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A
Air cleaner filter .......................203
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..............................82–83, 91
and child safety seats ..............84
description ..........................83, 91
disposal ......................................93
driver airbag ........................84, 92
indicator light ...........................91
operation .............................84, 92
passenger airbag .................84, 92
side airbag .................................91
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................184
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................133
Anti-theft system ........................62
arming the system ....................62
disarming a triggered system ..62
Audio system (see Radio) ...16, 20
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................201
fluid, checking ........................201
fluid, specification ..................208
Automatic transmission ............135
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................137
fluid, refill capacities ..............205
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........207
refill capacities ........................205
B
Battery .......................................182
acid, treating emergencies .....182
jumping a disabled battery ....157
maintenance-free ....................182
replacement, specifications ...203servicing ..................................182
BeltMinder ...................................78
Brakes ................................132–133
anti-lock ...................................133
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................133
fluid, checking and adding ....201
fluid, refill capacities ..............205
fluid, specifications .........207–208
lubricant specifications ..207–208
parking ....................................133
shift interlock ..........................135
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................32
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....205
Cargo cover .................................49
Cell phone use ..............................7
Child safety restraints ................95
child safety belts ......................95
Child safety seats ........................98
attaching with tether straps ..102
in front seat ..............................99
in rear seat ................................99
LATCH .....................................104
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............171
instrument panel ....................173
interior .....................................173
plastic parts ............................172
washing ....................................170
waxing .....................................170
wheels ......................................171
wiper blades ............................172
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......25–26
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Clutch
fluid ..........................................201
operation while driving ..........139
recommended shift speeds ....140
Console
overhead ....................................40
Controls
steering column ........................47
Coolant
checking and adding ..............184
refill capacities ................188, 205
specifications ..................207–208
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................44
Customer Assistance ................142
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................167
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................168
Getting roadside assistance ...142
Getting the service you
need .........................................163
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................168
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................166
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................29
Defrost
rear window ..............................28
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................201
engine oil .................................180
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........207Driving under special
conditions ..................................139
through water .........................141
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................157
Emission control system ..........198
Engine ........................................208
cleaning ...................................171
coolant .....................................184
idle speed control ...................182
lubrication
specifications ..................207–208
refill capacities ........................205
service points ..........................178
starting after a collision .........143
Engine block heater .................132
Engine fan .................................178
Engine oil ..................................180
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................180
checking and adding ..............180
dipstick ....................................180
filter, specifications ........181, 203
recommendations ...................181
refill capacities ........................205
specifications ..................207–208
Exhaust fumes ..........................131
F
Fan, Engine Cooling .........176, 178
Floor mats ...................................49
Fluid capacities .........................205
Foglamps .....................................30
Fuel ............................................190
calculating fuel economy .......195
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cap ...........................................192
capacity ...................................205
choosing the right fuel ...........193
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................198
detergent in fuel .....................194
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................190, 192, 195
filter, specifications ........190, 203
fuel pump shut-off switch .....143
improving fuel economy ........195
octane rating ...................194, 208
quality ......................................194
running out of fuel .................194
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................190
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......143
Fuses ..................................144–145
G
Garage door opener ....................41
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............192
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................195
Gauges .........................................14
H
Hazard flashers .........................143
Headlamps ...................................29
aiming ........................................30
bulb specifications ....................32
daytime running lights .............29
flash to pass ..............................29
high beam .................................29
turning on and off ....................29
Heating
heater only system ...................25
Hood ..........................................177I
Ignition ...............................129, 208
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..98
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................200
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................173
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................30
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......157
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................52
Keys
positions of the ignition .........129
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................32
daytime running light ...............29
fog lamps ...................................30
headlamps .................................29
headlamps, flash to pass ..........29
instrument panel, dimming .....30
interior lamps ...........................31
replacing bulbs ...................32, 35
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................31
Liftgate ........................................50
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........133
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Load limits .................................121
Locks
autolock .....................................52
childproof ..................................54
Lubricant specifications ...207–208
Lug nuts ....................................156
M
Manual transaxle
lubricant specifications ..........208
Manual transmission .................139
fluid capacities ........................205
reverse .....................................140
Mirrors .........................................43
heated ........................................43
side view mirrors (power) .......43
Moon roof ....................................47
Motorcraft parts ........174, 190, 203
O
Octane rating ............................194
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................180
P
Parking brake ............................133
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....203
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................70
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................148
Power mirrors .............................43
Power point .................................41
Power steering ..........................135
fluid, checking and adding ....200fluid, refill capacity ................205
fluid, specifications .........207–208
Power Windows ...........................42
R
Radio ......................................16, 20
Rear window defroster ...............28
Relays ........................................144
Remote audio controls ...............47
Remote entry system .................56
locking/unlocking doors ...........52
opening the trunk .....................58
Roadside assistance ..................142
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............77
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ...68, 72–75
Safety defects, reporting ..........169
Safety restraints ..............68, 72–76
belt minder ...............................78
extension assembly ..................76
for adults .............................73–75
for children .........................94–95
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................70
safety belt maintenance ...........77
warning light and chime ....77–78
Safety seats for children ............98
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................211
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............68
Seats ............................................63
child safety seats ......................98
Servicing your vehicle ..............176
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Spark plugs,
specifications .....................203, 208
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................207–208
Speed control ..............................44
Starting your vehicle ........129–131
jump starting ..........................157
Steering wheel
controls ......................................47
tilting .........................................40
Sunroof (moonroof) ...................47
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .................25
Tilt steering wheel ......................40
Tires ...................................106–107
alignment ................................112
care ..........................................110
changing ..................................153
checking the pressure ............110
inspecting and inflating .........108
label .........................................119
replacing ..................................114
rotating ....................................113
safety practices .......................112
sidewall information ...............114
snow tires and chains ............120
spare tire .................................151
terminology .............................107
tire grades ...............................107
treadwear ........................106, 111
Towing .......................................125
recreational towing .................128
trailer towing ..........................125
wrecker ....................................162
Traction control ........................134Transaxle
lubricant specifications ..........208
Transmission
automatic operation ...............135
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....135
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................201
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................203
fluid, refill capacities ..............205
lubricant specifications ..........207
manual operation ....................139
Trunk ...........................................54
remote release ..........................58
Turn signal ..................................31
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................208
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................212
Vehicle loading ..........................121
Ventilating your vehicle ...........132
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................179
Water, Driving through .............141
Windows
power .........................................42
rear wiper/washer .....................39
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....179
operation ...................................39
replacing wiper blades ...........179
Wrecker towing .........................162
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