bulb FORD WINDSTAR 1997 1.G Owners Manual
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Instrumentation
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The Mechanical Cluster
[IS01400(ALL)12/95]
The following warning lights and gauges are on the Mechanical
Cluster. All of these indicators alert you to the status of vehicle
systems or possible problems with your vehicle. Some of the
lights listed are optional. The following section explains each of
the indicators.
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Warning and Indicator Lights
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Brake System Light
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The warning light for the brakes indicates two things Ð that
either the parking brake is on or not fully released, or that the
brake fluid level is low in the master cylinder reservoir. If the
fluid level is low, add fluid to the reservoir as defined under
the procedure in ªMaintenance and Care.º
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The brake system light
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The BRAKE light normally comes on when you turn the
ignition key to the ON or START position to verify that the
indicator bulb is working. If the light stays on or comes on
when the engine is running and after you have released the
parking brake fully, check the brake fluid.
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RWARNING
The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes may not be
working properly. Have the brakes checked immediately.
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Instrumentation
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The door ajar warning light
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Air Bag Readiness Light
[IS07500(ALL)12/95]
This light indicates that the Air Bag system is not functional
and needs to be serviced. The light illuminates for
approximately six seconds when the ignition is turned to the
ON position to verify that the indicator bulb is working. If the
light fails to illuminate, flashes continuously, or remains on,
have the air bag system serviced as soon as possible.
[IS07600(ALL)12/95]
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The air bag readiness light
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Turn Signal Indicator Lights
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See ªTurn Signalsº in theControls and Featureschapter of this
Owner Guide.
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The turn signal indicator lights
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Controls and Features
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The fog lamps act as a supplement to the low beam headlamps
under limited visibility conditions such as rain, snow, dust or
fog and operate only when the low beam headlamps are on.
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To maximize fog lamp bulb life, it is recommended that the fog
lamp switch be turned off after each use prior to turning off the
headlamps.
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To turn the fog lamps on, push the switch. An indicator light
will glow when the lamps are on.
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To turn off, push the switch again.
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ªHeadlamps Onº Alert Chime
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The ªheadlamps onº alert chime acts as an indicator that you
have left the headlamps or parking lights on. This continuous
chime will activate when the following conditions are present:
[CF12100(ALL)01/96]
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The headlamp and/or parking lamps are on
[CF12200(ALL)01/96]
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There is no key in the ignition
[CF12300(ALL)01/96]
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The driver's door is ajar (open)
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Daytime Running Light (DRL) System
(Canadian vehicles only)
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The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system is designed to turn
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced light output and
without illuminating the high beam indicator lamp in the
instrument panel. The DRL system operates when all of the
following conditions are met:
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the vehicle is ªrunningº
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the vehicle has a fully released parking brake
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the headlamp system is in the OFF position
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NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker when the engine
is turned on or off. This is a normal condition.
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Maintenance and Care
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Headlamp bulb removal
[MC35300(ALL)01/96]3.
Squeeze the bulb retaining clip toward the bulb until it
releases. Keep the clip.You must use it again to hold the
new bulb in place.
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[MC35400(ALL)01/96]4.
Carefully remove the bulb assembly from its socket by
gently pulling it rearward without turning.
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[MC35500(ALL)01/96]5.
Do not touch the bulb with your skin or you could shatter
the bulb. Always grasp the bulb assembly from the plastic
base.
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[MC35600(ALL)01/96]6.
Be sure that you have the proper replacement bulb ready
before you discard the burned out bulb.
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To install a bulb:
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With the flat side of the bulb's plastic base facing upward,
insert the glass end of the bulb into the socket. You may
need to turn the bulb left or right to line up the grooves in
the plastic base with the tabs in the socket. When the
grooves are aligned, push the bulb into the socket until the
plastic base contacts the rear of the socket. Do not touch the
glass with your fingers.
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Snap the retaining clip over the plastic base.
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Push the electrical connector into the rear of the plastic base
until it snaps, locking it into place.
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[MC36100(ALL)01/96]4.
Turn the headlamps on and make sure that they work
properly. If the headlamp was correctly aligned before you
changed bulbs, you should not need to align it again.
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Replacing the Taillamp Bulbs
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To remove a bulb:
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Open the liftgate.
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Remove two screws along top edge of taillamp lens.
[MC36600(ALL)01/96]3.
Grasp lens with fingers at point B and pull side of lens out
until snap attachment releases.
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Maintenance and Care
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Taillamp lens removal
[MC36800(ALL)01/96]4.
Grasp lens along liftgate opening edge and pull straight
rearward until snap attachment releases.
[MC36900(ALL)01/96]5.
Remove bulb and socket by twisting to unlock and pulling
straight out.
[MC37000(ALL)01/96]6.
Remove bulb from socket by pulling straight out from
socket.
[MC37100(ALL)01/96]
To install a taillamp bulb:
[MC37200(ALL)01/96]1.
Insert new bulb into socket by pushing bulb until it is locked
in position.
[MC37300(ALL)01/96]2.
Install socket into lamp by aligning socket to lamp and
turning clockwise until locked in place.
[MC37400(ALL)01/96]3.
Align pins along liftgate edge with holes in body and snap
attachment into retainer.
[MC37500(ALL)01/96]4.
Rock lens around on outer edge and snap in second snap
attachment.
[MC37600(ALL)01/96]5.
Replace two screws along top edge of lens.
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33-1/2 pica
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Light bulb locations
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Maintenance and Care
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Replacing The Fog Lamp Bulb
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To remove a bulb:
[MC38000(ALL)01/96]1.
Disconnect wiring connector from lamp.
[MC38100(ALL)01/96]2.
Rotate bulb and socket to remove from lamp.
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To install a bulb:
[MC38300(ALL)01/96]1.
Install bulb and socket into lamp and rotate.
[MC38400(ALL)01/96]2.
Connect wiring connector to lamp.
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Bulb replacement chart
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twenty-eight pica
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Index
Brake fluid...................... 289
brake warning light.................. 11
checking and adding................ 289
description..................... 289
specifications..................289, 335
Brakelamp, bulb replacement.............. 324
Brakes
adjustment..................... 223
anti-lock...................... 223
anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light....... 12
applying the brakes................. 225
brake warning light.................. 11
fluid, checking and adding.............. 289
fluid, refill capacities................ 289
fluid, specifications...............289, 335
front disc...................... 223
if brakes do not grip well.............. 225
lubricant specifications................ 335
master cylinder................... 289
new brake linings................... 4
noise......................223, 225
parking...................... 226
power braking................... 223
servicing....................225, 289
stopping distances................225, 242
when storing your vehicle.............. 338
Brake-shift interlock.................. 229
Break-in period..................... 4
Brights (high beams)................... 18
Built-in child seat, operation.............. 188
Bulbs, replacing
headlamps..................... 322
specifications.................... 328
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