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...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 not properly installed. Any such equipment installed in mind... when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of mobile communications systems - that are equipped with FCC or CRTC regulations and should comply with...
...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 not properly installed. Any such equipment installed in mind... when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of mobile communications systems - that are equipped with FCC or CRTC regulations and should comply with...
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... to deploy in frontal and front-angled collisions more severe than vehicle speed, some frontal collisions at about 28 mph (45 km/h). See your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. If a collision occurs, the sensors sense the severity of a second. RWARNING Several air bag system components get hot after...seconds. When the sensors activate the system, the air bags inflate rapidly, filling with non-toxic nitrogen gas in a matter of similar size and weight) head-on at speeds above 28 mph (45 km/h) will not inflate the air bag. Do not touch them after inflation. The whole process...
... to deploy in frontal and front-angled collisions more severe than vehicle speed, some frontal collisions at about 28 mph (45 km/h). See your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. If a collision occurs, the sensors sense the severity of a second. RWARNING Several air bag system components get hot after...seconds. When the sensors activate the system, the air bags inflate rapidly, filling with non-toxic nitrogen gas in a matter of similar size and weight) head-on at speeds above 28 mph (45 km/h) will not inflate the air bag. Do not touch them after inflation. The whole process...
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they could burn a small child. Follow the specific manufacturer's instructions for weight and height restrictions. 175 When possible, put children in the rear seat of the headrest in the full up in sunny weather; Built-In Child ...
they could burn a small child. Follow the specific manufacturer's instructions for weight and height restrictions. 175 When possible, put children in the rear seat of the headrest in the full up in sunny weather; Built-In Child ...
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Then fold the flap down onto the adult seat cushion. If connected, squeeze the top and the bottom of the right half of the chest clip and pull to Figure 2. Refer to separate both halves. 179 Figure 2: Child seat information and warnings 3. Check the child's size, weight and age to be sure the child is not too small or too large for the child seat. Read the information and warnings on the child seat cushion protector flap and shoulder safety belt. Seating and Safety Restraints 2.
Then fold the flap down onto the adult seat cushion. If connected, squeeze the top and the bottom of the right half of the chest clip and pull to Figure 2. Refer to separate both halves. 179 Figure 2: Child seat information and warnings 3. Check the child's size, weight and age to be sure the child is not too small or too large for the child seat. Read the information and warnings on the child seat cushion protector flap and shoulder safety belt. Seating and Safety Restraints 2.
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... to the passenger air bag. Always follow the safety seat manufacturer's instructions when installing and using the safety seat. Ford recommends the use the correct safety belt buckle for the size and weight of the child. The force of the rapidly inflating air bag could push the top of providing a tether anchorage...
... to the passenger air bag. Always follow the safety seat manufacturer's instructions when installing and using the safety seat. Ford recommends the use the correct safety belt buckle for the size and weight of the child. The force of the rapidly inflating air bag could push the top of providing a tether anchorage...
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...Safety Compliance Certification Label. Each additional item of the front and rear axles exceed the GVWR when added together. 220 Maximum safe vehicle weights as well as tire sizes, rim sizes and inflation pressures are specified for your vehicle unattended while it toward you leave your vehicle.... NOTE: The vehicle must not be exceeded. If a vehicle is designated by weight, not volume, so you cannot necessarily use all the available space. RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the ...
...Safety Compliance Certification Label. Each additional item of the front and rear axles exceed the GVWR when added together. 220 Maximum safe vehicle weights as well as tire sizes, rim sizes and inflation pressures are specified for your vehicle unattended while it toward you leave your vehicle.... NOTE: The vehicle must not be exceeded. If a vehicle is designated by weight, not volume, so you cannot necessarily use all the available space. RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the ...
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... belt properly. Payload Maximum payload is the combined, maximum allowable weight of cargo, occupants and optional equipment that the vehicle is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating minus the base curb weight. 221 Be sure everyone in your vehicle that is not equipped... vehicle's ability to carry a load: s Base Curb Weight s Payload s GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) s GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) s GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) s GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) Base Curb Weight The base curb weight is the weight of the vehicle including fuel, coolants, lubricants, emergency tools ...
