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ABS (see Brakes) .....................164
AdvanceTrac ..............................167
Air cleaner filter ...............266–267
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ....................................90, 98
and child safety seats ..............92
description ..........................90, 98
disposal ....................................100
driver airbag ..................90, 93, 99
indicator light ...................98, 100
operation .......................90, 93, 99
passenger airbag ...........90, 93, 99
side airbag .................................98
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................244
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................164–165
Anti-theft system ........................66
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................19, 21, 26
Automatic transmission ............174
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................174
fluid, refill capacities ..............268
fluid, specification ..................268
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....32
Auxiliary power point .................56
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........268
refill capacities ........................268
B
Battery .......................................242
acid, treating emergencies .....242jumping a disabled battery ....210
maintenance-free ....................242
replacement, specifications ...267
servicing ..................................242
Belt-Minder
...............................85
Booster seats .............................114
Brakes ........................................164
anti-lock ...........................164–165
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................165
fluid, checking and adding ....262
fluid, refill capacities ..............268
fluid, specifications .................268
lubricant specifications ..........268
parking ....................................166
shift interlock ..........................173
Bulbs ............................................48
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....268
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................201
Child safety seats ......................105
attaching with tether straps ..110
in front seat ............................106
in rear seat ......................106, 109
LATCH .....................................110
recommendations ...................103
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................114
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............227
instrument panel ....................229
interior .....................................230
plastic parts ............................228
safety belts ..............................230
washing ....................................225
waxing .....................................226
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wheels ......................................226
wiper blades ............................228
Clock adjust
AM/FM .......................................20
AM/FM stereo CD .....................21
Premium AM/FM stereo
CD6/MP3 ...................................27
Clutch
fluid ..........................................262
operation while driving ..........176
recommended shift speeds ....177
Console ........................................56
Coolant
checking and adding ..............244
refill capacities ................249, 268
specifications ..........................268
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................59
Customer Assistance ................188
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................278
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................222
Getting roadside assistance ...188
Getting the service you
need .........................................218
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................223
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................221
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................45
Dipstick
engine oil .................................237
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................266Driving under special
conditions ..................178, 181, 184
sand .........................................183
snow and ice ...........................185
through water .................183, 187
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Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................210
Emergency Flashers .................189
Emission control system ..........258
Engine ........................................272
cleaning ...................................227
coolant .....................................244
idle speed control ...................242
lubrication specifications .......268
refill capacities ........................268
service points ..................234–235
starting after a collision .........190
Engine block heater .................162
Engine oil ..................................237
checking and adding ..............237
dipstick ....................................237
filter, specifications ........240, 267
recommendations ...................240
refill capacities ........................268
specifications ..........................268
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................162
F
Fluid capacities .........................268
Fog lamps ....................................44
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......178
driving off road .......................180
electronic shift ........................179
indicator light .........................179
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preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................172
Fuel ............................................250
calculating fuel economy .......255
cap ...........................................252
capacity ...................................268
choosing the right fuel ...........253
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................258
detergent in fuel .....................254
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................250, 252, 255
filter, specifications ........250, 267
fuel pump shut-off switch .....190
improving fuel economy ........255
octane rating ...................254, 272
quality ......................................254
running out of fuel .................254
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................250
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......190
Fuses ..................................190–191
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............252
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................255
Gauges .........................................16
H
Hazard flashers .........................189
Headlamps ...................................44
aiming ........................................46
bulb specifications ....................49
daytime running lights .............45
flash to pass ..............................45
high beam .................................44
replacing bulbs .........................50turning on and off ....................44
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................41–42
Hood ..........................................233
I
Ignition ...............................159, 272
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................105
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................260
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................229
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................45
J
Jack ............................................201
positioning .......................201, 206
storage .....................201, 203–204
Jump-starting your vehicle ......210
K
Keys .......................................62, 67
positions of the ignition .........159
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................49
daytime running light ...............45
fog lamps ...................................44
headlamps .................................44
headlamps, flash to pass ..........45
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instrument panel, dimming .....45
interior lamps .....................48, 50
replacing bulbs .........................50
LATCH anchors .........................110
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........165
Load limits .................................140
Loading instructions .................147
Locks
doors ..........................................62
Lubricant specifications ...........268
Lug nuts ....................................210
M
Manual transmission .................176
fluid capacities ........................268
lubricant specifications ..........268
reverse .....................................177
Mirrors .........................................58
fold away ...................................59
side view mirrors
(power) ...............................58–59
Motorcraft
parts ......231, 250, 267
O
Octane rating ............................254
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................237
P
Parking brake ............................166
Parts
(see Motorcraft
parts) ...........267
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................76Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................194
Power door locks ........................62
Power mirrors .......................58–59
Power point .................................56
Power steering ..........................171
fluid, checking and adding ....261
fluid, refill capacity ................268
fluid, specifications .................268
Power Windows ...........................57
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................172
R
Radio ................................19, 21, 26
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................103
Relays ........................................190
Remote entry system .................62
illuminated entry ......................65
locking/unlocking doors ...........63
panic alarm ...............................63
replacing the batteries .............64
Roadside assistance ..................188
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........117
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ............ 75, 78–79, 81–83
Safety Canopy .......................98–99
Safety defects, reporting ..........224
Safety restraints .. 75, 78–79, 81–83
Belt-Minder
.............................85
extension assembly ..................84
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for adults .......................79, 81–82
for children .............................101
lap belt ......................................80
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................76
safety belt maintenance .........117
warning light and chime ....84–85
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................110
Safety seats for children ..........105
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................274
Satellite Radio Information ........38
Seats ............................................69
child safety seats ....................105
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................66
Servicing your vehicle ..............232
Setting the clock
AM/FM stereo ...........................20
AM/FM stereo CD .....................21
Premium AM/FM stereo
CD6/MP3 ...................................27
Snowplowing .................................7
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................267, 272
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................268
Speed control ..............................59
Starting your vehicle ........159–161
jump starting ..........................210
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................56
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................56Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....135
Tires ...........................120–121, 201
alignment ................................128
care ..........................................125
changing ..........................201, 206
checking the pressure ............125
inflating ...................................122
label .........................................134
replacing ..................................126
rotating ....................................129
safety practices .......................128
sidewall information ...............130
snow tires and chains ............140
spare tire .................................201
terminology .............................122
tire grades ...............................121
treadwear ........................121, 125
Towing .......................................147
recreational towing .................157
trailer towing ..........................147
wrecker ....................................216
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................265
Transmission
automatic operation ...............174
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....173
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................264
fluid, refill capacities ..............268
lubricant specifications ..........268
manual operation ....................176
Turn signal ..................................48
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................274
Vehicle loading ..........................140
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camper bodies ........................158
Ventilating your vehicle ...........162
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................236
Water, Driving through .............187Windows
power
.........................................57
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
..........................................55
checking and adding fluid
.....236
replacing wiper blades
...........237
Wrecker towing
.........................216
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