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Installation of the boot (if equipped)
Be sure the boot is secure on the vehicle before driving.
1. Install the boot on the vehicle by hooking the boot retaining clips on
the back panel.
2. Install the boot on the right side tucking in the front part of the boot
in the quarter panel and hooking the retaining clip on the side.
3. Install the boot on the left side tucking in the front part of the boot in
the quarter panel and hooking the retaining clip on the side.
4. Tuck the boot corners behind the shoulder belts.
5. Secure the boot straps on the rear seat hooks behind the rear seat.
Note: Improper installation can result in loss and/or damage of
the boot while driving.
Always secure the retaining clips and boot straps on the vehicle
or the boot may come loose while driving.
To remove, unhook the boot straps from the rear seat hooks and push
the boot down slightly unhooking the boot retaining clips from the
vehicle and lift off.
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Storing the boot
1. Position the boot right-side up and fold each side of the boot inward.
2. Turn the boot upside down and fold the left side of the boot inward.
3. Fold the right side inward and secure the boot with the strap.
Stow the boot in the trunk.
Raising the convertible top
The convertible topwill not operateunless the vehicle is traveling
under 3.1 mph (5 km/h).
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Note:The attachments for the
convertible boot located on the back
of the head restraints are not tether
anchors.
4. Access tether anchors located
behind the seatback under the vinyl
tag marked with the child tether
anchor symbol.
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Clutch
fluid ..........................................225
operation while driving ..........159
recommended shift speeds ....160
Console ........................................44
Controls
power seat .................................78
Convertible ..................................49
cleaning ...................................192
installation of the boot .............51
lowering the convertible top ...49
raising the convertible top ......52
Coolant
checking and adding ..............208
refill capacities ................212, 230
specifications ..................232, 234
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................47
Customer Assistance ................162
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................186
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................186
Getting roadside assistance ...162
Getting the service you
need .........................................182
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................187
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................185
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................33
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................226
engine oil .................................201Doors
lubricant specifications ..........232
Driving under special
conditions ..................................158
through water .........................161
E
Electronic message center .........54
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................176
Emission control system ..........222
Engine ........................................234
cleaning ...................................190
coolant .....................................208
fail-safe cooling .......................213
idle speed control ...................206
lubrication
specifications ..................232, 234
refill capacities ........................230
service points ..................198–199
Engine block heater .................150
Engine oil ..................................201
checking and adding ..............201
dipstick ....................................201
filter, specifications ........204, 228
recommendations ...................204
refill capacities ........................230
specifications ..................232, 234
Exhaust fumes ..........................149
F
Fail safe cooling ........................213
Floor mats ...................................62
Fluid capacities .........................230
Foglamps .....................................34
Fuel ............................................214
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