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Replacing foglamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and then rotate
the foglamp bulb counterclockwise
and remove from foglamp (the rear
side of the foglamp is shown).
2. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the foglamp bulb.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing tail lamp/turn/backup lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and remove the
four screws and the lamp assembly
from vehicle.
2. Rotate bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove from
lamp assembly.
3. Carefully pull the bulb straight
out of the socket.
Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.
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Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and remove the
two screws and then the lamp
assembly.
2. Remove the bulb socket from
lamp assembly and pull the bulb
straight out.
Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and reach
behind the rear bumper to locate
the bulb socket.
2. Twist the socket counterclockwise
and remove.
3. Pull the old bulb straight out.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................66
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ........................................117
and child safety seats ............119
description ..............................117
disposal ....................................121
driver air bag ..........................119
indicator light .........................121
operation .................................119
passenger air bag ...................119
Air cleaner filter ...............253–255
Air conditioning ..........................45
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................233
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................172–173
Audio system (see Radio) ...17, 21
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................177, 179
fluid, adding ............................250
fluid, checking ........................250
fluid, refill capacities ..............256
fluid, specification ..................262
Auxiliary power point .................64
Axle
lubricant specifications ..259, 262
refill capacities ........................256
traction lok ..............................175
B
Battery .......................................231
acid, treating emergencies .....231
jumping a disabled battery ....204
maintenance-free ....................231
replacement, specifications ...255servicing ..................................231
BeltMinder .................................112
Brakes ........................................172
anti-lock ...........................172–173
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................172
fluid, checking and adding ....250
fluid, refill capacities ..............256
fluid, specifications .........259, 262
lubricant specifications ..259, 262
parking ....................................173
shift interlock ..........................176
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................54
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....256
Cargo net .....................................82
Cell phone use ............................81
Certification Label ....................263
Changing a tire .........................140
Child safety restraints ..............122
child safety belts ....................122
Child safety seats ......................124
attaching with tether straps ..128
in front seat ............................126
in rear seat ..............................126
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............220
instrument panel ....................222
interior .....................................222
interior trim ............................222
plastic parts ............................221
safety belts ..............................222
washing ....................................219
waxing .....................................219
wheels ......................................220
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Exhaust fumes ..........................171
F
Fail safe cooling ........................237
Fluid capacities .........................256
Foglamps .....................................50
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......184
description ..............................185
driving off road .......................187
electronic shift ................184–185
indicator light .........................185
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................175
Fuel ............................................239
calculating fuel economy .......243
cap ...........................................241
capacity ...................................256
choosing the right fuel ...........241
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................246
detergent in fuel .....................243
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................239, 241, 243
filter, specifications ........243, 255
fuel pump shut-off switch .....197
improving fuel economy ........243
octane rating ...................242, 262
quality ......................................242
running out of fuel .................243
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................239
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......197
Fuses ..................................198–199
G
Garage door opener ....................63Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless control
system) ........................................77
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............241
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................243
Gauges .........................................13
transmission fluid
temperature gauge ...................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................197
Head restraints .........................101
Headlamps ...................................49
aiming ........................................51
autolamp system .......................49
bulb specifications ....................54
daytime running lights .............50
flash to pass ..............................51
high beam .................................50
replacing bulbs ...................55–56
turning on and off ....................49
Heating
heater only system ...................47
heating and air conditioning
system ...........................42–43, 45
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................77
Hood ..........................................226
I
Ignition ...............................168, 262
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................124
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................248
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Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................222
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................51
J
Jack ............................................140
positioning ...............................140
storage .....................................140
Jump-starting your vehicle ......204
K
Keyless entry system .................90
Keys
positions of the ignition .........168
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................49
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................54
daytime running light ...............50
fog lamps ...................................50
headlamps .................................49
headlamps, flash to pass ..........51
instrument panel, dimming .....51
interior lamps .....................53–55
replacing bulbs ....... 54–56, 58–59
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................52
Liftgate ........................................82
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........172
speed control ............................72
Load limits .................................156
Loading instructions .................162Locks
childproof ..................................85
doors ..........................................84
Lubricant specifications ...259, 262
Lug nuts ....................................146
Luggage rack ...............................83
Lumbar support, seats .........98–99
M
Message center ...........................73
english/metric button ...............74
menu button .............................74
Mirrors ...................................62, 66
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................66
fold away ...................................69
heated ........................................67
side view mirrors (power) .......67
signal .........................................68
Motorcraft parts ................243, 255
O
Octane rating ............................242
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................228
Overdrive .....................................62
P
Parking brake ............................173
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....255
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................70
Power adjustable foot
pedals .....................................70, 98
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................199
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