Carpeted cargo mat
Dash trim (wood grain)
Engine block heaters
Tire step
Travel equipment
Auto headlamps with DRL
Bike rack
Bumper mount bike carrier
Canoe carrier
Cell phone holder
Daytime running lights (DRL)
Factory luggage rack adaptors
Fog lights
Framed luggage covers
Hard side luggage box
Hard side ski box
Heavy-duty battery
Kayak carrier
Luggage/cargo basket
Removable luggage rack (Track rider bars)
Removable luggage rack adapters
Running boards (Molded and tubular)
Seatback organizer
Ski/snowboard carrier
Snow traction cables
Soft luggage cover
Towing mirrors (Removable and permanent)
Trailer hitch (Class III)
Trailer hitch bars and balls
Trailer hitch wiring adaptor
Customer assistance
266
Protection and appearance equipment
Air bag anti-theft locks
Cargo liners, interior
Carpet floor mats
Door edge guards
Fender flares
Flat splash guards
Front end covers (full and sport)
Hood deflectors
Inside mirror with compass display
Inside mirror with compass and temperature display
Leather steering wheel
Locking gas cap
Molded splash guards
Molded vinyl floor mats
Moonroof deflector
Outside signal mirror (requires power mirrors)
Rear air deflectors
Side window air deflectors
Spare tire lock
Truck cover
Underbody security lighting
Carpeted floor mats
Wheels
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
•When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
compliance certification label). Consult your dealer for specific weight
information.
Customer assistance
267
A
Accessory delay ..........................89
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ........................128–129, 134
and child safety seats ............131
description ......................129, 134
disposal ............................133, 137
driver air bag ..................131, 135
indicator light ...........11, 133, 136
operation .........................131, 135
passenger air bag ...........131, 135
side air bag ..............................134
Air cleaner filter .......220–221, 248
Air conditioning ..........................56
automatic temperature
control system ..........................60
auxiliary heater and air
conditioner ................................66
Air suspension ...........................156
description ..............................156
warning light .............................14
Ambulance packages ....................5
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................208
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................152–153
Anti-theft system
warning light .............................13
Armrests ....................................106
Audio system (see Radio) .........27
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................160
fluid, adding ............................215
fluid, checking ........................215
fluid, refill capacities ..............248fluid, specification ..................254
Auxiliary power point .................26
Axle
lubricant
specifications ..................251, 254
refill capacities ........................248
traction lok ..............................157
B
Battery .......................................217
acid, treating emergencies .....217
charging system
warning light .............................13
jumping a disabled battery ....194
maintenance-free ....................217
replacement, specifications ...248
servicing ..................................217
voltage gauge ............................18
Belt minder ...............................124
Brakes ........................................152
anti-lock ...........................152–153
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .....................12, 153
brake warning light ..................12
fluid, checking and adding ....206
fluid, refill capacities ..............248
fluid, specifications .........251, 254
lubricant
specifications ..................251, 254
parking ....................................154
pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................23
shift interlock ..........................159
Break-in period .............................3
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....248
Index
271
Driving under special
conditions ..................................167
mud ..........................................166
sand .........................................166
snow and ice ...........................167
through water .................166, 168
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................194
Emission control system ..........235
Engine ........................................254
check engine/service engine
soon light ..................................10
cleaning ...................................244
coolant .....................................208
fail-safe coolant ......................213
idle speed control ...................217
lubrication specifications ......251,
254
refill capacities ........................248
service points ..........................203
starting after a collision .........179
Engine block heater .................150
Engine oil ..................................203
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................203
checking and adding ..............203
dipstick ....................................203
filter, specifications ........205, 248
recommendations ...................205
refill capacities ........................248
specifications ..................251, 254
Exhaust fumes ..........................150
F
Fail safe cooling ........................213Floor mats ...................................92
Fluid capacities .........................248
Foglamps .....................................22
Four-Wheel Drive
vehicles ................................14, 163
control trac .......................24, 163
description ..............................164
driving off road .......................165
electronic shift ..................24, 164
indicator light ...........................14
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................158
Fuel ............................................227
calculating fuel economy .......232
cap ...........................................231
capacity ...................................248
choosing the right fuel ...........229
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................235
detergent in fuel .....................230
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................227, 231–232
filter, specifications ........231, 248
fuel pump shut-off switch .....179
gauge .........................................16
improving fuel economy ........232
low fuel warning light ..............10
octane rating ...................229, 254
quality ......................................230
running out of fuel .................230
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................227
Fuses ..................................181–182
G
Garage door opener ..............76, 84
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............231
Index
273
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................232
Gauges .........................................16
battery voltage gauge ...............18
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................17
engine oil pressure gauge ........19
fuel gauge ..................................16
odometer ...................................17
speedometer .............................17
tachometer ................................18
trip odometer ............................18
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................168
calculating ...............................170
definition .................................168
driving with a heavy load ......168
location ....................................168
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................168
calculating .......................168, 170
definition .................................168
driving with a heavy load ......168
location ....................................168
H
Hazard flashers .........................179
Head restraints .................104, 109
Headlamps ...................................21
aiming ......................................242
autolamp system .......................23
bulb specifications ..................241
daytime running lights .............21
