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ABS (see Brakes) .....................239
Accessory delay ........................111
Air cleaner filter ...............338–339
Air conditioning ..........................87
auxiliary heater and air
conditioner ................................91
Air suspension ...........................245
description ..............................245
Airbag supplemental
restraint system ................180, 184
and child safety seats ............182
description ......................180, 184
disposal ....................................187
driver airbag ....................182, 185
indicator light .................184, 187
operation .........................182, 185
passenger airbag .............182, 185
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................318
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................239–240
Armrests ....................................153
Audio system (see Radio) ...19, 24
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................249
fluid, adding ............................336
fluid, checking ........................336
fluid, refill capacities ..............340
fluid, specification ..................345
Auxiliary power point ...............108
Axle
lubricant
specifications ..................343, 345
refill capacities ........................340B
Battery .......................................316
acid, treating emergencies .....316
jumping a disabled battery ....285
maintenance-free ....................316
replacement, specifications ...339
servicing ..................................316
BeltMinder .................................176
Brakes ........................................238
anti-lock ...........................239–240
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............240
fluid, checking and adding ....335
fluid, refill capacities ..............340
fluid, specifications .........343, 345
lubricant specifications ..343, 345
parking ....................................240
shift interlock ..........................248
Bulbs ............................................98
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....340
CD-single premium .....................19
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................277
Child safety restraints ..............188
child safety belts ....................188
Child safety seats ......................191
in front seat ............................192
in rear seat ......................192, 194
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............302
instrument panel ....................304
interior .............................304–305
plastic parts ............................303
safety belts ..............................304
washing ....................................301
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waxing .....................................301
wheels ......................................302
wiper blades ............................303
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............87
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................26
Compass, electronic ..................123
calibration ...............................124
set zone adjustment .......124, 126
Console ......................................110
overhead ..........................107–108
Controls
power seat ...............................154
steering column ......................118
Coolant
checking and adding ..............318
refill capacities ................322, 340
specifications ..................343, 345
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................114
Customer Assistance ................265
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................298
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............299
Getting roadside assistance ...265
Getting the service
you need .................................292
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................300
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................295
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............298
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................94Defrost
rear window ..............................92
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................336
engine oil .................................313
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........343
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................339
Driving under special
conditions ..................251, 258, 262
sand .........................................260
snow and ice ...........................263
through water .................261, 264
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Electronic message center .......125
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................285
Emission control system ..........332
Engine ................................345–346
cleaning ...................................302
coolant .....................................318
fail-safe cooling .......................323
idle speed control ...................316
lubrication
specifications ..................343, 345
refill capacities ........................340
service points ..........................310
starting after a collision .........266
Engine block heater .................238
Engine oil ..................................313
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................313
checking and adding ..............313
dipstick ....................................313
filter, specifications ........315, 339
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recommendations ...................315
refill capacities ........................340
specifications ..................343, 345
Exhaust fumes ..........................237
F
Fail safe cooling ........................323
Floor mats .................................136
Fluid capacities .........................340
Foglamps .....................................94
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......253
control trac .............................254
description ..............................254
driving off road .......................257
indicator light .........................254
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................247
Fuel ............................................325
calculating fuel
economy ..........................128, 329
cap ...........................................327
capacity ...................................340
choosing the right fuel ...........328
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................332
detergent in fuel .....................329
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................325, 327, 329
filter, specifications ........324, 339
fuel pump shut-off switch .....266
improving fuel economy ........329
octane rating ...........328, 345–346
quality ......................................328
running out of fuel .................329
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................325
Fuses ..................................268–269G
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless
control system) .........................119
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............327
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................329
Gauges .........................................16
H
Hazard flashers .........................266
Headlamps ...................................93
aiming ........................................95
autolamp system .......................93
bulb specifications ....................98
daytime running lights .............94
flash to pass ..............................94
high beam .................................93
replacing bulbs .........................99
turning on and off ....................93
Heating
heating and air
conditioning system ...........83, 87
