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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.
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The transmission fluid should be
within the cross-hatch area if at
normal operating temperature 149°F
(65°C).
High fluid level
Fluid levels above the safe range
may result in transmission failure.
An overfill condition of transmission
fluid may cause shift and/or
engagement concerns and/or possible damage.
High fluid levels can be caused by an overheating condition.
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels
Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used. The type of
fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick and also in the
Maintenance product specifications and capacitiessection in this
chapter.
Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause
internal transmission component damage.
If necessary, add fluid in 1/2 pint
(250 ml) increments through the
filler tube until the level is correct.
If an overfill occurs, excess fluid
should be removed by an authorized
dealer.
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.
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.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................71
AdvanceTrac ..............................210
Air cleaner filter ...............295–297
Air conditioning ....................48, 50
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................139, 148, 150
and child safety seats ............141
description ..............139, 148, 150
disposal ....................................153
driver airbag ............141, 149, 151
indicator light .................147, 153
operation .................141, 149, 151
passenger airbag .....141, 149, 151
side airbag ...............................148
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................221
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................276
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................208
Anti-theft system ..............111, 115
arming the system ..................115
disarming a triggered
system .....................................116
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................18, 22, 29
Automatic transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............298
fluid, specification ..................298
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................216
fluid, adding ............................294
fluid, checking ........................294
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....36B
Battery .......................................273
acid, treating emergencies .....273
jumping a disabled battery ....244
maintenance-free ....................273
replacement, specifications ...297
servicing ..................................273
Belt-Minder.............................134
Booster seats .............................167
Brakes ........................................208
anti-lock ...................................208
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................209
fluid, checking and adding ....293
fluid, refill capacities ..............298
fluid, specifications .................298
lubricant specifications ..........298
parking ....................................209
shift interlock ..........................215
Bulbs ............................................59
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....298
Cargo cover .................................94
Cargo net .....................................95
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................236
Child safety seats ......................158
attaching with tether straps ..165
in front seat ............................159
in rear seat ..............................159
LATCH .....................................162
recommendations ...................156
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................167
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Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............261
instrument panel ....................263
interior .....................................263
plastic parts ............................262
washing ....................................259
waxing .....................................260
wheels ......................................260
wiper blades ............................262
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......48, 50
Clock ............................................67
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................30
AM/FM/CD .................................23
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................87
Console
overhead ....................................67
Controls
power seat ...............................120
steering column ........................77
Coolant
checking and adding ..............276
refill capacities ................279, 298
specifications ..........................298
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................74
Cupholder(s) .............................125
Customer Assistance ................227
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................255
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................256
Getting roadside assistance ...227
Getting the service you
need .........................................251
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................257Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................255
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................56
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................294
engine oil .................................270
Driving under special
conditions ..........................222, 224
sand .........................................223
snow and ice ...........................225
through water .................223, 226
E
Electronic message center .........84
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................244
Emission control system ..........290
Engine ........................................300
cleaning ...................................261
coolant .....................................276
fail-safe cooling .......................280
idle speed control ...................273
lubrication specifications .......298
refill capacities ........................298
service points ..................268–269
starting after a collision .........229
Engine block heater .................206
Engine oil ..................................270
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................270
checking and adding ..............270
dipstick ....................................270
filter, specifications ........272, 297
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recommendations ...................272
refill capacities ........................298
specifications ..........................298
Event data recording ....................8
Exhaust fumes ..........................206
F
Fail safe cooling ........................280
Fluid capacities .........................298
Fog lamps ....................................55
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................221
Fuel ............................................281
calculating fuel
economy ............................86, 286
cap ...........................................284
capacity ...................................298
choosing the right fuel ...........285
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................289
detergent in fuel .....................286
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................281, 284, 287
filter, specifications ........281, 297
fuel pump shut-off switch .....229
improving fuel economy ........286
octane rating ...................285, 300
quality ......................................285
running out of fuel .................286
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................281
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......229
Fuses ..........................................229
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............284Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................286
Gauges .........................................16
H
Hazard flashers .........................228
Head restraints .................117, 124
Headlamps ...................................54
aiming ........................................57
autolamp system .......................54
bulb specifications ....................59
daytime running lights .............56
flash to pass ..............................56
high beam .................................55
replacing bulbs .........................60
turning on and off ....................54
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system ...........................46, 48, 50
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................81
Hood ..........................................267
How to get going ........................18
I
Ignition ...............................203, 300
Illuminated visor mirror .............66
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................158
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................292
Instrument panel ........................67
cleaning ...................................263
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................56
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