ignition FORD WINDSTAR 1996 1.G User Guide

Warning Lights and Gauges
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% [LG03200(ALL)02/95]
Oil Pressure Light
[LG03275(ALL)08/94]
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The oil pressure light
[LG03300(ALL)01/95]
This light indicates the engine's oil pressure, not the oil level.
However, if your engine's oil level is low, it could affect the oil
pressure. The light should come on every time your ignition key
is turned to ON or START, and should go out when the engine
starts. If the light stays on or turns on while the engine is
running, you have lost oil pressure and continued operation will
cause severe engine damage.
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[LG03500(ALL)03/95]
If you lose engine oil pressure:
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[LG03600(ALL)03/95]1.
Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
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[LG03700(ALL)11/94]2.
Shut off the engine immediately. If you do not stop the
engine as soon as safely possible, severe engine damage
could result.
[LG03900(ALL)06/94]3.
Check the engine's oil level. (See ªChecking and Adding
Engine Oilº in theServicing Your Vehiclechapter of this
Owner Guide.) If you do not follow these instructions, you
or others could be injured. To ensure an accurate reading,
your vehicle should be on level ground.
[LG03950(ALL)10/93]4.
If the level is low, add only as much oil as necessary before
you start the engine again. Do not overfill. Do not operate
the engine if the light is on regardless of the oil level.
Contact your nearest dealer for further service.
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[LG04000(ALL)01/93]
Door Ajar Warning Light
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[LG04100(ALL)08/94]
If the ignition switch is in the ON position and any door or the
liftgate is not completely closed, the light will illuminate.
[LG04150(ALL)06/94]
If the light illuminates, safely stop the vehicle and check and
close all doors until the light turns off.
[LG04200(ALL)11/93]
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The door ajar warning light
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[LG05801(ALL)01/95]
Air Bag Readiness Light
[LG05902(ALL)11/93]
This light indicates that the Air Bag system is not functional
and needs to be serviced. The light illuminates for
approximately six seconds when the ignition is turned to the
ON position to verify that the indicator bulb is working. If the
light fails to illuminate, flashes continuously, or remains on,
have the air bag system serviced as soon as possible.
[LG06001(ALL)11/93]
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The air bag readiness light
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% [LG06620(ALL)10/93]
Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning
(Optional Chime with Light)
[LG06640(ALL)11/93]
This light indicates that the level of your washer fluid is low,
and you have to add more fluid. This light comes on briefly
after you turn your ignition key from the START to the ON
position. If the washer fluid is low, a one second chime will
sound and the light will remain on for 60 seconds. If the washer
fluid is not low, the light should turn off a few seconds after
the engine has started. The light and chime also come on if the
washer fluid is low when you use your windshield washers.
[LG06660(ALL)03/94]
The washer fluid is only checked when the engine is started or
the windshield washers are in operation. The light will not
come on if the fluid level becomes low while you are driving
unless you turn on the windshield washers.
[LG06680(ALL)12/93]
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The low windshield washer indicator light
% [LG06685(ALL)03/94]
Low Fuel Indicator Light
[LG06690(ALL)04/95]
This light comes on when your fuel gauge indicates
approximately 1/16 of a tank. The ignition must be turned to
ON in order for this light to come on.
[LG06695(ALL)11/93]
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The low fuel indicator light
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Warning Lights and Gauges
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[LG06860(ALL)10/93]
Gauges
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[LG06900(ALL)01/95]
Fuel Gauge
[LG07040(ALL)03/94]
The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel is in the
fuel tank only when the ignition is ON. For proper fuel gauge
indication after adding fuel, the ignition should be in the OFF
position while the vehicle is being refueled.
[LG07080(ALL)03/94]
The fuel gauge indicator may also vary slightly when the
vehicle is in motion. With the ignition OFF, the fuel gauge
indicator may drift from the ignition ON position as well.
[LG07090(ALL)08/94]
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Fuel gauge Ð base cluster
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Warning Lights and Gauges
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%*[LG9580(ALL)09/93]
Electronic Cluster (If Equipped)
[LG09600(ALL)03/94]
The Electronic Cluster works only when your ignition is in the
ON position. Each time you start your vehicle, the displays go
through a self-test by lighting up all segments for about one
second and then turning off all segments for about one second,
before displaying actual gauge readings. (The turn signal and
high beam indicators do not light during the self-test. The LOW
OIL light may remain on throughout the self-test and for several
seconds after normal readings are displayed.) This self-test
demonstrates that all of the display segments are working
properly.
[LG09620(ALL)03/94]
The electronic cluster has three major functions to provide you
with information about your vehicle's operating status:
[LG09650(ALL)10/93]
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Warning and Indicator Lights
[LG09661(ALL)10/93]
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Electronic Gauges
[LG09670(ALL)12/93]
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The Fuel Computer
[LG10801(ALL)12/93]
Warning and Indicator Lights
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[LG10820(ALL)02/95]
Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
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[LG10823(ALL)03/95]
This warning light and chime remind you to fasten your safety
belt. The following conditions will take place:
[LG10826(ALL)02/95]
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If the driver does not fasten the safety belt before the
ignition is turned to ON, the chime will sound for four (4) to
eight (8) seconds and the light will illuminate for one (1) to
two (2) minutes, or until the safety belt is fastened.
