instrument panel FORD BRONCO 1988 User Guide
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The defroster turns off automatically after
approximately 10 minutes. If the window is not
clear, turn on the defroster again. It will also
automatically shut off any time the FORD BRONCO 1988 User Guide 98
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The defroster turns off automatically after
approximately 10 minutes. If the window is not
clear, turn on the defroster again. It will also
automatically shut off any time the](/img/11/57754/w960_57754-99.png)
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The defroster turns off automatically after
approximately 10 minutes. If the window is not
clear, turn on the defroster again. It will also
automatically shut off any time the engine is
shut off.
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[IP13400(B )03/94]
NOTE: Never use sharp instruments or
window cleaners with abrasives to
clean the inside of your rear window.
If you do, you may damage the heating
elements that are bonded to the inside
of the rear window and cause damage
to the rear window defroster.
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The Interior and Exterior Lights
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Turning On the Exterior Lights
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To turn on your headlamps, parking lamps,
marker lamps, and tail lamps, use the headlamp
switch to the left of the steering column.
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1. Pull the headlamp control knob toward you
to the first position. Parking lamps, tail
lamps and marker lamps are now on.
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2. Pull the headlamp control knob toward you
to the outer position. Headlamps are now on
in addition to the above.
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3. Rotate the knob when it is in an on position
to brighten or dim the instrument panel
lamps. Rotate fully counterclockwise to
operate courtesy and cargo lamps.
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NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker
when the vehicle is turned on or off.
This is a normal condition.
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RWARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL FORD BRONCO 1988 User Guide 100
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NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker
when the vehicle is turned on or off.
This is a normal condition.
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RWARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL](/img/11/57754/w960_57754-101.png)
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NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker
when the vehicle is turned on or off.
This is a normal condition.
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RWARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
will not illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps
at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
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Lighting Up the Instrument Panel and the
Interior of Your Vehicle
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The instrument panel lights can be turned on by
pulling the headlamp switch toward you to
either the first or outer position. You can
brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by
rotating the headlamp switch knob.
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Cargo, Courtesy and Dome Lamps
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Rear cargo lamps, equipped with an
ON/OFF/DOOR switch will light when the
doors are closed and the switch is in the ON
position.
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Rear cargo lamp with rear headliner
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The interior/courtesy lamp is automatically
turned on when the driver or passenger door is
opened. Turning the headlamp switch fully
counterclockwise will operate the interior lamp
when the doors are closed.
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Cleaning the Instrument Panel Lens
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Clean the instrument panel lens with a soft cloth
and a glass cleaner, such as Ford Ultra-Clear
Spray Glass Clean FORD BRONCO 1988 User Guide 103 %
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Cleaning the Instrument Panel Lens
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Clean the instrument panel lens with a soft cloth
and a glass cleaner, such as Ford Ultra-Clear
Spray Glass Clean](/img/11/57754/w960_57754-104.png)
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Cleaning the Instrument Panel Lens
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Clean the instrument panel lens with a soft cloth
and a glass cleaner, such as Ford Ultra-Clear
Spray Glass Cleaner, or equivalent. Do not use
paper towel or an abrasive cleaner to clean the
lens as these may cause scratches.
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Cleaning the Interior Lamps
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Your interior dome lamps and map lamps are
plastic and should be cleaned with a mild
detergent diluted in water. Rinse them with clear
water.
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Turn signal lever and functions
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If the turn indicator light in the instrument
panel does not illuminate or remains on (do FORD BRONCO 1988 User Guide 106
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Turn signal lever and functions
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If the turn indicator light in the instrument
panel does not illuminate or remains on (do](/img/11/57754/w960_57754-106.png)
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Turn signal lever and functions
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If the turn indicator light in the instrument
panel does not illuminate or remains on (doesn't
flash) when you signal a turn, the turn signaling
system is malfunctioning. Have this condition
corrected as soon as possible, but make sure that
you use the accepted hand signals in the
meantime.
