Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............224
exterior ....................................228
instrument cluster lens ..........227
instrument panel ....................227
interior .....................................227
plastic parts ............................226
safety belts ..............................228
washing ....................................222
waxing .....................................222
wheels ......................................223
windows ..................................227
wiper blades ............................226
Clock ....................21, 28, 41, 50, 64
Clutch
fluid ..........................................261
operation while driving ..........157
recommended shift speeds ....159
Console ........................................92
Coolant
checking and adding ..............243
refill capacities ................248, 271
specifications ..................274, 276
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................87
Customer Assistance ................187
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .............................229, 280
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................214
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................218
Getting roadside assistance ...187
Getting the service you
need .........................................212
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................219
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................215Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................218
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................73
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................261
engine oil .................................236
Doors
door ajar warning .....................13
lubricant specifications ..........274
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................265
Driving under special
conditions ..........................166, 169
sand .........................................167
snow and ice ...........................170
through water .................168, 173
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................206
Emission control system ..........257
Engine ................................276±277
check engine/service engine
soon light ..................................10
cleaning ...................................224
coolant .....................................243
idle speed control ...................241
lubrication
specifications ..................274, 276
refill capacities ........................271
service points ..................232±234
starting after a collision .........188
Index
284
flash to pass ..............................74
high beam ...........................13, 74
replacing bulbs .........................77
turning on and off ....................73
warning chime ..........................14
Heating
heater only system ...................68
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................70
Hood ..........................................231
I
Ignition .......................144, 276±277
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................134
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................258
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................227
cluster ................................10, 227
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................74
J
Jack ............................................200
positioning .......................200, 204
storage .............................200±203
Jump-starting your vehicle ......206
K
Keys ...................................106, 108
key in ignition chime ...............14
positions of the ignition .........144L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................76
cargo lamps ...............................74
daytime running light ...............73
fog lamps ...................................73
headlamps .................................73
headlamps, flash to pass ..........74
instrument panel, dimming .....74
interior lamps .....................75, 77
replacing bulbs .......75, 77, 79±82
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................75
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 150
anti-theft ...................................14
brake ..........................................11
charging system ........................12
check coolant ............................11
check engine .............................10
cruise indicator .........................13
door ajar ....................................13
fuel cap light .............................12
high beam .................................13
overdrive off ..............................13
safety belt .................................12
speed control ............................91
turn signal indicator .................13
Load limits .................................173
GAWR ......................................173
GVWR ......................................173
trailer towing ..........................173
Loading instructions .................175
Lubricant specifications ...274, 276
Lumbar support, seats .............110
Index
286
