User manual FORD EXCURSION-2004

[. . . ] Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 10 10 13 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo cassette with CD AM/FM stereo with CD Rear seat controls Rear seat entertainment system 17 17 21 24 26 Climate Controls Heater only Manual heating and air conditioning Electronic automatic temperature control Rear window defroster 42 42 43 44 47 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 48 48 50 52 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Message center 57 57 58 63 64 67 70 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 82 82 82 84 1 2004 U137 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 94 94 105 116 120 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing 131 131 135 138 158 161 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 167 167 168 168 169 174 180 185 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U. S. only) 186 194 Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 195 200 201 203 206 214 229 243 243 246 2 2004 U137 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Table of Contents Accessories Index 254 257 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. [. . . ] This feature is designed to increase durability, and provide consistent shift feel over the life of the vehicle. This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time, the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation. Additionally, whenever the battery is disconnected or a new battery installed, the strategy must be relearned. P (Park) This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from turning. To put your vehicle in gear: · Start the engine · Depress the brake pedal · Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear To put your vehicle in P (Park): · Come to a complete stop · Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park) Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. R (Reverse) With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward. Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R (Reverse). N (Neutral) With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is free to roll. 142 2004 U137 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving D (Overdrive) with Tow/Haul OFF D (Overdrive) with Tow/Haul OFF is the normal driving position for the best fuel economy. The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts and downshifts through gears one through five. D (Overdrive) with Tow/Haul ON The Tow/Haul feature improves transmission operation when towing a trailer or a heavy load. To activate Tow/Haul, press the button on the end of the gearshift lever. · Gearshift lever type A · Gearshift lever type B The TOW HAUL indicator light will illuminate in either the instrument cluster or on the gearshift lever, depending on how your vehicle is equipped. · Gearshift lever indicator · Instrument cluster indicator Tow/Haul delays upshifts to reduce frequency of transmission shifting. Tow/Haul also provides engine braking in all forward gears when the transmission is in the D (Overdrive) position; this engine braking will slow the vehicle and assist the driver in controlling the vehicle when descending a grade. Depending on driving conditions and load conditions, the transmission may downshift, slow the vehicle and control the vehicle speed when descending a hill, without the accelerator pedal being pressed. The amount of downshift braking provided will vary based upon the amount the brake pedal is depressed. 143 2004 U137 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving To deactivate the Tow/Haul feature and return to normal driving mode, press the button on the end of the gearshift lever. When you shut-off and restart the engine, the transmission will automatically return to normal D (Overdrive) mode (Tow/Haul OFF). 2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) to start-up on slippery roads or to provide additional engine braking on downgrades. [. . . ] Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the correct type. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine the correct service interval. Item 248 2004 U137 Excursion (hdw) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as MERCON and MERCON V. These dual usage fluids are not to be used in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCON type fluid. [. . . ]