seats FORD WINDSTAR 1996 1.G Owner's Guide

Index
381
A
ABS warning light (see Anti-lock brake system).... 69,88
Accessory position on the ignition............. 55
Additives, engine oil.................. 317
Air bag supplemental restraint system......... 19,40
and child safety seats............... 20,39
description.................... 19,21
disposal....................... 25
driver air bag................... 19,21
indicator light................... 74,85
operation....................... 21
passenger air bag................... 21
proper seating.................... 20
tone generator.................... 25
wearing safety belts.................. 19
Air conditioning, manual heating and
air conditioning system............. 108
Alarm, activating remote personal............ 152
Alcohol, in fuel.................... 312
Aluminum wheels................... 272
Antenna, radio (see Electronic sound system).....128, 195
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)............. 319
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description..................... 240
noise........................ 241
see also Brake.................... 240
warning light................... 69,88
Anti-theft lug nuts and key............... 273
Anti-theft system
arming the system.................. 156
description..................... 156
disarming an untriggered system........... 157
disarming a triggered system............. 157
triggering....................156, 157
warning light.................... 104
Assistance (see Customer assistance)........... 283
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Index
Brakes (continued)
noise........................ 242
parking...................... 244
stopping distances.................. 243
trailer....................... 256
when storing your vehicle.............. 368
Brake-shift interlock.................. 236
Break-in period..................... 4
Built-in child seat
cleaning....................... 37
operation....................... 27
Bulbs, replacing
headlamps..................... 352
specifications.................... 358
C
Canada, customer assistance.............. 292
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP) . . . 292
Capacities for refilling fluids.............. 363
Carbon monoxide in exhaust............... 62
Cargo net....................... 192
Car seats for children (see Child safety seats)....... 39
Cassette tape player
(see Electronic sound system)......213, 225, 228
Catalytic converter................... 359
CD player (see Electronic sound system)......... 201
Chains, tires...................... 333
Changing a tire.................... 267
Charging system warning light............ 72,85
Childproof locks.................... 144
Child safety restraints.................. 25
built-in child seat................... 27
child safety belts................... 38
child safety seats................... 39
Child safety seats
and air bags................... 20,39
attaching with tether straps.............. 50
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Child safety seats (continued)
automatic locking mode (retractor)........... 39
built-in child seat................... 27
in front seat..................... 39
in rear outboard seat................. 39
tether anchorage hardware............... 50
Chime
headlamps on................... 122
safety belt.................... 69,83
Cleaning your vehicle
built-in child seat................... 37
CD player and discs................. 204
chrome and aluminum parts.............. 6
exterior....................... 5
exterior lamps................... 125
fabric...................... 5,184
headlamps..................... 125
instrument panel.................. 106
instrument panel lens................ 106
interior lamps................... 128
plastic parts..................... 6
polishing....................... 5
rustproofing..................... 6
safety belts...................... 18
tail lamps..................... 125
upholstery and interior trim............. 184
washing....................... 5
wheels...................... 3,335
Climate control system
air conditioning................... 106
heating....................... 106
Clock.....................200, 216, 231
Cold engine starting................... 58
Combination lap and shoulder belts............ 9
Compact disc radio (see Electronic sound system).... 196
Console, description.................. 186
Controls
instrument panel.................. 105
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Infant seats (see Safety seats)............. 25,39
Instrument cluster.................... 65
mechanical...................... 68
Instrument panel
cleaning...................... 106
lighting up panel and interior............ 125
location of components............... 105
registers...................... 107
Integrated child seat (see Built-in child seat)........ 27
Interval wipers.................... 131
J
Jack
operation...................... 270
positioning..................... 270
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables................... 263
disconnecting cables................. 266
K
Keyless entry system
autolock...................... 154
locking and unlocking doors............. 150
programming entry code.............. 149
Keys
positions of the ignition................ 55
removing from the ignition.............. 56
stuck in lock position................. 56
L
Lamps
daytime running light system............ 122
dome lamps.................... 126
flashing the lamps................. 130
fog lamps..................... 121
hazard flashers................... 135
headlamps..................... 120
high beams..................... 130
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Mileage, calculating fuel economy............ 314
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview mirror.......144, 190
heated....................... 190
rearview...................... 188
vanity mirror, illuminated.............. 191
Motorcraft parts.................... 364
O
Octane rating..................... 310
Odometer
description.................... 79,96
trip odometer..................... 80
Oil (see Engine oil).................. 316
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system.......... 361
Order forms, service information............ 198
Overdrive...................... 237
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system........ 152
Parking brake
operation...................... 244
warning light................... 68,84
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)............... 364
PCV valve, specifications................ 364
Power door locks................... 146
Power features
door locks..................... 146
lumbar support................... 170
mirrors....................... 189
seats........................ 169
windows...................... 160
Power steering
dipstick...................... 339
driving with power steering............. 240
fluid, checking and adding.............. 339
fluid, specifications................. 365
servicing...................... 240
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Safety restraints (continued)
warning light and chime................ 83
Safety seats for children
and air bags................... 20,39
attaching with tether straps.............. 50
built-in child seat................... 27
in front seat..................... 39
in rear outboard................... 39
in rear seat...................... 39
tether anchorage hardware............... 50
Seats
child safety seats................... 39
cleaning upholstery................. 184
seat/bed conversion................. 173
Servicing your vehicle, precautions when servicing.... 301
Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints)........ 9
Snow tires and chains................. 333
Special driving conditions............... 245
Speed control
canceling a set speed................ 141
resetting...................... 140
resuming a set speed................ 141
Speedometer.................... 79,95
Starting your vehicle, preparing to start your vehicle.... 57
Steering wheel
horn........................ 134
speed controls................... 137
tilting....................... 136
Storage compartments, map pockets........... 185
Storing your vehicle.................. 366
Supplemental air bag readiness light......... 74,85
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)........... 19
T
Tachometer....................... 97
Tail lamps, cleaning.................. 125
Tether anchor installation (see Child restraints)....... 50
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