Lifestyle
Ash cup / smoker’s package
Cargo organization and management
Cross bars
Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and accessories
Peace of mind
Mobile-easehands-free communication system
Remote start
Vehicle security systems
Wheel locks
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
•When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
Compliance Certification label). Consult your authorized dealer for
specific weight information.
•The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems — such as two-way radios, telephones and
theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC
regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service
technician.
•Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your
vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive
use.
•To avoid interference with other vehicle functions, such as anti-lock
braking systems, amateur radio users who install radios and antennas
onto their vehicle should not locate the Amateur Radio Antennas in
the area of the driver’s side hood.
•Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to
the vehicle by the authorized dealer or the owner may adversely affect
battery performance and durability.
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washing ....................................287
waxing .....................................288
wheels ......................................288
wiper blades ............................291
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............47
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................32
AM/FM/CD .................................26
Compass, electronic ....................87
calibration .................................88
set zone adjustment .........87, 101
Console ..................................66–67
overhead ....................................65
rear ............................................67
Controls
power seat ...............................129
steering column ........................74
Coolant
checking and adding ..............307
refill capacities ................311, 329
specifications ..........................329
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................71
Customer Assistance ................250
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................283
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............284
Getting roadside
assistance ................................250
Getting the service you
need .........................................279
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................285
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............283D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................54
Defrost
rear window ..............................51
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................325
engine oil .................................300
Driveline universal joint
and slip yoke .............................326
Driving under special
conditions ..................238, 243, 246
sand .........................................245
snow and ice ...........................247
through water .................245, 249
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) ...........................47
DVD system .................................44
E
Electronic message
center .....................................81, 92
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................272
Emergency Flashers .................252
Emission control system ..........322
Engine ........................................333
cleaning ...................................289
coolant .....................................307
fail-safe cooling .......................312
idle speed control ...................305
lubrication specifications .......329
refill capacities ........................329
service points ..................297–298
starting after a collision .........252
Engine block heater .................222
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Engine oil ..................................300
checking and adding ..............300
dipstick ....................................300
filter, specifications ........303, 328
recommendations ...................303
refill capacities ........................329
specifications ..........................329
Exhaust fumes ..........................222
F
Fail safe cooling ........................312
Floor mats .................................107
Fluid capacities .........................329
Foglamps .....................................53
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......240
driving off road .......................242
indicator light .........................241
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................230
Fuel ............................................313
calculating fuel
economy ......................82, 94, 319
cap ...........................................316
capacity ...................................329
choosing the right fuel ...........317
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................322
detergent in fuel .....................318
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................313, 316, 319
filter, specifications ........313, 328
fuel pump shut-off switch .....252
improving fuel economy ........319
octane rating ...................317, 333
quality ......................................318
running out of fuel .................318
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................313
Fuses ..................................253, 255G
Garage door opener ....................65
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............316
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................319
Gauges .........................................18
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating ...............................211
GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating ...............................211
H
Hazard flashers .........................252
Head restraints .........................127
Headlamps ...................................53
aiming ........................................55
bulb specifications ....................58
daytime running lights .............54
flash to pass ..............................54
high beam .................................54
turning on and off ....................53
Heating
heating and air
conditioning system ...........45, 47
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................77
Hood ..........................................296
How to get going ........................21
I
Ignition ...............................219, 333
Illuminated visor mirror .............64
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Speed control ..............................71
Starting your
vehicle ........................219–220, 222
jump starting ..........................272
Steering wheel
controls ......................................74
tilting .........................................64
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................64
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Driving .....................................245
Roadside Emergencies ...........261
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....201
Warning Displays ........12, 88, 103
Tires ...........................186–187, 261
alignment ................................194
care ..........................................190
changing ..........................261, 267
checking the pressure ............190
inflating ...................................188
label .........................................200
replacing ..........................192, 267
rotating ....................................194
safety practices .......................193
sidewall information ...............195
snow tires and chains ............205
spare tire .................262, 264, 266
terminology .............................187
tire grades ...............................187
treadwear ........................186, 191
Towing .......................................212
recreational towing .................217
trailer towing ..........................212wrecker ....................................277
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................326
Transmission .............................230
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....230
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................325
fluid, refill capacities ..............329
lubricant specifications ..........329
Turn signal ..................................56
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................334
Vehicle loading ..........................205
Ventilating your vehicle ...........222
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................299
Water, Driving through .............249
Windows ....................................118
power .........................................68
rear wiper/washer .....................64
Windshield
defrosting ..................................51
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................63
checking and adding fluid .....299
liftgate reservoir .....................299
replacing wiper blades ...........300
Wrecker towing .........................277
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