Instrument panel
cleaning ...........................361–362
cluster ........................................14
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................91
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......342
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................154
keypad .....................................164
locking and unlocking doors ..165
programming entry code .......164
Keys ...................................166–167
positions of the ignition .........272
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................89
daytime running light ...............90
fog lamps ...................................89
headlamps .................................89
headlamps, flash to pass ..........90
instrument panel, dimming .....91
interior lamps ...........................95
replacing bulbs .................97–102
LATCH anchors .........................212
Lights, warning and indicator ....14
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........278
Limited-slip axle .......................281
Load limits .................................253
Loading instructions .................259
Locks
autolock ...................................154
childproof ................................157doors ........................................153
Lug nuts ....................................341
Lumbar support, seats .............173
M
Manual transmission .................287
fluid capacities ........................404
reverse .....................................289
Message center .................127, 136
english/metric button .............140
system check button ..............139
warning messages ...........130, 142
Mirrors ...............................110–111
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................110
fold away .........................112, 114
side view mirrors (power) .....111
signal .......................................115
Moon roof ..................................122
Motorcraft parts ................383, 403
N
Navigation system .......................79
O
Octane rating ............................387
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................372
Overdrive ...................................104
P
Parking brake ............................278
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....403
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................115
Power adjustable foot pedals ...115
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T
Tailgate ......................................148
Temperature control (see
Climate control) ..........................80
Tilt steering wheel ....................104
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....242
Tires ...................................224–226
alignment ................................234
care ..........................................230
changing ..........................328, 331
checking the pressure ............229
inflating ...................................227
label .........................................241
replacing ..................................232
rotating ....................................235
safety practices .......................234
sidewall information ...............237
snow tires and chains ............252
spare tire .........................326, 328
terminology .............................226
tire grades ...............................225
treadwear ........................225, 231
Towing .......................................259
recreational towing .................271
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ..............264
trailer towing ..........................259
wrecker ....................................347
Traction control ........................279
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ................264
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................400Transmission
automatic operation .......104, 282
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....282
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................396
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................399
fluid, refill capacities ..............404
manual operation ....................287
Turn signal ..................................94
U
Upfitter controls .......................121
USB port ......................................44
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................409
Vehicle loading ..........................253
Ventilating your vehicle ...........275
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......14
Washer fluid ..............................371
Water, Driving through .............309
Windows
power .......................................108
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ........................................103
checking and adding fluid .....371
replacing wiper blades ...........372
Wrecker towing .........................347
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