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Breaking-In Your Vehicle4

Vehicle Symbol Glossary5

Instrumentation7

Warning Lights And Chimes9

Base Instrument Cluster9

Optional Instrument Cluster9

Safety Belt Light10

Charging System Light10

Air Bag Readiness Light10

Anti-Theft System10

Controls And Features10

Light Turns On Solid11

Light Is Blinking11

Check Fuel Cap Light12

Low Fuel Light12

O/D Off Light13

Traction Control Active Light13

Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) Light13

Brake System Warning14

Safety Belt Warning Chime14

Belt Minder Chime14

Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) Warning Chime14

Base Instrument Cluster Gauges View15

Optional Instrument Cluster Gauges View15

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge16

Trip Odometer18

Battery Voltage Gauge18

Engine Oil Pressure Gauge18

Headlamp Control19

Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)19

High Beams Control19

Foglamp Control20

Panel Dimmer Control20

To Turn On The Courtesy Lamps20

Rear Window Defroster Control20

Climate Control System21

Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System21

Fan Speed Control21

Temperature Control Knob, Mode Selector Control21

Operating Tips (Climate Control)23

To Aid In Side Window Defogging/Demisting In Cold Weather Conditions24

Using Your Audio System25

Premium Am/Fm Stereo/Cassette/Single Cd25

Volume/Power Control25

Tune Adjust For Cd Changer27

Seek Function In Radio Mode27

Seek Function In Tape Mode27

Seek Function For Cd Or Cd Changer28

Scan Function In Radio Mode28

Scan Function In Tape Mode28

Scan Function In Cd Or Cd Changer Mode28

Radio Station Memory Preset29

Setting Memory Preset Stations29

Autoset Memory Preset29

Treble Adjust30

Speaker Balance Adjust31

Speaker Fade Adjust31

Tape/Cd Select31

To Begin Cd Play32

Tape Direction Select32

Eject Function33

Dolby Noise Reduction33

Compression Adjust33

Shuffle Feature33

Setting The Clock34

Mach 460 Sound System Radio (Cd Changer Compatible)35

Am/Fm Select In Radio Mode36

Am/Fm Select In Cd Mode36

Tune Adjust For Cd Mode37

Seek Function In Cd Mode37

Scan Function38

Memory Preset38

Display Description40

Rewind Control42

Fast Forward Control42

Compression Feature43

Bass Adjust And Treble Adjust43

Speaker Balance44

Radio Data System (Rds) Feature45

Traffic Announcements45

Digital Signal Processing47

Mute Mode Use48

To Set The Clock48

Troubleshooting The Cd Player49

Cleaning Compact Discs49

Cd And Cd Player Care49

Cleaning Cassette Player50

Cassette And Cassette Player Care50

Radio Frequency Information50

Radio Reception Factors50

Traction Control51

Trunk Remote Control51

Turn Signal Control52

Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls52

Mist Function52

Flash To Pass52

Positions Of The Ignition53

Tilt Steering Wheel53

Speed Control54

To Set A Speed54

To Set A Higher Set Speed55

To Set A Lower Set Speed56

To Disengage Speed Control56

To Return To A Previously Set Speed57

Interior Lamps57

Power Windows57

Power Door Locks58

Power Side View Mirrors59

Overdrive Control59

Center Console Features60

Auxiliary Power Point61

Positive Retention Floor Mat61

Lowering The Convertible Top62

Installation Of The Boot63

Raising The Convertible Top64

Remote Entry System65

Unlocking The Doors65

Locking The Doors66

Opening The Trunk66

Sounding A Panic Alarm66

Illuminated Entry67

Replacing Lost Transmitters67

Replacing The Batteries68

Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System68

Automatic Arming69

Automatic Disarming69

Key Information69

Programming Spare Keys70

Interior Luggage Compartment Release72

Adjustable Head Restraints74

Adjusting The Front Manual Seat74

Seating And Safety Restraints74

Adjusting The Front Power Seat75

Using The Power Lumbar Support76

Rear Seat Entry/Exit76

2Nd Seat/Split-Folding Rear Seat77

Safety Restraints Precautions77

Energy Management Feature79

Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts80

Vehicle Sensitive Mode80

Automatic Locking Mode81

How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode82

Safety Belt Extension Assembly83

Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime83

Reasons Most Often Given For Not Wearing Safety Belts85

One Time Disable86

Deactivating/Activating The Belt Minder Feature86

Safety Belt Maintenance88

Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)89

To Properly Position Yourself Away From The Air Bag90

Children And Air Bags91

How Does The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Work?92

The Srs Consists Of...93

Determining If The Srs System Is Operational93

Safety Restraints For Children94

Srs Difficulty Indication94

Disposal Of Air Bags And Air Bag Equipped Vehicles (Including Pretensioners)94

Children And Safety Belts95

Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats96

When Installing A Child Safety Seat97

Installing Child Safety Seats In Combination Lap And Shoulder Belt Seating Positions98

Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps100

Preparing To Start Your Vehicle104

Before Starting The Vehicle105

Starting The Engine107

Using The Engine Block Heater107

Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes108

Important Ventilating Information108

Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)109

Abs Warning Lamp110

Parking Brake111

Traction Control System Overview112

Automatic Transmission Operation114

Brake-Shift Interlock114

Roadside Emergencies115

Driving With An Automatic Overdrive Transmission With Console Gearshift And O/D Off Switch116

Driving With A 4–Speed Automatic Transmission116

Understanding Gearshift Positions117

Forced Downshifts119

Manual Transmission Operation120

Using The Clutch120

Recommended Shift Speeds121

Parking Your Vehicle121

Removing Key From Ignition123

Traction-Lok Axle123

Vehicle Loading123

Base Curb Weight123

Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)124

Gvwr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)124

Gcwr (Gross Combined Weight Rating)124

Trailer Towing125

Trailer Weight Range125

Preparing To Tow126

Safety Chains126

Trailer Brakes126

Trailer Lamps127

Driving While You Tow127

Servicing After Towing127

Trailer Towing Tips128

Recreational Towing (All Wheels On The Ground)128

All Rear Wheel Drive (Rwd) Vehicles128

Driving Through Water129

Getting Roadside Assistance130

Hazard Flasher131

Resetting The Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch131

Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color133

Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel133

Fuses Codes Table134

Power Distribution Box136

High-Current Fuses Codes Table137

Changing The Tires138

Temporary Spare Tire Information138

Tire Change Procedure139

Anti-Theft Lug Nuts141

Jump Starting Your Vehicle142

To Remove The Anti-Theft Lug Nut142

To Install The Anti-Theft Lug Nut142

Connecting The Jumper Cables143

Jump Starting Procedure145

Removing The Jumper Cables145

Wrecker Towing147

Maintenance And Care148

Service Recommendations148

Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle148

Working With The Engine Off148

Working With The Engine On149

Opening The Hood150

3.8L Ohv V6 Engine Compartment Components View151

4.6L Sohc V8 Engine Compartment Components View152

Checking The Engine Oil152

Adding Engine Oil154

Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations155

Checking And Adding Brake Fluid156

Clutch Adjustment157

Capacities And Specifications157

Windshield Washer Fluid158

Checking Engine Coolant158

Adding Engine Coolant160

If You Must Remove The Pressure Relief Cap Or Radiator Cap162

Engine Coolant Refill Procedure-3.8L V6 Engine163

Engine Coolant Refill Procedure-4.6L V8 Engine164

Recycled Engine Coolant165

Coolant Refill Capacity166

Severe Climates166

Checking And Adding Power Steering Fluid167

Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid168

Low Fluid Level169

Correct Fluid Level169

High Fluid Level170

Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels170

Checking And Adding Manual Transmission Fluid171

Windshield Wiper Blades Check175

Changing The Wiper Blades175

Uniform Tire Quality Grading176

Traction Aa A B C177

Temperature A B C177

Servicing Your Tires178

Checking The Tire Pressure178

Tire Rotation178

Replacing The Tires179

Snow Tires And Chains180

Fuel Information181

Guidelines When Handling Automotive Fuel182

Fuel Filler Cap183

When Fueling Your Vehicle183

Choosing The Right Fuel184

Octane Recommendations185

Fuel Quality185

Running Out Of Fuel186

Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy187

Measuring Techniques187

Filling The Tank187

Calculating Fuel Economy188

Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits189

Epa Window Sticker191

Emission Control System191

Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing192

Replacing Exterior Bulbs193

Replacing Headlamp Bulbs194

To Install The New Bulb195

Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs195

Replacing High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs196

Replacing Foglamp Bulbs197

Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs197

Replacing Tail Lamp/Backup Bulbs197

Interior Bulbs198

Using The Right Bulbs198

Headlamp Vertical Aim Adjustment199

Washing Your Vehicle200

Customer Assistance200

Underbody Cleaning201

Waxing Your Vehicle201

Repairing Paint Chips201

Cleaning The Wheels202

Cleaning Non-Painted Plastic Exterior Parts202

Cleaning Mirrors202

Cleaning The Exterior Lamps202

Cleaning The Windshield, Wiper Blades And Rear Window203

Convertible Top And Padded Molding Care203

Cleaning The Engine203

Cleaning The Instrument Panel205

Cleaning The Instrument Cluster Lens205

Cleaning Seats Equipped With Side Air Bags205

Cleaning And Maintaining The Safety Belts205

Cleaning Leather Seats206

Cleaning The Interior Fabric206

Motorcraft Part Numbers207

Refill Capacities207

Lubricant Specifications209

Vehicle Dimensions211

Identifying Your Vehicle212

Certification Label212

Vehicle Identification Number212

Engine Number212

Reporting Safety Defects228

Filling Station Information240

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