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Automatic transaxle
driving with.................... 229
fluid, adding..................331, 333
fluid, checking................... 331
fluid, specification.................. 368
B
Backing up...................... 230
Battery
acid, treating emergencies............255, 330
charging system warning light............. 73
disconnecting.................... 259
how to service................... 329
proper disposal, recycling.............. 330
servicing...................... 329
voltage gauge.................... 73
when storing your vehicle.............. 370
Brake fluid
brake warning light.................. 69
checking and adding................ 333
description..................... 333
specifications..................334, 368
Brakes
adjustment..................... 234
anti-lock...................... 234
anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light....... 70
applying the brakes................. 237
brake warning light.................. 69
fluid, checking and adding.............. 333
fluid, refill capacities................ 333
fluid, specifications...............334, 368
front disc...................... 234
if brakes do not grip well.............. 236
lubricant specifications................ 368
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Brakes (continued)
new brake linings................... 5
noise......................234, 236
parking...................... 237
power braking................... 234
servicing....................236, 333
stopping distances.................. 236
trailer....................... 251
when storing your vehicle.............. 371
Brights (high beams).................77,124
Bulbs, replacing
halogen...................... 349
headlamps..................... 349
specifications.................... 355
C
Canada, customer assistance.............. 282
Carbon monoxide in exhaust............... 64
Cargo net....................... 171
Car seats for children (see Child safety seats)....... 32
Catalytic converter................... 362
Chains, tires...................... 328
Changing a tire.................... 259
Charging system warning light.............. 73
Childproof locks.................... 139
Child safety restraints.................. 31
child safety belts................... 44
child safety seats................... 32
Child safety seats
and air bags................... 25,32
attaching with tether straps.............. 39
automatic locking mode (retractor)......... 16,32
in front seat................... 25,32
in rear outboard seat................. 32
in rear seat...................... 32
tether anchorage hardware............... 39
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Chime
headlamps on.................... 77
key in ignition.................... 58
safety belt...................... 70
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing............... 346
see also fuses.................... 337
Cleaning your vehicle
chrome and aluminum parts.............. 7
engine compartment................. 302
exterior....................... 6
exterior lamps................... 114
fabric....................... 165
headlamps..................... 114
instrument panel................... 7
plastic parts..................... 7
polishing....................... 6
rustproofing..................... 7
safety belts...................... 23
tail lamps..................... 114
upholstery and interior trim............. 165
washing....................... 6
waxing........................ 6
wheels....................... 329
Climate control system
air conditioning.................... 91
heating........................ 91
Clock......................... 217
Clutch, fluid reservoir................. 333
Cold engine starting................... 60
Combination lap and shoulder belts........... 9,11
Controls
instrument panel................... 89
mirrors....................... 169
steering column................... 123
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E
Electrical system
circuit breakers................... 346
fuses......................337±338
relays....................... 347
Electronic sound system
antenna...................... 121
radio reception................... 226
tuning the radio.................. 210
warranty and service information........... 228
Emergencies, roadside
assistance..................... 275
battery acid spills................255, 331
fuel........................ 307
towing....................... 273
Emergency brake (parking brake)............ 237
Emission control system
catalytic converter.................. 362
emissions warranty................. 362
Engine
check engine warning light.............. 72
does not start................... 61,63
fuel injected engine, starting.............. 59
fuel pump shut-off switch............... 63
preparing to start................... 59
service points.................... 300
starting....................... 60
starting after a collision............... 273
storing your vehicle................. 369
Engine block heater................... 62
Engine coolant.................... 314
checking and adding................ 314
disposal...................... 296
drain and flush................... 318
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G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap)................. 303
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)..........305, 308
Gasoline (see Fuel)................... 303
Gauges, Electronic
engine coolant temperature gauge......... 78,82
fuel gauge.................... 77,83
odometer....................... 79
speedometer..................... 79
Gauges, Mechanical
engine coolant temperature gauge......... 78,82
fuel gauge.................... 77,83
odometer....................... 79
speedometer..................... 79
tachometer...................... 80
trip odometer..................... 80
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 247
definition....................241, 245
driving with a heavy load.............. 241
Gearshift
automatic operation................. 229
column-mounted.................. 229
locking the gearshift.................. 57
positions...................... 229
shifting the gears.................. 229
Gearshift:shifting the gears............... 229
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 247
definition....................241, 245
driving with a heavy load.............. 241
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Index
Instrument panel
lighting up panel and interior............ 115
location of components................ 89
Interval wipers.................... 125
J
Jack, operation.................... 263
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables................... 257
disconnecting cables................. 259
K
Keyless entry system
locking and unlocking doors............. 144
programming entry code............... 143
Keys
key in ignition chime................. 58
positions of the ignition................ 57
removing from the ignition.............. 58
stuck in lock position................. 57
L
Lamps
bulb replacement specifications chart......... 355
checking...................... 348
daytime running light system............ 114
hazard flashers................... 112
high beams..................... 124
illuminated entry system............... 120
instrument panel, dimming.............. 115
replacing bulbs................... 348
trailer....................... 251
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal)......... 123
Liftgate........................ 152
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Lights, warning and indicator
airbag........................ 71
anti-lock brakes (ABS)................. 70
brake........................ 69
charging system................... 73
check engine..................... 72
door ajar....................... 74
engine oil pressure.................. 73
hazard warning light................ 112
high beam...................... 77
low fuel....................... 76
oil pressure...................... 73
rear ABS....................... 70
safety belt...................... 70
turn signal indicator................. 123
Load limits
GAWR....................... 241
GVWR....................... 241
trailer towing.................... 249
Lubricant specifications................ 368
Luggage rack..................... 173
Lug nuts
anti-theft...................... 267
tightening sequence................. 271
M
Maintenance (see Servicing).............. 295
Map pockets..................... 166
Master cylinder, brakes................ 333
Mileage, calculating fuel economy............ 308
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview mirror......... 139
dual electric remote control............. 170
rearview...................... 169
side view mirrors (manual)............. 170
side view mirrors (power).............. 170
Motorcraft parts.................... 367
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Index
O
Octane rating..................... 305
Odometer
description...................... 79
trip odometer..................... 80
Oil filter....................... 313
Oil (see Engine oil).................. 310
Oil viscosity...................... 310
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system.......... 364
Overdrive....................... 231
Overseas offices.................... 284
P
Parking brake
operation...................... 237
warning light..................... 69
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)............... 367
PCV valve, specifications................ 367
Power door locks................... 140
Power features
door locks..................... 140
mirrors....................... 169
windows...................... 155
Power steering
dipstick...................... 335
driving with power steering............. 234
fluid, checking and adding.............. 335
fluid, specifications................. 368
servicing...................... 234
Prop rod, hood.................... 298
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