A
Accessory delay ........................114
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ................................165, 169
and child safety seats ............167
description ......................165, 169
disposal ....................................172
driver air bag ..................167, 170
indicator light .................169, 171
operation .........................167, 170
passenger air bag ...........167, 170
side air bag ..............................169
Air cleaner filter .......271–272, 286
Air suspension ...........................192
description ..............................192
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................252
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................188
Anti-theft system ......................144
Audio system (see Radio) .........17
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................193
fluid, adding ............................269
fluid, checking ........................269
fluid, refill capacities ..............287
fluid, specification ..................290
Auxiliary power point ...............113
Axle
lubricant specifications ..288, 290
refill capacities ........................287
traction lok ..............................196
B
Battery .......................................250
acid, treating emergencies .....250jumping a disabled battery ....222
maintenance-free ....................250
replacement, specifications ...286
servicing ..................................250
BeltMinder .................................160
Brakes ........................................188
anti-lock ...................................188
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................188
fluid, checking and adding ....268
fluid, refill capacities ..............287
fluid, specifications .........288, 290
lubricant specifications ..288, 290
shift interlock ..........................192
Bulbs ............................................96
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....287
CD changer .................................21
CD-single premium .....................17
Cell phone use ..........................122
Certification Label ....................292
Changing a tire .........................216
Child safety restraints ..............172
child safety belts ....................172
Child safety seats ......................175
attaching with tether straps ..179
in front seat ............................176
in rear seat ..............................176
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............238
instrument panel ....................240
interior .....................................240
plastic parts ............................239
washing ....................................237
waxing .....................................237
wheels ......................................238
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wiper blades ............................239
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............88
Clock ..........................................113
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment ...............104
Console
overhead ..................................103
rear ..........................................128
Controls
power seat ...............................147
steering column ......................120
Coolant
checking and adding ..............252
refill capacities ................256, 287
specifications ..................288, 290
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................117
Customer Assistance ................206
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................241
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................230
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............234
Getting roadside assistance ...206
Getting the service you
need .........................................228
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................235
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................230
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................233
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................93Defrost
rear window ..............................91
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................269
engine oil .................................246
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........288
Driving under special
conditions ..................................196
through water .........................198
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................222
Emergency Flashers .................207
Emission control system ..........265
Engine ........................................290
cleaning ...................................238
coolant .....................................252
fail-safe coolant ......................257
idle speed control ...................250
lubrication
specifications ..................288, 290
refill capacities ........................287
service points ..........................245
starting after a collision .........207
Engine block heater .................187
Engine oil ..................................246
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................246
checking and adding ..............246
dipstick ....................................246
filter, specifications ........249, 286
recommendations ...................249
refill capacities ........................287
specifications ..................288, 290
Exhaust fumes ..........................187
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