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Vehicle Security
Styled wheel protector locks
Vehicle security systems
Comfort and convenience
Celluar phone holder
Compass mirror
Compass mirror with temperature display
Engine block heaters
Seatback organizer
Tire step
Travel equipment
Cargo cage
Daytime running lights
Factory luggage rack (cross bars)
Factory luggage rack adaptors (bike, ski, luggage)
Fog lights
Front tow hooks
Heavy-duty battery
Pickup box dividers
Removable luggage rack Ð cross bars
Removable luggage rack adapters
Running boards and bars
Soft luggage cover
Speed control
Trailer hitch
Trailer hitch bars and balls
Trailer hitch wiring adaptor
Customer assistance
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instrument cluster lens ..........231
instrument panel ....................230
interior .....................................231
mirrors .....................................232
plastic parts ............................230
safety belts ..............................231
washing ....................................227
waxing .....................................228
wheels ......................................229
windows ..................................232
wiper blades ............................230
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............20
Clock ......................................35, 50
Clutch
fluid ..........................................189
operation while driving ..........140
recommended shift speeds ....141
Compass, electronic ....................65
calibration .................................67
set zone adjustment .................66
Console ........................................72
overhead ....................................63
Controls
power seat .................................98
Coolant
checking and adding ..............191
refill capacities ................195, 233
specifications ..................235, 238
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................56
Customer Assistance ................158
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................249
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................241
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................247Getting roadside assistance ...158
Getting the service
you need .................................241
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................251
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................243
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................247
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................18
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................196
engine oil .................................185
Doors
door ajar warning .....................12
lubricant specifications ..........235
Driving under special
conditions ..........................146±147
mud ..........................................146
sand .........................................146
snow and ice ...........................147
through water .................146, 150
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................174
Emission control system ..........218
Engine ........................................238
check engine/service engine
soon light ....................................8
cleaning ...................................229
coolant .....................................191
idle speed control ...................200
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lubrication
specifications ..................235, 238
refill capacities ........................233
service points ..........................184
starting after a collision .........159
Engine block heater .................130
Engine oil ..................................185
checking and adding ..............185
dipstick ....................................185
filter, specifications ........187, 233
recommendations ...................187
refill capacities ........................233
specifications ..................235, 238
Exhaust fumes ..........................131
F
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....208
Floor mats ...................................74
Fluid capacities .........................233
Foglamps .....................................18
Four-Wheel Drive
vehicles ................................12, 142
control trac ...............................27
description ..............................143
driving off road .......................145
electronic shift ..................27, 143
indicator light .........................143
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................135
Fuel ............................................208
calculating fuel economy .......215
cap .......................................9, 214
capacity ...................................233
choosing the right fuel ...........211
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................218
detergent in fuel .....................213filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................208, 214±215
filter, specifications ........215, 233
fuel pump shut-off switch .....159
gauge .........................................17
improving fuel economy ........215
octane rating ...................211, 238
quality ......................................212
running out of fuel .................213
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................208
Fuses ..................................161±162
G
Garage door opener ....................63
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ........9, 214
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................215
Gauges .........................................14
battery voltage gauge ...............16
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................15
engine oil pressure gauge ........16
fuel gauge ..................................17
odometer ...................................15
speedometer .............................14
tachometer ................................16
trip odometer ............................15
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................148
calculating ...............................150
definition .................................148
driving with a heavy load ......148
location ....................................148
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................148
calculating .......................148, 150
definition .................................148
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for adults .........................103±105
for children .....................117±118
lap belt ....................................107
warning light and
chime ...................10, 13, 107±108
Safety seats for children ..........119
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................................102
Seats
child safety seats ....................119
cleaning ...................................231
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ....................................92±94
Servicing your vehicle ..............182
Snowplowing .................................3
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................233, 238
Special notice ................................3
ambulance conversions ..............3
utility-type vehicles ....................3
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................235, 238
Speed control ..............................56
Speedometer ...............................14
Starting your vehicle ........127, 129
jump starting ..........................174
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................61
T
Tachometer .................................16
Tailgate ........................................75Tires ...........................168, 203±204
changing ..........................168, 171
checking the pressure ............204
replacing ..................................206
rotating ....................................205
snow tires and chains ............207
tire grades ...............................204
treadwear ................................203
Tonneau cover .............................80
Towing .......................................150
recreational towing .................156
trailer towing ..........................150
wrecker ....................................180
Traction-lok rear axle ...............135
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................199
Transmission
automatic operation ...............136
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................196
fluid, refill capacities ..............233
lubricant specifications ..235, 238
manual operation ....................140
Trip odometer .............................15
Trunk ...........................................83
Turn signal ............................11, 55
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................238
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................240
Vehicle loading ..........................148
Ventilating your vehicle ...........131
Index
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