towing FORD BRONCO 1996 5.G Owner's Manual

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Customer Assistance
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[HS00205( ALL)06/94]
Roadside Assistance
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[HS00210( ALL)05/95]
Ford Motor Company has set up a 24-hour,
seven-day-a-week hotline with trained operators
that put you in touch with the help you need if
you experience a problem with your vehicle.
This complimentary service is provided to you
throughout your warranty period of 3 years or
36,000 miles (3 years or 60,000 km), whichever
comes first. To purchase Roadside Assistance
coverages beyond this period, through Ford
Auto Club, contact your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer (not available in
Canada).
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[HS00215( ALL)06/94]
Roadside Assistance will cover the following:
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[HS00220( ALL)06/94]
q
Mount your spare if you have a flat tire.
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[HS00225( ALL)06/94]
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Jump-start your battery if it is dead.
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[HS00230( ALL)06/94]
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Unlock your vehicle if you are locked out.
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[HS00235( ALL)06/94]
q
Bring you fuel if you run out.
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[HS00240( ALL)06/94]
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Tow your vehicle if you are stranded. Even
non-warranty related tows, like accidents or
getting stuck in mud or snow, are covered
(some exclusions apply, such as impound
towing and repossession).
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[SV33305( ALL)05/95]
If the acid touches someone's skin, eyes, or
clothing, immediately flush the area with water
for at least 15 minutes. If someone swallows the
acid, have him or her drink lots of milk or water
first, then Milk of Magnesia, a beaten egg, or
vegetable oil. Call a doctor immediately.
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[SV33400( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Applying too much pressure on the ends
when lifting a battery could cause acid to
spill. Lift the battery with a carrier or
with your hands on the opposite corners.
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[SV33500( ALL)01/95]
Automatic Transmission Fluid
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[SV33601( ALL)04/95]
Under normal driving conditions automatic
transmission fluid should be changed every
30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 21,000 miles
(34,000 km) if under severe duty conditions.
However, if the transmission is not working
properly, for instance, the transmission may slip
or shift slowly, or you may notice some sign of
fluid leakage, the fluid level should be checked.
[SV33605( ALL)04/95]
NOTE: Except E4OD transmission, there is no
30,000 mile (48,000 km) sheduled
transmission fluid change requirement.
[SV33615( ALL)05/95]
Transmission fluid, filter and seal assembly
should be changed every 21,000 miles
(34,000 km) only under any of the following
conditions.
[SV33620( ALL)04/95]
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Extended periods of high speed driving
during hot weather at/or above+90ÊF
(+30ÊC).
[SV33625( ALL)04/95]
q
Towing a trailer for distances over 1,000 miles
(1,600 km) per trip.
[SV33630( ALL)04/95]
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Accumulating 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or more
per month.
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368 Index
Electrical system (continued)
power point outlet.......... 148
Electronic sound system
radio reception............ 171
tuning the radio.........151, 165
warranty and service information.... 174
Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 163
Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic
sound system)............ 163
Emergencies, roadside
assistance............... 255
battery acid spills.........237, 313
jump-starting............. 237
towing................ 251
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 208
Emission control system, catalytic
converter............... 339
Engine
check engine warning light....... 78
fuel injected engine, starting....... 63
fuel pump shut-off switch........ 69
preparing to start............ 64
service points............. 279
starting............... 59,65
starting after a collision......... 69
storing your vehicle.......... 352
Engine block heater............ 68
Engine coolant
checking and adding......... 295
checking hoses............ 299
disposal...........294, 298, 315
preparing for storage......... 352
proper solution............ 297
recovery reservoir........... 296
refill capacities............ 344
specifications............. 298
Engine coolant temperature gauge,
description............... 85
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370 Index
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles (continued)
lever operated............ 189
special notice.............. 5
towing..............252±253
Four-wheeling with Ford supplement.... 5
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel
calculating fuel economy........ 289
capacity............... 344
choosing the right fuel......... 283
comparisons with EPA fuel economy
estimates.............. 289
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 281
filter, specifications.......... 346
fuel gauge............... 84
improving fuel economy........ 290
octane rating............. 284
quality................ 284
running out of fuel.......... 288
storing your vehicle.......... 352
treating emergencies.......... 286
Fuel cap
removing............... 282
