Note: Electrical or electronic accessories or components added to
the vehicle by the dealer or the owner may adversely affect
battery performance and durability.
WARNING:Batteries normally produce explosive gases which
can cause personal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks
or lighted substances to come near the battery. When working near the
battery, always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provide
proper ventilation.
WARNING:When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive
pressure on the end walls could cause acid to flow through the
vent caps, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or
battery. Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on
opposite corners.
WARNING:Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries
contain sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Shield your eyes when working near the battery to protect against
possible splashing of acid solution. In case of acid contact with skin or
eyes, flush immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and
get prompt medical attention. If acid is swallowed, call a physician
immediately.
WARNING:Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds.Wash hands after handling.
Because your vehicle’s engine is electronically controlled by a computer,
some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. When
the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the engine must
relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability and
performance. To begin this process:
1. With the vehicle at a complete stop, set the parking brake.
2. Put the gearshift in P (Park), turn off all accessories and start the
engine.
3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
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Accessory delay ..........................58
Air cleaner filter ...............267–268
Air suspension ...........................188
description ..............................188
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................116–117, 126
and child safety seats ............119
description ......................117, 126
disposal ....................................129
driver airbag ....................120, 127
indicator light .................126, 128
operation .........................120, 127
passenger airbag .............120, 127
side airbag ...............................126
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................245
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................184–185
Anti-theft system ..................89, 93
arming the system ....................94
disarming a triggered
system .......................................94
Audio system (see Radio) ...26, 31
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................190
fluid, adding ............................264
fluid, checking ........................264
fluid, refill capacities ..............269
fluid, specification ..................269
Auxiliary power point .................55
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........269
refill capacities ........................269
traction lok ..............................189B
Battery .......................................243
acid, treating emergencies .....243
jumping a disabled battery ....215
maintenance-free ....................243
replacement, specifications ...268
servicing ..................................243
Belt-Minder.............................112
Booster seats .............................144
Brakes ........................................184
anti-lock ...........................184–185
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................185
fluid, checking and adding ....264
fluid, specifications .................269
lubricant specifications ..........269
shift interlock ..........................189
Bulbs ............................................46
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....269
Car2U garage door opener .........68
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................206
Child safety seats ......................133
attaching with tether
straps .......................................141
in front seat ............................134
in rear seat ......................134, 137
LATCH .....................................138
recommendations ...................131
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................144
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............231
instrument panel ....................232
interior .....................................233
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Jack ............................................206
positioning ...............................206
storage .....................................206
Jump-starting your vehicle ......215
K
Keyless entry system
keypad .......................................87
locking and unlocking doors ....88
programming entry code .........87
Keys .......................................77, 92
positions of the ignition .........179
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................42
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................47
daytime running light ...............43
headlamps .................................42
headlamps, flash to pass ..........43
instrument panel, dimming .....44
interior lamps .....................46, 48
replacing bulbs .........................49
LATCH anchors .........................138
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........185
Load limits .................................168
Locks
childproof ..................................79
doors ..........................................77
Lubricant specifications ...........269
Lug nuts ....................................214
Lumbar support, seats ...............98M
Message center .....................18–19
english/metric button .........22–23
system check button ................22
warning messages .....................23
Mirrors .........................................58
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................58
fold away ...................................60
heated ........................................59
programmable memory ............84
side view mirrors (power) .......58
Motorcraft parts ........235, 251, 268
O
Octane rating ............................256
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................240
P
Parking brake ............................185
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....268
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................104
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................60
Power adjustable foot pedals .....60
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................203
Power door locks ........................77
Power mirrors .............................58
Power point .................................55
Power steering ..........................187
fluid, checking and adding ....263
fluid, refill capacity ................269
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changing ..........................206, 209
checking the pressure ............152
inflating ...................................150
label .........................................162
replacing ..................................154
rotating ....................................157
safety practices .......................156
sidewall information ...............158
snow tires and chains ............168
spare tire .........................207, 209
terminology .............................149
tire grades ...............................149
treadwear ........................148, 153
Towing .......................................175
recreational towing .................178
trailer towing ..........................175
wrecker ....................................220
Traction control ........................186
Traction-lok rear axle ...............189
Transmission .............................190
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....189
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................264
fluid, refill capacities ..............269lubricant specifications ..........269
Trunk ...........................................80
remote release ....................75, 83
Turn signal ..................................46
U
Universal garage door opener ....64
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................273
Vehicle loading ..........................168
Ventilating your vehicle ...........182
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Water, Driving through .............196
Windows
power .........................................57
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................53
replacing wiper blades ...........240
Wrecker towing .........................220
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