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Note:You may not find this information on all tires because it is not
required by federal law.
Letter rating Speed rating - mph (km/h)
M 81 mph (130 km/h)
N 87 mph (140 km/h)
Q 99 mph (159 km/h)
R 106 mph (171 km/h)
S 112 mph (180 km/h)
T 118 mph (190 km/h)
U 124 mph (200 km/h)
H 130 mph (210 km/h)
V 149 mph (240 km/h)
W 168 mph (270 km/h)
Y 186 mph (299 km/h)
Note:For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph
(240 km/h), tire manufacturers sometimes use the letters ZR. For
those with a maximum speed capability over 186 mph (299 km/h), tire
manufacturers always use the letters ZR.
8.U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN):This begins with the
letters “DOT” and indicates that the tire meets all federal standards. The
next two numbers or letters are the plant code designating where it was
manufactured, the next two are the tire size code and the last four
numbers represent the week and year the tire was built. For example,
the numbers 317 mean the 31st week of 1997. After 2000 the numbers
go to four digits. For example, 2501 means the 25th week of 2001. The
numbers in between are identification codes used for traceability. This
information is used to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall.
9.M+S or M/S:Mud and Snow, or
AT:All Terrain, or
AS:All Season.
10.Tire Ply Composition and Material Used:Indicates the number of
plies or the number of layers of rubber-coated fabric in the tire tread and
sidewall. Tire manufacturers also must indicate the ply materials in the
tire and the sidewall, which include steel, nylon, polyester, and others.
11.Maximum Load:Indicates the maximum load in kilograms and
pounds that can be carried by the tire. Refer to the Safety Compliance
Certification Label, which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the
driver’s door, for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle.
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
1 30A* Ignition switch
2 20A* Rear heated seats
3 10A* Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
keep alive power and canister
vent
4 20A* Fuel relay feed
5 20A* Instrument panel power point
6 15A* Alternator regulator
7 30A* PCM relay feed
8 20A* Driver’s Door Module (DDM)
9 15A* Ignition coil relay feed
10 20A* Horn relay feed
11 15A* A/C clutch relay feed
12 20A* Audio
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WAXING
•Wash the vehicle first.
•Do not use waxes that contain abrasives; use Motorcraft Premium
Liquid Wax (ZC-53-A), which is available from your authorized dealer,
or an equivalent quality product.
•Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body
(low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roof
racks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield cowl
area. The paint sealant will “gray” or stain the parts over time.
PAINT CHIPS
Your authorized dealer has touch-up paint to match your vehicle’s color.
Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jamb) to
your authorized dealer to ensure you get the correct color.
•Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar
spots, road salt and industrial fallout before repairing paint chips.
•Always read the instructions before using the products.
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS
Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clearcoat paint
finish. In order to maintain their shine:
•Clean weekly with Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37-A),
which is available from your authorized dealer. Heavy dirt and brake
dust accumulation may require agitation with a sponge. Rinse
thoroughly with a strong stream of water.
•Never apply any cleaning chemical to hot or warm wheel rims or
covers.
•Some automatic car washes may cause damage to the finish on your
wheel rims or covers. Chemical-strength cleaners, or cleaning
chemicals, in combination with brush agitation to remove brake dust
and dirt, could wear away the clearcoat finish over time.
•Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high caustic-based wheel
cleaners, steel wool, fuels or strong household detergent.
•To remove tar and grease, use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover
(ZC-42), available from your authorized dealer.
ENGINE
Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt
buildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing:
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Fluid capacities .........................267
Fuel ............................................248
calculating fuel
economy ............................64, 254
cap ...........................................251
capacity ...................................267
choosing the right fuel ...........252
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................257
detergent in fuel .....................253
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................248, 251, 255
filter, specifications ........248, 265
fuel filler door override ............75
fuel filler door release ..............75
fuel pump shut-off switch .....195
improving fuel economy ........254
octane rating ...................253, 270
quality ..............................253–254
running out of fuel .................254
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................248
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................248, 252–253
Fuses ..................................195–196
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............251
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................254
Gauges .........................................16
H
Hazard flashers .........................194
Head restraints ...........................93
Headlamps ...................................35
aiming ........................................37
autolamp system .......................35bulb specifications ....................40
daytime running lights .............36
flash to pass ..............................36
high beam .................................36
replacing bulbs .........................42
turning on and off ....................35
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................58
Hood ..........................................234
I
Ignition ...............................175, 270
Illuminated visor mirror .............47
Infant seats (see Safety
seats) .........................................131
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................260
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................229
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................37
J
Jack ............................................202
positioning ...............................202
storage .....................................202
Jump-starting your vehicle ......210
K
Keyless entry system .................86
keypad .......................................86
locking and unlocking doors ....87
programming entry code .........86
Keys .......................................76, 90
positions of the ignition .........175
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