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
Index
281
plastic parts ............................235
washing ....................................233
waxing .....................................233
wheels ......................................234
wiper blades ............................236
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......69, 71
Compass, electronic ....................92
calibration .................................93
set zone adjustment .................93
Console ......................................118
overhead ....................................89
Controls
power seat ...............................136
steering column ........................98
Coolant
checking and adding ..............248
refill capacities ................252, 272
specifications ..................274–275
Cruise control (see
Speed control) ............................95
Customer Assistance ................200
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................238
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................225
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............230
Getting roadside assistance ...200
Getting the service
you need .................................223
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................231
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................226
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............229D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................78
Defrost
rear window ..............................76
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................264
engine oil .................................243
Doors
central unlocking ....................121
lubricant specifications ..........274
Driving under special
conditions ..................................195
through water .........................197
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................216
Emission control system ..........262
Engine ................................275–276
cleaning ...................................234
coolant .....................................248
fail-safe coolant ......................253
idle speed control ...................246
lubrication
specifications ..................274–275
refill capacities ........................272
service points ..................241–242
Engine block heater .................183
Engine oil ..................................243
checking and adding ..............243
dipstick ....................................243
filter, specifications ........245, 271
recommendations ...................245
refill capacities ........................272
specifications ..................274–275
Exhaust fumes ..........................184
Index
282
