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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.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toMaintenance product
specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found inscheduled maintenance information.
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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.
Checking transmission fluid level for recreational flat tow
operation
Type A
Type B
Before recreational flat towing your vehicle, the transmission fluid level
may need to be set to a lower level. These guidelines are designed to
prevent damage to your transmission. Before you recreational flat tow,
your fluid level must be verified by an authorized dealer.
This fluid level is within the normal operating fluid range and does not
require that you have your fluid level readjusted after recreational flat
tow operation.
See theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter for more information on
recreational flat towing.
DO NOT ADD
ADD (CHECK HOT)
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Peace of mind
Remote start
Vehicle security systems
Wheel locks
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
•When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
Compliance Certification label). Consult your authorized dealer for
specific weight information.
•The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems — such as two-way radios, telephones and
theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC
regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service
technician.
•Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your
vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive
use.
•To avoid interference with other vehicle functions, such as anti-lock
braking systems, amateur radio users who install radios and antennas
onto their vehicle should not locate the Amateur Radio Antennas in
the area of the driver’s side hood.
•Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to
the vehicle by the authorized dealer or the owner may adversely affect
battery performance and durability.
Accessories
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Accessory delay ..........................77
AdvanceTrac ..............................203
Air cleaner filter .......310–311, 313
Air conditioning
automatic temperature
control system ....................48, 51
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................132, 141, 144
and child safety seats ............134
description ..............132, 141, 144
disposal ....................................147
driver airbag ....132, 134, 142, 145
indicator light .........141, 143, 147
operation .........132, 134, 142, 145
passenger airbag ....132, 134, 142,
145
side airbag ...............................141
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................227
Ambient mood/lighting ...............61
AM/FM .........................................29
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................285
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................201–202
Anti-theft system ................99, 103
arming the system ..................103
disarming a triggered
system .....................................104
triggering .................................104
Audio system
6-CD in dash .............................29
Single CD ..................................29
Audio system (see Radio) .........29Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................210–211
fluid, adding ............................310
fluid, checking ........................310
fluid, refill capacities ..............314
fluid, specification ..................314
Selectshift (SST) ....................213
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....37
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........314
B
Battery .......................................283
acid, treating emergencies .....283
jumping a disabled battery ....251
maintenance-free ....................283
replacement, specifications ...313
servicing ..................................283
Belt-Minder.............................127
Blind Spot Information
System .......................................221
Booster seats .............................163
Brakes ........................................201
anti-lock ...........................201–202
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................202
fluid, checking and adding ....305
fluid, refill capacities ..............314
fluid, specifications .................314
lubricant specifications ..........314
parking ....................................202
shift interlock ..........................209
Break-in period .............................6
Bulbs ............................................61
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....314
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CD ................................................29
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................243
Child safety seats ......................152
attaching with tether straps ..161
in front seat ............................153
in rear seat ..............................153
LATCH .....................................158
recommendations ...................150
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................163
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............267
instrument panel ....................269
interior .....................................270
plastic parts ............................268
washing ....................................265
waxing .....................................266
wheels ......................................266
wiper blades ............................268
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......48, 51
Clutch
fluid ..........................................305
operation while driving ..........215
recommended shift speeds ....216
Compass, electronic ....................72
calibration .................................73
set zone adjustment .................73
Console ........................................74
overhead ....................................72
Controls
power seat ...............................110
steering column ........................82
Coolant
checking and adding ..............285
refill capacities ................289, 314
specifications ..........................314Cross Traffic Alert ....................221
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................80
Cupholder(s) .............................118
Customer Assistance ................234
Ford Extended Service Plan...322
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............262
Getting roadside assistance ...234
Getting the service you
need .........................................258
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................263
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................262
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................57
Defrost
windshield .................................51
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid...306
engine oil .................................278
Driving under special
conditions ..................214, 228, 231
sand .........................................229
snow and ice ...........................231
through water .................230, 233
E
Electronic message center .........19
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................251
running out of fuel .........250, 298
Emission control system ..........302
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Engine ........................................317
cleaning ...................................267
coolant .....................................285
fail-safe cooling .......................290
idle speed control ...................283
lubrication specifications .......314
refill capacities ........................314
service points ..................275–276
Engine block heater .................200
Engine oil ..................................278
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................278
checking and adding ..............278
dipstick ....................................278
filter, specifications ........282, 313
recommendations ...................282
refill capacities ........................314
specifications ..........................314
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................199
F
Fail safe cooling ........................290
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....292
Fluid capacities .........................314
Fog lamps ....................................57
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................227
Fuel ............................................292
calculating fuel economy...20, 299
cap ...........................................295
capacity ...................................314
choosing the right fuel ...........296
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................302
detergent in fuel .....................298
filler funnel .............................298filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................292, 295, 299
filter, specifications ........291, 313
fuel pump shut-off ..................236
improving fuel economy ........299
octane rating ...................296, 317
quality ......................................297
running out of fuel .........250, 298
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................292
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................292, 296
Fuses ..................................236–237
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............295
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................299
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................235
Headlamps ...................................56
aiming ........................................59
autolamp system .......................56
bulb specifications ....................62
daytime running lights .............57
flash to pass ..............................58
high beam .................................58
replacing bulbs .........................63
turning on and off ....................56
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................48, 51
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................46
Hood ..........................................274
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Starting your
vehicle ........................196–197, 199
jump starting ..........................251
Steering
speed sensitive .......................208
Steering wheel
controls ......................................82
tilting .........................................71
Stereo
CD-MP3 .....................................29
SYNC..........................................45
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................71
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....182
Tires ...........................167–168, 243
alignment ................................175
care ..........................................171
changing ..................................243
checking the pressure ............171
inflating ...................................169
label .........................................181
replacing ..................................173
rotating ....................................176
safety practices .......................174
sidewall information ...............177
snow tires and chains ............186
spare tire .................................244
terminology .............................168
tire grades ...............................168
treadwear ........................167, 172
Towing .......................................193
recreational towing .................193
trailer towing ..........................193
wrecker ....................................256Transmission .............................210
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....209
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................306
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .........................306, 310
fluid, refill capacities ..............314
lubricant specifications ..........314
manual operation ....................215
Trunk ...........................................91
remote release ....................85, 95
Turn signal ..................................60
U
USB port ......................................39
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................318
Vehicle loading ..........................187
Ventilating your vehicle ...........199
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................277
Water, Driving through .............233
Windows
power .........................................76
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................70
checking and adding fluid .....277
replacing wiper blades ...........277
Wrecker towing .........................256
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