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................119
Hood ..........................................309
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Ignition .......................235, 345–346
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................191
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................334
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................304
cluster ........................................12
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lighting up panel and
interior .......................................95
J
Jack ............................................277
positioning ...............................277
storage .....................................277
Jump-starting your vehicle ......285
K
Keyless entry system
programming entry code .......146
Keys ...................................147–149
positions of the ignition .........235
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................93
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................98
daytime running light ...............94
fog lamps ...................................94
headlamps .................................93
headlamps, flash to pass ..........94
instrument panel, dimming .....95
interior lamps ...............96–97, 99
replacing bulbs ... 98–99, 101–103
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................96
Liftgate ..............................136, 140
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........240
Limited-slip axle .......................246
Load limits .................................221
Loading instructions .................228Locks
childproof ................................139
doors ........................................138
Lubricant specifications ...343, 345
Lug nuts ....................................284
Lumbar support, seats .............153
M
Message center .........................125
english/metric button .............130
system check button ..............131
warning messages ...................131
Mirrors ...............................106, 112
automatic dimming
rearview mirror .......................112
fold away .................................113
heated ......................................113
programmable memory ..141, 155
signal .......................................114
Motorcraft parts ........306, 324, 339
N
Navigation system .......................47
quick start .................................52
radio functions ..........................53
setting the clock .......................80
O
Octane rating ............................328
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................313
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ..............................141
Parking brake ............................240
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....339
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Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................114
Power adjustable foot pedals ...114
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................269
Power door locks ......................138
Power mirrors ...........................112
Power point ...............................108
Power steering ..........................244
fluid, checking and adding ....335
fluid, refill capacity ................340
fluid, specifications .........343, 345
Power Windows .........................111
Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................247
R
Radio ......................................19, 24
Rear window defroster ...............92
Relays ........................................268
Remote entry system .......139, 141
illuminated entry ....................144
locking/unlocking doors .........140
opening the trunk ...................140
panic alarm .............................141
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................143
Reverse sensing system ...........252
Roadside assistance ..................265
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........175
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ............166,
169–170, 172–173, 175Safety Canopy ...........................184
Safety defects, reporting ..........300
Safety restraints .......................166,
169–170, 172–175
belt minder .............................176
extension assembly ................175
for adults .................170, 172–173
for children .....................187–188
lap belt ....................................171
safety belt maintenance .........175
warning light and chime ........176
Safety seats for children ..........191
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................347
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............166
Seats ..........................................151
child safety seats ....................191
cleaning ...................................305
memory seat ...................141, 155
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ...............147–149
Servicing your vehicle ..............308
Setting the clock
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................26
Snowplowing .................................8
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........279
Spark plugs,
specifications .............339, 345–346
Special notice
utility-type vehicles ....................8
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................343, 345
Speed control ............................114
Starting your vehicle ........235–237
jump starting ..........................285
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Steering wheel
controls ....................................118
tilting .......................................106
T
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Driving .....................................260
Roadside Emergencies ...........277
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....217
Warning Displays ..............16, 131
Tires ...........................203–204, 277
alignment ................................215
care ..........................................214
changing ..................277, 279–280
checking the pressure ............206
inspecting and inflating .........205
label .........................................213
replacing ..................................208
rotating ....................................216
safety practices .......................215
sidewall information ...............209
snow tires and chains ............221
spare tire .................................278
terminology .............................205
tire grades ...............................204
treadwear ........................204, 214
Towing .......................................228
recreational towing .................234
trailer towing ..........................228
wrecker ....................................290Transmission .............................248
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....248
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................336
fluid, refill capacities ..............340
lubricant specifications ..343, 345
Trunk .........................................140
Turn signal ..................................96
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................346
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................348
Vehicle loading ..........................221
Ventilating your vehicle ...........237
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................311
Water, Driving through .............264
Windows
power .......................................111
rear wiper/washer ...................106
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ........................................105
checking and adding fluid .....311
liftgate reservoir .....................311
replacing wiper blades ...........312
Wrecker towing .........................290
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