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ABS (see Brakes) .....................183
Accessory delay ..........................58
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................115, 125
and child safety seats ............117
description ......................115, 125
disposal ....................................127
driver airbag ....................118, 126
indicator light .................125, 127
operation .........................118, 126
passenger airbag .............118, 126
side airbag ...............................125
Air cleaner filter .......263–264, 267
Air suspension ...........................187
description ..............................187
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................242
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................183–184
Anti-theft system ..................85, 89
arming the system ....................89
disarming a triggered system ..90
Audio system (see Radio) ...26, 31
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................189
fluid, adding ............................261
fluid, checking ........................261
fluid, refill capacities ..............268
fluid, specification ..................268
Auxiliary power point .................56
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........268
refill capacities ........................268
traction lok ..............................188
B
Battery .......................................240acid, treating emergencies .....240
jumping a disabled battery ....211
maintenance-free ....................240
replacement, specifications ...267
servicing ..................................240
Belt-Minder.............................110
Booster seats .............................142
Brakes ................................182–183
anti-lock ...........................183–184
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................184
fluid, checking and adding ....261
fluid, specifications .................268
lubricant specifications ..........268
shift interlock ..........................188
Bulbs ............................................47
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....268
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System .........................................63
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................202
Child safety seats ......................132
attaching with tether straps ..140
in front seat ............................132
in rear seat ......................132, 136
LATCH .....................................137
recommendations ...................130
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................142
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............226
instrument panel ....................228
interior .....................................229
plastic parts ............................227
washing ....................................225
waxing .....................................225
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Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....248
Floor mats ...................................70
Fluid capacities .........................268
Fuel ............................................248
calculating fuel
economy ............................22, 255
cap ...........................................251
capacity ...................................268
choosing the right fuel ...........252
detergent in fuel .....................253
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................248, 251, 255
filter, specifications ........248, 267
fuel filler door override ............72
fuel filler door release ..............71
fuel pump shut-off switch .....195
improving fuel economy ........255
octane rating ...................253, 271
quality ......................................253
running out of fuel .................254
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................248
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................248, 252–253
Fuses ..................................195–196
G
Garage door opener ....................63
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............251
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................255
Gauges .........................................16
H
Hazard flashers .........................194
Headlamps ...................................42
aiming ........................................44autolamp system .......................42
bulb specifications ....................47
daytime running lights .............43
flash to pass ..............................43
high beam .................................43
replacing bulbs .........................49
turning on and off ....................42
Hood ..........................................234
I
Ignition ...............................177, 271
Illuminated visor mirror .............55
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................132
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................259
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................228
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................44
J
Jack ............................................202
positioning ...............................202
storage .....................................202
Jump-starting your vehicle ......211
K
Keyless entry system
keypad .......................................83
locking and unlocking doors ....84
programming entry code .........83
Keys .......................................73, 87
positions of the ignition .........177
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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 .........................137
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........184
Load limits .................................166
Locks
childproof ..................................75
doors ..........................................73
Lubricant specifications ...........268
Lug nuts ....................................210
Lumbar support, seats ...............95
M
Message center .....................18–19
english/metric button .........22–23
system check button ................22
warning messages .....................23
Mirrors ...................................58–59
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................59
fold away ...................................60
heated ........................................60
programmable memory ............80
Motorcraftparts ......232, 248, 267
O
Octane rating ............................253Oil (see Engine oil) ..................237
P
Parking brake ............................184
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........267
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................102
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................60
Power adjustable foot pedals .....60
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................199
Power door locks ........................73
Power mirrors .............................59
Power point .................................56
Power steering ..........................187
fluid, checking and adding ....260
fluid, refill capacity ................268
Power trunk ..........................70–71
Power Windows ...........................58
R
Radio ......................................26, 31
Rear window defroster ...............41
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................130
Relays ........................................195
Remote entry system .................77
illuminated entry ......................82
locking/unlocking doors ...........78
opening the trunk .....................79
panic alarm ...............................79
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replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................81
replacing the batteries .............80
Roadside assistance ..................193
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........100, 105, 107–109
Safety Canopy ...........................125
Safety defects, reporting ..........224
Safety restraints ........100, 105–109
Belt-Minder...........................110
extension assembly ................109
for adults .................105, 107–108
for children .............................128
lap belt ....................................106
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................102
warning light and
chime ...............................109–110
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................137
Safety seats for children ..........132
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................272
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............285
Seats ............................................91
child safety seats ....................132
cleaning ...................................230
easy access/easyout feature ....99
heated ........................................98
memory seat .....................80, 100
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ..........................................83SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................85
Servicing your vehicle ..............233
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................267, 271
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................268
Speed control ..............................61
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......179
Starting your vehicle ........177–179
jump starting ..........................211
Steering wheel
controls ......................................63
tilting .........................................55
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................55
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....161
Tires ...........................146–147, 202
alignment ................................154
care ..........................................150
changing ..........................202, 207
checking the pressure ............150
inflating ...................................148
label .........................................160
replacing ..................................152
rotating ....................................155
safety practices .......................154
sidewall information ...............155
snow tires and chains ............166
spare tire .........................203, 205
terminology .............................147
tire grades ...............................147
treadwear ........................146, 151
Towing .......................................173
recreational towing .................176
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