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•Normally, adding 1 gallon (3.8L) of fuel is enough to restart the
engine. If the vehicle is out of fuel and on a steep grade, more than 1
gallon (3.8L) 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.
•Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each time
the tank is filled.
•Allow no more than two automatic click-offs when filling.
•Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating.
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electronic shift ........................162
indicator light .........................162
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................155
Fuel ............................................235
calculating fuel economy .......240
cap ...........................................237
capacity ...................................254
choosing the right fuel ...........238
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................243
detergent in fuel .....................238
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................235, 237, 240
filter, specifications ........234, 253
fuel pump shut-off switch .....172
improving fuel economy ........240
octane rating ...................239, 259
quality ......................................239
running out of fuel .................239
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................235
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......172
Fuses ..................................173–174
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............237
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................240
Gauges .........................................16
H
Hazard flashers .........................172
Headlamps ...................................43
aiming ........................................45
bulb specifications ....................47
daytime running lights .............44
flash to pass ..............................44high beam .................................43
replacing bulbs .........................49
turning on and off ....................43
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................40–41
Hood ..........................................216
I
Ignition ...............................146, 259
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..98
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................245
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................211
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................44
J
Jack ............................................183
positioning .......................183, 189
storage .....................183, 186–187
Jump-starting your vehicle ......192
K
Keys .......................................61, 66
positions of the ignition .........146
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................47
daytime running light ...............44
fog lamps ...................................43
headlamps .................................43
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headlamps, flash to pass ..........44
instrument panel, dimming .....44
interior lamps .....................47–48
replacing bulbs .........................49
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................47
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........153
Load limits .................................127
Loading instructions .................133
Locks
doors ..........................................61
Lubricant specifications ...........254
Lug nuts ....................................192
Lumbar support, seats ...............70
M
Manual transmission .................159
fluid capacities ........................254
lubricant specifications ..........254
reverse .....................................160
Mirrors .........................................56
fold away ...................................57
side view mirrors
(power) ...............................56–57
Motorcraft parts ........213, 234, 253
O
Octane rating ............................239
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................221
P
Parking brake ............................153
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....253Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................73
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................177
Power door locks ........................61
Power mirrors .......................56–57
Power point .................................54
Power steering ..........................154
fluid, checking and adding ....246
fluid, refill capacity ................254
fluid, specifications .................254
Power Windows ...........................55
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................155
R
Radio ................................19, 21, 27
Relays ........................................173
Remote entry system ...........61–62
illuminated entry ......................65
locking/unlocking doors ...........62
panic alarm ...............................62
replacing the batteries .............63
Roadside assistance ..................170
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............80
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ...71, 75–79
Safety defects, reporting ..205–206
Safety restraints ..............71, 75–79
Belt-Minder.............................82
extension assembly ..................80
for adults .............................76–78
for children .........................93–94
lap belt ......................................76
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V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................261
Vehicle loading ..........................127
camper bodies ........................145
Ventilating your vehicle ...........149
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12Washer fluid ..............................220
Water, Driving through .............169
Windows
power
.........................................55
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
..........................................53
checking and adding fluid
.....220
replacing wiper blades
...........221
Wrecker towing
.........................198
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