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Index 373
Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system)...... 42
Emergencies, roadside
battery acid spills.........250, 287
fuel................. 297
jump-starting............. 249
towing................ 254
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 149
Emission control system......... 302
catalytic converter.......... 302
emissions warranty....... 4,302, 304
Engine
check engine warning light....... 17
diesel................. 7
does not start............ 223
fuel injected engine, starting....137, 139
fuel pump shut-off switch....... 223
preparing to start.........137±138
refill capacities............ 318
service points............ 261
starting............... 139
starting after a collision........ 223
storing your vehicle........330±331
Engine block heater........... 142
Engine coolant............. 274
checking and adding......... 274
disposal...........268, 277, 284
preparing for storage......... 331
proper solution......268, 276±277, 284
recovery reservoir........261, 275
refill capacities............ 318
specifications...........277, 324
temperature gauge........... 21
Engine coolant temperature gauge..... 21
description............... 21
mechanical............... 21
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GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 184
definition............175, 182
driving with a heavy load....... 175
location............... 182
Gearshift
automatic operation.......... 152
column-mounted........... 152
floor-mounted............ 159
gearshift override.........140, 154
locking the gearshift.......... 67
manual operation........... 158
positions.............152, 159
shifting the gears.........152, 159
shift-lock.............140, 154
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) . . . 175
calculating.............. 184
definition............175, 182
driving with a heavy load....... 175
location............... 182
H
Hazard flashers.............. 74
Headlamps
aiming................ 307
checking alignment.......... 307
cleaning............... 314
daytime running lights......... 63
flashing................ 72
high beam............... 72
replacing bulbs..........307±308
turning on and off........... 62
warning chime............. 21
Heavy duty front suspension package . . . 215
High beams
indicator light............. 20
operation............. 62,72
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K
Keys
key in ignition chime.......... 69
positions of the ignition......... 67
removing from the ignition....... 69
stuck in lock position........67±68
L
Lamps
cargo lamps.............. 64
checking............... 307
combination cargo and brakelamp.... 65
courtesy lamps............. 64
daytime running light system...... 63
dome lamps.............. 64
flashing the lamps........... 72
fog lamps............... 86
hazard flashers............. 74
headlamps............... 62
high beams.............. 72
high-mount brakelamp........ 310
illuminated entry system........ 92
instrument panel, dimming....... 64
interior lamps........... 62,64
map lamps............... 66
replacing bulbs............ 307
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . . . 71
Lap belts................ 114
Lights, warning and indicator
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 16
brake................. 15
charging system............ 18
check engine.............. 17
engine oil pressure........... 19
four-wheel drive........... 166
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Lights, warning and indicator (continued)
hazard warning light.......... 74
high beam............... 20
oil pressure............... 19
overdrive off............. 153
rear ABS................ 16
safety belt............... 17
service engine soon........... 17
testing the warning lights....... 138
turn signal indicator........... 71
Load limits............... 175
GAWR................ 175
GVWR................ 175
trailer towing............. 178
Locking hubs
lever operated with automatic..... 167
lever operated with manual...... 170
Lubricant specifications......... 324
Lug nuts................ 240
standard............... 243
tightening sequence......240, 247±248
Lumbar support, seats.......... 106
Lumbar support pad........... 106
M
Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance Schedule
and Record booklet)........... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 257
Manual transmission
clutch..............158, 270
driving................ 158
fluid, checking and adding....... 285
fluid capacities............ 318
lubricant specifications......... 324
shifting gears............. 159
shift speeds.............. 161
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Master cylinder, brakes......... 268
Methanol in fuel............ 297
Mileage, calculating fuel economy.... 300
Mirrors.................. 79
dual electric remote control....... 81
rearview................ 79
side view mirrors............ 79
side view mirrors (manual)....... 79
side view mirrors (power)........ 81
Motorcraft parts............. 317
N
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 333
New vehicle break-in........... 9
O
Octane rating............295±296
Odometer................ 24
description............... 24
trip odometer............. 24
Off road driving, 4-wheel drive..... 172
Oil filter..............267, 317
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 264
Oil viscosity.............. 264
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 306
Order forms, service information...... 31
Overdrive............... 155
Overseas offices............. 342
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system . . 90
Parking brake
operation.............. 149
warning light.............. 15
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 317
PCV valve, specifications........ 317
Power door locks............. 84
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Power features
door locks............... 84
lumbar support............ 106
mirrors............... 79,81
seats................. 105
windows..............84±85
Power point electrical outlet........ 66
Power steering
dipstick............... 280
driving with power steering...... 151
fluid, checking and adding....... 280
fluid, refill capacity.......... 318
fluid, specifications.......... 324
servicing............... 151
Prop rod, hood............. 260
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems).... 27
Rear anti-lock brakes........... 146
description.............. 146
Rear axle
lubricant specification......... 324
refill capacity............. 318
traction lok.............. 220
Rear window............... 84
washer reservoir........... 271
Refill capacities for fluids........ 318
Regulations, National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 333
Remote entry system............ 89
illuminated entry............ 92
locking/unlocking doors......... 89
panic alarm............... 90
replacement/additional transmitters.... 92
replacing the batteries.......... 91
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Index 383
Reporting safety defects......... 333
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult............... 95,107
child................. 120
infant..............120, 122
Roadside emergencies.......... 223
Rotating the tires............ 288
S
Safe driving tips............ 218
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)..... 107
Safety Compliance Certification Label.... 7
Safety defects, reporting......... 333
Safety information relating to
automotive fuels........... 297
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts....... 111
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . . 110
center front lap belt.......... 114
center rear lap belt.......... 114
cleaning the safety belts........ 314
dual locking mode retractors...... 109
extension assembly.......... 119
for adults.............. 107
for children............. 120
for infants............120, 122
for pregnant women........ 96,107
lap and shoulder belts......107, 111
lap belt............... 114
maintenance............. 135
proper use.............. 107
replacement............. 135
untwisting or unjamming the safety belt 116
warning light and chime........ 17
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384 Index
Safety seats for children......... 122
and air bags............. 122
attaching with tether straps...... 133
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . . 122
in front seat............. 122
in rear outboard........... 122
in rear seat.............. 122
tether anchorage hardware....... 133
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)...... 107
Seats................... 95
adjusting the seat, manual........ 95
adjusting the seats, power....... 105
child safety seats........... 122
cleaning upholstery.......... 314
lumbar support............ 106
reclining the seat............ 95
seatback release........... 95,99
Serial number (VIN)............ 7
Service concerns............. 336
Servicing your vehicle.......... 257
precautions when servicing...... 258
servicing when you tow........ 254
Shift-lock system..........140, 154
Shift positions (see Gearshift).....152, 159
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints).......107, 111
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints).... 111
Side mirrors............... 79
adjusting................ 81
Snowplowing.............. 215
Snow tires and chains.......... 292
Spare tire
changing the tire.........236, 240
conventional spare........236±237
finding the spare........... 237
removing the spare tire........ 237
storing the flat tire........237, 243
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