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312
checking and adding......... 227
check oil warning light........ 12
dipstick............... 227
disposal............220, 240
engine oil pressure warning light.... 12
filter, specifications.......... 271
low oil warning light......... 12
refill capacities............ 272
specifications.........226, 273
synthetic oil............. 226
viscosity.............. 226
F
Fan.................. 221
engine fan, avoiding injury...... 221
Flashers, hazard............ 68
Flashing the lights........... 65
Flat tire................ 205
Fluid refill capacities.......... 272
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...... 280
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 284
Ford of Canada CustomerAssistance Centre........... 284
Foreign registration........... 286
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel................. 251
calculating fuel economy....... 256
capacity............... 272
choosing the right fuel........ 253
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates......... 257
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 251
filter, specifications.......... 271
fuel filler door release lever...... 251
fuel gauge.............. 18
octane rating............ 253
quality............... 253
running out of fuel.......... 256
safety information relating to
automotive fuels.......... 255
storing your vehicle......... 275
treating emergencies......... 255
Fuel cap................ 251
removing.............. 251
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Fuel cap (continued)
replacing.............. 251
Fuel filler door............. 251
remote release............ 251
Fuel filter, specifications......... 271
Fuel gauge............... 18
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start......... 191
starting after a collision........ 191
Fuse panels.............. 192
engine compartment......... 198
instrument panel........... 203
Fuses
charts............192, 203
checking and replacing........ 203
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap)......... 251
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) . . 253, 254
Gasoline (see Fuel)........... 251
Gauges, Electronic
engine coolant temperature gauge . . . 17fuel gauge.............. 18
odometer.............. 17
speedometer............. 17
Gauges, Mechanical
engine coolant temperature gauge . . . 17
fuel gauge.............. 18
odometer.............. 17
speedometer............. 17
tachometer............. 17
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 184
definition.............. 183
driving with a heavy load....... 183
location............... 183
Gearshift
automatic operation.......177, 178
column-mounted........178, 179
locking the gearshift......... 62
positions.............. 178
shifting the gears........... 178
Gearshift:shifting the gears........ 178
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) . . . 183
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J
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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rear ABS.............. 11
safety belt.............. 10
service engine soon......... 14
theft system............. 16
turn signal indicator...... 14,64,65
Load limits.............. 183
GAWR............... 183
GVWR............... 183
trailer towing............ 185
Lubricant specifications......... 273
Luggage compartment.......... 116
Lug nuts............... 207
anti-theft.............. 210
standard.............. 208
tightening sequence......... 207
M
Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance Schedule
and Record booklet)........... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 219Master cylinder, brakes......... 229
Mileage, calculating fuel economy..... 257
Mirrors................ 92
automatic dimming rearview mirror . . . 92
heated............... 112
rearview.............. 92
side view mirrors.......... 92
side view mirrors (manual)...... 110
Moon roof............... 91
Motorcraft parts............ 271
N
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 277
New vehicle break-in........... 5
O
Octane rating............. 253
Odometer............... 17
description............. 17
Oil filter.............228, 271
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 226
Oil viscosity.............. 226
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Safety seats for children (continued)
in rear seat............. 149
tether anchorage hardware...... 160
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)..... 135
Seats................. 131
adjusting the seats, power....... 132
child safety seats........... 149
cleaning upholstery.......... 270
head restraints............ 131
Service concerns............ 279
Servicing your vehicle.......... 219
precautions when servicing...... 221
servicing when you tow........ 217
Shift positions (see Gearshift) . . . 178, 179
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints)......135, 137
Shoulder belts
(see Safety restraints)......137, 138
Side mirrors.............. 92
adjusting.............. 110
heated............... 112
Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof).... 91Snow tires and chains.......... 250
Spare tire............... 205
changing the tire........205, 207
conventional spare.......... 206
finding the spare........... 206
removing the spare tire........ 206
storing the flat tire.......206, 208
temporary spare........... 205
Spark plugs, specifications........ 271
Specification chart, lubricants....... 273
Speed control
turning off............. 72
when towing a trailer......... 189
Speedometer.............. 17
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle..... 165
starting a cold engine......... 166
starting after a collision........ 191
starting a warm engine........ 166
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 211
Steering, power............ 177
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Trailer towing (continued)
trailer lamps............. 188
Transaxle
automatic operation......177, 178
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic).........238, 239
fluid, refill capacities......... 272
lubricant specifications........ 273
Transaxle control switch......... 181
Trunk, using the remote entry system
to open............... 123
Tune-up specifications (VECI)...... 260
Turn signal.............. 64
indicator lights...........14,65
lever...............64,65
U
Used engine oil, disposal.....220, 240
V
Variable interval wipers......... 66
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)
decal................ 260
Vehicle loading
automatic transaxles......... 184
automatic transmissions........ 184
calculating the load.......... 184
manual transaxles.......... 184
manual transmissions......... 184
understanding loading information . . . 183
Vehicle storage............. 274
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control)....... 45,51
Viscosity (see Engine oil)........ 226
Visor (see Sun visor).......... 94
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge) . . . 13
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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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