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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K
Keyless entry system .................86
Keys
positions of the ignition .........175
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................40
daytime running light ...............41
fog lamps ...................................41
headlamps .................................40
headlamps, flash to pass ..........42
instrument panel, dimming .....42
interior lamps ...........................46
replacing bulbs ...................47–54
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................46
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........181
speed control ............................65
Load limits .................................160
Loading instructions .................165
Locks
childproof ..................................81
Lubricant specifications ...283, 287
Lug nuts ....................................148
Lumbar support, seats ...............95
M
Manual transmission .................188
fluid capacities ........................281
lubricant specifications ..........287
reverse .....................................190
Message center ...............67, 69–70
english/metric button ...............74
system check button ................73warning messages .....................75
Mirrors ...................................56, 60
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................60
fold away ...................................62
heated ........................................60
side view mirrors (power) .......60
signal .........................................61
Moon roof ....................................57
Motorcraft parts ................265, 280
O
Octane rating ............................264
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................249
Overdrive .....................................56
P
Parking brake ............................182
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....280
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................63
Power adjustable foot pedals .....63
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................219
Power door locks ........................80
Power mirrors .............................60
Power point .................................58
Power steering ..........................183
fluid, checking and adding ....271
fluid, refill capacity ................281
fluid, specifications .........283, 287
Power Windows ...........................58
Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................184
R
Radio ..........................20, 22, 25, 28
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