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Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)....... 13
Accessory position on the ignition..... 61
Additives, engine oil.......... 190
Air bag supplemental restraint system
and child safety seats......... 113
description............104, 106
driver air bag..........104, 106
indicator light............. 11
operation.............. 106
passenger air bag........... 106
service and information labels..... 106
tone generator............ 110
Air cleaner filter, specifications...... 237
Air conditioning, electronic automatic
temperature control system....... 49
Aluminum wheels............ 214
Antenna, radio (see Electronic
sound system)........... 21,43
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 196
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 133
see also Brake............ 133
warning light.............. 13
warninig light............. 12
Assistance (see Customer assistance) . . . 245
Audio system (see Electronic
sound system)............. 21
Autolamp system (see Headlamps)..... 63
Automatic transaxle
driving with............. 138
fluid, adding............. 201
fluid, checking............ 201
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B
Backing up............... 149
Basic vehicle warranty........... 4
Battery
acid, treating emergencies.....175, 205
disconnecting............. 178
how to service............ 203
jumping a disabled battery....... 174
maintenance-free........... 203
proper disposal, recycling....... 205
replacement, specifications....... 237
servicing............... 203
when storing your vehicle....... 236
Brake fluid
brake warning light........... 12
checking and adding......... 193
description.............. 193
Brakes
adjustment.............. 133
anti-lock............... 133
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light............. 13
applying the brakes.......... 133
brake warning light........... 12
fluid, checking and adding....... 193
fluid, refill capacities......... 193
front disc............... 133
if brakes do not grip well....... 133
master cylinder............ 193
new brake linings............ 6
noise................. 133
parking............... 135
power braking............ 133
servicing............... 193
when storing your vehicle....... 236
Break-in period.............. 6
Brights (high beams)............ 15
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D
Daytime running light system....... 63
Defects, reporting............ 243
Dipstick
automatic transaxle fluid....... 201
engine oil.............. 191
power steering fluid......... 199
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)...... 179
Doors.................. 76
Driving under special conditions
heavy load.............. 151
towing a trailer............ 153
E
Electrical system, relays......... 165
Electronic radio with cassette
(see Electronic sound system)...... 34
Electronic sound system
antenna................ 43
radio reception............. 43
tuning the radio.......... 23,37
warranty and service information.... 46
Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system)...... 34
Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 34
Emergencies, roadside
assistance.............. 245
battery acid spills.........175, 206
fuel................. 219
jump-starting............. 174
towing................ 179
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 134
Emission control system
catalytic converter.......... 222
emissions warranty......... 4,222
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Engine
check engine warning light....... 15
does not start...........128, 130
fuel injected engine, starting...... 125
fuel pump shut-off switch....... 130
preparing to start........... 125
starting................ 126
starting after a collision........ 130
storing your vehicle.......... 234
Engine block heater........... 129
Engine coolant
checking and adding......... 196
checking hoses............ 199
disposal...........184, 193, 203
preparing for storage......... 236
proper solution........184, 193, 203
temperature gauge........... 18
Engine coolant temperature gauge
description............... 18
mechanical............... 18
Engine coolant temperature
gauge:electronic............. 18
Engine fan............... 184
Engine:idle speed control......... 128
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter....... 191
checking and adding......... 191
dipstick............... 191
disposal...........184, 193, 203
engine oil pressure gauge........ 17
filter, specifications.......... 237
specifications............. 190
synthetic oil............. 190
ªbreak-inº oils............. 6
viscosity............... 190
Exhaust fumes............. 130
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F
Fan.................. 184
engine fan, avoiding injury...... 184
Federal Communications Commission.... 45
Federal Highway Administration
Regulation............... 5
Flashers, hazard............. 155
Flashing the lights............. 66
Flat tire................ 167
Foglamps................. 57
Ford Customer Assistance Center..... 247
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 252
Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance Centre........... 252
Foreign registration........... 254
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel
calculating fuel economy....... 220
choosing the right fuel........ 217
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 215
filter, specifications.......... 237
fuel filler door release lever...... 215
fuel gauge............... 16
octane rating............. 217
quality................ 217
running out of fuel.......... 220
safety information relating to
automotive fuels.......... 219
storing your vehicle.......... 235
treating emergencies......... 219
Fuel cap
removing.............. 215
replacing.............215, 217
Fuel filler door
remote release............ 215
Fuel filter, specifications......... 237
