transmission FORD E SERIES 1996 4.G Owner's Guide

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4. Drive the vehicle with a steady throttle at
45 mph (70 km/h) for 30 seconds.
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[SV51469( ALL)05/95]
5. Idle the vehicle in Drive (Neutral for manual
transmissions) for 40 seconds.
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[SV51471( ALL)06/95]
6. Continue to drive the vehicle in city traffic at
speeds between 25 and 40 mph
(40-60 km/h) for 15 minutes. During the 15
minute drive cycle the following modes must
be achieved:
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a. at least 5 stop and idle modes at 10
seconds each
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[SV51475( ALL)06/95]
b. acceleration from idles at 1/4 to 1/2
throttle position, and
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[SV51477( ALL)06/95]
c. choose 3 different speeds to do 1.5
minute steady state throttle drives.
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[SV51479( ALL)06/95]
7. Accelerate the vehicle up to between 45 and
60 mph (70-100 km/h). This should take
approximately 5 minutes.
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[SV51481( ALL)06/95]
8. Drive vehicle and hold the throttle steady at
the selected speed between 45 and 60 mph
(70-100 km/h) for approximately 5 minutes.
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[SV51483( ALL)06/95]
9. Drive the vehicle for 5 minutes at varying
speeds between 45 and 60 mph
(70-100 km/h).
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[SV51485( ALL)06/95]
10. Bring the vehicle back to idle. Idle in Drive
for 40 seconds.
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11. OBD II drive cycle has been completed.
Vehicle can be turned off when convenient.
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378 Index
Anti-theft system
arming the system.......... 121
description.............. 121
disarming an untriggered system.... 122
disarming a triggered system...... 122
triggering............121±122
warning light.............. 75
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) . . 262
Assistance (see Customer assistance).... 259
Audio system
(see Electronic sound system)..... 149
Automatic transaxle, fluid,
refill capacities............ 353
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic overdrive . 197, 199, 203
driving a regular automatic...... 195
fluid, adding............. 324
fluid, checking............ 323
fluid, refill capacities......... 353
fluid, specification........... 357
Axle
lubricant specifications......... 357
refill capacities............ 353
traction lok............216, 312
B
Backing up.............197, 202
Basic vehicle warranty........... 4
Battery
acid, treating emergencies . . . 244, 320±321
auxiliary battery........... 320
charging system warning light...... 74
disconnecting............. 247
how to service............ 319
jumping a disabled battery....... 243
maintenance-free........... 319
proper disposal, recycling....... 320
replacement, specifications....... 356
servicing............... 320
voltage gauge............74±75
when storing your vehicle....... 363
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382 Index
D
Dashboard (see Instrument panel)...... 81
Daytime running light system....... 93
Defects, reporting............ 266
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid....322, 324
engine oil.............. 298
power steering fluid.......... 328
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)...... 258
Dispute Settlement Board........ 262
Doors................. 113
Driveline universal joint and slip yoke . . 326
Driving under special conditions
bad weather............. 216
heavy load.............. 218
high speed.............. 215
high water.............. 217
slippery roads............ 216
tips for safe driving.......... 214
towing a trailer............ 219
E
Electrical system
circuit breakers............ 339
fuses...............331, 338
operating when the engine is off..... 56
power point outlet.......... 148
Electronic AM radio (see Electronic sound
system)................ 187
Electronic radio with cassette
(see Electronic sound system)..... 178
Electronic sound system
radio reception............ 190
tuning the radio.....151, 165, 180, 188
warranty and service information.... 193
Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 178
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394 Index
Storing your vehicle........... 361
Supplemental air bag readiness light.... 74
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).... 29
T
Tail lamps, cleaning............ 93
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 83
Testing the warning lights......... 58
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints).......... 53
Tilt steering wheel............ 105
Tires
changing............... 247
checking the pressure.......310±311
cleaning............... 319
inspection and maintenance...... 311
replacing............... 315
rotating............... 312
snow tires and chains......... 318
spare tire.............247±248
storing your vehicle.......... 363
tire grades.............. 315
treadwear.............. 315
wear bands.............. 315
wheel and tire matching........ 318
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 219
Towing your vehicle........... 258
with a tow truck........... 258
Traction-lok rear axle........216, 312
Trailer Towing............. 219
Trailer towing
calculating maximum trailer weight . . . 225
safety chains............. 238
trailer brakes............. 238
Transmission
automatic operation........195, 200
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Index 395
Transmission (continued)
fluid, checking and adding (automatic) . 323
fluid, refill capacities......... 353
lubricant specifications........ 357
Transmission control switch.....197, 203
Transmitter (see Remote entry)...... 116
Tune-up specifications (VECI)...... 348
Turn signal
indicator lights............. 99
lever................. 99
U
Used engine oil, disposal....301, 304, 324
V
Vanity mirror.............. 143
Variable interval wipers......... 102
VECI (Vehicle Emission
Control Information) decal....... 348
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).... 6
Vehicle loading............. 220
calculating the load.......... 225
Vehicle storage............. 361
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control).......... 83
Viscosity (see Engine oil)........ 297
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge).... 75
W
Warm engine, starting........... 60
Warning chimes
headlamps on............. 77
key in ignition............. 56
safety belt............... 71
Warning lights, testing........... 58
Warning lights (see Lights)......... 67
Warranties
basic.................. 4
Canada................ 4
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