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A
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................93
and child safety seats ..............95
description ................................93
disposal ......................................97
driver air bag ............................95
indicator light ...........................97
operation ...................................95
passenger air bag .....................95
Air cleaner filter .......203–204, 210
Ambulance packages ....................6
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................184
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................116–117
Audio system
(see Radio) ................16, 18, 21, 25
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................120
fluid, adding ............................201
fluid, checking ........................201
fluid, refill capacities ..............211
fluid, specification ..................218
Auxiliary power point .................67
Axle
lubricant specifications ..215, 218
refill capacities ........................211
traction lok ..............................118
B
Battery .......................................179
acid, treating emergencies .....179
disconnecting ..........................181
jumping a disabled battery ....152
maintenance-free ....................179replacement, specifications ...210
servicing ..................................179
BeltMinder ...................................89
Brakes ........................................116
anti-lock ...........................116–117
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................117
fluid, checking and adding ....201
fluid, refill capacities ..............211
fluid, specifications .........215, 218
lubricant specifications ..215, 218
parking ....................................117
shift interlock ..........................119
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................57
C
Calculating load ........................126
Capacities for refilling fluids ....211
Cassette tape player ...................25
CD-single premium .........16, 18, 21
Cell phone use ............................67
Child safety restraints ................98
child safety belts ......................98
Child safety seats ......................101
in front seat ............................103
in rear seat ..............................103
tether anchorage hardware ...105
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............168
exterior ....................................171
instrument panel ....................170
interior .....................................170
interior trim ............................170
plastic parts ............................169
safety belts ..............................170
washing ....................................167
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waxing .....................................167
wheels ......................................168
wiper blades ............................169
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......51, 53
Compass, electronic ....................65
calibration .................................66
set zone adjustment .................66
Console
overhead ....................................64
Controls
power seat .................................78
Coolant
checking and adding ..............184
refill capacities ................188, 211
specifications ..................215, 218
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................69
Customer Assistance ................135
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................171
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................160
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............164
Getting roadside assistance ...135
Getting the service you
need .........................................158
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................165
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................161
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................164
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................54Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................201
engine oil .................................176
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........215
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................201
Driving under special
conditions ..................................123
through water .........................123
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................152
Emergency Flashers .................136
Emission control system ..........198
Engine ........................................218
cleaning ...................................168
coolant .....................................184
diesel ...........................................6
fail-safe coolant ......................189
idle speed control ...................179
lubrication
specifications ..................215, 218
refill capacities ........................211
service points ..........................174
starting after a collision .........136
Engine block heater .................116
Engine oil ..................................176
checking and adding ..............176
dipstick ....................................176
filter, specifications ........178, 210
recommendations ...................178
refill capacities ........................211
specifications ..................215, 218
Exhaust fumes ..........................116
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Safety restraints ....................83–87
belt minder ...............................89
extension assembly ..................92
for adults .............................84–85
for children .........................97–98
lap belt ......................................87
safety belt maintenance ...........92
warning light and chime ..........88
Safety seats for children ..........101
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............83
Seats ............................................77
child safety seats ....................101
Servicing your vehicle ..............173
Spare tire (see Changing
the Tire) ....................................144
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................210, 218
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............6
diesel-powered vehicles .............6
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................215, 218
Speed control ..............................69
Starting your vehicle ........113–115
jump starting ..........................152
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................64
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...........51, 53
Tilt steering wheel ......................64
Tires ...................................204–206
changing ..........................144–145
replacing ..........................147, 208rotating ....................................207
snow tires and chains ............209
tire grades ...............................205
treadwear ................................205
Towing .......................................126
recreational towing .................134
trailer towing ..........................126
wrecker ....................................157
Traction-lok rear axle ...............118
Transmission .............................119
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................201
fluid, refill capacities ..............211
lubricant specifications ..215, 218
Trunk ...........................................72
Turn signal ..................................55
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................218
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................220
Vehicle loading ..........................124
Ventilating your vehicle ...........116
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................175
Water, Driving through .............123
Windows
power .........................................68
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................63
checking and adding fluid .....175
replacing wiper blades .............63
Wrecker towing .........................157
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