warning light FORD E SERIES 1996 4.G Owner's Guide

346 [SV47950( E )05/91]
six pica chart:0020500-F
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[SV48400( E )10/90]
Rear lighting wire functions
[SV48500( E )12/91]
twelve pica chart:0020416-B*
[SV48600( ALL)03/95]
Emission Control System
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[SV48700(BEF )05/95]
Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic
converter which enables your vehicle to comply
with applicable exhaust emission requirements.
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[SV48725( ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
Exhaust leaks may result in the entry of
harmful and potentially lethal fumes into
the passenger compartment. Under
extreme conditions excessive exhaust
temperatures could damage the fuel
system, the interior floor covering, or
other vehicle components, possibly
causing a fire.
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[SV49450( ALL)05/95]
If other than Ford or Motorcraft or Ford
authorized remanufactured parts are used for
maintenance, replacement, or for the service of
components affecting emissions control, the
owner should be assured that such parts are
warranted by their manufacturer to be
equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company
parts in performance and durability. Please
consult your warranty information booklet for
complete warranty information.
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[SV49500(BEF )05/95]
Watch for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke, loss
of oil pressure, the charge warning light, the
check engine light, or the temperature warning
light. These sometimes indicate that the emission
system is not working properly.
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[SV49600( ALL)01/95]
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your
vehicle or engine. Changes that cause more
unburned fuel to reach the exhaust system can
increase the temperature of the engine or
exhaust system.
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[SV49700( ALL)01/95]
By law, anyone who manufactures, repairs,
services, sells, leases, trades vehicles, or
supervises a fleet of vehicles is not permitted to
intentionally remove an emission control device
or prevent it from working. In some of the
United States and in Canada, vehicle owners
may be liable if their emission control device is
removed or is prevented from working.
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[SV49900( ALL)01/95]
Do not drive your vehicle if it does not operate
properly. See your dealer if the engine runs on
for more than five seconds after you shut it off
or if it misfires, surges, stalls, or backfires.
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[SV50000( ALL)05/95]
Information about your vehicle's emission
control system is on the Vehicle Emission
Control Information decal located on or near the
engine. This decal identifies engine displacement
and gives some tune-up specifications.
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378 Index
Anti-theft system
arming the system.......... 121
description.............. 121
disarming an untriggered system.... 122
disarming a triggered system...... 122
triggering............121±122
warning light.............. 75
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) . . 262
Assistance (see Customer assistance).... 259
Audio system
(see Electronic sound system)..... 149
Automatic transaxle, fluid,
refill capacities............ 353
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic overdrive . 197, 199, 203
driving a regular automatic...... 195
fluid, adding............. 324
fluid, checking............ 323
fluid, refill capacities......... 353
fluid, specification........... 357
Axle
lubricant specifications......... 357
refill capacities............ 353
traction lok............216, 312
B
Backing up.............197, 202
Basic vehicle warranty........... 4
Battery
acid, treating emergencies . . . 244, 320±321
auxiliary battery........... 320
charging system warning light...... 74
disconnecting............. 247
how to service............ 319
jumping a disabled battery....... 243
maintenance-free........... 319
proper disposal, recycling....... 320
replacement, specifications....... 356
servicing............... 320
voltage gauge............74±75
when storing your vehicle....... 363
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Brake fluid
brake warning light........... 69
checking and adding......... 326
description.............. 326
specifications............. 326
Brakelamp, high-mount brakelamp . . . 96, 343
Brakes
adjustment.............. 206
anti-lock............... 206
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light............ 70
applying the brakes.......... 212
brake warning light........... 69
fluid, checking and adding...... 326
fluid, refill capacities......... 353
fluid, specifications.......... 326
front disc.............. 206
if brakes do not grip well....... 211
master cylinder............ 326
new brake linings............ 8
noise................ 206
parking............... 212
power braking............ 206
rear anti-lock............. 208
servicing............... 211
stopping distances.......... 212
trailer................ 238
when storing your vehicle....... 363
Brake-shift interlock....... 60,196, 202
Break-in period.............. 8
Brights (high beams)........... 77
Bulbs, replacing............. 340
halogen............... 341
headlamps.............. 341
high-mount brakelamp........ 343
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 268
Canada, warranty information....... 4
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 269
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Capacities for refilling fluids....... 353
Carbon monoxide in exhaust........ 65
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)......... 41
Cassette tape player
(see Electronic sound system) 164, 170, 178, 184
Catalytic converter............ 346
CD player (see Electronic sound system) . . 156
Chains, tires.............. 318
Changing a tire............. 247
Charging system gauge.......... 75
Charging system warning light....... 74
Child safety restraints........... 38
child safety belts............ 40
child safety seats............ 41
Child safety seats
and air bags.............. 41
attaching with tether straps....... 53
automatic locking mode (retractor).... 41
in front seat.............. 41
in rear outboard seat.......... 41
