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[SV22400(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not put windshield washer fluid in the
container for the engine coolant.
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[SV22500(ALL)01/95]
Use specially formulated windshield washer
fluid rather than plain water, because specially
formulated washer fluids contain additives that
dissolve road grime. For safety reasons, washer
fluids containing an appropriate antifreeze such
as methanol should be used in freezing weather
(temperatures below32ÊF [0ÊC]).State or local
regulations on Volatile Organic Compounds
(VOC's) may restrict use of the most common
antifreeze, methanol. Washer fluids containing
non-methanol antifreeze agents should be used
only if they provide cold weather protection
without damaging the vehicle's paint finish,
wiper blades, and windshield washer system.
[SV22550(ALL)04/95]
RWARNING
Washer solution contains methanol which
is poisonous. Observe all warnings
indicated on label of washer solution.
% [SV22600(ALL)06/94]
Checking the washer fluid for the
liftgate (If equipped)
[SV23100(ALL)04/95]
If your wagon has a rear window wiper, check
the reservoir for its washer fluid regularly. This
is not the same reservoir that your windshield
wipers use. The opening for this reservoir is on
the right side of the liftgate opening, below the
tail lamp. Refill this reservoir with the same
solution you use for your windshield. To find
out how much washer fluid the reservoir holds,
seeRefill Capacitieslater in this chapter.
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370 Index
Load limits............... 208
GAWR................ 208
GVWR................ 208
trailer towing............. 211
Lubricant specifications......... 330
Luggage compartment.......... 158
Luggage rack.............. 163
Lug nuts
anti-theft............... 232
standard............... 227
tightening sequence.......... 229
Lumbar support pad........... 149
M
Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance Schedule
and Record booklet)........... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 255
Master cylinder, brakes......... 298
Mileage, calculating fuel economy..... 270
Mirrors
heated................ 104
side view mirrors........... 153
vanity mirror, illuminated....... 155
Moon roof............... 144
Motorcraft parts............. 329
N
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration......... 244
New vehicle break-in........... 5
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374 Index
Servicing your vehicle.......... 255
precautions when servicing...... 256
servicing when you tow........ 216
Shift-lock system..........192, 196
Shift positions
(see Gearshift)..........193, 197
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints).......... 12
Shoulder belts
(see Safety restraints).......... 12
Side mirrors
adjusting............... 153
heated................ 104
Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof).... 144
Snow tires and chains.......... 294
Spare tire
changing the tire........... 222
conventional spare.......... 223
finding the spare........... 223
removing the spare tire........ 223
storing the flat tire.......... 223
temporary spare........... 222
Spark plugs, specifications........ 329
Special driving conditions........ 206
Specification chart, lubricants....... 330
Speed control (see cruise control)
accelerating.............. 122
indicator light............. 81
resetting............... 123
tap up/tap down........... 123
turning off.............. 124
when towing a trailer.......122, 216
Speedometer............... 84
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle...... 61
starting a cold engine.......... 62
starting after a collision......... 65
starting a warm engine......... 62
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 217
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