User manual FORD E-SERIES-2003

[. . . ] Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 12 12 15 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo cassette with CD AM/FM stereo cassette AM/FM stereo with CD 17 17 19 25 Climate Controls Heater only Manual heating and air conditioning 51 51 52 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 54 54 55 57 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control 63 63 64 68 68 69 Locks and Security Keys Locks 73 73 73 1 Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 77 77 83 93 97 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Trailer towing 113 113 116 119 126 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 139 139 140 140 142 149 157 162 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U. S. only) 163 171 Cleaning Underbody preservation 172 176 2 Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 178 179 181 184 196 209 215 216 221 Accessories Index 228 231 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. [. . . ] by pressing the transmission control switch on the end of the gearshift lever. Drive (not shown) Drive is activated when the transmission control switch is pressed. · Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D to other gears. Examples: city traffic, hilly terrain, heavy loads, trailer towing and when engine braking is required. · To return to O/D (Overdrive), press the transmission control switch. · O/D (Overdrive) is automatically returned each time the key is turned off. · To return to (Overdrive), move the gearshift lever into the (Overdrive) position. · Selecting 2 (Second) at higher speeds will cause the transmission to downshift to second gear at the appropriate vehicle speed. · Will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; allows for 1 (First) when vehicle reaches slower speeds. Shift strategy (4R100 automatic transmission) To account for customer driving habits and conditions, your 4R100 automatic transmission electronically controls the shift quality by using an adaptive learning strategy. The adaptive learning strategy is maintained by power from the battery. When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the transmission must relearn its adaptive strategy. Optimal shifting will resume within a few hundred kilometers (miles) of operation. If the shift quality does not improve within a few hundred kilometers (miles) of operation, or if the downshifts and other throttle conditions do not function normally, see your dealer or a qualified service technician as soon as possible. If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement · If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down, but avoid severe brake application, ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your speed. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. · It may be safer to stay on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down gradually before returning to the pavement. You may lose control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. · It often may be less risky to strike small objects, such as highway reflectors, with minor damage to your vehicle rather than attempt a 122 Driving sudden return to the pavement which could cause the vehicle to slide sideways out of control or roll over. Remember, your safety and the safety of others should be your primary concern. Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. [. . . ] Use of a transmission fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCON and MERCON V) in an automatic transmission application requiring MERCON may cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage. Add 118 ml (4 oz. ) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of Visteon Traction-Lok rear axles. 3 Add 237 ml (8 oz. ) of Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of Dana Traction-Lok rear axles. [. . . ]