positioning ...............................153
storage .....................................153
Jump-starting your vehicle ......159
K
Keyless entry system .................80
autolock .....................................79
keypad .......................................80
programming entry code .........80
Keys .................................72, 82–84
positions of the ignition .........123
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................36
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................40
daytime running light ...............36
headlamps .................................36
headlamps, flash to pass ..........37
instrument panel, dimming .....37
interior lamps .....................40–41
replacing bulbs ....... 40–41, 43–45
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................39
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........129
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................137
Load limits .................................138
Locks
autolock .....................................79
childproof ..................................73
doors ..........................................72
Lubricant specifications ...226, 228
Lumbar support, seats ...............88
M
Message center ...........................67reset button ..............................67
select button .............................68
Mirrors .........................................47
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................58
fold away ...................................58
heated ........................................57
side view mirrors (power) .......57
Moon roof ....................................62
Motorcraft parts ................201, 224
O
Octane rating ............................200
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................184
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................76
Parking brake ............................129
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....224
Pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ...............58
Power adjustable foot pedals .....58
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................150
Power door locks ..................72, 79
Power mirrors .............................57
Power Point
Cigar lighter ..............................55
Power steering ..................131–132
fluid, checking and adding ....206
fluid, refill capacity ................225
fluid, specifications .................226
Power Windows ...........................56
R
Radio ................................20, 23, 26
Index
238
Rear window defroster ...............35
Relays ................................146, 153
Remote entry system ...........74, 76
illuminated entry ......................78
locking/unlocking doors ...........75
opening the trunk .....................76
panic alarm ...............................76
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................78
Roadside assistance ..................144
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........103
Safety belts (see
Safety restraints) ............90, 93–97
Safety defects, reporting ..........174
Safety restraints ..............90, 93–97
belt minder ...............................99
extension assembly ................103
for adults .............................94–97
for children .............................111
lap belt ......................................98
safety belt maintenance .........103
warning light and chime ....98–99
Safety seats for children ..........114
Seat belts (see
Safety restraints) ........................90
Seats ............................................86
child safety seats ....................114
front seats .................................86
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ...................82–84
Servicing your vehicle ..............181
Setting the clock
AM/FM/CD .................................24
AM/FM/Tape ..............................27
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................22Spark plugs,
specifications .....................224, 228
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................226, 228
Speed control ..............................59
Starting your vehicle .......123–124,
126
jump starting ..........................159
Steering
speed sensitive .......................132
Steering wheel
controls ......................................62
tilting .........................................47
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................47
Tires ...........................153, 211–212
alignment ................................219
care ..........................................217
changing ..................153, 155, 159
checking the pressure ............217
label .........................................217
replacing ..................................222
rotating ....................................219
safety practices .......................222
sidewall information ...............213
snow tires and chains ............223
spare tire .................................154
terminology .............................212
tire grades ...............................212
treadwear ........................211, 221
Towing .......................................140
recreational towing .................143
trailer towing ..........................140
wrecker ....................................165
Traction control ........................130
Traction-lok rear axle ...............137
Transmission .............................133
Index
239
