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... vehicle has been driven at least 3 200 km (2 000 miles). The GVW is listed on the Safety Compliance Label on the driver's door pillar. • GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating): Carrying capacity for each axle system. Do not tow a trailer until your loaded trailer should be no...because they may lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations. No towing packages are available through Ford or Mercury/Lincoln dealers. Towing a trailer places an additional load on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. Inspect these components carefully after towing. Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR ...
... vehicle has been driven at least 3 200 km (2 000 miles). The GVW is listed on the Safety Compliance Label on the driver's door pillar. • GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating): Carrying capacity for each axle system. Do not tow a trailer until your loaded trailer should be no...because they may lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations. No towing packages are available through Ford or Mercury/Lincoln dealers. Towing a trailer places an additional load on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. Inspect these components carefully after towing. Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer's specifications. See your trailer so that 10 - 15% of the total weight of the tow vehicle is rated for towing a trailer, and make sure it is on most towed vehicles. When towing a trailer: 91 See your vehicle's brake system. If...gives to your vehicle. Hitches Do not use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that clamp onto the vehicle bumper. To connect the trailer's safety chains, cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for hooking up trailer lamps. Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system ...
... installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer's specifications. See your trailer so that 10 - 15% of the total weight of the tow vehicle is rated for towing a trailer, and make sure it is on most towed vehicles. When towing a trailer: 91 See your vehicle's brake system. If...gives to your vehicle. Hitches Do not use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that clamp onto the vehicle bumper. To connect the trailer's safety chains, cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for hooking up trailer lamps. Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system ...
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...with the spare tire. Anti-theft lug nuts (if equipped) If your nearest Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer who has access to the master set of vehicle If the mini-spare tire is equipped... with this feature, one of the lug nuts on the Safety Compliance Label • tow a trailer • use tire chains • drive through an automatic car...the key over the locking lug nut. Roadside emergencies • load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on each wheel must be removed and replaced with a special key. Insert the key over ...
...with the spare tire. Anti-theft lug nuts (if equipped) If your nearest Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer who has access to the master set of vehicle If the mini-spare tire is equipped... with this feature, one of the lug nuts on the Safety Compliance Label • tow a trailer • use tire chains • drive through an automatic car...the key over the locking lug nut. Roadside emergencies • load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on each wheel must be removed and replaced with a special key. Insert the key over ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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...and one-half (1 1/2) times as measured under test surfaces of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Traction A B C The traction grades, from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and ...asphalt and concrete. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on the wear rate of their use, however, and may have poor traction performance. Grades B and A represent higher levels of Transportation-Tire quality grades:...
...and one-half (1 1/2) times as measured under test surfaces of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Traction A B C The traction grades, from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and ...asphalt and concrete. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on the wear rate of their use, however, and may have poor traction performance. Grades B and A represent higher levels of Transportation-Tire quality grades:...
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...112 traction control ...84 Brake-shift interlock ...87 Break-in period ...2 Bulbs, replacing ...133 specifications ...136 Changing a tire ...100 Child safety seats ...72 Childproof locks ...48 Chime headlamps on ...11 Cleaning your vehicle ...137 engine compartment ...138,139 exterior ...140 headlamps ...139 ...Exhaust fumes ...81 Floor mats ...49 Fuel calculating fuel economy ...130 improving fuel economy ...93 octane rating ...129 quality ...130 running out of fuel ...130 safety information relating to automotive fuels ...127 Fuel pump shut-off switch ...94 Fuse panels instrument panel ...96...
...112 traction control ...84 Brake-shift interlock ...87 Break-in period ...2 Bulbs, replacing ...133 specifications ...136 Changing a tire ...100 Child safety seats ...72 Childproof locks ...48 Chime headlamps on ...11 Cleaning your vehicle ...137 engine compartment ...138,139 exterior ...140 headlamps ...139 ...Exhaust fumes ...81 Floor mats ...49 Fuel calculating fuel economy ...130 improving fuel economy ...93 octane rating ...129 quality ...130 running out of fuel ...130 safety information relating to automotive fuels ...127 Fuel pump shut-off switch ...94 Fuse panels instrument panel ...96...