecker ....................................235
Traction control ........................199
Transaxle
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................281
fluid, refill capacities ..............283
lubricant specifications ..........283
Transmission .............................201
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....201
Turn signal ..................................62
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................286Vehicle loading ..........................184
Ventilating your vehicle ...........197
W
Warning lights (see Lights)
.......10
Washer fluid
..............................255
Water, Driving through
.............212
Windows
power
.........................................72
rear wiper/washer
.....................68
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid
.....255
operation
...................................67
replacing wiper blades
...........256
Wrecker towing
.........................235
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