[LG10829(ALL)02/95]
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If the driver fastens the safety belt before the ignition is
turned to ON, the chime will not sound and the light will
not illuminate.
[LG10832(ALL)02/95]
n
If the safety belt is buckled while the light is on and the
chime is sounding, both the light and the chime turn off.
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[LG10835(ALL)11/93]
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The safety belt warning light
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[LG10845(ALL)03/95]
Brake System Light
[LG10848(ALL)11/93]
The warning light for the brakes indicates two things Ð that
either the parking brake is on or not fully released, or that the
brake fluid level is low in the master cylinder reservoir. If the
fluid level is low, the brake system should be checked by a
qualified service technician.
[LG10850(ALL)11/93]
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The brake system light
[LG10855(ALL)12/93]
The BRAKE light normally comes on when you turn the
ignition key to the ON or START position to verify that the
indicator bulb is working. If the light stays on or comes on
when the engine is running and after you have released the
parking brake fully, have the hydraulic brake system serviced.
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[LG10858(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes may not be
working properly. Have the brakes checked immediately.
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[LG10861(ALL)01/95]
Air Bag Readiness Light
[LG10871(ALL)11/93]
This light indicates that the Air Bag system is not functional
and needs to be serviced. The light illuminates for
approximately six seconds when the ignition is turned to the
ON position to verify that the indicator bulb is working. If the
light fails to illuminate, flashes continuously, or remains on,
have the air bag system serviced as soon as possible.
[LG10881(ALL)11/93]
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The air bag readiness light
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[LG10901(ALL)01/95]
Charging System Light
[LG10911(ALL)11/93]
This light indicates that your battery is not being charged. The
light comes on briefly during the display self-test every time
you turn your ignition key to the ON position. The light will go
off when the key is turned to the START position. The light
should stay off when the self-test is done if the engine is
running and the alternator is charging.
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[LG10913(ALL)01/95]
If the light stays on or comes on when the engine is running,
have the electrical system checked as soon as possible.
[LG10915(ALL)11/93]
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The charging system light
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[LG10921(ALL)03/95]
Check Engine Warning Light
[LG10932(ALL)02/95]
The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) system consists
of the hardware and software necessary to monitor the
operation of the powetrain. The OBD II system is designed to
check the function of the vehicle's powertrain control system
during normal operation. If an emission problem is detected, the
Check Engine Warning Light (in the cluster) is turned on.
[LG10941(ALL)11/93]
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The check engine warning light
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[LG10949(ALL)05/95]
Modification or additions to the vehicle may cause incorrect
operation of the OBD II system. Additions such as burglar
alarms, cellular phones, and CB radios must be carefully
installed. Do not install these devices by tapping into or running
wires close to powertrain control system wires or components.
[LG10955(ALL)02/95]
The light comes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to
ON, but it should turn off when the engine starts. If the light
does not come on when you turn the ignition to ON or if it
comes on and stays on when you are driving, have your vehicle
serviced as soon as possible. This indicates a possible problem
with one of the vehicle's emission control systems. You do not
need to have your vehicle towed in.
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[LG10960(ALL)05/95]
If the light turns on and off at one (1) second intervals while
you are driving the vehicle, it means that the engine is
misfiring. If this condition persists, damage could occur to the
engine or catalytic convertor. Have your vehicle serviced at the
first opportunity. You do not need to have your vehicle towed
in.
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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
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[LG10975(ALL)12/93]
To check the anti-lock brake warning light, turn the ignition key
to the ON position. The ABS warning light should glow
momentarily.
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[LG10981(ALL)10/93]
NOTE: If it does not glow at all or stays on for a long time,
have your vehicle's electrical system checked
immediately.
[LG10985(ALL)11/93]
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The anti-lock brake warning light
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[LG10991(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If the anti-lock brake system warning light remains on or
comes on while driving, have the braking system checked
by a qualified service technician as soon as possible.
[LG10995(ALL)06/95]
NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-lock system, and the brake
warning light is not lit, the anti-lock system is
disabled but normal brake function remains
operational.
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[LG11111(ALL)01/93]
Door Ajar Warning Light
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[LG11121(ALL)08/94]
If the ignition switch is in the ON position and any door or the
liftgate is not completely closed, the light will illuminate.
[LG11126(ALL)06/94]
If the light illuminates, safely stop the vehicle and check and
close all doors until the light turns off.
[LG11131(ALL)11/93]
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The door ajar warning light
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[LG11231(ALL)01/95]
High Beam Light
[LG11241(ALL)10/93]
This light comes on when the headlamps are turned to high
beam or when the high beams are flashed. If your vehicle is
equipped with Daytime Running Lights (Canadian vehicles
only) and the headlamps are on when the high beams are
flashed, the high beam indicator will not light.
[LG11251(ALL)11/93]
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The high beam indicator light
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