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When the battery is disconnected or a new battery installed, the
transmission must learn its adaptive strategy. As a result of this, the
transmission may shift firmly. This operation is considered normal and
will fully update transmission operation to its optimum shift feel.
Note: Electrical or electronic accessories or components added to
the vehicle by the dealer or the owner may adversely affect
battery performance and durability.
Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause
personal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted
substances to come near the battery. When working near the battery,
always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provide proper
ventilation.
When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on the
end walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps,
resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or battery.
Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite
corners.
Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuric
acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes
when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing of
acid solution. In case of acid contact with skin or eyes, flush
immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt
medical attention. If acid is swallowed, call a physician immediately.
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds.Wash hands after handling.
For information on transmission operation after the battery has been
disconnected, refer toAutomatic Transmission Operationin the
Drivingchapter.
Because your vehicle’s engine is electronically controlled by a computer,
some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. When
the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the engine must
relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability and
performance. To begin this process:
1. With the vehicle at a complete stop, set the parking brake.
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•Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
•Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
•You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs.
Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel
economy.
•Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toLubricant specificationsin
this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found inscheduled maintenance information.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
•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.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower 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.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................56
Air cleaner filter ...............223–224
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................82
and child safety seats ..............84
description ................................82
disposal ......................................86
driver airbag ..............................84
indicator light ...........................86
operation ...................................84
passenger airbag .......................84
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................203
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................149
Audio system
(see Radio) ....18–19, 22, 25, 28, 32
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................154, 156, 159
fluid, adding ............................220
fluid, checking ........................220
fluid, refill capacities ..............226
fluid, specification ..................233
Auxiliary power point .................55
Axle
lubricant specifications ..230, 233
refill capacities ........................226
traction lok ..............................151
B
Battery .......................................201
acid, treating emergencies .....201
jumping a disabled battery ....174
maintenance-free ....................201replacement, specifications ...224
servicing ..................................201
BeltMinder ...................................77
Brakes ........................................149
anti-lock ...................................149
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................149
fluid, checking and adding ....220
fluid, refill capacities ..............226
fluid, specifications .........230, 233
lubricant specifications ..230, 233
parking ....................................150
shift interlock ..........................153
Break-in period .............................6
Bulbs ............................................46
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....226
Cell phone use ............................55
Child safety restraints ................87
child safety belts ......................87
Child safety seats ........................90
in front seat ..............................91
in rear seat ................................91
tether anchorage hardware .....94
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............190
exterior ....................................193
instrument panel ....................192
interior .....................................192
interior trim ............................192
plastic parts ............................191
safety belts ..............................192
washing ....................................189
waxing .....................................189
wheels ......................................190
wiper blades ............................191
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Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................46
daytime running light ...............42
headlamps .................................41
headlamps, flash to pass ..........42
instrument panel, dimming .....43
interior lamps ...........................45
replacing bulbs ...................46–50
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................45
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........149
Load limits .................................126
Loading instructions .................133
Lubricant specifications ...230, 233
Lug nuts ....................................117
Lumbar support, seats ...............67
M
Mirrors
fold away ...................................57
side view mirrors (power) .......56
Motorcraft parts ................213, 224
O
Octane rating ............................212
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................198
P
Parking brake ............................150
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....224Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................170
Power door locks ........................61
Power mirrors .............................56
Power point .................................55
Power steering ..........................150
fluid, checking and adding ....219
fluid, refill capacity ................226
fluid, specifications .........230, 233
Power Windows ...........................56
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................151
R
Radio ..............18–19, 22, 25, 28, 32
Relays ................................166, 173
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ......................65
locking/unlocking doors ...........61
Roadside assistance ..................163
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............81
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........................72–74, 76
Safety defects, reporting ..........188
Safety restraints ....................72–76
belt minder ...............................77
extension assembly ..................80
for adults .............................73–74
for children .........................86–87
lap belt ......................................76
safety belt maintenance ...........81
warning light and chime ..........77
Safety seats for children ............90
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Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............72
Seats ............................................66
child safety seats ......................90
front seats .................................66
Servicing your vehicle ..............195
Setting the clock
AM/FM stereo ...........................19
AM/FM/Cassette ........................20
AM/FM/CD .................................22
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ....26, 30, 34
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........110
Spark plugs,
specifications .............224, 233–234
Special notice ................................9
ambulance conversions ..............8
diesel-powered vehicles .............8
utility-type vehicles ....................8
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................230, 233
Speed control ..............................58
Starting your
vehicle ........................145–146, 148
jump starting ..........................174
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................52
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...........38, 40
Tilt steering wheel ......................52
Tires ...................................103–104
alignment ................................124
care ..........................................122
changing ..........................110–111
checking the pressure ............106inspecting and inflating .........105
label .........................................122
replacing ..........................108, 113
rotating ....................................124
safety practices .......................123
sidewall information ...............118
snow tires and chains ............126
spare tire .................................109
terminology .............................104
tire grades ...............................104
treadwear ........................103, 122
Towing .......................................133
recreational towing .................144
trailer towing ..........................133
wrecker ....................................179
Traction-lok rear axle ...............151
Transmission .............................153
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....153
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................220
fluid, refill capacities ..............226
lubricant specifications ..230, 233
Turn signal ..................................45
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................234
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................236
Vehicle loading ..........................126
Ventilating your vehicle ...........148
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................198
Water, Driving through .............162
Windows
power .........................................56
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