safety belts ..............................226
washing ....................................222
waxing .....................................223
wheels ......................................223
wiper blades ............................225
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......31–33
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .......................23, 27
AM/FM .......................................20
Compass, electronic ....................49
calibration .................................50
set zone adjustment .................49
Console
overhead ..............................47–48
Controls
power seat .................................70
Coolant
checking and adding ..............238
refill capacities ................242, 264
specifications ..........................264
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................54
Customer Assistance ................186
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................218
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................219
Getting roadside assistance ...186
Getting the service you
need .........................................214
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................220
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................218D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................35
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................258
engine oil .................................233
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................257
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................185
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................207
Emergency Flashers .................188
Emission control system ..........253
Engine ........................................268
cleaning ...................................224
coolant .....................................238
diesel ...........................................7
fail-safe cooling .......................243
idle speed control ...................236
lubrication specifications .......264
refill capacities ........................264
service points ..........................231
starting after a collision .........188
Engine block heater .................164
Engine oil ..................................233
checking and adding ..............233
dipstick ....................................233
filter, specifications ........235, 263
recommendations ...................235
refill capacities ........................264
specifications ..........................264
Event data recording ....................6
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Belt-Minder.............................81
extension assembly ..................85
for adults .............................77–79
for children .........................95–96
safety belt maintenance ...........85
warning light and chime ..........81
Safety seats for children ..........100
Seats ............................................69
child safety seats ....................100
front seats .................................69
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ....................................66–67
Servicing your vehicle ..............229
Setting the clock
AM/FM stereo ...........................20
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ..........23, 27
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........200
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................263, 268
Special notice ................................8
ambulance conversions ..............8
diesel-powered vehicles .............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................264
Speed control ..............................54
Stability system .........................168
Starting your vehicle ........161–163
jump starting ..........................207
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................47
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...........31, 33
Tilt steering wheel ......................47Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....132
Tires ...........................114–115, 198
alignment ................................124
care ..........................................120
changing ..................198, 200–202
checking the pressure ............119
inflating ...................................116
label .........................................131
replacing ..........................122, 202
rotating ....................................124
safety practices .......................123
sidewall information ...............126
snow tires and chains ............143
spare tire .........................198, 200
terminology .............................115
tire grades ...............................115
treadwear ........................114, 121
Towing .......................................150
recreational towing .................160
trailer towing ..........................150
wrecker ....................................213
Traction control ........................167
Traction-lok rear axle ...............172
Transmission .............................174
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....174
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................258
fluid, refill capacities ..............264
lubricant specifications ..........264
Turn signal ..................................39
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................269
Vehicle loading ..........................144
Ventilating your vehicle ...........164
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
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