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A
Accessory delay ..........................91
AdvanceTrac ..............................187
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ................157–158, 162, 165
and child safety seats ............159
description ..............158, 162, 165
disposal ....................................168
driver air bag ..........160, 163, 167
indicator light .........161, 164, 168
operation .................160, 163, 167
passenger air bag ...160, 163, 167
side air bag ......................162, 165
Air cleaner filter ...............265, 271
Air conditioning ....................69, 71
Antifreeze (see
Engine coolant) ........................248
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................184–185
Anti-theft system ......................133
arming the system ..................134
disarming a triggered
system .....................................134
Audio system (see Radio) ...16, 20
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................191
fluid, adding ............................264
fluid, checking ........................264
fluid, refill capacities ..............272
fluid, specification ..................275
Axle
lubricant
specifications ..................274–275
refill capacities ........................272
B
Battery .......................................246acid, treating emergencies .....246
jumping a disabled battery ....216
maintenance-free ....................246
replacement, specifications ...271
servicing ..................................246
BeltMinder .................................152
Brakes ........................................184
anti-lock ...........................184–185
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............184
fluid, checking and adding ....264
fluid, refill capacities ..............272
fluid, specifications .........274–275
lubricant specifications ..274–275
parking ....................................185
shift interlock ..........................190
Bulbs ............................................81
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....272
Cargo net ...................................119
Cassette tape player ...................16
CD-single premium .....................20
Cell phone use ..........................106
Certification Label ....................277
Changing a tire .........................211
Child safety restraints ..............169
child safety belts ....................169
Child safety seats ......................172
attaching with tether straps ..176
in front seat ............................173
in rear seat ..............................173
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............234
instrument panel ....................236
interior .............................236–237
interior trim ............................237
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J
Jack ............................................211
positioning ...............................211
storage .....................................211
Jump-starting your vehicle ......216
K
Keyless entry system ...............129
autolock ...................................128
Keys ...........................................120
positions of the ignition .........181
valet key ..................................120
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................77
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................81
cargo lamps ...............................79
daytime running light ...............78
fog lamps ...................................78
headlamps .................................77
headlamps, flash to pass ..........79
instrument panel, dimming .....79
interior lamps .....................81–82
replacing bulbs ...................81–85
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................81
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........184
Load limits .................................198
GAWR ......................................198
GVWR ......................................198
trailer towing ..........................198
Locks
autolock ...................................128
childproof ................................122doors ........................................120
Lubricant specifications ...274–275
Lug nuts, anti-theft ...................215
Lumbar support, seats .............136
M
Message center .................106, 108
select button ...........................106
warning messages ...................110
Mirrors ...................................89, 92
automatic dimming
rearview mirror .........................92
fold away ...................................95
heated ........................................94
programmable memory ..........128
side view mirrors (power) .......94
Moon roof ..................................101
Motorcraft parts ................258, 271
N
Navigation system .......................24
cd functions ..............................35
destination mode ......................48
map mode .................................39
quick start .................................27
radio functions ..........................29
O
Octane rating ............................257
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................243
P
Parking brake ............................185
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....271
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Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................143
Pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ...............95
Power adjustable foot pedals .....95
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .......................206, 209
Power door locks ......................120
Power steering ..........................186
fluid, checking and adding ....263
fluid, refill capacity ................272
fluid, specifications .........274–275
Power Windows ...........................90
R
Radio ......................................16, 20
Rear Park Assist .......................195
Rear window defroster ...............76
Relays ........................................202
Remote entry system ...............124
opening the trunk ...................125
Roadside assistance ..................200
Roof rack ...................................119
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........156
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........142, 145, 147–151
Safety defects, reporting ..........232
Safety restraints ...............142, 145,
147–151
belt minder .............................152
extension assembly ................156
for adults .........................147–150
for children .............................169Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................143
safety belt maintenance .........156
warning light and
chime ...............................151–152
Safety seats for children ..........172
Seat belts (see
Safety restraints) ......................142
Seats ..........................................135
child safety seats ....................172
cleaning ...................................236
climate control ........................138
easy access/easyout
feature .....................................137
memory seat ...................128, 138
Select Shift Transmission
(SST) shifter .............................193
Servicing your vehicle ..............239
Spare tire (see
Changing the Tire) ...................212
Spark plugs,
specifications .............271, 275–276
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................274–275
Speed control ..............................95
Starting your vehicle ........181–183
jump starting ..........................216
Steering
speed sensitive .......................186
Steering column lock ..................89
Steering wheel
controls ......................................98
tilting .........................................88
T
Tires ...........................211, 266–268
changing ..........................211–213
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