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Center Console Storage (If equipped)
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To open the center console storage bin, push the
button and slide the lid back. When it is back as
far as it will go, push the button and lift the lid.
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Cupholders
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The cupholders are located inside the center
console storage bin. The driver cupholder is
integrated in the storage bin. To use the
passenger cupholder, rotate it upward then twist
the cupholder until it is in a horizontal position.
When the passenger cupholder is not in use,
twist it back to the vertical position and rotate it
into the storage bin.
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NOTE: Do not place heavy objects in the
cupholders.
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Using the cupholders
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278 Index
Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
interior................ 233
interior lamps............. 233
plastic parts............. 231
polishing............... 230
rear windows.............. 56
rustproofing............. 231
safety belts.............. 234
tail lamps.............. 232
upholstery and interior trim...... 233
washing............... 230
waxing................ 230
wheels................ 232
windows................ 56
Clock................. 27,43
Clutch
fluid reservoir............ 193
operation while driving........ 147
recommended shift speeds....... 150
shifting the gears........... 148
Cold engine starting........... 127
Combination lap and shoulder belts . . 98, 100
Compact disc player (see Electronic
sound system)........... 22,28
Compact disc radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 22
Console, description............ 80
Controls, mirrors............. 78
Convenience kit in cargo area...... 169
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding......... 196
preparing for storage......... 236
temperature gauge........... 18
warnings............... 196
Cooling fan............... 184
Crankcase emission filter......... 237
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.) . . 247
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada............ 252
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Storage compartments (continued)
center console............. 80
map pockets.............. 80
Storing your vehicle........... 234
Sunroof (moon roof)............ 74
Supplemental air bag readiness light.... 11
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) . . . 104
T
Tachometer
mechanical cluster........... 19
Tail lamps
bulb replacement........... 225
cleaning............... 232
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 49
Testing the warning lights........ 126
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints)......... 122
Tires
changing............... 167
checking the pressure......... 208
cleaning............... 232
inspection and maintenance....208, 210
replacing............... 211
rotating............... 210
snow tires and chains......... 214
spare tire.............. 169
storing your vehicle.......... 236
tire grades.............. 211
treadwear.............. 211
wear bands............. 211
wheel and tire matching........ 212
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 153
Towing your vehicle
using wheel dollies.......... 179
with a tow truck........... 179
Transaxle
automatic operation.......... 138
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic)............ 201
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