Introduction 3
Instrument Cluster 10
Warning and control lights 10
Gauges 13
Entertainment Systems 16
AM/FM stereo 16
AM/FM stereo with CD 17
AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 29
Climate Controls 38
Manual heating and air conditioning 38
Lights 41
Headlamps 41
Turn signal control 44
Bulb replacement 44
Driver Controls 50
Windshield wiper/washer control 50
Power windows 52
Mirrors 52
Speed control (Cruise control) 53
Locks and Security 62
Keys 62
Locks 62
Anti-theft system 64
Seating and Safety Restraints 71
Seating 71
Safety restraints 73
Air bags 85
Child restraints 94
Driving 108
Starting 108
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in front seat ..............................99
in rear seat ................................99
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............182
instrument panel ....................185
interior .....................................185
plastic parts ............................184
washing ....................................181
waxing .....................................181
wheels ......................................182
wiper blades ............................184
Clutch
fluid ..........................................218
operation while driving ..........118
recommended shift speeds ....119
Console ........................................56
Coolant
checking and adding ..............200
refill capacities ................204, 229
specifications ..................233, 236
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................53
Customer Assistance ................146
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .............................186, 240
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................173
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............177
Getting roadside assistance ...146
Getting the service you
need .........................................171
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................178
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................174
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................177D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................41
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................219
engine oil .................................192
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........233
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................223
Driving under special
conditions ..................120, 125, 128
sand .........................................127
snow and ice ...........................129
through water .................127, 131
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Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................165
Emission control system ..........215
Engine ........................................236
cleaning ...................................182
coolant .....................................200
idle speed control ...................198
lubrication
specifications ..................233, 236
refill capacities ........................229
service points ..................189–191
starting after a collision .........147
Engine block heater .................112
Engine oil ..................................192
checking and adding ..............192
dipstick ....................................192
filter, specifications ........197, 229
recommendations ...................197
refill capacities ........................229
specifications ..................233, 236
Index
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