... belt properly. Payload Maximum payload is the combined, maximum allowable weight of cargo, occupants and optional equipment that the vehicle is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating minus the base curb weight. 221 Be sure everyone in your vehicle that is not equipped... vehicle's ability to carry a load: s Base Curb Weight s Payload s GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) s GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) s GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) s GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) Base Curb Weight The base curb weight is the weight of the vehicle including fuel, coolants, lubricants, emergency tools ...
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... is impaired. Overloading a vehicle punishes components and can lead to carrying a load than just payload or GVWR. Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is the total weight of the passengers, cargo and all seen a car or a truck that is loaded down in the rear and riding high... on more to shortened service life or outright failure. Your Safety Compliance Certification Label not only gives the GVWR, it also gives the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) which is why it , that's the GVW at a specific tire pressure. 222 Tires are under severe strain and that GVW...
... is impaired. Overloading a vehicle punishes components and can lead to carrying a load than just payload or GVWR. Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is the total weight of the passengers, cargo and all seen a car or a truck that is loaded down in the rear and riding high... on more to shortened service life or outright failure. Your Safety Compliance Certification Label not only gives the GVWR, it also gives the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) which is why it , that's the GVW at a specific tire pressure. 222 Tires are under severe strain and that GVW...
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...make sure that the GVWR and front and rear GAWR's are not exceeded. 223 Weigh the vehicle again once it is the maximum allowable weight of your calculations. 2. Fill the fuel tank. 3. If you do not include these ratings into your vehicle must not exceed the ...full fuel tank(s), vehicle equipment, and occupants, as well as the cargo load. Subtract vehicle actual weight from your vehicle can carry: 1. With the tires inflated to find out how much weight your vehicle without cargo. 4. Driving When passenger car tires are installed on the Safety Compliance Certification ...
...make sure that the GVWR and front and rear GAWR's are not exceeded. 223 Weigh the vehicle again once it is the maximum allowable weight of your calculations. 2. Fill the fuel tank. 3. If you do not include these ratings into your vehicle must not exceed the ...full fuel tank(s), vehicle equipment, and occupants, as well as the cargo load. Subtract vehicle actual weight from your vehicle can carry: 1. With the tires inflated to find out how much weight your vehicle without cargo. 4. Driving When passenger car tires are installed on the Safety Compliance Certification ...
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Trailers Towing a trailer safely means having the proper weight on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. 224 Trailer towing table If you suspect that your payload is excessive, have your vehicle weighed at the front ... Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the tongue (usually 10-15% of the trailer weight). Weigh the total vehicle and trailer (if applicable), then separately weigh the vehicle at a highway weight station or another appropriate commercial facility. If your vehicle exceeds the GVWR, remove cargo from your vehicle...
Trailers Towing a trailer safely means having the proper weight on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. 224 Trailer towing table If you suspect that your payload is excessive, have your vehicle weighed at the front ... Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the tongue (usually 10-15% of the trailer weight). Weigh the total vehicle and trailer (if applicable), then separately weigh the vehicle at a highway weight station or another appropriate commercial facility. If your vehicle exceeds the GVWR, remove cargo from your vehicle...
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... the right equipment for turning corners. Driving RWARNING Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in the proper manner, see your vehicle, use a good weight-carrying hitch and hitch ball which uniformly distributes the trailer tongue load through the underbody structure...
... the right equipment for turning corners. Driving RWARNING Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in the proper manner, see your vehicle, use a good weight-carrying hitch and hitch ball which uniformly distributes the trailer tongue load through the underbody structure...
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... slightly beyond the normal turning point so the trailer wheels will need to swing. Trailer brakes should be approximately 10-15% of the loaded trailer weight. Place your hand at the rear of your vehicle will clear curbs or other obstructions. Trailer Towing Tips Before starting out on a trip, practice turning...
... slightly beyond the normal turning point so the trailer wheels will need to swing. Trailer brakes should be approximately 10-15% of the loaded trailer weight. Place your hand at the rear of your vehicle will clear curbs or other obstructions. Trailer Towing Tips Before starting out on a trip, practice turning...
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Driving Four Season Roof Rack (If equipped) Always load your vehicle does not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or its Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR front and rear). Place the bars, adjust the rear bar, and secure to the bars. Be careful that your luggage as far back ...
Driving Four Season Roof Rack (If equipped) Always load your vehicle does not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or its Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR front and rear). Place the bars, adjust the rear bar, and secure to the bars. Be careful that your luggage as far back ...
