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High beams
indicator light.................... 91
operation....................127, 136
High-mount brakelamp, description........... 134
High-mount brakelamp:location............. 134
Hitch......................... 289
Hood
latch location.................... 335
lubrication specifications............... 406
release lever.................... 335
working under the hood............... 334
Horn......................... 140
Hoses, checking.................... 355
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN).......... 318
Idle
relearning.................298, 334, 372
speed........................ 72
Ignition
chime........................ 68
positions of the ignition................ 67
removing the key................... 68
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights).......... 79
Infant seats (see Safety seats)............. 32,52
Instrument cluster.................... 79
mechanical...................... 81
Instrument panel
lighting up panel and interior............ 132
location of components............... 109
registers...................... 110
Integrated child seat (see Built-in child seat)........ 34
Interval wipers.................... 136
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J
Jack
operation....................304, 307
positioning...................304, 307
storage....................... 301
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables................... 297
disconnecting cables................. 298
K
Keyless entry system
autolock...................... 159
locking and unlocking doors............. 158
programming entry code.............148, 157
Keys
key in ignition chime................. 68
positions of the ignition................ 67
removing from the ignition.............. 68
stuck in lock position................. 67
L
Lamps
autolamp delay system............... 128
checking...................... 392
daytime running light system............ 132
flashing the lamps.................. 136
fog lamps..................... 131
hazard flashers................... 139
headlamps..................... 127
high beams..................... 136
high-mount brakelamp................ 134
illuminated entry system............... 166
illuminated mirrors................. 190
instrument panel, dimming.............. 132
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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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Trailer towing
calculating maximum trailer weight.......... 277
safety chains.................... 290
trailer brakes.................... 290
trailer lamps.................... 290
Transaxle
automatic operation................. 246
lubricant specifications................ 406
Transaxle control switch................ 248
Transfer case, fluid checking.............. 376
Transmission
automatic operation................. 246
fluid, checking and adding (automatic)........ 374
fluid, checking and adding (manual)......... 376
lubricant specifications................ 406
Transmission control switch.............. 248
Transmitter (see Remote entry)............. 161
Trip odometer...................... 94
Tune-up specifications (VECI).............. 401
Turn signal...................... 135
indicator lights................... 135
lever........................ 135
U
Used engine oil, disposal............334, 351, 375
V
Vanity mirror..................... 190
Variable interval wipers................ 136
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information) decal.... 401
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)........... 318
Vehicle loading.................... 272
calculating the load................. 277
understanding loading information.......... 271
Vehicle storage.................... 408
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