replacing.............282, 288
Fuel filler door............. 282
Fuel filter, specifications......... 346
Fuel gauge................ 84
Fuel pump shut-off switch, starting after a
collision................ 69
Fuse panels
instrument panel........... 323
power distribution box........ 326
Fuses
checking and replacing........ 330
circuit breakers............ 332
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Gas cap (see Fuel cap).......... 281
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) . . . 283, 289
Gasoline (see Fuel)............ 281
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Lamps
cargo lamps............. 100
checking............... 333
combination cargo and brakelamp . . . 101
courtesy lamps............ 100
daytime running light system...... 99
dome lamps............. 100
flashing the lamps.......... 107
hazard flashers............ 109
headlamps............... 98
high beams............. 106
high-mount brakelamp........ 336
interior lamps............ 100
map lamps.............. 102
replacing bulbs............ 333
trailer................ 231
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . . 105
Lap belts................. 19
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................. 81
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 77
brake................. 76
charging system............ 81
check engine.............. 78
four-wheel drive.........191, 197
high beam............... 84
overdrive off............. 177
rear ABS................ 77
safety belt............... 78
testing the warning lights........ 64
Load limits
GAWR................ 214
GVWR................ 214
trailer towing............. 216
Locking hubs
lever operated with automatic..... 191
lever operated with manual...... 194
Lubricant specifications......... 347
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Remote entry system
illuminated entry........... 125
locking/unlocking doors........ 122
panic alarm.............. 122
replacement/additional transmitters . . . 124
replacing the batteries......... 123
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult.................. 11
child.................. 34
infant................. 34
Roadside assistance........... 255
Roadside emergencies.......... 237
Rotating the tires............ 305
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Safe driving tips............. 210
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)...... 11
Safety chains, when towing a trailer.... 230
Safety defects, reporting......... 262
Safety information relating to automotive
fuels................. 286
Safety restraints
automatic locking mode (retractor).... 13
center front lap belt........... 19
center rear lap belt........... 19
cleaning the safety belts......... 25
dual locking mode retractors....... 13
extension assembly........... 24
for children............... 34
for infants............... 34
for pregnant women........... 11
lap and shoulder belts.......... 17
maintenance.............. 25
untwisting or unjamming the safety
belt................. 21
warning light and chime......... 78
Safety seats for children, attaching with
tether straps.............. 57
Seats
adjusting the seat, manual....... 128
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Seats (continued)
child safety seats............ 37
cleaning upholstery.......... 135
lumbar support............ 134
rear flip fold seat........... 131
seatback release............ 130
Serial number (VIN)............ 5
Service concerns............ 256
Servicing your vehicle, precautions when
servicing............... 276
Shift-lock system........... 66,178
Shift positions (see Gearshift)....... 183
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints).......... 17
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints).... 17
Snowplowing.............. 235
Snow tires and chains.......... 310
Spare tire
changing the tire........... 244
conventional spare.......... 241
finding the spare........... 242
Spark plugs, specifications........ 346
Special driving conditions........ 210
Special notice, utility-type vehicles..... 5
Specification chart, lubricants....... 347
Speed control
accelerating............. 114
canceling a set speed......... 117
resetting............... 114
resuming a set speed......... 117
when towing a trailer......... 232
Speedometer............... 86
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle...... 64
starting a cold engine.......... 65
starting after a collision......... 69
starting a warm engine......... 66
Steering, power............. 187
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378 Index
Steering wheel
horn................. 110
speed controls............ 111
tilting................ 110
Storage compartments
center console............. 140
overhead storage compartment..... 146
Storing your vehicle........... 351
Supplemental air bag readiness light.... 81
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).... 25
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Tailgate................. 119
Tail lamps, cleaning............ 99
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 90
Testing the warning lights......... 64
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints).......... 57
Tires
changing............... 241
checking the pressure......... 304
cleaning............... 311
inspection and maintenance...... 304
replacing............... 307
rotating............... 305
snow tires and chains......... 310
spare tire............... 241
storing your vehicle.......... 353
wheel and tire matching........ 310
Towing your vehicle, with a tow truck . . 251
Trailer Towing............. 215
Transmission, fluid, refill capacities.... 344
Transfer case
fluid checking............ 316
lever operated............ 189
touch drive electric shift........ 196
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