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Index
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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Safety restraints (continued)
warning light and chime................ 83
Safety seats for children
and air bags................... 20,39
attaching with tether straps.............. 50
built-in child seat................... 27
in front seat..................... 39
in rear outboard................... 39
in rear seat...................... 39
tether anchorage hardware............... 50
Seats
child safety seats................... 39
cleaning upholstery................. 184
seat/bed conversion................. 173
Servicing your vehicle, precautions when servicing.... 301
Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints)........ 9
Snow tires and chains................. 333
Special driving conditions............... 245
Speed control
canceling a set speed................ 141
resetting...................... 140
resuming a set speed................ 141
Speedometer.................... 79,95
Starting your vehicle, preparing to start your vehicle.... 57
Steering wheel
horn........................ 134
speed controls................... 137
tilting....................... 136
Storage compartments, map pockets........... 185
Storing your vehicle.................. 366
Supplemental air bag readiness light......... 74,85
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)........... 19
T
Tachometer....................... 97
Tail lamps, cleaning.................. 125
Tether anchor installation (see Child restraints)....... 50
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Index
Tires
cleaning..................... 3,335
replacing...................... 330
rotating...................... 329
snow tires and chains................ 333
storing your vehicle................. 368
tire grades..................... 332
treadwear..................... 332
Towing your vehicle, with a tow truck......... 281
Trailer towing, tips.................. 257
Transaxle, fluid, checking and adding (automatic).... 336
Transmitter (see Remote entry)............. 151
Trip odometer...................... 80
Turn signal, indicator lights............. 75,92
V
Variable interval wipers................ 131
Vehicle storage.................... 366
W
Warning chimes, safety belt................ 83
Warning lights (see Lights)................ 65
Warranties, radio................... 234
Warranty Information Booklet.............. 3
Washer fluid, reservoir................. 325
Wheels
cleaning..................... 3,335
inspection and maintenance............. 328
Windows....................... 160
Windshield washer fluid and wipers
checking and adding fluid.............. 325
checking and replacing wiper blades......... 327
operation...................... 131
reservoir...................... 325
specifications.................... 326
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