tether anchorage hardware........ 53
Chime
headlamps on.............. 77
key in ignition............. 56
safety belt............... 71
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing........ 339
see also fuses............. 331
Cleaning your vehicle
CD player and discs.......... 161
chrome and aluminum parts....... 10
engine compartment.......... 287
exterior................ 9
exterior lamps............. 93
fabric................ 141
headlamps............... 93
instrument panel lens.......... 97
interior lamps.............. 97
plastic parts.............. 10
polishing................ 9
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Electronic stereo radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 178
Emergencies, roadside
assistance.............. 259
battery acid spills.........243, 321
jump-starting............. 243
towing................ 258
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 212
Emission control system......... 346
catalytic converter.......... 346
emissions warranty....... 4,346, 349
Engine
check engine warning light....... 71
diesel................. 6
fuel injected engine, starting..... 57,59
fuel pump shut-off switch........ 63
preparing to start............ 58
refill capacities............ 353
service points............ 283
starting.............. 55,59
starting after a collision......... 63
storing your vehicle........361±362
Engine block heater............ 62
Engine coolant
checking and adding......... 301
checking hoses............ 305
disposal...........301, 304, 324
drain and flush............ 306
preparing for storage......... 362
proper solution............ 303
recovery reservoir........283, 302
refill capacities............ 353
refill procedure............ 306
specifications............. 304
temperature gauge........... 78
Engine coolant temperature gauge..... 78
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Gauges, Mechanical
battery voltage gauge.......... 75
charging system gauge......... 75
engine coolant temperature gauge.... 78
engine oil pressure gauge........ 76
fuel gauge............... 77
speedometer.............. 79
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 225
definition.............218, 223
driving with a heavy load....... 218
Gearshift
automatic operation........195, 200
column-mounted.........195, 200
locking the gearshift........... 55
positions.............195, 200
shifting the gears.........195, 200
shift-lock........... 60,196, 202
Gearshift:shifting the gears......195, 200
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 225
definition.............218, 223
driving with a heavy load....... 218
H
Hazard flashers............. 103
Headlamps
aiming................ 340
checking alignment.......... 340
cleaning................ 93
daytime running lights......... 93
flashing............... 101
high beam.............. 100
replacing bulbs..........340±341
turning on and off........... 92
warning chime............. 77
Heating
heating and air conditioning system . . . 87
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Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 245
disconnecting cables.......... 247
K
Keys
key in ignition chime.......... 56
positions of the ignition......... 55
removing from the ignition....... 56
stuck in lock position........55±56
L
Lamps
cargo lamps.............. 94
checking............... 340
courtesy lamps............. 94
daytime running light system...... 93
dome lamps.............. 94
flashing the lamps........... 101
hazard flashers............ 103
headlamps............... 92
high beams.............. 100
high-mount brakelamp...... 96,343
illuminated entry system........ 120
illuminated mirrors.......... 143
instrument panel, dimming....... 94
interior lamps............ 92,94
replacing bulbs............ 340
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . . . 99
Lap belts................. 22
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................. 74
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 70
anti-theft................ 75
brake................. 69
charging system............. 74
check engine.............. 71
engine oil pressure........... 76
hazard warning light......... 103
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Lights, warning and indicator (continued)
high beam............... 77
overdrive off............. 201
rear ABS................ 70
safety belt............... 71
testing the warning lights........ 58
theft system.............. 75
turn signal indicator.......... 99
Load limits
GAWR................ 218
GVWR................ 218
trailer towing............. 220
Lubricant specifications......... 357
Lug nuts
standard............... 252
tightening sequence.......... 255
Lumbar support, seats.......... 141
M
Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance Schedule
and Record booklet).......... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 279
Master cylinder, brakes......... 326
Mileage, calculating fuel economy.... 295
Mirrors
dual electric remote control...... 146
rearview............... 143
side view mirrors (manual)...... 144
side view mirrors (power)....... 146
vanity mirror............. 143
vanity mirror, illuminated....... 143
Motorcraft parts............. 356
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N
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 266
New vehicle break-in........... 8
O
Octane rating.............. 290
Odometer................. 80
Oil filter..............300, 356
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 297
Oil viscosity.............. 297
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 351
Order forms, service information..... 152
Overdrive................ 203
Overseas offices............. 267
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system . 117
Parking brake
operation............... 212
warning light.............. 69
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)........ 356
PCV valve, specifications......... 356
Power door locks............ 116
Power features
door locks.............. 116
lumbar support............ 141
mirrors..............143, 146
seats................. 140
windows.............123±124
Power point electrical outlet....... 148
Power steering
dipstick............... 328
driving with power steering...... 206
fluid, checking and adding....... 328
fluid, refill capacity.......... 353
fluid, specifications.......... 329
servicing............... 206
Prop rod, hood............. 281
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