key FORD E SERIES 1997 4.G Owners Manual

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
LIGHTS
Brake system warning
This light illuminates when you
turn the ignition key to START to
verify that the indicator bulb is
working. If the light stays on or
comes on after you have released
the parking brake fully, have the
hydraulic brake system serviced.
This light also will illuminate if
vacuum pressure is low on diesel
engine vehicles.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned on and the
engine is off. If the light stays on
or continues to flash, the ABS
needs to be serviced.
Service engine soon
This light illuminates when the
engine's Emission Control System
requires service. It will also
illuminate when the ignition key is
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NORMAL
BRAKE
ABS
SERVICE
ENGINE SOON
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flash or remains on, have the
system serviced immediately.
Turn signal
Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard lights are
turned on.
High beams
Illuminates when the headlamp
high beams are on.
Door ajar (if equipped)
Illuminates when the ignition
switch is in the ON or START
position and any door is open.
Oil pressure/Engine coolant
This light will come on when the
key is in the ON position and the:
²engine coolant temperature is
very high
²engine oil pressure is low
The light serves as a notice that a
system needs your attention and to
check the engine coolant
temperature gauge and the engine
oil pressure gauge.
Refer to engine coolant
temperature gauge and engine oil
pressure gauge in this section for
more information.
DOOR
AJAR
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WARNING CHIMES
Safety belt warning chime
For information on the safety belt
warning chime, refer to the
Seating and safety restraints
chapter.
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) warning chime
For information on the SRS
warning chime, refer to the
Seating and safety restraints
chapter.
Key-in-ignition warning
chime/buzzer
Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition and the driver's door is
opened.
Headlamps on warning chime (if
equipped)
Sounds when the headlamps are
on, the ignition is off and the
driver's door is opened.
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20 km/h
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14 0
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MPH
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Speedometer
Indicates the current vehicle
speed.
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge displays
approximately how much fuel is in
the fuel tank, when the ignition
switch is ON.
The fuel gauge indicator may vary
slightly when the vehicle is in
motion.
The vehicle should be refueled
with the ignition key in the OFF
position. If the vehicle is refueled
with the key in the ON position,
the key must be turned to the OFF
position and then the vehicle
started to get an accurate fuel
gauge reading. If the vehicle is
fueled with the key in the ON
position and the above mentioned
is not performed, it will take
approximately 25 minutes for the
gauge to go from ªEº to ªF.º
Engine coolant temperature
gauge
Indicates the temperature of the
engine coolant. At normal
operating temperature, the needle
remains within the normal area. If
it enters the red section, the
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STEERING COLUMN
CONTROLS
Ignition
ACCESSORY (1) allows operation
of some accessories without
starting the engine.
LOCK (2) locks the steering wheel
and allows the key to be removed
from the ignition. LOCK also locks
the gearshift.
OFF (3) shuts off the engine and
all accessories without locking the
steering wheel or gearshift.
ON (4) allows testing of the
vehicle's warning and indicator
lights.
START (5) cranks the engine. The
key returns to the ON position
after it is released.
For more information on the
vehicle ignition and starting the
vehicle, refer toPreparing to start
RES
SET
ACCEL
COASTON
OFF
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5
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Passenger side controls
Press the window switch to
operate the power window.
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF
EQUIPPED)
The remote entry system allows
you to lock or unlock all vehicle
doors without a key.
Unlocking the doors
Press UNLOCK to unlock the
driver door. The interior lamps will
illuminate.
Press UNLOCK a second time
within five seconds to unlock all
doors.
Locking the doors
Press LOCK to lock all doors.
To confirm all doors are closed and
locked, press the LOCK button a
second time within five seconds.
The doors will lock again, the horn
will chirp and the lamps will flash.U L
LOCK
PANICUN
LOCK
PANICUN
LOCKLOCK
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Lumbar support (if equipped)
Rotate the control on the seat to
increase or decrease the lumbar
support.
Rear bench seat
To remove the seats:
1. Disengage the lap/shoulder belt
from the seat by inserting a key or
small screwdriver into the slot in
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3. Engage the LH/RH latch rod
hook ends in the front striker
locking holes.
4. Rotate the LH/RH latch handles
forward, and at the same time
slide the seat assembly forward to
engage the strikers. Continue
forward movement until the seat
reaches the end of its travel.
5. Make sure the safety belt is not
twisted, then insert the seat belt
tongue into detachable anchor
until you hear a ªclickº and feel
the latch engage.
Always latch the vehicle
seat to the floor, whether
the seat is occupied or empty. If
not latched, the seat may cause
injury during a sudden stop.
Quick release captains chair
To remove the seats:
1. Disengage the lap/shoulder belt
from the seat by inserting a key or
small screwdriver into the slot in
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Use only extensions manufactured
by the same supplier as the safety
belt. Manufacturer identification is
located at the end of the webbing
on the label. Also, use the safety
belt extension only if the safety
belt is too short for you when fully
extended. Do not use extension to
change the fit of the shoulder belt
across the torso.
Safety belt indicator light and
warning chime
The seat belt warning light
illuminates in the instrument
cluster and a chime sounds to
remind the occupants to fasten
their safety belts.
Conditions of operation
If... Then...
The driver's safety belt is not
buckled before the ignition key
is turned to ON...The safety belt indicator illuminates
and the warning chime/buzzer
sounds for four to eight seconds.
The driver's side safety belt is
buckled while the indicator
light is illuminated and the
warning chime is sounding...The safety belt warning chime turns
off.
The driver's safety belt is
buckled before the ignition key
is turned to ON...The safety belt indicator
chime/buzzer remains off.
Safety belt inspection after a
collision, maintenance and care
Check the safety belt system
periodically to make sure that it
works properly and is not
damaged. Check the safety belts to
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²Make sure the parking brake is
set.
²Make sure the gearshift is in P.
3. Turn the key to the ON position
(without turning the key to
START.)
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