FORD WINDSTAR 1996 1.G Owners Manual

Warning Lights and Gauges
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Oil Pressure Light
[LG11005(ALL)06/94]
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The oil pressure light
[LG11010(ALL)11/93]
This light indicates the engine's oil pressure, not the oil level.
However, if your engine's oil level is low, it could affect the oil
pressure. The light will come on briefly during the display
self-test every time you turn your key to the ON position. The
light will go off when the key is turned to the START position.
The light should stay off when the self-test is done if the engine
is running with normal oil pressure. If the light comes on while
the engine is running, you have lost oil pressure and continued
operation will cause severe engine damage.
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[LG11020(ALL)03/95]
If you lose engine oil pressure:
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[LG11030(ALL)03/95]1.
Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
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[LG11040(ALL)11/94]2.
Shut off the engine immediately. If you do not stop the
engine as soon as safely possible, severe engine damage
could result.
[LG11050(ALL)06/94]3.
Check the engine's oil level. (See ªChecking and Adding
Engine Oilº in theServicing Your Vehiclechapter of this
Owner Guide.) If you do not follow these instructions, you
or others could be injured. To ensure an accurate reading,
your vehicle should be on level ground.
[LG11060(ALL)10/93]4.
If the level is low, add only as much oil as necessary before
you start the engine again. Do not overfill. Do not operate
the engine if the light is on regardless of the oil level.
Contact your nearest dealer for further service.
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[LG11111(ALL)01/93]
Door Ajar Warning Light
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[LG11121(ALL)08/94]
If the ignition switch is in the ON position and any door or the
liftgate is not completely closed, the light will illuminate.
[LG11126(ALL)06/94]
If the light illuminates, safely stop the vehicle and check and
close all doors until the light turns off.
[LG11131(ALL)11/93]
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The door ajar warning light
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[LG11231(ALL)01/95]
High Beam Light
[LG11241(ALL)10/93]
This light comes on when the headlamps are turned to high
beam or when the high beams are flashed. If your vehicle is
equipped with Daytime Running Lights (Canadian vehicles
only) and the headlamps are on when the high beams are
flashed, the high beam indicator will not light.
[LG11251(ALL)11/93]
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The high beam indicator light
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Warning Lights and Gauges
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% [LG11255(ALL)03/94]
Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning Light
[LG11257(ALL)11/93]
This light indicates that the level of your washer fluid is low,
and you have to add more fluid. This light comes on briefly
after you turn your ignition key from the START to the ON
position. If the washer fluid is low, a one second chime will
sound and the light will remain on for 60 seconds. If the washer
fluid is not low, the light should turn off a few seconds after
the engine has started. The light and chime also come on if the
washer fluid is low when you use your windshield washers.
[LG11258(ALL)03/94]
The washer fluid is only checked when the engine is started or
the windshield washers are in operation. The light will not
come on if the fluid level becomes low while you are driving
unless you turn on the windshield washers.
[LG11260(ALL)12/93]
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The low windshield washer indicator light
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[LG11265(ALL)06/95]
Speed Control Indicator
[LG11270(ALL)05/95]
A SPEED CONTROL light is displayed in the optional electronic
instrument cluster when the speed control system is engaged.
The display will turn off when the brake pedal is pressed or if
speed control is shut off.
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[LG11275(ALL)05/95]
This display does not indicate any problems with the speed
control, but is simply a convenient way of knowing when it is
active.
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[LG11285(ALL)12/93]
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The speed control light
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[LG11301(ALL)04/95]
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
[LG11310(ALL)12/93]
See ªTurn Signalsº in theSteering Column Controlschapter of
this Owner Guide.
[LG11320(ALL)12/93]
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The turn signal indicator lights
[LG11331(ALL)03/94]
If one or both of your turn signal indicators does not light up
or remains on continuously when you signal a turn, have the
turn signaling system serviced as soon as possible.
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Warning Lights and Gauges
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% [LG11351(ALL)10/93]
Hazard Flasher Indicator Light
[LG11371(ALL)03/94]
This light flashes when you turn on the hazard flashers. If your
ignition is ON, the turn signal indicator lights in the electronic
cluster will flash in time with the hazard flashers.
[LG11385(ALL)08/94]
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Electronic Gauges
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[LG11500(ALL)01/95]
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
[LG11550(ALL)06/94]
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Engine coolant temperature gauge
[LG11600(ALL)02/94]
This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine's coolant, not
the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level or
mixture, the gauge indication will not be accurate. The gauge is
identified by a thermometer symbol, an ªHº (hot), and a ªCº
(cold). The ªNORMº indicates the normal operating range. The
bars will move into the normal operating range as the engine
coolant warms up. It is acceptable for the bars to fluctuate
within the normal operating range under normal driving
conditions. Under certain driving conditions, such as heavy stop
and go traffic, or driving up hills in hot weather, the gauge may
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94indicate at the top of the NORMAL band. This is also
acceptable.
[LG11700(ALL)04/95]
If, under any circumstances, the bars move above the NORMAL
band, the temperature symbol will flash and a chime will sound
to alert the driver that the engine coolant is overheating and
continued operation may cause engine damage.
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[LG11800(ALL)01/95]
If your engine coolant overheats:
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[LG11900(ALL)03/95]1.
Pull off the road as soon as it is safely possible.
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[LG12000(ALL)03/95]2.
Turn off the engine. If you do not stop the engine as soon as
safely possible, severe engine damage could result.
