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Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
engine compartment......... 242
exterior............... 5±6
exterior lamps............. 86
fabric................ 125
headlamps............... 86
instrument panel............ 80
instrument panel lens.......... 89
interior............... 125
interior lamps............. 89
mirrors............... 127
plastic parts.............. 7
polishing................ 6
rustproofing.............. 7
safety belts............... 21
tail lamps............... 86
upholstery and interior trim...... 125
washing............... 5±6
waxing................ 6
wheels................ 269
Climate control system
air conditioning............ 80
heating................ 80
heating only system........... 82
Clock.................. 89
Clutch
adjusting............... 272
fluid................. 272
fluid reservoir............ 272
operation while driving........ 182
recommended shift speeds....... 184
shifting the gears........... 183
specifications............. 300
Cold engine starting............ 53
Combination lap and shoulder belts . . . 9, 11
Compact disc player (see Electronic sound
system)............... 155
Console, description........... 129
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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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Gearshift (continued)
floor-mounted............ 183
locking the gearshift.......... 49
manual operation........... 182
positions.............177, 183
shifting the gears.........177, 183
shift-lock............... 178
upshifting.............. 184
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) . . . 192
calculating.............. 192
definition.............. 192
driving with a heavy load....... 192
location............... 192
H
Hazard flashers.............. 94
Headlamps
aiming................ 288
bulb specification........... 292
checking alignment.......... 288
cleaning................ 86
daytime running lights......... 84
flashing................ 92
high beam............... 92
replacing bulbs..........288±290
turning on and off........... 85
Head restraints............. 116
Heating
heater only system........... 82
heating and air conditioning system . . . 80
High beams
indicator light............. 70
operation............. 84,92
Hitch................. 195
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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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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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Power point electrical outlet....... 130
Power steering
dipstick.............274±275
driving with power steering...... 186
fluid, checking and adding....... 274
fluid, refill capacity.......... 298
fluid, specifications.......... 300
servicing............... 186
Prop rod, hood............. 238
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems) . . . 141
Rear axle
lubricant specification......... 300
refill capacity............. 298
Rearview mirror............. 126
Rear window
defroster................ 83
washer reservoir........... 261
Refill capacities for fluids........ 298
Regulations, National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 222
Relays................. 278
Remote control, trunk.......... 132
Remote entry system
arming and disarming the anti-theft system 111
illuminated entry........... 112
locking/unlocking doors........ 110
opening the trunk........... 110
panic alarm.............. 111
replacement/additional transmitters . . . 113
replacing the batteries......... 112
Reporting safety defects......... 222
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult.................. 9
child.................. 28
head................. 116
infant............... 28,30
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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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Seats (continued)
adjusting the seat, manual....... 117
adjusting the seats, power....... 120
child safety seats............ 30
cleaning upholstery.......... 125
folding rear seats........... 124
head restraints............ 116
rear seat access............ 122
reclining the seat........... 119
Serial number (VIN)........... 217
Service concerns............. 216
Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing...... 236
servicing when you tow........ 213
Shift-lock system............ 178
Shift positions (see Gearshift).....177, 183
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints)........ 9,11
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints)..... 11
Side mirrors
adjusting............... 127
Snow tires and chains.......... 268
Spare tire
changing the tire.........205, 207
conventional spare.......... 206
finding the spare........... 206
removing the spare tire......206±207
storing the flat tire........206, 209
temporary spare........... 205
Spark plugs, specifications........ 299
Special driving conditions........ 190
Specification chart, lubricants....... 300
Speed control
accelerating.............. 100
canceling a set speed......... 101
resetting............... 100
resuming a set speed......... 101
tap up/tap down.........100±101
turning off.............. 101
when towing a trailer.......197±198
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Speedometer............... 75
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle...... 52
starting a cold engine.......... 53
starting after a collision......... 57
starting a warm engine......... 53
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 199
Steering, power............. 186
Steering wheel
horn.................. 95
locking................ 49
speed controls............. 97
tilting................. 96
Storage compartments
center console............ 129
map pockets............. 131
Storing your vehicle........... 301
Sun visor................ 128
Supplemental air bag readiness light.... 67
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).... 22
T
Tachometer
mechanical cluster........... 76
Tail lamps
bulb replacement.........288, 292
cleaning................ 86
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 80
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints).......... 30
Tilt steering wheel............ 96
Tires
changing............... 205
checking the pressure.......263±264
cleaning............... 269
inspection and maintenance...... 263
replacing............... 265
rotating............... 264
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