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Index
Climate control system.................. 64
Clock........................ 34,55
Clutch
fluid........................ 263
fluid reservoir.................261, 263
operation while driving............... 170
recommended shift speeds.............. 173
shifting the gears.................. 171
specifications.................... 313
Cold engine starting.................. 148
Combination lap and shoulder belts.........110, 112
Controls
mirrors........................ 86
power seat..................... 109
Convenience kit in cargo area.............. 229
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding................ 265
preparing for storage................ 309
specifications.................... 313
temperature gauge.................. 22
warnings...................... 265
Cooling fan...................... 250
Crankcase emission filter................ 311
Customer Assistance Centre, Ford of Canada....... 324
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Daytime running light system.............. 63
Defects, reporting................... 315
Defrost, windshield................. 67,70
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid...........271, 273
engine oil..................... 258
power steering fluid................. 268
Disabled vehicle (see Towing).............. 242
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Panic alarm feature, remote entry system......... 94
Parking brake
operation...................... 160
warning light..................... 10
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)............... 311
PCV valve, specifications................ 311
Power distribution box (see Fuses)........... 223
Power door locks.................... 84
Power features
door locks...................... 84
mirrors........................ 86
seats........................ 109
windows....................... 84
Power steering
dipstick...................... 268
driving with power steering............. 162
fluid, checking and adding.............. 268
fluid, specifications................. 313
servicing...................... 162
Prop rod, hood.................... 251
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Radio (see Electronic sound systems)........... 27
Rear anti-lock brakes................. 155
description..................... 155
Rear axle
lubricant specification................ 313
traction lok..................... 170
Rear window...................... 84
Regulations, National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration................. 315
Relays........................ 225
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Spare tire
changing the tire................227, 230
conventional spare...............227, 229
finding the spare.................. 229
removing the spare tire............... 229
storing the flat tire...............229, 233
temporary spare................... 227
Spark plugs, specifications............... 311
Special notice
E-4WD vehicles.................... 5
four wheel drive vehicles............... 5
Special Notice:four-wheel drive vehicles......... 186
Specification chart, lubricants.............. 313
Speed control
turning off...................... 80
when towing a trailer................ 213
Speedometer...................... 24
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle............ 147
starting a cold engine................ 148
starting after a collision............... 150
starting a warm engine............... 148
starting your vehicle if the battery is disabled..... 237
Steering, power.................... 162
Steering wheel
locking........................ 73
tilting........................ 79
Storing your vehicle.................. 307
Supplemental air bag readiness light........... 12
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).......... 122
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Tailgate........................ 82
Tail lamps
bulb replacement.................. 298
cleaning...................... 306
Temperature control (see Climate control)......... 64
Tether anchor installation (see Child restraints)...... 143
Tilt steering wheel.................... 79
Tires
changing...................... 227
checking the pressure................ 279
cleaning...................... 287
inspection and maintenance............. 279
replacing...................... 282
rotating...................... 281
snow tires and chains................ 286
spare tire....................227, 229
storing your vehicle................. 309
tire grades..................... 282
treadwear..................... 282
wear bands..................... 282
wheel and tire matching............... 286
Towing your vehicle
using wheel dollies................. 242
with a tow truck.................. 242
Traction control.................... 170
Traction-lok rear axle................. 170
Trailer towing
calculating maximum trailer weight.......... 196
safety chains.................... 212
trailer brakes.................... 212
trailer lamps.................... 213
Transfer case
fluid checking................... 274
lever operated................... 179
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