Peace of mind Airbag anti-theft locks First aid and safety kits Full vehicle covers Locking gas cap Navigation systems Remote start Vehicle security systems
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Accessories
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: • When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety Compliance Certification label). Consult your dealer for specific weight information.
• The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile communications systems — such as two-way radios, telephones and theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service technician. • Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive use.
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Index
Air bag supplemental
restraint system .. 81–82
and child safety
seats ......................... 83
description .............. 82
disposal .................... 86
driver air bag .......... 84
indicator light ......... 85
operation ................. 84
passenger air bag ... 84
Air cleaner filter ..... 220
Antifreeze
(see Engine
coolant) ................... 177
Anti-lock brake
system
(see Brakes) .... 105–106
Audio system
(see Radio) .... 20, 22, 27
Automatic
transmission ............ 109
driving an automatic
overdrive ............... 112
fluid, adding .......... 200
fluid, checking ...... 200
fluid, refill
capacities ............... 221
fluid,
specification .......... 225
Auxiliary power
point ........................... 46
Axle
lubricant
specifications ....... 223,
225
refill capacities ...... 221
traction lok ............ 109
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Battery ..................... 174
acid, treating
emergencies .......... 174
jumping a disabled
battery ................... 138
maintenance-free .. 174
replacement,
specifications ........ 220
servicing ................ 174
BeltMinder ................. 76
Brakes .............. 105–106
anti-lock ......... 105–106
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning
light ........................ 105
fluid, checking and
adding .................... 199
fluid, refill
capacities ............... 221
fluid,
specifications ....... 223,
225
lubricant
specifications ....... 223,
225
parking .................. 106
shift interlock ........ 109
Break-in period ........... 6
Bulbs .......................... 40
Capacities for
refilling fluids .......... 221
Cassette tape
player ................... 20, 27
CD-single premium ... 22
Cell phone use .......... 51
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Child safety
restraints ................... 87
child safety belts .... 87
Child safety seats ...... 90
attaching with
tether straps ........... 94
in front seat ............ 92
in rear seat .............. 92
Cleaning your
vehicle
engine
compartment ......... 158
instrument panel .. 160
interior ................... 161
plastic parts .......... 159
safety belts ............ 161
washing .................. 156
waxing ................... 156
wheels .................... 157
wiper blades .......... 160
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash ........... 30
MACH MP3 ............. 23
Clutch
adjusting ................ 200
operation while
driving ................... 115
recommended shift
speeds .................... 116
Console ...................... 51
Controls
power seat ............... 67
Convertible ................ 52
cleaning ................. 160
installation of the
boot .......................... 54
lowering the
convertible top ........ 52
raising the
convertible top ........ 55
Index
Coolant
checking and
adding .................... 177
refill
capacities ....... 183, 221
specifications ....... 223,
225
Cruise control (see
Speed control) .......... 48
Customer
Assistance ................ 123
Ford accessories for
your vehicle .......... 162
Ford Extended
Service Plan .......... 147
Getting assistance
outside the U.S.
and Canada ........... 152
Getting roadside
assistance .............. 123
Getting the service
you need ............... 145
Ordering
additional owner’s
literature ............... 153
The Dispute
Settlement
Board ..................... 148
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ................. 152
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) .............. 37
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ........................ 200
engine oil ............... 170
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Doors
lubricant
specifications ......... 223
Driving under special
conditions ................ 114
through water ....... 117
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ........ 138
Emergency
Flashers ................... 125
Emission control
system ...................... 194
Engine .............. 225–226
cleaning ................. 158
coolant ................... 177
idle speed
control ................... 174
lubrication
specifications ....... 223,
225
refill capacities ...... 221
service
points ............. 167–169
Engine block
heater ....................... 104
Engine oil ................ 170
checking and
adding .................... 170
dipstick .................. 170
filter,
specifications ....... 173,
220
recommendations .. 173
refill capacities ...... 221
specifications ....... 223,
225
Exhaust fumes ........ 104
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Floor mats ................. 52
Fluid capacities ....... 221
Foglamps ................... 37
Fuel .......................... 185
calculating fuel
economy ................ 190
cap ......................... 187
capacity ................. 221
choosing the
right fuel ................ 188
comparisons with
EPA fuel economy
estimates ............... 194
detergent in fuel ... 190
filling your vehicle
with fuel ....... 185, 187,
191
filter,
specifications ....... 190,
220
improving fuel
economy ................ 190
octane
rating ............ 188–189,
225–226
quality .................... 189
running out of
