checking and adding ..............221
dipstick ....................................221
filter, specifications ........224, 255
recommendations ...................224
refill capacities ........................256
specifications ..................259, 262
Exhaust fumes ..........................140
F
Fail safe cooling ........................232
Floor mats ...................................72
Fluid capacities .........................256
Foglamps .....................................44
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......150
driving off road .......................153
electronic shift ........................152
indicator light .........................150
lever operated shift ................150
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................142
Fuel ............................................233
calculating fuel economy .......238
cap ...........................................235
capacity ...................................256
choosing the right fuel ...........236
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................241
detergent in fuel .....................237
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................233, 235, 238
filter, specifications ........238, 255
fuel pump shut-off switch .....175
improving fuel economy ........238
octane rating ...................236, 262
quality ......................................237
running out of fuel .................237
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................233
Fuses ..................................176–177G
Garage door opener ..............56, 67
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............235
Gas mileage (see
Fuel economy) ..........................238
Gauges .........................................16
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating) ..........................161
calculating ...............................163
definition .................................161
driving with a heavy load ......161
location ....................................161
GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating) ..........................161
calculating .......................161, 163
definition .................................161
driving with a heavy load ......161
location ....................................161
H
Head restraints ...........................90
Headlamps ...................................44
aiming ........................................46
autolamp system .......................44
bulb specifications ....................48
daytime running lights .............45
flash to pass ..............................45
high beam .................................45
replacing bulbs .........................49
turning on and off ....................44
Heating
heating and air
conditioning system .....38–39, 41
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see
Garage door opener) ......67, 69–70
Hood ..........................................217
Index
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I
Ignition ...............................135, 262
Infant seats (see
Safety seats) .............................123
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................242
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................212
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................46
J
Jack ............................................184
positioning ...............................184
storage .....................................184
Jump-starting your vehicle ......191
K
Keyless entry system .................85
Keys
positions of the ignition .........135
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................44
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................48
cargo lamps ...............................46
daytime running light ...............45
fog lamps ...................................44
headlamps .................................44
headlamps, flash to pass ..........45
instrument panel, dimming .....46
interior lamps .....................47–48
replacing bulbs ...................48–53Lane change indicator (see
Turn signal) .................................46
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........140
speed control ............................66
Load limits .................................161
GAWR ......................................161
GVWR ......................................161
trailer towing ..........................161
Loading instructions .................163
Locks
childproof ..................................79
Lubricant specifications ...259, 262
Lumbar support, seats ...............93
M
Manual transmission .................146
fluid capacities ........................256
lubricant specifications ..........262
reverse .....................................149
Mirrors .........................................55
automatic dimming
rearview mirror .........................61
fold away ...................................63
side view mirrors (power) .......62
Moon roof ....................................66
Motorcraft parts ................238, 255
O
Octane rating ............................236
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................221
P
Parking brake ............................141
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....255
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