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waxing .....................................238
wheels ......................................239
wiper blades ............................241
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............37
Clutch
fluid ..........................................272
operation while driving ..........188
recommended shift speeds ....189
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................71
Console ........................................67
overhead ....................................57
Controls
steering column ........................66
Coolant
checking and adding ..............255
refill capacities ................259, 281
specifications ..................283, 287
Cruise control (see
Speed control) ............................63
Customer Assistance ................211
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................244
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................235
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............236
Getting roadside assistance ...211
Getting the service
you need .................................229
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................236
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................232
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............234D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................41
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid .273
engine oil .................................249
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........283
Driveline universal joint
and slip yoke .............................277
Driving under special
conditions ..................188, 201, 204
sand .........................................203
snow and ice ...........................205
through water .................203, 207
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Electronic message center ...67, 69
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................221
Emergency Flashers .................212
Emission control system ..........269
Engine ........................................287
cleaning ...................................239
coolant .....................................255
diesel ...........................................8
fail-safe coolant ......................260
idle speed control ...................253
lubrication
specifications ..................283, 287
refill capacities ........................281
service points ..................247–248
starting after a collision .........213
Engine block heater .................180
Engine oil ..................................249
checking and adding ..............249
dipstick ....................................249
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filter, specifications ........252, 280
recommendations ...................252
refill capacities ........................281
specifications ..................283, 287
Exhaust fumes ..........................180
F
Fail safe cooling ........................260
Fluid capacities .........................281
Foglamps .....................................41
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......193
description ..............................197
driving off road .......................199
electronic shift ................193, 197
indicator light .........................194
lever operated shift ................195
manual locking hubs ..............193
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................184
Fuel ............................................261
calculating fuel economy .72, 265
cap ...........................................263
capacity ...................................281
choosing the right fuel ...........264
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................268
detergent in fuel .....................265
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................261, 263, 266
filter, specifications ........265, 280
fuel pump shut-off switch .....213
improving fuel economy ........265
octane rating ...................264, 287
quality ......................................264
running out of fuel .................265
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................261
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......213
Fuses ..................................213–214G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............263
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................265
Gauges .........................................16
transmission fluid
temperature gauge ...................20
H
Hazard flashers .........................212
Head restraints ...........................90
Headlamps ...................................40
aiming ..................................42, 44
autolamp system .......................40
daytime running lights .............41
flash to pass ..............................42
high beam .................................41
replacing bulbs ...................48–51
turning on and off ....................40
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system ...........................34–35, 37
Hood ..........................................246
I
Ignition ...............................175, 287
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................120
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................270
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................241
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................42
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......221
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Relays ........................................213
Remote entry system .................82
illuminated entry ......................85
locking/unlocking doors ...........80
Reverse sensing system ...........191
Roadside assistance ..................211
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........108
Safety belts (see
Safety restraints) ................97–101
Safety defects, reporting ..........237
Safety restraints ..................97–101
belt minder .............................104
extension assembly ................107
for adults ...........................98–101
for children .....................117–118
lap belt ....................................102
safety belt maintenance .........108
warning light and
chime ...............................103–104
Safety seats for children ..........120
Seat belts (see
Safety restraints) ........................97
Seats ............................................90
child safety seats ....................120
cleaning ...................................242
Servicing your vehicle ..............245
Snowplowing .................8, 208–210
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................280, 287
Special notice ................................9
ambulance conversions ..............8
diesel-powered vehicles .............8
four-wheel drive vehicles .......210
utility-type vehicles ....................8Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................283, 287
Speed control ..............................63
Starting your vehicle .......175–176,
179
jump starting ..........................221
Steering wheel
controls ......................................66
tilting .........................................56
T
Tailgate ..................................78–79
Tilt steering wheel ......................56
Tires ...................................131–132
alignment ................................156
care ..........................................155
changing ..................................141
checking the pressure ............134
inspecting and inflating .........133
label .........................................154
replacing ..................................137
rotating ....................................157
safety practices .......................156
sidewall information ...............149
snow tires and chains ............160
spare tire .........................137–138
terminology .............................132
tire grades ...............................132
treadwear ........................131, 155
Towing .......................................165
trailer towing ..........................165
wrecker ....................................227
Traction-lok rear axle ...............183
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................277
Transmission
automatic operation .........56, 184
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....184
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