wipers FORD E SERIES 1996 4.G Owners Manual

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[ST02800( ALL)05/95]
If the key is stuck in the LOCK position, move
the steering wheel left or right until the key
turns freely.
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[ST02900( ALL)03/95]
ACCESSORY allows some of your vehicle's
electrical accessories such as the radio and the
windshield wipers to operate while the engine is
not running.
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[ST03025(BEF )03/91]
Ignition Key Buzzer or Chime
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[ST03050(BEF )03/91]
The buzzer or chime will sound if you open the
driver's door while the key is in the ignition.
Never leave your vehicle unattended with the
key in the ignition.
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[ST03075( ALL)02/95]
Removing the Key From the Ignition
[ST03125( E M)03/91]
Procedures for removing your key from the
ignition are as follows:
[ST03350( E M)03/91]
Your vehicle's gearshift lever is mounted on
the column:
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[ST03400( ALL)06/95]
1. Put the gearshift in P (Park).
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[ST03500( ALL)03/91]
2. Set the parking brake fully before removing
your foot from the service brake. (This will
avoid ªbindingº or ªloadingº the park gear
if you park on a grade.)
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[ST03600( ALL)03/95]
3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
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[ST03700( ALL)03/95]
4. Remove the key.
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[ST04625( E M)06/95]
RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure the gearshift is securely latched
in P (Park).
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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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[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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[SC04700( ALL)05/95]
Variable Interval Wipers
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[SC04800( ALL)03/95]
In addition to two speed wipers, your vehicle is
equipped with wipers that you can set to
operate at varying intervals. For example, you
can set the interval so they wipe less often when
it drizzles or more often in heavier rain.
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[SC04950( ALL)05/95]
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Interval wiper on turn signal lever
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[SC05000( ALL)02/95]
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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[SC05100( ALL)05/95]
Windshield Washer
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[SC05200( ALL)05/95]
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
the interval selected.
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[SC05300( ALL)01/95]
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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[SC05400( ALL)01/93]
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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[SC05500(BEF )04/95]
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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[SC05510( ALL)03/95]
Hazard Flasher
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[SC05520( ALL)04/95]
The hazard flasher is used to alert other drivers
to hazardous situations.
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[SC05527(BE )10/94]
The flashers will flash and the high-mount
brakelamp will stay on steadily (not flash) with
the brake pedal depressed.
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[SC05530( ALL)03/95]
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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[SC05540( ALL)09/93]
To use the hazard flasher:
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[SC05550( ALL)10/92]
1. Push in the flasher button; it will pop out
and the lamps will begin to flash.
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[SC05560( ALL)10/92]
2. To stop the flashers, push in the flasher
button again.
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[SC05562( ALL)10/92]
NOTE: The flasher button will be sticking up
slightly higher when ON than when
OFF.
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[SV22700(BEF )03/95]
Windshield Washer Fluid and
Wipers
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[SV22800(BEF )03/95]
Washer Fluid
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[SV22900(BEF )01/95]
Check the level of the windshield washer fluid
every time you stop for fuel. The reservoir for
the windshield washer fluid is located in the
engine compartment.
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[SV23200(BEF )03/95]
Adding washer fluid
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[SV23300(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
Do not put windshield washer fluid in the
container for the engine coolant.
[SV23650( E )05/95]
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Windshield washer reservoir
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[SV23850(BEF )01/95]
Use specially formulated windshield washer
fluid rather than plain water, because specially
formulated washer fluids contain additives that
dissolve road grime. For safety reasons, washer
fluids containing an appropriate antifreeze such
as methanol should be used in freezing weather
(temperatures below32ÊF [0ÊC]).State or local
regulations on Volatile Organic Compounds
(VOC's) may restrict use of the most common
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antifreeze, methanol. Washer fluids containing
non-methanol antifreeze agents should be used
only if they provide cold weather protection
without damaging the vehicle's paint finish,
wiper blades, and windshield washer system.
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[SV23900(BEF )10/89]
If you choose to use a windshield washing
solution that must be mixed, follow the
manufacturer's mixing instructions. Improperly
mixed solutions may freeze unexpectedly.
[SV24000(BEF )04/95]
NOTE: The addition of shields to the front of
the vehicle, as used to deflect bugs,
may also adversely affect the washer
system from delivering fluid to the
windshield. Devices such as bug
shields are not recommended to be
added to your new Ford product.
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[SV24500(BEF )03/95]
Wiper Blades
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[SV24600(BEF )03/95]
Check the windshield wiper blades at least twice
a year. Also check them whenever they seem
less effective than usual. Such substances as tree
sap and some hot wax treatments used by
commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness
of wiper blades.
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[SV24700(BEF )03/95]
If the blades do not wipe properly, clean both
the windshield and the wiper blades. Use
undiluted windshield washer solution or a mild
detergent. Rinse thoroughly with clear water. Do
not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner, or other
solvents to clean your wiper blades. These will
damage your blades.
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[SV24800(BEF )02/95]
To make reaching the wiper blades easy, simply
turn the ignition switch to ACC and turn your
wipers on. Wait for them to reach a vertical
position and turn the ignition to OFF. Do not
move the wipers manually. Moving the wipers
manually may damage them.
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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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Index 395
Transmission (continued)
fluid, checking and adding (automatic) . 323
fluid, refill capacities......... 353
lubricant specifications........ 357
Transmission control switch.....197, 203
Transmitter (see Remote entry)...... 116
Tune-up specifications (VECI)...... 348
Turn signal
indicator lights............. 99
lever................. 99
U
Used engine oil, disposal....301, 304, 324
V
Vanity mirror.............. 143
Variable interval wipers......... 102
VECI (Vehicle Emission
Control Information) decal....... 348
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).... 6
Vehicle loading............. 220
calculating the load.......... 225
Vehicle storage............. 361
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control).......... 83
Viscosity (see Engine oil)........ 297
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge).... 75
W
Warm engine, starting........... 60
Warning chimes
headlamps on............. 77
key in ignition............. 56
safety belt............... 71
Warning lights, testing........... 58
Warning lights (see Lights)......... 67
Warranties
basic.................. 4
Canada................ 4
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