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...exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the front axle and rear axle should never be more than a few minutes. Also, the weight that your vehicle can safely carry or tow. Driving With a Heavy Load The Safety Compliance Certification Label, located on the driver's door... pillar, provides important information regarding the weight limits your vehicle carries on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. Driving Do not rock the vehicle for the respective axle. This may lower...
...exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the front axle and rear axle should never be more than a few minutes. Also, the weight that your vehicle can safely carry or tow. Driving With a Heavy Load The Safety Compliance Certification Label, located on the driver's door... pillar, provides important information regarding the weight limits your vehicle carries on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. Driving Do not rock the vehicle for the respective axle. This may lower...
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... than the others, check the pressure in all your vehicle. See Checking the pressure of your tires inflated to the recommended pressures. s Make sure the weight of the tires later in the Index. If you could lose control of your tires may fail or go flat. Any time you lose control...
... than the others, check the pressure in all your vehicle. See Checking the pressure of your tires inflated to the recommended pressures. s Make sure the weight of the tires later in the Index. If you could lose control of your tires may fail or go flat. Any time you lose control...
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...addition, to insure continued compliance with those rules and should comply with the FCC's requirements, RF devices must not be installed only by Ford Motor Company. 342 Safety Equipment Vehicle Security Systems Travel Equipment Soft Luggage Carrier Aero Hood Deflector Factory Luggage Rack & Adaptors Trailer Hitch (...Class II) Console NOTE: When adding accessories, equipment, passengers, and luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15. Consult your dealer for specific...
...addition, to insure continued compliance with those rules and should comply with the FCC's requirements, RF devices must not be installed only by Ford Motor Company. 342 Safety Equipment Vehicle Security Systems Travel Equipment Soft Luggage Carrier Aero Hood Deflector Factory Luggage Rack & Adaptors Trailer Hitch (...Class II) Console NOTE: When adding accessories, equipment, passengers, and luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15. Consult your dealer for specific...
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Gauges engine coolant temperature gauge fuel gauge ...odometer...speedometer ...tachometer ...trip odometer...GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) calculating ...definition...driving with a heavy load ...location ...Gearshift automatic operation ...column-mounted ...locking the gearshift...positions ...shifting the gears ...shift-lock ... ...223 . 222, 233 ......
Gauges engine coolant temperature gauge fuel gauge ...odometer...speedometer ...tachometer ...trip odometer...GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) calculating ...definition...driving with a heavy load ...location ...Gearshift automatic operation ...column-mounted ...locking the gearshift...positions ...shifting the gears ...shift-lock ... ...223 . 222, 233 ......
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cleaning ...daytime running lights. conditioning system ...71 ...82 ...18 ...94 ...225 369 flashing ...high beam ...replacing bulbs ...turning on and off . . warning chime ...Head restraints ...Heating manual heating and air rear seat controls ...High beams indicator light...operation ...Hitch ... ... Index GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) calculating ...definition ...driving with a heavy load ...location ...223 222 233 222 100 311 104 318 311 320 88 95 94 311 86 88 141 H Hazard flashers ...Headlamps aiming ...autolamp system ...bulb specification ...checking alignment . .
cleaning ...daytime running lights. conditioning system ...71 ...82 ...18 ...94 ...225 369 flashing ...high beam ...replacing bulbs ...turning on and off . . warning chime ...Head restraints ...Heating manual heating and air rear seat controls ...High beams indicator light...operation ...Hitch ... ... Index GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) calculating ...definition ...driving with a heavy load ...location ...223 222 233 222 100 311 104 318 311 320 88 95 94 311 86 88 141 H Hazard flashers ...Headlamps aiming ...autolamp system ...bulb specification ...checking alignment . .
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... ...Wrecker towing ...233 325 268 254 322 253 294 113 113 113 95 95 281 293 281 19 95 281 95 95 268 . . ... 379 Index Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR) ...Wheel bearings lubricant specifications Wheel dollies (see Towing) ...Wheels anti-theft lugnuts ...cleaning ...covers ...inspection and maintenance ...Windows ...manual windows, operating ...power...
... ...Wrecker towing ...233 325 268 254 322 253 294 113 113 113 95 95 281 293 281 19 95 281 95 95 268 . . ... 379 Index Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR) ...Wheel bearings lubricant specifications Wheel dollies (see Towing) ...Wheels anti-theft lugnuts ...cleaning ...covers ...inspection and maintenance ...Windows ...manual windows, operating ...power...