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High Beams
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To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp
control knob to the headlamp ON position and
push the turn signal lever away from you until
it latches. When the high beams are ON, the
high beam indicator light on the instrument
panel comes on.
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To turn off the high beams, pull the lever
toward you until it latches. The high beam
indicator light turns off.
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Interval wiper on turn signal lever
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To set the interval wipers, rotate the knob at the
end of the turn signal lever towar FORD BRONCO 1988 User Guide 108
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Interval wiper on turn signal lever
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To set the interval wipers, rotate the knob at the
end of the turn signal lever towar](/img/11/57754/w960_57754-108.png)
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Interval wiper on turn signal lever
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To set the interval wipers, rotate the knob at the
end of the turn signal lever toward or away
from the instrument panel to the interval
operation you desire.
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Windshield Washer
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To clean the windshield, push in the end of the
wiper knob. For a constant spray, keep the knob
pushed in. After you release the knob, the
wipers operate for two to three cycles before
turning off (if wipers were off) or returning to
HI, LO, or the interval setting selected.
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Do not try to clean the windshield when the
washer fluid container is empty or activate the
washers at any time for more than 15 seconds
continuously. This could damage the washer
pump system.
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Windows
[FV22000(B )05/90]
Tailgate Window
[FV22101(B )05/91]
The switch to operate the tailgate window is on
the instrument panel to the left of the steering
column next to FORD BRONCO 1988 User Guide 126
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Windows
[FV22000(B )05/90]
Tailgate Window
[FV22101(B )05/91]
The switch to operate the tailgate window is on
the instrument panel to the left of the steering
column next to](/img/11/57754/w960_57754-125.png)
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Windows
[FV22000(B )05/90]
Tailgate Window
[FV22101(B )05/91]
The switch to operate the tailgate window is on
the instrument panel to the left of the steering
column next to the master lighting switch. With
the ignition in the ON or ACC position, move
the switch down to lower the window and move
it up to raise the window. You can also operate
the tailgate window by using the key from the
outside of the tailgate.
[FV22201(B )05/90]
RWARNING
When driving your vehicle make sure that
the tailgate door and window are closed
to prevent exhaust fumes from being
drawn into the vehicle. This will also
prevent passengers and cargo from falling
out.
[FV22301(B )02/92]
If you must drive with the rear window open:
[FV22401(B )03/95]
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Adjust your climate control system to force
outside air into your vehicle.
[FV22501(B )02/92]
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Completely open the outside air vents if your
vehicle is so equipped.
[FV22601(B )02/92]
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You can prevent the tailgate from accidentally
opening by raising the glass one inch from
the fully opened position.
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Power Point Electrical Outlet
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The power point outlet is located on the
instrument panel to the right of the shift lever.
This outlet should be used in FORD BRONCO 1988 User Guide 148
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Power Point Electrical Outlet
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The power point outlet is located on the
instrument panel to the right of the shift lever.
This outlet should be used in](/img/11/57754/w960_57754-147.png)
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Power Point Electrical Outlet
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The power point outlet is located on the
instrument panel to the right of the shift lever.
This outlet should be used in place of the
cigarette lighter for optional electrical accessories.
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NOTE: Do not use the cigarette lighter in
place of the power point.
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Power point electrical outlet
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To access the outlet, lift up the hinged cover.
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P (Park)
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Always come to a complete stop before you shift
into P (Park). This position locks the
transmission and prevents the rear wheels from
turning FORD BRONCO 1988 User Guide 181
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P (Park)
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Always come to a complete stop before you shift
into P (Park). This position locks the
transmission and prevents the rear wheels from
turning](/img/11/57754/w960_57754-180.png)
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P (Park)
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Always come to a complete stop before you shift
into P (Park). This position locks the
transmission and prevents the rear wheels from
turning. To securely latch the gearshift in the P
(Park) position, pull it toward you, push it
completely counterclockwise against the stop,
and then push it toward the instrument panel.
