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K
Keyless entry system .................74
Keys
positions of the ignition .........122
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................29
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................34
daytime running light ...............29
headlamps .................................29
headlamps, flash to pass ..........30
instrument panel, dimming .....30
interior lamps .....................32–34
replacing
bulbs ..................33, 35, 37–40, 42
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................32
Liftgate ........................................63
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........127
Load limits .................................134
Locks
childproof ..................................68
doors ..........................................67
Lubricant specifications ...222, 224
Lumbar support, seats ...............82
M
Message center .....................53–54
english/metric button ...............58
system check button ................59
warning messages .....................59
Mirrors ...................................46–47automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................47
heated ........................................48
side view mirrors (power) .......48
Moon roof ....................................52
Motorcraft parts ................197, 220
O
Octane rating ............................195
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................182
Overdrive ...................................131
P
Parking brake ............................128
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....220
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................86
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................49
Power adjustable foot pedals .....49
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................149
Power door locks ........................67
Power point .................................46
Power steering ..........................129
fluid, checking and adding ....203
fluid, refill capacity ................221
fluid, specifications .........222, 224
Power Windows ...........................47
R
Radio ................................15–16, 19
Rear window defroster ...............28
Relays ........................................151
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Remote entry system
illuminated entry ......................73
locking/unlocking doors ...........67
opening the trunk .....................71
Roadside assistance ..................142
Roof rack .....................................66
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........100
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................85, 88–91, 93
Safety defects, reporting ..........170
Safety restraints ..............85, 88–94
belt minder ...............................96
extension assembly ................100
for adults .............................89–91
for children .....................109–110
lap belt ......................................93
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................86
safety belt maintenance .........100
warning light and chime ....95–96
Safety seats for children ..........113
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............85
Seats ............................................81
child safety seats ....................113
front seats .................................82
Servicing your vehicle ..............177
Setting the clock
AM/FM stereo ...........................15
AM/FM/CD .................................19
AM/FM/Tape ..............................19
Spare tire (see Changing the
Tire) ...........................................151
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................220, 224Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................222, 224
Speed control ..............................49
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......125
Starting your
vehicle ........................122–123, 125
jump starting ..........................156
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................45
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................45
Tires ...........................151, 206–207
changing ..................151–152, 155
snow tires and chains ............219
tire grades ...............................207
treadwear ................................207
Towing .......................................137
recreational towing .................140
trailer towing ..........................137
wrecker ....................................161
Traction control ........................128
Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............221
lubricant specifications ..........224
Transmission .............................130
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....130
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................204
lubricant specifications ..........222
Trunk ...............................64, 66, 68
remote release ....................63, 71
Turn signal ..................................32
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................224
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Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................227
Vehicle loading ..........................134
Ventilating your vehicle ...........126
W
Warning chimes .........................128
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................181Water, Driving through .............134
Windows
power .........................................47
rear wiper/washer .....................44
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................44
checking and adding fluid .....181
liftgate reservoir .....................182
replacing wiper blades .............45
Wrecker towing .........................161
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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)
Index
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