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Install a garage door opener (if equipped)
The storage compartment can be used to hold a variety of aftermarket
garage door openers. To install your garage door opener:
1. Open the storage compartment
door.
2. Remove the storage clip and stow
it away.
3. Place the Velcrostrip onto the
back of the garage door opener
control.
4. Adhere the back of garage door
opener control to the Velcrostrip
found inside the storage
compartment. Make sure that the
controls for the garage door opener
face outward.
5. Place the height adjusters onto
the back of the storage
compartment door. Add as many
adjusters are needed to activate the
garage door opener.
6. Close the storage compartment
door and press the garage door
opener control to verify that it
works. If not, you may need to add more adjusters.
AUXILIARY POWER POINT
The power point is an additional power source for electrical accessories.
NOTE:Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang
any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use
of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.
Driver Controls
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Rear air deflector
Running bars
Skid plate
Tow hooks (front)
Universal floor mats, carpeted
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
•When 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.
•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.
•Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your
vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive
use or are not properly installed. When operated, such systems may
cause the engine to stumble or stall or cause the transmission to be
damaged or operate improperly. In addition, such systems may be
damaged or their performance may be affected by operating your
vehicle. (Citizens band [CB] transceivers, garage door openers and
other transmitters with outputs of five watts or less will not ordinarily
affect your vehicle’s operation.)
•Ford cannot assume responsibility for any adverse effects or damage
that may result from the use of such equipment.
Accessories
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Customer Assistance ................111
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................141
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................130
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............134
Getting roadside assistance ...111
Getting the service you
need .........................................128
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................135
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................131
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................134
D
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........170
Driving under special
conditions ............................99, 101
sand .........................................100
snow and ice ...........................102
through water .........................103
E
Engine ........................................172
cleaning ...................................138
lubrication
specifications ..................170, 172
refill capacities ........................167
service points ..........................144
starting after a collision .........112
Engine block heater ...................90
Engine oil
filter, specifications ................167
refill capacities ........................167specifications ..................170, 172
Exhaust fumes ............................90
F
Floor mats ...................................44
Fluid capacities .........................167
Foglamps .....................................24
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .........98
description ................................98
driving off road .........................99
electronic shift ..........................99
indicator light ...........................98
preparing to drive your
vehicle .......................................92
Fuel
capacity ...................................167
filling your vehicle with fuel...155
filter, specifications ................167
fuel pump shut-off switch .....112
octane rating ...........................172
G
Garage door opener ....................35
Gauges .........................................11
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................103
calculating ...............................105
definition .................................103
driving with a heavy load ......103
location ....................................103
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................103
calculating .......................103, 105
definition .................................103
driving with a heavy load ......103
location ....................................103
H
Head restraints ...........................58
Index
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