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Anti-theft system (continued)
triggering...................144, 146
warning light..................... 39
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board)......... 344
Assistance (see Customer assistance).......... 341
Audio system (see Electronic sound system)........ 41
Autolamp system (see Headlamps)........... 115
Autolock (see Keyless entry).............. 143
Automatic transaxle
driving with.................... 228
fluid, adding..................298±299
fluid, checking................... 298
fluid, refill capacities................ 334
fluid, specification.................. 335
B
Backing up...................... 230
Basic vehicle warranty.................. 3
Battery
acid, treating emergencies............273, 301
battery saver.................... 139
charging system warning light............. 15
how to service................... 300
jumping a disabled battery.............. 272
maintenance-free.................. 300
proper disposal, recycling.............. 301
servicing...................... 300
when storing your vehicle.............. 338
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Index
Brake fluid...................... 289
brake warning light.................. 11
checking and adding................ 289
description..................... 289
specifications..................289, 335
Brakelamp, bulb replacement.............. 324
Brakes
adjustment..................... 223
anti-lock...................... 223
anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light....... 12
applying the brakes................. 225
brake warning light.................. 11
fluid, checking and adding.............. 289
fluid, refill capacities................ 289
fluid, specifications...............289, 335
front disc...................... 223
if brakes do not grip well.............. 225
lubricant specifications................ 335
master cylinder................... 289
new brake linings................... 4
noise......................223, 225
parking...................... 226
power braking................... 223
servicing....................225, 289
stopping distances................225, 242
when storing your vehicle.............. 338
Brake-shift interlock.................. 229
Break-in period..................... 4
Brights (high beams)................... 18
Built-in child seat, operation.............. 188
Bulbs, replacing
headlamps..................... 322
specifications.................... 328
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C
Canada, customer assistance.............. 349
Canada, warranty information.............. 3
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP) . . . 349
Capacities for refilling fluids.............. 334
Carbon monoxide in exhaust.............. 220
Cargo net....................... 134
Car seats for children (see Child safety seats)...... 200
Cassette tape player (see Electronic
sound system)............. 54,58,71,75
Catalytic converter.................. 318
CD player (see Electronic sound system).......... 47
Chains, tires..................... 308
Changing a tire.................... 259
Charging system warning light.............. 15
Childproof locks.................... 122
Child safety restraints................. 186
built-in child seat.................. 188
child safety belts.................. 199
child safety seats.................. 200
Child safety seats
and air bags..................181, 200
attaching with tether straps............. 211
automatic locking mode (retractor).......... 200
built-in child seat.................. 188
in front seat..................181, 200
in rear outboard seat................ 200
in rear seat..................... 200
tether anchorage hardware.............. 211
Chime
headlamps on.................... 97
safety belt...................... 12
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Index
Cleaning your vehicle................. 329
CD player and discs.................. 51
chrome and aluminum parts............. 330
exterior....................... 329
exterior lamps................... 331
fabric....................... 332
headlamps..................... 331
instrument panel.................81,330
instrument panel lens................ 331
interior....................... 332
interior lamps.................... 331
plastic parts.................... 330
polishing...................... 329
rustproofing.................... 330
safety belts..................... 330
tail lamps..................... 331
upholstery and interior trim............. 332
washing...................... 329
waxing....................... 329
wheels....................... 332
Climate control system
air conditioning.................... 81
heating........................ 81
Clock...................... 47,62,77
Cold engine starting.................. 218
Combination lap and shoulder belts........... 170
Compact disc player (see Electronic sound system) . . . 42, 47
Compact disc radio (see Electronic sound system)..... 42
Console, description.................. 131
Controls, mirrors................... 129
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding................ 292
drain and flush................... 296
preparing for storage................ 338
proper solution................... 294
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E
Electrical system
fuses........................ 250
operating when the engine is off........... 100
relays....................... 258
Electronic radio with cassette
(see Electronic sound system)........... 71
Electronic sound system
antenna....................... 99
tuning the radio................ 43,54,72
warranty and service information............ 80
Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system)........... 71
Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic sound system).... 71
Emergencies, roadside
assistance...................... 341
battery acid spills................273, 302
fuel........................ 314
jump-starting.................... 272
towing....................... 278
Emergency brake (parking brake)............ 226
Emission control system................ 318
catalytic converter.................. 318
emissions warranty.............. 3,318, 320
Engine
check engine warning light............... 13
does not start.................... 247
fuel injected engine, starting............. 217
fuel pump shut-off switch.............. 247
preparing to start.................. 217
