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Index
Brakes (continued)
fluid, checking and adding.............. 304
fluid, refill capacities................ 304
fluid, specifications................. 331
front disc...................... 177
if brakes do not grip well.............. 181
master cylinder................... 304
new brake linings................... 5
noise......................177, 181
parking...................... 182
power braking................... 177
rear anti-lock.................... 178
servicing....................181, 304
stopping distances................182, 184
trailer....................... 214
when storing your vehicle.............. 336
Brake-shift interlock.................. 157
Break-in period..................... 5
Brights (high beams)................. 67,88
Bulbs, replacing.................... 317
halogen...................... 318
headlamps..................... 318
C
Canada, customer assistance.............. 248
Canada, warranty information.............. 3
Carbon monoxide in exhaust............... 50
Car seats for children (see Child safety seats)....... 36
Cassette tape player (see Electronic sound system) . . 133, 149
Catalytic converter................... 323
Chains, tires...................... 295
Changing a tire.................... 223
Charging system gauge................. 64
Charging system warning light.............. 62
Child safety restraints
child safety belts................... 39
child safety seats................... 36
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Index
Emergencies, roadside
assistance...................... 241
battery acid spills................219, 299
fuel........................ 271
jump-starting.................... 219
towing....................... 234
Emergency brake (parking brake)............ 181
Emission control system................ 323
catalytic converter.................. 323
emissions warranty................ 3,323
Engine
check engine warning light............... 60
does not start................... 46,48
fuel injected engine, starting.............. 44
fuel pump shut-off switch............... 48
preparing to start................... 44
service points.................... 262
starting...................... 41,45
starting after a collision................ 48
storing your vehicle................. 334
Engine block heater................... 47
Engine coolant
checking and adding................ 278
checking hoses................... 282
disposal..................258, 278, 301
drain and flush................... 282
preparing for storage................ 335
recovery reservoir.................. 262
refill procedure................... 283
specifications.................... 331
temperature gauge.................. 68
Engine coolant temperature gauge
description...................... 68
mechanical...................... 68
Engine fan...................... 258
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L
Lamps
checking...................... 317
combination cargo and brakelamp........... 84
daytime running light system............. 82
flashing the lamps................... 88
fog lamps...................... 81
hazard flashers.................... 90
headlamps...................... 80
high beams...................... 88
illuminated entry system............... 106
instrument panel, dimming............... 83
interior lamps................... 80,83
replacing bulbs................... 317
trailer....................... 215
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal).......... 87
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag........................ 58
brake........................ 56
charging system.................... 62
check engine..................... 60
engine oil pressure.................. 65
hazard warning light................. 90
high beam...................... 67
oil pressure...................... 65
overdrive off..................... 62
safety belt...................... 57
service engine soon.................. 60
turn signal indicator.................. 87
Load limits
GAWR....................... 188
GVWR....................... 188
trailer towing.................... 192
Lubricant specifications................. 331
Lug nuts
standard...................... 229
tightening sequence................. 227
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On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system.......... 325
Overdrive....................... 158
Overseas offices.................... 249
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system........ 104
Parking brake
operation...................... 182
warning light..................... 56
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)............... 330
PCV valve, specifications................ 330
Power distribution box (see Fuses)........... 313
Power door locks................... 102
Power features
door locks..................... 102
mirrors....................... 122
seats........................ 120
windows....................109, 111
Power point electrical outlet.............. 126
Power steering
dipstick...................... 305
driving with power steering............. 166
fluid, checking and adding.............. 305
fluid, specifications................. 331
servicing...................... 166
Prop rod, hood.................... 260
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems).......... 127
Rear anti-lock brakes.................. 178
description..................... 178
Rear axle
lubricant specification................ 331
traction lok...................186, 289
Rear window..................... 109
washer reservoir.................. 283
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