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326 Index
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start.......... 57
starting after a collision......... 57
Fuse panels
engine compartment.......... 282
high current fuse panel........ 283
instrument panel.........278, 286
Fuses
charts..............280, 286
checking and replacing........ 286
circuit breakers............ 287
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap).......... 242
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)..... 243
Gasohol................ 244
Gasoline (see Fuel)............ 242
Gauges, Mechanical
engine coolant temperature gauge.... 73
engine oil pressure gauge........ 77
fuel gauge............... 72
odometer................ 75
speedometer.............. 75
tachometer............... 76
trip odometer.............. 75
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 192
definition............... 192
driving with a heavy load....... 192
location............... 192
Gearshift
automatic operation.......... 177
console-mounted........... 179
downshifting............. 185
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K
Keys
key in ignition chime.......... 51
positions of the ignition......... 49
removing from the ignition....... 50
stuck in lock position........ 49,51
L
Lamps
bulb replacement specifications chart . . 292
checking............... 288
daytime running light system...... 84
dome lamps............87±88
flashing the lamps........... 92
fog lamps............... 86
hazard flashers............. 94
headlamps............... 85
high beams.............. 92
illuminated mirrors.......... 128
instrument panel, dimming....... 87
interior lamps........... 84,87
map lamps............... 88
replacing bulbs............ 288
trailer................ 197
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . . . 91
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................. 67
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 65
anti-theft................ 72
brake................. 64
charging system............ 68
check engine.............. 70
engine oil pressure........... 77
hazard warning light.......... 94
high beam............... 70
low coolant.............. 68
lowoil................. 65
oil pressure.............. 77
overdrive off.............. 69
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Lights, warning and indicator (continued)
safety belt............... 66
service engine soon........... 70
theft system.............. 72
turn signal indicator......... 72,91
Load limits
GAWR................ 192
GVWR................ 192
trailer towing............. 194
Lubricant specifications......... 300
Luggage compartment.......... 131
Lug nuts
anti-theft............... 212
standard............... 209
tightening sequence.......... 211
M
Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance
Schedule and Record booklet)...... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 235
Manual transmission
backing up (reverse).......... 183
clutch..............182, 272
driving................ 182
fluid, checking and adding....... 272
fluid capacities............ 298
lubricant specifications......... 300
shifting gears............. 183
shift speeds.............. 184
Map pockets.............. 131
Master cylinder, brakes......... 272
Methanol in fuel............. 244
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Mirrors................. 125
rearview............... 125
side view mirrors........... 125
side view mirrors (manual)...... 127
vanity mirror, illuminated....... 128
Motorcraft parts............. 299
N
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration......... 222
New vehicle break-in........... 5
O
Octane rating............243±244
Odometer
description............... 75
trip odometer............. 75
Oil filter..............251, 299
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 248
Oil viscosity............248±249
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 295
Overdrive............... 180
Overseas offices............. 224
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system . 111
Parking brake
operation.............. 188
warning light.............. 64
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 299
PCV valve, specifications........ 299
Power distribution box (see Fuses).... 278
Power door locks............ 103
Power features
door locks.............. 103
lumbar support............ 121
mirrors.............125, 127
seats................. 120
windows............... 114
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Speedometer............... 75
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle...... 52
starting a cold engine.......... 53
starting after a collision......... 57
starting a warm engine......... 53
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 199
Steering, power............. 186
Steering wheel
horn.................. 95
locking................ 49
speed controls............. 97
tilting................. 96
Storage compartments
center console............ 129
map pockets............. 131
Storing your vehicle........... 301
Sun visor................ 128
Supplemental air bag readiness light.... 67
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).... 22
T
Tachometer
mechanical cluster........... 76
Tail lamps
bulb replacement.........288, 292
cleaning................ 86
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 80
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints).......... 30
Tilt steering wheel............ 96
Tires
changing............... 205
checking the pressure.......263±264
cleaning............... 269
inspection and maintenance...... 263
replacing............... 265
rotating............... 264
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Tune-up specifications (VECI)...... 295
Turn signal................ 91
indicator lights........... 72,91
lever................. 91
U
Upshift speeds............. 184
Used engine oil, disposal . . 236, 251, 256, 271
V
Vanity mirror.............. 128
Variable interval wipers........92±93
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)
decal................ 295
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . 217
Vehicle loading
automatic transmissions........ 192
calculating the load.......... 192
manual transmissions......... 192
understanding loading information . . . 192
Vehicle storage............. 301
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control).......80±81, 83
Viscosity (see Engine oil)......248±249
Visor (see Sun visor).......... 128
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge).... 68
W
Warm engine, starting........... 53
Warning chimes
key in ignition............. 51
safety belt............... 66
Warning lights (see Lights)......... 61
Warranties
basic.................. 4
Canada................ 4
radio................ 175
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