Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the
gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic
transmission) or in 1 (First) (manual transmission).
If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp
remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly.
See your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
TRACTION CONTROL(IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Traction Controlsystem. This
system helps you maintain the stability and steerability of your vehicle,
especially on slippery road surfaces such as snow- or ice-covered roads
and gravel roads. The system operates by detecting and controlling
wheel spin. The system borrows many of the electronic and mechanical
elements already present in the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).
Wheel-speed sensors allow excess rear wheel spin to be detected by the
Traction Controlportion of the ABS computer. Any excessive wheel
spin is controlled by automatically applying and releasing the rear brakes
in conjunction with engine torque reductions.
The Traction Controlsystem will allow your vehicle to make better use
of available traction on slippery surfaces while you are trying to
accelerate or while your foot is on the accelerator pedal. The system is a
driver aid which makes your vehicle easier to handle primarily on snow
and ice covered roads.
During Traction Controloperation,
the traction control active light will
illuminate. If your vehicle is
equipped with a message center, a
message will display during Traction
Controloperation. You may hear
an electric motor type of sound coming from the engine compartment
and the engine will not “rev-up” when you push further on the
accelerator. This is normal system behavior and should be no reason for
concern.
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Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................42
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........162
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................165
Load limits .................................148
Locks ............................................71
autolock .....................................73
doors ..........................................71
Lubricant specifications ...........243
Lug nuts ....................................187
Lumbar support, seats ...............87
M
Manual transmission .................170
fluid capacities ........................243
lubricant specifications ..........243
reverse .....................................171
Message center ...........................62
display color ..............................63
english/metric button ...............64
MyColor display ........................63
system check button ................62
warning messages .....................68
Mirrors .........................................55
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................53
side view mirrors (power) .......55
Motorcraft parts ........207, 227, 241
O
Octane rating ............................231
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................214
P
Parking brake ............................162Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....241
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................92
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................178
Power door locks ........................73
Power mirrors .............................55
Power point .................................49
Power steering ..........................164
fluid, checking and adding ....238
fluid, refill capacity ................243
fluid, specifications .................243
Power Windows ...........................50
R
Radio ......................................19, 22
Relays ........................................176
Remote entry system .................75
illuminated entry ......................78
locking/unlocking doors .....75–76
opening the trunk .....................76
panic alarm ...............................76
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................77
replacing the batteries .............76
Roadside assistance ..................173
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........100
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ...91, 94–98
Safety defects, reporting ..........200
Safety restraints ..............91, 94–99
BeltMinder............................101
extension assembly ..................99
for adults .............................95–98
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