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L
Lamps
checking...................... 244
daytime running light system............. 77
dome lamps..................... 77
flashing the lamps................... 82
fog lamps...................... 76
hazard flashers.................... 84
headlamps...................... 75
high beams...................... 82
high-mount brakelamp................ 246
illuminated entry system................ 92
instrument panel, dimming............... 77
interior lamps..................... 77
replacing bulbs................... 244
trailer....................... 157
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal).......... 81
Lap belts........................ 13
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag........................ 59
anti-lock brakes (ABS)................. 65
brake........................ 56
charging system.................... 57
check engine..................... 60
engine oil pressure.................. 57
hazard warning light................. 84
high beam...................... 58
low coolant...................... 66
oil pressure...................... 57
safety belt...................... 55
turn signal indicator................ 62,81
Load limits
GAWR....................... 153
GVWR....................... 153
trailer towing.................... 155
Lubricant specifications................. 254
Luggage compartment................. 109
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284 Lug nuts
anti-theft...................... 169
standard...................... 167
M
Maintenance (see Servicing).............. 195
Manual transaxle
backing up (reverse)................. 144
clutch....................... 143
shifting gears.................... 143
Map pockets..................... 109
Master cylinder, brakes................ 232
Mileage, calculating fuel economy............ 207
Mirrors
side view mirrors (manual)............. 105
Moon roof....................... 97
Motorcraft parts.................... 253
N
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration..... 181
New vehicle break-in.................. 4
O
Odometer
trip odometer..................... 64
Oil filter....................... 253
Oil (see Engine oil).................. 209
Oil viscosity..................... 209
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system.......... 250
Overseas offices.................... 184
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P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system......... 94
Parking brake
operation...................... 150
warning light..................... 56
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)............... 253
PCV valve, specifications................ 253
Power door locks.................... 92
Power features
door locks...................... 92
mirrors....................... 105
moon roof...................... 97
seats........................ 102
windows....................... 96
Power steering
dipstick...................... 234
driving with power steering............. 147
fluid, checking and adding.............. 234
fluid, refill capacity................. 252
fluid, specifications................. 254
servicing...................... 147
Prop rod, hood.................... 198
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems).......... 113
Rear axle, refill capacity................ 252
Rear window...................... 96
Refill capacities for fluids................ 252
Remote entry system
locking/unlocking doors................ 93
opening the trunk................... 93
panic alarm...................... 94
replacement/additional transmitters........... 95
replacing the batteries................. 94
Reporting safety defects................ 181
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Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing).......... 155
Towing your vehicle.................. 171
with a tow truck.................. 171
Trailer towing..................... 155
calculating maximum trailer weight.......... 155
safety chains.................... 156
tips........................ 158
trailer brakes.................... 157
trailer lamps.................... 157
Transaxle
automatic operation................. 137
fluid, checking and adding (automatic)........ 230
fluid, refill capacities................ 252
lubricant specifications................ 254
Transaxle control switch................ 140
Trip odometer...................... 64
Trunk, using the remote entry system to open....... 93
Tune-up specifications (VECI).............. 249
Turn signal
indicator lights.................... 62
lever......................... 81
U
Used engine oil, disposal................ 213
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