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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................174
Air cleaner filter ...............255–256
Air conditioning ..........................38
Air suspension ...........................178
description ..............................178
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................107, 117
and child safety seats ............109
description ......................107, 117
disposal ....................................120
driver airbag ....................110, 118
indicator light .................117, 119
operation .........................110, 118
passenger airbag .............110, 118
side airbag ...............................117
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................233
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................174–175
Anti-theft system ........................83
Audio system
(see Radio) ................20, 22, 25, 30
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................180
fluid, adding ............................253
fluid, checking ........................253
fluid, refill capacities ..............258
fluid, specification ..................258
Auxiliary power point .................55
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........258
refill capacities ........................258
traction lok ..............................179
B
Battery .......................................231acid, treating emergencies .....231
jumping a disabled battery ....202
maintenance-free ....................231
replacement, specifications ...256
servicing ..................................231
Belt-Minder
.............................103
Booster seats .............................134
Brakes ................................173–174
anti-lock ...........................174–175
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................175
fluid, checking and adding ....253
fluid, refill capacities ..............258
fluid, specifications .................258
lubricant specifications ..........258
shift interlock ..........................179
Bulbs ............................................46
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....258
Cell phone use ..............................8
Child safety seats ......................124
attaching with tether straps ..132
in front seat ............................125
in rear seat ......................125, 128
LATCH .....................................129
recommendations ...................122
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................134
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............219
instrument panel ....................221
interior .....................................221
plastic parts ............................220
washing ....................................217
waxing .....................................218
wheels ......................................218
wiper blades ............................220
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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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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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