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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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GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 196
definition....................187, 194
driving with a heavy load.............. 187
location...................... 194
Gearshift
automatic operation................. 164
column-mounted.................. 164
floor-mounted................... 171
gearshift override.................. 165
locking the gearshift.................. 73
positions....................164, 171
shifting the gears................164, 171
shift-lock...................... 165
Gearshift:shifting the gears.............164, 171
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 196
definition....................187, 194
driving with a heavy load.............. 187
location...................... 194
H
Hazard flashers.................... 217
Headlamps
aiming....................... 298
checking alignment................. 298
cleaning...................... 306
daytime running lights................ 63
replacing bulbs................... 298
turning on and off.................. 61
warning chime.................... 21
High beams
indicator light.................... 21
operation....................... 61
Hitch......................... 211
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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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Safety restraints (continued)
proper use..................... 110
replacement.................... 120
warning light and chime................ 11
Safety seats for children
and air bags.................... 133
attaching with tether straps............. 143
automatic locking mode (retractor)........114, 133
in front seat.................... 133
in rear outboard.................. 133
in rear seat..................... 133
tether anchorage hardware.............. 143
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)............. 110
Seats
adjusting the seat, manual.............. 101
adjusting the seats, power.............. 109
child safety seats.................. 133
cleaning upholstery................. 306
reclining the seat.................. 101
seatback release................... 101
Serial number (VIN).................. 318
Service concerns.................... 318
Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing............. 250
servicing when you tow............... 242
Shift-lock system................... 165
Shift positions (see Gearshift)............164, 171
Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints).....110, 112
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints)........112, 115
Side mirrors, adjusting.................. 86
Snowplowing..................... 216
Snow tires and chains................. 286
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W
Warm engine, starting................. 148
Warning chimes
headlamps on.................... 21
key in ignition.................... 21
safety belt...................... 11
Warning lights (see Lights)................ 7
Warranties
basic......................... 3
Canada....................... 3
radio......................... 58
Warranty Information Booklet.............. 3
Washer fluid...................... 76
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)............. 187
Wheel and tire matching................ 286
Wheel bearings, lubricant specifications......... 313
Wheel dollies (see Towing)............... 242
Wheels
cleaning...................... 287
covers.....................230, 233
inspection and maintenance............. 279
lug nuts...................... 230
replacement.................... 286
Windows
manual windows, operating.............. 84
one-touch down................... 84
power windows, operating............... 84
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