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Child safety seats (continued)
automatic locking mode (retractor)........... 39
built-in child seat................... 27
in front seat..................... 39
in rear outboard seat................. 39
tether anchorage hardware............... 50
Chime
headlamps on................... 122
safety belt.................... 69,83
Cleaning your vehicle
built-in child seat................... 37
CD player and discs................. 204
chrome and aluminum parts.............. 6
exterior....................... 5
exterior lamps................... 125
fabric...................... 5,184
headlamps..................... 125
instrument panel.................. 106
instrument panel lens................ 106
interior lamps................... 128
plastic parts..................... 6
polishing....................... 5
rustproofing..................... 6
safety belts...................... 18
tail lamps..................... 125
upholstery and interior trim............. 184
washing....................... 5
wheels...................... 3,335
Climate control system
air conditioning................... 106
heating....................... 106
Clock.....................200, 216, 231
Cold engine starting................... 58
Combination lap and shoulder belts............ 9
Compact disc radio (see Electronic sound system).... 196
Console, description.................. 186
Controls
instrument panel.................. 105
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Controls (continued)
steering column................... 129
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
drain and flush................... 323
preparing for storage................ 368
proper solution................... 321
refill capacities................... 363
specifications..................320, 365
temperature gauge................ 78,93
Cruise control (see Speed control)............ 137
Cupholder(s)..................... 187
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.)......... 284
D
Dashboard (see Instrument panel)............ 105
Daytime running light system............. 122
Defrost
rear window.................... 117
windshield..................... 106
Dispute Settlement Board................ 286
Doors........................ 143
door ajar warning light.............. 74,90
lubricant specifications................ 365
Driving under special conditions
bad weather.................... 247
heavy load..................... 248
high speed..................... 246
high water..................... 247
slippery roads................... 247
towing a trailer................... 249
E
Electrical system
operating when the engine is off............ 55
relays....................... 350
Electronic sound system
atenna....................... 128
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Electronic sound system (continued)
radio reception................... 232
tuning the radio..............197, 209, 226
warranty and service information........... 234
Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system).......... 225
Emergencies, roadside
assistance..................... 283
battery acid spills................261, 325
jump-starting.................... 261
towing....................... 281
Emergency brake (parking brake)............ 244
Emission control system
catalytic converter.................. 359
emissions warranty................. 360
Engine
check engine warning light............ 70,86
does not start..................... 61
fuel injected engine, starting.............. 57
fuel pump shut-off switch............... 61
preparing to start................... 57
service points.................... 305
starting....................... 55
starting after a collision............... 280
storing your vehicle................. 367
Engine block heater................... 60
Engine coolant
checking and adding................ 319
checking hoses................... 323
preparing for storage................ 368
proper solution...............321±322, 337
specifications.................... 365
Engine coolant temperature gauge, description..... 78,93
Engine knocking................... 311
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter.............. 318
checking and adding................ 317
dipstick...................... 317
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Engine oil (continued)
disposal...................... 318
engine oil pressure warning light.......... 73,89
filter, specifications................. 364
refill capacities................... 363
synthetic oil.................... 317
ªbreak-inº oils.................... 5
viscosity...................... 317
Entry system
illuminated..................... 154
keyless....................... 147
remote....................... 151
Exhaust fumes...................... 62
Extended Service Plan, Ford............... 4
F
Federal Communications Commission.......... 233
Flashers, hazard.................... 135
Flashing the lights................... 130
Flat tire........................ 267
Fluid refill capacities.................. 363
Foglamps....................... 121
Ford Dispute Settlement Board............. 286
Ford Extended Service Plan................ 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada............ 292
Ford of Canada Customer Assistance Centre....... 292
Foreign registration.................. 290
French owner guides, how to obtain............ 3
Fuel
calculating fuel economy............... 314
capacity...................... 363
choosing the right fuel................ 310
filling your vehicle with fuel............. 308
fuel gauge.................... 77,94
improving fuel economy............... 315
low fuel warning light................. 76
octane rating.................... 310
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Fuel (continued)
quality....................... 311
running out of fuel................. 314
storing your vehicle................. 367
treating emergencies................. 312
Fuel and distance computer
average economy.................. 100
engine/metric button................. 98
instant economy................... 99
reset button..................... 98
select button..................... 98
to empty indicator................. 100
trip distance..................... 99
Fuel cap, replacing.................. 309
Fuel filter, specifications................ 364
Fuel gauge..................... 77,94
Fuel pump shut-off switch................ 61
Fuse panels, engine compartment............ 348
Fuses, checking and replacing............. 342
G
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)..........310, 314
Gauges, Mechanical
engine coolant temperature gauge......... 78,93
fuel gauge.................... 77,94
odometer..................... 79,96
speedometer................... 79,95
tachometer...................... 97
trip odometer..................... 80
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 253
definition...................... 251
Gearshift
automatic operation................. 235
positions...................... 235
shifting the gears.................. 235
shift-lock...................... 236
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Lamps (continued)
illuminated mirrors................. 191
interior lamps.................... 125
map lamps..................... 127
trailer....................... 256
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal)......... 129
Lap belts........................ 17
Liftgate........................ 158
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag...................... 74,85
anti-lock brakes (ABS)............... 69,88
anti-theft...................... 104
brake...................... 68,84
charging system.................. 72,85
check engine................... 70,86
door ajar..................... 74,90
hazard warning light................. 93
high beam.................... 75,90
low fuel....................... 76
low washer fluid................. 76,91
oil pressure.................... 73,89
safety belt.................... 69,83
speed control...................91,142
theft system.................... 104
traction control system................ 102
turn signal indicator................ 75,92
Load limits, trailer towing............... 254
Lubricant specifications................. 365
Luggage rack..................... 193
Lug nuts
anti-theft...................... 273
tightening sequence................. 278
Lumbar support pad.................. 170
M
Maintenance (see servicing)............... 301
Map pockets..................... 185
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Mileage, calculating fuel economy............ 314
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview mirror.......144, 190
heated....................... 190
rearview...................... 188
vanity mirror, illuminated.............. 191
Motorcraft parts.................... 364
O
Octane rating..................... 310
Odometer
description.................... 79,96
trip odometer..................... 80
Oil (see Engine oil).................. 316
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system.......... 361
Order forms, service information............ 198
Overdrive...................... 237
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system........ 152
Parking brake
operation...................... 244
warning light................... 68,84
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)............... 364
PCV valve, specifications................ 364
Power door locks................... 146
Power features
door locks..................... 146
lumbar support................... 170
mirrors....................... 189
seats........................ 169
windows...................... 160
Power steering
dipstick...................... 339
driving with power steering............. 240
fluid, checking and adding.............. 339
fluid, specifications................. 365
servicing...................... 240
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