. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
65
Rear window defroster
. . . . . . . .
37
Recirculated air
. . . . . . . . . . .
28, 31
Recycled engine coolant
. . . . . .
206
Refill capacities
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
264
Relays
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
169
Remote entry system
. . . . . . . . . .
69
Reporting safety defects
. . . . . .
283
Roadside assistance
. . . . . . . . . .
272
Running out of fuel
. . . . . . . . . .
233
Panic alarm
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
71
Parking brake
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
142
Parts
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
263
Payload
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
154
PCV valve
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
263
Perimeter alarm system
. . . . . . .
75
Plastic exterior parts
. . . . . . . . .
256
Power distribution box
. . . . . . .
174
Power door locks
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
69
Power side view mirrors
. . . . . . .
67
Power steering
. . . . . . . . .
264, 265
Power steering fluid
. . . . . . . . . .
210
Power windows
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
66
Preparing to start your vehicle 126
Preparing to tow
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
160
Safety belt extension assembly 100
Safety belt maintenance
101, 259
Safety belt warning chime
. . .
16, 93
Safety belt warning light
. . . .
13, 93
Safety belts
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
86
Safety belts for children
. . . . . .
116
Safety compliance label
. . . . . . .
270
Safety defects, reporting
. . . . . .
283
Safety restraints
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
86
Safety restraints for children
. .
112
Safety restraints, cleaning
. . . . .
259
Seating
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
82
SecuriLockT passive antiĆtheft system
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
76
Service plan
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
273
Servicing your vehicle
. . . . . . . .
193
287
Index
Snow tires and chains
. . . . . . . .
224
Transaxle, manual
. . . . . . . . . . .
265
Spare tire
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
177
Tripmeter
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19
Spark plugs
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
263
Trunk. See Luggage compartment
Specifications
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
263
Turn signal control
. . . . . . . . . . . .
59
Speed control
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
15, 61
Turn signals
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Speedometer
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19
Steering
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
143
Steering column
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
59
Upshift
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15
Tachometer
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18
Vehicle identification number
. .
271
Temperature control
. . . . . . . . . .
26
Vehicle symbol glossary
. . . . . . . . .
Temperature gauge
. . . . . . . . . . .
17
Vents
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25
Tilt steering wheel
. . . . . . . . . . . .
59
Viscosity. See Engine oil
Tires, changing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
177
Tires, checking the pressure
. . .
222
Tires, replacing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
223
Tires, spare
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
177
Tires, tire grades
. . . . . . . . . . . .
219
Tires, treadwear
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
220
Towing your vehicle
. . . . .
163, 191
Warning lights
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8Ć14
Waxing your vehicle
. . . . . . . . . .
255
Weight limits
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
154
Wheels, inspection and maintenance
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
256
Trailer lamps
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
161
Windshield washer fluid
202, 264
Trailer towing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
158
Windshield wiper
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
60
Transaxle fluid
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
211
Windshield wiper blades
. . . . . .
218
Transaxle, automatic
. . . . . . . . .
265
Wrecker towing
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
191
288
289
290
291
292
293
294
295
Filling station information
Item Recommended fuel
Fuel tank capacity
Engine oil capacity (includes filter change)
Tire size and pressure
Hood release
Information Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
50 L (13.2 gallons)
Zetec: 4.25 L (4.5 quarts) SPI: 3.78 L (4.0 quarts)
See label on the rear most driver's side door jamb
Pull handle under the left side of the instrument panel
Coolant capacity*
5.75 L (6.1 quarts)
Power steering fluid capacity
Fill to line on reservoir.
Manual transaxle fluid capacity
2.0 L (2.1 quarts)
Automatic transaxle fluid capacity**
6.6 L (6.9 quarts)
If your engine requires additional coolant, use Ford Premium Cooling
System Fluid. Refer to Lubricant Specifications.
** Ensure correct automatic transaxle fluid is used for a specific application. Check the container to verify the fluid is MERCON and/or MERCON V approved. Some fluids have been approved as meeting both MERCON and MERCON V requirements and will be labeled as such. Fluids labeled as meeting only MERCON or only MERCON V requirements must not be used interchangeably. DO NOT mix MERCON and MERCON V. Transaxle fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide" to determine the correct service interval.
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