service points.................... 283
storing your vehicle................. 336
Engine block heater.................. 220
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Fuel and distance computer (continued)
to empty indicator.................. 35
trip distance..................... 34
Fuel cap, replacing.................. 311
Fuel filter, specifications................ 333
Fuel gauge..................... 19,28
Fuse panels
engine compartment................. 256
instrument panel.................. 250
Fuses
charts....................... 252
checking and replacing............... 250
G
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)..........312, 316
Gasohol....................... 314
Gauges, Electronic
engine coolant temperature gauge........... 29
fuel gauge...................... 28
odometer....................... 31
speedometer..................... 30
tachometer...................... 32
Gauges, Mechanical
engine coolant temperature gauge........... 21
fuel gauge...................... 19
odometer....................... 22
speedometer..................... 22
tachometer...................... 23
trip odometer..................... 22
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 236
definition....................235, 245
driving with a heavy load.............. 245
location...................... 235
Gearshift
automatic operation................. 228
column-mounted.................. 228
locking the gearshift................. 100
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Gearshift (continued)
positions...................... 228
shifting the gears.................. 228
shift-lock...................... 229
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 236
definition....................235, 245
driving with a heavy load.............. 245
location...................... 235
H
Hazard flashers.................... 108
Headlamps
aiming....................... 322
autolamp system.................. 115
bulb specification.................. 328
checking alignment................. 322
cleaning...................... 331
daytime running lights................. 97
flashing...................... 103
high beam..................... 103
replacing bulbs................... 322
turning on and off.................. 95
warning chime.................... 97
Head restraints.................... 154
Heated mirrors.................... 131
Heating
manual heating and air conditioning system....... 81
rear seat controls................... 91
High beams
indicator light..................... 18
operation...................... 103
Hitch......................... 238
Hood
latch location.................... 281
lubrication specifications............... 335
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K
Keyless entry system
autolock...................... 143
locking and unlocking doors............. 138
programming entry code............... 137
Keys
positions of the ignition............... 100
removing key from the ignition............ 101
stuck in lock position................ 101
L
Lamps
autolamp delay system............... 115
bulb replacement specifications chart......... 328
daytime running light system............. 97
dome lamps.................... 117
flashing the lamps.................. 103
fog lamps...................... 96
hazard flashers................... 108
headlamps...................... 95
high beams..................... 103
illuminated entry system............... 143
illuminated mirrors................. 120
instrument panel, dimming............... 98
interior lamps..................... 98
map lamps..................... 117
trailer....................... 238
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal)......... 102
Lap belts....................... 178
Liftgate........................ 132
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag........................ 17
anti-lock brakes (ABS)................. 12
anti-theft....................... 39
brake........................ 11
charging system.................... 15
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Index
Mirrors (continued)
side view mirrors (manual).............. 129
side view mirrors (power).............. 130
vanity mirror, illuminated.............. 120
Motorcraft parts.................... 333
N
New vehicle break-in.................. 4
O
Octane rating..................... 312
Odometer
description.................... 22,31
trip odometer..................... 22
Oil filter....................... 288
Oil (see Engine oil).................. 286
Oil viscosity...................... 286
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system.......... 321
Overdrive....................... 231
Overseas offices.................... 347
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system........ 141
Parking brake
operation...................... 226
warning light..................... 11
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)............... 333
PCV valve, specifications................ 333
Power door locks................... 124
Power features
door locks..................... 124
lumbar support................... 149
mirrors....................... 129
seats........................ 148
windows...................... 125
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Power steering
dipstick...................... 296
driving with power steering............. 228
fluid, checking and adding.............. 296
fluid, specifications................. 335
servicing...................... 228
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems)........... 41
Rear climate control system............... 91
Rearview mirror.................... 118
Rear window..................... 125
defroster....................... 93
washer........................ 94
washer reservoir.................. 291
Refill capacities for fluids............... 334
Relays........................ 258
Remote entry system................. 139
illuminated entry.................. 143
locking/unlocking doors............... 140
panic alarm.................... 141
replacement/additional transmitters.......... 142
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult........................ 147
child........................ 186
infant.....................186, 200
Roadside assistance.................. 341
Roadside emergencies................. 247
Roof rack....................... 241
Rotating the tires................... 304
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