weight FORD TAURUS 2001 4.G User Guide

Comfort and convenience
Air filtration
Cargo nets
Cargo organizers
Cargo shades (wagon)
Engine block heaters
Travel equipment
Electrochromic inside mirror with compass
Electrochromic inside mirror with compass and temperature
Factory luggage rack adaptors
Framed luggage carrier
Removable luggage rack
Removable luggage rack adapters
Soft luggage carrier
Speed control
Protection and appearance equipment
Car covers
Cargo liners
Carpet floor mats
Flat splash guards
Front end covers (full)
Molded splash guards
Rear decklid spoilers
Universal floor mats
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
²When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
compliance certification label). Consult your dealer for specific weight
information.
Customer assistance
239

idle speed control ...................185
lubrication
specifications ..................224, 226
refill capacities ........................223
service points ..................164±165
starting after a collision .........145
Engine block heater .................125
Engine oil ..................................166
checking and adding ..............166
dipstick ....................................166
filter, specifications ........168, 222
recommendations ...................168
refill capacities ........................223
specifications ..................224, 226
Exhaust fumes ..........................126
F
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....192
Floor mats ...................................65
Fluid capacities .........................223
Fuel ............................................192
calculating fuel economy .......199
cap .......................................9, 195
capacity ...................................223
choosing the right fuel ...........196
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................202
detergent in fuel .....................198
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................192, 195, 199
filter, specifications ........198, 222
fuel pump shut-off switch .....145
gauge .........................................16
improving fuel economy ........199
low fuel warning light ..............11
octane rating ...................196, 226
quality ......................................197
running out of fuel .................198safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................192
Fuses ..................................147±148
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ........9, 195
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................199
Gauges .........................................14
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................15
fuel gauge ..................................16
odometer ...................................16
speedometer .............................14
tachometer ................................15
trip odometer ............................16
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................137
definition .................................137
driving with a heavy load ......137
location ....................................137
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................137
calculating ...............................137
definition .................................137
driving with a heavy load ......137
location ....................................137
H
Hazard flashers .........................145
Head restraints ...........................84
Headlamps ...................................17
aiming ......................................214
autolamp system .......................18
bulb specifications ..................213
daytime running lights .............17
flash to pass ..............................17
Index
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