air conditioning FORD EXCURSION 2004 1.G User Guide

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ABS (see Brakes) .....................157
Accessory delay ..........................86
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ........................................140
and child safety seats ............142
description ..............................140
disposal ....................................144
driver air bag ..........................142
indicator light ...................12, 144
operation .................................142
passenger air bag ...................142
Air cleaner filter ...............248, 254
Air conditioning ..........................60
auxiliary heater and air
conditioner ................................68
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................57
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................227
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................157
Anti-theft system
warning light .............................14
Audio system (see Radio) ...19, 27
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................161
fluid, adding ............................245
fluid, checking ........................245
fluid, refill capacities ..............254
fluid, specification ..................259
Auxiliary power point .................83
Axle
lubricant specifications ..257, 259
refill capacities ........................254
traction lok ..............................159B
Battery .......................................225
acid, treating emergencies .....225
charging system warning
light ............................................12
jumping a disabled battery ....197
maintenance-free ....................225
replacement, specifications ...254
servicing ..................................225
BeltMinder .................................135
Brakes ........................................156
anti-lock ...................................157
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .....................12, 157
brake warning light ..................11
fluid, checking and adding ....244
fluid, refill capacities ..............254
fluid, specifications .........257, 259
lubricant specifications ..257, 259
parking ....................................158
pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................89
shift interlock ..........................160
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................75
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Capacities for refilling fluids ....254
Cargo net ...................................102
CD-6 disc .....................................27
CD-single premium .....................19
Certification Label ....................261
Changing a tire .........................192
Child safety restraints ..............145
child safety belts ....................145
Child safety seats ......................145
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attaching with tether straps ..149
in front seat ............................147
in rear seat ..............................147
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............214
exterior ....................................217
instrument panel ....................216
interior .....................................216
plastic parts ............................215
washing ....................................213
waxing .....................................213
wheels ......................................214
wiper blades ....................215–216
woodtone trim ........................216
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......57, 60
Clock ......................................23, 32
Compass, electronic ..............86, 95
calibration .................................96
set zone adjustment .................96
Console ......................................101
overhead ..............................82–83
Controls
power seat ...............................119
steering column ........................93
Coolant
checking and adding ..............227
refill capacities ................231, 254
specifications ..................257, 259
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................89
Customer Assistance ................185
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .............................217–218
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................206
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................210
Getting roadside assistance ...185Getting the service you
need .........................................204
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................211
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................206
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................209
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Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................72
Defrost
rear window ..............................70
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................245
engine oil .................................222
Doors
door ajar warning .....................14
lubricant specifications ..........257
Driving under special
conditions ..........................171, 173
sand .........................................172
snow and ice ...........................174
through water .................173, 177
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Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................197
Emission control system ..........241
Engine ................................259–260
check engine/service engine
soon light ..................................10
cleaning ...................................214
coolant .....................................227
diesel ...........................................7
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Head restraints .........................121
Headlamps ...................................71
aiming ........................................73
autolamp system .......................71
bulb specifications ....................75
daytime running lights .............72
flash to pass ..............................72
high beam ...........................13, 72
replacing bulbs .........................76
turning on and off ....................71
warning chime ..........................14
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................57, 60
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage
door opener) .................97–98, 100
Hood ..........................................220
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Ignition .......................152, 259–260
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................145
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................242
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................216
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................73
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Jack ............................................192
positioning ...............................192
storage .....................................192
Jump-starting your vehicle ......197K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................112
locking and unlocking
doors ................................111–112
programming entry code .......111
Keys ...................................113–115
key in ignition chime ...............15
positions of the ignition .........152
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Lamps
autolamp system .................71, 75
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................75
cargo lamps ...............................73
daytime running light ...............72
fog lamps ...................................72
headlamps .................................71
headlamps, flash to pass ..........72
instrument panel, dimming .....73
interior lamps ...............73–74, 76
replacing bulbs ...................75–79
Lane change indicator (see
Turn signal) .................................73
Liftgate ......................................102
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 157
anti-theft ...................................14
brake ..........................................11
charging system ........................12
check coolant ............................11
cruise indicator .........................13
door ajar ....................................14
fuel cap light .............................11
high beam .................................13
low fuel ......................................13
safety belt .................................12
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