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Protection and appearance equipment
Air bag anti-theft locks
Cargo liners, interior
Carpet floor mats
Cleaners, waxes and polishes
Door edge guards
Front end covers (full and sport)
Bug deflectors
Instrument panel trim (simulated wood)
Locking gas cap
Lubricants and oils
Molded splash guards
Molded vinyl floor mats
Rear spoiler
Side window air deflectors
Skid plate
Touch-up paint
Tow hooks
Truck cover
Universal floor mats
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
²When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
compliance certification label). Consult your dealer for specific weight
information.
²
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems - such as two-way radios, telephones and theft
alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such equipment
installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC regulations
and should be installed only by a qualified service technician.
Customer assistance
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fog lamps ...................................28
headlamps .................................28
headlamps, flash to pass ..........29
instrument panel, dimming .....29
interior lamps .........................102
replacing bulbs ...............270±274
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................89
Liftgate ..............................114, 117
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
air bag ........................................10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....11, 177
anti-theft ...................................11
brake ..........................................10
charging system ........................11
cruise indicator .........................12
door ajar ....................................12
fuel cap light .............................10
high beam .................................11
overdrive off ..............................12
safety belt .................................10
service engine soon ....................8
speed control ............................95
turn signal indicator .................11
Load limits .................................194
GAWR ......................................194
GVWR ......................................194
trailer towing ..........................194
Loading instructions .................196
Locks
autolock ...................................124
childproof ................................110
doors ........................................109
Lubricant specifications ...285, 287
Lumbar support, seats .............135
M
Manual transmission .................185fluid capacities ........................283
lubricant specifications ..........287
reverse .....................................187
Message center ...........................19
english/metric button ...............23
system check button ................24
warning messages .....................24
Mirrors .......................................108
automatic dimming
rearview mirror .......................107
cleaning ...................................282
fold away .................................111
heated ......................................111
programmable memory ..........117
side view mirrors (power) .....110
Moon roof ..................................102
Motorcraft parts ................265, 283
O
Octane rating ............................262
Odometer .....................................15
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................235
P
Panic alarm feature,
remote entry system ................117
Parking brake ............................177
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....283
Pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ...............30
Power adjustable foot pedals .....30
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................213
Power door locks ......................109
Power steering ..........................178
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Towing .......................................197
recreational towing .................202
trailer towing ..........................197
wrecker ....................................228
Traction-lok rear axle ...............194
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................250
Transmission .............................180
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................248
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................249
fluid, refill capacities ..............283
lubricant specifications ..285, 287
manual operation ....................185
Trip odometer .............................15
Trunk .........................................117
Turn signal ............................11, 89
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................287
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................289Vehicle loading ..........................194
Ventilating your vehicle ...........175
W
Warning chimes ...........................13
Warning lights (see Lights) .........8
Washer fluid ..............................241
Water, Driving through .............196
Windows
power .......................................108
rear wiper/washer ...............98±99
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................98
checking and adding fluid .....241
checking and cleaning ....253±254
liftgate reservoir .....................241
operation ...................................97
replacing wiper blades ...........254
Wrecker towing .........................228
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