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ABS (see Brakes) .....................125
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call .............278
Accessing your media menu
features ......................................293
Accessing your phone menu
features ......................................280
Active call menu options .........278
Advanced menu options ...287, 300
Advanced menu options
(prompts, languages, defaults,
master reset, installing
applications) ..............................287
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................46
and child safety seats ..............47
description ................................46
disposal ......................................54
driver airbag ..............................46
passenger airbag .......................46
side airbag ...........................46, 51
Air cleaner filter ...............188, 246
Air conditioning ..........................94
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................94
Air filter .....................................188
Ambulance packages ..................14
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................177
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................125
Anti-theft system ........................62
arming the system ....................62
Audio system
Single CD ............................88–89Audio system (see Radio) ...88–89
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................181
fluid, checking ........................181
fluid, refill capacities ..............244
fluid, specification ..................244
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................121
fluid, adding ............................181
fluid, checking ........................181
fluid, refill capacities ..............244
fluid, specification ..................244
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....91
Auxiliary powerpoint ................106
B
Battery .......................................185
acid, treating emergencies .....185
how to service ........................185
jumping a disabled battery ....151
maintenance-free ....................185
replacement, specifications ...246
servicing ..................................185
Booster seats ...............................21
Brakelamp
bulb replacement ....................195
Brakes ........................................125
anti-lock ...................................125
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................125
brake warning light ................125
fluid, checking and adding ....184
fluid, refill capacities ..............244
fluid, specifications .................244
lubricant specifications ..........244
parking ....................................126
shift interlock ..........................123
Bulbs ..........................191, 198, 200
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Capacities for refilling fluids ....244
CD ..........................................88–89
CD player ....................................86
Cell phone use ............................15
Changing a tire .........................235
Changing the air filter ..............188
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps ....28
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................36
LATCH .......................................26
Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................21
Cleaning your vehicle ...............201
engine compartment ..............203
instrument panel ....................205
interior .....................................204
plastic parts ............................202
washing ....................................201
waxing .....................................203
wheels ......................................206
wiper blades ............................204
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............94
Clock ......................................88–89
Console ......................................107
overhead ..................................107
Coolant ......................................177
checking and adding ..............177
refill capacities ........................244
specifications ..........................244
Customer Assistance ................149
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................251, 253
Getting roadside assistance ...149Getting the service
you need .................................155
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................161
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................159
D
Defrost .........................................94
rear window ..............................98
Dipstick
automatic transaxle fluid .......181
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................181
engine oil .................................176
Doors
central unlocking ......................58
lubricant specifications ..........244
Driving under special
conditions ..................................124
through water .........................146
E
Electronic stability control ......129
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................151
running out of fuel .................114
Emission control system ..........117
End user license agreement ....307
Engine ........................................243
cleaning ...................................203
coolant .....................................177
fail-safe cooling .......................180
lubrication specifications .......244
refill capacities ........................244
service points ..........................176
Engine block heater .................110
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Radio ......................................88–89
Single CD ............................88–89
Radio reception ...........................86
Rear-view camera system .........132
Rear window defroster ...............94
Receiving a text message .........282
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ........................................23
Refill capacities for fluids ........244
Relays ................................163–164
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ......................59
locking/unlocking doors ...........58
opening the trunk .....................58
replacing the batteries .......56–57
Reverse sensing system ...........131
Roadside assistance ..................149
Roll stability control .................129
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............42
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..............................35, 38
Safety defects, reporting ..........162
Safety information ....................271
Safety restraints ..............35–36, 38
Belt-Minder® ............................39
extension assembly ..................38
for adults .............................35–36
for children .........................18, 23
safety belt maintenance ...........42
seat belt maintenance ..............42
warning light and chime ..........39Safety restraints -
LATCH anchors ...........................26
Safety seats for children ......18, 23
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................247
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............259
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............35
Seats
child safety seats ................18, 23
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................62
Selecting your media source
(USB, Line in, BT audio) .........293
Setting the clock ...................88–89
Snowplowing ...............................14
SOS Post Crash Alert .................45
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................243, 246
Special notice
ambulance conversions ............14
utility-type vehicles ..................14
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................244
Stability system .........................129
Starting your vehicle ................109
jump starting ..........................151
Steering wheel ............................65
tilting .........................................65
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) ....................46
SYNC® customer support ........271
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