
WARNING:Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death
if misused or mishandled.
WARNING:Fuel ethanol and gasoline may contain benzene,
which is a cancer-causing agent.
Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel:
•Extinguish all smoking materials
and any open flames before
fueling your vehicle.
•Always turn off the vehicle before
fueling.
•Automotive fuels can be harmful
or fatal if swallowed. Fuels such as gasoline and ethanol are highly
toxic and if swallowed can cause death or permanent injury. If fuel is
swallowed, call a physician immediately, even if no symptoms are
immediately apparent. The toxic effects of fuel may not be visible for
hours.
•Avoid inhaling fuel vapors. Inhaling too much fuel vapor of any kind
can lead to eye and respiratory tract irritation. In severe cases,
excessive or prolonged breathing of fuel vapor can cause serious
illness and permanent injury.
•Avoid getting fuel liquid in your eyes. If fuel is splashed in the eyes,
remove contact lenses (if worn), flush with water for 15 minutes and
seek medical attention. Failure to seek proper medical attention could
lead to permanent injury.
•Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin. If fuel is
splashed on the skin and/or clothing, promptly remove contaminated
clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Repeated or
prolonged skin contact with fuel liquid or vapor causes skin irritation.
•Be particularly careful if you are taking “Antabuse” or other forms of
disulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism. Breathing gasoline and/or
ethanol vapors, or skin contact could cause an adverse reaction. In
sensitive individuals, serious personal injury or sickness may result. If
fuel is splashed on the skin, promptly wash skin thoroughly with soap
and water. Consult a physician immediately if you experience an
adverse reaction.
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Refueling
WARNING:Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause
severe injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others:
•Read and follow all the instructions on the pump island;
•Turn off your engine when you are refueling;
•Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle;
•Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from fuel;
•Stay outside your vehicle and do not leave the fuel pump unattended
when refueling your vehicle — this is against the law in some places;
•Keep children away from the fuel pump; never let children pump
fuel.
Use the following guidelines to avoid electrostatic charge build-up when
filling an ungrounded fuel container:
•Place approved fuel container on the ground.
•DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is in the vehicle (including the
cargo area).
•Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while
filling.
•DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fill
position.
Fuel filler cap
Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1/4 turn on/off
feature.
When fueling your vehicle:
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise until it spins off.
3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe.
4. To install the cap, align the tabs on the cap with the notches on the
filler pipe.
5. Turn the filler cap clockwise 1/4 of a turn until it clicks at least once.
If the check fuel cap light
or a “check fuel cap” message comes on,
the fuel filler cap may not be properly installed. The light or message can
come on after several driving events after you’ve refueled your vehicle.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................63
AdvanceTrac ..............................198
Air cleaner filter ...............300–302
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................107–108
and child safety seats ............109
description ..............................108
disposal ....................................112
driver airbag ............................110
indicator light .........................112
operation .................................110
passenger airbag .....................110
passenger deactivation
switch ......................................113
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................275
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................195–196
Anti-theft system ........................86
arming the system ....................87
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................20, 22, 27
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................207, 209, 212
fluid, adding ............................296
fluid, checking ........................296
fluid, refill capacities ..............303
fluid, specification ..................303
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................34
Auxiliary power point .................61
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........303
refill capacities ........................303
traction lok ..............................203B
Battery .......................................272
acid, treating emergencies .....272
jumping a disabled battery ....242
maintenance-free ....................272
replacement, specifications ...302
servicing ..................................272
Belt-Minder.............................103
Booster seats .............................132
Brakes ........................................195
anti-lock ...........................195–196
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................196
fluid, checking and adding ....295
fluid, refill capacities ..............303
fluid, specifications .................303
lubricant specifications ..........303
parking ....................................196
shift interlock ..........................205
trailer .......................................184
Bulbs ............................................50
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....303
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................232
Child safety seats ......................121
in front seat ............................121
in rear seat ..............................121
LATCH .....................................124
recommendations ...................119
tether anchorage hardware ...127
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................132
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............260
exterior ....................................263
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K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................78
Keys .............................................88
positions of the ignition .........190
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................51
daytime running light ...............45
headlamps .................................45
headlamps, flash to pass ..........46
instrument panel, dimming .....46
interior lamps ...........................49
replacing bulbs .........................52
LATCH anchors .........................124
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........196
Load limits .................................167
Loading instructions .................173
Locks
autolock .....................................78
doors ..........................................78
Lubricant specifications ...........303
Lug nuts ....................................241
Lumbar support, seats ...............92
M
Message center ...........................69
warning messages .....................74
Mirrors ...................................63–64
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................63
fold away ...................................65
side view mirrors (power) .......64Motorcraft parts ........264, 281, 302
N
Navigation system .......................41
O
Octane rating ............................286
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................269
P
Parking brake ............................196
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....302
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................228
Power door locks ........................78
Power mirrors .............................64
Power point .................................61
Power steering ..........................203
fluid, checking and adding ....294
fluid, refill capacity ................303
fluid, specifications .................303
Power Windows ...........................62
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................203
R
Radio ................................20, 22, 27
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................119
Relays ........................................225
Remote entry system .................82
illuminated entry ......................86
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