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OdometerThe odometer tells you the total number of miles or
kilometers your vehicle has been driven. If the
cluster is replaced, and the accumulated mileage on
the odometer is unknown, the replacement cluster
will have the circled ªSº illuminated with zero
miles on the odometer. If the actual vehicle mileage
can be verified, then an authorized service center
can program the actual mileage into the odometer
of the replacement cluster. The actual mileage (if
known) or an estimated mileage (if unknown) is
shown on a label affixed on the door pillar.
Press the E/M (English/Metric) button located just
below the message center display to show miles or
kilometers.
If the odometer displays the word ªERRORº contact
your dealer for service.
The Electronic Message CenterAlong with information the warning lights and
gauges provide, the electronic message center lets
you:q
see problems such as Door Ajar, Air Suspension,
Trunk Ajar, Washer Fluid
q
see how many miles/kilometers you can drive
with the fuel remaining in your tank
q
see how many gallons/liters of fuel are
remaining
q
monitor your average fuel economy
q
monitor your instantaneous fuel economy
q
monitor your average speed
q
check the distance you have travelled during a
trip on either Trip A or Trip B
q
check the distance remaining from a set value
during a trip
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AVG SPEED Ð Average Speed FunctionTo use the Average Speed function, select AVG
SPEED and press the RESET button. Your average
speed from that point until you RESET again will be
displayed.TRIP A and TRIP B Ð Elapsed Distance
TraveledThese two functions of the message center allow
you to see how far you have traveled since you last
reset. Trip A and Trip B are completely independent
and must be reset individually.
To reset either trip feature to zero, press the RESET
switch while a trip distance feature (Trip A or Trip
B) is displayed.TRIP REMAIN Ð Trip Remaining
OdometerThis function allows you to set a destination
distance up to 999 miles or kilometers. This feature
will indicate when the preset distance has been
reached by sounding a tone for one (1) second and
flashing ª0.0º TRIP REMAIN for ten (10) seconds
before returning to the original display.
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odometer.............. 21
speedometer............. 20
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating............. 178
definition.............. 177
driving with a heavy load....... 177
location............... 177
Gearshift
automatic operation......... 173
column-mounted........... 173
locking the gearshift......... 73
positions.............. 173
shifting the gears.......... 173
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating............. 178
definition.............. 177
driving with a heavy load....... 177
location............... 177
H
Hazard flashers............. 78
Headlamps
aiming............... 248
autolamp system........... 70
cleaning............... 254
daytime running lights........ 68
flashing............... 76
high beam............. 76
replacing bulbs............ 248
turning on and off.......... 69
warning chime............ 32
Head restraints............. 119
Heated mirrors............. 101
Heating
electronic automatic temperature control
system.............. 55
High beams
indicator light............ 13
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M
Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance Schedule
and Record booklet)........... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 211
Master cylinder, brakes......... 221
Memory seat (programmable
memory seat)............ 99
Message center
door ajar.............. 31
low washer fluid........... 31
trunk ajar.............. 32
Mileage, calculating fuel economy..... 244
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview mirror . . . 89
heated............... 101
rearview.............. 89
side view mirrors.......... 100
Moon roof............... 87
Motorcraft parts............ 257
N
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 263
New vehicle break-in........... 5
O
Octane rating............. 241
Odometer
description............. 21
Oil filter.............220, 257
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 218
Oil viscosity.............. 218
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 248
Overseas offices............ 272
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system . 112
Parking brake
operation.............. 168
warning light............ 12
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 257
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