2008 FORD ECONOLINE air condition

Habits
•Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel.
•Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel
economy.
•Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste
fuel.
•Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
•Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.
•Slow down gradually.
•Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105 km/h]).
•Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
•Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
•You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between the top gears occurs. Unnecessary
shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel economy.
•Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•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 toMaintenance product
specifications and capacitiesin 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).
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An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and/or
engagement concerns and/or possible damage.
Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments or
cleaning agents. The use of these materials may affect transmission
operation and result in damage to internal transmission components.
Automatic transmission fluid filter
The Torqshift automatic
transmission is equipped with a
serviceable transmission fluid filter
located inside the transmission
bottom pan.
Refer toscheduled maintenance
informationfor service intervals for
automatic transmission fluid and
transmission filter.
For transmission filter maintenance,
see your authorized dealer.
AIR FILTER
Refer toscheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate
intervals for changing the air filter element.
When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filter
element listed. Refer toMotorcraft part numbersin this chapter.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or
personal burn injuries do not start your engine with the air
cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.
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safety belts ..............................230
washing ....................................226
waxing .....................................227
wheels ......................................227
wiper blades ............................229
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......32–34
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .......................24, 28
AM/FM .......................................21
Compass, electronic ....................50
calibration .................................51
set zone adjustment .................50
Console
overhead ..............................48–49
Controls
power seat .................................71
Coolant
checking and adding ..............243
refill capacities ................247, 271
specifications ..........................271
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................54
Customer Assistance ................189
Ford Extended Service Plan...222
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............223
Getting roadside assistance ...189
Getting the service you
need .........................................218
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................224
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................222
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................36Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................264
engine oil .................................237
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................264
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................188
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................210
Emergency Flashers .................190
Emission control system ..........259
Engine ........................................274
cleaning ...................................228
coolant .....................................243
diesel ...........................................7
fail-safe cooling .......................248
idle speed control ...................240
lubrication specifications .......271
refill capacities ........................271
service points ..........................235
starting after a collision .........191
Engine block heater .................165
Engine oil ..................................237
checking and adding ..............237
dipstick ....................................237
filter, specifications ........239, 270
recommendations ...................239
refill capacities ........................271
specifications ..........................271
Event data recording ....................6
Exhaust fumes ..........................165
F
Fail safe cooling ........................248
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Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....249
Fluid capacities .........................271
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................174
Fuel ............................................249
calculating fuel economy .......256
cap ...........................................252
capacity ...................................271
choosing the right fuel ...........254
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................259
detergent in fuel .....................254
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................249, 252, 256
filter, specifications ........249, 270
fuel pump shut-off switch .....191
improving fuel economy ........256
octane rating ...................254, 274
quality ......................................255
running out of fuel .................256
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................249
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................249, 254
Fuses ..................................192–193
G
Garage door opener ....................49
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............252
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................256
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................190
Headlamps ...................................35aiming ........................................38
bulb specifications ....................41
daytime running lights .............36
flash to pass ..............................36
high beam .................................36
replacing bulbs .........................42
turning on and off ....................35
Heating
heater only system .............32, 34
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................33
Hood ..........................................234
I
Ignition ...............................162, 274
Illuminated visor mirror .............48
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................101
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................261
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................230
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................37
J
Jack ............................................200
positioning ...............................200
storage .....................................200
Jump-starting your vehicle ......210
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................58
Keys .............................................68
positions of the ignition .........162
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