lock FORD E SERIES 1996 4.G Manual Online

Index 379
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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Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
rustproofing.............. 10
safety belts............... 28
tail lamps............... 93
upholstery and interior trim...... 141
washing................ 9
wheels................ 319
Climate control system
air conditioning............ 87
heating................ 87
heating onlsystem............ 83
heating only system........... 83
Clock.............156, 173, 189
Cold engine starting............ 59
Combination lap and shoulder belts . . 11, 14
Compact disc player
(see Electronic sound system) . . . 150, 156
Compact disc radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 150
Console, description........... 147
Controls
instrument panel............ 81
mirrors.............143, 146
power seat.............. 140
steering column............ 99
Coolant (see Engine coolant)....... 301
checking and adding......... 301
drain and flush............ 306
preparing for storage......... 362
proper solution............ 303
refill capacities............ 353
specifications............. 305
temperature gauge........... 78
Cooling fan............... 280
Crankcase emission filter......... 356
Cruise control (see Speed control).... 106
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.). . 261
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada..........261, 268
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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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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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R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems) . . . 149
Rear anti-lock brakes.......... 208
Rear axle
lubricant specification......... 357
refill capacity............. 353
traction lok............216, 312
Rear window.............. 123
washer reservoir........... 308
Refill capacities for fluids........ 353
Remote entry system.......... 116
arming and disarming the anti-theft
system.............. 118
illuminated entry........... 120
locking/unlocking doors....... 117
panic alarm............. 117
replacement/additional transmitters . . 120
replacing the batteries......... 118
Reporting safety defects......... 266
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult................. 11
child.................. 38
infant............... 38,41
Roadside assistance........... 259
Roadside emergencies.......... 243
Rotating the tires............ 312
S
Safe driving tips............ 214
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)...... 11
Safety chains, when towing a trailer . . . 238
Safety defects, reporting......... 266
Safety information relating to automotive
fuels................. 292
Safety restraints
automatic locking mode (retractor).... 13
center front lap belt........... 22
center rear lap belt........... 22
cleaning the safety belts......... 28
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Safety restraints (continued)
dual locking mode retractors....... 13
extension assembly........... 27
for adults............... 11
for children............... 38
for infants............. 38,41
for pregnant women........... 11
for third row bench seats........ 16
lap and shoulder belts.......... 14
maintenance.............. 28
proper use............... 11
replacement.............. 28
untwisting or unjamming the safety belt . 24
warning light and chime......... 71
Safety seats for children
and air bags.............. 41
attaching with tether straps....... 53
in front seat.............. 41
in rear outboard............ 41
in rear seat............... 41
tether anchorage hardware........ 53
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)....... 11
Seats
adjusting the seat, manual....... 124
adjusting the seats, power....... 140
bench, removable........... 129
bench, three passenger......... 129
child safety seats............ 41
cleaning upholstery.......... 141
lumbar support............ 141
quick release rear captain's chair.... 126
seat/bed conversion.......... 138
Serial number (VIN)............ 6
Service concerns............. 260
Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing...... 280
servicing when you tow........ 258
Shift-lock system........ 60,196, 202
Shift positions (see Gearshift).....195, 200
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Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints).......... 14
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints).... 14
Side mirrors, adjusting.......... 146
Snow tires and chains.......... 318
Spare tire
changing the tire.........247, 250
conventional spare.......... 247
finding the spare........... 248
removing the spare tire........ 248
Spark plugs, specifications........ 356
Special driving conditions........ 214
Special notice
ambulance conversions......... 5
diesel-powered vehicles......... 6
Specification chart, lubricants....... 357
Speed control
accelerating............. 108
canceling a set speed......... 111
resetting............... 108
resuming a set speed......... 111
tap up/tap down........... 108
when towing a trailer......... 239
Speedometer............... 79
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle...... 58
starting a cold engine.......... 59
starting after a collision......... 63
starting a warm engine......... 60
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 243
Steering, power............. 206
Steering wheel
horn................. 104
locking................ 55
speed controls............ 106
tilting................ 105
Storage compartments
center console............ 147
underseat storage drawer....... 142
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