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268, 318
269, 324
145
147–148
268
145
149
145
146
268
148, 218
332
140, 154
20
307
308
308
310

344
318
143

122

42, 47
302
35
292
236
18
18

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Child safety seats .

child safety belts . child safety seats .

Child safety restraints .

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

Chime

headlamps on. key in ignition . safety belt

Circuit breakers

checking and replacing . see also fuses .

Cleaning your vehicle . CD player and discs. chrome and aluminum parts . engine compartment. exterior exterior lamps fabric headlamps . instrument panel instrument panel lens . interior. interior lamps. mirrors. plastic parts polishing . rustproofing . safety belts . tail lamps

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121
122
122
122
133
122
122
122
122
133

. 21
. 69
. 17

235
225
312
. 39
313
315
312–313
314
314
314
313
314
314
314
. 81
313
313
313
314
314

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Climate control system . Clock . Clutch .

upholstery and interior trim . washing . waxing . wheels .

Cleaning your vehicle (continued)

adjusting. fluid. fluid reservoir . operation while driving . recommended shift speeds. shifting the gears . specifications . Cold engine starting. Combination lap and shoulder belts Compact disc player (see Electronic Compact disc radio (see Electronic

Console, description . Controls

sound system) .

sound system) .

mirrors power seat .

Convenience kit in cargo area . Coolant (see Engine coolant) .

checking and adding . preparing for storage . proper solution . refill capacities . specifications . temperature gauge . warnings. Cooling fan. Crankcase emission filter.

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312–313
313
315
57
34, 48, 52
158
270
270
268, 270
158
161
159
324
139
107, 111

28, 35

28
87

79, 81
105
237
274
274
331
276
318
277, 324
21
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Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.) . Customer Assistance Centre,

Ford of Canada .

lubricant specifications.

Disabled vehicle (see Towing) Dispute Settlement Board . Doors

Daytime running light system . Defects, reporting . Dipstick . automatic transmission fluid . engine oil power steering fluid .

Driveline universal joint and slip yoke Driving under special conditions .

Dual fuel tank selector switch . Electrical system

bad weather . heavy load . high speed . high water . slippery roads tips for safe driving .

circuit breakers . fuses . operating when the engine is off . power point outlet

Electronic AM radio (see Electronic

Electronic radio with cassette

sound system)

(see Electronic sound system)

Electronic sound system

accessory delay . tuning the radio . warranty and service information.

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337

337, 344

. 63
333
265
282, 284
265
280
254
338
. 82
324
271
218
219
175
219
221
219
218
. 62

235
225, 234
. 68
. 66

. 50

. 42

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29, 44, 51
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Electronic stereo cassette radio

(see Electronic sound system)

Emergencies, roadside battery acid spills . fuel . jump-starting . towing.

Emergency brake (parking brake) . Emission control system .

catalytic converter emissions warranty .

Engine

42

250, 287
297
249
254
149
302
302
4, 302, 304

check engine warning light diesel does not start fuel injected engine, starting . fuel pump shut-off switch . preparing to start . refill capacities . service points starting . starting after a collision . storing your vehicle.

checking and adding . disposal . preparing for storage . proper solution . recovery reservoir refill capacities . specifications . temperature gauge .

Engine coolant temperature gauge .

description . mechanical .

17
223
137, 139
223
137–138
318
261
139
223
330–331
142
274
274
268, 277, 284
331
268, 276–277, 284
261, 275
318
277, 324
21
21
21
21

Engine block heater . Engine coolant

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Engine fan . Engine knocking. Engine oil

changing oil and oil filter . checking and adding . dipstick . disposal engine oil pressure gauge . filter, specifications . refill capacities . specifications . synthetic oil “break-in” oils . viscosity . Entry system

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296
264
265, 267
265
265
268, 277, 284
. 19
317
318
264, 324
264–265
264

illuminated . remote . Exhaust fumes Extended Service Plan, Ford . Fan, engine fan, avoiding injury . Federal Communications Commission . Federal Highway Administration

Flashers, hazard . Flashing the lights . Flat tire. Fluid refill capacities. Foglamps . Ford Customer Assistance Center . Ford Dispute Settlement Board . Ford Extended Service Plan . Ford Motor Company of Canada .

Regulation .