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Engine (continued)
starting............... 49,53
starting after a collision......... 57
storing your vehicle........301±302
Engine block heater............ 55
Engine coolant
checking and adding......... 252
checking hoses............ 254
disposal.........236, 251, 256, 271
drain and flush............ 257
low coolant warning light........ 68
preparing for storage......... 303
proper solution............ 255
recovery reservoir.........239, 252
refill capacities............ 298
specifications............. 300
temperature gauge........... 73
Engine coolant temperature gauge
description............... 73
mechanical.............73±74
Engine fan............... 236
Engine knocking............. 244
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter.....249, 251
checking and adding......... 249
dipstick............... 249
disposal.........236, 251, 256, 271
engine oil pressure gauge........ 77
filter, specifications.......... 299
low oil warning light.......... 65
refill capacities............ 298
specifications...........248, 300
synthetic oil...........248±249
ªbreak-inº oils............. 5
viscosity.............248±249
Entry system, remote.......... 110
Exhaust fumes.............. 56
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 4
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K
Keys
key in ignition chime.......... 51
positions of the ignition......... 49
removing from the ignition....... 50
stuck in lock position........ 49,51
L
Lamps
bulb replacement specifications chart . . 292
checking............... 288
daytime running light system...... 84
dome lamps............87±88
flashing the lamps........... 92
fog lamps............... 86
hazard flashers............. 94
headlamps............... 85
high beams.............. 92
illuminated mirrors.......... 128
instrument panel, dimming....... 87
interior lamps........... 84,87
map lamps............... 88
replacing bulbs............ 288
trailer................ 197
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . . . 91
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................. 67
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 65
anti-theft................ 72
brake................. 64
charging system............ 68
check engine.............. 70
engine oil pressure........... 77
hazard warning light.......... 94
high beam............... 70
low coolant.............. 68
lowoil................. 65
oil pressure.............. 77
overdrive off.............. 69
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Lights, warning and indicator (continued)
safety belt............... 66
service engine soon........... 70
theft system.............. 72
turn signal indicator......... 72,91
Load limits
GAWR................ 192
GVWR................ 192
trailer towing............. 194
Lubricant specifications......... 300
Luggage compartment.......... 131
Lug nuts
anti-theft............... 212
standard............... 209
tightening sequence.......... 211
M
Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance
Schedule and Record booklet)...... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 235
Manual transmission
backing up (reverse).......... 183
clutch..............182, 272
driving................ 182
fluid, checking and adding....... 272
fluid capacities............ 298
lubricant specifications......... 300
shifting gears............. 183
shift speeds.............. 184
Map pockets.............. 131
Master cylinder, brakes......... 272
Methanol in fuel............. 244
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Mirrors................. 125
rearview............... 125
side view mirrors........... 125
side view mirrors (manual)...... 127
vanity mirror, illuminated....... 128
Motorcraft parts............. 299
N
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration......... 222
New vehicle break-in........... 5
O
Octane rating............243±244
Odometer
description............... 75
trip odometer............. 75
Oil filter..............251, 299
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 248
Oil viscosity............248±249
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 295
Overdrive............... 180
Overseas offices............. 224
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system . 111
Parking brake
operation.............. 188
warning light.............. 64
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 299
PCV valve, specifications........ 299
Power distribution box (see Fuses).... 278
Power door locks............ 103
Power features
door locks.............. 103
lumbar support............ 121
mirrors.............125, 127
seats................. 120
windows............... 114
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Roadside assistance........... 215
Roadside emergencies.......... 199
Rotating the tires............ 264
S
Safe driving tips............ 190
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)...... 9
Safety chains, when towing a trailer . . . 196
Safety defects, reporting......... 222
Safety information relating to
automotive fuels........... 245
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts.... 11,13,15
automatic locking mode.......14±15
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . 14±15
cleaning the safety belts......... 21
extension assembly........... 20
for adults............... 9
for children.............. 28
for infants............. 28,30
for pregnant women.......... 9
head................. 116
lap and shoulder belts........ 9,11
maintenance.............. 21
proper use............... 9
replacement.............. 21
warning light and chime........ 66
Safety seats for children
and air bags........... 24,30±31
attaching with tether straps....... 30
automatic locking mode
(retractor).......14±15, 30, 32, 39
in front seat.............. 30
in front seat, convertible......... 32
in front seat, coupe........... 39
in rear outboard........ 30,32,39
in rear seat............... 30
tether anchorage hardware....... 30
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)....... 9
Seats.................. 116
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Tune-up specifications (VECI)...... 295
Turn signal................ 91
indicator lights........... 72,91
lever................. 91
U
Upshift speeds............. 184
Used engine oil, disposal . . 236, 251, 256, 271
V
Vanity mirror.............. 128
Variable interval wipers........92±93
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)
decal................ 295
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . 217
Vehicle loading
automatic transmissions........ 192
calculating the load.......... 192
manual transmissions......... 192
understanding loading information . . . 192
Vehicle storage............. 301
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control).......80±81, 83
Viscosity (see Engine oil)......248±249
Visor (see Sun visor).......... 128
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge).... 68
W
Warm engine, starting........... 53
Warning chimes
key in ignition............. 51
safety belt............... 66
Warning lights (see Lights)......... 61
Warranties
basic.................. 4
Canada................ 4
radio................ 175
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