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Engine coolant temperature gauge,.Fluid refill capacities.............................287
description..............................66Ford Dispute Settlement Board............214
Engine fan......................................233Ford Extended Service Plan......................6
Engine oil.......................................Ford Motor Company of Canada..........219
"break-in" oils............................6Ford of Canada Customer...........................
changing oil and oil filter............247Assistance Centre...............................219
checking and adding..................245Foreign registration..............................221
dipstick......................................246French owner guides, how to obtain.........3
disposal232, 250, 262.Fuel............................................................
engine oil pressure warning light54calculating fuel economy..................243
filter, specifications....................288capacity...........................................287
refill capacities...........................28-choosing the right fuel......................240
specifications.............................289comparisons with EPA fuel economy.....
synthetic oil...............................245estimates.......................................243
viscosity....................................245filling your vehicle with fuel.............238
Exhaust fumes................................49filter, specifications..........................288
Extended Service Plan, Ford...........6fuel gauge..........................................67
F....................running out of fuel...........................242
Flashers, hazard..............................92safety information relating to..................
Flashing the lights...........................90automotive fuels............................241
Flat tire..........................................204storing your vehicle..........................291
......................................................treating emergencies........................241
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Headlamps (continued).................................I.............................
cleaning...............................................83Idle.............................................................
daytime running lights..........................81relearning.........................................253
flashing................................................90speed.................................................45
high beam............................................90Ignition......................................................
replacing bulbs...................................277chime.................................................42
turning on and off................................82positions of the ignition......................41
warning chime.....................................58removing the key...............................42
Head restraints.......................................114Infant seats (see Safety seats).................27
Heated mirrors.......................................127Instrument panel, location of components .70
Heating........................................................Interval wipers........................................91
electronic automatic temperature...............................................................................
control system...................................71J.............................
High beams, indicator light.......................58Jack, operation.....................................207
Hood............................................................Jump-starting your vehicle..........................
latch location...............................234,235attaching cables................................201
lubrication specifications....................289disconnecting cables.........................203
release lever.......................................234K...............................
working under the hood.....................233Keyless entry system...................................
Horn........................................................93locking and unlocking doors............102
....................................................................programming entry code..................103
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Keys.............................................................charging system...............................55
key in ignition chime............................42engine oil pressure...........................54
positions of the ignition........................41high beam........................................58
removing from the ignition...................42oil pressure......................................54
stuck in lock position...........................42safety belt........................................52
L.................................service engine soon..........................56
Lamps..........................................................turn signal indicator.........................56
autolamp delay system.........................83Load limits
checking............................................277GAWR............................................192
................................................................GVVVR..........................................192
daytime running light system................81trailer towing...................................194
flashing the lamps................................90Lubricant specifications........................289
hazard flashers.....................................92Luggage compartment..........................135
headlamps............................................82Lug nuts, anti-theft...............................209
high beams...........................................90
replacing bulbs...................................277..........................M
trailer.................................................197Maintenance (see Servicing).................231
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal)....89Map pockets.........................................134
Lights, warning and indicator.......................Methanol in fuel...................................241
air bag.................................................59Mileage, calculating fuel economy........243
anti-theft..............................................59Mirrors
brake...................................................52automatic dimming rearview mirror..125
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Tune-up specifications (VECI).............285W.......................................
Turn signal.................................................Warm engine, starting...............................45
indicator lights...................................56Warning chimes............................................
lever..................................................89headlamps on.......................................58
.............................................................key in ignition......................................42
u................................safety belt............................................52
Used engine oil, disposal.........232,250,262Warranties, radio....................................178
Universal transmitter....130Warranty Information Booklet....................5
....................................Washer fluid
....................................Vreservoir............................................254
Variable interval wipers91windshield254
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control.................Weight limits (GAWR, GVVVR).........192
Information) decal................................286Wheels
Vehicle loading............................................anti-theft lugnuts.............................209
automatic transaxles...........................193cleaning...........................................260
calculating the load.............................193inspection and maintenance..............255
Vehicle storage.......................................290Windows..............................................111
Ventilating your vehicle...............................power windows, operating...............111
(see Climate control)..............................77
Viscosity (see Engine oil)........................245
Visor (see Sun visor)...............................128
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