warning lights FORD E SERIES 2002 4.G Owners Manual

Introduction 4
Congratulations 4
Safety and environment protection 5
Symbol glossary 10
Instrument cluster 12
Warning and control lights 12
Gauges 16
Entertainment systems 20
AM/FM stereo 20
AM/FM stereo cassette 20
AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 31
AM/FM stereo with CD 41
Climate controls 78
Heater only 78
Manual heating and air conditioning 79
Lights 85
Headlamps 85
Bulb replacement 88
Driver controls 94
Windshield wiper/washer control 94
Steering wheel adjustment 95
Power windows 96
Mirrors 97
Locks and security 108
Keys 108
Locks 108
Anti-theft system 109
Table of contents
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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may
become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may
illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle's functions.
Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the
bulb works.If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have
the respective system inspected immediately.
Service engine soon
Illuminates briefly to ensure the
system is functional. If it comes on
after the engine is started, one of
the engine's emission control
systems may be malfunctioning. The
light may illuminate without a
driveability concern being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and
will not require towing.
Light turns on solid:
Temporary malfunctions may cause the light to illuminate. Examples are:
1. The vehicle has run out of fuel.
2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.
3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely
tightened.
These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank
with high quality fuel of the recommended octane and/or properly
installing and securely tightening the fuel cap. After three driving cycles
without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the light
should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
Instrument cluster
12

Transmission control indicator light (TCIL)
Illuminates when the overdrive
function of the transmission has
been turned OFF using the
Transmission Control Switch (TCS).
Refer to theDrivingchapter for
transmission function and operation.
If the light does not come on or if the light flashes steadily, have your
vehicle serviced as soon as possible, damage to the transmission could
occur.
Turn signal
Illuminates when the turn signals or
the hazard lights are turned on. If
the lights stay on continuously or
flash faster, check for a burned-out
bulb.
High beams
Illuminates when the high beam
headlamps are turned on.
Door ajar
Illuminates when any door is open
(or not fully closed).
Safety belt warning chime/buzzer
For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to theSeating
and safety restraintschapter.
BeltMinder chime
Sounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
OVERDRIVE
DOOR
AJAR
Instrument cluster
15

STARTING
Positions of the ignition
1. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical
accessories such as the radio to
operate while the engine is not
running.
2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,
automatic transmission gearshift
lever and allows key removal.
3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all
accessories without locking the
steering wheel.
4. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated. Key
position when driving.
5. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.
Preparing to start your vehicle
Engine starting is controlled by the powertrain control system. This
system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard
requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio
noise.
When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator
before or during starting. Only use the accelerator when you have
difficulty starting the engine. For more information on starting the
vehicle, refer toStarting the enginein this chapter.
Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high
temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk
of fire or other damage.
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry
ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
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Driving
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If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for
maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting
emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine
Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability.
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry
ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
Illumination of the ªService Engine Soonº light, charging system warning
light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke
or loss of engine power, could indicate that the emission control system
is not working properly.
Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By
law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services,
sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not
permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent
it from working. Information about your vehicle's emission 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.
Please consult yourWarranty Guidefor complete emission warranty
information.
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostics system. If your ªCheck Engine/Service Engine
Soonº light is on, refer to the description in theWarning lights and
chimessection of theInstrument Clusterchapter. Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test with the ªCheck Engine/Service Engine Soonº light on.
If the vehicle's powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a ªnot ready for I/M testº
condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a
minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as
described below:
²First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
Maintenance and specifications
242

Exhaust fumes ..........................151
F
Fail safe cooling ........................231
Fluid capacities .........................254
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................156
Fuel ............................................233
calculating fuel economy .......238
cap ...........................................235
capacity ...................................254
choosing the right fuel ...........236
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................241
detergent in fuel .....................237
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................233, 235, 238
filter, specifications ........238, 253
fuel pump shut-off switch .....175
gauge .........................................18
improving fuel economy ........238
low fuel warning light ..............14
octane rating ...........236, 260±261
quality ......................................237
running out of fuel .................237
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................233
Fuses ..................................177±178
G
Garage door opener ..................103
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............235
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................238
Gauges .........................................16
battery voltage gauge ...............18engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................17
engine oil pressure gauge ........17
fuel gauge ..................................18
odometer ...................................19
speedometer .............................18
trip odometer ............................19
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................160
calculating ...............................163
definition .................................160
driving with a heavy load ......160
location ....................................160
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................160
calculating .......................160, 163
definition .................................160
driving with a heavy load ......160
location ....................................160
H
Hazard flashers .........................174
Headlamps ...................................85
aiming ........................................86
bulb specifications ....................88
daytime running lights .............85
flash to pass ..............................86
high beam ...........................15, 85
replacing bulbs ...................89±90
turning on and off ....................85
warning chime ..........................16
Heating
auxiliary heater and air
conditioner ................................83
heater only system ...................78
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................79
Hood ..........................................215
Index
269

I
Ignition .......................148, 260±261
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................139
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................242
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................211
cluster ................................12, 211
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................86
J
Jack ............................................184
positioning ...............................184
storage .....................................184
Jump-starting your vehicle ......191
K
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............16
positions of the ignition .........148
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................88
cargo lamps ...............................86
daytime running light ...............85
headlamps .................................85
headlamps, flash to pass ..........86
instrument panel, dimming .....86
interior lamps ...........................87
replacing bulbs ...................88±93
Lane change indicator (see
Turn signal) .................................86Lights, warning and indicator ....12
air bag ........................................14
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....13, 153
brake ..........................................13
charging system ........................14
check coolant ............................14
cruise indicator .........................14
door ajar ....................................15
engine oil pressure ...................14
high beam .................................15
low fuel ......................................14
safety belt .................................13
service engine soon ..................12
turn signal indicator .................15
Load limits .................................160
GAWR ......................................160
GVWR ......................................160
trailer towing ..........................160
Loading instructions .................162
Lubricant specifications ...258, 260
Lumbar support, seats .............114
M
Mirrors
fold away ...................................98
side view mirrors (power) .......97
Motorcraft parts ................238, 253
O
Octane rating ............................236
Odometer .....................................19
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................217
Overdrive ...................................102
Index
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snow tires and chains ............252
tire grades ...............................249
treadwear ................................249
Towing .......................................163
recreational towing .................172
trailer towing ..........................163
wrecker ....................................196
Traction-lok rear axle ...............155
Transmission .............................156
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................245
fluid, refill capacities ..............254
lubricant specifications ..258, 260
Transmission control indicator
light ..............................................15
Trip odometer .............................19
Trunk .........................................106
Turn signal ............................15, 86V
Vehicle dimensions ...................261
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................263
Vehicle loading ..........................160
Ventilating your vehicle ...........152
W
Warning chimes .....................15±16
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................217
Water, Driving through .............160
Windows
power .........................................96
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....217
checking and cleaning ..............94
operation ...................................94
replacing wiper blades .............95
Wrecker towing .........................196
Index
272