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•Make sure the gearshift is in
P (Park).
3. Turn the key to 3 (ON) without
turning the key to 4 (START).
Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. SeeWarning lights and
chimesin theInstrument Clusterchapter for more information
regarding the warning lights.
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•Driving on slick surfaces.
•Cornering while towing a heavily loaded trailer (refer toTrailer
towingin theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter.)
Roll Stability Control(RSC)
The RSC system works in conjunction with the AdvanceTrac
system to
help maintain roll stability of the vehicle during aggressive maneuvers by
applying brake force to one or more wheels.
During Roll Stability Control(RSC) events the “sliding car” icon in the
instrument cluster will flash momentarily.
Driving conditions that may activate AdvanceTrac
with RSC include:
•Emergency lane-change
•Taking a turn too fast
•Quick maneuvering to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle
AdvanceTrac
with RSC button and icon functionality
The AdvanceTrac
with RSC system automatically turns on each time
the engine is started, even if it was turned off when the engine was last
shut down. The “sliding car” icon which is located with the warning
lights in the instrument cluster will illuminate during bulb check at initial
start-up and then go off. This tells you that the system is normal and
active. All functions of the AdvanceTrac
with RSC (RSC, ESC, Engine
Traction Control, and Brake Traction Control) will be activated at start
up. When the system is left active, the “sliding car” icon will flash only
when any of the components of the system are affecting the vehicle’s
performance, otherwise the light will remain off. Consequently, the
“sliding car” icon will not be illuminated during most of your normal
driving.
The AdvanceTrac
with RSC button,
located on the center stack of the
instrument panel, allows the driver
to control certain features of the
AdvanceTrac
with RSC system
below 25 mph (40 km/h). If the
vehicle is below 25 mph (40 km/h), momentarily pressing the
AdvanceTrac
with RSC button will disable RSC, ESC and Engine
Traction Control and steadily illuminate the “sliding car” icon. Pressing
and holding the AdvanceTrac
with RSC button for more than five
seconds will further disable the brake portion of the Traction Control
feature and the “sliding car” icon will flash momentarily and then
illuminate steady.
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•Theindicator may come on. For more information on the “check
engine” or the “service engine soon” indicator, refer toWarning lights
and chimesin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
Measuring techniques
Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, the
driver. You must gather information as accurately and consistently as
possible. Fuel expense, frequency of fill-ups or fuel gauge readings are
NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy. We do not recommend
taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)
of driving (engine break-in period). You will get a more accurate
measurement after 2,000 miles-3,000 miles (3,000 km–5,000 km).
Filling the tank
The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to
the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in theMaintenance
product specifications and capacitiessection of this chapter.
The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and the
empty reserve combined. Indicated capacity is the difference in the
amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates
empty. Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fuel
tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty.
The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should
not be relied upon to increase driving range. When refueling your
vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be
able to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of the
fuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the tank.
For consistent results when filling the fuel tank:
•Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling,
an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running.
•Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each time
the tank is filled.
•Allow no more than two automatic click-offs when filling.
•Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating.
•Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand.
•Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the
same direction each time you fill up.
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Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................174
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................324
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................291
cluster ........................................12
J
Jack ....................................261, 265
positioning .......................261, 267
storage .....................261, 264–265
Jump-starting your vehicle ......272
K
Keyless entry system ...............122
autolock ...........................111, 113
keypad .....................................122
locking and unlocking doors ..123
programming entry code .......122
Keys ...........................................125
positions of the ignition .........219
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ............57–58
daytime running light ...............54
fog lamps ...................................53
headlamps .................................53
interior lamps ...........................57
Liftgate ......................................109
remote release ........................118
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........223
Load limits .................................205
Loading instructions .................211Locks
autolock ...........................111, 113
childproof ................................116
doors ........................................111
Lubricant specifications ...........329
Lug nuts ....................................271
Luggage rack .............................110
Lumbar support, seats .....129, 131
M
Message center .....................81, 92
english/metric button .........84, 97
system check button ..........83, 96
warning messages .............88, 103
Mirrors .........................................70
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................69
fold away ...................................70
heated ........................................70
side view mirrors (power) .......70
Moon roof ....................................75
Motorcraft parts ........293, 313, 328
N
Navigation system .......................44
O
Octane rating ............................317
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................300
P
Parking brake ............................224
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....328
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................140
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Speed control ..............................71
Starting your
vehicle ........................219–220, 222
jump starting ..........................272
Steering wheel
controls ......................................74
tilting .........................................64
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................64
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Driving .....................................245
Roadside Emergencies ...........261
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....201
Warning Displays ........12, 88, 103
Tires ...........................186–187, 261
alignment ................................194
care ..........................................190
changing ..........................261, 267
checking the pressure ............190
inflating ...................................188
label .........................................200
replacing ..........................192, 267
rotating ....................................194
safety practices .......................193
sidewall information ...............195
snow tires and chains ............205
spare tire .................262, 264, 266
terminology .............................187
tire grades ...............................187
treadwear ........................186, 191
Towing .......................................212
recreational towing .................217
trailer towing ..........................212wrecker ....................................277
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................326
Transmission .............................230
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....230
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................325
fluid, refill capacities ..............329
lubricant specifications ..........329
Turn signal ..................................56
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................334
Vehicle loading ..........................205
Ventilating your vehicle ...........222
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................299
Water, Driving through .............249
Windows ....................................118
power .........................................68
rear wiper/washer .....................64
Windshield
defrosting ..................................51
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................63
checking and adding fluid .....299
liftgate reservoir .....................299
replacing wiper blades ...........300
Wrecker towing .........................277
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