jump start FORD E SERIES 2003 4.G Owners Manual

Seating and Safety Restraints 75
Seating 75
Safety restraints 80
Air bags 91
Child restraints 95
Driving 111
Starting 111
Brakes 114
Transmission operation 117
Trailer towing 124
Roadside Emergencies 137
Getting roadside assistance 137
Hazard flasher switch 138
Fuel pump shut-off switch 139
Fuses and relays 140
Changing tires 147
Jump starting 155
Wrecker towing 160
Customer Assistance 161
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 169
Cleaning 170
Underbody preservation 174
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GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor
Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This
program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service
is available:
•24–hours, seven days a week
•for the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period of three years or 60,000
km (36,000 miles), whichever occurs first on Ford and Mercury
vehicles, and four years or 80,000 km (50,000 miles) on Lincoln
vehicles.
Roadside assistance will cover:
•changing a flat tire
•jump-starts
•lock-out assistance
•limited fuel delivery
•towing of your disabled vehicle to the nearest Ford Motor Company
dealership, or your selling dealer if within 56.3 km (35 miles) of the
nearest Ford Motor Company dealership (one tow per disablement).
Even non-warranty related tows, like accidents or getting stuck in the
mud or snow, are covered (some exclusions apply, such as impound
towing or repossession).
Canadian customers refer to your Owner Information Guide for
information on:
•coverage period
•exact fuel amounts
•towing of your disabled vehicle
•emergency travel expense reimbursement
•travel planning benefits
USING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference. In the United States, this card is found in the
Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment in Ford vehicles and is
mailed to you if you own a Mercury or Lincoln. In Canada, the card is
found in the Owner Information Guide in the glove compartment.
U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance,
call 1–800–241–3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1–800–521–4140.
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5. Repeat this tightness check procedure when servicing the spare tire
pressure (every six months, per scheduled maintenance guide), or at any
time that the spare tire is disturbed through service of other
components.
6. If removed, install the spare tire lock (if equipped) into the bumper
drive tube with the spare tire lock key (if equipped) and jack handle.
JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,
sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or
vehicle damage.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes and
clothing, if contacted.
Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle. Automatic
transmissions do not have push-start capability; also, the
catalytic converter may become damaged.
Preparing your vehicle
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the
transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the transmission
may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is considered normal and
will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time, the
adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation.
1.Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle.
2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could
damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle
making sure the two vehiclesdo nottouch. Set the parking brake on
both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving
parts.
4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before
you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level.
5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect any electrical
surges. Turn all other accessories off.
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3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the
assisting battery.
4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed
metal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and the
carburetor/fuel injection system.Do notuse fuel lines, engine rocker
covers or the intake manifold asgroundingpoints.
Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-)
terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an
explosion of the gases that surround the battery.
5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of
both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts.
Jump starting
1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at
moderately increased speed.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an
additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.
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3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster
vehicle’s battery.
4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the
disabled vehicle’s battery.
After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables
removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can
relearnits idle conditions.
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wiper blades ............................172
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......50, 52
Compass, electronic ....................63
calibration .................................64
set zone adjustment .................64
Console
overhead ....................................62
Controls
power seat .................................76
Coolant
checking and adding ..............187
refill capacities ................191, 213
specifications ..................217, 220
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................67
Customer Assistance ................137
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................174
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................163
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............167
Getting roadside assistance ...137
Getting the service you
need .........................................161
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................168
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................164
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................166
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................53Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................204
engine oil .................................179
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........217
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................204
Driving under special
conditions ..................................121
through water .........................121
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................155
Emission control system ..........201
Engine ........................................220
cleaning ...................................171
coolant .....................................187
diesel ...........................................6
fail-safe coolant ......................192
idle speed control ...................182
lubrication specifications ......217,
220
refill capacities ........................213
service points ..........................177
starting after a collision .........139
Engine block heater .................114
Engine oil ..................................179
checking and adding ..............179
dipstick ....................................179
filter, specifications ........181, 212
recommendations ...................181
refill capacities ........................213
specifications ..................217, 220
Exhaust fumes ..........................114
F
Fail safe cooling ........................192
Index
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Fluid capacities .........................213
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................116
Fuel ............................................194
calculating fuel economy .......198
cap ...........................................196
capacity ...................................213
choosing the right fuel ...........196
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................201
detergent in fuel .....................197
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................194, 196, 198
filter, specifications ........198, 212
fuel pump shut-off switch .....139
improving fuel economy ........198
octane rating ...................197, 220
quality ......................................197
running out of fuel .................198
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................194
Fuses ..................................140–141
G
Garage door opener ....................63
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............196
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................198
Gauges .........................................13
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................122
calculating ...............................124
definition .................................122
driving with a heavy load ......122
location ....................................122
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................122
calculating .......................122, 124definition .................................122
driving with a heavy load ......122
location ....................................122
H
Headlamps ...................................53
aiming ........................................54
bulb specifications ....................55
daytime running lights .............53
flash to pass ..............................54
high beam .................................53
replacing bulbs ...................56–57
turning on and off ....................53
Heating
heater only system .............50, 52
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................51
Hood ..........................................177
I
Ignition ...............................111, 220
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..99
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................202
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................173
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................54
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......155
K
Keys
positions of the ignition .........111
Index
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Seats ............................................75
child safety seats ......................99
Servicing your vehicle ..............176
Spare tire (see Changing the
Tire) ...........................................147
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................212, 220
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............6
diesel-powered vehicles .............6
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................217, 220
Speed control ..............................67
Starting your vehicle ........111–113
jump starting ..........................155
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................62
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...........50, 52
Tires ...................................207–209
changing ..........................147–148
replacing ..........................150, 211
rotating ....................................210
snow tires and chains ............211
tire grades ...............................208
treadwear ................................207
Towing .......................................124
recreational towing .................136trailer towing ..........................124
wrecker ....................................160
Traction-lok rear axle ...............116
Transmission .............................117
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................204
fluid, refill capacities ..............213
lubricant specifications ..217, 220
Trunk ...........................................70
Turn signal ..................................54
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................220
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................222
Vehicle loading ..........................122
Ventilating your vehicle ...........114
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................178
Water, Driving through .............121
Windows
power .........................................66
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................61
checking and adding fluid .....178
replacing wiper blades .............61
Wrecker towing .........................160
Index
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