high beam FORD E SERIES 1996 4.G Owners Manual

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Engine oil pressure gauge
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[LG08900( ALL)01/95]
High Beam Light
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[LG09001( ALL)03/95]
This light comes on when the headlamps are
turned on high beam or when you flash the
lights.
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[LG09025( ALL)11/89]
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High beam indicator light
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[LG09300(BEF )03/95]
ªHeadlamps Onº Alert Chime
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[LG09400(BEF )03/95]
This chime will sound if you open the door
while the headlamps or parklamps are on.
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[LG09500( ALL)01/95]
Fuel Gauge
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[LG09700( ALL)06/93]
The fuel gauge displays approximately how
much fuel is in the fuel tank only when the
ignition switch is ON.
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[LG09860( ALL)06/93]
The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly when
the vehicle is in motion.
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[LG09875( ALL)08/93]
With ignition switch OFF, the fuel gauge
indicator may drift from the ignition switch ON
position.
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Headlamp switch
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[IP17400(BEF )05/95]
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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[IP17500(BEF )05/95]
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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[IP17815( ALL)01/95]
Daytime Running Light System
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[IP17820( ALL)03/95]
(Canadian vehicles only)
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[IP17830( ALL)03/95]
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced
light output, when:
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[IP17835( ALL)03/95]
q
The headlamp system is in the OFF position,
and
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[IP17840( ALL)03/95]
q
The vehicle is running, and
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[IP17850( ALL)01/95]
q
The vehicle has a fully released parking
brake.
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Steering Column Controls
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[SC00400( ALL)01/95]
The controls on the steering column and wheel
are designed to give you easy access to the
controls while you are driving.
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[SC00500( ALL)01/95]
The Turn Signal Lever
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[SC00600( ALL)01/95]
You can use the turn signal lever on the left side
of the steering column to:
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[SC00700( ALL)03/95]
q
operate the turn signals and cornering lamps
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[SC00800(BEF )01/95]
q
turn the high beams on/off
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[SC00900(BEF )05/95]
q
flash the lamps
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[SC01000(BEF )01/95]
q
turn the windshield wipers and washer
on/off
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[SC01100( ALL)01/95]
Turn Signals
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[SC01200( ALL)03/95]
Move the lever up to signal a right turn. Move
it down to signal a left turn. The corresponding
indicator light in the instrument cluster will
flash.
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[SC01400( ALL)03/95]
If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move
the lever back to the center (off) position.
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[SC01700( ALL)05/95]
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Turn signal lever and functions
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[SC01800( ALL)11/89]
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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[SC03200( ALL)05/95]
High Beams
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[SC03300( ALL)05/95]
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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[SC03400( ALL)05/95]
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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[SC03800( ALL)05/95]
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Headlamp high beam switch and turn signal lever
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[SC04200( ALL)05/95]
Flashing the Lights
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[SC04300( ALL)06/95]
To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward
you for a moment and then release it. The
headlamps will flash whether the headlamp
knob is in the on or off position.
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[SC04400( ALL)03/95]
Windshield Wipers and Washer
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[SC04500( ALL)03/95]
To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition
key must be turned to the ON or ACC position.
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[SC04600( ALL)05/95]
Turn the knob on the end of the turn signal
lever toward the front of the vehicle. You can
turn it to either the LO or HI speed position.
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[SV44600(BEF )03/95]
Lights and Bulb Replacement
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[SV44700(BEF )01/95]
It is a good idea to check the operation of the
following lights frequently:
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[SV44800(BEF )01/95]
q
headlamps
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[SV44900(BEF )01/95]
q
tail lamps
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[SV45000(BEF )01/95]
q
brakelamps
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[SV45050(BEF )02/95]
q
high-mount brakelamp
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[SV45100(BEF )01/95]
q
hazard flasher
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[SV45200(BEF )01/95]
q
turn signals
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[SV45300(BEF )01/95]
q
license plate lamp
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[SV45400(BEF )01/95]
The alignment of your headlamps should be
checked if:
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[SV45500(BEF )01/95]
q
oncoming motorists frequently signal you to
turn off your vehicle's high beams when you
do not have the high beams on
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[SV45600(BEF )01/95]
q
the headlamps do not seem to give you
enough light to see clearly at night
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[SV45700(BEF )01/95]
q
the headlamp beams are pointed substantially
away from a position slightly down and to
the right
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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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386 Index
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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Index 387
Heating (continued)
standard heater system......... 83
High beams
indicator light............. 77
operation............. 92,100
High-mount brakelamp
description.............. 343
replacing the bulb.......... 343
High-mount brakelamp:location...... 96
Hitch................. 237
Hood
latch location............. 281
release lever............. 281
working under the hood....... 280
Horn.................. 104
Hoses, checking............. 305
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN).... 6
Idle, relearning......... 57,247, 280
Ignition
chime................. 56
positions of the ignition......... 55
removing the key............ 56
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights) . . . 67
Infant seats (see Safety seats)...... 38,41
Instrument cluster............. 67
mechanical............... 69
Instrument panel
cleaning................ 97
lighting up panel and interior...... 94
location of components......... 81
registers................ 83
Interval wipers...........101±102
J
Jack
operation............250, 252
positioning.............. 252
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388 Index
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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