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Index
Controls (continued)
steering column................... 129
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
drain and flush................... 323
preparing for storage................ 368
proper solution................... 321
refill capacities................... 363
specifications..................320, 365
temperature gauge................ 78,93
Cruise control (see Speed control)............ 137
Cupholder(s)..................... 187
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.)......... 284
D
Dashboard (see Instrument panel)............ 105
Daytime running light system............. 122
Defrost
rear window.................... 117
windshield..................... 106
Dispute Settlement Board................ 286
Doors........................ 143
door ajar warning light.............. 74,90
lubricant specifications................ 365
Driving under special conditions
bad weather.................... 247
heavy load..................... 248
high speed..................... 246
high water..................... 247
slippery roads................... 247
towing a trailer................... 249
E
Electrical system
operating when the engine is off............ 55
relays....................... 350
Electronic sound system
atenna....................... 128
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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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