
Do not use chemical solvents or strong
detergents when cleaning the steering wheel
or instrument panel to avoid contamination of the
air bag system.
Cleaning the instrument cluster lens
Wipe the cluster area with a soft, damp cotton towel.
Dry the area with a clean, dry towel.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR FABRIC, CARPETS
AND CLOTH SEATS
Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
Remove light stains and soil with Extra Strength
Upholstery Cleaner (E8AZ-19523±AA).
Never saturate the seat covers with cleaning
solution.
Do not use household cleaning products or
glass cleaners, which can stain and discolor the
fabric and affect the flame retardent abilities
of the seat materials.
If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean
the area first with Spot and Stain Remover
(F3AZ-19521±WA). Follow up by recleaning the area
with Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner
(E8AZ-19523±AA).
CLEANING LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
All Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles with leather
seating surfaces have a clear, protective coating over
the leather.
To clean the leather seats, simply use a soft cloth
with Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner
(F2AZ-19521±WA). Dry the area with a soft cloth.
It is recommended that you use the Deluxe Leather
Care Kit (F8AZ-19G253±AA), available from your
authorized Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer. The
mild cleaner and special pad available in the kit
cleans the leather and maintains its natural beauty.
Cleaning
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A
ABS (see Brakes) ... 143
Air bag
supplemental restraint
system .............. 120±121
and child safety
seats ....................... 123
description ............ 121
disposal .................. 126
driver air bag ........ 123
indicator light... 11, 125
operation ............... 123
passenger air bag . 123
Air cleaner filter ..... 246
Air conditioning
manual heating and
air conditioning
system ..................... 67
Antifreeze (see
Engine coolant) ...... 213
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) .... 143±144
Anti-theft system
warning light ........... 11
Audio system
(see Radio) .... 20, 45±46
Automatic
transmission ............ 148
driving an automatic
overdrive ............... 150
fluid, adding .......... 238
fluid, checking ...... 238
fluid, refill
capacities ............... 247
fluid, specification.. 251
Auxiliary power
point ........................... 83Axle
lubricant
specifications. 249, 251
refill capacities ...... 247
traction lok ............ 147
B
Battery ..................... 210
acid, treating
emergencies .......... 210
charging system
warning light ........... 11
jumping a disabled
battery ................... 174
maintenance-free .. 210
replacement,
specifications ........ 246
servicing ................ 210
voltage gauge .......... 17
BeltMinder ............... 114
Brakes .............. 142, 145
anti-lock ......... 143±144
anti-lock brake
system (ABS)
warning light ... 14, 144
brake warning light.. 15
fluid, checking
and adding ............ 235
fluid, refill
capacities ............... 247
fluid,
specifications. 249, 251
lubricant
specifications. 249, 251
parking .................. 142
shift interlock ........ 148
Break-in period ........... 6
Bulbs .......................... 75
Index
258

C
Capacities for
refilling fluids .......... 247
Cargo net ................... 83
CD player ............ 45±46
CD-single premium ... 20
Certification Label .. 253
Changing a tire ....... 170
Child safety
restraints ................. 127
child safety belts .. 127
Child safety seats .... 128
attaching with
tether straps ......... 132
in front seat .......... 129
in rear seat ............ 129
Cleaning your vehicle
engine
compartment ......... 194
exterior .................. 199
instrument
cluster lens ............ 198
instrument panel .. 197
interior ................... 198
plastic parts .......... 196
safety belts ............ 199
washing .................. 192
waxing ................... 192
wheels .................... 193
windows ................ 199
wiper blades .......... 196
Climate control
(see Air conditioning
or Heating) ................ 67
Clock .............. 25, 37, 52
Clutch
adjusting ................ 237operation while
driving ................... 154
recommended
shift speeds ........... 155
Console ...................... 89
Controls
power seat ............. 105
Convertible ................ 90
cleaning ................. 197
installation of
the boot ................... 92
lowering the
convertible top ........ 90
raising the
convertible top ........ 93
Coolant
checking and
adding .................... 213
refill
capacities ....... 220, 247
specifications. 249, 251
Cruise control (see
Speed control) .......... 85
Customer
Assistance ................ 162
Ford accessories
for your vehicle .... 200
Ford Extended
Service Plan .......... 182
Getting assistance
outside the U.S.
and Canada ........... 188
Getting roadside
assistance .............. 162
Getting the service
you need ............... 180
Ordering additional
owner's literature... 189
Index
259

