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Index
A
ABS warning light (see Anti-lock
brake system)............ 11
Accessory position on the ignition.... 73
Accessory power source, power
point outlet............. 73
Accident damage............ 212
Air bag supplemental
restraint system........... 135
and child safety seats......137, 141
description............. 135
driver air bag............ 135
indicator light............ 14
operation.............. 137
passenger air bag........... 135
service and information labels..... 139
tone generator............ 139Air cleaner filter
location............... 216
specifications............ 257
Air conditioning, electronic automatic
temperature control system....... 55
Air suspension, description........ 170
Alarm, activating remote personal..... 112
Aluminum wheels........... 200
Antenna, radio (see Electronic
sound system)............ 40
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 224
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description............. 167
see also Brake............ 167
warning light............ 11
Anti-theft lug nuts and key........ 203
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arming the system.......... 116
description............. 116
disarming an untriggered system.... 118
disarming a triggered system...... 118
triggering............. 118
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) . . 266
Ashtray(s)............... 73
Assistance (see Customer assistance) . . . 265
Audio system (see Electronic
sound system)............ 33
Autolamp system (see Headlamps).... 70
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic overdrive..... 173
fluid, adding............. 231
fluid, checking............ 230
fluid, refill capacities......... 258
fluid, specification.......... 259Axle
lubricant specifications........ 259
refill capacities............ 258
B
Basic vehicle warranty........... 3
Battery................ 232
battery saver............. 115
charging system warning light..... 15
disconnecting............ 232
how to service............ 232
jumping a disabled battery....... 204
maintenance-free........... 232
proper disposal, recycling....... 232
replacement, specifications....... 257
servicing.............. 232
when storing your vehicle....... 261
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Brake fluid
brake warning light.......... 12
checking and adding......... 221
description............. 221
specifications............ 259
Brakes................ 167
adjustment............. 167
anti-lock.............. 167
applying the brakes.......... 167
brake warning light.......... 11
fluid, checking and adding....... 221
fluid, refill capacities......221, 258
fluid, specifications.......... 259
master cylinder........... 221
new brake linings........... 5
noise................ 167
parking............... 168
servicing.............. 167
when storing your vehicle....... 262Break-in period.............. 5
Brights (high beams).......... 13
Bulbs, replacing............ 248
halogen............... 249
headlamps.............. 249
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 270
Canada, warranty information....... 3
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 271
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 258
Carbon monoxide in exhaust....... 165
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)........ 141
Cassette tape player (see Electronic sound
system)............... 40
Catalytic converter........... 246
Changing a tire............. 192
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298Charging system warning light...... 15
Childproof locks............ 96
Child safety restraints.......... 140
child safety belts........... 158
child safety seats........... 141
Child safety seats
and air bags............. 141
attaching with tether straps...... 158
automatic locking mode
(retractor)........130, 141, 143
in front seat..........141, 143
in rear outboard seat......141, 151
in rear seat............. 141
tether anchorage hardware...... 158
Chime
headlamps on............ 32
key in ignition............ 75
safety belt.............. 13
Circuit breakers, checking and replacing . . 191Cleaning your vehicle
chrome and aluminum parts...... 253
exterior............... 253
exterior lamps............ 254
fabric................ 255
headlamps.............. 254
instrument panel........... 254
interior............... 255
interior lamps............ 254
mirrors............... 90
plastic parts............. 254
polishing.............. 253
rustproofing............. 254
safety belts............. 254
tail lamps.............. 254
upholstery and interior trim...... 255
washing............... 253
waxing............... 253
wheels............... 255
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Climate control system
air conditioning........... 55
electronic automatic temperature
control.............. 55
heating............... 55
Clock................. 72
Cold engine starting.......... 162
Combination lap and shoulder belts.... 126
Compact disc radio (see Electronic
sound system)............ 35
Controls, mirrors............ 89
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding......... 224
preparing for storage......... 261
refill capacities............ 258
specifications............ 259
temperature gauge.......... 10Cooling fan.............. 214
Cupholder(s).............. 73
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada............ 270
D
Daytime running light system...... 68
Defects, reporting............ 263
Defrost, windshield........... 63
Dipstick................ 219
automatic transmission fluid...... 230
engine oil.............. 219
power steering fluid......... 229
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)...... 209
Dispute Settlement Board........ 266
Doors................. 96
door ajar warning message....... 31
lubricant specifications........ 259
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