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Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............40
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................36
AM/FM .......................................21
AM/FM/Cassette ........................22
AM/FM/CD .................................27
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................31
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................57
Console ........................................80
overhead ..............................55–56
Controls
power seat .................................98
steering column ........................70
Coolant
checking and adding ..............224
refill capacities ................228, 246
specifications ..................247, 249
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................67
Cupholder(s) .............................100
Customer Assistance ................184
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................214
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................207
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................208
Getting roadside assistance ...184
Getting the service you
need .........................................201
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................208
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................204
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................206D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................43
Defrost
rear window ..............................42
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................241
engine oil .................................218
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........247
Driving under special
conditions ..................................182
through water .........................183
E
Electronic message center .........76
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................195
Emission control system ..........238
Engine ........................................249
cleaning ...................................211
coolant .....................................224
fail-safe cooling .......................229
idle speed control ...................222
lubrication
specifications ..................247, 249
refill capacities ........................246
service points ..........................217
starting after a collision .........185
Engine block heater .................170
Engine oil ..................................218
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................218
checking and adding ..............218
dipstick ....................................218
filter, specifications ........221, 245
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K
Keyless entry system .................90
autolock .....................................89
keypad .......................................90
programming entry code .........90
Keys .......................................82, 93
positions of the ignition .........167
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................43
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................47
daytime running light ...............43
headlamps .................................43
headlamps, flash to pass ..........44
instrument panel, dimming .....44
interior lamps ...............45–47, 52
replacing bulbs .......46–47, 49, 51
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................45
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........172
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................182
Load limits .................................157
Locks
autolock .....................................89
childproof ..................................83
doors ..........................................82
Lubricant specifications ...247, 249
Lug nuts ....................................147
Lumbar support, seats ...............97
M
Message center ...........................76reset button ..............................76
select button .............................77
Mirrors .........................................54
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................66
fold away ...................................66
heated ........................................66
side view mirrors (power) .......66
Moon roof ....................................71
Motorcraft parts ................235, 245
O
Octane rating ............................234
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................218
P
Parking brake ............................173
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....245
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................101
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................67
Power adjustable foot pedals .....67
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................191
Power door locks ..................82, 89
Power mirrors .............................66
Power point .................................64
Power steering ..................175–176
fluid, checking and adding ....240
fluid, refill capacity ................246
fluid, specifications .................247
Power Windows ...........................65
R
Radio ....................20, 22, 25, 28, 33
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Rear window defroster ...............42
Relays ................................186, 195
Remote entry system .................84
illuminated entry ......................88
locking/unlocking doors ...........85
opening the trunk .....................86
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................87
Roadside assistance ..................184
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........114
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........100, 103, 105–107
Safety defects, reporting ..........209
Safety
restraints ...........100, 103, 105–107
belt minder .............................109
extension assembly ................113
for adults .........................105–107
for children .............................125
lap belt ....................................108
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................101
safety belt maintenance .........114
warning light and
chime ...............................108–109
Safety seats for children ..........128
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................250
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............100
Seats ............................................95
child safety seats ....................128
front seats .................................95
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................93Servicing your vehicle ..............216
Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................27
AM/FM stereo ...........................21
AM/FM/Cassette ........................22
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................36
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................31
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................245, 249
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................247, 249
Speed control ..............................67
Starting your
vehicle ........................167–168, 170
jump starting ..........................195
Steering
speed sensitive .......................176
Steering wheel
controls ......................................70
tilting .........................................54
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................54
Tires ...........................136–137, 141
alignment ................................154
care ..........................................153
changing ..........................141, 143
checking the pressure ............139
inspecting and inflating .........138
label .........................................152
replacing ..................................140
rotating ....................................155
safety practices .......................154
sidewall information ...............147
snow tires and chains ............156
spare tire .........................141–142
terminology .............................137
tire grades ...............................137
treadwear ........................136, 153
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Towing .......................................163
recreational towing .................166
trailer towing ..........................163
wrecker ....................................200
Traction control ........................174
Traction-lok rear axle ...............182
Transmission .............................177
brake-shift interlock
(BSI) ................................177–178
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................241
fluid, refill capacities ..............246
lubricant specifications ..247, 249
Trunk ...........................................83
remote release ....................80, 86
Turn signal ..................................45
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................249Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................251
Vehicle loading ..........................157
Ventilating your vehicle ...........170
W
Warning lights (see Lights)
.......10
Washer fluid
..............................218
Water, Driving through
.............183
Windows
power
.........................................65
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
..........................................53
checking and adding fluid
.....218
replacing wiper blades
.............53
Wrecker towing
.........................200
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