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Electronic sound system (continued)
radio reception................... 232
tuning the radio..............197, 209, 226
warranty and service information........... 234
Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system).......... 225
Emergencies, roadside
assistance..................... 283
battery acid spills................261, 325
jump-starting.................... 261
towing....................... 281
Emergency brake (parking brake)............ 244
Emission control system
catalytic converter.................. 359
emissions warranty................. 360
Engine
check engine warning light............ 70,86
does not start..................... 61
fuel injected engine, starting.............. 57
fuel pump shut-off switch............... 61
preparing to start................... 57
service points.................... 305
starting....................... 55
starting after a collision............... 280
storing your vehicle................. 367
Engine block heater................... 60
Engine coolant
checking and adding................ 319
checking hoses................... 323
preparing for storage................ 368
proper solution...............321±322, 337
specifications.................... 365
Engine coolant temperature gauge, description..... 78,93
Engine knocking................... 311
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter.............. 318
checking and adding................ 317
dipstick...................... 317
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Engine oil (continued)
disposal...................... 318
engine oil pressure warning light.......... 73,89
filter, specifications................. 364
refill capacities................... 363
synthetic oil.................... 317
ªbreak-inº oils.................... 5
viscosity...................... 317
Entry system
illuminated..................... 154
keyless....................... 147
remote....................... 151
Exhaust fumes...................... 62
Extended Service Plan, Ford............... 4
F
Federal Communications Commission.......... 233
Flashers, hazard.................... 135
Flashing the lights................... 130
Flat tire........................ 267
Fluid refill capacities.................. 363
Foglamps....................... 121
Ford Dispute Settlement Board............. 286
Ford Extended Service Plan................ 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada............ 292
Ford of Canada Customer Assistance Centre....... 292
Foreign registration.................. 290
French owner guides, how to obtain............ 3
Fuel
calculating fuel economy............... 314
capacity...................... 363
choosing the right fuel................ 310
filling your vehicle with fuel............. 308
fuel gauge.................... 77,94
improving fuel economy............... 315
low fuel warning light................. 76
octane rating.................... 310
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GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 253
definition...................... 251
H
Hazard flashers.................... 135
Headlamps
autolamp system.................. 123
checking alignment................. 352
cleaning...................... 125
daytime running lights................ 122
flashing...................... 130
high beam..................... 130
replacing bulbs................... 352
turning on and off................. 120
warning chime................... 122
Head restraints.................... 171
Heated mirrors.................... 190
Heating
manual heating and air conditioning system...... 106
rear seat controls.................. 116
High beams, indicator light.............. 75,90
Hitch......................... 255
Hood
latch location.................... 303
lubrication specifications............... 365
release lever.................... 303
Horn......................... 134
Hoses, checking.................... 323
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN).......... 285
Idle, relearning.................... 266
Ignition
positions of the ignition................ 55
removing the key................... 56
Indicator lamp module................. 102
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Infant seats (see Safety seats)............. 25,39
Instrument cluster.................... 65
mechanical...................... 68
Instrument panel
cleaning...................... 106
lighting up panel and interior............ 125
location of components............... 105
registers...................... 107
Integrated child seat (see Built-in child seat)........ 27
Interval wipers.................... 131
J
Jack
operation...................... 270
positioning..................... 270
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables................... 263
disconnecting cables................. 266
K
Keyless entry system
autolock...................... 154
locking and unlocking doors............. 150
programming entry code.............. 149
Keys
positions of the ignition................ 55
removing from the ignition.............. 56
stuck in lock position................. 56
L
Lamps
daytime running light system............ 122
dome lamps.................... 126
flashing the lamps................. 130
fog lamps..................... 121
hazard flashers................... 135
headlamps..................... 120
high beams..................... 130
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Lamps (continued)
illuminated mirrors................. 191
interior lamps.................... 125
map lamps..................... 127
trailer....................... 256
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal)......... 129
Lap belts........................ 17
Liftgate........................ 158
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag...................... 74,85
anti-lock brakes (ABS)............... 69,88
anti-theft...................... 104
brake...................... 68,84
charging system.................. 72,85
check engine................... 70,86
door ajar..................... 74,90
hazard warning light................. 93
high beam.................... 75,90
low fuel....................... 76
low washer fluid................. 76,91
oil pressure.................... 73,89
safety belt.................... 69,83
speed control...................91,142
theft system.................... 104
traction control system................ 102
turn signal indicator................ 75,92
Load limits, trailer towing............... 254
Lubricant specifications................. 365
Luggage rack..................... 193
Lug nuts
anti-theft...................... 273
tightening sequence................. 278
Lumbar support pad.................. 170
M
Maintenance (see servicing)............... 301
Map pockets..................... 185
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Mileage, calculating fuel economy............ 314
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview mirror.......144, 190
heated....................... 190
rearview...................... 188
vanity mirror, illuminated.............. 191
Motorcraft parts.................... 364
O
Octane rating..................... 310
Odometer
description.................... 79,96
trip odometer..................... 80
Oil (see Engine oil).................. 316
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system.......... 361
Order forms, service information............ 198
Overdrive...................... 237
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system........ 152
Parking brake
operation...................... 244
warning light................... 68,84
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)............... 364
PCV valve, specifications................ 364
Power door locks................... 146
Power features
door locks..................... 146
lumbar support................... 170
mirrors....................... 189
seats........................ 169
windows...................... 160
Power steering
dipstick...................... 339
driving with power steering............. 240
fluid, checking and adding.............. 339
fluid, specifications................. 365
servicing...................... 240
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Safety restraints (continued)
warning light and chime................ 83
Safety seats for children
and air bags................... 20,39
attaching with tether straps.............. 50
built-in child seat................... 27
in front seat..................... 39
in rear outboard................... 39
in rear seat...................... 39
tether anchorage hardware............... 50
Seats
child safety seats................... 39
cleaning upholstery................. 184
seat/bed conversion................. 173
Servicing your vehicle, precautions when servicing.... 301
Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints)........ 9
Snow tires and chains................. 333
Special driving conditions............... 245
Speed control
canceling a set speed................ 141
resetting...................... 140
resuming a set speed................ 141
Speedometer.................... 79,95
Starting your vehicle, preparing to start your vehicle.... 57
Steering wheel
horn........................ 134
speed controls................... 137
tilting....................... 136
Storage compartments, map pockets........... 185
Storing your vehicle.................. 366
Supplemental air bag readiness light......... 74,85
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)........... 19
T
Tachometer....................... 97
Tail lamps, cleaning.................. 125
Tether anchor installation (see Child restraints)....... 50
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Tires
cleaning..................... 3,335
replacing...................... 330
rotating...................... 329
snow tires and chains................ 333
storing your vehicle................. 368
tire grades..................... 332
treadwear..................... 332
Towing your vehicle, with a tow truck......... 281
Trailer towing, tips.................. 257
Transaxle, fluid, checking and adding (automatic).... 336
Transmitter (see Remote entry)............. 151
Trip odometer...................... 80
Turn signal, indicator lights............. 75,92
V
Variable interval wipers................ 131
Vehicle storage.................... 366
W
Warning chimes, safety belt................ 83
Warning lights (see Lights)................ 65
Warranties, radio................... 234
Warranty Information Booklet.............. 3
Washer fluid, reservoir................. 325
Wheels
cleaning..................... 3,335
inspection and maintenance............. 328
Windows....................... 160
Windshield washer fluid and wipers
checking and adding fluid.............. 325
checking and replacing wiper blades......... 327
operation...................... 131
reservoir...................... 325
specifications.................... 326
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