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A
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................93
and child safety seats ..............95
description ................................93
disposal ......................................97
driver air bag ............................95
indicator light ...........................97
operation ...................................95
passenger air bag .....................95
Air cleaner filter .......203–204, 210
Ambulance packages ....................6
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................184
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................116–117
Audio system
(see Radio) ................16, 18, 21, 25
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................120
fluid, adding ............................201
fluid, checking ........................201
fluid, refill capacities ..............211
fluid, specification ..................218
Auxiliary power point .................67
Axle
lubricant specifications ..215, 218
refill capacities ........................211
traction lok ..............................118
B
Battery .......................................179
acid, treating emergencies .....179
disconnecting ..........................181
jumping a disabled battery ....152
maintenance-free ....................179replacement, specifications ...210
servicing ..................................179
BeltMinder ...................................89
Brakes ........................................116
anti-lock ...........................116–117
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................117
fluid, checking and adding ....201
fluid, refill capacities ..............211
fluid, specifications .........215, 218
lubricant specifications ..215, 218
parking ....................................117
shift interlock ..........................119
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................57
C
Calculating load ........................126
Capacities for refilling fluids ....211
Cassette tape player ...................25
CD-single premium .........16, 18, 21
Cell phone use ............................67
Child safety restraints ................98
child safety belts ......................98
Child safety seats ......................101
in front seat ............................103
in rear seat ..............................103
tether anchorage hardware ...105
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............168
exterior ....................................171
instrument panel ....................170
interior .....................................170
interior trim ............................170
plastic parts ............................169
safety belts ..............................170
washing ....................................167
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waxing .....................................167
wheels ......................................168
wiper blades ............................169
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......51, 53
Compass, electronic ....................65
calibration .................................66
set zone adjustment .................66
Console
overhead ....................................64
Controls
power seat .................................78
Coolant
checking and adding ..............184
refill capacities ................188, 211
specifications ..................215, 218
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................69
Customer Assistance ................135
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................171
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................160
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............164
Getting roadside assistance ...135
Getting the service you
need .........................................158
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................165
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................161
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................164
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................54Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................201
engine oil .................................176
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........215
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................201
Driving under special
conditions ..................................123
through water .........................123
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................152
Emergency Flashers .................136
Emission control system ..........198
Engine ........................................218
cleaning ...................................168
coolant .....................................184
diesel ...........................................6
fail-safe coolant ......................189
idle speed control ...................179
lubrication
specifications ..................215, 218
refill capacities ........................211
service points ..........................174
starting after a collision .........136
Engine block heater .................116
Engine oil ..................................176
checking and adding ..............176
dipstick ....................................176
filter, specifications ........178, 210
recommendations ...................178
refill capacities ........................211
specifications ..................215, 218
Exhaust fumes ..........................116
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Jump-starting your vehicle ......152
K
Keys
positions of the ignition .........113
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................57
cargo lamps ...............................55
daytime running light ...............54
headlamps .................................54
headlamps, flash to pass ..........55
instrument panel, dimming .....55
interior lamps ...........................56
replacing bulbs ...................57–61
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................55
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........117
Load limits .................................124
GAWR ......................................124
GVWR ......................................124
trailer towing ..........................124
Loading instructions .................126
Lubricant specifications ...215, 218
Lumbar support, seats ...............78
M
Mirrors
fold away ...................................69
side view mirrors (power) .......68
Motorcraft parts ................194, 210O
Octane rating ............................193
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................176
P
Parking brake ............................117
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....210
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................141
Power door locks ........................73
Power point .................................67
Power steering ..........................118
fluid, checking and adding ....200
fluid, refill capacity ................211
fluid, specifications .........215, 218
Power Windows ...........................68
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................118
R
Radio ..........................16, 18, 21, 25
Relays ................................138, 143
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ......................76
locking/unlocking doors ...........73
Roadside assistance ..................135
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............92
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........................83–85, 87
Safety defects, reporting ..........166
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