idle speed control ...................185
lubrication
specifications ..................224, 226
refill capacities ........................223
service points ..................164±165
starting after a collision .........145
Engine block heater .................125
Engine oil ..................................166
checking and adding ..............166
dipstick ....................................166
filter, specifications ........168, 222
recommendations ...................168
refill capacities ........................223
specifications ..................224, 226
Exhaust fumes ..........................126
F
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....192
Floor mats ...................................65
Fluid capacities .........................223
Fuel ............................................192
calculating fuel economy .......199
cap .......................................9, 195
capacity ...................................223
choosing the right fuel ...........196
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................202
detergent in fuel .....................198
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................192, 195, 199
filter, specifications ........198, 222
fuel pump shut-off switch .....145
gauge .........................................16
improving fuel economy ........199
low fuel warning light ..............11
octane rating ...................196, 226
quality ......................................197
running out of fuel .................198safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................192
Fuses ..................................147±148
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ........9, 195
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................199
Gauges .........................................14
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................15
fuel gauge ..................................16
odometer ...................................16
speedometer .............................14
tachometer ................................15
trip odometer ............................16
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................137
definition .................................137
driving with a heavy load ......137
location ....................................137
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................137
calculating ...............................137
definition .................................137
driving with a heavy load ......137
location ....................................137
H
Hazard flashers .........................145
Head restraints ...........................84
Headlamps ...................................17
aiming ......................................214
autolamp system .......................18
bulb specifications ..................213
daytime running lights .............17
flash to pass ..............................17
Index
245
Locks
autolock .....................................78
childproof ..................................63
Lubricant specifications ...224, 226
Lumbar support, seats ...............87
M
Mirrors .........................................60
cleaning ...................................217
heated ........................................64
side view mirrors (power) .......64
Moon roof ....................................60
Motorcraft parts ................198, 222
O
Octane rating ............................196
Odometer .....................................16
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................166
Overdrive ...................................133
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................71
Parking brake ............................129
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....222
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................51
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................150
Power door locks ........................63
Power steering ..........................131
fluid, checking and adding ....176
fluid, refill capacity ................223
fluid, specifications .........224, 226R
Radio ............................................30
Rear window defroster ...............18
Relays ................................147, 152
Remote entry system ...........69, 71
illuminated entry ......................71
locking/unlocking doors ...........70
opening the trunk .....................71
panic alarm ...............................71
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................72
replacing the batteries .............73
Roof rack ...................................143
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ............13, 89, 91±95, 97
Safety defects, reporting ..........242
Safety restraints ..............89, 91±98
belt minder .............................100
cleaning the safety
belts .................................104, 221
extension assembly ..................99
for adults .............................92±95
for children .....................112±113
lap belt ......................................97
warning light and chime .....9, 13,
100
Safety seats for children ..........114
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................89
Seats ............................................84
child safety seats ....................114
cleaning ...........................220±221
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..............................79±80, 82
Index
247
