A
Accessory delay ..........................62
AdvanceTrac ..............................201
Air cleaner filter ...............297, 299
Air conditioning
automatic temperature
control system ..........................39
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................36
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................125–126, 134, 137
and child safety seats ............127
description ..............126, 134, 137
disposal ....................................140
driver airbag ............128, 135, 138
indicator light .........134, 136, 139
operation .................128, 135, 138
passenger airbag .....128, 135, 138
side airbag ...............................134
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................214
Ambient mood/lighting ...............48
Ambulance packages ....................8
AM/FM .........................................18
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................277
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................199
Anti-theft system ........................97
Audio system (see Radio) .........18
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................210
fluid, refill capacities ..............300
fluid, specification ..................300Auxiliary input jack
(Line in) ......................................26
Auxiliary power point .................60
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........300
refill capacities ........................300
B
Battery .......................................275
acid, treating emergencies .....275
jumping a disabled battery ....242
maintenance-free ....................275
replacement, specifications ...299
servicing ..................................275
Belt-Minder.............................121
Booster seats .............................153
Brakes ................................198–199
anti-lock ...................................199
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................199
fluid, checking and adding ....295
fluid, refill capacities ..............300
fluid, specifications .................300
lubricant specifications ..........300
parking ....................................200
shift interlock ..........................208
Bulbs ............................................49
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....300
Cargo area shade ........................79
Cargo management system ........80
CD ................................................18
Cell phone use ..............................8
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Child safety seats ......................144
attaching with tether
straps .......................................150
in front seat ............................145
in rear seat ..............................145
LATCH .....................................148
recommendations ...................142
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................153
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............259
instrument panel ....................261
interior .....................................262
plastic parts ............................260
washing ....................................257
waxing .....................................258
wheels ......................................258
wiper blades ............................260
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......36, 39
Clock ............................................18
Compass, electronic ....................57
calibration .................................59
set zone adjustment .................58
Console ........................................59
overhead ....................................57
Controls
power seat ...............................105
steering column ........................67
Coolant
checking and adding ..............277
refill capacities ................281, 300
specifications ..........................300
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................64
Customer Assistance ................221
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................254Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................254
Getting roadside assistance ...221
Getting the service you
need .........................................250
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................255
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................253
D
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................295
engine oil .................................271
Driving under special
conditions ..................212, 215, 218
sand .........................................216
snow and ice ...........................219
through water .................217, 220
E
Electronic message center .........70
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................242
running out of fuel .........242, 287
Emergency Flashers .................222
Emission control system ..........292
Engine ........................................302
cleaning ...................................259
coolant .....................................277
fail-safe cooling .......................281
idle speed control ...................275
lubrication specifications .......300
refill capacities ........................300
service points ..................267–268
starting after a collision .........223
Engine block heater .................196
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