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Engine block heater .................224
Engine oil ..................................291
checking and adding ..............291
dipstick ....................................291
filter, specifications ........292, 315
recommendations ...................292
refill capacities ........................316
specifications ..........................316
Event data recording ..................13
Exhaust fumes ..........................224
F
Fleet MyKey programming ......111
Floor mats .........................108–109
Fluid capacities .........................316
Fog lamps ....................................77
Fuel ............................................301
calculating fuel
economy ............................37, 307
cap ...........................................303
capacity ...................................316
choosing the right fuel ...........304
detergent in fuel .....................305
filler funnel .............................305
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................301, 303, 307
filter, specifications ........300, 315
fuel pump shut-off ..................251
improving fuel economy ........307
octane rating ...................304, 318
quality ......................................305
running out of fuel .........265, 305
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................301
Fuses ..................................251–252
G
Garage door opener ..................102Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............303
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................307
Gauges .........................................25
H
Hazard flashers .........................250
Headlamps ...................................75
aiming ..................................78–79
autolamp system .......................76
bulb specifications ....................82
daytime running lights .............78
flash to pass ..............................77
high beam .................................77
replacing bulbs .........................83
turning on and off ....................75
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................66, 69
Hood ..........................................288
I
Ignition ...............................221, 318
Illuminated visor mirror .............89
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................181
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................311
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................283
cluster ........................................18
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................78
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J
Jack ............................................259
positioning ...............................259
storage .....................................259
Jump-starting your vehicle ......266
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................116
keypad .....................................126
locking and unlocking doors ..127
programming entry code .......126
Keys ...................................110, 128
positions of the ignition .........221
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................76
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................82
daytime running light ...............78
fog lamps ...................................77
headlamps .................................75
headlamps, flash to pass ..........77
instrument panel, dimming .....78
interior lamps .....................80, 83
replacing bulbs .........................83
LATCH anchors .........................185
Lights, warning and indicator ....18
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........227
Load limits .................................213
Locks
autolock ...................................116
childproof ................................119
doors ........................................115
Lubricant specifications ...........316
Lug nuts ....................................265Lumbar support, seats .............137
M
Message center ...........................35
system check button ................44
warning messages .....................45
Mirrors ...................................95–96
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................95
heated ..................................69, 96
programmable memory ..........123
side view mirrors (power) .......96
Moon roof ..................................100
Motorcraftparts ..............286, 315
MyKey ........................................111
N
Navigation system .......................65
O
Octane rating ............................304
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................291
P
Parental MyKey
programming .............................111
Parking brake ............................228
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........315
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................146
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................255
Power door locks ......................115
Power mirrors .............................96
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Power point .................................92
Power steering ..................232–233
Power Windows ...........................93
Power windows
opening using remote
entry system .....................94, 122
R
Radio ............................................50
6-CD in dash .............................50
Rear-view camera system .........239
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................178
Relays ................................251, 258
Remote entry system ...............121
illuminated entry ....................125
locking/unlocking
doors ................................121–122
opening the trunk ...................123
opening the windows .......94, 122
panic alarm .............................122
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................124
replacing the batteries ...........124
Reverse sensing system ...........237
Roadside assistance ..................249
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................148–151, 153
Safety defects, reporting ..........279
Safety restraints ........148–151, 153
Belt-Minder...........................154
extension assembly ................153
for adults .........................149–151for children .............................176
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................146
warning light and chime ........154
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................185
Safety seats for children ..........181
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................319
Satellite Radio .............................50
Satellite Radio Information ........62
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............333
Seats ..........................................133
child safety seats ....................181
climate control ..................69, 140
easy access/easyout feature ..141
front seats ...............................138
memory seat ...................123, 137
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................126
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................127
Servicing your vehicle ..............287
Setting the clock .........................51
Side air curtain .........................172
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............175
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................315, 318
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................316
Speed control ..............................97
Starting your vehicle ........221–223
jump starting ..........................266
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Steering
speed sensitive .......................233
Steering wheel
controls ......................................99
tilting .........................................88
Stereo
6-CD in dash .............................50
CD-MP3 .....................................50
SYNC..........................................65
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................88
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....209
Tires ...........................194–195, 259
alignment ................................203
care ..........................................198
changing ..................................259
checking the pressure ............198
inflating ...................................196
label .........................................208
replacing ..................................200
rotating ....................................203
safety practices .......................202
sidewall information ...............204
snow tires and chains ............213
spare tire .................................260
terminology .............................195
tire grades ...............................195
treadwear ........................194, 199
Towing .......................................219
recreational towing .................220
trailer towing ..........................219
wrecker ....................................269
Transmission .............................235brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....234
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................312
fluid, refill capacities ..............316
lubricant specifications ..........316
Trunk .........................................119
remote release ................109, 123
Turn signal ..................................80
U
Universal garage door opener ..102
USB port ......................................60
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................319
Vehicle loading ..........................213
Ventilating your vehicle ...........224
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......18
Washer fluid ..............................290
Water, Driving through .............248
Windows
opening using remote
entry system .....................94, 122
power .........................................93
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................87
checking and adding fluid .....290
replacing wiper blades ...........290
Wrecker towing .........................269
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