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Lights, warning and indicator (continued)
check engine..................... 13
door ajar....................... 16
hazard warning light............... 27,108
high beam...................... 18
low fuel....................... 19
low washer fluid................. 18,26
oil pressure.................... 15,25
safety belt...................... 12
service engine soon.................. 13
speed control.................... 114
theft system..................... 39
traction control system................ 37
turn signal indicator................ 17,102
Load limits
GAWR....................... 245
GVWR....................... 245
trailer towing..................236, 246
Lubricant specifications................ 335
Luggage rack..................... 241
Lug nuts
anti-theft...................... 266
tightening sequence................. 271
Lumbar support pad.................. 149
M
Maintenance schedule and record (see separate Maintenance
Schedule and Record booklet)........... 3
Maintenance (see servicing)............... 279
Master cylinder, brakes................ 289
Methanol in fuel................... 314
Mileage, calculating fuel economy............ 316
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview mirror.......118, 122
dual electric remote control............. 130
heated....................... 131
rearview...................... 129
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Mirrors (continued)
side view mirrors (manual).............. 129
side view mirrors (power).............. 130
vanity mirror, illuminated.............. 120
Motorcraft parts.................... 333
N
New vehicle break-in.................. 4
O
Octane rating..................... 312
Odometer
description.................... 22,31
trip odometer..................... 22
Oil filter....................... 288
Oil (see Engine oil).................. 286
Oil viscosity...................... 286
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system.......... 321
Overdrive....................... 231
Overseas offices.................... 347
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system........ 141
Parking brake
operation...................... 226
warning light..................... 11
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)............... 333
PCV valve, specifications................ 333
Power door locks................... 124
Power features
door locks..................... 124
lumbar support................... 149
mirrors....................... 129
seats........................ 148
windows...................... 125
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Power steering
dipstick...................... 296
driving with power steering............. 228
fluid, checking and adding.............. 296
fluid, specifications................. 335
servicing...................... 228
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems)........... 41
Rear climate control system............... 91
Rearview mirror.................... 118
Rear window..................... 125
defroster....................... 93
washer........................ 94
washer reservoir.................. 291
Refill capacities for fluids............... 334
Relays........................ 258
Remote entry system................. 139
illuminated entry.................. 143
locking/unlocking doors............... 140
panic alarm.................... 141
replacement/additional transmitters.......... 142
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult........................ 147
child........................ 186
infant.....................186, 200
Roadside assistance.................. 341
Roadside emergencies................. 247
Roof rack....................... 241
Rotating the tires................... 304
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Safe driving tips.................... 242
Safety Compliance Certification Label.......... 236
Safety information relating to automotive fuels...... 314
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts.............170, 178
center front lap belt................. 178
center rear lap belt................. 178
cleaning the safety belts............... 330
extension assembly................. 179
for children..................... 186
for infants...................186, 200
for pregnant women...............147, 169
lap and shoulder belts................ 170
lap belt....................... 178
maintenance.................... 179
replacement..................... 179
warning light and chime................ 12
Safety seats for children
and air bags..................181, 200
attaching with tether straps............. 211
automatic locking mode (retractor).......... 200
built-in child seat.................. 188
in front seat.................... 200
in rear outboard.................. 200
in rear seat..................... 200
tether anchorage hardware.............. 211
Seats
adjusting the seats, power.............. 148
child safety seats.................. 200
cleaning upholstery................. 332
head restraints................... 154
lumbar support................... 149
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Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing............. 279
servicing when you tow............... 278
Shift-lock system................... 229
Shift positions (see Gearshift).............. 228
Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints)....... 170
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints).......... 170
Side mirrors
adjusting...................... 129
heated....................... 131
Snow tires and chains................. 308
Spare tire
changing the tire.................. 259
conventional spare................. 259
Spark plugs, specifications............... 333
Special driving conditions............... 242
Specification chart, lubricants.............. 335
Speed control
resetting...................... 113
tap up/tap down.................. 113
when towing a trailer................ 239
Speedometer.................... 22,30
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle............ 217
starting a cold engine................ 218
starting your vehicle if the battery is disabled..... 272
Steering, power.................... 228
Steering wheel
horn........................ 108
locking....................... 100
tilting....................... 109
Storage compartments................. 167
cargo net...................... 134
center console................... 131
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Storing your vehicle.................. 336
Supplemental air bag readiness light........... 17
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).......... 180
T
Tachometer....................... 32
Tail lamps
bulb replacement................324, 328
cleaning...................... 331
Temperature control (see Climate control)......... 81
Tether anchor installation (see Child restraints)...... 211
Tilt steering wheel................... 109
Tires
changing...................... 259
checking the pressure................ 303
cleaning...................... 332
inspection and maintenance............. 303
replacing...................... 305
rotating...................... 304
snow tires and chains................ 308
storing your vehicle................. 338
tire grades...................305, 307
treadwear...................305, 307
wear bands..................... 305
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing).......... 246
Towing your vehicle
using wheel dollies................. 278
with a tow truck.................. 278
Traction control.................... 227
Trailer towing
tips........................ 239
trailer lamps.................... 238
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Transaxle
automatic operation................. 228
fluid, checking and adding (automatic)........ 298
lubricant specifications................ 335
Transaxle control switch................ 231
Transmitter (see Remote entry)............. 139
Trip odometer..................... 22
Turn signal
indicator lights.................. 17,102
lever........................ 102
U
Used engine oil, disposal............288, 295, 300
V
Vanity mirror..................... 120
Variable interval wipers................ 104
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).......... 343
Vehicle loading
calculating the load................. 236
understanding loading information.......... 245
Vehicle storage.................... 336
Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control)....... 81
Viscosity (see Engine oil)................ 286
Visor (see Sunvisor).................. 120
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge)........... 15
W
Warning chimes
headlamps on.................... 97
safety belt...................... 12
Warning lights (see Lights)................ 7
Warranties....................... 3
basic......................... 3
Canada....................... 3
radio......................... 80
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Warranty Information Booklet.............. 3
Washer fluid..................... 104
rear window reservoir................ 291
reservoir...................... 291
warning light................... 18,26
windshield..................... 291
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)............. 245
Wheel bearings lubricant specifications......... 335
Wheel dollies (see Towing)............... 278
Wheels
anti-theft lugnuts.................. 266
cleaning...................... 332
covers....................... 265
inspection and maintenance............. 303
Windows....................... 125
manual windows, operating............. 125
power windows, operating.............. 125
Windshield, washing.................. 104
Windshield washer fluid and wipers.......... 104
checking and adding fluid.............. 291
checking and replacing wiper blades......... 302
liftgate reservoir................... 291
low washer fluid light............... 18,26
operation...................... 104
reservoir...................... 291
specifications.................... 291
variable interval wipers............... 104
Windshield wipers and washer............. 104
Wrecker towing.................... 278
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