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These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank
with good quality fuel and/or properly tightening the fuel cap. After three
driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions
present, the
indicator should turn off—A driving cycle consists of a
cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving. No additional
vehicle service is required.
If the
indicator remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first
available opportunity.
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostics system. If your
indicator is on, refer to
the description in theWarning lights and chimessection of the
Instrument Clusterchapter. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test with
the
indicator on.
If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a “not ready for I/M test”
condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a
minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as
described below:
•First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
•Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with
at least four idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.
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headlamps, flash to pass ..........33
instrument panel, dimming .....34
interior lamps .....................36–37
replacing bulbs ...................36–37
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................36
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........151
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................154
Load limits .................................136
Locks
autolock .....................................64
Lubricant specifications ...232, 234
Lug nuts ....................................176
Lumbar support, seats ...............78
M
Manual transmission .................159
fluid capacities ........................230
lubricant specifications ..........234
reverse .....................................160
Message center ...........................54
display color ..............................55
english/metric button ...............56
MyColor display ........................55
system check button ................55
warning messages .....................60
Mirrors .........................................47
side view mirrors (power) .......47
Motorcraft parts ........194, 219, 228
O
Octane rating ............................218
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................201
P
Parking brake ............................151Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....228
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................83
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................167
Power door locks ........................64
Power mirrors .............................47
Power point .................................43
Power steering ..........................153
fluid, checking and adding ....225
fluid, refill capacity ................230
fluid, specifications .........232, 234
Power Windows ...........................44
R
Radio ......................................19, 22
Relays ........................................164
Remote entry system .................67
illuminated entry ......................70
opening the trunk .....................68
Roadside assistance ..................162
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............91
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ............ 82, 85–86, 88–89
Safety defects, reporting ..........188
Safety restraints .. 82, 85–86, 88–90
belt minder ...............................92
extension assembly ..................90
for adults .......................86, 88–89
for children .....................107–108
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................83
safety belt maintenance ...........91
warning light and chime ....91–92
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Safety seats for children ..........112
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................236
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................82
Seats ............................................76
child safety seats ....................112
front seats .................................77
Servicing your vehicle ..............196
Setting the clock
AM/FM/CD .................................20
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................24
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................228, 234
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................232, 234
Speed control ..............................47
Starting your
vehicle ........................146–147, 149
jump starting ..........................176
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................43
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................43
Tires ...........................122–123, 171
alignment ................................129
care ..........................................126
changing ..........................171, 173
checking the pressure ............126
inspecting and inflating .........124
label .........................................135
replacing ..................................128
rotating ....................................129
safety practices .......................128
sidewall information ...............130
snow tires and chains ............136spare tire .................................171
terminology .............................123
tire grades ...............................123
treadwear ........................122, 127
Towing .......................................142
recreational towing .................145
trailer towing ..........................142
wrecker ....................................181
Traction control ........................152
Traction-lok rear axle ...............154
Transmission
automatic operation ...............154
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....154
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................226
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................227
fluid, refill capacities ..............230
lubricant specifications ..232, 234
manual operation ....................159
Trunk ...........................................65
remote release ..........................68
Turn signal ..................................36
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................235
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................237
Vehicle loading ..........................136
Ventilating your vehicle ...........150
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................200
Water, Driving through .............161
Windows
power .........................................44
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