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Jack................. 206
operation...........207, 208
positioning..........207, 208
storage............... 206
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables........... 214
disconnecting cables......... 216
K
Keyless entry system
locking and unlocking doors...... 119
programming entry code....... 121
Keys
key in ignition chime......... 63
positions of the ignition........ 62
removing from the ignition...... 63
stuck in lock position........62,63
L
Lamps
autolamp delay system........ 57
checking.............. 261daytime running light system..... 56
flashing the lamps.......... 65
hazard flashers............ 68
headlamps.............. 57
high beams............. 65
interior lamps............ 56
replacing bulbs............ 261
trailer............... 188
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal)......... 64,65
Lap belts............... 141
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag............... 15
anti-lock brakes (ABS)......... 11
anti-theft.............. 16
brake................ 10
charging system........... 13
engine oil pressure.......... 12
hazard warning light......... 68
high beam............. 15
lowoil............... 12
oil pressure............. 12
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On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 260
Overdrive............... 181
Overseas offices............ 286
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system............. 124
Parking brake............. 172
operation.............. 172
warning light............ 10
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 271
PCV valve, specifications........ 271
Phone, cellular............. 113
Power features
antenna............... 31
mirrors............... 92
moon roof.............. 91
seats................ 132
windows.............. 105
Power steering
dipstick............... 237
driving with power steering...... 177fluid, checking and adding....... 237
fluid, refill capacity.......... 272
fluid, specifications.......... 273
Prop rod, hood............. 223
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems) . . . 25
Rear axle
lubricant specification......... 273
refill capacity............ 272
Rearview mirror............ 92
Rear window, washer reservoir...... 230
Refill capacities for fluids........ 272
Regulations, National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 277
Remote entry system
arming and disarming the
anti-theft system.......... 124
locking/unlocking doors........ 123
opening the trunk.......... 123
panic alarm............. 124
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replacement/additional transmitters . . . 125
replacing the batteries........ 124
Reporting safety defects......... 277
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult.............131, 135
child................ 148
head................ 131
infant............148, 149
Reverse................ 181
Roadside emergencies.......... 191
Rotating the tires............ 247
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Safety belts (see Safety restraints)..... 135
Safety chains, when towing a trailer.... 187
Safety Compliance Certification Label . . . 183
Safety defects, reporting......... 277
Safety information relating to
automotive fuels........... 255
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts . . 137, 138, 142
automatic locking mode........ 140
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . . 140center front lap belt......... 141
center rear lap belt.......... 141
cleaning the safety belts........ 269
extension assembly.......... 142
for adults.............. 135
for children............. 148
for infants...........148, 149
for pregnant women......... 135
head................ 131
lap and shoulder belts.....135, 137
lap belt............... 141
maintenance............. 143
proper use............. 135
replacement............. 143
warning light and chime....... 10
Safety seats for children......... 149
and air bags............. 149
attaching with tether straps...... 160
automatic locking mode
(retractor)..........140, 149
in front seat............. 149
in rear outboard........... 149
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W
Warm engine, starting.......... 166
Warning chimes
headlamps on............ 15
key in ignition............ 63
safety belt.............. 10
Warning lights (see Lights)......... 7
Warranties................ 4
basic................. 4
Canada................ 4
radio................ 44
Warranty Information Booklet....... 4
Washer fluid.............. 66
rear window reservoir........ 230
reservoir.............. 230
windshield............. 230
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)...... 183Wheel bearings, lubricant specifications . . 273
Wheel dollies (see Towing)....... 217
Wheels
anti-theft lugnuts........... 210
cleaning............... 270
covers............207, 208
inspection and maintenance...... 246
lug nuts............... 207
Windows, power windows, operating . . . 105
Windshield, washing.......... 66
Windshield washer fluid and wipers.... 66
checking and adding fluid....... 230
checking and replacing wiper blades . . 242
liftgate reservoir........... 230
operation.............. 66
reservoir.............. 230
specifications............ 273
variable interval wipers........ 66
Windshield wipers and washer...... 66
Wrecker towing............ 217
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