headlamp FORD WINDSTAR 1997 1.G User Guide

Maintenance and Care
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[MC31700(ALL)03/96
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How to Prepare Your Vehicle for
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
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[MC31800(ALL)07/96]
In some localities it may become a legal requirement to pass an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the On-Board Diagnostic
(OBD) II system. If the vehicle's powertrain system or its battery
has just been serviced, the OBD II system is reset to a not ready
for I/M testing condition. To prepare for I/M testing, the law
specifies that additional mixed city and highway driving is
required to complete the check of the OBD II system.
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[MC31825(ALL)07/96]
The driving modes required to reach the ready condition consist
of a minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving as
described below:
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[MC32000(ALL)07/96]
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At least twenty minutes driving in stop and go, city type
traffic with at least four idle periods.
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[MC32100(ALL)07/96]
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At least ten minutes of driving on an expressway or
highway.
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[MC32200(ALL)07/96]
Before completing the above driving modes, the engine must be
warmed up and at operating temperature. Once started, the
vehicle must not be turned off during these driving modes.
[MC33200(ALL)01/96]
Lights
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[MC33300(ALL)01/96]
It is a good idea to check the operation of the following lights
frequently:
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[MC33400(ALL)01/96]
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headlamps
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[MC33500(ALL)01/96]
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tail lamps
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[MC33600(ALL)01/96]
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brakelamps
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[MC33700(ALL)01/96]
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hazard flasher
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[MC33800(ALL)01/96]
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turn signals
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[MC33900(ALL)05/96]
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license plate lamps
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[MC34000(ALL)01/96]
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fog lamps
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Maintenance and Care
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[MC35200(ALL)01/96]
17-1/2 pica
art:0050182-A
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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[MC35700(ALL)01/96]
To install a bulb:
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[MC35800(ALL)01/96]1.
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.
[MC35900(ALL)01/96]2.
Snap the retaining clip over the plastic base.
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[MC36000(ALL)01/96]3.
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
[MC36300(ALL)01/96]
To remove a bulb:
[MC36400(ALL)01/96]1.
Open the liftgate.
[MC36500(ALL)01/96]2.
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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Anti-theft system (continued)
triggering...................144, 146
warning light..................... 39
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board)......... 344
Assistance (see Customer assistance).......... 341
Audio system (see Electronic sound system)........ 41
Autolamp system (see Headlamps)........... 115
Autolock (see Keyless entry).............. 143
Automatic transaxle
driving with.................... 228
fluid, adding..................298±299
fluid, checking................... 298
fluid, refill capacities................ 334
fluid, specification.................. 335
B
Backing up...................... 230
Basic vehicle warranty.................. 3
Battery
acid, treating emergencies............273, 301
battery saver.................... 139
charging system warning light............. 15
how to service................... 300
jumping a disabled battery.............. 272
maintenance-free.................. 300
proper disposal, recycling.............. 301
servicing...................... 300
when storing your vehicle.............. 338
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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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C
Canada, customer assistance.............. 349
Canada, warranty information.............. 3
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP) . . . 349
Capacities for refilling fluids.............. 334
Carbon monoxide in exhaust.............. 220
Cargo net....................... 134
Car seats for children (see Child safety seats)...... 200
Cassette tape player (see Electronic
sound system)............. 54,58,71,75
Catalytic converter.................. 318
CD player (see Electronic sound system).......... 47
Chains, tires..................... 308
Changing a tire.................... 259
Charging system warning light.............. 15
Childproof locks.................... 122
Child safety restraints................. 186
built-in child seat.................. 188
child safety belts.................. 199
child safety seats.................. 200
Child safety seats
and air bags..................181, 200
attaching with tether straps............. 211
automatic locking mode (retractor).......... 200
built-in child seat.................. 188
in front seat..................181, 200
in rear outboard seat................ 200
in rear seat..................... 200
tether anchorage hardware.............. 211
Chime
headlamps on.................... 97
safety belt...................... 12
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Index
Cleaning your vehicle................. 329
CD player and discs.................. 51
chrome and aluminum parts............. 330
exterior....................... 329
exterior lamps................... 331
fabric....................... 332
headlamps..................... 331
instrument panel.................81,330
instrument panel lens................ 331
interior....................... 332
interior lamps.................... 331
plastic parts.................... 330
polishing...................... 329
rustproofing.................... 330
safety belts..................... 330
tail lamps..................... 331
upholstery and interior trim............. 332
washing...................... 329
waxing....................... 329
wheels....................... 332
Climate control system
air conditioning.................... 81
heating........................ 81
Clock...................... 47,62,77
Cold engine starting.................. 218
Combination lap and shoulder belts........... 170
Compact disc player (see Electronic sound system) . . . 42, 47
Compact disc radio (see Electronic sound system)..... 42
Console, description.................. 131
Controls, mirrors................... 129
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding................ 292
drain and flush................... 296
preparing for storage................ 338
proper solution................... 294
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Index
Gearshift (continued)
positions...................... 228
shifting the gears.................. 228
shift-lock...................... 229
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 236
definition....................235, 245
driving with a heavy load.............. 245
location...................... 235
H
Hazard flashers.................... 108
Headlamps
aiming....................... 322
autolamp system.................. 115
bulb specification.................. 328
checking alignment................. 322
cleaning...................... 331
daytime running lights................. 97
flashing...................... 103
high beam..................... 103
replacing bulbs................... 322
turning on and off.................. 95
warning chime.................... 97
Head restraints.................... 154
Heated mirrors.................... 131
Heating
manual heating and air conditioning system....... 81
rear seat controls................... 91
High beams
indicator light..................... 18
operation...................... 103
Hitch......................... 238
Hood
latch location.................... 281
lubrication specifications............... 335
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Index
K
Keyless entry system
autolock...................... 143
locking and unlocking doors............. 138
programming entry code............... 137
Keys
positions of the ignition............... 100
removing key from the ignition............ 101
stuck in lock position................ 101
L
Lamps
autolamp delay system............... 115
bulb replacement specifications chart......... 328
daytime running light system............. 97
dome lamps.................... 117
flashing the lamps.................. 103
fog lamps...................... 96
hazard flashers................... 108
headlamps...................... 95
high beams..................... 103
illuminated entry system............... 143
illuminated mirrors................. 120
instrument panel, dimming............... 98
interior lamps..................... 98
map lamps..................... 117
trailer....................... 238
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal)......... 102
Lap belts....................... 178
Liftgate........................ 132
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag........................ 17
anti-lock brakes (ABS)................. 12
anti-theft....................... 39
brake........................ 11
charging system.................... 15
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Transaxle
automatic operation................. 228
fluid, checking and adding (automatic)........ 298
lubricant specifications................ 335
Transaxle control switch................ 231
Transmitter (see Remote entry)............. 139
Trip odometer..................... 22
Turn signal
indicator lights.................. 17,102
lever........................ 102
U
Used engine oil, disposal............288, 295, 300
V
Vanity mirror..................... 120
Variable interval wipers................ 104
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).......... 343
Vehicle loading
calculating the load................. 236
understanding loading information.......... 245
Vehicle storage.................... 336
Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control)....... 81
Viscosity (see Engine oil)................ 286
Visor (see Sunvisor).................. 120
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge)........... 15
W
Warning chimes
headlamps on.................... 97
safety belt...................... 12
Warning lights (see Lights)................ 7
Warranties....................... 3
basic......................... 3
Canada....................... 3
radio......................... 80
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