•Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
•Close windows for high speed driving.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
WARNING:Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass
or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the
engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
WARNING:Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and
potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.
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.
If other than Ford, Motorcraftor Ford-authorized parts are used for
maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting
emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine
Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability.
Illumination of the service engine soon
indicator, charging system
warning light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors,
smoke or loss of engine power could indicate that the emission control
system is not working properly.
An improperly operating or damaged exhaust system may allow exhaust
to enter the vehicle. Have a damaged or improperly operating exhaust
system inspected and repaired immediately.
Maintenance and Specifications
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replacing the batteries .............82
Reverse sensing system ...........208
Roadside assistance ..................214
Roll stability control .................192
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Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ......................97–99, 101
Safety defects, reporting ..........249
Safety restraints ............97–99, 101
Belt-Minder...........................102
extension assembly ................105
for adults .............................98–99
for children .............................116
warning light and chime ........102
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................124
Safety seats for children ..........120
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................301
Satellite Radio Information ........44
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............315
Seats ............................................89
child safety seats ....................120
front seats .................................90
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................85
Servicing your vehicle ..............257
Setting the clock ...................30, 32
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............110
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........228Spark plugs,
specifications .....................295, 300
Special notice ................................7
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................296
Speed control ..............................70
Stability system .........................192
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......187
Starting your vehicle ........184–187
jump starting ..........................235
Steering wheel
controls ......................................71
tilting .........................................65
SYNC..........................................47
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Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...........48, 50
Tilt steering wheel ......................65
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....158
Tires ...........................140–141, 225
alignment ................................150
care ..........................................146
changing ..................225, 228–230
checking the pressure ............145
inflating ...................................142
label .........................................157
replacing ..........................148, 230
rotating ....................................150
safety practices .......................149
sidewall information ...............152
snow tires and chains ............164
spare tire .........................226, 228
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