low fuel warning
light .......................... 13
octane rating.. 225, 251
quality .................... 226
running out of fuel 226
safety information
relating to automotive
fuels ....................... 221
Fuses ................ 165±166
G
Gas cap
(see Fuel cap) ... 13, 224
Gas mileage (see
Fuel economy) ........ 227
Gauges ....................... 16
battery voltage
gauge ....................... 17
engine coolant
temperature gauge... 16
engine oil pressure
gauge ....................... 17
fuel gauge ................ 18
odometer ................. 18
speedometer ........... 18
tachometer .............. 19
trip odometer .......... 19
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating) ........ 158
definition ............... 158
driving with a
heavy load ............. 158
location .................. 158
GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating) ........ 158
calculating ............. 158
definition ............... 158
driving with a
heavy load ............. 158
location .................. 158H
Hazard flashers ....... 163
Head restraints ....... 104
Headlamps ................. 71
aiming ...................... 73
bulb specifications .. 75
daytime running
lights ........................ 71
flash to pass ............ 72
high beam ......... 10, 72
replacing bulbs ....... 76
turning on and off .. 71
warning chime ........ 15
Heating
heating and air
conditioning
system ..................... 67
Hood ........................ 203
I
Ignition ............. 136, 251
removing the key .. 157
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) ... 128
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ............ 233
Instrument panel
cleaning ................. 197
cluster .............. 10, 198
lighting up panel
and interior ............. 72
J
Jack .......................... 170
positioning ............. 170
storage ................... 170
Jump-starting your
vehicle ...................... 174
Index
261

K
Keys ................. 100±102
key in ignition
chime ....................... 15
positions of the
ignition .................. 136
removing from the
ignition .................. 157
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart.. 75
cargo lamps ............. 72
daytime running
light .......................... 71
fog lamps ................. 71
headlamps ......... 71, 76
headlamps, flash
to pass ..................... 72
instrument panel,
dimming ................... 72
interior lamps ... 74, 76
replacing
bulbs ...... 75±76, 78±80
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ...... 74
Lights, warning
and indicator ............. 10
air bag ...................... 11
anti-lock brakes
(ABS) .............. 14, 144
anti-theft ................. 11
brake ........................ 15
charging system ...... 11
fuel cap light ........... 13
high beam ............... 10
low fuel .................... 13
overdrive off ............ 13
safety belt ............... 11
service engine soon.11
traction control
active ....................... 14
turn signal indicator.10
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) .. 147
Load limits ............... 158
GAWR .................... 158
GVWR .................... 158
trailer towing ........ 158
Locks
doors ........................ 94
Lubricant
specifications ... 249, 251
Lug nuts, anti-theft . 174
Lumbar support,
seats ......................... 105
M
Manual
transmission ............ 154
fluid capacities ...... 247
lubricant
specifications ........ 251
reverse ................... 156
Mirrors
side view mirrors
(power) ................... 84
Motorcraft
parts ................. 227, 246
O
Octane rating .......... 225
Odometer ................... 18
Oil
(see Engine oil) ...... 206
Overdrive ........... 89, 149
Index
262

P
Panic alarm feature,
remote entry system.. 97
Parking brake .......... 142
Parts (see
Motorcraft parts) .... 246
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ............. 168
Power door locks ...... 94
Power mirrors ........... 84
Power steering ........ 147
fluid, checking
and adding ............ 234
fluid, refill
capacity ................. 247
fluid,
specifications. 249, 251
Power Windows ......... 83
R
Radio .............. 20, 45±46
Radio reception ... 65±66
Rear window
defroster .................... 70
Relays ...................... 165
Remote entry
system .................. 96±97
illuminated entry .... 99
locking/unlocking
doors .................. 94, 97
opening the trunk ... 98
panic alarm ............. 97
replacement/additional
transmitters ............. 99
replacing the
batteries .................. 98S
Safety belts
(see Safety
restraints) .. 15, 108±113
Safety defects,
reporting .................. 191
Safety
restraints ......... 108±113
belt minder ........... 114
cleaning the
safety belts .... 119, 199
extension
assembly ................ 118
for adults ....... 109±113
for children ... 126±127
warning light and
chime. 11, 15, 113±114
Safety seats for
children .................... 128
Seat belts (see
Safety restraints) .... 108
Seats ........................ 104
child safety seats .. 128
SecuriLock
passive anti-theft
system .............. 100±102
Servicing your
vehicle ...................... 201
Spare tire (see
Changing the Tire) . 170
Spark plugs,
specifications ... 246, 251
Specification chart,
lubricants ......... 249, 251
Speed control ............ 85
Speedometer ............. 18
Index
263