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[LG12100(ALL)05/95]3.
Let the engine cool.DO NOT REMOVE COOLANT
SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL THE ENGINE IS COOL.
[LG12200(ALL)11/93]4.
Check the coolant level following the instructions on
checking and adding coolant to your engine in this Owner
Guide. Seeengine coolantin the index. If you do not follow
these instructions, you or others could be injured.
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[LG12300(ALL)01/95]
If the coolant continues to overheat, have the coolant system
serviced.
[LG12400(ALL)06/94]
If the temperature gauge displays only the top two and bottom
two bars, the temperature indication system is indicating that it
requires servicing. Take the vehicle to a dealership for service as
soon as possible.
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[LG12600(ALL)01/95]
Fuel Gauge
[LG12700(ALL)03/94]
The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel you have
in the fuel tank. The number of bars illuminated in the display
indicates fuel level. Your ignition must be in the ON position to
read the fuel gauge. Read the fuel level at the top bar that is lit.
When only one bar on the gauge is lit, the fuel pump symbol
on the gauge will flash to warn you of a low fuel level
condition.
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[LG12800(ALL)10/93]
If the fuel gauge displays only the top two bars and bottom two
bars, or if the Distance to Empty function in the fuel computer
displays CO or CS, you must have the fuel indication system
serviced.
[LG12900(ALL)10/93]
Turn your ignition to OFF while fueling to obtain an accurate
fuel gauge indication. If you do not turn your ignition off, the
fuel gauge will not display the new fuel level immediately, but
will slowly increase to the correct value.
[LG13000(ALL)03/94]
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The fuel gauge
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[LG13100(ALL)01/95]
Speedometer
[LG13200(ALL)08/94]
The electronic speedometer in the left center of the cluster has
two displays that indicate how fast your vehicle is moving in
miles or kilometers per hour. Press the fuel computer E/M
(English/Metric) button to switch between MPH and km/h. The
main digital speedometer indicates speed up to 120 MPH
(199 km/h). The secondary bar graph speedometer indicates
approximate speed up to 120 MPH in steps of 4 MPH
(180 km/h in steps of 6 km/h). The bar graph speedometer
shows your approximate speed relative to the full scale, and it
gives you a visual indication of how fast your speed is changing
when you accelerate or decelerate.
[LG13300(ALL)10/93]
Your vehicle may not actually be able to travel at the maximum
speeds indicated by the speedometer due to a speed limiter in
the Electronic Engine Control module. The purpose of the
limiter is to maintain vehicle speed below a specified limit to
ensure safe vehicle operation.
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[LG13400(ALL)11/93]
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The speedometer and odometer
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[LG13500(ALL)01/95]
Odometer
[LG13600(ALL)06/94]
The odometer displays the total number of miles or kilometers
your vehicle has been driven. Press the fuel computer E/M
(English/Metric) button to switch between miles and kilometers.
[LG13700(ALL)10/93]
If the electronic cluster is replaced and the mileage on the old
odometer is unknown, the replacement cluster will be set to
zero miles (kilometers), and the circle ªSº symbol to the left of
the odometer will be lit to indicate that a service cluster has
been installed. A label showing the estimated mileage will then
be attached to the door pillar. If the actual mileage can be
verified, an authorized service center can program the correct
mileage into the replacement cluster, and the circled ªSº will
not be lit.
[LG13800(ALL)10/93]
If the odometer displays the word ªError,º have your vehicle
serviced.
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[LG13900(ALL)02/95]
Tachometer
[LG14000(ALL)10/93]
The electronic bar graph tachometer in the right center of the
cluster displays the approximate engine speed in revolutions per
minute (RPM). Each bar on the display represents 200 RPM.
[LG14100(ALL)11/93]
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The tachometer
% [LG16000(ALL)10/93]
Fuel Computer
[LG16100(ALL)11/93]
The Electronic Cluster Fuel Computer display is located under
the tachometer and consists of a menu and a digital display.
The fuel computer can display five different functions. They are:
[LG16150(ALL)10/93]
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Trip distance
[LG16200(ALL)10/93]
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Instantaneous fuel economy
[LG16250(ALL)10/93]
n
Average fuel economy
[LG16300(ALL)10/93]
n
Distance to empty
[LG16350(ALL)10/93]
n
Average speed
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[LG16500(ALL)10/93]
Fuel Computer Buttons
[LG16600(ALL)10/93]
The fuel computer functions are controlled by the three buttons
located to the right of the electronic cluster:
[LG16650(ALL)11/93]
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The fuel computer buttons
% [LG16700(ALL)10/93]
SELECT Ð The SELECT button lets you choose the function
displayed by the fuel computer. Each time you press the
SELECT button, the fuel computer points to the next choice on
the menu. After it reaches the last choice, it returns to the top
of the menu.
% [LG16800(ALL)10/93]
E/M Ð The E/M button lets you switch the fuel computer
functions and the speedometer and odometer displays between
English and metric units. The displays remain in the chosen
units until you switch them again, even after you turn off the
vehicle and restart it.
% [LG16900(ALL)03/94]
RESET Ð The RESET button lets you reset or initialize the fuel
computer function that is displayed. Only TRIP DISTANCE,
AVERAGE ECONOMY, and AVERAGE SPEED can be reset.
[LG16950(ALL)12/93]
Any time one of the fuel computer buttons is pressed, a short
chime will sound.
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