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with the recommended octane rating, see your dealer or a qualified
service technician to prevent any engine damage.
Fuel quality
If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability
problems, try a different brand of unleaded gasoline. “Premium”
unleaded gasoline is not recommended for vehicles designed to use
“Regular” unleaded gasoline because it may cause these problems to
become more pronounced. If the problems persist, see your dealer or a
qualified service technician.
It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel
tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane
rating. Aftermarket products could cause damage to the fuel system.
Repairs to correct the effects of using an aftermarket product in your
fuel may not be covered by your warranty.
Many of the world’s automakers approved the World-wide Fuel Charter
that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved
performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle.
Gasolines that meet the World-wide Fuel Charter should be used when
available. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the
World-wide Fuel Charter.
Cleaner air
Ford endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines to
improve air quality.
Running out of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse
affect on powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
•You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF to ON several times after
refueling, to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to
the engine.
•The
indicator may come on. For more information on the
Service engine soonindicator, refer to theInstrument Cluster
chapter.
Fuel Filter
For fuel filter replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service
technician. Refer toscheduled maintenance informationfor the
appropriate intervals for changing the fuel filter.
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Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostics system. If your
indicator is on, refer to
the description in theWarning lights and chimessection of the
Instrument Clusterchapter. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test with
the
indicator on.
If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a “not ready for I/M test”
condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a
minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as
described below:
•First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
•Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with
at least four idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.
POWER STEERING FLUID
Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the service interval
schedules. If adding fluid is necessary, use only MERCONAT F.
1. Start the engine and let it run
until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant
temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area
between H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the
steering wheel left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the reservoir. It should be between the MIN
and MAX lines. Do not add fluid if the level is in this range.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Be
sure to put the cap back on the reservoir.
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specifications ..................245, 247
Exhaust fumes ..........................165
F
Fluid capacities .........................242
Foglamps .....................................33
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................175
Fuel ............................................228
calculating fuel
economy ............................58, 233
cap ...........................................230
capacity ...................................242
choosing the right fuel ...........231
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................236
detergent in fuel .....................232
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................228, 230, 233
filter, specifications ........232, 241
fuel pump shut-off switch .....183
improving fuel economy ........233
octane rating ...................231, 247
quality ......................................232
running out of fuel .................232
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................228
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......183
Fuses ..........................................184
G
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless
control system) ...........................53
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............230
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................233
Gauges .........................................14H
Hazard flashers .........................183
Head restraints .....................87, 92
Headlamps ...................................32
aiming ..................................34–35
autolamp system .......................32
bulb specifications ....................36
daytime running lights .............33
flash to pass ..............................34
high beam .................................34
replacing bulbs .........................37
turning on and off ....................32
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system ...........................24, 26, 28
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................53
Hood ..........................................214
I
Ignition ...............................162, 247
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................122
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................238
Instrument panel ........................43
cleaning ...................................210
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................34
J
Jack ............................................135
positioning ...............................135
storage .....................................135
Jump-starting your vehicle ......191
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