wheels ......................................189
windows ..................................191
wiper blades ............................190
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............19
Clock ................................30, 37, 46
Compass, electronic ....................57
calibration .................................59
set zone adjustment .................58
Console
overhead ....................................56
Controls
power seat .................................67
Coolant
checking and adding ..............151
refill capacities ................155, 193
specifications ..................196, 199
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................50
Customer Assistance ................121
Ford accessories
for your vehicle ......................210
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................203
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............209
Getting roadside assistance ...121
Getting the
service you need ....................203
Ordering additional
owner's literature ...................214
The Dispute
Settlement Board ...................206
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............209D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................18
Dipstick
automatic
transmission fluid ...................158
engine oil .................................146
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........196
Driveline universal joint
and slip yoke .............................160
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................120
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................138
Emission control system ..........180
Engine ........................................199
check engine/
service engine soon light .........10
cleaning ...................................189
coolant .....................................151
diesel ...........................................5
fail-safe coolant ......................156
idle speed control ...................161
lubrication
specifications ..................196, 199
refill capacities ........................193
service points ..........................146
starting after a collision .........122
Engine block heater .................100
Engine oil ..................................146
checking and adding ..............146
dipstick ....................................146
filter, specifications ........148, 192
Index
217
recommendations ...................148
refill capacities ........................193
specifications ..................196, 199
Exhaust fumes ..........................101
F
Fail safe cooling ........................156
Fluid capacities .........................193
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................105
Fuel ............................................172
calculating fuel economy .......177
cap ...........................................176
capacity ...................................193
choosing the right fuel ...........174
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................180
detergent in fuel .....................175
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................172, 176±177
filter, specifications ........176, 192
fuel pump shut-off switch .....122
gauge .........................................15
improving fuel economy ........177
octane rating ...................174, 199
quality ......................................175
running out of fuel .................175
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................172
Fuses ..................................124±125
G
Garage door opener ....................56
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............176
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................177Gauges .........................................14
battery voltage gauge ...............16
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................15
engine oil pressure gauge ........16
fuel gauge ..................................15
odometer ...................................16
speedometer .............................14
trip odometer ............................17
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .....109
calculating ...............................111
definition .................................109
driving with a heavy load ......109
location ....................................109
GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) .............109
calculating .......................109, 111
definition .................................109
driving with a heavy load ......109
location ....................................109
H
Hazard flashers .........................122
Headlamps ...................................18
aiming ......................................187
bulb specifications ..................186
daytime running lights .............18
flash to pass ..............................19
high beam ...........................13, 18
replacing bulbs ...............182±183
turning on and off ....................18
warning chime ..........................14
Heating ........................................19
auxiliary heater and air
conditioner ................................25
heater only system ...................19
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................21
Index
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