wiper blades ............................209
Clock adjust
AM/FM Stereo ...........................20
AM/FM stereo CD .....................21
Premium AM/FM stereo
CD6/MP3 ...................................28
Clutch
fluid ..........................................252
operation while driving ..........159
recommended shift speeds ....160
Console ........................................54
Coolant
checking and adding ..............234
refill capacities ........................239
specifications ..........................259
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................57
Customer
Assistance ..................195–196, 198
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................43
Dipstick
engine oil .................................226
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................256
Driving under special
conditions ..................161, 164, 166
mud ..........................................165
sand .........................................165
snow and ice ...........................167
through water .................165, 167
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................189Emergency Flashers .................168
Emission control system ..........248
Engine ........................................263
cleaning ...................................207
coolant .....................................234
idle speed control ...................232
lubrication specifications .......259
service points ..................222–224
starting after a collision .........168
Engine block heater .................150
Engine oil ..................................226
checking and adding ..............226
dipstick ....................................226
filter, specifications ................230
recommendations ...................230
specifications ..........................259
Event data recording ....................6
Exhaust fumes ..........................149
F
Foglamps .....................................42
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......161
driving off road .......................163
electronic shift ........................162
indicator light .........................162
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................155
Fuel ............................................240
calculating fuel economy .......245
cap ...........................................242
choosing the right fuel ...........243
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................247
detergent in fuel .....................243
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................240, 242, 245
filter, specifications ................240
fuel pump shut-off switch .....168
improving fuel economy ........245
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lubricant specifications ..........259
reverse .....................................160
Mirrors .........................................56
fold away ...................................57
side view mirrors
(power) ...............................56–57
Motorcraft parts ........................240
O
Octane rating ............................243
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................226
Overdrive ...............................59–60
Overheating ...............................188
P
Parking brake ............................153
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................73
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................173
Power door locks ........................62
Power mirrors .......................56–57
Power point .................................54
Power steering ..........................154
fluid, checking and adding ....251
fluid, specifications .................259
Power Windows ...........................55
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................155
R
Radio ................................19, 21, 27
Relays ........................................169
Remote entry system .................63illuminated entry ......................65
locking/unlocking doors ...........63
panic alarm ...............................63
replacing the batteries .............64
S
Safety defects, reporting ..........205
Safety restraints ..............71, 75–79
Belt-Minder.............................82
extension assembly ..................80
for adults .............................76–79
for children .........................94–95
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................73
seat belt maintenance ..............80
warning light and chime ..........81
Safety restraints - tether
anchors ......................................102
Safety seats for children ............99
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................265
Satellite Radio Information ........36
Scheduled Maintenance ...........212
Seat Belt Maintenance ...............80
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...71, 75–79
Seats ............................................69
child safety seats ......................99
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................66
Servicing your vehicle ..............220
Setting the clock
AM/FM stereo ...........................20
AM/FM stereo CD .....................21
Premium AM/FM stereo
CD6/MP3 ...................................28
Snowplowing .................................7
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