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Accessory delay ..........................62
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ................................121, 125
and child safety seats ............123
description ......................121, 125
disposal ....................................128
driver air bag ..................123, 126
indicator light ...................12, 125
operation .........................123, 126
passenger air bag ...........123, 126
side air bag ..............................125
Air cleaner filter ...............221, 226
Air conditioning
automatic temperature
control system ..........................43
Air suspension ...........................145
description ..............................145
warning light .............................14
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................201
Anti-lock brake system (see
Brakes) ......................................141
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................147
fluid, adding ............................219
fluid, checking ........................219
fluid, refill capacities ..............227
fluid, specification ..................230
Auxiliary power point .................62
Axle
lubricant specifications ..228, 230
refill capacities ........................227
traction lok ..............................149B
Battery .......................................199
acid, treating emergencies .....199
charging system warning
light ............................................12
jumping a disabled battery ....169
maintenance-free ....................199
replacement, specifications ...226
servicing ..................................199
Belt minder ...............................116
Brakes ........................................140
anti-lock ...................................141
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .....................12, 142
brake warning light ..................12
fluid, checking and adding ....218
fluid, refill capacities ..............227
fluid, specifications .........228, 230
lubricant
specifications ..................228, 230
pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................64
shift interlock ..........................146
Break-in period .............................6
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....227
Cassette tape player ...................26
CD changer .................................38
Certification Label ....................232
Child safety restraints ..............129
child safety belts ....................129
Child safety seats ..............129±130
attaching with tether
straps .......................................133
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in front seat ............................131
in rear seat ..............................131
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............187
exterior ....................................191
instrument cluster lens ..........190
instrument panel ....................190
interior .....................................190
plastic parts ............................189
safety belts ..............................191
washing ....................................186
waxing .....................................186
wheels ......................................187
windows ..................................191
wiper blades ............................189
Clock ................................22, 32, 61
Compass, electronic ....................63
calibration .................................79
set zone adjustment ...........78±79
Console
rear ............................................85
Controls
power seat ...............................103
steering column ........................68
Coolant
checking and adding ..............201
coolant temperature light ........13
refill capacities ................205, 227
specifications ..................228, 230
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................65
Customer Assistance ................156
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .............................192, 234
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................178
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................182
Getting roadside assistance ...156Getting the service you
need .........................................176
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................183
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................179
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................182
D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .........................................49
Defrost
rear window ..............................48
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................219
engine oil .................................195
Doors
door ajar warning .....................15
lubricant specifications ..........228
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................149
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Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................169
Emission control system ..........216
Engine ........................................230
check engine/service engine
soon light ..................................10
cleaning ...................................187
coolant .....................................201
fail-safe coolant ......................206
idle speed control ...................199
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lubrication
specifications ..................228, 230
refill capacities ........................227
service points ..........................194
starting after a collision .........157
Engine block heater .................139
Engine oil ..................................195
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................195
checking and adding ..............195
dipstick ....................................195
filter, specifications ........198, 226
recommendations ...................198
refill capacities ........................227
specifications ..................228, 230
Exhaust fumes ..........................139
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Fail safe cooling ........................206
Floor mats ...................................87
Fluid capacities .........................227
Fuel ............................................207
calculating fuel
economy ............................80, 212
cap .....................................11, 209
capacity ...................................227
choosing the right fuel ...........210
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................215
detergent in fuel .....................212
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................207, 209, 212
filter, specifications ........212, 226
fuel filler door override ............84
fuel filler door release ..............84
fuel pump shut-off switch .....157
gauge .........................................18
improving fuel economy ........212octane rating ...................211, 230
quality ......................................211
running out of fuel .................212
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................207
Fuses ..................................158±159
G
Garage door opener ....................69
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......11, 209
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................212
Gauges .........................................17
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................17
fuel gauge ..................................18
odometer ...................................18
speedometer .............................18
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................150
definition .................................150
driving with a heavy load ......150
location ....................................150
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................150
calculating ...............................150
definition .................................150
driving with a heavy load ......150
location ....................................150
H
Hazard flashers .........................157
Head restraints .........................102
Headlamps ...................................49
aiming ..................................51±52
autolamp system .......................49
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