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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................183
Accessory delay ..........................58
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................115, 125
and child safety seats ............117
description ......................115, 125
disposal ....................................127
driver airbag ....................118, 126
indicator light .................125, 127
operation .........................118, 126
passenger airbag .............118, 126
side airbag ...............................125
Air cleaner filter .......263–264, 267
Air suspension ...........................187
description ..............................187
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................242
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................183–184
Anti-theft system ..................85, 89
arming the system ....................89
disarming a triggered system ..90
Audio system (see Radio) ...26, 31
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................189
fluid, adding ............................261
fluid, checking ........................261
fluid, refill capacities ..............268
fluid, specification ..................268
Auxiliary power point .................56
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........268
refill capacities ........................268
traction lok ..............................188
B
Battery .......................................240acid, treating emergencies .....240
jumping a disabled battery ....211
maintenance-free ....................240
replacement, specifications ...267
servicing ..................................240
Belt-Minder.............................110
Booster seats .............................142
Brakes ................................182–183
anti-lock ...........................183–184
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................184
fluid, checking and adding ....261
fluid, specifications .................268
lubricant specifications ..........268
shift interlock ..........................188
Bulbs ............................................47
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....268
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System .........................................63
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................202
Child safety seats ......................132
attaching with tether straps ..140
in front seat ............................132
in rear seat ......................132, 136
LATCH .....................................137
recommendations ...................130
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................142
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............226
instrument panel ....................228
interior .....................................229
plastic parts ............................227
washing ....................................225
waxing .....................................225
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wheels ......................................226
wiper blades ............................227
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............38
Clock ............................................56
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................22
Console
rear ............................................57
Controls
power seat .................................95
steering column ........................63
Coolant
checking and adding ..............242
refill capacities ................245, 268
specifications ..........................268
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................61
Customer Assistance ................193
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................276, 279
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................221
Getting roadside assistance ...193
Getting the service you
need .........................................217
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................223
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................221
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................43
Defrost
rear window ..............................41Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................261
engine oil .................................237
Driving under special
conditions ..................................191
through water .........................192
E
Electronic message center .........18
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................211
Emergency Flashers .................194
Emission control system ..........257
Engine ........................................271
cleaning ...................................226
coolant .....................................242
fail-safe cooling .......................246
idle speed control ...................240
lubrication specifications .......268
refill capacities ........................268
service points ..................235–236
starting after a collision .........195
Engine block heater .................181
Engine oil ..................................237
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................237
checking and adding ..............237
dipstick ....................................237
filter, specifications ........239, 267
recommendations ...................239
refill capacities ........................268
specifications ..........................268
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................180
F
Fail safe cooling ........................246
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L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................42
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................47
daytime running light ...............43
headlamps .................................42
headlamps, flash to pass ..........43
instrument panel, dimming .....44
interior lamps .....................46, 48
replacing bulbs .........................49
LATCH anchors .........................137
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........184
Load limits .................................166
Locks
childproof ..................................75
doors ..........................................73
Lubricant specifications ...........268
Lug nuts ....................................210
Lumbar support, seats ...............95
M
Message center .....................18–19
english/metric button .........22–23
system check button ................22
warning messages .....................23
Mirrors ...................................58–59
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................59
fold away ...................................60
heated ........................................60
programmable memory ............80
Motorcraftparts ......232, 248, 267
O
Octane rating ............................253Oil (see Engine oil) ..................237
P
Parking brake ............................184
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........267
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................102
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................60
Power adjustable foot pedals .....60
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................199
Power door locks ........................73
Power mirrors .............................59
Power point .................................56
Power steering ..........................187
fluid, checking and adding ....260
fluid, refill capacity ................268
Power trunk ..........................70–71
Power Windows ...........................58
R
Radio ......................................26, 31
Rear window defroster ...............41
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................130
Relays ........................................195
Remote entry system .................77
illuminated entry ......................82
locking/unlocking doors ...........78
opening the trunk .....................79
panic alarm ...............................79
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