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Index
Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
instrument panel................. 7,110
interior....................... 186
interior lamps.................... 133
leather seats.................... 186
mirrors....................... 191
plastic parts..................... 7
polishing....................... 6
rear windows.................... 126
rustproofing..................... 7
safety belts...................... 24
tail lamps..................... 132
upholstery and interior trim............. 186
washing....................... 6
waxing........................ 6
wheels....................... 370
windows...................... 126
Climate control system................. 110
Clock.....................219, 229, 241
Clutch
adjusting...................... 376
fluid........................ 376
fluid reservoir................... 376
operation while driving............... 251
recommended shift speeds.............. 253
shifting the gears.................. 251
specifications.................... 406
Cold engine starting................... 71
Combination lap and shoulder belts...........9,11
Compact disc radio (see Electronic sound system).... 209
Compass, electronic.................. 197
Compass/temperature display............. 197
Controls
instrument panel.................. 109
mirrors.....................188, 191
power seat..................... 183
steering column................... 135
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Convenience kit in cargo area............. 301
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding................ 352
drain and flush................... 356
preparing for storage................ 410
refill capacities................... 356
specifications.................... 406
temperature gauge.................. 92
warnings...................... 352
Cooling fan...................... 334
Crankcase emission filter................ 405
Cruise control (see Speed control)............ 141
Customer Assistance Centre, Ford of Canada...... 324
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Dashboard (see Instrument panel)............ 109
Daytime running light system............. 132
Defects, reporting................... 323
Defrost
rear window.................... 126
windshield..................... 113
Dipstick....................... 349
automatic transmission fluid...........373, 375
engine oil..................... 349
power steering fluid................. 379
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)............. 311
Dispute Settlement Board............... 319
Doors........................ 147
lubricant specifications................ 406
Driveline universal joint and slip yoke......... 377
Driving under special conditions
bad weather.................... 269
heavy load..................... 271
high speed..................... 268
high water..................... 270
slippery roads................... 269
tips for safe driving................. 267
towing a trailer................... 272
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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
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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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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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Storing your vehicle.................. 408
Sunroof (moon roof).................. 192
Supplemental air bag readiness light........... 83
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)........... 24
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Tachometer....................... 94
mechanical cluster................... 94
Tail lamps
bulb replacement.................. 392
cleaning...................... 132
Temperature control (see Climate control)........ 110
Tether anchor installation (see Child restraints)....... 64
Tilt steering wheel................... 140
Tires
changing...................... 299
checking the pressure................ 362
cleaning...................... 370
inspection and maintenance............. 362
replacing...................... 366
rotating...................... 364
snow tires and chains................ 369
spare tire....................299, 301
storing your vehicle................. 410
tire grades..................... 366
treadwear..................... 366
wear bands..................... 366
wheel and tire matching............... 369
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing).......... 272
Towing your vehicle
using wheel dollies................. 311
with a tow truck.................. 311
Traction control..................269, 363
Traction-lok rear axle...............269, 363
Trailer Towing.................... 272
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