brake FORD E SERIES 1996 4.G User Guide

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4. Check the coolant level following the
instructions on checking and adding coolant
to your engine, seeEngine Coolantin the
Index. If you do not follow these
instructions, you or others could be injured.
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For instructions on checking and adding coolant
to your engine, seeEngine coolantin the Index. If
you do not follow these instructions, you or
others could be injured.
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Engine coolant temperature gauge
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Speedometer
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The speedometer tells you how many miles
(kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving.
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Your vehicle contains a speedometer which
receives its input from the Anti-Lock brake
sensor. The speedometer is also used to provide
a speed signal for correct operation of the
vehicle's Powertrain Control Module (PCM),
electronic transmission, and speed control (if so
equipped). Because of this, it is very
IMPORTANT to change the speedometer's
internal conversion constant if the size of the
tires on the vehicle is changed. Changing the
conversion constant to the proper value when
the tires are changed will also ensure that the
speedometer retains the original factory-set
accuracy. NOTE: The conversion constant can
only be changedsix timesonce the vehicle
leaves the factory. Your Ford dealership service
personnel can change the conversion constant.
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Headlamp switch
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Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents
or abrasive cleaners to clean the lamps, as these
may cause scratches or crack the lamps.
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Daytime Running Light System
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(Canadian vehicles only)
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The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced
light output, when:
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The headlamp system is in the OFF position,
and
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The vehicle is running, and
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The vehicle has a fully released parking
brake.
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High-mount Brakelamp
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The highmount brakelamp is located outside the
vehicle, directly over the rear doors.
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Highmount stoplamp
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Front and Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps
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Your vehicle may be equipped with either one
courtesy/reading lamp located at the front-center
or three courtesy/reading lamps located at the
front-center, mid-center and rear-center of the
headliner (roof). The right lamps are for the
right side passengers and the left lamps are for
the driver and rear left side passenger.
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With the lens in the flat position, the
courtesy/reading lamp will illuminate when any
door is opened or when the headlamp dimmer
knob is rotated to the courtesy lamp position.
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With the lens in the rotated position, the
courtesy/reading lamp will illuminate.
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RWARNING
In freezing weather, the washer solution
may freeze on the windshield and obscure
your vision. Always warm up the
windshield with the defroster before you
use the washer fluid. If you cannot see
through the windshield clearly, it can
increase the risk of being involved in a
collision.
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For information about refilling the washer fluid
or replacing your windshield wiper blades, see
Windshield washer fluid and Wipersin the Index.
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Hazard Flasher
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The hazard flasher is used to alert other drivers
to hazardous situations.
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The flashers will flash and the high-mount
brakelamp will stay on steadily (not flash) with
the brake pedal depressed.
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The flashers work whether your vehicle is
running or not. The flashers work for up to two
hours when the battery is fully charged and in
good condition without draining the battery
excessively. If the flashers run for longer than
two hours or if the battery is not fully charged,
the battery can be drained.
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To use the hazard flasher:
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1. Push in the flasher button; it will pop out
and the lamps will begin to flash.
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2. To stop the flashers, push in the flasher
button again.
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NOTE: The flasher button will be sticking up
slightly higher when ON than when
OFF.
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For example, if you are currently set at 65 mph
(104 km/h) and tap the COAST switch 5 times
your vehicle speed will decrease and set at
60 mph (96 km/h).
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To reset the speed control to ahigher speed,
you can follow any of these procedures:
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Accelerate to the desired speed using the
accelerator pedal, then press the SET ACCEL
switch and release it immediately.
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Press and hold the SET ACCEL switch until
the vehicle accelerates to the desired speed,
then release the switch.
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TAP-UP Ð This allows you to increase your
current speed in increments of 1 mph
(1.6 km/h) by a momentary tap of the
SET-ACCEL switch. Multiple taps of the
SET-ACCEL switch will increase your vehicle
speed 1 mph (1.6 km/h) for each tap. For
example, if you are currently set at 60 mph
(96 km/h) and tap the SET-ACCEL switch 5
times your vehicle speed will increase and set
at 65 mph (104 km/h).
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Turning the Speed Control Off
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You can cancel the speed control while you are
driving.
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Press the OFF switch. The speed control is
off. If you want to resume speed control,
press the ON switch and reset the speed
control by pressing the SET ACCEL button.
