Driving Hints
BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for approximately 300 mi (480 km).
During this time, your vehicle may exhibit some unique driving characteristics. Avoid driving too fast during the first 1000 mi (1600 km).
Vary your speed frequently and change up through the gears early. Do not labor the engine. Do not tow during the first 1000 miles (1600 km).
See also:
Engine oil check
Note: Check the level before starting the engine.
Note: Make sure that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks.
1. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait ...
Safety restraints for children
See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety restraints
for children. Also see Airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in this chapter
for special instructions about ...
Fuel cut-off switch
WARNING: Failure to inspect and if necessary repair fuel leaks after a
collision may increase the risk of fire and serious injury.
Ford Motor Company recommends that the fuel system be inspected by ...