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Electrical system (continued)
power point outlet.......... 148
Electronic sound system
radio reception............ 171
tuning the radio.........151, 165
warranty and service information.... 174
Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 163
Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic
sound system)............ 163
Emergencies, roadside
assistance............... 255
battery acid spills.........237, 313
jump-starting............. 237
towing................ 251
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 208
Emission control system, catalytic
converter............... 339
Engine
check engine warning light....... 78
fuel injected engine, starting....... 63
fuel pump shut-off switch........ 69
preparing to start............ 64
service points............. 279
starting............... 59,65
starting after a collision......... 69
storing your vehicle.......... 352
Engine block heater............ 68
Engine coolant
checking and adding......... 295
checking hoses............ 299
disposal...........294, 298, 315
preparing for storage......... 352
proper solution............ 297
recovery reservoir........... 296
refill capacities............ 344
specifications............. 298
Engine coolant temperature gauge,
description............... 85
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Engine knocking............ 284
Engine oil
checking and adding......... 292
dipstick............... 292
disposal...........294, 298, 315
engine oil pressure gauge........ 83
filter, specifications.......... 346
refill capacities............ 344
specifications............. 290
synthetic oil............. 291
ªbreak-inº oils............. 7
viscosity............... 291
Entry system
illuminated.............. 125
remote................ 121
Exhaust fumes.............. 71
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 4
F
Federal Communications Commission . . . 173
Federal Highway Administration
Regulation............... 6
Flashers, hazard............. 109
Flashing the lights............ 107
Flat tire................ 241
Fluid refill capacities.......... 344
Ford Customer Assistance Center..... 257
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...... 258
Ford Extended Service Plan........ 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 264
Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance Centre........... 264
Foreign registration........... 263
4WD light.............191, 197
4x4 systems - lever operated....... 189
4x4 systems - touch drive........ 196
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
description.............. 188
driving off road........... 200
indicator light............ 191
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Gauges, Mechanical
battery voltage gauge.......... 82
charging system gauge......... 82
engine coolant temperature gauge.... 85
engine oil pressure gauge........ 83
fuel gauge............... 84
speedometer.............. 86
tachometer............... 88
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 221
definition............214, 219
Gearshift
automatic operation.......... 176
manual operation........... 182
positions............... 176
shifting the gears.........176, 183
shift-lock.............. 66,178
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 221
definition............214, 219
H
Hazard flashers............. 109
Headlamps
checking alignment.......... 333
cleaning................ 99
daytime running lights......... 99
flashing............... 107
high beam.............. 106
replacing bulbs............ 333
turning on and off........... 98
warning chime............. 84
Heating
heating and air conditioning system . . . 90
standard heater system......... 94
High beams, indicator light........ 84
High-mount brakelamp
description.............. 101
replacing the bulb.......... 336
Hitch................. 229
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Hood
latch location............. 278
release lever............. 278
Horn.................. 110
Hoses, checking............. 299
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN).... 5
Idle, relearning.............. 63
Ignition
chime................. 61
positions of the ignition......... 59
removing the key............ 61
Infant seats (see Safety seats)........ 37
Instrument cluster............. 73
mechanical............... 76
Instrument panel
cleaning............... 103
lighting up panel and interior..... 100
location of components......... 89
registers................ 90
Interval wipers............. 107
J
Jack
operation............... 247
positioning.............. 247
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 239
disconnecting cables.......... 240
K
Keys
positions of the ignition......... 59
removing from the ignition....... 61
stuck in lock position.......... 60
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Lamps
cargo lamps............. 100
checking............... 333
combination cargo and brakelamp . . . 101
courtesy lamps............ 100
daytime running light system...... 99
dome lamps............. 100
flashing the lamps.......... 107
hazard flashers............ 109
headlamps............... 98
high beams............. 106
high-mount brakelamp........ 336
interior lamps............ 100
map lamps.............. 102
replacing bulbs............ 333
trailer................ 231
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . . 105
Lap belts................. 19
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................. 81
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 77
brake................. 76
charging system............ 81
check engine.............. 78
four-wheel drive.........191, 197
high beam............... 84
overdrive off............. 177
rear ABS................ 77
safety belt............... 78
testing the warning lights........ 64
Load limits
GAWR................ 214
GVWR................ 214
trailer towing............. 216
Locking hubs
lever operated with automatic..... 191
lever operated with manual...... 194
Lubricant specifications......... 347
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Overhead console
compass/temperature display..... 142
map lamps.............. 145
storage compartment......... 146
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system . 122
Parking brake
operation.............. 208
warning light.............. 76
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 346
PCV valve, specifications........ 346
Power distribution box (see Fuses).... 326
Power door locks............ 121
Power features
door locks.............. 121
lumbar support............ 134
mirrors............... 139
windows.............126±127
Power point electrical outlet....... 148
Power steering
dipstick............... 320
driving with power steering...... 187
fluid, checking and adding...... 320
fluid, refill capacity.......... 344
fluid, specifications.......... 321
servicing............... 187
Prop rod, hood............. 278
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems) . . . 149
Rear axle
lubricant specification......... 347
traction lok............212, 305
Rearview mirror............ 136
Rear window.............. 126
defroster................ 97
Refill capacities for fluids........ 344
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Remote entry system
illuminated entry........... 125
locking/unlocking doors........ 122
panic alarm.............. 122
replacement/additional transmitters . . . 124
replacing the batteries......... 123
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult.................. 11
child.................. 34
infant................. 34
Roadside assistance........... 255
Roadside emergencies.......... 237
Rotating the tires............ 305
S
Safe driving tips............. 210
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)...... 11
Safety chains, when towing a trailer.... 230
Safety defects, reporting......... 262
Safety information relating to automotive
fuels................. 286
Safety restraints
automatic locking mode (retractor).... 13
center front lap belt........... 19
center rear lap belt........... 19
cleaning the safety belts......... 25
dual locking mode retractors....... 13
extension assembly........... 24
for children............... 34
for infants............... 34
for pregnant women........... 11
lap and shoulder belts.......... 17
maintenance.............. 25
untwisting or unjamming the safety
belt................. 21
warning light and chime......... 78
Safety seats for children, attaching with
tether straps.............. 57
Seats
adjusting the seat, manual....... 128
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Steering wheel
horn................. 110
speed controls............ 111
tilting................ 110
Storage compartments
center console............. 140
overhead storage compartment..... 146
Storing your vehicle........... 351
Supplemental air bag readiness light.... 81
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).... 25
T
Tailgate................. 119
Tail lamps, cleaning............ 99
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 90
Testing the warning lights......... 64
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints).......... 57
Tires
changing............... 241
checking the pressure......... 304
cleaning............... 311
inspection and maintenance...... 304
replacing............... 307
rotating............... 305
snow tires and chains......... 310
spare tire............... 241
storing your vehicle.......... 353
wheel and tire matching........ 310
Towing your vehicle, with a tow truck . . 251
Trailer Towing............. 215
Transmission, fluid, refill capacities.... 344
Transfer case
fluid checking............ 316
lever operated............ 189
touch drive electric shift........ 196
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