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Axle

lubricant specifications. refill capacities .

Backing up . Basic vehicle warranty . Battery

acid, treating emergencies . charging system warning light . disconnecting . how to service . jumping a disabled battery. maintenance-free . proper disposal, recycling . replacement, specifications . when storing your vehicle .

Brake fluid

brake warning light . checking and adding . description . specifications .

Brakelamp, high-mount brakelamp . Brakes

anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light . applying the brakes . brake warning light . fluid, checking and adding. fluid, refill capacities . fluid, specifications . master cylinder . new brake linings . noise. parking . trailer . when storing your vehicle .

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Brake-shift interlock . Break-in period . Brights (high beams) . Bulbs, replacing halogen . headlamps . high-mount brakelamp.

Canada, customer assistance . Canada, warranty information . Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP) . Capacities for refilling fluids . Carbon monoxide in exhaust . Car seats for children (see Child safety seats) Cassette tape player (see Electronic sound system) Catalytic converter . Chains, tires. Changing a tire . Charging system warning light . Childproof locks. Child safety restraints child safety belts . child safety seats .

Child safety seats and air bags . attaching with tether straps automatic locking mode (retractor) . in front seat in rear outboard seat tether anchorage hardware .

Chime

headlamps on. key in ignition . safety belt

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Circuit breakers, checking and replacing . Cleaning your vehicle

CD player and discs. chrome and aluminum parts . exterior exterior lamps . fabric . headlamps . instrument panel mirrors. plastic parts polishing . rear windows. rustproofing . safety belts . tail lamps upholstery and interior trim . washing . wheels . windows .

Clutch

operation while driving . shifting the gears . specifications . Cold engine starting . Combination lap and shoulder belts. Compact disc player (see Electronic sound system) . Compact disc radio (see Electronic sound system) Console, description . Controls

instrument panel mirrors. steering column.

Coolant (see Engine coolant)

checking and adding . preparing for storage . refill capacities .

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Coolant (see Engine coolant) (continued)

specifications . temperature gauge .

Cooling fan . Crankcase emission filter . Cruise control (see Speed control) . Customer Assistance Centre, Ford of Canada.

Dashboard (see Instrument panel) . Daytime running light system . Defects, reporting . Defrost, rear window and side view mirrors . Dipstick

automatic transaxle fluid . engine oil power steering fluid .

Disabled vehicle (see Towing). Dispute Settlement Board. Doors lubricant specifications .

Driving under special conditions

bad weather heavy load . high water . slippery roads tips for safe driving . towing a trailer .

Electrical system

circuit breakers . fuses . relays .

Electronic sound system