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Index
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Lamps
checking...................... 317
combination cargo and brakelamp........... 84
daytime running light system............. 82
flashing the lamps................... 88
fog lamps...................... 81
hazard flashers.................... 90
headlamps...................... 80
high beams...................... 88
illuminated entry system............... 106
instrument panel, dimming............... 83
interior lamps................... 80,83
replacing bulbs................... 317
trailer....................... 215
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal).......... 87
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag........................ 58
brake........................ 56
charging system.................... 62
check engine..................... 60
engine oil pressure.................. 65
hazard warning light................. 90
high beam...................... 67
oil pressure...................... 65
overdrive off..................... 62
safety belt...................... 57
service engine soon.................. 60
turn signal indicator.................. 87
Load limits
GAWR....................... 188
GVWR....................... 188
trailer towing.................... 192
Lubricant specifications................. 331
Lug nuts
standard...................... 229
tightening sequence................. 227
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M
Maintenance schedule and record (see separate
Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet)..... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing).............. 257
Manual transmission
clutch.....................161, 302
fluid, checking and adding.............. 302
lubricant specifications................ 331
shifting gears.................... 162
shift speeds..................... 164
Master cylinder, brakes................ 304
Methanol in fuel................... 271
Mileage, calculating fuel economy............ 273
Mirrors
dual electric remote control............. 122
rearview...................... 122
side view mirrors.................. 122
side view mirrors (power).............. 122
Motorcraft parts.................... 330
N
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration..... 247
New vehicle break-in.................. 5
O
Octane rating..................... 269
Odometer
description...................... 70
trip odometer..................... 71
Off road driving, 4-wheel drive............. 174
Oil filter.....................277, 330
Oil (see Engine oil).................. 275
Oil viscosity..................... 275
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Spare tire (continued)
changing the tire................223, 227
conventional spare...............223, 225
finding the spare.................. 225
removing the spare tire............... 225
storing the flat tire...............225, 229
temporary spare.................. 223
Spark plugs, specifications............... 330
Special driving conditions............... 184
Special notice
E-4WD vehicles.................... 4
four wheel drive vehicles............... 4
Specification chart, lubricants.............. 331
Speed control
accelerating...................... 96
canceling a set speed................. 98
resetting....................... 96
resuming a set speed................. 98
tap up/tap down................... 96
when towing a trailer................ 215
Speedometer...................... 70
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle............. 44
starting a cold engine................. 46
starting after a collision................ 48
starting a warm engine................ 46
starting your vehicle if the battery is disabled..... 219
Steering, power.................... 166
Steering wheel
horn......................... 92
locking........................ 41
speed controls.................... 93
tilting........................ 92
Storing your vehicle.................. 334
Supplemental air bag readiness light........... 58
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)........... 25
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Transfer case
fluid checking................... 302
lever operated................... 167
Transmission
automatic operation................. 156
fluid, checking and adding (automatic)........ 300
fluid, checking and adding (manual)......... 302
lubricant specifications................ 331
Transmission control switch.............. 158
Transmitter (see Remote entry)............. 103
Trip odometer..................... 71
Tune-up specifications (VECI)............. 325
Turn signal
indicator lights.................... 87
lever......................... 87
U
Used engine oil, disposal............258, 278, 301
V
Variable interval wipers................. 88
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information) decal.... 325
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).......... 242
Vehicle loading.................... 192
calculating the load................. 198
understanding loading information.......... 188
Vehicle storage.................... 334
Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control)....... 74
Viscosity (see Engine oil)................ 275
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge)......... 62,64
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Index
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Warm engine, starting.................. 46
Warning chimes
headlamps on..................... 67
key in ignition.................... 42
safety belt...................... 57
Warning lights (see Lights)................ 53
Warranties
basic......................... 3
Canada........................ 3
radio........................ 154
Warranty Information Booklet.............. 3
Washer fluid
rear window reservoir................ 283
reservoir...................... 283
windshield..................... 283
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)............. 188
Wheel and tire matching................ 295
Wheel bearings, lubricant specifications......... 331
Wheel dollies (see Towing)............... 234
Wheels
cleaning...................... 296
covers.....................227, 229
inspection and maintenance............. 287
lug nuts...................... 227
replacement..................... 295
Windows
manual windows, operating............. 109
one-touch down................... 111
power windows, operating............109, 111
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