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Lamps (continued)
high-mount brakelamp................ 246
illuminated entry system................ 94
instrument panel, dimming............... 80
interior lamps..................... 80
replacing bulbs................... 245
trailer....................... 160
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal).......... 83
Lap belts........................ 13
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag........................ 60
anti-lock brakes (ABS)................. 66
brake........................ 57
charging system.................... 58
check engine..................... 61
engine oil pressure.................. 58
high beam...................... 59
low coolant...................... 67
oil pressure...................... 58
safety belt...................... 56
turn signal indicator................ 63,83
Load limits
GAWR....................... 155
GVWR....................... 155
trailer towing.................... 157
Lubricant specifications................. 254
Luggage compartment................. 111
Lug nuts
anti-theft...................... 174
standard...................... 171
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M
Maintenance (see Servicing).............. 195
Manual transaxle
backing up (reverse)................. 146
clutch....................... 145
shifting gears.................... 145
Map pockets..................... 111
Master cylinder, brakes................ 232
Mileage, calculating fuel economy............ 207
Mirrors
side view mirrors (manual)............. 107
Moon roof....................... 99
Motorcraft parts.................... 253
N
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration..... 185
New vehicle break-in.................. 4
O
Odometer
trip odometer..................... 65
Oil filter....................... 253
Oil (see Engine oil).................. 209
Oil viscosity..................... 209
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system.......... 250
Overseas offices.................... 187
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system......... 96
Parking brake
operation...................... 152
warning light..................... 57
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)............... 253
PCV valve, specifications................ 253
Power door locks.................... 94
Power features
door locks...................... 94
mirrors....................... 107
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Power features (continued)
moon roof...................... 99
seats........................ 104
windows....................... 98
Power steering
dipstick...................... 234
driving with power steering............. 149
fluid, checking and adding.............. 234
fluid, refill capacity................. 252
fluid, specifications................. 254
servicing...................... 149
Prop rod, hood.................... 198
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems).......... 115
Rear axle, refill capacity................ 252
Rear window...................... 98
Refill capacities for fluids................ 252
Remote entry system
locking/unlocking doors................ 95
opening the trunk................... 95
panic alarm...................... 96
replacement/additional transmitters........... 97
replacing the batteries................. 96
Reporting safety defects................ 185
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult......................... 7
child......................... 25
head........................ 101
infant........................ 25
Roadside assistance.................. 179
Roadside emergencies................. 163
Rotating the tires................... 224
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Safe driving tips.................... 153
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)............. 7
Safety chains, when towing a trailer........... 159
Safety Compliance Certification Label.......... 155
Safety defects, reporting................ 185
Safety information relating to automotive fuels...... 206
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts............. 12,14
cleaning the safety belts................ 16
dual locking mode retractors.............. 11
extension assembly.................. 14
for adults...................... 7
for children...................... 25
for infants...................... 25
head........................ 101
lap and shoulder belts................. 9
lap belt....................... 13
maintenance..................... 15
proper use...................... 7
replacement..................... 15
warning light and chime................ 56
Safety seats for children
and air bags................... 18,26
attaching with tether straps.............. 37
in front seat..................... 26
in rear outboard................... 29
in rear seat...................... 37
tether anchorage hardware............... 37
Seat belts (see Safety restraints).............. 7
Seats
adjusting the seat, manual.............. 102
adjusting the seats, power.............. 104
child safety seats................... 26
head restraints................... 101
Serial number (VIN)................181, 186
Service concerns.................... 180
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Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing.............. 196
servicing when you tow............... 161
Shift-lock system................... 140
Shift positions (see Gearshift)............140, 145
Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints)........ 9
Side mirrors, adjusting................. 107
Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof)............ 99
Snow tires and chains................. 228
Spare tire
changing the tire.................. 168
finding the spare.................. 169
removing the spare tire............... 169
temporary spare................... 168
Spark plugs, specifications............... 253
Special driving conditions............... 153
Specification chart, lubricants.............. 254
Speed control
accelerating...................... 90
canceling a set speed................. 91
resetting....................... 90
resuming a set speed................. 91
tap up/tap down................... 90
turning off...................... 91
when towing a trailer................ 161
Speedometer...................... 65
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle............. 44
starting a cold engine................. 46
starting after a collision................ 50
starting a warm engine................ 47
starting your vehicle if the battery is disabled..... 163
Steering, power.................... 149
Steering wheel
horn......................... 86
locking........................ 41
speed controls.................... 88
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