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For best results, follow the instructions printed on
the cleaner label. Regular cleaning of your leather
upholstery helps maintain its resiliency and color.
Do not use household cleaning products,
alcohol solutions, solvents or cleaners intended
for rubber, vinyl and plastics, or
oil/petroleum-based leather conditioners. These
products may cause premature wearing of the
clear, protective coating.
CLEANING THE INSIDE WINDOWS
Use Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner
(E4AZ-19C507±AA) for the inside windows if they
become fogged.
To clean, use two lint-free, soft towels, folded into a
pad-shape. Mist the glass completely with cleaner,
and use one of the towels to evenly agitate the
surface. Use the other towel to remove the residue.
CLEANING AND MAINTAINING THE SAFETY
BELTS
Clean the safety belts with Extra Strength
Upholstery Cleaner (E8AZ-19523±AA), available
from your authorized Ford, Lincoln or Mercury
dealer.
Do not use bleach, dye or any other solvent to
clean the belts, as these actions may weaken
the belt webbing.
UNDERBODY
Flush the complete underside of your vehicle
frequently. Keep body and door drain holes free
from packed dirt.
Cleaning
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²17 inch four tire
rotation
Replacing the tires
Replace the tires when
the wear band is
visible through the tire
treads.
When replacing full size tires, never mix
radial bias-belted, or bias-type tires. Use
only the tire sizes that are listed on the tire
pressure decal. Make sure that all tires are the
same size, speed rating, and load-carrying capacity.
Use only the tire combinations recommended on
the label. If you do not follow these precautions,
your vehicle may not drive properly and safely.
Make sure that all replacement tires are of
the same size, type, load-carrying capacity
and tread design (e.g., ªAll Terrainº, etc.), as
originally offered by Ford.
Maintenance and Specifications
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Protection and appearance equipment
All-weather vinyl floor mats
Car cover
Cargo liners, interior
Carpet floor mats
Door edge guards
Door sill scuff plates, stainless
Flat splash guards
Front end covers (full and mini)
Gearshift knob
Leather steering wheel
Molded splash guards
Pedal covers
Seat belt extenders
Side air deflector
Spoiler
Styled hood deflector
Tonneau cover (mini, for convertible top)
Universal floor mats
Wheels (chrome and painted)
Accessories
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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
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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
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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
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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
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