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Accessory delay ..........................66
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ................131–132, 139, 141
and child safety seats ............133
description ..............132, 139, 141
disposal ....................................144
driver air bag ..........134, 139, 142
indicator light .................133, 144
operation .................134, 139, 142
passenger air bag ...134, 139, 142
side air bag ..............................139
Air cleaner filter .......................267
Air conditioning ........41, 43, 45, 47
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................202
Antifreeze (see
Engine coolant) ........................249
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................194
Anti-theft system ......................104
arming the system ..................104
disarming a triggered
system .....................................105
Audio system (see Radio) ...17, 20
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................267
fluid, checking ........................267
fluid, refill capacities ..............268
fluid, specification ..................272
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................199
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........270
B
Battery .......................................247acid, treating emergencies .....247
jumping a disabled battery ....218
maintenance-free ....................247
replacement, specifications ...267
servicing ..................................247
BeltMinder .................................126
Brakes ........................................194
anti-lock ...................................194
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............194
fluid, checking and adding ....266
fluid, refill capacities ..............268
fluid, specifications .........270, 272
lubricant specifications ..270, 272
parking ....................................195
shift interlock ..........................197
Bulbs ............................................56
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....268
Cargo cover .................................89
Cargo net .....................................89
Cassette tape player ...................17
Cell phone use ............................88
Certification Label ....................274
Changing a tire .........................163
Child safety restraints ..............145
child safety belts ....................145
Child safety seats ......................148
in front seat ............................149
in rear seat ..............................149
tether anchorage hardware ...152
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............235
instrument panel ....................237
interior .....................................237
interior trim ............................237
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plastic parts ............................236
washing ....................................234
waxing .....................................234
wheels ......................................235
wiper blades ............................236
Climate control
(see Air conditioning or
Heating) .....................41, 43, 45, 47
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................21
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................79
Console ..................................87–88
overhead ..............................63–64
Controls
power seat ...............................108
steering column ........................71
Coolant
checking and adding ..............249
refill capacities ................255, 268
specifications ..................270, 272
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................68
Customer Assistance ................209
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................239
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................231
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............232
Getting roadside assistance ...209
Getting the service
you need .................................225
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................233
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................228
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............231D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................52
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................267
engine oil .................................243
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........270
Driving under special
conditions ..........................203, 206
sand .........................................204
snow and ice ...........................206
through water .................205, 207
E
Electronic message center .........76
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................218
Emission control system ..........263
Engine ........................................272
cleaning ...................................235
coolant .....................................249
idle speed control ...................247
lubrication
specifications ..................270, 272
refill capacities ........................268
service points ..........................242
starting after a collision .........210
Engine block heater .................193
Engine oil ..................................243
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................243
checking and adding ..............243
dipstick ....................................243
filter, specifications ........246, 267
recommendations ...................246
refill capacities ........................268
specifications ..................270, 272
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Exhaust fumes ..........................193
F
Fluid capacities .........................268
Foglamps .....................................52
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................202
Fuel ............................................256
calculating fuel
economy ............................77, 260
cap ...........................................257
capacity ...................................268
choosing the right fuel ...........258
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................263
detergent in fuel .....................259
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................256–257, 260
filter, specifications ........260, 267
fuel pump shut-off switch .....210
improving fuel economy ........260
octane rating ...................259, 272
quality ......................................259
running out of fuel .................259
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................256
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......210
Fuses ..........................................211
G
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless control
system) ........................................72
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............257
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................260
Gauges .........................................14
H
Hazard flashers .........................210Head restraints .................106, 110
Headlamps ...................................51
aiming ........................................54
autolamp system .......................51
bulb specifications ....................56
daytime running lights .............52
flash to pass ..............................53
high beam .................................53
replacing bulbs .........................57
turning on and off ....................51
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system ...............39, 41, 43, 45, 47
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................72
Hood ..........................................241
I
Ignition ...............................190, 272
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................148
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................265
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................237
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and interior .53
J
Jack ............................................163
positioning ...............................163
storage .....................................163
Jump-starting your vehicle ......218
K
Keyless entry system .................98
autolock .....................................99
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