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The gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) if
you cannot rotate it in a clockwise direction
without lifting it toward you.
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RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure that the gearshift is securely
latched in P (Park).
[DR10725(B F )05/95]
When the transfer case is in the N (Neutral)
position, the engine and transmission are
disconnected from the rest of the driveline.
Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the
automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the
manual transmission is in gear.
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RWARNING
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the transfer case in the N (Neutral)
position. Always set the parking brake
fully and turn off the ignition when
leaving the vehicle.
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RWARNING
Never leave your vehicle unattended
while it is running.
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Touch Drive system indicator lights
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A 4x4 indicator light and a LOW RANGE
indicator light are located at the lower right of
the instrument cluster. In FORD BRONCO 1988 User Guide 197
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Touch Drive system indicator lights
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A 4x4 indicator light and a LOW RANGE
indicator light are located at the lower right of
the instrument cluster. In](/img/11/57754/w960_57754-196.png)
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Touch Drive system indicator lights
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A 4x4 indicator light and a LOW RANGE
indicator light are located at the lower right of
the instrument cluster. In addition, two small
amber lights are located near the Touch Drive
system buttons. The amber light to the left of the
4x4 button will light up at the same time as the
4x4 instrument panel light. The amber light to
the left of the LOW RANGE light will light up
at the same time as the instrument panel LOW
RANGE light.
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Two Wheel Drive mode Ð Neither the 4x4
nor the LOW RANGE lights are lit.
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4x4 mode Ð Only the 4x4 light is lit.
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4x4 LOW RANGE mode Ð Both the 4x4 and
LOW RANGE lights are lit.
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To shift from Two-Wheel Drive to 4x4:
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To shift into 4x4, push the 4x4 button located on
the instrument panel. This shift can be done at a
stop or at speeds up to 55 miles per hour
(88 km/h). When the vehicle is driven, the
automatic locking hubs will engage. If the
vehicle is stopped while in 4x4 and the vehicle
direction is reversed from the previous direction,
the automatic locking hubs will momentarily
disengage and reengage. The automatic locking
hubs may click as they automatically engage in
the new direction.
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For example:
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If you were driving the vehicle forward in
4x4, the automatic locking hubs will
disengage the next time the vehicle is driven
in reverse FORD BRONCO 1988 User Guide 199
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For example:
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[DR18110(B F )06/94]
If you were driving the vehicle forward in
4x4, the automatic locking hubs will
disengage the next time the vehicle is driven
in reverse](/img/11/57754/w960_57754-198.png)
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For example:
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If you were driving the vehicle forward in
4x4, the automatic locking hubs will
disengage the next time the vehicle is driven
in reverse in Two-Wheel Drive for
approximately 10 feet (3 meters) in a straight
line.
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[DR18140(B F )06/94]
If you were driving the vehicle in reverse in
4x4, the automatic locking hubs will
disengage the next time the vehicle is driven
forward in Two-Wheel Drive for
approximately 10 feet (3 meters) in a straight
line.
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Operating in two-wheel drive mode with the
hubs locked increases fuel consumption, noise,
vibration, and wear. For prolonged two-wheel
drive operation on dry pavement, disengagement
of the automatic locking hubs, which is not
required for two-wheel drive operation, stops all
movement of front-wheel drive components
while operating in two-wheel drive.
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To shift from 4x4 to 4x4 LOW RANGE:
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Stop the vehicle and place the automatic
transmission in NEUTRAL or depress the clutch
on vehicles with a manual transmission. Push
the LOW RANGE button on the instrument
panel to shift the transfer case from 4x4 to 4x4
LOW RANGE. Both the 4x4 and LOW RANGE
lights are now lit.
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[DR18300(B F )08/94]
NOTE: The vehicle must already be in 4x4
before pushing the Low Range Button.
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