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A
AdvanceTrac ..............................177
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................108, 117
and child safety seats ............110
description ......................108, 117
disposal ....................................119
driver airbag ....................110, 118
indicator light .................117, 119
operation .........................110, 118
passenger airbag .............110, 118
side airbag ...............................117
Air cleaner filter ...............258, 261
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................238
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................175
Anti-theft system ........................82
arming the system ....................83
Armrests ......................................89
Audio system
(see Radio) ................23–24, 26, 29
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................256
fluid, checking ........................256
fluid, specification ..................262
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................184
fluid, refill capacities ..............262
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....33
Auxiliary power point .................66
Axle
refill capacities ........................262
B
Battery .......................................236acid, treating emergencies .....236
jumping a disabled battery ....210
maintenance-free ....................236
replacement, specifications ...261
servicing ..................................236
Belt-Minder.............................104
Blind spot mirror ......................189
Bluetooth system ........................36
Booster seats .............................135
Brakes ........................................175
anti-lock ...................................175
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................175
fluid, checking and adding ....255
fluid, refill capacities ..............262
fluid, specifications .................262
lubricant specifications ..........262
parking ....................................176
shift interlock ..........................183
Bulbs ............................................55
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....262
Cassette tape player ...................24
CD player ....................................23
Cell phone use ............................10
Changing a tire .........................202
Child safety seats ......................124
attaching with tether straps ..131
in front seat ............................124
in rear seat ..............................124
LATCH .....................................128
recommendations ...................122
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................135
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............225
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instrument panel ....................227
interior .....................................228
plastic parts ............................226
safety belts ..............................228
washing ....................................223
waxing .....................................224
wheels ......................................224
wiper blades ............................226
Clock ..........................23, 26–27, 30
Console ........................................66
overhead ....................................66
Controls
steering column ........................71
Coolant
checking and adding ..............238
refill capacities ................241, 262
specifications ..........................262
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................69
Customer Assistance ................192
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................270, 273
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................219
Getting roadside assistance ...192
Getting the service you
need .........................................215
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................221
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................219
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................52
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................256engine oil .................................234
Doors ...........................................77
central unlocking ......................76
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................191
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................210
Emission control system ..........252
Engine ................................264–265
cleaning ...................................225
coolant .....................................238
fail-safe cooling .......................242
idle speed control ...................236
lubrication specifications .......262
refill capacities ........................262
service points ..................232–233
Engine block heater .................173
Engine oil ..................................234
checking and adding ..............234
dipstick ....................................234
filter, specifications ........235, 261
recommendations ...................235
refill capacities ........................262
specifications ..........................262
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................173
F
Fail safe cooling ........................242
Floor mats .............................73–74
Fluid capacities .........................262
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Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................181
Fuel ............................................244
calculating fuel economy .......249
cap ...........................................246
capacity ...................................262
choosing the right fuel ...........247
detergent in fuel .....................248
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................244, 246, 249
filter, specifications ........243, 261
fuel pump shut-off switch .....193
improving fuel economy ........249
octane rating ...........247, 264–265
quality ......................................248
running out of fuel .................248
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................244
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......193
Fuses ..........................................194
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............246
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................249
Gauges .........................................19
H
Hazard flashers .........................193
Headlamps ...................................51
aiming ........................................53
bulb specifications ....................56
daytime running lights .............52
flash to pass ..............................52
high beam .................................52
replacing bulbs .........................58
turning on and off ....................51Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................47
Hood ..........................................231
I
Ignition .......................170, 264–265
Illuminated visor mirror .............65
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................124
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................254
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................227
cluster ........................................14
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................53
J
Jack ............................................202
positioning ...............................202
storage .....................................202
Jump-starting your vehicle ......210
K
Keys .............................................83
positions of the ignition .........170
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................56
daytime running light ...............52
headlamps .................................51
headlamps, flash to pass ..........52
instrument panel, dimming .....53
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