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•DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fill
position.
Fuel filler cap
Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1/4 turn on/off
feature.
When fueling your vehicle:
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise until it spins off.
3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe.
4. To install the cap, align the tabs on the cap with the notches on the
filler pipe.
5. Turn the filler cap clockwise 1/4 of a turn until it clicks at least once.
If the check fuel cap light
or a “check fuel cap” message comes on,
the fuel filler cap may not be properly installed. The light or message can
come on after several driving events after you’ve refueled your vehicle.
At the next opportunity, safely pull off of the road, remove the fuel filler
cap, align the cap properly and reinstall it. The check fuel cap
light
or “check fuel cap” message may not reset immediately; it may
take several driving cycles for the check fuel cap light
or “check fuel
cap” message to turn off. A driving cycle consists of an engine start-up
(after four or more hours with the engine off) followed by city and
highway driving.
Continuing to drive with the check fuel cap light
or “check fuel cap”
message on may cause the
light to turn on as well.
If you must replace the fuel filler cap, replace it with a fuel filler
cap that is designed for your vehicle. The customer warranty may
be void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if the
correct genuine Ford, Motorcraft or other certified fuel filler cap
is not used.
WARNING:The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel
filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait
until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap. Otherwise,
fuel may spray out and injure you or others.
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•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 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.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
•Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
•Close windows for high speed driving.
EPA fuel economy estimates
Every new vehicle should have a window sticker containing EPA fuel
economy estimates. Contact your authorized dealer if the window sticker
is not supplied with your vehicle. The EPA fuel economy estimates
should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons with other
vehicles. Your fuel economy may vary depending upon the method of
operation and conditions.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a
catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with
applicable exhaust emission standards. To make sure that the catalytic
converter and other emission control components continue to work
properly:
•Use only the specified fuel listed.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................75
AdvanceTrac ..............................206
Air cleaner filter .......300–301, 303
Air conditioning ....................48, 50
Airbag supplemental
restraint system ........141, 150, 153
and child safety seats ............143
description ..............141, 150, 153
disposal ....................................156
driver airbag ............143, 151, 154
indicator light .........150, 152, 155
operation .................143, 151, 154
passenger airbag .....143, 151, 154
side airbag ...............................150
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................220
Ambient mood/lighting ...............59
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................277
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................204–205
Anti-theft system ..............112, 115
arming the system ..................116
disarming a triggered
system .....................................116
triggering .................................117
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................18, 22, 29
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................296
fluid, checking ........................296
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................214–215
fluid, adding ....................297, 300
fluid, checking ................297, 300fluid, refill capacities ..............304
fluid, specification ..................304
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....37
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........304
B
Battery .......................................275
acid, treating emergencies .....275
jumping a disabled battery ....242
maintenance-free ....................275
replacement, specifications ...303
servicing ..................................275
Belt-Minder
.............................136
Booster seats .............................169
Brakes ........................................204
anti-lock ...........................204–205
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............205
fluid, checking and adding ....295
fluid, refill capacities ..............304
fluid, specifications .................304
lubricant specifications ..........304
parking ....................................205
shift interlock ..........................212
Break-in period .............................6
Bulbs ............................................59
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....304
Cassette tape player ...................22
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................236
Child safety seats ......................160
attaching with tether straps ..166
in front seat ............................161
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service points ..................267–268
starting after a collision .........228
Engine block heater .................202
Engine oil ..................................270
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................270
checking and adding ..............270
dipstick ....................................270
filter, specifications ........274, 303
recommendations ...................274
refill capacities ........................304
specifications ..........................304
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................202
F
Fail safe cooling ........................282
Fluid capacities .........................304
Fog lamps ....................................55
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................221
Fuel ............................................283
calculating fuel
economy ............................89, 288
cap ...........................................286
capacity ...................................304
choosing the right fuel ...........287
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................291
detergent in fuel .....................288
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................283, 286, 289
filter, specifications ........283, 303
fuel pump shut-off switch .....228
improving fuel economy ........288
octane rating ...................287, 307
quality ......................................287
running out of fuel .................288safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................283
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......228
Fuses ..................................229–230
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............286
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................288
Gauges .........................................16
H
Hazard flashers .........................228
Headlamps ...................................54
aiming ........................................57
autolamp system .......................54
bulb specifications ....................60
daytime running lights .............55
flash to pass ..............................56
high beam .................................56
replacing bulbs .........................61
turning on and off ....................54
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system ...........................46, 48, 50
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................84
Hood ..........................................266
How to get going ........................18
I
Ignition ...............................199, 307
Illuminated visor mirror .............71
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................160
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Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................293
Instrument panel ........................73
cleaning ...................................261
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................56
J
Jack ............................................236
positioning ...............................236
storage .....................................236
Jump-starting your vehicle ......242
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................100
keypad .....................................111
locking and unlocking doors ..112
programming entry code .......111
Keys .....................................97, 114
positions of the ignition .........199
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................54
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................60
daytime running light ...............55
fog lamps ...................................55
headlamps .................................54
headlamps, flash to pass ..........56
instrument panel, dimming .....56
interior lamps ...........................58
replacing bulbs .........................61
LATCH anchors .........................164Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........205
Load limits .................................192
Locks
autolock ...................................100
childproof ................................103
doors ..........................................99
Lubricant specifications ...........304
Lug nuts ....................................241
Lumbar support, seats .............121
M
Manual transmission .................217
fluid capacities ........................304
lubricant specifications ..........304
reverse .....................................218
Message center .....................87–88
english/metric button ...............93
system check button ................92
warning messages .....................94
Mirrors ...................................75–76
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................76
heated ........................................77
side view mirrors (power) .......76
Moon roof ....................................82
Motorcraft parts ........264, 283, 303
N
Navigation system .......................45
O
Octane rating ............................287
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................270
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