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•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried).
•Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example; bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
8–10 miles (12–16 km) of driving.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
•Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
•Four-wheel-drive operation (if equipped) is less fuel efficient than
two-wheel-drive operation.
•Close windows for high speed driving.
EPA fuel economy estimates
Every new vehicle should have a sticker on the window called the
Monroney Label which contains EPA fuel economy estimates. Contact
your authorized dealer if the Monroney Label is not supplied with your
vehicle. The EPA fuel economy estimates should be your guide for the
fuel economy comparisons with other vehicles. Your fuel economy may
vary depending upon the method of operation and conditions.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a
catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with
applicable exhaust emission standards. To make sure that the catalytic
converter and other emission control components continue to work
properly:
•Use only the specified fuel listed.
•Avoid running out of fuel.
•Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving, especially at
high speeds.
•Have the items listed inscheduled maintenance information
performed according to the specified schedule.
The scheduled maintenance items listed inscheduled maintenance
informationare essential to the life and performance of your vehicle
and to its emissions system.
Maintenance and Specifications
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Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................220
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............329
instrument panel ....................331
interior .....................................332
plastic parts ............................330
washing ....................................327
waxing .....................................328
wheels ......................................328
wiper blades ............................330
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............91
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................42
AM/FM/CD .................................34
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................25
Console ..............................111–112
overhead ..................................110
rear ..........................................112
Controls
power seat ...............................161
steering column ......................121
Coolant
checking and adding ..............348
refill capacities ................352, 371
specifications ..........................371
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................118
Customer Assistance ................292
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................381
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................324
Getting roadside assistance ...292
Getting the service you
need .........................................320Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................325
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................324
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................97
Defrost
rear window ..............................95
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................367
engine oil .................................341
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................368
Driving under special
conditions ..................282, 286, 289
sand .........................................287
snow and ice ...........................290
through water .................288, 291
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) ...........................91
DVD system .................................56
E
Electronic message center .........19
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................312
running out of fuel .........312, 359
Emergency Flashers .................293
Emission control system ..........363
Engine ........................................376
cleaning ...................................329
coolant .....................................348
fail-safe cooling .......................353
Index
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