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WARNING:If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap,
excessive vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system
or cause the fuel cap to disengage in a collision, which may result in
personal injury.
Choosing the right fuel
Use only UNLEADED fuel or UNLEADED fuel blended with a maximum
of 10% ethanol. Do not use fuel ethanol (E85), diesel, methanol, leaded
fuel or any other fuel. The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law and
could damage your vehicle.
Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel or fuel additives with metallic
compounds, including manganese-based additives.
Note:Use of any fuel other than those recommended may cause
powertrain damage, a loss of vehicle performance, and repairs may not
be covered under warranty.
Octane recommendations
Your vehicle is designed to use
“Regular” unleaded gasoline with a
pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.
Some stations offer fuels posted as
“Regular” with an octane rating
below 87, particularly in high altitude areas. Fuels with octane levels
below 87 are not recommended.
Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly. However, if
it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while you are using fuel
with the recommended octane rating, see your authorized dealer to
prevent any engine damage.
87(R+M)/2 METHOD
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Fuel quality
If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability
problems, try a different brand of unleaded gasoline. If the problems
persist, see your authorized dealer.
Do not add aftermarket fuel additive products to your fuel tank. It
should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel
tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane
rating. These products have not been approved for your engine and
could cause damage to the fuel system. Repairs to correct the effects of
using an aftermarket product in your fuel may not be covered by your
warranty.
Many of the world’s automakers approved the World-Wide Fuel Charter
that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved
performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle.
Gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter should be used when
available. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the
World-Wide Fuel Charter.
Cleaner air
Ford endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines to
improve air quality, per the recommendations in theChoosing the right
fuelsection.
Running out of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse
effect on powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
•You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times after
refueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to
the engine. On restarting, cranking time will take a few seconds longer
than normal.
•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 service engine soon
indicator may come on. For more
information on the service engine soon
indicator, refer to
Warning lights and chimesin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
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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.
•Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand.
•Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the
same direction each time you fill up.
•Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time.
Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent.
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 2.0L I4 engine
Cubic inches 121
Required fuel 87 octane
Firing order 1–3–4–2
Ignition system C.O.P
Compression ratio 10.0:1
Spark plug gap .051 inch +/- .002
(1.3 mm +/- .05)
Engine drivebelt routing
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cap ...........................................228
capacity ...................................242
choosing the right fuel ...........229
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................234
detergent in fuel .....................230
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................226, 228, 231
filter, specifications ........225, 241
fuel pump shut-off switch .....176
improving fuel economy ........231
octane rating ...................229, 245
quality ......................................230
running out of fuel .................230
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................226
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......176
Fuses ..........................................176
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............228
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................231
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................175
Headlamps ...................................39
aiming ..................................40–41
bulb specifications ....................43
daytime running lights .............39
flash to pass ..............................40
high beam .................................40
replacing bulbs .........................45
turning on and off ....................39
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................36Hood ..........................................213
I
Ignition ...............................155, 245
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................110
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................236
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................209
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................40
J
Jack ............................................183
positioning ...............................183
storage .....................................183
Jump-starting your vehicle ......192
K
Keys .............................................68
positions of the ignition .........155
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................43
daytime running light ...............39
headlamps .................................39
headlamps, flash to pass ..........40
instrument panel, dimming .....40
interior lamps .....................42, 44
replacing bulbs .........................45
LATCH anchors .........................114
Liftgate ........................................60
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Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........160
Load limits .................................148
Loading instructions .................153
Locks
childproof ..................................62
Lubricant specifications ...........242
Lug nuts ....................................191
Lumbar support, seats ...............75
M
Manual transaxle
lubricant specifications ..........242
Mirrors .........................................55
fold away ...................................55
heated ........................................55
side view mirrors (power) .......55
Motorcraftparts ..............211, 241
O
Octane rating ............................229
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................216
P
Parking brake ............................161
Parts (see Motorcraft
parts) .........................................241
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................83
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................180
Power mirrors .............................55
Power point .................................53
Power steering ..........................165fluid, checking and adding ....237
fluid, refill capacity ................242
fluid, specifications .................242
Power Windows ...........................54
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................166
R
Radio ......................................20–21
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................108
Relays ........................................176
Remote entry system .................63
illuminated entry ......................67
locking/unlocking doors .....62, 64
opening the trunk .....................64
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................66
replacing the batteries .............64
Reverse sensing system ...........171
Roadside assistance ..................174
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........................81, 85–89
Safety Canopy ...........................103
Safety defects, reporting ..........205
Safety restraints ..............81, 85–89
Belt-Minder.............................90
for adults .............................86–88
for children .............................105
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................83
warning light and chime ....89–90
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