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Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry
ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
Illumination of the ªService Engine Soonº light, charging system warning
light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke
or loss of engine power, could indicate that the emission control system
is not working properly.
Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By
law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services,
sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not
permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent
it from working. Information about your vehicle's emission system is on
the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the
engine. This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some tune up
specifications.
Please consult yourWarranty Guidefor complete emission warranty
information.
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostics system. If your ªCheck Engine/Service Engine
Soonº light is on, refer to the description in theWarning lights and
chimessection of theInstrumentationchapter. Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test with the ªCheck Engine/Service Engine Soonº light on.
If the vehicle's powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a ªnot ready for I/M testº
condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a
minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as
described below:
²First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
²Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with
at least four idle periods.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................74
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ................................110, 115
and child safety seats ............112
description ......................110, 115
disposal ....................................118
driver air bag ..................112, 116
indicator light .............9, 114, 117
operation .........................112, 116
passenger air bag ...........112, 116
side air bag ..............................115
Air cleaner filter ...............183, 212
Air conditioning ..........................27
automatic temperature
control system ..........................27
Air suspension ...........................134
description ..............................134
warning light .............................13
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................171
Anti-lock brake system (see
Brakes) ..............................130±131
Audio system (see Radio) .........33
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................136
fluid, adding ............................178
fluid, checking ........................178
fluid, refill capacities ..............212
fluid, specification ..................215
Auxiliary power point .................59
Axle
lubricant specifications ..214±215
refill capacities ........................212
traction lok ..............................139B
Battery .......................................181
acid, treating emergencies .....181
charging system warning
light ............................................11
jumping a disabled battery ....158
maintenance-free ....................181
replacement, specifications ...212
servicing ..................................181
Belt minder ...............................106
Brakes ........................................130
anti-lock ...........................130±131
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light .........10, 131
brake warning light ..................10
fluid, checking and adding ....170
fluid, refill capacities ..............212
fluid, specifications .........214±215
lubricant specifications ..214±215
pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................58
shift interlock ..........................135
Break-in period .............................3
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....212
Cassette tape player ...................41
CD changer .................................53
Certification Label ....................218
Child safety restraints ..............118
child safety belts ....................118
Child safety seats ......................119
attaching with tether straps ..123
in front seat ............................121
in rear seat ..............................121
Cleaning your vehicle ...............206
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engine compartment ..............209
exterior ....................................207
exterior lamps .........................208
instrument cluster lens ..........210
instrument panel ....................210
interior .............................210±211
mirrors .....................................208
plastic parts ............................208
safety belts ..............................211
washing ....................................206
waxing .....................................207
wheels ......................................208
windows ..................................210
wiper blades ............................208
woodtone trim ........................210
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............27
Clock ................................39, 53, 58
Compass, electronic
calibration .................................20
set zone adjustment ...........19±20
Console
rear ............................................76
Controls
power seat .................................92
steering column ........................65
Coolant
checking and adding ..............171
coolant temperature light ........12
refill capacities ................175, 212
specifications ..................214±215
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................62
Customer Assistance ................145
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................226
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................219Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................225
Getting roadside assistance ...145
Getting the service
you need .................................219
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................228
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................222
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................225
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................26
Defrost
rear window ..............................33
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................178
engine oil .................................167
Doors
door ajar warning .....................12
lubricant specifications ..........214
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................144
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................158
Emission control system ..........197
Engine ................................215±216
check engine/service engine
soon light ....................................8
cleaning ...................................209
Index
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