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Engine coolant (continued)
checking and adding................ 191
disposal...................... 178
low coolant warning light............... 22
preparing for storage................ 233
proper solution................... 178
recovery reservoir.................. 191
refill capacities................... 230
specifications.................... 231
temperature gauge.................. 19
Engine coolant temperature gauge............. 19
description...................... 19
Engine fan...................... 178
Engine:
idle speed control.................. 121
Engine knocking.................... 212
Engine oil....................... 184
changing oil and oil filter.............. 187
checking and adding................ 185
dipstick...................... 185
disposal...................... 178
engine oil pressure warning light............ 14
filter, specifications................. 229
refill capacities................... 230
specifications..................184, 231
synthetic oil.................... 184
ªbreak-inº oils.................... 5
viscosity...................... 184
Entry system
remote........................ 79
Exhaust fumes..................... 123
Extended Service Plan, Ford............... 4
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Fan ......................... 178
engine fan, avoiding injury............. 178
Flashers, hazard................... 62,149
Flat tire....................... 161
Fluid refill capacities.................. 230
Fog lamps....................... 53
Ford Extended Service Plan............... 4
Ford of Canada Customer Assistance Centre....... 244
Foreign registration.................. 245
French owner guides, how to obtain........... 3
Fuel......................... 209
calculating fuel economy............... 215
capacity...................... 230
choosing the right fuel............... 211
comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates.... 215
filling your vehicle with fuel............. 209
filter, specifications................. 229
fuel gauge...................... 19
octane rating.................... 212
quality.....................211±212
running out of fuel................. 214
safety information relating to automotive fuels..... 213
storing your vehicle................. 233
treating emergencies................. 213
Fuel cap....................... 209
removing...................... 209
replacing....................209, 211
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Fuel filter, specifications................ 229
Fuel gauge....................... 19
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start................ 149
starting after a collision............... 149
Fuse panels, instrument panel.............. 156
Fuses
charts....................... 158
checking and replacing............... 159
circuit breakers................... 160
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap)................. 209
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)............ 215
Gasoline (see Fuel)................... 209
Gauges, Mechanical
engine coolant temperature gauge........... 19
fuel gauge...................... 19
odometer....................... 21
speedometer..................... 20
tachometer...................... 21
trip odometer..................... 21
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 140
definition...................... 139
driving with a heavy load.............. 139
location...................... 139
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Lamps
bulb replacement specifications chart......... 223
checking...................... 219
daytime running light system............. 53
dome lamps..................... 54
fog lamps...................... 53
hazard flashers.................. 62,149
headlamps...................... 52
high-mount brakelamp............... 222
instrument panel, dimming.............. 54
interior lamps.................. 52,54
replacing bulbs................... 219
trailer....................... 144
Lap belts........................ 93
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag........................ 16
anti-lock brakes (ABS)................. 21
brake........................ 13
charging system................... 14
check engine..................... 18
engine oil pressure.................. 14
high beam...................... 15
low coolant...................... 22
Overdrive off indicator (automatic transaxle only).... ??
safety belt...................... 12
turn signal indicator.................. 19
Load limits...................... 139
GAWR....................... 139
GVWR....................... 139
trailer towing.................... 141
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Lubricant specifications................. 231
Luggage compartment.................. 78
Lug nuts....................... 163
anti-theft...................... 168
standard...................... 164
tightening sequence................. 167
M
Maintenance schedule and record (see separate Maintenance
Schedule and Record booklet)........... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)............... 177
Manual transaxle
backing up (reverse)................. 137
clutch....................... 136
shifting gears.................... 136
Map pockets...................... 55
Master cylinder, brakes................. 188
Mileage, calculating fuel economy............ 215
Mirrors......................... 74
side view mirrors................... 74
Moon roof....................... 67
Motorcraft parts.................... 229
N
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration..... 235
New vehicle break-in.................. 5
O
Octane rating..................... 212
Odometer........................ 21
description...................... 21
trip odometer..................... 21
Oil filter.....................187, 229
Oil (see Engine oil).................. 184
Oil viscosity...................... 184
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system.......... 219
Overseas offices.................... 245
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Spark plugs, specifications............... 229
Special driving conditions............... 145
Specification chart, lubricants.............. 231
Speed control
turning off...................... 64
when towing a trailer................ 144
Speedometer...................... 20
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle............ 117
starting a cold engine................ 118
starting after a collision............... 149
starting a warm engine............... 120
starting your vehicle if the battery is disabled..... 169
Steering, power.................... 130
Steering wheel
horn......................... 62
locking........................ 56
tilting........................ 63
Storage compartments.................. 55
center console..................... 76
Storing your vehicle.................. 232
Sunroof (moon roof)................... 67
Sun visor........................ 70
Supplemental air bag readiness light........... 16
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)........... 96
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Transaxle
automatic operation................. 130
fluid, checking and adding (automatic)........ 195
fluid, refill capacities................ 230
lubricant specifications................ 231
Transaxle control switch................ 133
Transmitter (see Remote entry).............. 79
Trip odometer...................... 21
Trunk, using the remote entry system to open....... 80
Tune-up specifications (VECI).............. 218
Turn signal....................... 59
indicator lights.................... 19
lever......................... 59
U
Used engine oil, disposal................ 178
V
Variable interval wipers................. 60
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information) decal.... 218
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)........... 239
Vehicle loading
automatic transaxles................. 140
calculating the load................. 140
manual transaxles.................. 140
understanding loading information.......... 139
Vehicle storage.................... 232
Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control)....... 47
Viscosity (see Engine oil)................ 184
Visor (see Sun visor)................... 70
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Warm engine, starting................. 120
Warning chimes
headlamps on.................... 16
key in ignition.................... 58
safety belt...................... 12
Warning lights (see Lights)................ 9
Warranties....................... 3
basic......................... 3
Canada....................... 3
radio......................... 45
Warranty Information Booklet.............. 3
Washer fluid...................... 60
reservoir...................... 189
windshield..................... 189
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)............. 139
Wheel dollies (see Towing)............... 174
Wheels
anti-theft lugnuts.................. 168
cleaning...................... 227
covers....................... 164
inspection and maintenance............. 205
lug nuts...................... 163
Windows........................ 73
manual windows, operating.............. 73
power windows, operating............... 73
Windshield, washing................... 60
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