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[DR17800(ALL)11/93]4.
Subtract vehicle actual weight from the GVWR to find out
how much more weight your vehicle can carry.
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[DR17810(ALL)04/94]5.
Weigh the vehicle again once it is loaded to make sure that
the GVWR and front and rear GAWR's are not exceeded.
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[DR18000(ALL)01/93]
Trailer towing table
[DR18050(ALL)08/94]
eight pica
chart:0050061-C[DR18100(ALL)11/93]
If you suspect that your payload is excessive, have your vehicle
weighed at a highway weight station or another appropriate
commercial facility. Fill the fuel tank. Weigh the total vehicle
and trailer (if applicable), then separately weigh the vehicle at
the front and rear wheels. Finally, weigh the trailer separately if
applicable.
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[DR18200(ALL)01/93]
Trailers
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[DR18300(ALL)01/93]
Towing a trailer safely means having the proper weight on the
tongue (usually 10-15% of the trailer weight).
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[DR18400(ALL)07/93]
If your vehicle exceeds the GVWR, remove cargo from your
vehicle accordingly. If your vehicle exceeds either GAWR, shift
the load or remove cargo accordingly.
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Trailer towing tips
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[DR21000(ALL)11/89]
Before starting on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing
in an area away from heavy traffic. Get to know the ªfeelº of
the vehicle/trailer combination.
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[DR21100(ALL)01/93]
Practice backing up. Back up very slowly, with someone outside
at the rear of your trailer to guide you. Place your hand at the
bottom of the steering wheel and move it in the direction you
want the rear of the trailer to swing. Slight movement of the
steering wheel results in a much larger movement of the rear of
the trailer.
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[DR21200(ALL)11/89]
When turning, drive slightly beyond the normal turning point
so the trailer wheels will clear curbs or other obstructions.
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[DR21300(ALL)01/93]
Allow more room for stopping with a trailer attached. Trailer
brakes should be applied first, whether manually or
automatically controlled, when approaching a stop.
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[DR21400(ALL)01/93]
For an easy-to-operate vehicle/trailer combination, the trailer
tongue load should be approximately 10-15% of the loaded
trailer weight.
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[DR21500(ALL)02/94]
Make a thorough check of your equipment before starting out
on the road. After you have traveled about 50 miles (80 km),
stop in a protected area and double-check your hitch and
electrical connections. Also check trailer wheel lug nuts for
tightness.
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Driving Your Windstar
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[DR21600(ALL)10/93]
When stopped in traffic for long periods of time in hot weather,
place the gearshift selector lever in P (Park) to increase the
engine idle speed. This aids in engine cooling and air
conditioner efficiency. If the engine overheats, turn the selector
knob to select the fresh air position to stop the air conditioner
compressor. Increase the engine speed for a short time.
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[DR21700(ALL)01/93]
Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade.
However, if you must park on a grade, place wheel chocks
under the trailer's wheels as follows:
[DR21800(ALL)11/93]1.
Apply the foot service brake pedal and hold.
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[DR21900(ALL)11/93]2.
Have another person place the wheel chocks under the
trailer wheels.
[DR22000(ALL)11/93]3.
With the chocks in place, release the foot service brake
pedal, making sure the chocks are holding.
[DR22100(ALL)11/93]4.
Apply the parking brake by pressing the service brake pedal
down firmly with your right foot while applying the parking
brake lever with your right hand.
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[DR22200(ALL)11/93]5.
Shift the gearshift lever into P (Park).
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[DR22300(ALL)11/93]
Complete the following steps to start your vehicle after it has
been parked on a grade:
[DR22400(ALL)11/93]1.
Apply the foot service brake pedal and hold.
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[DR22500(ALL)11/93]2.
Start the engine.
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[DR22600(ALL)11/93]3.
Shift the gearshift lever into gear and release the parking
brake.
[DR22700(ALL)11/93]4.
Release the foot service brake pedal and move the vehicle
uphill to free the wheel chocks.
[DR22800(ALL)11/93]5.
Apply the foot service brake pedal and hold while another
person retrieves the chocks.
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Roadside Emergencies
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Changing a Flat Tire
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[RE03900(ALL)01/95]
If you get a flat tire while you are driving, do not apply the
brake heavily. Instead, gradually decrease the speed. Hold the
steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the
side of the road. Park on a level spot, turn off the ignition, set
the parking brake, and turn on the hazard flashers.
