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K
Keyless entry system
locking and unlocking doors...... 119
programming entry code....... 120
Keys
key in ignition chime......... 84
positions of the ignition........ 83
removing from the ignition...... 84
stuck in lock position......... 83
L
Lamps
autolamp delay system........ 80
checking.............. 253
daytime running light system..... 78
dome lamps............. 96
flashing the lamps.......... 86
hazard flashers............ 89
headlamps............. 79
high beams............. 86
interior lamps............ 78map lamps............. 96
replacing bulbs............ 253
trailer............... 187
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . . 85
Lap belts............... 143
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag............... 45
anti-lock brakes (ABS)......... 11
brake................ 10
charging system........... 13
check engine............ 45
engine oil pressure.......... 11
hazard warning light......... 89
high beam............. 14
overdrive off............. 46
safety belt.............. 44
turn signal indicator......... 14
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O
Octane rating............. 246
Odometer............... 16
Oil filter............224, 263
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 222
Oil viscosity.............. 222
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 253
Overdrive............... 181
Overseas offices............ 278
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system . 123
Parking brake, warning light....... 10
Parking brake and auto-release...... 10
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 263
PCV valve, specifications........ 263
Phone, cellular............. 114
Power features
antenna............... 65
doors................ 106
mirrors............... 99
moon roof.............. 97seats................ 134
windows.............. 108
Power steering
dipstick............... 233
driving with power steering...... 177
fluid, checking and adding....... 233
fluid, refill capacity.......... 264
fluid, specifications.......... 265
servicing.............. 177
Prop rod, hood............. 219
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems) . . . 49
Rear axle
lubricant specification......... 265
refill capacity............ 264
Rear window defroster......... 77
Rearview mirror............ 99
Redundant electronic gearshift indicator . . 15
Refill capacities for fluids........ 264
Regulations, National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 269
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for infants...........150, 151
head................ 131
lap and shoulder belts........ 138
lap belt............... 143
maintenance............. 145
proper use............. 138
replacement............. 145
warning light and chime....... 44
Safety seats for children......... 151
and air bags............. 151
attaching with tether straps...... 162
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . . 154
in front seat............. 151
in rear outboard........... 151
tether anchorage hardware...... 162
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)..... 138Seats................. 131
adjusting the seats, power....... 134
auto-glide.............. 136
child safety seats........... 151
cleaning upholstery.......... 262
head restraints............ 131
heated............... 135
rear seat access........... 133
reclining the seat........... 132
Service concerns............ 271
Servicing your vehicle.......... 215
precautions when servicing...... 217
servicing when you tow........ 213
Shift positions (see Gearshift)....... 177
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints)......... 138
Side mirrors
adjusting.............. 112
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310Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof).... 97
Snow tires and chains.......... 242
Spare tire............... 201
changing the tire........... 201
finding the spare........... 202
removing the spare tire........ 203
storing the flat tire.......... 205
temporary spare........... 201
Spark plugs, specifications........ 263
Specification chart, lubricants...... 265
Speed control
turning off............. 94
when towing a trailer......... 187
Speedometer.............. 16
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle..... 165
starting after a collision........ 189
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 209Steering, power............ 177
Steering wheel
horn................ 90
locking............... 83
Storage compartments, center console . . . 115
Storing your vehicle........... 266
Sunroof (moon roof)........... 97
Sun visor............... 101
Supplemental air bag readiness light.... 45
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) . . . 145
T
Tachometer.............. 17
Tail lamps
bulb replacement........... 253
cleaning............... 261
Temperature control (see Climate control) . 69
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints)......... 162
Tilt/Telescope steering column...... 91
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Tires................. 238
changing.............. 201
checking the pressure......... 238
cleaning.............. 262
inspection and maintenance...... 238
replacing.............. 240
rotating............... 239
snow tires and chains........ 242
spare tire.............. 202
storing your vehicle......... 268
tire grades............. 241
treadwear.............. 241
wear bands............. 240
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 184
Towing your vehicle.......... 213
using wheel dollies.......... 213
with a tow truck........... 213
Traction Control active light....... 12Trailer towing............. 184
calculating maximum trailer weight . . . 184
safety chains............. 186
tips................ 187
trailer brakes............ 187
trailer lamps............. 187
Transmission
automatic operation.......... 177
fluid, checking and adding....... 235
fluid, refill capacities......... 264
lubricant specifications........ 265
Transmission control switch....... 180
Trunk, using the remote entry system
to open............... 123
Trunk, power release.......... 118
Tune-up specifications (VECI)....... 252
Turn signal.............. 85
indicator lights............ 14
lever................ 85
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V
Variable interval wipers......... 86
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)
decal................ 252
Vehicle loading
automatic transmissions........ 183
calculating the load.......... 183
manual transmissions......... 183
understanding loading information . . . 182
Vehicle storage............. 266
Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate
control)............... 69
Viscosity (see Engine oil)........ 222
Visor (see Sun visor).......... 101
W
Warning chimes
headlamps on............ 15
key in ignition............ 84
safety belt.............. 44
Warning lights (see Lights)......... 7
Warranties................ 3
basic................. 3
Canada................ 3
radio................ 68
Warranty Information Booklet....... 3
Washer fluid.............. 227
windshield............. 86
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)...... 182
Wheel bearings, lubricant specifications . . 265
Wheel dollies (see Towing)....... 213
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