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A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)..... 50,84
Accessory position on the ignition..... 37
Accessory power source,
power point outlet.......... 145
Additives, engine oil.......... 246
Air bag supplemental restraint system
description............... 17
disposal................ 24
driver air bag............. 17
indicator light........... 52,68
operation............... 20
proper seating............. 18
tone generator............. 24
wearing safety belts........... 17
Air cleaner filter, location........ 237
Air conditioning
electronic automatic temperature control
system............... 90
manual heating and air
conditioning system......... 88
Air suspension
description.............. 182
see also Rear air suspension system . . 182
Alarm, activating remote personal.... 132
Aluminum wheels............ 208
Antenna, radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 154
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 249
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 179
see also Brake............ 179
warning light............ 50,84
Ashtray(s)............... 144
Assistance (see Customer assistance) . . . 213
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Brakes (continued)
fluid, specifications.......... 293
front disc.............. 179
new brake linings............ 4
noise................ 180
parking............... 180
trailer................ 192
when storing your vehicle....... 296
Brake-shift interlock........... 172
Break-in period.............. 4
Bulbs, replacing
headlamps.............. 281
specifications............. 285
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 222
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 222
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 291
Carbon monoxide in exhaust........ 43
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)......... 26
Cassette tape player
(see Electronic sound system) . . . 149, 159
Catalytic converter........... 286
Chains, tires.............. 265
Changing a tire............. 200
Charging system gauge.......... 60
Charging system warning light..... 52,69
Childproof locks............ 123
Child safety restraints........... 24
child safety belts............ 35
child safety seats............ 26
Child safety seats
and air bags............ 19,26
automatic locking mode (retractor).... 28
in front seat.............. 28
in rear outboard seat.......... 28
in rear center seat........... 34
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Chime
key in ignition............. 38
safety belt............. 51,65
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing........ 279
see also fuses............. 271
Cleaning your vehicle
chrome and aluminum parts....... 6
engine compartment.......... 239
exterior................ 5
exterior lamps............ 103
fabric................ 139
headlamps.............. 103
instrument panel............ 88
instrument panel lens......... 110
interior lamps............. 109
mirrors................ 141
plastic parts.............. 6
polishing................ 6
rustproofing.............. 6
safety belts............... 17
tail lamps.............. 103
upholstery and interior trim...... 139
washing................ 5
wheels................ 266
Climate control system
air conditioning........... 88,90
electronic automatic
temperature control.......... 90
heating............... 88,90
Clock.................. 110
Cold engine starting............ 40
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding......... 249
drain and flush............ 253
preparing for storage......... 295
proper solution............ 251
refill capacities............ 291
refill procedure............ 253
specifications............. 293
temperature gauge......... 58,64
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Lights, warning and indicator (continued)
safety belt............. 51,65
trunk ajar............... 82
turn signal indicator......... 57,70
Load limits
GAWR................ 186
GVWR................ 186
trailer towing............. 188
Lubricant specifications......... 293
Luggage compartment.......... 146
Lug nuts, tightening sequence...... 207
M
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 233
Map pockets.............. 146
Master cylinder, brakes......... 268
Message center
door ajar................ 82
english/metric button.......... 75
low washer fluid............ 81
reset button.............. 75
select button.............. 75
trunk ajar............... 82
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview mirror . . 140
heated................ 142
rearview............... 140
side view mirrors (power)....... 141
vanity mirror, illuminated....... 144
Motorcraft parts............. 292
N
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration......... 221
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R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems) . . . 149
Rear air suspension system........ 182
Rearview mirror............. 140
Rear window, defroster......... 101
Refill capacities for fluids........ 291
Relays................. 271
Remote control, trunk.......... 147
Remote entry system
locking/unlocking doors........ 131
opening the trunk........... 131
panic alarm.............. 132
replacement/additional transmitters . . . 133
replacing the batteries......... 132
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult.................. 7
child.................. 24
head................. 135
infant................. 24
Roadside assistance........... 213
Roadside emergencies.......... 195
Rotating the tires............ 260
S
Safe driving tips............. 184
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)...... 7
Safety chains, when towing a trailer.... 192
Safety defects, reporting......... 221
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts..... 10,12,15
automatic locking mode (retractor).... 11
cleaning the safety belts......... 17
extension assembly........... 16
for children............... 24
for infants............... 24
for pregnant women........... 14
replacement.............. 16
warning light and chime....... 51,65
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V
Vanity mirror.............. 144
Variable interval wipers......... 113
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)
decal................. 288
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . 216
Vehicle loading
automatic transmissions........ 186
calculating the load.......... 186
Vehicle storage............. 294
Viscosity (see Engine oil)......... 246
Visor (see Sun visor)........... 143
W
Warm engine, starting........... 40
Warning chimes
key in ignition............. 38
safety belt............. 51,65
Warranties, radio............ 170
Warranty Information Booklet....... 3
Washer fluid
reservoir............... 256
warning light.............. 81
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)...... 186
Wheels
cleaning............... 266
covers................ 208
inspection and maintenance...... 259
Windows
one-touch down............ 135
power windows, operating....... 134
rear, defrosting............ 101
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