lights 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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Warning Lights and Gauges
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[LG06100(ALL)04/95]
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
[LG06150(ALL)12/93]
See ªTurn Signalsº in theSteering Column Controlschapter of
this Owner Guide.
[LG06200(ALL)12/93]
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The turn signal indicator lights
[LG06250(ALL)03/94]
If one or both of your turn signal indicators does not light up
or remains on continuously when you signal a turn, have the
turn signaling system serviced as soon as possible.
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[LG06400(ALL)01/95]
High Beam Light
[LG06500(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.
[LG06600(ALL)11/93]
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The high beam 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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[LG07401(ALL)11/93]
The pointer moves from the C (cold) mark into the NORMAL
band as the engine coolant warms up. It is acceptable for the
pointer to fluctuate within the normal band under normal
driving conditions. Under certain driving conditions such as
heavy stop and go traffic, or driving up hills in hot weather, the
pointer may indicate at the top of the NORMAL band. This is
also acceptable.
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[LG07501(ALL)05/95]
If, under any circumstances, the pointer moves above the
NORMAL band, the engine coolant is overheating and
continued operation may cause engine damage.
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[LG07601(ALL)01/95]
If your engine coolant overheats:
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[LG07701(ALL)03/95]1.
Pull off the road as soon as it is safely possible.
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[LG07801(ALL)03/95]2.
Turn off the engine. If you do not stop the engine as soon as
safely possible, severe engine damage could result.
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[LG07901(ALL)05/95]3.
Let the engine cool.DO NOT REMOVE COOLANT
SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL THE ENGINE IS COOL.
[LG08001(ALL)11/93]4.
Check the coolant level following the instructions on
checking and adding coolant to your engine in this Owner
Guide. Seeengine coolantin the index. If you do not follow
these instructions, you or others could be injured.
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[LG08025(ALL)01/95]
If the coolant continues to overheat, have the coolant system
serviced.
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[LG08400(ALL)01/95]
Speedometer
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[LG08500(ALL)01/95]
The speedometer tells you how many miles (kilometers) per
hour your vehicle is moving.
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[LG08600(ALL)01/95]
Odometer
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[LG08700(ALL)01/93]
The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has been
driven.
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Warning Lights and Gauges
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[LG09150(ALL)05/95]
If you are experiencing an ªengine cut-outº condition at high
speeds, it may be the result of this limiting device. It is a
normal condition and can be avoided by reducing
vehicle/engine speed.
[LG09250(ALL)03/94]
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The tachometer
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Warning Lights and Gauges
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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]
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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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Warning Lights and Gauges
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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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Warning Lights and Gauges
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[LG10962(ALL)05/95]
If the light turns on and off on rare occasions while you are
driving, it means that a malfunction occurred and the condition
corrected itself.
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[LG10965(ALL)05/95]
An example of a condition which corrects itself occurs when an
engine running out of fuel begins to misfire. In this case, the
Check Engine Warning Light may turn on and will then set a
Diagnostic Trouble Code indicating that the engine was
misfiring while the last of the fuel was being consumed. After
refueling, the Check Engine Warning Light will turn off after
the vehicle has completed three consecutive warm up cycles
without a misfire condition occurring. A warm up cycle consists
of engine start from a cold condition (engine at ambient
temperature) and running until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
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[LG10968(ALL)05/95]
On the fourth engine start up, the Check Engine Warning Light
will turn off as soon as the engine begins to crank. It is not
necessary to have the engine serviced.
[LG10969(ALL)02/95]
Under certain conditions, the Check Engine Warning Light may
come on if the fuel cap is not properly installed. If the Check
Engine Warning Light comes on and you suspect that the fuel
cap is not properly installed, pull off the road as soon as it is
safely possible and turn off the engine. Remove and replace the
fuel cap, making sure it is properly seated.
[LG10970(ALL)02/95]
After completing three (3) consecutive warm up cycles and on
the fourth engine start up, the Check Engine Warning Light
should turn off. If the light does not go off after the fourth
engine re-start, have your vehicle serviced by your dealer or a
qualified technician.
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Warning Lights and Gauges
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% [LG11001(ALL)02/95]
Oil Pressure Light
[LG11005(ALL)06/94]
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The oil pressure light
[LG11010(ALL)11/93]
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 will come on briefly during the display
self-test every time you turn your 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 with normal oil pressure. If the light comes on while
the engine is running, you have lost oil pressure and continued
operation will cause severe engine damage.
*
[LG11020(ALL)03/95]
If you lose engine oil pressure:
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[LG11030(ALL)03/95]1.
Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
*
[LG11040(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.
[LG11050(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.
[LG11060(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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[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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