% [RE04000(ALL)02/95]
Using the Spare Tire
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[RE04100(ALL)03/94]
Your vehicle has a temporary spare tire (unless you ordered the
optional full-size spare tire). This spare tire is smaller than a
regular tire and is designed for emergency use only. Use it only
when you get a flat tire and replace it as soon as you can. This
spare tire is marked with the words TEMPORARY USE ONLY
so that you can easily identify it.
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[RE04200(ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
If you use the temporary spare tire continuously or do
not follow these precautions, the tire could fail, causing
you to lose control of the vehicle, possibly injuring
yourself or others.
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[RE04300(ALL)02/95]
When you drive with the temporary spare tire, DO NOT:
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[RE04500(ALL)02/95]
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exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) under any circumstances
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[RE04600(ALL)01/93]
n
load your vehicle so that it is heavier than the maximum
vehicle load rating listed on the tire decal
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[RE04700(ALL)01/93]
n
tow a trailer
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[RE04800(ALL)01/93]
n
use tire chains
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[RE04900(ALL)01/93]
n
try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its
wheel
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[RE05000(ALL)01/93]
n
use the wheel for any other type of vehicle
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[RE05100(ALL)01/93]
n
drive through an automatic car wash. Because the temporary
spare tire is smaller than a conventional tire, it reduces the
ground clearance. Your vehicle may get caught in the rails
and it could be damaged.
[RE05200(ALL)02/95]
Finding the spare tire
[RE05300(ALL)11/93]
The spare tire is stored underneath your vehicle, directly below
the cargo area.
[RE05400(ALL)02/95]
Removing the spare tire
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[RE05500(ALL)01/93]1.
Open the liftgate and find the plastic hex nut cover in the
carpeting of the cargo area. Lift the cover to expose the hex
nut.
[RE05600(ALL)08/94]
17-1/2 pica
art:0050024-B
The spare tire cover
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Roadside Emergencies
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[RE05700(ALL)01/93]2.
Find the tapered lug wrench in the tool kit located behind
the jack in the right cargo area side panel.
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[RE05800(ALL)12/93]3.
Fit the hex-shaped end of the lug wrench over the hex nut
in the floor of the cargo area. Turn counterclockwise until
the cable extends far enough to lower the spare tire to the
ground.
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[RE05900(ALL)09/93]
10-1/2 pica
art:0040172-B
The spare tire in the lowered position
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[RE06000(ALL)01/93]4.
Continue to turn the hex nut counterclockwise until the
spare tire retainer can be seen for removal.
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[RE06100(ALL)01/93]5.
Remove the retainer from the center of the wheel. It may be
necessary to lift one end of the tire to disengage the retainer.
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10-1/2 pica
art:0040173-B
Removing the spare tire retainer
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[RE06800(ALL)03/95]
Changing the Tire
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[RE06900(ALL)05/94]
You should only raise your vehicle with a jack properly placed
at the front or rear jacking points.
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[RE07000(ALL)12/93]1.
Make sure that your vehicle will not move or roll. Put the
gearshift lever in P (Park). Set the parking brake and block
the wheel Ð in both directions Ðthat is diagonally opposite
the tire that you are changing.
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[RE07100(ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the
transaxle alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving
or slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park).
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[RE07200(ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a
tire, be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both
directions) the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other
side and end of the vehicle) to the tire being changed.
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[RE07600(ALL)01/93]3.
Insert the tapered end of the jack handle behind the wheel
cover of the tire to be changed and gently pry it off. When
you want to replace the wheel cover, simply align the valve
stem to the slot in the cover and press it back on.
[RE07700(ALL)11/93]
13-1/2 pica
art:0050044-A
Wheel cover removal
% [RE07800(ALL)10/93]
If you have the optional cast-aluminum wheels, remove the
wheel cap to gain access to the lug nuts. To remove the cap,
insert the tapered end of the jack handle behind the notch in
the wheel and gently pry the cap off. To replace it, press it back
on.
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[RE07900(ALL)11/93]
13-1/2 pica
art:0050045-A
Wheel cover removal (optional cast aluminum wheels)
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[RE08000(ALL)02/95]4.
Fit the hex-shaped end of the lug wrench over the wheel lug
nuts and loosen them one-half turn (counterclockwise). Do
not remove the wheel lug nuts until you raise the tire off the
ground.
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[RE08100(ALL)02/95]
If your vehicle has the optional locking lug nuts, you must
use the lug nut removal tool provided with your vehicle's
tool kit.
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[RE08200(ALL)02/95]
7-1/2 pica art:0040182-A
Anti-theft lug nut
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