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Engine (continued)
starting..................... 67,71
starting after a collision................ 74
storing your vehicle...............408±409
Engine block heater................... 73
Engine coolant
checking and adding................ 352
checking hoses................... 355
disposal..................334, 351, 375
drain and flush................... 356
preparing for storage................ 410
recovery reservoir.................. 336
refill procedure................... 356
specifications.................... 406
temperature gauge.................. 92
Engine coolant temperature gauge
description...................... 92
mechanical...................... 92
Engine coolant temperature guage:electronic........ 92
Engine fan...................... 334
Engine:idle speed control................. 72
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter............349, 351
checking and adding................ 349
dipstick...................... 349
disposal..................334, 351, 375
engine oil pressure gauge............... 90
filter, specifications................. 405
specifications..................348, 406
synthetic oil.................... 348
ªbreak-inº oils.................... 5
viscosity...................... 348
Entry system
illuminated..................... 166
keyless....................... 156
remote....................... 161
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GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 277
definition....................271, 276
driving with a heavy load.............. 271
location....................271, 276
Gearshift
automatic operation................. 246
column-mounted.................. 246
floor-mounted.................... 251
gearshift override.................. 247
locking the gearshift.................. 67
positions....................246, 251
shifting the gears................246, 251
shift-lock...................... 247
Gearshift:shifting the gears.............246, 251
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 277
definition....................271, 275
driving with a heavy load.............. 271
location...................... 276
H
Hazard flashers.................... 139
Headlamps
aiming....................... 392
autolamp system.................. 128
checking alignment................. 392
cleaning...................... 132
daytime running lights................ 132
flashing...................... 136
high beam..................... 136
replacing bulbs.................392±393
turning on and off................. 127
warning chime.................... 91
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Jack
operation....................304, 307
positioning...................304, 307
storage....................... 301
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables................... 297
disconnecting cables................. 298
K
Keyless entry system
autolock...................... 159
locking and unlocking doors............. 158
programming entry code.............148, 157
Keys
key in ignition chime................. 68
positions of the ignition................ 67
removing from the ignition.............. 68
stuck in lock position................. 67
L
Lamps
autolamp delay system............... 128
checking...................... 392
daytime running light system............ 132
flashing the lamps.................. 136
fog lamps..................... 131
hazard flashers................... 139
headlamps..................... 127
high beams..................... 136
high-mount brakelamp................ 134
illuminated entry system............... 166
illuminated mirrors................. 190
instrument panel, dimming.............. 132
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Overdrive...................... 248
Overhead console
compass/temperature display............ 197
map lamps..................... 200
storage compartment................ 201
Overseas offices.................... 325
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system........ 162
Parking brake
operation...................... 266
warning light..................... 81
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)............... 405
PCV valve, specifications................ 405
Power distribution box (see Fuses)........... 386
Power door locks................... 155
Power features
door locks..................... 155
mirrors.....................188, 191
moon roof..................... 192
seats........................ 183
windows....................171±172
Power point electrical outlet.............. 204
Power steering
dipstick...................... 379
driving with power steering............. 255
fluid, checking and adding.............. 379
fluid, specifications................. 406
servicing...................... 255
Prop rod, hood.................... 335
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems).......... 207
Rear axle
lubricant specification................ 406
traction lok...................269, 363
Rearview mirror.................... 188
Rear window..................... 171
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Rear window (continued)
defroster...................... 126
washer reservoir.................. 358
Regulations, National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration.............. 323
Relays........................ 389
Remote entry system
arming and disarming the anti-theft system...... 162
illuminated entry.................. 166
locking/unlocking doors............... 161
panic alarm..................... 162
replacement/additional transmitters.......... 166
replacing the batteries................ 164
Reporting safety defects................ 323
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult......................... 9
child......................... 32
infant...................... 32,52
Roadside assistance.................. 317
Roadside emergencies................. 295
Rotating the tires................... 364
S
Safe driving tips.................... 267
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)............. 9
Safety chains, when towing a trailer........... 290
Safety defects, reporting................ 323
Safety information relating to automotive fuels...... 344
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts............ 11,14,19
automatic locking mode................ 13
automatic locking mode (retractor)........... 13
cleaning the safety belts................ 24
extension assembly.................. 21
for adults....................... 9
for children...................... 32
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Safety restraints (continued)
for infants.................... 32,52
for pregnant women................. 9
lap and shoulder belts................ 9,11
maintenance..................... 22
proper use...................... 9
replacement................... 22,24
warning light and chime................ 82
Safety seats for children
and air bags.................. 27,52±53
attaching with tether straps.............. 64
automatic locking mode (retractor)......... 13,52
built-in child seat................... 34
in front seat..................... 52
in rear outboard................... 52
in rear seat...................... 52
tether anchorage hardware............... 64
Seat belts (see Safety restraints).............. 9
Seats
adjusting the seat, manual.............. 174
adjusting the seats, power.............. 183
child safety seats................... 52
cleaning upholstery................. 186
reclining the seat.................. 174
seatback release................... 174
Serial number (VIN).................. 318
Service concerns.................... 318
Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing............. 334
servicing when you tow............... 311
Shift-lock system................... 247
Shift positions (see Gearshift)............246, 251
Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints)....... 9,11
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints)......... 11,14
Side mirrors
adjusting...................... 191
Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof)........... 192
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Snowplowing..................... 294
Snow tires and chains................. 369
Spare tire
changing the tire................299, 304
conventional spare...............299, 301
finding the spare.................. 301
removing the spare tire............... 301
storing the flat tire...............301, 307
temporary spare................... 299
Spark plugs, specifications............... 405
Special driving conditions............... 267
Special notice...................... 4
E-4WD vehicles.................... 4
utility-type vehicles.................. 4
Specification chart, lubricants.............. 406
Speed control
accelerating..................... 144
canceling a set speed................ 146
resetting...................... 144
resuming a set speed................ 146
tap up/tap down.................. 144
when towing a trailer................ 291
Speedometer...................... 93
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle............. 70
starting a cold engine................. 71
starting after a collision................ 74
starting a warm engine................ 72
starting your vehicle if the battery is disabled..... 295
Steering, power.................... 255
Steering wheel
horn........................ 140
locking........................ 67
speed controls................... 141
tilting....................... 140
Storage compartments, overhead storage compartment . . 201
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