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Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Child Safety Door
Lock/Unlock
Interior Luggage
Compartment Release
Symbol
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Emission SystemEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check fuel cap
Introduction
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engine compartment ..............213
exterior ............................211±212
exterior lamps .........................212
instrument cluster lens ..........215
instrument panel ....................214
interior .....................................215
mirrors .....................................212
plastic parts ............................212
safety belts ..............................215
washing ....................................211
waxing .....................................211
wheels ......................................212
windows ..................................215
wiper blades ............................213
woodtone trim ........................215
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............29
Clock ............................................64
Compass, electronic ....................78
calibration .................................79
set zone adjustment .................79
Console ........................................83
Controls
power seat .......................100±101
steering column ........................73
Coolant
checking and adding ..............175
coolant temperature light ........11
refill capacities ................179, 216
specifications ..................218±219
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................69
Customer Assistance ................149
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................229
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................222
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................228Getting roadside assistance ...149
Getting the service
you need .................................222
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................231
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................224
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................227
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Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................27
Defrost
rear window ..............................38
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................183
engine oil .................................171
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........218
Driving under special conditions
through water .........................148
E
Electronic message center .........22
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................162
Emission control system ..........203
Engine ................................219±220
check engine/service engine
soon light ....................................9
cleaning ...................................213
coolant .....................................175
fail-safe coolant ......................180
idle speed control ...................186
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lubrication
specifications ..................218±219
refill capacities ........................216
service points ..........................170
starting after a collision .........150
Engine block heater .................132
Engine oil ..................................171
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................171
checking and adding ..............171
dipstick ....................................171
filter, specifications ........173, 216
recommendations ...................173
refill capacities ........................216
specifications ..................218±219
Exhaust fumes ..........................133
F
Fail safe cooling ........................180
Floor mats ...................................84
Fluid capacities .........................216
Fuel ............................................195
calculating fuel economy .......200
cap .....................................10, 197
capacity ...................................216
choosing the right fuel ...........198
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................203
detergent in fuel .....................199
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................195, 197, 200
filter, specifications ........200, 216
fuel filler door override ............80
fuel filler door release ..............80
fuel pump shut-off switch .....150
gauge .........................................17
improving fuel economy ........200
low fuel warning light ................8
octane rating ...........198, 219±220quality ......................................199
running out of fuel .................199
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................195
Fuses ..................................152±153
G
Garage door opener ....................74
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......10, 197
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................200
Gauges .........................................17
battery voltage gauge ...............21
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................20
engine oil pressure gauge ........22
fuel gauge ..................................17
odometer ...................................19
speedometer .............................18
trip odometer ............................20
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................143
definition .................................143
driving with a heavy load ......143
location ....................................143
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................143
calculating ...............................143
definition .................................143
driving with a heavy load ......143
location ....................................143
H
Hazard flashers .........................150
Head restraints ...........................98
Headlamps ...................................27
aiming ......................................210
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