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Ifyou use the temporary spare tire
continuously or do not follow these
precautions, the tire could fail, causing you to lose
control of the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or
others.
When driving with the temporary spare tiredo not:
•use more than one temporary spare tire at a time
•exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) or drive further than 3
200 km (2 000 miles) total under any
circumstances
•load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load
rating listed on the tire pressure label on the
inside of the glove compartment door
•tow a trailer
•use tire chains
•drive through an automatic car wash, because of
the vehicle’s reduced ground clearance
•try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it
from its wheel
•use the wheel for any other type of vehicle
Use of a temporary spare tire at any one wheel
location can lead to impairment of the following:
•handling, stability and braking performance
•comfort and noise
•ground clearance and parking at curbs
•Winter driving capability
Tire change procedure
To prevent the vehicle from moving when
you change a tire, be sure the parking brake
is set, then block (in both directions) the wheel
that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of
the vehicle) to the tire being changed.
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Dash trim
Electrochromic mirror with compass
Electrochromic mirror with compass and
temperature display
Engine block heaters
Remote keyless entry system
Remote start system
Travel equipment
Auto headlamps with daytime running lights (DRL)
Daytime running lights (DRL)
First aid kit
Fog lights
Highway safety kit
Removable luggage rack
Removable luggage rack adapters (Bike, ski,
snowboard)
Speed control
Protection and appearance equipment
All-weather vinyl floor mats
Car cover
Cargo liners, interior
Carpet floor mats
Door edge guards
Door sill scuff plates, stainless
Flat splash guards
Front end covers (full and mini)
Gearshift knob
Leather steering wheel
Molded splash guards
Pedal covers
Seat belt extenders
Accessories
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D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) .............. 67
Defrost
rear window ............ 66
Dipstick
automatic
transmission
fluid ........................ 228
engine oil ............... 199
Doors
lubricant
specifications ........ 240
Driving under
special conditions
through water ....... 153
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ........ 170
Emission control
system ...................... 223
Engine ...................... 242
check engine/service
engine soon light .... 11
cleaning ................. 188
coolant ................... 206
idle speed control.... 203
lubrication
specifications... 240, 242
refill capacities ...... 238
service
points ............. 197–198
starting after
a collision .............. 159
Engine block
heater ....................... 137
Engine oil ................ 199checking and
adding .................... 199
dipstick .................. 199
filter,
specifications... 202, 237
recommendations.... 202
refill capacities ...... 238
specifications... 240, 242
Exhaust fumes ........ 137
F
Floor mats ................. 85
Fluid capacities ....... 238
Foglamps ................... 67
Fuel .......................... 214
calculating fuel
economy ................ 219
cap ................... 12, 216
capacity ................. 238
choosing the
right fuel ................ 217
comparisons with
EPA fuel economy
estimates ............... 223
detergent in fuel ... 218
filling your
vehicle with
fuel ......... 214, 216, 219
filter,
specifications... 219, 237
fuel pump shut-off
switch .................... 159
gauge ....................... 16
improving fuel
economy ................ 219
low fuel warning
light .......................... 13
octane
rating ............. 217, 242
quality .................... 218
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Jump-starting your
vehicle ...................... 170
K
Keys ..................... 95–97
key in ignition
chime ....................... 14
positions of the
ignition .................. 133
removing from
the ignition ............ 153
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications
chart ........................ 71
cargo lamps ............. 68
daytime running
light .......................... 67
fog lamps ................. 67
headlamps ......... 67, 72
headlamps, flash
to pass ..................... 68
instrument panel,
dimming ................... 68
interior lamps ... 70, 72
replacing
bulbs .................. 71–75
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ...... 70
Lights, warning and
indicator .................... 10
air bag ...................... 11
anti-lock brakes
(ABS) .............. 13, 141
anti-theft ................. 11
brake ........................ 14
charging system ...... 11
fuel cap light ........... 12high beam ............... 10
low fuel .................... 13
overdrive off ............ 13
safety belt ............... 10
service engine
soon ......................... 11
traction control
active ....................... 13
turn signal
indicator .................. 10
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) .. 144
Load limits ............... 154
GAWR .................... 154
GVWR .................... 154
trailer towing ........ 154
Locks
doors ........................ 89
Lubricant
specifications ... 240, 242
Lug nuts,
anti-theft .................. 169
Lumbar support,
seats ......................... 100
M
Manual
transmission ............ 150
fluid capacities ...... 238
lubricant
specifications ........ 242
reverse ................... 152
Mirrors
side view mirrors
(power) ................... 80
Motorcraft
parts ................. 219, 237
O
Octane rating .......... 217
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Odometer ................... 17
Oil (see
Engine oil) ............... 199
Overdrive ........... 84, 146
P
Panic alarm feature,
remote entry
system ........................ 92
Parking brake .......... 139
Parts (see Motorcraft
parts) ....................... 237
Power distribution
box (see Fuses) ...... 163
Power door locks ...... 89
Power mirrors ........... 80
Power point ............... 78
Power steering ........ 142
fluid, checking
and adding ............ 225
fluid, refill
capacity ................. 238
fluid,
specifications... 240, 242
Power Windows ......... 78
R
Radio .................... 19, 43
Radio reception ... 61–62
Rear window
defroster .................... 66
Relays ...................... 160
Remote entry
system .................. 91–92
illuminated entry .... 94locking/unlocking
doors .................. 89, 92
opening the trunk ... 93
panic alarm ............. 92
replacement/additional
transmitters ............. 94
replacing the
batteries .................. 93
Roadside
assistance ................ 157
S
Safety belts (see
Safety restraints) ..... 14,
102, 104–107
Safety defects,
reporting .................. 186
Safety
restraints... 102, 104–107
belt minder ........... 109
cleaning the
safety belts ............ 113
extension
assembly ................ 113
for adults ....... 104–107
for children ... 119–120
warning light
and chime ............... 10,
14, 108–109
Safety seats
for children .............. 123
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ................ 102
Seats .......................... 99
child safety seats .. 123
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft
system .................. 95–97
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