washing ....................................231
waxing .....................................232
wheels ......................................233
windows ..................................236
wiper blades ............................234
woodtone trim ........................236
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............22
Clock ..................................41,51,64
Compass, electronic ....................86
calibration .................................88
set zone adjustment .................87
Console ........................................97
overhead ...............................83,84
rear ............................................98
Controls
power seat ...............................113
steering column ........................82
Coolant
checking and adding ..............200
refill capacities .................204,237
specifications ...................240,242
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................77
Customer Assistance ................171
Ford accessories
for your vehicle ......................252
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................245
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............251
Getting roadside assistance ...171
Getting the
service you need ....................245
Ordering additional
owner's literature ...................256
The Dispute
Settlement Board ...................248
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............251
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................21Defrost
rear window ..............................33
Dipstick
automatic
transmission fluid ...................206
engine oil .................................195
Doors
door ajar warning .....................12
lubricant specifications ..........240
Driveline universal joint
and slip yoke .............................209
Driving under special
conditions ...........................158,161
mud .....................157,158,160,161
sand ..................................158,160
snow and ice ......157,159,160,162
through water ...........158,161,165
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................185
Emission control system ..........224
Engine ........................................242
check engine/service engine
soon light ....................................8
cleaning ...................................232
coolant .....................................200
idle speed control ...................210
lubrication
specifications ...................240,242
refill capacities ........................237
service points ...................194,195
starting after a collision .........172
Engine block heater .................142
Engine oil ..................................195
checking and adding ..............195
dipstick ....................................195
filter, specifications .........198,237
recommendations ...................198
refill capacities ........................237
specifications ...................240,242
Exhaust fumes ..........................143
Floor mats ...................................99
Fluid capacities .........................237
Index
259
Foglamps .....................................21
Four-Wheel
Drive vehicles ..................11,12,154
control trac ........................33,154
description .......................155,156
driving off road ................157,160
electronic shift ..........................33
preparing to
drive your vehicle ...................147
Fuel ............................................217
calculating fuel economy ..18,221
cap ...........................................220
capacity ...................................237
choosing the right fuel ...........219
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................224
detergent in fuel .....................220
filling your vehicle
with fuel ....................217,220,221
filter, specifications .........221,237
fuel pump shut-off switch .....172
gauge .........................................16
improving fuel economy ........221
octane rating ....................219,242
quality ......................................219
running out of fuel .................220
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................217
Fuses ...................................174,175
Garage door opener ...............84,88
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............220
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................221
Gauges .........................................14
battery voltage gauge ...............16
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................14
engine oil pressure gauge ........16
fuel gauge ..................................16
odometer ...................................15
speedometer .............................14
tachometer ................................15trip odometer ............................15
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .....162
calculating ...............................165
definition .................................162
driving with a heavy load ......162
location ....................................162
GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) .............162
calculating ........................162,165
definition .................................162
driving with a heavy load ......162
location ....................................162
Hazard flashers .........................172
Head restraints .........................112
Headlamps ...................................21
aiming ......................................231
autolamp system .......................93
bulb specifications ..................230
daytime running lights .............21
flash to pass ..............................22
high beam ............................11,21
replacing bulbs .......................227
turning on and off ....................21
warning chime ..........................13
Heating ........................................22
heating and air
conditioning system .................22
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see
Garage door opener) ...88,89,90,91
Hood ..........................................193
Ignition .......................................242
positions of the ignition ...........76
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................135
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................225
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................235
cluster ...................................8,235
Index
260
