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1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake type and gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR)
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
You can find a transmission/transaxle code on the vehicle Safety
Compliance Certification Label. The following table tells you which
transmission or transaxle each code represents.
Code Description
5 Six-speed manual, Dana (ZF S6–650)
7 Six-speed manual, Dana (ZF M6HD-W)
T Five-speed automatic, TorqShift (gas engines)
B Five-speed automatic, TorqShift (diesel engine)
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Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......187
description ..............................191
driving off road .......................193
electronic shift ................187, 191
indicator light .........................188
lever operated shift ................189
manual locking hubs ..............187
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................178
Fuel ............................................270
calculating fuel
economy ............................75, 275
cap ...........................................272
capacity ...................................291
choosing the right fuel ...........273
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................278
detergent in fuel .....................274
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................270, 272, 275
filter, specifications ........270, 290
fuel pump shut-off switch .....207
improving fuel economy ........275
octane rating ...................274, 295
quality ......................................274
running out of fuel .................275
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................270
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......207
Fuses ..................................208–209
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............272
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................275
Gauges .........................................16
transmission fluid
temperature gauge ...................20
H
Hazard flashers .........................207Head restraints ...........................92
Headlamps ...................................42
aiming ..................................44, 46
autolamp system
.......................42
daytime running lights
.............43
flash to pass
..............................44
high beam
.................................44
replacing bulbs
.............49–50, 52
turning on and off
....................42
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system
...........................36–37, 39
Hood
..........................................254
I
Ignition
...............................169, 295
Infant seats
(see Safety seats)
.....................123
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing
........................................280
Instrument panel
cleaning
...................................248
cluster
........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior
.......................................44
J
Jump-starting your vehicle
......230
K
Keyless entry system
.................90
Keys
positions of the ignition
.........169
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L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................42
daytime running light ...............43
fog lamps ...................................43
headlamps .................................42
headlamps, flash to pass ..........44
instrument panel, dimming .....44
interior lamps ...........................48
replacing
bulbs .................. 48–50, 52, 54–56
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................48
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........175
speed control ............................66
Load limits .................................150
Loading instructions .................156
Locks
childproof ..................................85
Lug nuts ....................................229
Lumbar support, seats ...............97
M
Manual transmission .................182
fluid capacities ........................291
reverse .....................................184
Message center ...............70, 72–73
english/metric button ...............77
system check button ................76
warning messages .....................78
Mirrors .........................................58
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................61
fold away ...................................63
heated ........................................62
side view mirrors (power) .......61signal .........................................62
Moon roof ....................................69
Motorcraft parts ................270, 290
O
Octane rating ............................274
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................258
Overdrive .....................................58
P
Parking brake ............................176
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....290
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................64
Power adjustable foot pedals .....64
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................214
Power door locks ........................83
Power mirrors .............................61
Power point .................................59
Power steering ..........................177
fluid, checking and adding ....281
fluid, refill capacity ................291
Power Windows ...........................60
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................178
R
Radio ................................20, 22, 27
Relays ........................................208
Remote entry system .................86
illuminated entry ......................89
locking/unlocking doors ...........83
Reverse sensing system ...........185
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