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Doors.................. 79
lubricant specifications........ 267
Driving under special conditions..... 177
bad weather............. 177
heavy load.............. 170
high water.............. 179
slippery roads............ 177
tips for safe driving.......... 177
towing a trailer............ 173
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Electrical system
circuit breakers............ 189
fuses..............181, 188
operating when the engine is off..... 65
power point outlet........... 63
Electronic sound system
tuning the radio.......... 26,42
warranty and service information.... 54
Electronic stereo cassette radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 26
Emergencies, roadside
assistance.............. 275
battery acid spills........... 201
fuel................. 249
jump-starting............. 200
towing................ 207
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 159
Emission control system......... 252
catalytic converter.......... 252
emissions warranty......... 4,252
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Engine
check engine warning light....... 17
does not start...........152, 190
fuel injected engine, starting....149±150
fuel pump shut-off switch....... 190
preparing to start........... 149
refill capacities............ 266
service points............. 213
starting................ 150
starting after a collision........ 190
storing your vehicle........268±269
Engine block heater........... 153
Engine coolant............. 224
checking and adding......... 224
checking hoses............ 226
disposal...........210, 219, 236
drain and flush............ 228
low coolant warning light........ 14
preparing for storage......... 270
proper solution........210, 219, 236
recovery reservoir.........213, 224
refill capacities............ 266
specifications............. 267
temperature gauge........... 18
Engine coolant temperature gauge..... 18
description............... 18
mechanical.............18±19
Engine coolant temperature
guage:electronic............. 18
Engine fan............... 210
Engine oil............... 216
changing oil and oil filter.....217, 219
checking and adding......... 217
dipstick............... 217
disposal...........210, 219, 236
engine oil pressure gauge........ 22
filter, specifications.......... 265
refill capacities............ 266
specifications...........216, 267
synthetic oil............. 216
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Engine oil (continued)
ªbreak-inº oils............. 6
viscosity............... 216
Entry system, remote........... 97
Exhaust fumes............. 154
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 4
F
Fan.................. 210
engine fan, avoiding injury...... 210
Federal Communications Commission.... 54
Flashers, hazard.............. 71
Flashing the lights............. 68
Flat tire................ 191
Floor mats................ 91
Fluid refill capacities.......... 266
Foglamps................. 84
Ford Customer Assistance Center..... 277
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...... 278
Ford Extended Service Plan........ 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 283
Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance Centre........... 283
Foreign registration........... 284
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel.................. 246
capacity............... 266
choosing the right fuel........ 247
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 246
filter, specifications.......... 265
fuel filler door release lever...... 246
fuel gauge............... 18
octane rating............. 247
quality..............247±248
running out of fuel.......... 250
safety information relating to
automotive fuels.......... 249
storing your vehicle.......... 269
treating emergencies......... 249
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Fuel cap................ 246
removing............... 246
replacing............... 246
Fuel filler door............. 246
remote release............ 246
Fuel filter, specifications......... 265
Fuel gauge................ 18
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start......... 190
starting after a collision........ 190
Fuse panels
engine compartment.......... 185
high current fuse panel........ 186
instrument panel.........181, 188
Fuses
charts..............183, 188
checking and replacing........ 188
circuit breakers............ 189
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap).......... 246
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)..... 247
Gasoline (see Fuel)............ 246
Gauges, Electronic
engine coolant temperature gauge.... 18
fuel gauge............... 18
odometer................ 20
speedometer.............. 20
Gauges, Mechanical
engine coolant temperature gauge.... 18
engine oil pressure gauge........ 22
fuel gauge............... 18
odometer................ 20
speedometer.............. 20
tachometer............... 21
trip odometer.............. 20
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Roadside assistance........... 275
Roadside emergencies.......... 181
Rotating the tires............ 240
S
Safe driving tips............ 177
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)..... 111
Safety chains, when towing a trailer . . . 175
Safety information relating to
automotive fuels........... 249
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts . . . 114±115, 117
automatic locking mode......116, 118
automatic locking mode (retractor) . 116, 118
cleaning the safety belts........ 262
extension assembly.......... 123
for adults.............. 111
for children............. 128
for infants............128, 130
for pregnant women.....105, 111±112
head................. 103
lap and shoulder belts......111, 114
maintenance............. 123
proper use.............. 111
replacement............. 123
warning light and chime........ 13
Safety seats for children......... 130
and air bags.......116, 118, 129±131
automatic locking mode
(retractor).....116, 118, 130±131, 139
in front seat............. 130
in front seat, convertible........ 131
in front seat, coupe.......... 139
in rear outboard.......130±131, 139
in rear seat.............. 130
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