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If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery is
reconnected.
•Always dispose of automotive
batteries in a responsible manner.
Follow your local authorized
standards for disposal. Call your
local authorized recycling center
to find out more about recycling
automotive batteries.
ENGINE COOLANT
Checking engine coolant
The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the
mileage intervals listed in theScheduled Maintenance Guide. The
coolant concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and distilled
water, which equates to a freeze point of -34°F (-36°C). Coolant
concentration testing is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester
(such as the Rotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester, 014–R1060). The
level of coolant should be maintained at the“FULL COLD”level or
within the“COLD FILL RANGE”in the coolant reservoir. If the level falls
below, add coolant per the instructions in theAdding engine coolant
section.
Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine coolant and water
concentration. If the concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above
60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly.A
50–50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following:
•Freeze protection down to -34°F (-36°C).
•Boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
•Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion.
•Enables calibrated gauges to work properly.
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wheels ......................................271
wiper blades ............................273
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......89, 92
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................19
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................23
Compass, electronic ..................113
calibration ...............................114
set zone adjustment ...............114
Console ......................................140
overhead ..................................110
Controls
power seat ...............................159
steering column ......................119
Coolant
checking and adding ..............284
refill capacities ................288, 304
specifications ..................306–307
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................117
Customer Assistance ................242
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................275
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................267
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............268
Getting roadside assistance ...242
Getting the service you
need .........................................261
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................269
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................263
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................266D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................99
Defrost
rear window ..............................96
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................301
engine oil .................................279
Doors
central unlocking ....................143
lubricant specifications ..........306
Driving under special
conditions ..................................239
through water .........................241
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................254
Emergency Flashers .................243
Emission control system ..........297
Engine ................................307–308
cleaning ...................................271
coolant .....................................284
fail-safe coolant ......................289
idle speed control ...................282
lubrication
specifications ..................306–307
refill capacities ........................304
service points ..................277–278
Engine block heater .................227
Engine oil ..................................279
checking and adding ..............279
dipstick ....................................279
filter, specifications ........281, 303
recommendations ...................281
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Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .......................248, 251
Power door locks ......................142
Power mirrors ...........................115
Power point ...............................110
Power steering ..........................230
fluid, checking and adding ....300
fluid, refill capacity ................304
fluid, specifications .........306–307
Power Windows .........................111
R
Radio ......................................17, 21
Rear Park Assist .......................239
Rear window defroster ...............96
Relays ........................................244
Remote entry system ...............146
opening the trunk ...................148
Roadside assistance ..................242
Roof rack ...................................141
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........177
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................165, 168–173
Safety Canopy ...........................182
Safety defects, reporting ..........269
Safety restraints ........165, 168–173
belt minder .............................174
extension assembly ................177
for adults .........................169–172
for children .....................188–189
safety belt maintenance .........177
warning light and chime ........173
Safety seats for children ..........191Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............165
Seats ..........................................158
child safety seats ....................191
climate control ........................162
memory seat ...................151, 161
Select Shift Transmission
(SST) shifter .............................237
Servicing your vehicle ..............276
Setting the clock
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................19
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................23
Spark plugs,
specifications .............303, 307–308
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................306–307
Speed control ............................117
Starting your vehicle ........224–226
jump starting ..........................254
Steering
speed sensitive .......................230
Steering column lock ................109
Steering wheel
controls ....................................119
tilting .......................................108
T
Tilt steering wheel ....................108
Tires ...........................199–200, 204
alignment ................................216
care ..........................................214
changing ..........................204, 206
checking the pressure ............202
inspecting and inflating .........201
label .........................................214
replacing ..................................204
rotating ....................................216
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