Owner's Manual
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The GVW is not a limit or a specification. 99 Payload Combined maximum allowable weight of the vehicle including any standard equipment, fluids and lubricants. It does not include passengers or aftermarket equipment. Driving LOADING YOUR VEHICLE Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with these terms. Base curb weight Weight of passengers, cargo and optional equipment. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) Base curb weight plus the payload weight.
The GVW is not a limit or a specification. 99 Payload Combined maximum allowable weight of the vehicle including any standard equipment, fluids and lubricants. It does not include passengers or aftermarket equipment. Driving LOADING YOUR VEHICLE Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with these terms. Base curb weight Weight of passengers, cargo and optional equipment. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) Base curb weight plus the payload weight.
Owner's Manual
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... GCW is specific to tow. 100 The GCW is specified by the manufacturer to indicate the combined maximum loaded weight that the vehicle is designed to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety Compliance Certification Label on the driver's door pillar. The... GAWR is specific to each axle system (front and rear). The GVWR is the maximum combined weight of the base vehicle, passengers, optional equipment and cargo. Driving GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) Maximum total weight of the towing vehicle (including passengers and cargo) and the loaded trailer.
... GCW is specific to tow. 100 The GCW is specified by the manufacturer to indicate the combined maximum loaded weight that the vehicle is designed to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety Compliance Certification Label on the driver's door pillar. The... GAWR is specific to each axle system (front and rear). The GVWR is the maximum combined weight of the base vehicle, passengers, optional equipment and cargo. Driving GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) Maximum total weight of the towing vehicle (including passengers and cargo) and the loaded trailer.
Owner's Manual
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... than the originals because they might lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR. (Replacement tires with a higher weight limit than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations.) In high altitudes, engines will lose power at a rate of 3% power per 300 m (1 ...000 ft) increase in GVW and GCW is recommended for trucks. Driving Payload = GVWR minus Base curb weight To obtain the correct weight for your vehicle, try taking your vehicle to a shipping company or an inspection station for maximum vehicle performance. 900 m (3000 ft) 600 m (2000...
... than the originals because they might lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR. (Replacement tires with a higher weight limit than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations.) In high altitudes, engines will lose power at a rate of 3% power per 300 m (1 ...000 ft) increase in GVW and GCW is recommended for trucks. Driving Payload = GVWR minus Base curb weight To obtain the correct weight for your vehicle, try taking your vehicle to a shipping company or an inspection station for maximum vehicle performance. 900 m (3000 ft) 600 m (2000...
Owner's Manual
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... in any area of your vehicle that the vehicle carries over the front and rear axles should never exceed the GVWR. Using tires with lower weight limits may lower the GVWR or GAWR of your vehicle; In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or... and cargo should never exceed the GAWR for the respective axle. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using tires with higher weight limits than the original tires will not increase the GVWR or GAWR of your vehicle 102 Driving It is extremly dangerous to ride in a cargo...
... in any area of your vehicle that the vehicle carries over the front and rear axles should never exceed the GVWR. Using tires with lower weight limits may lower the GVWR or GAWR of your vehicle; In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or... and cargo should never exceed the GAWR for the respective axle. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using tires with higher weight limits than the original tires will not increase the GVWR or GAWR of your vehicle 102 Driving It is extremly dangerous to ride in a cargo...
Owner's Manual
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...axle, brakes, tires, and suspension. It should also have 2.3 sq. feet) or less frontal area. meters (25 sq. No towing packages are available through Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealers. Driving TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is capable of towing a trailer of up to tow. Do not drive faster than 72 km... 454 kg (1 000 lb) trailer. Your vehicle does not come from the factory fully equipped to a maximum of 454 kg (1 000 lbs) gross trailer weight with a maximum tongue load of 45 kg (100 lbs). Trailer towing puts additional loads on your safety and to maximize vehicle performance, be sure to...
...axle, brakes, tires, and suspension. It should also have 2.3 sq. feet) or less frontal area. meters (25 sq. No towing packages are available through Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealers. Driving TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is capable of towing a trailer of up to tow. Do not drive faster than 72 km... 454 kg (1 000 lb) trailer. Your vehicle does not come from the factory fully equipped to a maximum of 454 kg (1 000 lbs) gross trailer weight with a maximum tongue load of 45 kg (100 lbs). Trailer towing puts additional loads on your safety and to maximize vehicle performance, be sure to...
Owner's Manual
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... a trailer and make sure that it is properly attached to figure in this chapter. Remember to your loaded vehicle when figuring the total weight. For load specification terms found on : • Traveling farther than 80 km (50 miles). • Towing in engine damage, transaxle... damage, structural damage, loss of control, and personal injury. Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of your vehicle. Preparing to Loading your vehicle in the tongue load of the vehicle and could result in hilly terrain...
... a trailer and make sure that it is properly attached to figure in this chapter. Remember to your loaded vehicle when figuring the total weight. For load specification terms found on : • Traveling farther than 80 km (50 miles). • Towing in engine damage, transaxle... damage, structural damage, loss of control, and personal injury. Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of your vehicle. Preparing to Loading your vehicle in the tongue load of the vehicle and could result in hilly terrain...
Owner's Manual
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Driving Using a hitch Do not use hitches that only 10 to the axle. Tie down the load so that it does not shift and change weight on the tongue. Follow the instructions of the trailer is on the hitch. If the trailer lamps are not working properly, the warning lights ... cluster may not work properly. 106 Distribute the load so that : • Clamp onto the vehicle bumper. • Attach to 15% of the total weight of a reputable rental agency. Using trailer lamps See your local trailer retailer or rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for hooking up trailer lamps...
