Booster seats ...............................22
Brakes ........................................207
anti-lock ...................................208
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................208
brake warning light ................208
fluid, checking and adding ....302
fluid, refill capacities ..............356
fluid, specifications .................356
lubricant specifications ..........356
parking ....................................208
shift interlock ..........................198
trailer .......................................255
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....356
Cargo net ...................................242
CD ..............................369, 374–375
CD player ..........................367, 457
CD voice commands .................458
Cell phone use ............................15
Changing a tire .........................347
Child safety restraints ..........30, 32
Child safety seats
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................40
LATCH .......................................30
Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................22
Cleaning the touchscreen ........436
Cleaning your vehicle ...............315
engine compartment ..............317
instrument panel ....................319
interior .....................................319
plastic parts ............................316
washing ....................................315
waxing .....................................317wheels ......................................321
wiper blades ............................318
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ..........135
Climate voice commands .........497
Clock ..................................369, 484
Collision Warning System .........237
Compass Display .......................120
Console ......................................175
overhead ..................................177
rear ..........................................175
Coolant ......................................292
checking and adding ..............292
refill capacities ........................356
specifications ..........................356
Cooler ........................................176
Cross Traffic Alert ....................232
Cruise control ...........................223
Customer Assistance ................265
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................364
Getting roadside assistance ...265
Getting the service you
need .........................................270
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................276
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................274
D
Defrost .......................135, 137–138
rear window ............................143
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................298
engine oil .................................291
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Display settings .........................485
Drivebelt ....................................355
Driving under special
conditions ..................199, 201, 204
sand .........................................202
snow and ice ...........................205
through water .................203, 262
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) .................137–138
E
Electronic message center .......117
Electronic stability control ......211
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................267
running out of fuel .................188
Emergency brake
(see Parking brake) ..................208
Emission control system ..........192
End user license agreement ....510
Engine ........................................355
cleaning ...................................317
coolant .....................................292
fail-safe cooling .......................296
idle speed control ...................303
lubrication specifications .......356
refill capacities ........................356
service points ..........................290
Engine block heater .................184
Engine oil
checking and adding ..............291
dipstick ....................................291
filter, specifications ................359
refill capacities ........................356
specifications ..........................356
Event data recording ..................12
Exhaust fumes ..........................183F
Fail safe cooling ........................296
Fleet MyKey programming ........71
Floor mats .................................263
Fluid capacities .........................356
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................200
Freezer ......................................176
Fuel
cap ...........................................190
capacity ...................................356
choosing the right fuel ...........187
filler funnel .............................188
filling your vehicle with fuel ..190
filter, specifications ........302, 359
fuel pump shut-off ..................266
octane rating ...................187, 355
quality ......................................187
running out of fuel .................188
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................186
Fuel and distance computer ....120
outside temperature
indicator ..................................120
to empty indicator ..................120
trip distance ............................120
trip/reset button .....................120
Fuses ..................................278–279
G
Garage door opener ..................167
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............190
Gauges ...............................110–111
odometer .................................120
trip odometer ..........................120
H
Hazard flashers .........................266
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