Safety and Environment Protection
Warning symbols in this guide
How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? In this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed.
Warning symbols on your vehicle
When you see this symbol, it is imperative that you consult the relevant section of this guide before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind.

Protecting the environment
We must all play our part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol.

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING:
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain
or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and
certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
See also:
Safety Belts
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seat back upright and the lap
belt snug and low across the hips.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit wher ...
Economical driving
Fuel economy is affected by several things, such as how you drive, the conditions
you drive under and how you maintain your vehicle.
There are some things to keep in mind that may improve your fuel ...
Washing the exterior
Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral pH shampoo,
such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A), which is available from your authorized
dealer.
• Never use strong hou ...
