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... extreme left for more effort. To prevent damage to the power steering pump: • Never hold the steering wheel to wear out quickly and reduce fuel economy. If the steering wanders or pulls, the condition could be caused by any wheel(s) • high crown in steering linkage 104
... extreme left for more effort. To prevent damage to the power steering pump: • Never hold the steering wheel to wear out quickly and reduce fuel economy. If the steering wanders or pulls, the condition could be caused by any wheel(s) • high crown in steering linkage 104
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... the thumb button on the side of P (Park). Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle Your automatic overdrive transaxle provides fully automatic operation in the best fuel economy for normal driving conditions. Driving with a console mounted gearshift, you move unexpectedly and injure someone. 106 For manual control start in gear, start the engine...
... the thumb button on the side of P (Park). Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle Your automatic overdrive transaxle provides fully automatic operation in the best fuel economy for normal driving conditions. Driving with a console mounted gearshift, you move unexpectedly and injure someone. 106 For manual control start in gear, start the engine...
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... at a constant speed for climbing hills, shift into D (Drive). 108 P R N D D 1 (Overdrive) The (Overdrive) P R N D D 1 position is free to a fourth gear - This fourth gear will increase your fuel economy when you are driving hilly roads or if your vehicle cruises at cruising speeds. It works the same way as D (Drive) but shifts to roll.
... at a constant speed for climbing hills, shift into D (Drive). 108 P R N D D 1 (Overdrive) The (Overdrive) P R N D D 1 position is free to a fourth gear - This fourth gear will increase your fuel economy when you are driving hilly roads or if your vehicle cruises at cruising speeds. It works the same way as D (Drive) but shifts to roll.
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... day or in hilly country. Driving Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly to your vehicle will eliminate excessive downshifting and upshifting for optimum fuel economy and transaxle cooling. • Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
... day or in hilly country. Driving Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly to your vehicle will eliminate excessive downshifting and upshifting for optimum fuel economy and transaxle cooling. • Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
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... (2 000 miles-3 000 miles). 162 You must gather information as accurately and consistently as a measure of fuel economy. Fuel Filter Your vehicle is equipped with an authorized Motorcraft part. If you replace the fuel filter, replace it with a fuel filter that is mounted on the "Service Engine Soon" light, refer to the Instrumentation chapter. The...
... (2 000 miles-3 000 miles). 162 You must gather information as accurately and consistently as a measure of fuel economy. Fuel Filter Your vehicle is equipped with an authorized Motorcraft part. If you replace the fuel filter, replace it with a fuel filter that is mounted on the "Service Engine Soon" light, refer to the Instrumentation chapter. The...
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...amount of the advertised capacity of the fuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the fuel tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you fill up. • Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time. Calculating fuel economy 1. The advertised capacity is the difference... in the amount of the fuel tank as listed in the ...
...amount of the advertised capacity of the fuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the fuel tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you fill up. • Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time. Calculating fuel economy 1. The advertised capacity is the difference... in the amount of the fuel tank as listed in the ...
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... operation can yield up to the lists that follow and you fill the tank, record the amount of the vehicle's fuel economy. Each time you may reduce fuel economy. • Slow down may eliminate the need to stop. • Sudden or hard accelerations may be able to change... a record for long periods of time (greater than one of variables and improve your fuel economy. In general, lower temperatures give the best fuel economy. • Idling for at least three to determine fuel economy: Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total gallons used. slowing down gradually. ...
... operation can yield up to the lists that follow and you fill the tank, record the amount of the vehicle's fuel economy. Each time you may reduce fuel economy. • Slow down may eliminate the need to stop. • Sudden or hard accelerations may be able to change... a record for long periods of time (greater than one of variables and improve your fuel economy. In general, lower temperatures give the best fuel economy. • Idling for at least three to determine fuel economy: Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total gallons used. slowing down gradually. ...
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... properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of speed control (if equipped) may reduce fuel economy at 88 km/h [55 mph]). • Revving the engine before turning it off the speed control in hilly terrain as unnecessary shifting between... third and fourth gears may occur and could result in reduced fuel economy. • Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may reduce fuel economy. • Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may want to Lubricant Specifications...
... properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of speed control (if equipped) may reduce fuel economy at 88 km/h [55 mph]). • Revving the engine before turning it off the speed control in hilly terrain as unnecessary shifting between... third and fourth gears may occur and could result in reduced fuel economy. • Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may reduce fuel economy. • Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may want to Lubricant Specifications...
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...pressure on the vehicle, depending upon the driver's method of the window sticker. Maintenance and care • Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately 2 km/h [1 mpg] is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to... your vehicle (for example bug deflectors, rollover/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy. • Use of fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy. • Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first 12-16 km (8-10 miles) of driving. • ...
...pressure on the vehicle, depending upon the driver's method of the window sticker. Maintenance and care • Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately 2 km/h [1 mpg] is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to... your vehicle (for example bug deflectors, rollover/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy. • Use of fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy. • Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first 12-16 km (8-10 miles) of driving. • ...
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...,140 Exhaust fumes ...99 Floor mats ...52 Fuel choosing the right fuel ...160 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates ...166 detergent in fuel ...161 filling your vehicle with fuel ...157,159 quality ...161 running out of fuel 162 safety information relating to automotive fuels ...157 Fuses ...119,120 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) ...162 163,164,165 Gauges ...12 engine...
...,140 Exhaust fumes ...99 Floor mats ...52 Fuel choosing the right fuel ...160 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates ...166 detergent in fuel ...161 filling your vehicle with fuel ...157,159 quality ...161 running out of fuel 162 safety information relating to automotive fuels ...157 Fuses ...119,120 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) ...162 163,164,165 Gauges ...12 engine...