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
Cassette tape player ...................28
CD changer .................................52
Certification Label ....................256
Child safety restraints ..............137
child safety belts ....................137
Child safety seats ......................138
attaching with tether
straps ...............................143–144
in front seat ............................140
in rear seat ..............140, 142–143
Cleaning your vehicle ...............242
engine compartment ..............244
exterior ............................243–244
exterior lamps .........................245
instrument cluster lens ..........246
instrument panel ....................246
interior .............................246–247
plastic parts ............................245
safety belts ..............................247
washing ....................................243
waxing .....................................243
wheels ......................................244
windows ..................................246
wiper blades ............................245
woodtone trim ........................247
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............56
Clock ......................................37, 49
Compass, electronic ....................78
calibration .................................80
set zone adjustment .................79
Console ........................................91
overhead ........................75–76, 81
rear ............................................91
Controls
power seat ...............................106Coolant
checking and adding ..............208
refill capacities ................212, 248
specifications ..................251, 254
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................69
Customer Assistance ................178
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................264
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................257
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................263
Getting roadside assistance ...178
Getting the service you
need .........................................257
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................268
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................260
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................263
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................21
Defrost
rear window ..............................23
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................215
engine oil .................................203
Doors
door ajar warning .....................14
lubricant specifications ..........251
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................217
Index
272
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