1. Start the engine and let it run
until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant
temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area
between H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the
steering wheel left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the reservoir. It should be between the MIN
and MAX lines. Do not add fluid if the level is in this range.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Be
sure to put the cap back on the reservoir.
BRAKE FLUID
The fluid level will drop slowly as
the brakes wear, and will rise when
the brake components are replaced.
Fluid levels between the “MIN” and
“MAX” lines are within the normal
operating range; there is no need to
add fluid. If the fluid levels are
outside of the normal operating
range the performance of your
brake system could be
compromised; seek service from
your authorized dealer immediately.
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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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Keys ...........................................109
positions of the ignition .........194
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................58
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................63
daytime running light ...............60
fog lamps ...................................59
headlamps .................................58
headlamps, flash to pass ..........59
instrument panel, dimming .....60
interior lamps .....................62–63
replacing bulbs ...................63, 66
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................62
Liftgate ........................................94
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........198
Load limits .................................184
Locks
autolock .....................................97
childproof ................................100
doors ..........................................97
Lubricant specifications ...........283
Lug nuts ....................................230
Luggage rack ...............................95
Lumbar support, seats .............115
M
Message center ...........................85
english/metric button ...............90
system check button ................90
warning messages .....................91
Mirrors .........................................74automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................74
fold away ...................................75
heated ........................................75
side view mirrors (power) .......74
Moon roof ....................................80
Motorcraft parts ........250, 269, 281
N
Navigation system .......................30
O
Octane rating ............................273
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................256
P
Parking brake ............................198
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....281
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................128
Power adjustable foot pedals .....75
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................219
Power door locks ........................97
Power mirrors .............................74
Power point .................................71
Power steering ..........................200
fluid, checking and adding ....279
fluid, refill capacity ................283
fluid, specifications .................283
Power Windows ...........................72
R
Radio ......................................16, 21
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