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Press the brake pedal slightly. The speed
control is suspended, but you can reset it by
pressing SET ACCEL or return to the
previous set speed with the RESUME switch.
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In addition, the speed control is turned off each
time you turn the vehicle off.
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Resuming a Set Speed
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If you press the brake pedal, the speed control is
cancelled. You can return to the speed you set
by using the RSM switch, as long as you did not
press the OFF switch.
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To resume the speed you had before, you must
be driving at least 30 mph (50 km/h).
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Press and release the RESUME switch. Your
vehicle gradually returns to the previously set
speed and then maintains it.
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RWARNING
If your vehicle has speed control, do not
use it on slippery roads. You could lose
control of your vehicle and could injure
someone.
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The positions of the column-mounted gearshift
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Hold the brake pedal down while you
move the gearshift lever from position to
position. If you do not hold the brake
pedal down, your vehicle may move
unexpectedly and injure someone.
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Once you place the gearshift securely into
position, gradually release the brake pedal and
use the accelerator as necessary.
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NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a
brake-shift interlock feature. This
feature prevents you from shifting
from P (Park) unless you have the
brake pedal depressed. (The ignition
must be in the ON position.) If you
cannot shift from P (Park) with the
brake pedal depressed:
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1. Apply the parking brake.
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2. Remove the key.
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3. Insert the key and rotate one position
clockwise (ignition in the OFF position).
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4. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N
(Neutral). (If the vehicle is shifted to P
(Park), you must repeat the previous steps.)
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5. Start the vehicle.
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If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the
alternate procedure described above, it is
possible that a fuse has blown and that your
brakelamps may also not be functional. Please
refer to the chapter titledServicing Your Econoline
in this Owner Guide for instructions on checking
and replacing fuses.
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DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL
YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS
ARE WORKING.
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R (Reverse)
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With the gearshift in the R (Reverse) position,
the vehicle will move backward. You should
always come to a complete stop before shifting
into or out of R (Reverse).
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Driving
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When to use D (Drive)
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This is the normal driving position. As the
vehicle picks up speed, automatic upshifts from
First gear to Second and Second to Third will
occur. The transmission automatically downshifts
as speed decreases.
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When to use 2 (Second)
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Use 2 (Second) to drive up moderately steep
grades, to start-up on slippery roads or to
provide engine braking on downgrades.
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Do not go faster than 55 mph (88 km/h) in this
gear.
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When to use 1 (Low)
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Use 1 (Low) to drive up steep grades and to
provide maximum engine braking on hilly roads.
Upshifts from 1 (Low) can be made by manually
shifting to 2 (Second) or D (Drive). Selection of 1
(Low) gear provides only First gear operation at
start-up. When driving, manually shifting to 1
(Low) will result in downshifts to Second gear
or First gear depending on vehicle speed.
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NOTE: Do not drive faster than 30 mph
(48 km/h) in this gear.
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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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Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure the gearshift is securely latched
in P (Park).
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RWARNING
Never leave your vehicle unattended
while it is running.
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Forced Downshifts
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To gain added acceleration in D (Drive) (when
passing another vehicle) push the accelerator to
the floor. The transmission will downshift to
Second gear at speeds from about 35 to 55 mph
(56 to 88 km/h) or to either First or Second gear
at speeds under 35 mph (56 km/h).
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Power Braking
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Increasing the engine speed above idle without
vehicle movement (such as holding the brake) in
a forward or reverse gear causes transmission
stall.Continued operation in the stall condition
can result in transmission overheat, malfunction
or fluid expulsion.
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Automatic Transmission
Operation (E4OD and 4R70W)
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The E4OD and 4R70W transmissions are
electronically controlled four speed automatic
transmissions with overdrive. Transmission
operation is controlled by the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM).
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The PCM will automatically adjust transmission
operation to make up for varying conditions.
Several sensors located on the engine and
transmission such as Throttle Position, Engine
Speed, Vehicle Speed and Transmission
Temperature are used by the PCM to shift the
transmission into a higher or lower gear when
required for the best performance and fuel
economy. For example, you may notice that the
transmission will upshift to a higher gear more
quickly when the vehicle is first driven and has
not reached normal operating temperature.
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