fuel pump LINCOLN TOWN CAR 2005 User Guide

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Replace the fuel filter with an authorized Motorcraft part. The
customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel system
if an authorized Motorcraft fuel filter is not used.
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 theRefill capacities
section 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 2 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.
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F
Fail safe coolant ........................296
Floor mats .................................145
Fluid capacities .........................312
Fuel ............................................297
calculating fuel
economy ..................120, 139, 302
cap ...........................................299
capacity ...................................312
choosing the right fuel ...........300
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................305
detergent in fuel .....................301
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................297, 299, 302
filter, specifications ........301, 311
fuel filler door override ..........144
fuel filler door release ............144
fuel pump shut-off switch .....252
improving fuel economy ........302
octane rating ...................301, 316
quality ......................................301
running out of fuel .................301
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................297
Fuses ..................................253–254
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............299
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................302
Gauges .........................................15
H
Hazard flashers .........................252
Head restraints .........................162
Headlamps .................................105aiming ......................................107
autolamp system .....................105
bulb specifications ..................110
daytime running lights ...........106
flash to pass ............................106
high beam ...............................106
replacing bulbs .......................111
turning on and off ..................105
Hood ..........................................283
I
Ignition ...............................235, 316
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................196
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................307
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................279
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .....................................107
J
Jack ............................................209
positioning ...............................209
storage .....................................209
Jump-starting your vehicle ......260
K
Keyless entry system ...............155
Keys
positions of the ignition .........235
L
Lamps
autolamp system .....................105
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