flash to pass ..............................21
high beam ...........................13, 21
replacing bulbs .......................237
turning on and off ....................21
warning chime ..........................15Heating ........................................56
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................56
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage door
opener) ............................84, 86–87
Hood ..........................................202
I
Ignition .................................68, 254
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................138
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................236
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................246
cluster ................................10, 246
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................22
location of components ............10
J
Jack ............................................188
positioning ...............................188
storage .....................................188
Jump-starting your vehicle ......194
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................101
locking and unlocking doors ..102
programming entry code .......101
Keys .......................................93, 95
key in ignition chime ...............15
positions of the ignition ...........68
Index
274
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................23
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................241
cargo lamps ...............................22
daytime running light ...............21
fog lamps ...................................22
headlamps .................................21
headlamps, flash to pass ..........21
instrument panel, dimming .....22
interior lamps .............82–83, 242
replacing bulbs ...............236–241
Lane change indicator (see
Turn signal) .................................68
Liftgate ........................................92
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................11
air suspension .........................157
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 153
anti-theft ...................................13
brake ..........................................12
charging system ........................13
check coolant ............................13
cruise indicator .........................15
door ajar ....................................14
engine oil pressure ...................13
high beam .................................13
low fuel ......................................10
low washer fluid .......................14
safety belt .................................12
service engine soon ..................10
speed control ............................73
turn signal indicator .................12
Load limits .................................168
GAWR ......................................168
GVWR ......................................168
trailer towing ..........................168
Loading instructions .................170Locks
autolock ...................................101
childproof ..................................89
doors ..........................................89
Lubricant specifications ...251, 254
Lumbar support, seats .............106
M
Message center .....................19, 78
english/metric button ...............19
menu button .............................20
Mirrors .........................................83
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................83
fold away ...................................91
heated ........................................90
programmable memory ..........100
side view mirrors (power) .......90
Moon roof ....................................77
Motorcraft parts ................231, 248
O
Octane rating ............................229
Odometer .....................................17
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................203
Overdrive .....................................75
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................97
Parking brake ............................154
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....248
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................23
Index
275
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................185
Power door locks ................89, 101
Power steering ..................155–156
fluid, checking and adding ....214
fluid, refill capacity ................248
fluid, specifications .........251, 254
Preparing to drive your vehicle 158
R
Radio ............................................27
Rear window defroster ...............23
Relays ................................181, 188
Remote entry system ...........96–97
illuminated entry ......................99
locking/unlocking doors .....96–97
panic alarm ...............................97
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................98
replacing the batteries .............97
Reverse sensing system .............24
Roof rack ...................................177
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ...................15, 116–117,
119–120, 123
Safety defects, reporting ..........270
Safety restraints ...............116–117,
119–121, 123
belt minder .............................124
cleaning the safety belts .......127,
247
extension assembly ................123
for adults .................117, 119–120
for children .............................137lap belt ....................................122
warning light and
chime ...................12, 15, 123–124
Safety seats for children ..........138
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................................116
Seats ..........................................104
child safety seats ....................138
cleaning ...................................247
memory seat ...................100, 108
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ....................................93, 95
Servicing your vehicle ..............201
Snowplowing .................................5
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................248, 254
Special notice ................................5
ambulance conversions ..............5
utility-type vehicles ....................5
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................251, 254
Speed control ..............................69
Speedometer ...............................17
Starting your vehicle ........147–149
jump starting ..........................194
Steering
speed sensitive .......................156
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................73
T
Tachometer .................................18
Tires ...........................188, 223–224
changing ..................188–189, 191
checking the pressure ............224
Index
276
replacing ..................................225
rotating ....................................225
snow tires and chains ............226
tire grades ...............................224
treadwear ................................223
Towing .......................................171
recreational towing .................175
trailer towing ..........................171
wrecker ....................................200
Traction-lok rear axle ...............157
Transmission .............................159
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................215
fluid, refill capacities ..............248
lubricant
specifications ..................251, 254
Trip odometer .............................18
Turn signal ............................12, 68
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................254
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................256Vehicle loading ..........................168
Ventilating your vehicle ...........151
W
Warning chimes ...........................15
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................207
Water, Driving through .............168
Windows
power .........................................88
rear wiper/washer .....................74
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....207
checking and cleaning ............222
liftgate reservoir .....................207
operation ...................................74
replacing wiper blades ...........222
Wrecker towing .........................200
Index
277