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326needs, contact a district or owner relations office before you
leave the U.S. or Canada.
*
[HS06700(R)05/96]
Use of leaded fuel in your vehicle without a proper conversion
may damage the effectiveness of your emissions control system
and may cause engine knocking or serious engine damage. Ford
Motor Company is not responsible for any damage that is
caused by use of improper fuel.
*
[HS06800(R)06/95]
You may also have difficulty importing your vehicle back into
the U.S. if you use leaded fuel.
*
[HS06900(R)06/95]
If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or
living in Central or South America, the Caribbean, or the
Middle East, contact the nearest Ford dealership. If the
dealership cannot help you, write to:
*
[HS07000(R)10/95]
7-1/2 pica art:0040273-C
*
[HS07100(R)06/95]
If you are in other foreign countries, contact the nearest Ford
dealership. If the dealership cannot help you, they can direct
you to the appropriate Ford affiliate office.
*
[HS07200(R)06/95]
If you buy your vehicle in North America and then relocate
outside of the U.S. or Canada, register your Vehicle
Identification Number and new address with Ford Motor
Company Export Operations.
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Doors
lubricant specifications................ 313
Driveline universal joint and slip yoke......... 271
Driving under special conditions, heavy load...... 187
E
Electrical system
fuses......................218, 224
operating when the engine is off............ 73
relays....................... 225
Electronic sound system
accessory delay.................... 73
radio reception.................... 55
tuning the radio................. 29,46
warranty and service information............ 58
Emergencies, roadside
assistance..................... 317
battery acid spills................238, 277
fuel........................ 292
jump-starting.................... 237
towing....................... 242
Emergency brake (parking brake)..........158, 160
Emission control system
catalytic converter.................. 295
emissions warranty................ 3,295
Engine
check engine warning light.............. 14
does not start.................... 149
fuel injected engine, starting............. 147
fuel pump shut-off switch.............. 150
preparing to start.................. 147
service points.................... 253
starting...................... 148
starting after a collision............... 150
storing your vehicle................. 307
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F
Fan, engine fan, avoiding injury............ 250
Federal Communications Commission........... 57
Flashers, hazard.................... 217
Flat tire....................... 227
Ford Extended Service Plan............... 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada............ 324
Ford of Canada Customer Assistance Centre....... 324
Foreign registration.................. 325
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
description..................... 175
lever operated................... 179
special driving instructions.............. 186
special notice..................... 5
Four-wheeling with Ford supplement........... 5
French owner guides, how to obtain........... 3
Fuel
calculating fuel economy............... 294
choosing the right fuel............... 290
comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates.... 294
filling your vehicle with fuel............. 288
filter, specifications................. 311
fuel filler door release lever............. 288
fuel gauge...................... 22
improving fuel economy............... 294
octane rating.................... 290
quality....................... 290
running out of fuel................. 293
safety information relating to automotive fuels..... 292
storing your vehicle................. 308
treating emergencies................. 292
Fuel cap
removing...................... 288
replacing...................... 288
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Index
Fuel filler door
override, manual.................. 288
remote release................... 288
Fuel filter, specifications................ 311
Fuel gauge....................... 22
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start................ 150
starting after a collision............... 150
Fuse panels
instrument panel.................. 224
power distribution box............... 223
Fuses
charts.....................218, 224
checking and replacing............... 224
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap)................. 288
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)..........290, 294
Gasoline (see Fuel)................... 288
Gauges, Electronic
engine coolant temperature gauge........... 22
fuel gauge...................... 22
odometer....................... 25
speedometer..................... 24
Gauges, Mechanical
battery voltage gauge................. 19
charging system gauge................. 19
engine coolant temperature gauge........... 22
engine oil pressure gauge............... 20
fuel gauge...................... 22
odometer....................... 25
speedometer..................... 24
tachometer...................... 25
trip odometer..................... 25
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Index
Lubricant specifications................. 313
Lug nuts
standard...................... 233
tightening sequence................. 230
M
Maintenance schedule and record (see separate
Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet)..... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)............... 249
Manual transmission
clutch....................... 170
fluid, checking and adding.............. 274
lubricant specifications................ 313
shifting gears.................... 171
shift speeds..................... 173
Master cylinder, brakes................. 261
Mileage, calculating fuel economy............ 294
Mirrors
dual electric remote control.............. 86
side view mirrors (power)............... 86
Motorcraft parts.................... 311
N
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration..... 315
New vehicle break-in.................. 5
O
Octane rating..................... 290
Odometer
description...................... 25
trip odometer..................... 25
Oil filter.....................260, 311
Oil (see Engine oil).................. 257
Oil viscosity...................... 257
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system.......... 297
Overdrive.....................167, 169
Overseas offices.................... 325
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Index
Remote entry system
arming and disarming the anti-theft system....... 95
illuminated entry................... 97
locking/unlocking doors................ 94
panic alarm...................... 94
replacement/additional transmitters........... 97
replacing the batteries................. 95
Reporting safety defects................ 315
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult......................101, 110
child........................ 131
infant.....................131, 133
Reverse........................ 166
Roadside assistance.................. 317
Roadside emergencies................. 217
Rotating the tires................... 281
S
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)............ 110
Safety chains, when towing a trailer........... 212
Safety defects, reporting................ 315
Safety information relating to automotive fuels...... 292
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts...........112, 115, 118
automatic locking mode............... 114
automatic locking mode (retractor).......... 114
cleaning the safety belts............... 307
extension assembly................. 120
for adults...................... 110
for children..................... 131
for infants...................131, 133
for pregnant women...............103, 110
lap and shoulder belts..............110, 112
maintenance.................... 120
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