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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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B
Backing up.............112, 116
Basic vehicle warranty........... 3
Battery................. 162
acid, treating emergencies . . . 139, 164±165
charging system warning light...... 11
disconnecting............. 142
how to service............ 162
jumping a disabled battery....... 138
maintenance-free........... 162
proper disposal, recycling....... 164
replacement, specifications....... 199
servicing............... 162
voltage gauge.............. 11
when storing your vehicle....... 197
Brake fluid............... 152
brake warning light........... 9
checking and adding......... 152
description.............. 152
Brakelamp............... 191
bulb replacement........... 191
high-mount brakelamp........ 191
Brakes................. 105
adjustment.............. 105
anti-lock............... 105
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light............. 15
applying the brakes.......... 105
brake warning light........... 9
fluid, checking and adding....... 152
fluid, refill capacities......... 152
front disc............... 105
if brakes do not grip well....... 105
master cylinder............ 152
new brake linings............ 5
noise................. 105
parking............... 108
power braking............ 105
servicing............... 152
when storing your vehicle....... 198
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Break-in period.............. 5
Brights (high beams)........... 12
Bulbs, replacing............. 184
halogen............... 185
headlamps.............. 185
high-mount brakelamp........ 191
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 218
Canada, warranty information....... 3
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 219
Carbon monoxide in exhaust....... 102
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)......... 77
Cassette tape player (see Electronic sound
system)................ 21
Catalytic converter........... 181
Chains, tires.............. 173
Changing a tire............. 130
Charging system warning light....... 11
Child safety restraints
child safety belts............ 90
child safety seats............ 77
Child safety seats............. 77
and air bags............77±78
attaching with tether straps....... 87
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . 67, 77
in front seat............77±78
in rear outboard seat.......... 77
in rear seat............... 77
tether anchorage hardware....... 87
Chime
key in ignition............. 16
safety belt............... 9
Circuit breakers, see also fuses...... 122
Cleaning your vehicle.......... 192
chrome and aluminum parts...... 193
engine compartment......... 194
exterior............... 192
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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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Engine (continued)
fuel injected engine, starting.....93±94
fuel pump shut-off switch....... 100
preparing to start............ 93
starting................. 94
starting after a collision........ 100
storing your vehicle........195, 197
Engine block heater............ 97
Engine coolant............. 155
checking and adding......... 155
checking hoses............ 159
disposal...........146, 152, 162
drain and flush............ 159
preparing for storage......... 197
proper solution........146, 152, 162
recovery reservoir........... 155
temperature gauge........... 17
Engine coolant temperature gauge..... 17
description............... 17
mechanical............... 17
Engine coolant temperature
guage:electronic............. 17
Engine fan............... 146
Engine:idle speed control.......... 96
Engine knocking............. 177
Engine oil............... 149
changing oil and oil filter.....150, 152
checking and adding......... 150
check oil warning light......... 11
dipstick............... 150
disposal...........146, 152, 162
engine oil pressure warning light..... 11
filter, specifications.......... 199
low oil warning light.......... 11
specifications............. 149
synthetic oil............. 149
ªbreak-inº oils............. 5
viscosity............... 149
Exhaust fumes............. 102
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 4
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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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GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) . . . 118
definition.............. 118
driving with a heavy load....... 118
H
Hazard flashers............ 45,121
Headlamps
aiming..............184±185
checking alignment.......... 185
cleaning............... 193
daytime running lights......... 46
flashing................ 47
replacing bulbs..........184±185
High beams, indicator light........ 12
High-mount brakelamp......... 191
description.............. 191
replacing the bulb.......... 191
Hood................. 148
latch location............. 148
release lever............. 148
working under the hood....... 146
Hoses, checking............. 159
I
Identification Number, Vehicle
(VIN)..............206, 213
Idle
relearning............142, 146
speed................. 96
Ignition
chime................. 16
positions of the ignition......... 44
Infant seats (see Safety seats)........ 77
Instrument panel............. 31
cleaning............... 195
lighting up panel and interior...... 41
Interval wipers.............. 48
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J
Jack.................. 132
operation.............133, 136
positioning............133, 136
storage................ 132
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 140
disconnecting cables.......... 142
K
Keys
key in ignition chime.......... 16
positions of the ignition......... 44
stuck in lock position.......... 44
L
Lamps
checking............... 184
daytime running light system...... 46
dome lamps.............. 41
flashing the lamps............ 47
hazard flashers.......... 45,121
high-mount brakelamp........ 191
instrument panel, dimming....... 41
interior lamps.............. 41
replacing bulbs............ 184
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . 45, 48
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................. 14
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 15
brake................. 9
charging system............. 11
check engine.............. 13
engine oil pressure........... 11
hazard warning light....... 45,121
high beam............... 12
lowoil................. 11
oil pressure............... 11
safety belt............... 9
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