A
Accessory delay ........................103
AdvanceTrac ..............................264
Air cleaner filter ...............367–369
Air conditioning ..........................81
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................192–193, 201, 203
and child safety seats ............194
description ..............193, 201, 203
disposal ....................................206
driver airbag ............195, 202, 204
indicator light .................201, 206
operation .................195, 202, 204
passenger airbag .....195, 202, 204
side airbag ...............................201
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................347
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................262
Anti-theft system ......................159
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................22, 26, 34
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................271, 274
fluid, adding ............................366
fluid, checking ........................366
fluid, refill capacities ..............370
fluid, specification ..................370
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....42
Auxiliary power point ...............101
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........370
refill capacities ........................370
B
Battery .......................................345acid, treating emergencies .....345
jumping a disabled battery ....311
maintenance-free ....................345
replacement, specifications ...369
servicing ..................................345
Belt-Minder.............................187
Booster seats .............................207
Brakes ........................................261
anti-lock ...................................262
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................262
fluid, checking and adding ....365
fluid, refill capacities ..............370
fluid, specifications .................370
lubricant specifications ..........370
parking ....................................263
shift interlock ..........................269
C
Calculating load ........................248
Capacities for refilling fluids ....370
Cargo cover ...............................143
Cargo management system ......143
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................301
Child safety restraints ..............207
child safety belts ....................207
Child safety seats ......................211
attaching with tether straps ..215
in front seat ............................212
in rear seat ..............................212
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................207
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............328
instrument panel ....................330
interior .....................................331
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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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Index
379
Illuminated visor mirror .............98
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................211
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................364
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................330
cluster ........................................12
J
Jack ....................................301, 304
positioning .......................301, 306
storage .............................301, 304
Jump-starting your vehicle ......311
K
Keyless entry system ...............157
autolock ...........................146, 148
keypad .....................................158
locking and unlocking doors ..159
programming entry code .......158
Keys ...........................................160
positions of the ignition .........256
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................92
daytime running light ...............88
fog lamps ...................................87
headlamps .................................87
interior lamps ...........................91
Liftgate ......................................144
remote release ........................153
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........262
Load limits .................................242Loading instructions .................248
Locks
autolock ...........................146, 148
childproof ................................151
doors ........................................146
Lubricant specifications ...........370
Lug nuts ....................................310
Luggage rack .............................145
Lumbar support, seats .....165, 167
M
Message center .................115, 127
english/metric button .....118, 131
system check button ......118, 131
warning messages ...........123, 137
Mirrors ...............................103–104
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................103
fold away .................................105
heated ......................................105
side view mirrors (power) .....104
Moon roof ..................................111
Motorcraft parts ........332, 353, 369
N
Navigation system .......................78
O
Octane rating ............................357
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................340
P
Parking brake ............................263
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....369
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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Index
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