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Index
Brake fluid
brake warning light.................. 81
checking and adding................ 377
description..................... 377
specifications.................... 406
Brakelamp, high-mount brakelamp........... 134
Brakes
adjustment..................... 261
anti-lock...................... 261
applying the brakes................. 265
brake warning light.................. 81
fluid, checking and adding.............. 377
fluid, refill capacities................ 377
fluid, specifications................. 406
front disc...................... 261
if brakes do not grip well.............. 264
master cylinder................... 377
new brake linings................... 5
noise........................ 261
parking...................... 266
power braking................... 261
servicing....................264, 377
stopping distances................265, 267
trailer....................... 290
when storing your vehicle.............. 410
Brake-shift interlock.................. 247
Break-in period..................... 5
Brights (high beams).................91,136
Built-in child seat
cleaning....................... 52
operation....................... 34
Bulbs, replacing.................... 392
halogen...................... 393
headlamps..................... 393
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C
Canada, customer assistance.............. 324
Canada, warranty information.............. 3
Carbon monoxide in exhaust............... 76
Car seats for children (see Child safety seats)....... 52
Cassette tape player (see Electronic sound system) . . 214, 226
Catalytic converter.................. 399
Chains, tires..................... 369
Changing a tire.................... 299
Charging system gauge................. 89
Charging system warning light.............. 87
Child safety restraints
built-in child seat................... 34
child safety belts................... 65
child safety seats................... 52
Child safety seats
and air bags................... 27,52
attaching with tether straps.............. 64
automatic locking mode (retractor)......... 13,52
built-in child seat................... 34
in front seat................... 27,52
in rear outboard seat................. 52
in rear seat...................... 52
tether anchorage hardware............... 64
Chime
headlamps on.................... 91
key in ignition.................... 68
safety belt...................... 82
Circuit breakers, see also fuses............. 381
Cleaning your vehicle
built-in child seat................... 52
chrome and aluminum parts.............. 7
engine compartment................. 339
exterior....................... 6
exterior lamps................... 132
fabric....................... 186
headlamps..................... 132
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Convenience kit in cargo area............. 301
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding................ 352
drain and flush................... 356
preparing for storage................ 410
refill capacities................... 356
specifications.................... 406
temperature gauge.................. 92
warnings...................... 352
Cooling fan...................... 334
Crankcase emission filter................ 405
Cruise control (see Speed control)............ 141
Customer Assistance Centre, Ford of Canada...... 324
D
Dashboard (see Instrument panel)............ 109
Daytime running light system............. 132
Defects, reporting................... 323
Defrost
rear window.................... 126
windshield..................... 113
Dipstick....................... 349
automatic transmission fluid...........373, 375
engine oil..................... 349
power steering fluid................. 379
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)............. 311
Dispute Settlement Board............... 319
Doors........................ 147
lubricant specifications................ 406
Driveline universal joint and slip yoke......... 377
Driving under special conditions
bad weather.................... 269
heavy load..................... 271
high speed..................... 268
high water..................... 270
slippery roads................... 269
tips for safe driving................. 267
towing a trailer................... 272
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Electrical system
fuses......................381, 388
operating when the engine is off............ 67
power point outlet................. 204
relays....................... 389
Electronic message center (see Message center)....... 96
Electronic sound system
accessory delay.................... 67
antenna...................... 213
atenna....................... 213
radio reception................... 241
tuning the radio...............210, 223, 238
warranty and service information........... 243
Electronic stereo cassette radio (see Electronic
sound system)...............209, 222
Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic sound system) . 209, 222
Emergencies, roadside
assistance...................... 317
battery acid spills................295, 373
fuel........................ 344
jump-starting.................... 295
towing....................... 311
Emergency brake (parking brake)............ 266
Emission control system
catalytic converter.................. 399
emissions warranty................ 3,399
Engine
check engine warning light............... 84
does not start................... 72,74
fuel injected engine, starting............70±71
fuel pump shut-off switch............... 74
preparing to start................... 70
service points.................... 336
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GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 277
definition....................271, 276
driving with a heavy load.............. 271
location....................271, 276
Gearshift
automatic operation................. 246
column-mounted.................. 246
floor-mounted.................... 251
gearshift override.................. 247
locking the gearshift.................. 67
positions....................246, 251
shifting the gears................246, 251
shift-lock...................... 247
Gearshift:shifting the gears.............246, 251
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 277
definition....................271, 275
driving with a heavy load.............. 271
location...................... 276
H
Hazard flashers.................... 139
Headlamps
aiming....................... 392
autolamp system.................. 128
checking alignment................. 392
cleaning...................... 132
daytime running lights................ 132
flashing...................... 136
high beam..................... 136
replacing bulbs.................392±393
turning on and off................. 127
warning chime.................... 91
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Lamps (continued)
interior lamps.................127, 132
replacing bulbs................... 392
trailer....................... 290
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal)......... 135
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag........................ 83
anti-theft....................... 88
brake........................ 81
charging system................... 87
check engine..................... 84
engine oil pressure.................. 90
hazard warning light................ 139
high beam...................... 91
low washer fluid.................. 104
oil pressure...................... 90
overdrive off..................... 86
safety belt...................... 82
service engine soon.................. 84
theft system..................... 88
turn signal indicator................. 135
Load limits
GAWR....................... 271
GVWR....................... 271
trailer towing.................... 272
Lubricant specifications................ 406
Lug nuts
standard...................... 307
tightening sequence................. 304
M
Maintenance schedule and record (see separate Maintenance
Schedule and Record booklet)........... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing).............. 333
Manual transmission
clutch.....................251, 376
fluid, checking and adding.............. 376
lubricant specifications................ 406
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Overdrive...................... 248
Overhead console
compass/temperature display............ 197
map lamps..................... 200
storage compartment................ 201
Overseas offices.................... 325
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system........ 162
Parking brake
operation...................... 266
warning light..................... 81
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)............... 405
PCV valve, specifications................ 405
Power distribution box (see Fuses)........... 386
Power door locks................... 155
Power features
door locks..................... 155
mirrors.....................188, 191
moon roof..................... 192
seats........................ 183
windows....................171±172
Power point electrical outlet.............. 204
Power steering
dipstick...................... 379
driving with power steering............. 255
fluid, checking and adding.............. 379
fluid, specifications................. 406
servicing...................... 255
Prop rod, hood.................... 335
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems).......... 207
Rear axle
lubricant specification................ 406
traction lok...................269, 363
Rearview mirror.................... 188
Rear window..................... 171
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Safety restraints (continued)
for infants.................... 32,52
for pregnant women................. 9
lap and shoulder belts................ 9,11
maintenance..................... 22
proper use...................... 9
replacement................... 22,24
warning light and chime................ 82
Safety seats for children
and air bags.................. 27,52±53
attaching with tether straps.............. 64
automatic locking mode (retractor)......... 13,52
built-in child seat................... 34
in front seat..................... 52
in rear outboard................... 52
in rear seat...................... 52
tether anchorage hardware............... 64
Seat belts (see Safety restraints).............. 9
Seats
adjusting the seat, manual.............. 174
adjusting the seats, power.............. 183
child safety seats................... 52
cleaning upholstery................. 186
reclining the seat.................. 174
seatback release................... 174
Serial number (VIN).................. 318
Service concerns.................... 318
Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing............. 334
servicing when you tow............... 311
Shift-lock system................... 247
Shift positions (see Gearshift)............246, 251
Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints)....... 9,11
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints)......... 11,14
Side mirrors
adjusting...................... 191
Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof)........... 192
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