idle speed control ...................249
lubrication
specifications ..................279±280
refill capacities ........................278
service points ..........................244
starting after a collision .........201
Engine block heater .................178
Engine oil ..................................246
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................246
checking and adding ..............246
dipstick ....................................246
filter, specifications ........248, 277
recommendations ...................248
refill capacities ........................278
specifications ..................279±280
Exhaust fumes ..........................178
F
Floor mats ...................................96
Fluid capacities .........................278
Fuel ............................................257
calculating fuel economy .......262
cap .....................................11, 259
capacity ...................................278
choosing the right fuel ...........260
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................265
detergent in fuel .....................261
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................257, 259, 262
filter, specifications ........262, 277
fuel pump shut-off switch .....201
gauge .........................................17
improving fuel economy ........262
low fuel warning light ..............14
octane rating ...........260, 280±281
quality ......................................261
running out of fuel .................261safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................257
Fuses ..................................203±204
G
Garage door opener ..............82, 96
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......11, 259
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................262
Gauges .........................................16
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................16
fuel gauge ..................................17
odometer ...................................17
speedometer .............................17
tachometer ................................18
trip odometer ............................18
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................193
calculating ...............................194
definition .................................193
driving with a heavy load ......193
location ....................................193
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................193
calculating .......................193±194
definition .................................193
driving with a heavy load ......193
location ....................................193
H
Hazard flashers .........................201
Head restraints .................129, 133
Headlamps ...................................67
aiming ..................................69±70
autolamp system .......................67
bulb specifications ....................73
Index
289
overdrive off ..............................14
safety belt .................................12
traction control active ..............13
traction control off ...................13
turn signal indicator .................15
Load limits .................................193
GAWR ......................................193
GVWR ......................................193
trailer towing ..........................193
Locks
autolock ...................................121
childproof ................................114
Low tire warning .......................272
Lubricant
specifications .....................279±280
Lumbar support, seats .............132
M
Message center .........................100
english/metric button .............101
system check button ..............101
warning messages ...................102
Mirrors .........................................81
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................88
fold away ...................................89
heated ........................................89
side view mirrors (power) .......88
Motorcraft parts ................262, 277
O
Octane rating ............................260
Odometer .....................................17
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................246
Overdrive .............................93, 187P
Panic alarm feature,
remote entry system ................118
Parking brake ............................181
Parts
(see Motorcraft parts) ..............277
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................142
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................90
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................208
Power door locks ..............113, 121
Power steering ..........................185
fluid, checking and adding ....267
fluid, refill capacity ................278
fluid, specifications .........279±280
R
Rear window defroster ...............66
Relays ........................................203
Remote entry system .......114, 118
illuminated entry ......68, 121±122
locking/unlocking
doors ........................113, 115±117
panic alarm .............................118
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................120
replacing the batteries ...........119
Reverse sensing system ...........190
Roof rack ...................................112
Index
291