fuel ......................... 190
safety information
relating to automotive
fuels ....................... 185
Fuses ................ 126–127
Gas cap
(see Fuel cap) ......... 187
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ................. 190
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Gauges ....................... 16
Index
Hazard flashers ....... 125
Head restraints ......... 66
Headlamps ................. 37
aiming ...................... 39
bulb specifications .. 40
daytime running
lights ........................ 37
flash to pass ............ 38
high beam ............... 38
replacing bulbs ....... 41
turning on and off .. 37
Heating
heating and air
conditioning
system ..................... 35
Hood ........................ 165
Ignition ..... 100, 225–226
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) ..... 90
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ............ 197
Instrument panel
cleaning ................. 160
cluster ...................... 12
lighting up panel
and interior ............. 38
Jump-starting your
vehicle ...................... 138
Keys
positions of the
ignition .................. 100
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications
chart ........................ 40
daytime running
light .......................... 37
fog lamps ................. 37
headlamps ......... 37, 41
headlamps, flash to
pass .......................... 38
instrument panel,
dimming ................... 38
interior lamps ... 40–41
replacing
bulbs .................. 40–44
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ...... 40
Lights, warning and
indicator .................... 12
anti-lock brakes
(ABS) .................... 105
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) .. 109
Load limits ............... 118
Locks
doors ........................ 56
Lubricant
specifications ... 223, 225
Lug nuts,
anti-theft .................. 137
Lumbar support,
seats ........................... 67
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Manual
transmission ............ 115
fluid capacities ...... 221
lubricant
specifications ........ 225
reverse ................... 116
Mirrors
side view mirrors
(power) ................... 48
Motorcraft
parts ................. 190, 220
Octane rating .. 188–189
Oil
(see Engine oil) ...... 170
Overdrive ................. 110
Parking brake .......... 106
Parts (see
Motorcraft parts) .... 220
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ............. 129
Power door locks ...... 56
Power mirrors ........... 48
Power point ............... 46
Power steering ........ 107
fluid, checking and
adding .................... 197
fluid, refill
capacity ................. 221
fluid,
specifications ....... 223,
225
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Power Windows ......... 47
Radio .............. 20, 22, 27
Relays ...................... 126
Remote entry
system ........................ 58
illuminated entry .... 61
locking/unlocking
doors ........................ 56
opening the trunk ... 59
Roadside
assistance ................ 123
Safety Belt
Maintenance .............. 80
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ............ 70–74
Safety defects,
reporting .................. 155
Safety restraints .. 70–74
belt minder ............. 76
extension
assembly .................. 80
for adults ........... 71–74
for children ....... 86–87
safety belt
maintenance ............ 80
warning light and
chime ................. 75–76
Safety seats for
children ...................... 90
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) .................. 70
Seats .......................... 66
child safety seats .... 90
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front seats ............... 66
Servicing your
vehicle ...................... 164
Setting the clock
AM/FM/In-dash
6 CD ......................... 30
MACH MP3
system ..................... 23
Spark plugs,
specifications .......... 220,
225–226
Specification chart,
lubricants ......... 223, 225
Speed control ............ 48
Starting your
vehicle ...... 100–101, 104
jump starting ........ 138
Steering wheel
tilting ....................... 46
Tilt steering wheel .... 46
Tires ................. 204–206
alignment .............. 213
care ........................ 212
changing ........ 134, 138
checking the
pressure ................. 212
label ....................... 211
replacing ................ 216
rotating .................. 214
safety
practices ................ 217
sidewall
information ............ 207
snow tires and
chains .................... 218
spare tire ....... 131, 133
terminology ........... 206
Index
tire grades ............. 205
treadwear ...... 204, 215
Towing ..................... 121
recreational
towing .................... 121
trailer towing ........ 121
wrecker .................. 144
Traction control ...... 108
Traction-lok rear
axle .......................... 109
Transmission
automatic
operation ............... 109
brake-shift interlock
(BSI) ...................... 109
fluid, checking
and adding
(automatic) ........... 200
fluid, checking and
adding (manual) ... 203
fluid, refill
capacities ............... 221
lubricant
specifications ....... 223,
225
manual operation .. 115
Trunk ......................... 56
remote release .. 52, 59
................ 40
Turn signal
Vehicle
dimensions ............... 226
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ......... 227
Vehicle loading ........ 118
Ventilating your
vehicle ...................... 105
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Warning lights
(see Lights) ............... 12
Washer fluid ............ 170
Water, Driving
through .................... 117
Windows
power ....................... 47
Windshield washer fluid
and wipers ................. 45
checking and adding
fluid ........................ 170
replacing wiper
blades ...................... 45
Wrecker towing ....... 144
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