Driving Using a hitch Do not use hitches that only 10 to the axle. Tie down the load so that it does not shift and change weight on the tongue. Follow the instructions of the trailer is on the hitch. If the trailer lamps are not working properly, the warning lights ... cluster may not work properly. 106 Distribute the load so that : • Clamp onto the vehicle bumper. • Attach to 15% of the total weight of a reputable rental agency. Using trailer lamps See your local trailer retailer or rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for hooking up trailer lamps...
Owner's Manual
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Driving Driving while towing a trailer Do not drive faster than 72 km/h (45 mph) with any weight trailer while towing in hilly terrain or on long, steep grades. If driving with a manual transaxle: • Select a gear that avoids jerking or excessive engine ...
Driving Driving while towing a trailer Do not drive faster than 72 km/h (45 mph) with any weight trailer while towing in hilly terrain or on long, steep grades. If driving with a manual transaxle: • Select a gear that avoids jerking or excessive engine ...
Owner's Manual
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...; Do not exceed the maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) and only drive the shortest possible distance. • Do not exceed the permissible gross weight of the vehicle. • Do not install more than a regular tire and is designed for emergency use only. Roadside emergencies The temporary spare tire The...
...; Do not exceed the maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) and only drive the shortest possible distance. • Do not exceed the permissible gross weight of the vehicle. • Do not install more than a regular tire and is designed for emergency use only. Roadside emergencies The temporary spare tire The...
Owner's Manual
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Capacities and specifications D A C E B Dimensions A = Maximum length B = Overall width (without mirrors) C = Overall height (curb weight) D = Wheelbase E = Track Front Rear * Dependent on tire size mm (inches) 4556 (179.4) 1751 (68.9) 1380 - 1427 (54.3 - 56.2) 2704 (106.5) 1499 - 1518* (59.0 - 59.8) 1483 - 1502* (58.4 - 59.1) 190
Capacities and specifications D A C E B Dimensions A = Maximum length B = Overall width (without mirrors) C = Overall height (curb weight) D = Wheelbase E = Track Front Rear * Dependent on tire size mm (inches) 4556 (179.4) 1751 (68.9) 1380 - 1427 (54.3 - 56.2) 2704 (106.5) 1499 - 1518* (59.0 - 59.8) 1483 - 1502* (58.4 - 59.1) 190
Owner's Manual
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... mileage (see Fuel economy) Gauges engine coolant temperature ...15 fuel ...16 odometer ...15 speedometer ...15 trip odometer ...15 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...100 Gearshift ...90, 96 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .100 H Hazard flashers ...29, 110 Head restraints ...47 Headlamps aiming ...176 bulb specifications ...175 daytime running light ...18 flashing ...30...
... mileage (see Fuel economy) Gauges engine coolant temperature ...15 fuel ...16 odometer ...15 speedometer ...15 trip odometer ...15 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...100 Gearshift ...90, 96 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .100 H Hazard flashers ...29, 110 Head restraints ...47 Headlamps aiming ...176 bulb specifications ...175 daytime running light ...18 flashing ...30...
Owner's Manual
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... ...80 Viscosity (see Engne oil) W Warning chimes headlamps on ...13 key in ignition ...13 safety belt ...13 Warning lights (see Lights) Washer fluid reservoir ...133 Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR) . .90 Wheels cleaning ...181 inspection and maintenance . .155 Windows one-touch down ...37 power windows, operating ...37 rear, defrosting ...19 Windshield washer...
... ...80 Viscosity (see Engne oil) W Warning chimes headlamps on ...13 key in ignition ...13 safety belt ...13 Warning lights (see Lights) Washer fluid reservoir ...133 Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR) . .90 Wheels cleaning ...181 inspection and maintenance . .155 Windows one-touch down ...37 power windows, operating ...37 rear, defrosting ...19 Windshield washer...
Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing
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... affected by a qualified service technician. • Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for specific weight information. • The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates the use or are equipped with radio transmitters. such as indicated on the Safety compliance certification label... of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as two-way radios, telephones and theft alarms - Consult your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of mobile communications systems -
... affected by a qualified service technician. • Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for specific weight information. • The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates the use or are equipped with radio transmitters. such as indicated on the Safety compliance certification label... of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as two-way radios, telephones and theft alarms - Consult your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of mobile communications systems -
SVT Supplement 1st Printing
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SVT Contour Specifications WHEELS AND TIRES Wheels Tires Cast aluminum, painted surface, five-spoke, 16 x 6.5 in Goodyear Eagle F1-GS , P205/55ZR-16, unidirectional tread pattern DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES (UNIQUE TO SVT) Wheelbase Length Height Width Track, f/r Head room f/r Leg room, f/r Curb weight Fuel tank Weight distribution, f/r PERFORMANCE (MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS) 0-48 km/h (0-30 mph...
SVT Contour Specifications WHEELS AND TIRES Wheels Tires Cast aluminum, painted surface, five-spoke, 16 x 6.5 in Goodyear Eagle F1-GS , P205/55ZR-16, unidirectional tread pattern DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES (UNIQUE TO SVT) Wheelbase Length Height Width Track, f/r Head room f/r Leg room, f/r Curb weight Fuel tank Weight distribution, f/r PERFORMANCE (MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS) 0-48 km/h (0-30 mph...