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I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN).......... 242
Idle
relearning.................222, 258, 298
speed........................ 47
Ignition
chime........................ 42
positions of the ignition................ 41
removing the key................... 43
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights).......... 53
Infant seats (see Safety seats)............. 34,36
Instrument cluster.................... 53
mechanical...................... 56
Instrument panel
lighting up panel and interior............. 83
location of components................ 73
registers....................... 74
Interval wipers..................... 88
J
Jack
operation....................227, 229
positioning...................227, 229
storage....................... 225
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables................... 221
disconnecting cables................. 222
K
Keys
key in ignition chime................. 42
positions of the ignition................ 41
removing from the ignition.............. 43
stuck in lock position................. 41
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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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On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system.......... 325
Overdrive....................... 158
Overseas offices.................... 249
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system........ 104
Parking brake
operation...................... 182
warning light..................... 56
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)............... 330
PCV valve, specifications................ 330
Power distribution box (see Fuses)........... 313
Power door locks................... 102
Power features
door locks..................... 102
mirrors....................... 122
seats........................ 120
windows....................109, 111
Power point electrical outlet.............. 126
Power steering
dipstick...................... 305
driving with power steering............. 166
fluid, checking and adding.............. 305
fluid, specifications................. 331
servicing...................... 166
Prop rod, hood.................... 260
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems).......... 127
Rear anti-lock brakes.................. 178
description..................... 178
Rear axle
lubricant specification................ 331
traction lok...................186, 289
Rear window..................... 109
washer reservoir.................. 283
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Safety restraints (continued)
maintenance..................... 23
proper use...................... 9
replacement.................... 23,25
warning light and chime................ 57
Safety seats for children
and air bags..................... 36
attaching with tether straps.............. 38
automatic locking mode (retractor)......... 13,36
in front seat..................... 36
in rear outboard................... 36
in rear seat...................... 36
tether anchorage hardware............... 38
Seat belts (see Safety restraints).............. 9
Seats
adjusting the seat, manual.............. 112
adjusting the seats, power.............. 120
child safety seats................... 36
cleaning upholstery................. 121
head restraints................... 112
reclining the seat.................. 112
seatback release................... 112
Serial number (VIN).................. 242
Service concerns.................... 242
Servicing your vehicle................. 257
precautions when servicing.............. 258
servicing when you tow............... 234
Shift-lock system................... 157
Shift positions (see Gearshift)............156, 162
Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints).......9,11
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints).......... 11,14
Side mirrors...................... 122
adjusting...................... 122
Snowplowing..................... 218
Snow tires and chains................. 295
Spare tire....................... 223
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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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W
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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