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[GF40000(ALL)01/96]
Trailer Towing
[GF40100(ALL)04/96]
Do not use your vehicle for towing a trailer.
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[GF40200(ALL)01/96]
Towing Behind Another Vehicle Ð
Recreational Vehicle
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[GF40300(ALL)01/96]
Towing an automatic transaxle (ATX) equipped
vehicle behind another vehicle, such as a
Recreational Vehicle (RV), is not recommended
unless a front wheel dolly or trailer is used. Do
not tow your ATX equipped vehicle with the
front wheels on the ground or transaxle damage
may occur.
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[GF40400(ALL)01/96]
Towing a manual transaxle (MTX) equipped
vehicle behind another vehicle, such as a
Recreational Vehicle (RV), is allowed only if it is
towed forward. The parking brake must be
released, the gearshift must be in Neutral, the
ignition key must be in the ACC position, the
battery must be disconnected to eliminate battery
drain, and the steering wheel unlocked. You
may tow your MTX equipped vehicle only in a
forward direction with the front wheels on the
ground without damage to the transaxle.
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Index 247
D
Daytime running light system....... 46
Defects, reporting............ 209
Dipstick................ 150
automatic transaxle fluid....... 161
engine oil.............. 150
power steering fluid......... 159
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)...... 143
Doors.................. 53
Driving under special conditions
heavy load.............. 118
towing a trailer............ 119
E
Electrical system, fuses.......122, 128
Electronic radio with cassette (see Electronic
sound system)............. 21
Electronic sound system
antenna................ 42
atenna................. 42
radio reception............. 27
tuning the radio............ 21
warranty and service information.... 30
Electronic stereo cassette radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 21
Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic sound
system)................ 21
Emergencies, roadside
assistance.............. 211
battery acid spills.........139, 165
fuel................. 178
jump-starting............. 138
towing................ 143
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 108
Emission control system......... 181
catalytic converter.......... 181
emissions warranty......... 3,181
Engine
check engine warning light....... 13
does not start........... 96,100
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Lights, warning and indicator (continued)
service engine soon........... 13
turn signal indicator........ 45,48
Load limits............... 118
GAWR................ 118
GVWR................ 118
trailer towing............. 119
Lug nuts................ 133
standard............... 136
tightening sequence.......... 133
M
Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance Schedule
and Record booklet).......... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 145
Maintenance (see servicing)....... 145
Manual transaxle
backing up (reverse)......... 116
clutch................ 114
shifting gears............. 115
shift speeds............. 117
Manual transmission
backing up (reverse)......... 116
clutch................ 114
shifting gears............. 115
shift speeds............. 117
Map pockets............... 54
Master cylinder, brakes......... 152
Mileage, calculating fuel economy.... 179
Mirrors.................. 51
rearview................ 51
side view mirrors............ 51
side view mirrors (manual)....... 52
Motorcraft parts............. 199
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Tires.................. 167
changing............... 130
checking the pressure.......167±168
cleaning............... 193
inspection and maintenance....167, 169
replacing............... 170
rotating............... 169
snow tires and chains......... 173
spare tire.............. 132
storing your vehicle.......... 198
tire grades............170±171
treadwear............170±171
wear bands............. 170
wheel and tire matching........ 171
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 119
Towing your vehicle.......... 143
using wheel dollies.......... 143
with a tow truck........... 143
Trailer towing............. 119
calculating maximum trailer weight . . 119
Transaxle
automatic operation.......... 111
fluid, checking and adding (automatic) . 161
Transaxle control switch......... 112
Transmission, automatic operation.... 111
Transmission control switch....... 112
Trip odometer.............. 18
Tune-up specifications (VECI)...... 183
Turn signal................ 45
indicator lights............. 48
lever............... 45,48
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