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Index
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A
ABS warning light (see Anti-lock brake system)...... 12
Accessory position on the ignition............ 100
Additives, engine oil.................. 286
Air bag supplemental restraint system
and child safety seats..............181, 200
description...................180, 182
disposal...................... 186
driver air bag..................180, 182
indicator light..................... 17
operation...................... 182
passenger air bag.................. 182
proper seating................... 181
service and information labels............ 182
tone generator................... 186
wearing safety belts................. 180
Air cleaner filter, location............... 283
Air conditioning, manual heating and
air conditioning system.............. 83
Alarm, activating remote personal............ 141
Alcohol, in fuel.................... 314
Aluminum wheels................... 265
Antenna, radio (see Electronic sound system)...... 41,99
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)............. 292
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description..................... 223
noise........................ 223
see also Brake.................... 223
warning light..................... 12
Anti-theft lug nuts and key............... 266
Anti-theft system
arming the system.................. 145
description..................... 144
disarming an untriggered system........... 146
disarming a triggered system............. 146
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Anti-theft system (continued)
triggering...................144, 146
warning light..................... 39
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board)......... 344
Assistance (see Customer assistance).......... 341
Audio system (see Electronic sound system)........ 41
Autolamp system (see Headlamps)........... 115
Autolock (see Keyless entry).............. 143
Automatic transaxle
driving with.................... 228
fluid, adding..................298±299
fluid, checking................... 298
fluid, refill capacities................ 334
fluid, specification.................. 335
B
Backing up...................... 230
Basic vehicle warranty.................. 3
Battery
acid, treating emergencies............273, 301
battery saver.................... 139
charging system warning light............. 15
how to service................... 300
jumping a disabled battery.............. 272
maintenance-free.................. 300
proper disposal, recycling.............. 301
servicing...................... 300
when storing your vehicle.............. 338
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Index
Brake fluid...................... 289
brake warning light.................. 11
checking and adding................ 289
description..................... 289
specifications..................289, 335
Brakelamp, bulb replacement.............. 324
Brakes
adjustment..................... 223
anti-lock...................... 223
anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light....... 12
applying the brakes................. 225
brake warning light.................. 11
fluid, checking and adding.............. 289
fluid, refill capacities................ 289
fluid, specifications...............289, 335
front disc...................... 223
if brakes do not grip well.............. 225
lubricant specifications................ 335
master cylinder................... 289
new brake linings................... 4
noise......................223, 225
parking...................... 226
power braking................... 223
servicing....................225, 289
stopping distances................225, 242
when storing your vehicle.............. 338
Brake-shift interlock.................. 229
Break-in period..................... 4
Brights (high beams)................... 18
Built-in child seat, operation.............. 188
Bulbs, replacing
headlamps..................... 322
specifications.................... 328
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C
Canada, customer assistance.............. 349
Canada, warranty information.............. 3
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP) . . . 349
Capacities for refilling fluids.............. 334
Carbon monoxide in exhaust.............. 220
Cargo net....................... 134
Car seats for children (see Child safety seats)...... 200
Cassette tape player (see Electronic
sound system)............. 54,58,71,75
Catalytic converter.................. 318
CD player (see Electronic sound system).......... 47
Chains, tires..................... 308
Changing a tire.................... 259
Charging system warning light.............. 15
Childproof locks.................... 122
Child safety restraints................. 186
built-in child seat.................. 188
child safety belts.................. 199
child safety seats.................. 200
Child safety seats
and air bags..................181, 200
attaching with tether straps............. 211
automatic locking mode (retractor).......... 200
built-in child seat.................. 188
in front seat..................181, 200
in rear outboard seat................ 200
in rear seat..................... 200
tether anchorage hardware.............. 211
Chime
headlamps on.................... 97
safety belt...................... 12
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Coolant (see Engine coolant) (continued)
refill capacities................... 334
specifications..................293, 335
temperature gauge................ 21,29
warnings...................... 292
Cooling fan...................... 279
Cupholder(s)...................... 99
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.)......... 342
Customer Assistance Centre, Ford of Canada...... 349
D
Daytime running light system.............. 97
Defrost
rear window..................... 93
windshield...................... 85
Dipstick....................... 287
automatic transaxle fluid............... 298
engine oil..................... 287
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)............. 278
Dispute Settlement Board............... 344
Doors........................ 121
door ajar warning light................ 16
lubricant specifications................ 335
Driving under special conditions
bad weather.................... 243
heavy load..................... 245
high speed..................... 243
high water..................... 244
slippery roads................... 243
tips for safe driving................. 242
towing a trailer................... 246
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Index
E
Electrical system
fuses........................ 250
operating when the engine is off........... 100
relays....................... 258
Electronic radio with cassette
(see Electronic sound system)........... 71
Electronic sound system
antenna....................... 99
tuning the radio................ 43,54,72
warranty and service information............ 80
Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system)........... 71
Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic sound system).... 71
Emergencies, roadside
assistance...................... 341
battery acid spills................273, 302
fuel........................ 314
jump-starting.................... 272
towing....................... 278
Emergency brake (parking brake)............ 226
Emission control system................ 318
catalytic converter.................. 318
emissions warranty.............. 3,318, 320
Engine
check engine warning light............... 13
does not start.................... 247
fuel injected engine, starting............. 217
fuel pump shut-off switch.............. 247
preparing to start.................. 217
service points.................... 283
storing your vehicle................. 336
Engine block heater.................. 220
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Engine coolant
checking and adding................ 292
checking hoses................... 296
disposal..................288, 295, 300
drain and flush................... 296
preparing for storage................ 338
proper solution...............288, 294, 300
recovery reservoir................283, 292
specifications.................... 335
temperature gauge................ 21,29
Engine coolant temperature gauge
description.................... 21,29
mechanical...................... 21
Engine fan...................... 279
Engine knocking................... 313
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter.............. 288
checking and adding................ 287
dipstick...................... 287
disposal..................288, 295, 300
engine oil pressure warning light.......... 15,25
filter, specifications................. 333
refill capacities................... 334
specifications.................... 286
synthetic oil.................... 286
ªbreak-inº oils.................... 4
viscosity...................... 287
Entry system
illuminated..................... 143
keyless....................... 136
remote....................... 139
Exhaust fumes.................... 220
Extended Service Plan, Ford............... 4
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Index
F
Fan, engine fan, avoiding injury............. 279
Federal Communications Commission........... 79
Flashers, hazard.................... 108
Flashing the lights................... 103
Flat tire........................ 259
Fluid refill capacities.................. 334
Foglamps........................ 96
Ford Dispute Settlement Board............. 344
Ford Extended Service Plan................ 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada............ 349
Ford of Canada Customer Assistance Centre....... 349
Foreign registration.................. 347
French owner guides, how to obtain............ 3
Fuel
calculating fuel economy............... 316
capacity...................... 334
choosing the right fuel................ 312
filling your vehicle with fuel............. 310
filter, specifications................. 333
fuel gauge.................... 19,28
improving fuel economy............... 317
low fuel warning light................. 19
octane rating.................... 312
quality....................... 313
running out of fuel................. 316
safety information relating to automotive fuels..... 314
storing your vehicle................. 337
treating emergencies................. 314
Fuel and distance computer
average economy................... 35
English/metric button................. 33
instant economy.................... 34
reset button...................... 33
select button..................... 33
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