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washing ....................................177
waxing .....................................177
wheels ......................................178
wiper blades ............................179
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............35
Clock adjust
AM/FM .......................................27
AM/FM/CD .................................24
AM/FM/Tape ..............................28
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................22
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................51
Console ........................................72
overhead ..............................49–50
Controls
power seat .................................90
steering column ........................63
Coolant
checking and adding ..............192
refill capacities ................196, 227
specifications ..................228, 230
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................60
Customer Assistance ................145
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................182
Ford Extended Service Plan .170
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............174
Getting roadside assistance ...145
Getting the service
you need .................................168
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................175
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................170
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............173D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................38
Defrost
rear window ..............................37
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................209
engine oil .................................186
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........228
Driving under special
conditions ..................................138
through water .........................138
E
Electronic message center .........68
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................161
Emission control system ..........206
Engine ........................................230
cleaning ...................................178
coolant .....................................192
fail-safe coolant ......................197
idle speed control ...................190
lubrication
specifications ..................228, 230
refill capacities ........................227
service points ..........................185
starting after a collision .........146
Engine block heater .................127
Engine oil ..................................186
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................186
checking and adding ..............186
dipstick ....................................186
filter, specifications ........189, 226
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K
Keyless entry system .................81
autolock .....................................80
keypad .......................................81
programming entry code .........81
Keys .................................73, 83–85
positions of the ignition .........124
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................38
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................41
daytime running light ...............38
headlamps .................................38
headlamps, flash to pass ..........39
instrument panel, dimming .....39
interior lamps .....................40–41
replacing bulbs ...................41–46
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................40
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........130
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................138
Load limits .................................139
Locks
autolock .....................................80
childproof ..................................74
doors ..........................................73
Lubricant specifications ...228, 230
Lumbar support, seats ...............89
M
Message center ...........................68
reset button ..............................68
select button .............................69Mirrors .........................................48
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................59
fold away ...................................59
heated ........................................58
side view mirrors (power) .......58
Moon roof ....................................63
Motorcraft parts ................203, 226
O
Octane rating ............................202
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................186
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................77
Parking brake ............................130
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....226
Pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ...............59
Power adjustable foot pedals .....59
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................151
Power door locks ..................73, 80
Power mirrors .............................58
Power Point
Cigar lighter ..............................56
Power steering ..................132–133
fluid, checking and adding ....208
fluid, refill capacity ................227
fluid, specifications .................228
Power Windows ...........................57
R
Radio ..........................20, 23, 26, 28
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Rear window defroster ...............37
Relays ................................147, 155
Remote entry system ...........75, 77
illuminated entry ......................79
locking/unlocking doors ...........76
opening the trunk .....................77
panic alarm ...............................77
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................79
Roadside assistance ..................145
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........104
Safety belts (see
Safety restraints) ............91, 94–98
Safety defects, reporting ..........176
Safety restraints ..............91, 94–98
belt minder .............................100
extension assembly ................104
for adults .............................95–98
for children .............................112
lap belt ......................................99
safety belt maintenance .........104
warning light and chime ..99–100
Safety seats for children ..........115
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............91
Seats ............................................87
child safety seats ....................115
front seats .................................87
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ...................83–85
Servicing your vehicle ..............183
Setting the clock
AM/FM stereo ...........................27
AM/FM/CD .................................24
AM/FM/Tape ..............................28AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................22
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................226, 230
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................228, 230
Speed control ..............................60
Starting your
vehicle ........................124–125, 127
jump starting ..........................161
Steering
speed sensitive .......................133
Steering wheel
controls ......................................63
tilting .........................................48
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................48
Tires ...........................155, 213–214
alignment ................................221
care ..........................................219
changing ..................155, 157, 161
checking the pressure ............219
label .........................................219
replacing ..................................224
rotating ....................................221
safety practices .......................224
sidewall information ...............215
snow tires and chains ............225
spare tire .........................155–156
terminology .............................214
tire grades ...............................214
treadwear ........................213, 223
Towing .......................................141
recreational towing .................144
trailer towing ..........................141
wrecker ....................................167
Traction control ........................131
Traction-lok rear axle ...............138
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