air condition FORD EXCURSION 2000 1.G User Guide

economy under current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping records
during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fuel
economy. In general, lower temperatures give lower fuel economy.
Driving style Ð good driving and fuel economy habits
Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change
a number of variables and improve your fuel economy.
Habits
²Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel.
²Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel
economy.
²Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste
fuel.
²Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
²Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.
²Slow down gradually.
²Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 88 km/h [55 mph] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 105 km/h [65 mph]).
²Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
²Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
²You 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.
²Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
²Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
²Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
²Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
²Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
²Use recommended engine oil. Refer toLubricant Specifications.
Maintenance and care
191

The use of leaded fuel in your vehicle without proper conversion may
damage the effectiveness of your emission control system and may cause
engine knocking or serious engine damage. Ford Motor Company/Ford of
Canada is not responsible for any damage caused by use of improper
fuel.
In the United States, using leaded fuel may also result in difficulty
importing your vehicle back into the U.S.
If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living in
Central or South America, the Caribbean, or the Middle East, contact the
nearest Ford dealership. If the dealership cannot help you, write or call:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
WORLDWIDE DIRECT MARKET OPERATIONS
1555 Fairlane Drive
Fairlane Business Park #3
Allen Park, Michigan 48101
U.S.A.
Telephone: (313) 594-4857
FAX: (313) 390-0804
If you are in another foreign country, contact the nearest Ford
dealership. If the dealership employees cannot help you, they can direct
you to the nearest Ford affiliate office.
If you buy your vehicle in North America and then relocate outside of
the U.S. or Canada, register your vehicle identification number (VIN) and
new address with Ford Motor Company Worldwide Direct Market
Operations.
FORD CAR CARE PRODUCTS FOR YOUR VEHICLE
Ford has many quality products available from your dealer to clean your
vehicle and protect its finishes. These quality products have been
specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom
designed to complement the style and appearance of your vehicle. Each
product is made from high quality materials and that meet or exceed
Ford's rigid specifications. For best results, use the following or products
of equivalent quality:
Ford Custom Clearcoat Polish*
Ford Custom Silicone Gloss Polish
Ford Custom Vinyl Protectant* (not available in Canada)
Motorcraft Vinyl Conditioner (Canada only)
Customer assistance
219

A
Accessory delay ..........................53
Air bag supplemental
restraint system ..........................95
and child safety seats ..............97
description ................................95
disposal ......................................99
driver air bag ............................97
indicator light .....................11, 99
operation ...................................97
passenger air bag .....................97
Air cleaner filter .......177±178, 204
Air conditioning ..........................22
auxiliary heater and air
conditioner ................................24
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................165
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................112±113
Anti-theft system
warning light .............................13
Audio system (see Radio) .........27
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................116
fluid, adding ............................172
fluid, checking ........................172
fluid, refill capacities ..............204
fluid, specification ..................209
Auxiliary power point .................21
Axle
lubricant specifications ..207, 209
refill capacities ........................204
traction lok ..............................179B
Battery .......................................175
acid, treating emergencies .....175
charging system warning light...12
jumping a disabled battery ....151
maintenance-free ....................175
replacement, specifications ...204
servicing ..................................175
voltage gauge ............................17
Belt minder .................................91
Brakes ........................................112
anti-lock ...........................112±113
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .....................12, 113
brake warning light ..................11
fluid, checking and adding ....163
fluid, refill capacities ..............204
fluid, specifications .........207, 209
lubricant specifications ..207, 209
parking ....................................113
shift interlock ..........................115
Break-in period .............................3
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....204
Cargo net .....................................73
CD changer .................................39
Certification Label ....................211
Child safety restraints ..............100
child safety belts ....................100
Child safety seats ......................101
attaching with tether straps ..105
in front seat ............................102
in rear seat ..............................102
Cleaning your vehicle ...............199
engine compartment ..............201
Index
225

exterior ....................................201
exterior lamps .........................202
instrument cluster lens ..........202
instrument panel ....................202
interior .....................................203
plastic parts ............................201
safety belts ..............................203
washing ....................................200
waxing .....................................200
wheels ......................................201
wiper blades ............................202
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............22
Clock ............................................36
Compass, electronic ....................60
calibration .................................62
set zone adjustment .................61
Console ........................................64
overhead ..............................55±57
Controls
power seat .................................75
Coolant
checking and adding ..............165
refill capacities ................169, 204
specifications ..................207, 209
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................45
Customer Assistance ................136
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................219
Ford Extended Service Plan...212
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................218
Getting roadside assistance ...136
Getting the service you need..212
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................223
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................215Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............218
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................18
Defrost
rear window ..............................26
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid...172
engine oil .................................160
Doors
door ajar warning .....................13
lubricant specifications ..........207
Driving under special
conditions ..........................123±124
sand .........................................124
snow and ice ...........................125
through water .................124, 128
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................151
Emission control system ..........192
Engine ........................................209
check engine/service engine
soon light ................................8±9
cleaning ...................................201
coolant .....................................165
diesel ...........................................3
fail-safe coolant ......................170
idle speed control ...................175
lubrication
specifications ..................207, 209
refill capacities ........................204
service points ..........................160
starting after a collision .........137
Index
226

bulb specifications ..................198
daytime running lights .............18
flash to pass ..............................51
high beam ...........................12, 50
replacing bulbs .......................195
turning on and off ....................18
warning chime ..........................14
Heating ........................................22
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................22
Hood ..........................................159
I
Ignition .................................44, 209
Infant seats (see Safety seats)..101
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................194
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................202
cluster ..................................8, 202
lighting up panel and interior...18
location of components ..............8
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......151
K
Keyless entry system
locking and unlocking doors ....70
programming entry code .........69
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............14
positions of the ignition ...........44L
Lamps
autolamp system .....................194
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................198
cargo lamps ...............................18
daytime running light ...............18
headlamps .................................18
headlamps, flash to pass ..........51
instrument panel, dimming .....18
interior lamps .............62±63, 198
replacing
bulbs ................194±195, 197±198
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................44
Liftgate ........................................73
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
air bag ........................................11
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 113
anti-theft ...................................13
brake ..........................................11
charging system ........................12
check coolant ............................13
cruise indicator .........................13
door ajar ....................................13
engine oil pressure ...................13
high beam .................................12
low fuel ........................................8
safety belt .................................11
service engine soon ................8±9
turn signal indicator .................12
Load limits .................................125
GAWR ......................................125
GVWR ......................................125
trailer towing ..........................125
Loading instructions .................127
Index
228