Index 249
F
Fan.................. 146
engine fan, avoiding injury...... 146
Federal Communications Commission.... 29
Federal Highway Administration
Regulation............... 5
Flashers, hazard............ 45,121
Flashing the lights............. 47
Flat tire................ 130
Ford Customer Assistance Center..... 213
Ford Extended Service Plan........ 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 218
Ford of Canada Customer Assistance
Centre................ 218
Foreign registration........... 220
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel.................. 174
calculating fuel economy....... 179
choosing the right fuel........ 176
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates......... 180
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 174
filter, specifications.......... 199
fuel filler door release lever...... 174
fuel gauge............... 16
improving fuel economy....... 180
octane rating...........176±177
quality..............176±177
running out of fuel.......... 179
safety information relating to
automotive fuels.......... 178
storing your vehicle.......... 197
treating emergencies......... 178
Fuel cap................ 174
removing.............. 174
replacing.............174±175
Fuel filler door............. 174
remote release............ 174
Fuel filter, specifications......... 199
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Servicing your vehicle.......... 145
precautions when servicing...... 146
servicing when you tow........ 143
Shift positions (see Gearshift).....111, 115
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints)........ 63,65
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints)..... 65
Side mirrors............... 51
adjusting................ 52
Snow tires and chains.......... 173
Spare tire................ 130
changing the tire.........130, 133
conventional spare.......... 132
finding the spare........... 132
removing the spare tire........ 132
storing the flat tire........132, 136
temporary spare........... 130
Spark plugs, specifications........ 199
Speedometer............... 18
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle...... 93
starting a cold engine.......... 95
starting after a collision........ 100
starting a warm engine......... 95
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 138
Steering wheel, locking........... 44
Storage compartments........... 54
map pockets.............. 54
Storing your vehicle........... 195
Supplemental air bag readiness light.... 14
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).... 69
T
Tail lamps
bulb replacement........... 184
cleaning............... 193
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 33
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints).......... 87
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