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3. Remove screw(s) from lamp
assembly and disengage lamp
assembly (it has a snap fit).
4. Rotate bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove from
lamp assembly.
5. Carefully pull bulb straight out of
socket and push in the new bulb.
6. Install the bulb socket in lamp
assembly by turning clockwise.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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Replacing tail lamp/backup lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and the open
the tailgate to expose the lamp
assemblies.
2. Remove the four screws and the
lamp assembly from vehicle.
3. Rotate bulb socket
counterclockwise turn and remove
from lamp assembly.
4. Carefully pull the bulb straight
out of the socket
Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.
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Replacing foglamp bulbs (if equipped)
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and remove the
bulb socket from the foglamp by
turning counterclockwise.
2. Disconnect the electrical
connector.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulb
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and remove the
two screws and lamp assembly from
vehicle.
2. Remove the bulb socket from
lamp assembly by rotating it counterclockwise.
3. Carefully pull bulb straight out of socket.
Install the new bulb 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. Carefully pull the bulb straight
out of the socket.
Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.
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A
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................72
and child safety seats ..............74
description ................................72
disposal ......................................77
driver air bag ............................75
indicator light ...........................76
operation ...................................75
passenger air bag .....................75
passenger deactivation
switch ........................................77
Air cleaner filter ...............232–233
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................209
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................144–145
Audio system
(see Radio) ..........16, 18, 21, 25, 28
Automatic transmission ............147
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................148
fluid, refill capacities ..............234
fluid, specification ..................240
Auxiliary power point .................48
Axle
lubricant specifications ..237, 240
refill capacities ........................234
traction lok ..............................146
B
Battery .......................................207
acid, treating emergencies .....207
jumping a disabled battery ....174
maintenance-free ....................207
replacement, specifications ...233
servicing ..................................207Bed extender ..............................53
BeltMinder ...................................68
Brakes ........................................144
anti-lock ...........................144–145
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................145
fluid, checking and adding ....227
fluid, refill capacities ..............234
fluid, specifications .........237, 240
lubricant specifications ..237, 240
parking ....................................145
shift interlock ..........................147
Bulbs ............................................41
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....234
Cargo area shade ........................53
Cargo net .....................................53
Cell phone use ............................52
Certification Label ....................242
Changing a tire .........................102
Child safety restraints ................82
child safety belts ......................82
Child safety seats ........................85
attaching with tether straps ....88
in front seat ..............................86
in rear seat ................................86
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............190
instrument panel ....................192
interior .....................................193
plastic parts ............................192
safety belts ..............................193
washing ....................................189
waxing .....................................189
wheels ......................................190
wiper blades ............................192
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Fluid capacities .........................234
Foglamps .....................................37
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......153
driving off road .......................155
electronic shift ........................154
indicator light .........................153
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................147
Fuel ............................................216
calculating fuel economy .......220
cap ...........................................218
capacity ...................................234
choosing the right fuel ...........218
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................223
detergent in fuel .....................220
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................216, 218, 220
filter, specifications ........220, 233
fuel pump shut-off switch .....163
improving fuel economy ........220
octane rating ...................219, 240
quality ......................................219
running out of fuel .................220
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................216
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......163
Fuses ..................................164–165
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............218
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................220
Gauges .........................................14
H
Hazard flashers .........................163
Headlamps ...................................37aiming ........................................38
bulb specifications
....................41
daytime running lights
.............37
flash to pass
..............................38
high beam
.................................38
replacing bulbs
.........................42
turning on and off
....................37
Heating
heating and air
conditioning system
...........34–35
Hood
..........................................196
I
Ignition
...............................140, 240
Infant seats
(see Safety seats)
.......................85
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing
........................................225
Instrument panel
cleaning
...................................192
cluster
........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior
.......................................38
J
Jack
............................................102
positioning
.......................102, 106
storage
.............................102, 104
Jump-starting your vehicle
......174
K
Keys
positions of the ignition
.........140
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Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................41
daytime running light ...............37
fog lamps ...................................37
headlamps .................................37
headlamps, flash to pass ..........38
instrument panel, dimming .....38
interior lamps .....................41–42
replacing bulbs ....... 41–43, 45–46
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................40
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........145
Load limits .................................124
Loading instructions .................128
Lubricant specifications ...237, 240
Lug nuts ....................................109
Lumbar support, seats ...............60
M
Manual transmission .................150
fluid capacities ........................234
lubricant specifications ..........240
reverse .....................................152
Mirrors
fold away ...................................50
side view mirrors (power) .......49
Motorcraft parts ................220, 233
O
Octane rating ............................219
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................201
P
Parking brake ............................145Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....233
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................168
Power door locks ........................55
Power mirrors .............................49
Power point .................................48
Power steering ..........................146
fluid, checking and adding ....226
fluid, refill capacity ................234
fluid, specifications .........237, 240
Power Windows ...........................49
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................147
R
Radio ....................16, 18, 21, 25, 28
CD-MP3 .....................................29
Relays ........................................164
Remote entry system .................56
illuminated entry ......................58
locking/unlocking doors .....55–56
Roadside assistance ..................162
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............71
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........................61, 63–65
Safety defects, reporting ..........188
Safety restraints ..............61, 63–65
belt minder ...............................68
extension assembly ..................67
for adults .............................63–65
for children .........................81–82
lap belt ......................................66
safety belt maintenance ...........71
warning light and chime ....67–68
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