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A
Accessory delay ..........................64
AdvanceTrac ..............................216
Air cleaner filter ...............298, 302
Air filter, cabin ............................40
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................147–148, 156, 158
and child safety seats ............149
description ..............148, 156, 158
disposal ....................................161
driver airbag ............150, 157, 159
indicator light .................156, 161
operation .................150, 157, 159
passenger airbag .....150, 157, 159
side airbag ...............................156
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................280
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................214–215
Anti-theft system ......................106
arming the system ..................107
disarming a triggered
system .....................................107
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................17, 20, 23
Automatic transaxle .................219
fluid, adding ............................296
fluid, checking ........................296
fluid, refill capacities ..............303
fluid, specification ..................306
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................220
Auxiliary power point .................62
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........304
B
Battery .......................................277acid, treating emergencies .....277
jumping a disabled battery ....247
maintenance-free ....................277
replacement, specifications ...302
servicing ..................................277
BeltMinder .................................142
Brakes ........................................214
anti-lock ...........................214–215
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............215
fluid, checking and adding ....296
fluid, refill capacities ..............303
fluid, specifications .........304, 306
lubricant specifications ..304, 306
parking ....................................216
shift interlock ..........................219
Bulbs ............................................48
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....303
Cargo net .....................................87
Cassette tape player .......17, 20, 23
Cell phone use ..............................7
Child safety restraints ..............162
child safety belts ....................162
Child safety seats ......................168
in front seat ............................170
in rear seat ..............................170
tether anchorage hardware ...172
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............265
instrument panel ....................267
interior .....................................267
interior trim ............................267
plastic parts ............................266
washing ....................................264
waxing .....................................264
wheels ......................................265
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wiper blades ............................266
Clock ............................................62
Compass, electronic ....................55
calibration .................................56
set zone adjustment .................56
Console ........................................71
overhead ..............................54–55
Controls
power seat ...............................110
steering column ........................70
Coolant
checking and adding ..............280
refill capacities ................284, 303
specifications ..................304, 306
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................67
Cupholder(s) .............................114
Customer Assistance ................227
Ford Extended Service Plan .261
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............261
Getting roadside assistance ...227
Getting the service
you need .................................254
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................262
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............260
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................42
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................296
engine oil .................................274
Doors ...........................................57
lubricant specifications ..........304power sliding ............................58
Driving under special
conditions ..................................222
through water .........................226
DVD system .................................29
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................247
Emission control system ..........293
Engine ........................................306
cleaning ...................................265
coolant .....................................280
idle speed control ...................277
lubrication
specifications ..................304, 306
refill capacities ........................303
service points ..........................272
starting after a collision .........228
Engine block heater .................214
Engine oil ..................................274
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................274
checking and adding ..............274
dipstick ....................................274
filter, specifications ........276, 302
recommendations ...................276
refill capacities ........................303
specifications ..................304, 306
Exhaust fumes ..........................213
F
Floor mats ...................................71
Fluid capacities .........................303
Foglamps .....................................41
Fuel ............................................285
calculating fuel economy .......289
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cap ...........................................287
capacity ...................................303
choosing the right fuel ...........288
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................292
detergent in fuel .....................289
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................285, 287, 290
filter, specifications ........285, 302
fuel pump shut-off switch .....228
improving fuel economy ........289
octane rating ...................288, 306
quality ......................................289
running out of fuel .................289
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................285
Fuses ..................................229–230
G
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless
control system) ...........................71
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............287
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................289
Gauges .........................................14
H
Hazard flashers .........................228
Head restraints .................108, 113
Headlamps ...................................41
aiming ........................................44
autolamp system .......................42
bulb specifications ....................48
daytime running lights .............42
flash to pass ..............................43
high beam .................................43
replacing bulbs .........................49turning on and off ....................41
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................30
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................71
Hood ..........................................271
I
Ignition ...............................211, 306
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................168
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................294
Instrument panel ........................62
cleaning ...................................267
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel
and interior ...............................44
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......247
K
Keyless entry system ...............100
autolock ...................................102
Keys ...........................................105
positions of the ignition .........211
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................42
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................48
daytime running light ...............42
fog lamps ...................................41
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headlamps .................................41
headlamps, flash to pass ..........43
instrument panel, dimming .....44
interior lamps .....................46–48
replacing bulbs ...................48–52
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................46
Liftgate ............................83, 87, 95
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........215
Load limits .................................199
Locks
autolock ...................................102
childproof ..................................92
doors ..........................................90
Low tire warning .........................14
Lubricant specifications ...304, 306
Lug nuts ....................................246
Luggage rack ...............................87
Lumbar support, seats .............112
M
Message center ...........................75
english/metric button ...............77
system check button ................78
warning messages .....................78
Mirrors ...................................54, 65
automatic dimming
rearview mirror .........................65
fold away ...................................67
heated ........................................66
programmable memory ............99
side view mirrors (power) .......66
signal .........................................66
Motorcraft parts ........268, 285, 302
O
Octane rating ............................288Oil (see Engine oil) ..................274
Overdrive ...................................220
P
Park Assist ................................223
Parking brake ............................216
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....302
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................134
Pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ...............67
Power adjustable foot pedals .....67
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................233
Power door locks ................90, 102
Power liftgate ........................83, 95
Power mirrors .............................66
Power point .................................62
Power steering ..........................218
fluid, checking and adding ....295
fluid, refill capacity ................303
fluid, specifications .........304, 306
Power Windows ...........................64
R
Radio ................................17, 20, 23
Relays ........................................229
Remote entry system .................94
illuminated entry ................43, 98
locking/unlocking doors .....90, 94
Roadside assistance ..................227
Roof rack .....................................87
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........146
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Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........133, 136, 138–140
Safety Canopy ...........................158
Safety defects, reporting ..........263
Safety
restraints ...........133, 136, 138–140
belt minder .............................142
extension assembly ................146
for adults .........................138–140
for children .....................161–162
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................134
safety belt maintenance .........146
warning light and chime 141–142
Safety seats for children ..........168
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................308
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............133
Seats ..........................................108
child safety seats ....................168
front seats ...............109, 111–112
memory seat .....................99, 112
second row seats ............115, 118
third row
seats .................118, 126, 130–132
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system .......................105
Servicing your vehicle ..............270
Spare tire (see Changing
the Tire) ............................238, 240
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................302, 306
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................304, 306
Speed control ..............................67
Starting your vehicle ........211–213jump starting ..........................247
Steering wheel
controls ......................................70
tilting .........................................54
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................54
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....193
Tires ...................................179–180
alignment ................................185
care ..........................................183
changing ..................238, 240, 242
checking the pressure ............181
inspecting and inflating .........181
label .........................................192
replacing ..................................186
rotating ....................................185
safety practices .......................184
sidewall information ...............187
snow tires and chains ............198
spare tire .................................239
terminology .............................180
tire grades ...............................180
treadwear ........................179, 184
Towing .......................................205
recreational towing .................210
trailer towing ..........................205
wrecker ....................................252
Transaxle
automatic operation ...............219
fluid, refill capacities ..............303
lubricant specifications ..........306
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....219
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................296
lubricant specifications ..........304
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