Fuel gauge................ 16
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H
Hazard flashers............. 155
Headlamps
aiming................ 225
checking alignment.......... 226
cleaning............... 232
daytime running lights......... 63
flashing................ 66
replacing bulbs............ 225
Head restraints.............. 89
High beams, indicator light........ 15
Hood
latch location............. 186
release lever............. 186
working under the hood....... 184
Hoses, checking............. 199
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) . . . 252
Idle
relearning............178, 184
speed................ 128
Ignition, positions of the ignition...... 61
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights) . . . 7
Infant seats (see Safety seats).....111, 113
Instrument cluster............. 8
Instrument panel............. 47
lighting up panel and interior...... 58
Interval wipers.............. 68
J
Jack
operation.............. 170
positioning.............. 170
storage............... 169
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 176
disconnecting cables.......... 178
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K
Keys
positions of the ignition......... 61
stuck in lock position.......... 61
L
Lamps
checking............... 225
daytime running light system...... 63
dome lamps.............. 58
flashing the lamps............ 66
fog lamps............... 57
hazard flashers............ 155
instrument panel, dimming....... 58
interior lamps.............. 58
replacing bulbs............ 225
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal).......... 62,67
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................. 11
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 13
brake................. 12
check engine.............. 15
engine oil pressure........... 17
hazard warning light......... 155
high beam............... 15
oil pressure............... 17
rear ABS................ 13
safety belt............... 11
service engine soon........... 15
testing the warning lights....... 126
turn signal indicator......... 62,67
Load limits
GAWR................ 151
GVWR................ 151
trailer towing............. 153
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Oil viscosity.............. 190
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 224
Order forms, service information...... 24
Overseas offices............. 254
P
Parking brake
operation............... 135
warning light.............. 12
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)........ 237
PCV valve, specifications......... 237
Power door locks............. 76
Power features
door locks............... 76
mirrors................. 78
moon roof............... 74
windows................ 77
Power steering
dipstick............... 199
driving with power steering...... 137
fluid, checking and adding....... 199
servicing............... 137
Prop rod, hood............. 186
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems).... 21
Rear window............... 77
washer reservoir........... 195
Regulations, National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration......... 243
Relays................. 165
Remote entry system
replacement/additional transmitters.... 88
replacing the batteries.......... 87
Reporting safety defects......... 243
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Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult............... 89,98
child................. 111
head.................. 89
infant..............111, 113
Roadside assistance........... 245
Roadside emergencies.......... 155
Rotating the tires............ 210
S
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)...... 98
Safety defects, reporting......... 243
Safety information relating to
automotive fuels........... 219
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts....... 100
automatic locking mode........ 102
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . . 102
cleaning the safety belts........ 234
extension assembly.......... 103
for adults............... 98
for children............. 111
for infants............111, 113
for pregnant women........ 89,98
head.................. 89
lap and shoulder belts....... 98,100
maintenance............. 104
proper use............... 98
replacement............. 104
warning light and chime........ 11
Safety seats for children
and air bags...........102, 113
attaching with tether straps...... 122
automatic locking mode
(retractor)...........102, 113
in front seat............. 113
in rear outboard........... 113
in rear seat.............. 113
tether anchorage hardware...... 122
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Storage compartments (continued)
center console............. 80
map pockets.............. 80
Storing your vehicle........... 234
Sunroof (moon roof)............ 74
Supplemental air bag readiness light.... 11
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) . . . 104
T
Tachometer
mechanical cluster........... 19
Tail lamps
bulb replacement........... 225
cleaning............... 232
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 49
Testing the warning lights........ 126
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints)......... 122
Tires
changing............... 167
checking the pressure......... 208
cleaning............... 232
inspection and maintenance....208, 210
replacing............... 211
rotating............... 210
snow tires and chains......... 214
spare tire.............. 169
storing your vehicle.......... 236
tire grades.............. 211
treadwear.............. 211
wear bands............. 211
wheel and tire matching........ 212
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 153
Towing your vehicle
using wheel dollies.......... 179
with a tow truck........... 179
Transaxle
automatic operation.......... 138
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic)............ 201
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