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5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel
economy:
Calculation 1:Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used.
Calculation 2:Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total
kilometers traveled.
Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (city
or highway). This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle’s fuel
economy under current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping records
during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fuel
economy. In general, lower temperatures give lower fuel economy.
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits
Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change
a number of variables and improve your fuel economy.
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.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................75
AdvanceTrac ..............................206
Air cleaner filter .......300–301, 303
Air conditioning ....................48, 50
Airbag supplemental
restraint system ........141, 150, 153
and child safety seats ............143
description ..............141, 150, 153
disposal ....................................156
driver airbag ............143, 151, 154
indicator light .........150, 152, 155
operation .................143, 151, 154
passenger airbag .....143, 151, 154
side airbag ...............................150
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................220
Ambient mood/lighting ...............59
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................277
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................204–205
Anti-theft system ..............112, 115
arming the system ..................116
disarming a triggered
system .....................................116
triggering .................................117
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................18, 22, 29
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................296
fluid, checking ........................296
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................214–215
fluid, adding ....................297, 300
fluid, checking ................297, 300fluid, refill capacities ..............304
fluid, specification ..................304
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....37
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........304
B
Battery .......................................275
acid, treating emergencies .....275
jumping a disabled battery ....242
maintenance-free ....................275
replacement, specifications ...303
servicing ..................................275
Belt-Minder
.............................136
Booster seats .............................169
Brakes ........................................204
anti-lock ...........................204–205
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............205
fluid, checking and adding ....295
fluid, refill capacities ..............304
fluid, specifications .................304
lubricant specifications ..........304
parking ....................................205
shift interlock ..........................212
Break-in period .............................6
Bulbs ............................................59
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....304
Cassette tape player ...................22
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................236
Child safety seats ......................160
attaching with tether straps ..166
in front seat ............................161
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in rear seat ..............................161
LATCH .....................................164
recommendations ...................158
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................169
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............259
instrument panel ....................261
interior .....................................262
plastic parts ............................260
washing ....................................257
waxing .....................................258
wheels ......................................258
wiper blades ............................261
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......48, 50
Clock ............................................73
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................31
AM/FM/CD .................................24
Clutch
fluid ..........................................295
operation while driving ..........217
recommended shift speeds ....217
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................90
Console ........................................72
overhead ....................................72
Controls
power seat ...............................122
steering column ........................80
Coolant
checking and adding ..............277
refill capacities ................281, 304
specifications ..........................304
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................77
Cupholder(s) .............................127Customer Assistance ................227
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................254
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................254
Getting roadside assistance ...227
Getting the service
you need .................................250
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................255
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................253
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................55
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..................................296–297
engine oil .................................270
Driving under special
conditions ..................216, 222, 224
sand .........................................223
snow and ice ...........................225
through water .................223, 226
E
Electronic message center .........87
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................242
Emission control system ..........291
Engine ........................................307
cleaning ...................................259
coolant .....................................277
fail-safe cooling .......................282
idle speed control ...................275
lubrication specifications .......304
refill capacities ........................304
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service points ..................267–268
starting after a collision .........228
Engine block heater .................202
Engine oil ..................................270
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................270
checking and adding ..............270
dipstick ....................................270
filter, specifications ........274, 303
recommendations ...................274
refill capacities ........................304
specifications ..........................304
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................202
F
Fail safe cooling ........................282
Fluid capacities .........................304
Fog lamps ....................................55
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................221
Fuel ............................................283
calculating fuel
economy ............................89, 288
cap ...........................................286
capacity ...................................304
choosing the right fuel ...........287
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................291
detergent in fuel .....................288
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................283, 286, 289
filter, specifications ........283, 303
fuel pump shut-off switch .....228
improving fuel economy ........288
octane rating ...................287, 307
quality ......................................287
running out of fuel .................288safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................283
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......228
Fuses ..................................229–230
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............286
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................288
Gauges .........................................16
H
Hazard flashers .........................228
Headlamps ...................................54
aiming ........................................57
autolamp system .......................54
bulb specifications ....................60
daytime running lights .............55
flash to pass ..............................56
high beam .................................56
replacing bulbs .........................61
turning on and off ....................54
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system ...........................46, 48, 50
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................84
Hood ..........................................266
How to get going ........................18
I
Ignition ...............................199, 307
Illuminated visor mirror .............71
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................160
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