A
Accessory delay ..........................65
AdvanceTrac ..............................211
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ................142–143, 149, 152
and child safety seats ............144
description ..............143, 149, 152
disposal ....................................155
driver air bag ..........145, 150, 153
indicator light .................149, 154
operation .................145, 150, 153
passenger air bag ...145, 150, 153
side air bag ..............................149
Air cleaner filter ...............281, 285
Air filter, cabin ............................40
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................263
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................210–211
Anti-theft system ......................107
arming the system ..................107
disarming a triggered
system .....................................107
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................17, 20, 23
Automatic transaxle .................214
fluid, adding ............................279
fluid, checking ........................279
fluid, refill capacities ..............286
fluid, specification ..................289
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................216
Auxiliary power point .................63
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........287
B
Battery .......................................261acid, treating emergencies .....261
jumping a disabled battery ....232
maintenance-free ....................261
replacement, specifications ...285
servicing ..................................261
BeltMinder .................................137
Brakes ........................................210
anti-lock ...........................210–211
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................210
fluid, checking and adding ....279
fluid, refill capacities ..............286
fluid, specifications .........287, 289
lubricant specifications ..287, 289
parking ....................................211
shift interlock ..........................214
Bulbs ............................................48
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....286
Cargo net .....................................89
Cassette tape player .......17, 20, 23
Cell phone use ............................71
Certification Label ....................291
Child safety restraints ..............155
child safety belts ....................155
Child safety seats ......................158
in front seat ............................159
in rear seat ..............................159
tether anchorage hardware ...162
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............249
instrument panel ....................251
interior .....................................251
interior trim ............................251
plastic parts ............................250
washing ....................................248
waxing .....................................248
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wheels ......................................249
wiper blades ............................250
Clock ............................................63
Compass, electronic ....................55
calibration .................................57
set zone adjustment .................56
Console ........................................71
overhead ....................................55
Controls
power seat ...............................110
steering column ........................71
Coolant
checking and adding ..............263
refill capacities ................267, 286
specifications ..................287, 289
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................68
Cupholder(s) .............................114
Customer Assistance ................222
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................252
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................245
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................245
Getting roadside assistance ...222
Getting the service you
need .........................................239
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................246
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................242
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................42Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................279
engine oil .................................257
Doors ...........................................58
lubricant specifications ..........287
power sliding ............................59
Driving under special
conditions ..................................217
through water .........................221
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................232
Emission control system ..........276
Engine ........................................289
cleaning ...................................249
coolant .....................................263
idle speed control ...................261
lubrication
specifications ..................287, 289
refill capacities ........................286
service points ..........................256
starting after a collision .........223
Engine block heater .................209
Engine oil ..................................257
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................257
checking and adding ..............257
dipstick ....................................257
filter, specifications ........260, 285
recommendations ...................260
refill capacities ........................286
specifications ..................287, 289
Exhaust fumes ..........................209
F
Floor mats ...................................72
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