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Gearshift
automatic operation................. 130
column-mounted.................. 130
floor-mounted................... 136
locking the gearshift.................. 56
positions....................130, 136
shifting the gears................130, 136
shift-lock...................... 131
Gearshift:
shifting the gears................130, 136
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating).......... 139
calculating..................... 140
definition...................... 139
driving with a heavy load.............. 139
location...................... 139
H
Hazard flashers................... 62,149
Headlamps
bulb specification.................. 223
checking alignment................. 220
cleaning...................... 226
daytime running lights................ 53
replacing bulbs.................219±220
turning on and off.................. 52
warning chime.................... 16
Head restraints..................... 83
High beams
indicator light.................... 15
operation....................... 60
High-mount brakelamp................ 222
description..................... 222
replacing the bulb.................. 222
Hitch......................... 143
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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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P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system......... 81
Parking brake..................... 128
operation...................... 128
warning light..................... 13
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)............... 229
PCV valve, specifications................ 229
Power door locks.................... 72
Power features
antenna....................... 44
door locks...................... 72
mirrors........................ 74
moon roof...................... 67
seats......................... 85
windows....................... 73
Power steering
dipstick...................... 194
driving with power steering............. 130
fluid, checking and adding.............. 194
fluid, refill capacity................. 230
fluid, specifications................. 231
Prop rod, hood.................... 180
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems)........... 23
Rear window...................... 73
Refill capacities for fluids............... 230
Regulations, National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration.............. 235
Remote entry system.................. 79
locking/unlocking doors................ 80
opening the trunk................... 80
panic alarm..................... 81
replacement/additional transmitters........... 82
replacing the batteries................. 81
Reporting safety defects................ 235
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Index
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult......................... 87
child........................ 100
head......................... 83
infant.....................100, 102
Roadside assistance.................. 237
Roadside emergencies................. 149
Rotating the tires................... 204
S
Safe driving tips.................... 145
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)............. 87
Safety chains, when towing a trailer........... 143
Safety Compliance Certification Label.......... 140
Safety defects, reporting................ 235
Safety information relating to automotive fuels...... 213
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts............ 89,92,94
automatic locking mode................ 91
automatic locking mode (retractor)........... 91
center front lap belt.................. 93
center rear lap belt.................. 93
cleaning the safety belts............... 225
dual locking mode retractors.............. 91
extension assembly.................. 94
for adults....................... 87
for children..................... 100
for infants...................100, 102
for pregnant women................87±88
head......................... 83
lap and shoulder belts............... 87,89
lap belt........................ 93
maintenance..................... 95
proper use...................... 87
replacement...................... 95
warning light and chime................ 12
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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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