A
Accessory delay ..........................74
Air cleaner filter .......................281
Air conditioning ........48, 50, 52, 54
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................140–141, 149, 151
and child safety seats ............142
description ..............141, 149, 151
disposal ....................................154
driver airbag ............143, 150, 152
indicator light .................149, 154
operation .................143, 150, 152
passenger airbag .....143, 150, 152
side airbag ...............................149
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................206
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................262
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................197–198
Anti-theft system ..............107, 110
arming the system ..................110
disarming a triggered
system .....................................112
triggering .................................112
Audio system (see Radio) ...16, 21
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................281
fluid, checking ........................281
fluid, refill capacities ..............283
fluid, specification ..................283
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................202
B
Battery .......................................260acid, treating emergencies .....260
jumping a disabled battery ....230
maintenance-free ....................260
replacement, specifications ...281
servicing ..................................260
BeltMinder...............................136
Brakes ........................................197
anti-lock ...........................197–198
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................198
fluid, checking and adding ....280
fluid, refill capacities ..............283
fluid, specifications .................283
lubricant specifications ..........283
parking ....................................198
shift interlock ..........................201
Bulbs ............................................62
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....283
Cargo cover .................................95
Cargo net .....................................95
Cassette tape player ...................16
Cell phone use ..............................7
Changing a tire .........................223
Child safety restraints ..............155
child safety belts ....................155
Child safety seats ......................158
in front seat ............................159
in rear seat ..............................159
tether anchorage hardware ...162
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............247
instrument panel ....................248
interior .....................................249
interior trim ............................249
plastic parts ............................247
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washing ....................................245
waxing .....................................246
wheels ......................................246
wiper blades ............................248
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) .....48, 50,
52, 54
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................23
AM/FM/CD .................................18
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................87
Console ..................................70–71
overhead ..............................69–70
Controls
power seat ...............................116
steering column ........................79
Coolant
checking and adding ..............262
refill capacities ................268, 283
specifications ..........................283
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................76
Customer Assistance ................213
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................241
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............242
Getting roadside assistance ...213
Getting the service you
need .........................................237
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................243
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................241D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................60
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................281
engine oil .................................256
Driving under special
conditions ..........................207, 210
sand .........................................208
snow and ice ...........................211
through water .................209, 212
E
Electronic message center .........85
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................230
Emission control system ..........277
Engine ........................................285
cleaning ...................................247
coolant .....................................262
idle speed control ...................260
lubrication specifications .......283
refill capacities ........................283
service points ..........................254
starting after a collision .........215
Engine block heater .................197
Engine oil ..................................256
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................256
checking and adding ..............256
dipstick ....................................256
filter, specifications ........259, 281
recommendations ...................259
refill capacities ........................283
specifications ..........................283
Exhaust fumes ..........................197
F
Fluid capacities .........................283
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tire grades ...............................170
treadwear ........................169, 174
Towing .......................................190
recreational towing .................193
trailer towing ..........................190
wrecker ....................................235
Traction control ........................199
Transaxle
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................281
fluid, refill capacities ..............283
lubricant specifications ..........283
Transmission .............................201
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....201
Turn signal ..................................62
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................286Vehicle loading ..........................184
Ventilating your vehicle ...........197
W
Warning lights (see Lights)
.......10
Washer fluid
..............................255
Water, Driving through
.............212
Windows
power
.........................................72
rear wiper/washer
.....................68
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid
.....255
operation
...................................67
replacing wiper blades
...........256
Wrecker towing
.........................235
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