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[AC01300(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: When adding accessories, equipment,
passengers, and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight
capacity of the vehicle or of the front
or rear axle (GVWR, GAWR as shown
on the Safety Compliance Certification
Label). Consult your dealer for specific
weight information.
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[AC01400(ALL)01/96]
NOTE: The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) or the Canadian
Radio Telecommunications Commission
(CRTC) regulates the use of mobile
communications systems Ð such as
two-way radios, telephones, and theft
alarms Ð that are equipped with radio
transmitters. Any such equipment
installed in your vehicle should comply
with FCC or CRTC regulations and
should be installed only by a qualified
technician.
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Index
A
ABS warning light (see Anti-lock
brake system)............. 15
Accessory position on the ignition..... 44
Additives, engine oil.......... 149
Air bag supplemental restraint system . 69, 78
and child safety seats........77±78
description............. 69,71
driver air bag........... 69,71
indicator light............. 14
operation............... 71
passenger air bag............ 71
service and information labels.... 71,75
tone generator............. 74
Air cleaner filter, specifications...... 199
Antenna, radio (see Electronic
sound system)......... 19,27,42
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 155
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 105
see also Brake............ 105
warning light.............. 15
warninig light............. 9
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) . . 214
Assistance (see Customer assistance) . . . 211
Audio system (see Electronic
sound system)............. 19
Autolamp system (see Headlamps)..... 46
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding............. 161
fluid, checking............ 161
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic overdrive.... 112
fluid, adding............. 161
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D
Daytime running light system....... 46
Defects, reporting............ 209
Dipstick................ 150
automatic transaxle fluid....... 161
engine oil.............. 150
power steering fluid......... 159
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)...... 143
Doors.................. 53
Driving under special conditions
heavy load.............. 118
towing a trailer............ 119
E
Electrical system, fuses.......122, 128
Electronic radio with cassette (see Electronic
sound system)............. 21
Electronic sound system
antenna................ 42
atenna................. 42
radio reception............. 27
tuning the radio............ 21
warranty and service information.... 30
Electronic stereo cassette radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 21
Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic sound
system)................ 21
Emergencies, roadside
assistance.............. 211
battery acid spills.........139, 165
fuel................. 178
jump-starting............. 138
towing................ 143
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 108
Emission control system......... 181
catalytic converter.......... 181
emissions warranty......... 3,181
Engine
check engine warning light....... 13
does not start........... 96,100
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N
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 209
New vehicle break-in........... 5
O
Octane rating............176±177
Odometer................. 18
description............... 18
trip odometer.............. 18
Oil filter..............152, 199
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 149
Oil viscosity.............. 149
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 183
Overseas offices............. 220
P
Parking brake.............. 108
operation............... 108
warning light.............. 9
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)........ 199
PCV valve, specifications......... 199
Power features, mirrors.......... 51
Power steering
dipstick............... 159
fluid, checking and adding....... 159
servicing............... 110
Prop rod, hood............. 148
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems).... 19
Regulations, National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 209
Reporting safety defects......... 209
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult................ 57,63
infant................. 77
Roadside assistance........... 211
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U
Upshift speeds............. 117
Used engine oil, disposal.....146, 152, 162
V
Variable interval wipers.......... 48
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)
decal................. 183
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . 206, 213
Vehicle loading, understanding loading
information.............. 118
Vehicle storage............. 195
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control).......... 33
Viscosity (see Engine oil)......... 149
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge).... 11
W
Warm engine, starting........... 95
Warning chimes
key in ignition............. 16
safety belt............... 9
Warranties................ 3
basic.................. 3
Canada................. 3
radio.................. 30
Warranty Information Booklet....... 3
Washer fluid............... 48
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)...... 118
Wheel and tire matching......... 171
Wheel dollies (see Towing)........ 143
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