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K
Keyless entry system .................97
autolock .....................................99
Keys
positions of the ignition .........186
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................52
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................57
daytime running light ...............53
fog lamps ...................................54
headlamps ...........................52, 57
headlamps, flash to pass ..........53
instrument panel, dimming .....54
interior lamps ...........................56
replacing bulbs ...................56–60
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................56
Liftgate ........................................88
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........190
Load limits .................................176
Locks
autolock .....................................99
childproof ..................................91
doors ..........................................90
Lubricant specifications ...272, 274
Lug nuts ....................................221
Luggage rack ...............................89
Lumbar support, seats .............107
M
Message center ...........................78
english/metric button ...............83system check button ................84
warning messages .....................84
Mirrors ...................................63, 68
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................68
fold away ...................................68
heated ........................................69
side view mirrors (power) .......68
Moon roof ....................................74
Motorcraft parts ........240, 257, 269
N
Navigation system .......................24
O
Octane rating ............................261
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................246
P
Parking brake ............................191
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....269
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................120
Power adjustable foot pedals .....69
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................211
Power door locks ........................90
Power mirrors .............................68
Power point .................................65
Power steering ..........................193
fluid, checking and adding ....267
fluid, refill capacity ................270
fluid, specifications .........272, 274
Power Windows ...........................66
R
Radio ......................................17, 20
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Relays ........................................207
Remote entry system .................92
illuminated entry ................96–97
Reverse sensing system ...........196
Roadside assistance ..................205
Roof rack .....................................89
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........131
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ............118,
122–125
Safety Canopy ...........................144
Safety defects, reporting ..........235
Safety restraints ........118, 122–125
belt minder .............................126
extension assembly ................131
for adults .........................123–125
for children .............................147
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................120
safety belt maintenance .........131
warning light and chime ........126
Safety seats for children ..........151
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................276
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............118
Seats ..........................................105
child safety seats ....................151
front seats ...............105–106, 109
heated ............................44, 46, 49
memory seat .....................93, 110
second row seats ............111, 114
third row seats ........114, 116–117
Servicing your vehicle ..............242Setting the clock
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................21
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........216
Spark plugs, specifications ......269,
274
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................272, 274
Speed control ..............................70
Starting your vehicle ........186–188
jump starting ..........................222
Steering wheel
controls ......................................73
tilting .........................................62
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................62
Tires ...........................161–162, 214
alignment ................................168
care ..........................................166
changing ..................214, 216–217
checking the pressure ............166
inspecting and inflating .........163
label .........................................175
replacing ..................................170
rotating ....................................168
safety practices .......................167
sidewall information ...............170
snow tires and chains ............176
spare tire .................................214
terminology .............................162
tire grades ...............................162
treadwear ........................161, 166
Towing .......................................182
recreational towing .................185
trailer towing ..........................182
wrecker ....................................227
Traction control ........................192
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Transaxle
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................268
fluid, refill capacities ..............270
lubricant specifications ..........274
Transmission .............................193
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....193
lubricant specifications ..........272
Turn signal ..................................56
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................274
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................276
Vehicle loading ..........................176
Ventilating your vehicle ...........189W
Warning lights (see Lights)
.......10
Washer fluid
..............................245
Water, Driving through
.............203
Windows
power
.........................................66
rear wiper/washer
.....................62
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid
.....245
operation
...................................61
replacing wiper blades
...........245
Wrecker towing
.........................227
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