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E
Electrical system
circuit breakers................... 160
fuses......................151, 159
relays....................... 151
Electronic radio with cassette (see Electronic
sound system).................. 38
Electronic sound system
antenna....................... 44
tuning the radio................. 25,39
warranty and service information............ 45
Electronic stereo cassette radio (see Electronic
sound system).................. 38
Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic sound system).... 38
Emergencies, roadside
assistance..................... 237
battery acid spills................169, 199
fuel........................ 213
jump-starting.................... 169
towing....................... 174
Emergency brake (parking brake)............ 128
Emission control system................ 216
catalytic converter.................. 216
emissions warranty................ 3,216
Engine
check engine warning light.............. 18
does not start..................120, 149
fuel injected engine, starting...........117±118
fuel pump shut-off switch.............. 149
preparing to start.................. 117
refill capacities................... 230
service points.................... 181
starting...................... 118
starting after a collision............... 149
storing your vehicle................. 233
Engine block heater.................. 122
Engine coolant.................... 191
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F
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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Index
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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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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