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Index
359
A
ABS warning light (see Anti-lock brake system)...... 12
Accessory position on the ignition............. 91
Additives, engine oil.................. 276
Air bag supplemental restraint system......167±168, 188
and child safety seats............168, 187±188
description...................167, 169
disposal...................... 173
driver air bag..................167, 169
indicator light..................... 17
operation...................... 169
passenger air bag.................. 169
proper seating................... 168
service and information labels............ 169
tone generator................... 173
wearing safety belts................. 167
Air cleaner filter, location............... 273
Air conditioning, manual heating and air
conditioning system............... 73
Alarm, activating remote personal............ 128
Antenna, radio (see Electronic sound system)...... 29,90
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)............. 282
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description..................... 211
see also Brake.................... 211
warning light..................... 12
Anti-theft lug nuts and key............... 254
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Built-in child seat, operation.............. 175
Bulbs, replacing
headlamps..................... 311
specifications.................... 318
C
Canada, customer assistance.............. 339
Canada, warranty information.............. 3
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP) . . . 339
Capacities for refilling fluids.............. 324
Carbon monoxide in exhaust.............. 208
Cargo net....................... 124
Car seats for children (see Child safety seats)...... 187
Cassette tape player
(see Electronic sound system)...... 43,48,60,63
Catalytic converter.................. 307
CD player (see Electronic sound system).......... 36
Changing a tire.................... 247
Charging system warning light.............. 15
Childproof locks.................... 110
Child safety restraints................. 174
built-in child seat.................. 175
child safety belts.................. 186
child safety seats.................. 187
Child safety seats................... 187
and air bags................168, 187±188
attaching with tether straps............. 199
automatic locking mode (retractor).......... 187
built-in child seat.................. 175
in front seat................168, 187±188
in rear outboard seat................ 187
in rear seat..................... 187
tether anchorage hardware.............. 199
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Index
Chime
headlamps on..................... 88
safety belt...................... 12
Cleaning your vehicle................. 319
CD player and discs.................. 39
chrome and aluminum parts............. 320
exterior....................... 319
exterior lamps................... 320
fabric....................... 321
headlamps..................... 320
instrument panel.................71,320
instrument panel lens................ 320
interior....................... 321
interior lamps.................... 321
plastic parts.................... 320
polishing...................... 319
rustproofing.................... 320
safety belts..................... 320
tail lamps..................... 320
upholstery and interior trim............. 321
washing...................... 319
waxing....................... 319
wheels....................... 322
Climate control system
air conditioning.................... 71
heating........................ 71
Clock...................... 35,51,66
Cold engine starting.................. 206
Combination lap and shoulder belts........... 159
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Index
K
Keys
positions of the ignition................ 91
removing from the ignition.............. 92
stuck in lock position................. 92
L
Lamps
autolamp delay system............... 104
bulb replacement specifications chart......... 318
daytime running light system............. 88
dome lamps.................... 105
flashing the lamps................... 95
fog lamps...................... 87
hazard flashers................... 100
headlamps...................... 86
high beams...................... 94
illuminated entry system............... 130
illuminated mirrors................. 108
instrument panel, dimming............... 89
interior lamps..................... 89
map lamps..................... 106
trailer....................... 226
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal).......... 93
Lap belts....................... 165
Liftgate........................ 122
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag........................ 17
anti-lock brakes (ABS)................. 12
anti-theft....................... 27
brake........................ 11
charging system.................... 15
door ajar....................... 17
hazard warning light................ 100
high beam...................... 18
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Lights, warning and indicator (continued)
low fuel....................... 20
low washer fluid................... 19
oil pressure...................... 16
safety belt...................... 12
theft system..................... 27
traction control system................ 25
turn signal indicator................ 17,93
Load limits
GAWR....................... 233
GVWR....................... 233
trailer towing..................224, 234
Lubricant specifications................ 325
Luggage rack..................... 229
Lug nuts
anti-theft...................... 254
tightening sequence................. 260
Lumbar support pad.................. 137
M
Maintenance schedule and record (see separate Maintenance
Schedule and Record booklet)........... 3
Maintenance (see servicing)............... 269
Mileage, calculating fuel economy............ 305
Mirrors........................ 117
automatic dimming rearview mirror......... 107
dual electric remote control............. 118
side view mirrors (manual)............. 117
vanity mirror, illuminated.............. 108
Motorcraft parts.................... 323
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R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems)........... 29
Rear climate control system............... 82
Rearview mirror.................... 107
Rear window..................... 113
defroster....................... 83
washer........................ 85
washer reservoir.................. 281
Refill capacities for fluids............... 324
Relays........................ 246
Remote entry system................. 126
illuminated entry.................. 130
locking/unlocking doors............... 127
panic alarm.................... 128
replacement/additional transmitters.......... 129
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult........................ 135
child........................ 174
infant.....................174, 187
Roadside assistance.................. 331
Roadside emergencies................. 235
Roof rack....................... 229
Rotating the tires................... 295
S
Safe driving tips.................... 230
Safety Compliance Certification Label.......... 223
Safety information relating to automotive fuels...... 303
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts............159, 165
center front lap belt................. 165
center rear lap belt................. 165
cleaning the safety belts............... 320
extension assembly................. 166
for children..................... 174
for infants...................174, 187
for pregnant women..............135, 158
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Index
Safety restraints (continued)
lap and shoulder belts................ 159
lap belt....................... 165
maintenance.................... 166
replacement..................... 166
warning light and chime................ 12
Safety seats for children................ 187
and air bags................168, 187±188
attaching with tether straps............. 199
automatic locking mode (retractor).......... 187
built-in child seat.................. 175
in front seat.................... 187
in rear outboard.................. 187
in rear seat..................... 187
tether anchorage hardware.............. 199
Seats......................... 135
adjusting the seats, power.............. 136
child safety seats.................. 187
cleaning upholstery................. 321
head restraints................... 141
lumbar support................... 137
Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing.............. 269
servicing when you tow............... 268
Shift-lock system................... 217
Shift positions (see Gearshift).............. 216
Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints)....... 159
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints)........... 159
Side mirrors...................... 117
adjusting....................117±118
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U
Used engine oil, disposal............278, 285, 290
V
Vanity mirror..................... 108
Variable interval wipers................. 95
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).......... 333
Vehicle loading
calculating the load................. 223
understanding loading information.......... 233
Vehicle storage.................... 326
Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control)....... 71
Viscosity (see Engine oil)................ 276
Visor (see Sunvisor).................. 108
W
Warning chimes
headlamps on.................... 88
safety belt...................... 12
Warning lights (see Lights)................ 7
Warranties....................... 3
basic......................... 3
Canada....................... 3
radio......................... 69
Warranty Information Booklet.............. 3
Washer fluid...................... 95
rear window reservoir................ 281
reservoir...................... 281
warning light..................... 19
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