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About This Manual...........................................5ABSSee: Brakes..............................................................41ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes...................................................................41AccessoriesSee: Replacement PartsRecommendation..............................................8Adjusting the Steering Wheel.....................12Air FilterSee: Changing the Engine Air Filter..............107Appendices.....................................................163Audible Warnings and Indicators..............19Fail-Safe Cooling Warning Chime..................19Headlamps On Warning Chime......................20Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................20Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................20Shift to Park Warning Chime...........................20Automatic Transmission.............................38Brake-Shift Interlock..........................................40If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow....................................................................40Understanding the Positions of YourAutomatic Transmission..............................38Automatic Transmission FluidCheck..............................................................101Adjusting automatic transmission fluidlevels...................................................................102Automatic transmission fluid filter..............102Correct fluid level.................................................101High fluid level.....................................................102Low fluid level.......................................................101
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery......................105Brake Fluid Check.........................................102Hydroboost...........................................................103Hydromax..............................................................103Brakes..................................................................41General Information.............................................41Breaking-In.......................................................56
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Capacities and Specifications.................138Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates............................................................142Specifications......................................................139Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................109Catalytic Converter........................................35On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).....................36Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing.....................................................36Changing a Fuse............................................90Fuses........................................................................90Changing a Road Wheel............................129Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation......................................................129Tire Change Procedure.....................................130Changing the 12V Battery..........................105Battery relearn.....................................................106Changing the Engine Air Filter..................107Cleaning the Engine.....................................110Cleaning the Exterior..................................109Cleaning the Headlamps................................109Exterior Chrome Parts......................................109Exterior Plastic Parts.........................................109Stripes or Graphics............................................109Underbody.............................................................110Under Hood...........................................................110Cleaning the Wheels....................................110Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check..............................96Cruise Control...................................................12Principle of Operation........................................43Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control..................................43Customer Assistance...................................64
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Daytime Running Lamps..............................15Direction Indicators........................................15Driving Hints.....................................................56Driving Through Water..................................57DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps..........................15
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Economical Driving.......................................56Electromagnetic Compatibility...............163Emission Law...................................................34Noise Emissions Warranty, ProhibitedTampering Acts and Maintenance...........35Tampering With a Noise ControlSystem................................................................34Engine Block Heater......................................27Using the Engine Block Heater........................27Engine Coolant Check..................................96Adding Coolant.....................................................97Coolant Change...................................................99Engine Coolant TemperatureManagement..................................................100Fail-Safe Cooling.................................................99Recycled Coolant.................................................98Severe Climates...................................................98Engine Emission Control.............................34Engine Oil Check............................................95Adding Engine Oil.................................................95Engine Oil Dipstick.........................................95Engine Specifications.................................134Drivebelt Routing................................................134Environment.......................................................11Essential Towing Checks.............................53Before Towing a Trailer......................................54Hitches.....................................................................53Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)...........................................55Safety Chains.........................................................53Trailer Brakes.........................................................54Trailer Lamps.........................................................54When Towing a Trailer........................................54Export Unique Options.................................10
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Flat TireSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................129Ford Credit...........................................................8US Only.......................................................................8Ford Protect....................................................143Ford Protect Extended Service Plan(CANADA ONLY)...........................................144Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.Only)...................................................................143
Fuel and Refueling.........................................29Fuel Consumption..........................................32Advertised Capacity............................................32Fuel Economy........................................................33Fuel Filter.........................................................105Fuel Quality......................................................29Choosing the Right Fuel....................................29Fuses....................................................................71Fuse Specification Chart..............................71Diode and Relay Module...................................83F53 Passenger Compartment FusePanel....................................................................84F53 Power Distribution Box...............................71
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Gauges................................................................16Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..............17Engine Oil Pressure Gauge.................................17Fuel Gauge...............................................................17Speedometer..........................................................17Transmission Fluid TemperatureGauge....................................................................17GearboxSee: Transmission................................................38General Maintenance Information.........145Multi-point Inspection.......................................147Owner Checks and Services...........................146Protecting Your Investment............................145Why Maintain Your Vehicle?..........................145Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?......................................................145Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada............................................................67Getting the Services You Need.................64Away From Home................................................64
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HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake...............................................42Hazard Flashers.............................................60Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes...............................................................41
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Ignition Switch.................................................25
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In California (U.S. Only)...............................65Information Displays......................................21General Information.............................................21Information Messages..................................22Engine.......................................................................23Maintenance..........................................................23Transmission..........................................................24Instrument Cluster..........................................16Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................14Introduction........................................................5
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Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................60Connecting the Jumper Cables........................61Jump Starting........................................................62Preparing Your Vehicle.......................................60Removing the Jumper Cables..........................62
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Lighting Control...............................................14Flashing the Headlamp High Beam...............14Headlamp High Beam.........................................14Lighting...............................................................14Load Carrying..................................................45Load Limit.........................................................45Special Loading Instructions for Owners ofPick-up Trucks and Utility-typeVehicles...............................................................49Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer...................................................................45Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................129
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Maintenance....................................................92General Information............................................92Message CenterSee: Information Displays..................................21Mobile Communications Equipment........9Motorcraft Parts............................................134
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Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........148
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Oil Change Indicator Reset........................96Resetting the Oil Life MonitoringSystem................................................................96Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check........................................95Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature........................................................69Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual...........69
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Parking Brake...................................................42Perchlorate..........................................................7Power Steering Fluid Check.....................104Steering linkage lubrication points..............104Protecting the Environment.........................11PunctureSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................129
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Recommended Towing Weights...............51Reduced Engine Performance..................56Refueling.............................................................31Replacement PartsRecommendation.........................................8Collision Repairs......................................................8Scheduled Maintenance and MechanicalRepairs...................................................................8Warranty on Replacement Parts......................8Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)................................................................69Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only)................................................................69Roadside Assistance....................................59Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting RoadsideAssistance.........................................................60Vehicles Sold in the United States: GettingRoadside Assistance.....................................59Vehicles Sold in the United States: UsingRoadside Assistance.....................................59Roadside Emergencies................................59Running-InSee: Breaking-In...................................................56Running Out of Fuel......................................30
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