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Lights, warning and indicator (continued)
charging system................... 13
check engine..................... 12
door ajar....................... 15
engine oil pressure.................. 14
hazard warning light............... 76,243
high beam...................... 17
low fuel....................... 16
lowoil........................ 14
low washer fluid................... 17
oil pressure...................... 14
rear ABS....................... 10
safety belt...................... 11
service engine soon.................. 12
turn signal indicator.................. 87
Load limits
GAWR....................... 229
GVWR....................... 229
trailer towing.................... 235
Lubricant specifications................ 343
Luggage rack..................... 241
Lug nuts
anti-theft...................... 263
tightening sequence...............260, 267
M
Maintenance (see Servicing).............. 277
Master cylinder, brakes................ 285
Message center, low washer fluid............. 17
Methanol in fuel................... 312
Mileage, calculating fuel economy............ 314
Mirrors
dual electric remote control............. 111
rearview...................... 110
side view mirrors.................. 110
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Index
Mirrors (continued)
side view mirrors (manual).............. 110
side view mirrors (power).............. 111
Motorcraft parts.................... 341
O
Octane rating..................... 311
Odometer
description...................... 20
trip odometer..................... 20
Oil filter....................... 284
Oil (see Engine oil).................. 281
Oil viscosity...................... 281
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system.......... 318
Overdrive....................... 226
Overseas offices.................... 357
P
Parking brake
operation...................... 221
warning light..................... 9
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)............... 341
PCV valve, specifications................ 341
Power door locks................... 102
Power features
door locks..................... 102
mirrors....................... 110
windows...................... 107
Power steering
dipstick...................... 293
driving with power steering............. 223
fluid, checking and adding.............. 293
fluid, specifications................. 343
servicing...................... 223
Prop rod, hood.................... 279
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Spark plugs, specifications............... 341
Specification chart, lubricants.............. 343
Speed control
accelerating...................... 94
canceling a set speed................. 94
resetting....................... 95
resuming a set speed................. 95
tap up/tap down................... 95
when towing a trailer................ 238
Speedometer...................... 20
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle............ 211
starting a cold engine................ 212
starting after a collision............... 244
Steering, power.................... 223
Steering wheel
locking........................ 86
tilting........................ 91
Storage compartments
cargo net...................... 112
map pockets.................... 128
Storing your vehicle.................. 336
Supplemental air bag readiness light........... 11
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).......... 146
T
Tachometer
mechanical cluster................... 21
Tail lamps
bulb replacement................318, 325
cleaning...................... 333
Temperature control (see Climate control)......... 56
Tether anchor installation (see Child restraints)...... 163
Tilt steering wheel.................... 91
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Used engine oil, disposal..............278, 297
V
Variable interval wipers................. 89
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).......... 356
Vehicle loading
calculating the load................. 234
understanding loading information.......... 229
Vehicle storage.................... 336
Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control)....... 56
Viscosity (see Engine oil)................ 281
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge)........... 13
W
Warning chimes
headlamps on.................... 17
key in ignition.................... 17
safety belt...................... 11
Warranties, radio.................... 52
Warranty Information Booklet.............. 3
Washer fluid...................... 89
warning light..................... 17
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)............. 229
Wheel and tire matching................ 305
Wheel bearings lubricant specifications......... 343
Wheel dollies (see Towing)............... 274
Wheels
anti-theft lugnuts.................. 263
cleaning...................... 334
covers....................... 260
inspection and maintenance............. 301
lug nuts...................... 260
replacement.................... 305
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