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Index
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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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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Index
Hood......................... 180
latch location.................... 180
lubrication specifications............... 231
release lever.................... 180
working under the hood............... 178
Horn.......................... 62
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN).......... 239
Idle
relearning..................... 173
speed....................... 121
Ignition
chime........................ 58
positions of the ignition................ 56
removing the key................... 57
Infant seats (see Safety seats)............100, 102
Instrument panel.................... 7
lighting up panel and interior............. 54
Interval wipers..................... 60
J
Jack......................... 162
operation....................163±164
positioning...................163±164
storage....................... 162
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables................... 171
disconnecting cables................. 173
K
Keys
key in ignition chime................. 58
positions of the ignition................ 56
removing from the ignition.............. 57
stuck in lock position................. 56
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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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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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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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