clock FORD WINDSTAR 2000 2.G Owner's Manual

Fuel Filler Cap
Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1/8 turn on/off
feature.
When fueling your vehicle:
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn until it
stops.
3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe.
4. To install the cap, align the tabs on the cap with the notches on the
filler pipe.
5. Turn the filler cap clockwise 1/8 of a turn until it stops.
If the ªService Engine Soon/Check Engineº indicator comes on and stays
on when you start the engine, the fuel filler cap may not be properly
installed. Turn off the engine, remove the fuel filler cap, align the cap
properly and reinstall it.
If you must replace the fuel filler cap, replace it with a fuel filler
cap that is designed for your vehicle. The customer warranty may
be void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if the
correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is not used.
The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is
venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops
before completely removing the fuel filler cap. Otherwise, fuel may
spray out and injure you or others.
If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap, excessive pressure or
vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause
the fuel system to work improperly in a collision, which may result in
possible personal injury.
Choosing the right fuel
Use only UNLEADED FUEL. The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law
and could damage your vehicle.
Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can damage critical fuel system
components.
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Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they will be replaced immediately. If a
bulb is removed for an extended period of time, contaminants may enter
the lamp housings and affect performance.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
To remove the headlamp bulb:
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position, then open the hood.
Note size and location of retainer
pins for installation.
2. At the back of the headlamp, pull
two retainer pins up to release the
headlamp assembly.
3. Pull headlamp assembly forward
disengaging the lamp from the rear
retainer to expose the back of the
bulb.
4. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb by pulling
rearward.
5. Remove the bulb retaining ring by
rotating it counterclockwise (when
viewed from the rear) to free it
from the bulb socket, and slide the
ring off the plastic base. Keep the
ring to retain the new bulb.
6. Without turning, remove the old
bulb from its socket by gently
pulling it straight back out of the
lamp assembly.
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To install the new bulb:
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of
children's reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the headlamps are operated.
1. With the flat side of the new bulb's plastic base facing upward, insert
the glass end of the bulb into the lamp assembly. Turn the bulb left or
right to align the grooves in the plastic base with the tabs in the lamp
assembly. When the grooves are aligned, push the bulb into the lamp
assembly until the plastic base contacts the rear of the lamp assembly.
2. Install the bulb retaining ring over the plastic base until it contacts the
rear of the socket by rotating clockwise until you feel a ªstop.º
3. Connect the electrical connector into the rear of the plastic base until
it snaps, locking it into position.
4. Install the headlamp on vehicle by aligning the lamp with the rear
retainer, push rearward and secure with two retainer pins.
5. Turn the headlamps on and make sure they work properly. If the
headlamp was correctly aligned before you changed the bulb, you should
not need to align it again.
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Replacing front parking/turn signal bulbs
Note size and location of retainer
pins for installation.
1. At the back of the headlamp, pull
two retainer pins up to release the
headlamp assembly.
2. Pull headlamp assembly forward
disengaging the lamp from the rear
retainer to expose the back of the
bulb.
3. Remove bulb socket by turning it
counterclockwise, then slide it out
of the lamp assembly.
4. Carefully pull bulb straight out of
the socket and push in the new
bulb.
5. To complete installation, follow
removal procedure in the reverse
order.
Replacing tail lamp/backup lamp bulbs
1. Open the liftgate to expose the
tail lamp assemblies.
2. Remove the two screws from the
lamp assembly.
3. Carefully remove the lamp
assembly by pulling it rearward
about 45 degrees.
4. Rotate bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove from
lamp assembly.
5. Pull bulb straight out of socket and push in new bulb.
6. To complete installation, follow the removal procedure in the reverse
order.
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AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
Your vehicle is equipped with a Vehicle Headlamp Aim Device (VHAD)
on each headlamp body. Each headlamp may be properly aimed in the
horizontal direction (left/right) and the vertical position (up/down).
A non-zero bubble reading does not necessarily indicate out-of-aim
headlamps. If your vehicle is not positioned on a level surface, the slope
will be included in the level indicator. Therefore, vertical headlamp
adjustment should be performed only when beam direction appears to be
incorrect.
You will need one E8 Torx socket to make the adjustments.
If the vehicle has been in an accident, the vehicle's front structure
should be properly aligned before aiming the headlamps.
Horizontal aim adjustment
1. Park the vehicle on a level
surface
2. With the hood open, locate the
horizontal indicator and the
adjusting screw on the inner top of
the headlamp.
3. The ªIº and ªOº on the yellow
ring refer to the directional change
(inboard or outboard of vehicle) of
the horizontal aim.
²For the left-hand (driver's side)
headlamp, turning the adjusting
screw clockwise will change the
aim outboard (left), and turning
the adjusting screw
counterclockwise will change the
aim inboard (right).
²For the right-hand (passenger side) headlamp, turning the adjusting
screw clockwise will change the aim outboard (right), and turning the
adjusting screw counterclockwise will change the aim inboard (left).
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Clock ..................................41,49,60
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................23
Console ......................................104
overhead ....................................99
Controls
power seat ...............................121
Coolant
checking and adding ..............211
refill capacities .................215,255
specifications ...................256,257
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................82
Cupholder(s) .............................122
Customer Assistance ................180
Ford accessories
for your vehicle ......................267
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................260
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............266
Getting roadside assistance ...180
Getting the
service you need ....................260
Ordering additional
owner's literature ...................271
The Dispute
Settlement Board ...................263
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............266
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................26
Defrost
rear window ..............................37
Dipstick
automatic
transmission fluid ...................218
engine oil .................................206
Doors
door ajar warning .....................12
lubricant specifications ..........256
power sliding ..........................101Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................173
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................197
Emission control system ..........239
Engine ........................................257
check engine/
service engine soon light .........11
cleaning ...................................250
coolant .....................................211
idle speed control ...................223
lubrication
specifications ...................256,257
refill capacities ........................255
service points ...................205,206
starting after a collision .........181
Engine block heater .................163
Engine oil ..................................206
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................206
checking and adding ..............206
dipstick ....................................206
filter, specifications .........209,254
recommendations ...................209
refill capacities ........................255
specifications ...................256,257
Exhaust fumes ..........................164
Floor mats .................................104
Fluid capacities .........................255
Fuel ............................................230
calculating fuel economy ..24,235
cap ...........................................233
capacity ...................................255
choosing the right fuel ...........233
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................238
detergent in fuel .....................235
filling your vehicle
with fuel ....................230,233,235
filter, specifications .........235,254
fuel pump shut-off switch .....181
Index
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