
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............38
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................33
AM/FM .......................................21
AM/FM/CD .................................24
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................28
Console ........................................55
Controls
power seat .................................90
steering column ........................62
Coolant
checking and adding ..............233
refill capacities ................237, 258
specifications ..........................258
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................59
Cupholder(s) ...............................93
Customer Assistance ................184
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................214
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................214
Getting roadside assistance ...184
Getting the service you
need .........................................210
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................215
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................213
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................42
Defrost
rear window ..............................40Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................253
engine oil .................................228
Driving under special
conditions ..................................182
through water .........................183
E
Electronic message center .........63
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................202
Emission control system ..........249
Engine ........................................261
cleaning ...................................219
coolant .....................................233
fail-safe cooling .......................238
idle speed control ...................231
lubrication specifications .......258
refill capacities ........................258
service points ..................226–227
starting after a collision .........186
Engine block heater .................172
Engine oil ..................................228
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................228
checking and adding ..............228
dipstick ....................................228
filter, specifications ........230, 256
recommendations ...................230
refill capacities ........................258
specifications ..........................258
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................171
F
Fail safe cooling ........................238
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....239
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Floor mats ...................................72
Fluid capacities .........................258
Fuel ............................................239
calculating fuel
economy ............................65, 246
cap ...........................................242
capacity ...................................258
choosing the right fuel ...........244
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................249
detergent in fuel .....................244
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................239, 242, 246
filter, specifications ........239, 256
fuel pump shut-off switch .....186
improving fuel economy ........246
octane rating ...................244, 261
quality ......................................245
running out of fuel .................245
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................239
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................239, 244
Fuses ..................................187–188
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............242
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................246
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................185
Head restraints ...........................88
Headlamps ...................................41
aiming ........................................43
autolamp system .......................41
bulb specifications ....................46daytime running lights .............42
flash to pass ..............................42
high beam .................................42
replacing bulbs
.........................47
turning on and off
....................41
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system
.................................37–38
Hood
..........................................225
I
Ignition
...............................168, 261
Illuminated visor mirror
.............54
Infant seats
(see Safety seats)
.....................124
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing
........................................251
Instrument panel
cleaning
...................................221
cluster
........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior
.......................................43
J
Jump-starting your vehicle
......202
K
Keyless entry system
.................81
autolock
.....................................73
keypad
.......................................81
programming entry code
.........81
Keys
.................................73, 85–86
positions of the ignition
.........168
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L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................41
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................46
daytime running light ...............42
headlamps .................................41
headlamps, flash to pass ..........42
instrument panel, dimming .....43
interior lamps .....................45–47
replacing bulbs .........................47
LATCH anchors .........................129
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........175
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................179
Load limits .................................158
Locks
autolock .....................................73
childproof ..................................75
doors ..........................................73
Lubricant specifications ...........258
Lug nuts ....................................201
Lumbar support, seats ...............92
M
Message center .....................63–64
english/metric button ...............68
system check button ................67
warning messages .....................69
Mirrors ...................................57–58
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................57
fold away ...................................58
heated ........................................58
side view mirrors (power) .......58
Motorcraft parts ........223, 239, 256O
Octane rating ............................244
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................228
P
Parking brake ............................176
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....256
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................95
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................59
Power adjustable foot pedals .....59
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................191
Power door locks ........................73
Power mirrors .............................58
Power point .................................55
Power steering ..........................178
fluid, checking and adding ....252
fluid, refill capacity ................258
Power Windows ...........................56
R
Radio ..........................20, 22, 25, 30
Rear window defroster ...............40
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................122
Relays ................................187, 195
Remote entry system .................77
illuminated entry ......................80
locking/unlocking doors ...........78
opening the trunk .....................78
panic alarm ...............................78
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replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................79
replacing the batteries .............78
Roadside assistance ..................184
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ......................93, 97–102
Safety Canopy ...........................117
Safety defects, reporting ..........216
Safety restraints ............93, 97–102
Belt-Minder...........................103
extension assembly ................101
for adults ...........................98–101
for children .............................120
lap belt ......................................99
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................95
warning light and chime ........102
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................129
Safety seats for children ..........124
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................262
Seats ............................................88
child safety seats ....................124
front seats .................................88
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ....................................83, 86
Servicing your vehicle ..............224
Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................24
AM/FM stereo ...........................21
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................33
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................28
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................256, 261Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................258
Speed control ..............................59
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......170
Starting your vehicle ........168–170
jump starting ..........................202
Steering wheel
controls ......................................62
tilting .........................................54
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................54
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....153
Tires ...................................138–139
alignment ................................146
care ..........................................142
changing ..................................199
checking the pressure ............142
inflating ...................................140
label .........................................152
replacing ..................................144
rotating ....................................146
safety practices .......................145
sidewall information ...............147
snow tires and chains ............158
spare tire .........................196, 198
terminology .............................139
tire grades ...............................139
treadwear ........................138, 143
Towing .......................................164
recreational towing .................167
trailer towing ..........................164
wrecker ....................................208
Traction control ........................177
Traction-lok rear axle ...............179
Transmission .............................179
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brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....179
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................253
fluid, refill capacities ..............258
lubricant specifications ..........258
Trunk ...........................................75
remote release ....................72, 78
Turn signal ..................................45
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................262
Vehicle loading ..........................158
Ventilating your vehicle ...........171W
Warning lights (see Lights)
.......12
Washer fluid
..............................227
Water, Driving through
.............183
Windows
power
.........................................56
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
..........................................53
checking and adding fluid
.....227
replacing wiper blades
...........227
Wrecker towing
.........................208
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