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Audio system (see Electronic sound system)........ 27
Autolamp system (see Headlamps)............ 63
Automatic transmission
fluid, adding.................... 273
fluid, checking................... 272
fluid, specification.................. 313
Axle
lubricant specifications................ 313
traction lok..................... 170
B
Basic vehicle warranty.................. 3
Battery
acid, treating emergencies............238, 275
battery saver..................... 97
charging system warning light............. 15
disconnecting.................... 241
how to service................... 274
jumping a disabled battery.............. 237
maintenance-free.................. 274
proper disposal, recycling.............. 275
replacement, specifications.............. 311
servicing...................... 274
voltage gauge.................. 15,19
when storing your vehicle.............. 309
Brake fluid
brake warning light.................. 10
checking and adding................ 261
description..................... 261
specifications.................... 313
Brakes
adjustment..................... 155
anti-lock...................... 155
applying the brakes................. 159
brake warning light.................. 10
fluid, checking and adding.............. 261
fluid, refill capacities................ 261
fluid, specifications................. 313
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Index
Brakes (continued)
front disc...................... 155
if brakes do not grip well.............. 158
master cylinder................... 261
new brake linings................... 5
noise......................155, 158
parking...................... 160
power braking................... 155
rear anti-lock.................... 155
servicing....................158, 261
stopping distances.................. 159
trailer....................... 212
when storing your vehicle.............. 309
Brake-shift interlock.................. 165
Break-in period..................... 5
Brights (high beams)................... 21
Bulbs, replacing
halogen...................... 299
headlamps..................... 299
C
Canada, customer assistance.............. 324
Canada, warranty information.............. 3
Carbon monoxide in exhaust.............. 152
Car seats for children (see Child safety seats)...... 133
Catalytic converter................... 295
Chains, tires...................... 286
Changing a tire.................... 227
Charging system gauge................. 19
Charging system warning light.............. 15
Child safety restraints
child safety belts.................. 144
child safety seats.................. 133
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Doors
lubricant specifications................ 313
Driveline universal joint and slip yoke......... 271
Driving under special conditions, heavy load...... 187
E
Electrical system
fuses......................218, 224
operating when the engine is off............ 73
relays....................... 225
Electronic sound system
accessory delay.................... 73
radio reception.................... 55
tuning the radio................. 29,46
warranty and service information............ 58
Emergencies, roadside
assistance..................... 317
battery acid spills................238, 277
fuel........................ 292
jump-starting.................... 237
towing....................... 242
Emergency brake (parking brake)..........158, 160
Emission control system
catalytic converter.................. 295
emissions warranty................ 3,295
Engine
check engine warning light.............. 14
does not start.................... 149
fuel injected engine, starting............. 147
fuel pump shut-off switch.............. 150
preparing to start.................. 147
service points.................... 253
starting...................... 148
starting after a collision............... 150
storing your vehicle................. 307
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K
Keys
key in ignition chime................. 21
positions of the ignition................ 73
stuck in lock position................. 73
L
Lamps
checking...................... 298
combination cargo and brakelamp........... 72
daytime running light system............. 63
hazard flashers................... 217
headlamps...................... 61
illuminated entry system................ 97
instrument panel, dimming.............. 64
interior lamps.................. 61,64
replacing bulbs................... 298
trailer....................... 213
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal).......... 75
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag........................ 12
brake........................ 10
charging system................... 15
check engine..................... 14
engine oil pressure.................. 20
hazard warning light................ 217
high beam...................... 21
oil pressure...................... 20
overdrive off..................... 14
safety belt...................... 11
service engine soon.................. 14
turn signal indicator.................. 75
Load limits
GAWR....................... 187
GVWR....................... 187
trailer towing.................... 191
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P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system......... 94
Parking brake
operation...................... 160
warning light..................... 10
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)............... 311
PCV valve, specifications................ 311
Power distribution box (see Fuses)........... 223
Power door locks.................... 84
Power features
door locks...................... 84
mirrors........................ 86
seats........................ 109
windows....................... 84
Power steering
dipstick...................... 268
driving with power steering............. 162
fluid, checking and adding.............. 268
fluid, specifications................. 313
servicing...................... 162
Prop rod, hood.................... 251
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems)........... 27
Rear anti-lock brakes................. 155
description..................... 155
Rear axle
lubricant specification................ 313
traction lok..................... 170
Rear window...................... 84
Regulations, National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration................. 315
Relays........................ 225
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