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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 from any electrical
surges. Turn all other accessories off.
Connecting the jumper cables
1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of
the discharged battery.
Note:In the illustrations,lightning boltsare used to designate the
assisting (boosting) battery.
+–+–
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•Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
•Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.
•Slow down gradually.
•Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105 km/h]).
•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 the top gears 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 toMaintenance product
specifications and capacitiesin 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.
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................159
Air cleaner filter ...............258–259
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................89
and child safety seats ..............91
description ................................89
disposal ......................................94
driver airbag ........................89, 92
indicator light ...........................93
operation .............................89, 92
passenger airbag .................89, 92
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................236
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................159–160
Anti-theft system ........................67
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................19, 21, 26
Automatic transmission ............163
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................165
fluid, refill capacities ..............260
fluid, specification ..................260
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....32
Auxiliary power point .................55
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........260
refill capacities ........................260
B
Battery .......................................234
acid, treating emergencies .....234
jumping a disabled battery ....200
maintenance-free ....................234replacement, specifications ...259
servicing ..................................234
Belt-Minder
...............................84
Booster seats .............................110
Brakes ........................................159
anti-lock ...........................159–160
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................160
fluid, checking and adding ....254
fluid, refill capacities ..............260
fluid, specifications .................260
lubricant specifications ..........260
parking ....................................161
shift interlock ..........................163
Bulbs ............................................48
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....260
Cargo cage ...................................61
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................191
Child safety seats ......................102
attaching with tether straps ..107
in front seat ............................103
in rear seat ......................103, 106
LATCH .....................................106
recommendations ...................100
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................110
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............218
instrument panel ....................220
interior .....................................221
plastic parts ............................219
safety belts ..............................221
washing ....................................216
waxing .....................................217
wheels ......................................217
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headlamps, flash to pass ..........45
instrument panel, dimming .....45
interior lamps .....................48–49
replacing bulbs .........................50
LATCH anchors .........................106
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........160
Limited-slip axle .......................162
Load limits .................................137
Loading instructions .................143
Locks
doors ..........................................63
Lubricant specifications ...........260
Lug nuts ....................................199
Lumbar support, seats .........72–73
M
Manual transmission .................167
fluid capacities ........................260
lubricant specifications ..........260
reverse .....................................168
Mirrors .........................................57
fold away ...................................58
side view mirrors
(power) ...............................57–58
Motorcraft parts ........222, 241, 259
O
Octane rating ............................246
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................229
P
Parking brake ............................161
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....259Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................75
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................185
Power door locks ........................63
Power mirrors .......................57–58
Power point .................................55
Power steering ..........................162
fluid, checking and adding ....253
fluid, refill capacity ................260
fluid, specifications .................260
Power Windows ...........................56
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................162
R
Radio ................................19, 21, 26
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................100
Relays ........................................181
Remote entry system .................63
illuminated entry ......................66
locking/unlocking doors ...........64
panic alarm ...............................64
replacing the batteries .............65
Roadside assistance ..................179
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........114
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ............ 74, 77–78, 80–82
Safety defects, reporting ..214–215
Safety restraints .. 74, 77–78, 80–82
Belt-Minder
.............................84
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extension assembly ..................83
for adults .......................78, 80–81
for children ...............................97
lap belt ......................................79
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................75
safety belt maintenance .........114
warning light and chime ....83–84
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................106
Safety seats for children ..........102
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................265
Satellite Radio Information ........37
Seats ............................................70
child safety seats ....................102
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................67
Servicing your vehicle ..............224
Setting the clock
AM/FM stereo ...........................20
AM/FM stereo CD .....................21
Premium AM/FM stereo
CD6/MP3 ...................................27
Snowplowing .................................8
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................259, 264
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............8
utility-type vehicles ....................8
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................260
Speed control ..............................58
Starting your vehicle ........154–156
jump starting ..........................200
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................55T
Tilt steering wheel ......................55
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Roadside Emergencies ...........191
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....132
Tires ...........................117–119, 191
alignment ................................126
care ..........................................122
changing ..........................191, 196
checking the pressure ............122
inflating ...................................120
label .........................................131
replacing ..................................123
rotating ....................................126
safety practices .......................125
sidewall information ...............127
snow tires and chains ............137
spare tire .................................192
terminology .............................119
tire grades ...............................118
treadwear ........................118, 122
Towing .......................................143
recreational towing .................152
trailer towing ..........................143
wrecker ....................................206
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................257
Transmission
automatic operation ...............163
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....163
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................256
fluid, refill capacities ..............260
lubricant specifications ..........260
manual operation ....................167
Turn signal ..................................48
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