washer fluid FORD WINDSTAR 1997 1.G Owners Manual

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[IS08000(ALL)12/95]
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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[IS08100(ALL)05/96]
High Beam Light
[IS08200(ALL)12/95]
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.
[IS08300(ALL)12/95]
6 pica art:0050154-B
The high beam indicator light
% [IS08400(ALL)07/96]
Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning
(Optional Chime with Light)
[IS08500(ALL)07/96]
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.
[IS08600(ALL)07/96]
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.
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[IS15519(ALL)07/96]
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.
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[IS15521(ALL)07/96]
If you lose engine oil pressure:
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[IS15523(ALL)07/96]1.
Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
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[IS15525(ALL)07/96]2.
Shut off the engine immediately. If you do not stop the
engine as soon as safely possible, severe engine damage
could result.
[IS15527(ALL)07/96]3.
Check the engine's oil level. (See ªChecking and Adding
Engine Oilº in theMaintenance and Carechapter 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.
[IS15529(ALL)07/96]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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Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning Light
[IS15533(ALL)07/96]
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.
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Instrumentation
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[IS15535(ALL)07/96]
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.
[IS15537(ALL)07/96]
6 pica art:0050062-B
The low windshield washer indicator light
[IS15539(ALL)07/96]
Speed Control Indicator
[IS15541(ALL)07/96]
A SPEED CONTROL light is displayed in the optional electronic
instrument cluster when the speed control system is engaged.
The display will turn off when the brake pedal is pressed or if
speed control is shut off.
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[IS15543(ALL)07/96]
This display does not indicate any problems with the speed
control, but is simply a convenient way of knowing when it is
active.
[IS15545(ALL)07/96]
6 pica art:0050220-A
The speed control light
% [IS15547(ALL)07/96]
Hazard Flasher Indicator Light
[IS15549(ALL)07/96]
This light flashes when you turn on the hazard flashers. If your
ignition is ON, the turn signal indicator lights in the electronic
cluster will flash in time with the hazard flashers.
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Controls and Features
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[CF19100(ALL)01/96]1.
Make sure the two front doors are securely closed.
[CF19200(ALL)01/96]2.
Insert the key into the ignition and turn first to the ON
position (the gauges on the instrument panel willnot
illuminate) and then back to the OFF position. Remove the
key and within 30 seconds:
[CF19300(ALL)01/96]3.
Press and hold the washer button on the end of the turn
signal lever.
[CF19400(ALL)01/96]4.
Within two seconds, put the key back in the ignition and
turn to the ON position.
[CF19500(ALL)01/96]5.
Hold the washer button down until a long (two second) tone
is heard. Release the button while the tone is active.
[CF19600(ALL)01/96]6.
After the long tone, a confirmation sequence will be heard.
One beep indicates the feature is inactive. Two beeps
indicates the feature is active.
[CF19700(ALL)01/96]
Repeat this procedure any time you want to cancel or reactivate
the Speed Dependent feature.
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[CF19800(ALL)01/96]
Windshield Washer
[CF19900(ALL)01/96]
To clean the windshield, push in the washer button on the end
of the turn signal lever. For a constant spray, push and hold the
button. If the windshield wipers are off, one momentary push
results in one wipe and a longer push in three wipes and
activation of washer fluid. If the windshield wipers are in
interval mode a quick tap results in two wipe cycles and a
longer tap in three wipes and washer fluid activation.
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[CF20000(ALL)01/96]
Do not try to clean the windshield when the washer fluid
container is empty and never activate the washers for more than
fifteen seconds continuously. This could damage the washer
pump system.
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[CF20100(ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Always warm up the windshield with the defroster
before you use the washer fluid. In freezing weather, the
washer solution may freeze on the windshield and
obscure your vision.
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[CF20200(ALL)03/96]
For information about refilling the washer fluid or replacing
your windshield wiper blades, seeWindshield washer fluid and
Wipersin the Index.
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[CF20300(ALL)01/96]
Gearshift Lever
[CF20400(ALL)01/96]
The gearshift lever on your vehicle is mounted on the steering
column. On the end of the gearshift lever is the Overdrive
On/Off button and the OVERDRIVE OFF lamp. For additional
information about the gearshift lever and the Overdrive On/Off
button, see theDrivingchapter.
[CF20500(ALL)01/96]
13-1/2 pica
art:0050016-A
The gearshift lever
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Lights, warning and indicator (continued)
check engine..................... 13
door ajar....................... 16
hazard warning light............... 27,108
high beam...................... 18
low fuel....................... 19
low washer fluid................. 18,26
oil pressure.................... 15,25
safety belt...................... 12
service engine soon.................. 13
speed control.................... 114
theft system..................... 39
traction control system................ 37
turn signal indicator................ 17,102
Load limits
GAWR....................... 245
GVWR....................... 245
trailer towing..................236, 246
Lubricant specifications................ 335
Luggage rack..................... 241
Lug nuts
anti-theft...................... 266
tightening sequence................. 271
Lumbar support pad.................. 149
M
Maintenance schedule and record (see separate Maintenance
Schedule and Record booklet)........... 3
Maintenance (see servicing)............... 279
Master cylinder, brakes................ 289
Methanol in fuel................... 314
Mileage, calculating fuel economy............ 316
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview mirror.......118, 122
dual electric remote control............. 130
heated....................... 131
rearview...................... 129
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Power steering
dipstick...................... 296
driving with power steering............. 228
fluid, checking and adding.............. 296
fluid, specifications................. 335
servicing...................... 228
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems)........... 41
Rear climate control system............... 91
Rearview mirror.................... 118
Rear window..................... 125
defroster....................... 93
washer........................ 94
washer reservoir.................. 291
Refill capacities for fluids............... 334
Relays........................ 258
Remote entry system................. 139
illuminated entry.................. 143
locking/unlocking doors............... 140
panic alarm.................... 141
replacement/additional transmitters.......... 142
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult........................ 147
child........................ 186
infant.....................186, 200
Roadside assistance.................. 341
Roadside emergencies................. 247
Roof rack....................... 241
Rotating the tires................... 304
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Index
Warranty Information Booklet.............. 3
Washer fluid..................... 104
rear window reservoir................ 291
reservoir...................... 291
warning light................... 18,26
windshield..................... 291
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)............. 245
Wheel bearings lubricant specifications......... 335
Wheel dollies (see Towing)............... 278
Wheels
anti-theft lugnuts.................. 266
cleaning...................... 332
covers....................... 265
inspection and maintenance............. 303
Windows....................... 125
manual windows, operating............. 125
power windows, operating.............. 125
Windshield, washing.................. 104
Windshield washer fluid and wipers.......... 104
checking and adding fluid.............. 291
checking and replacing wiper blades......... 302
liftgate reservoir................... 291
low washer fluid light............... 18,26
operation...................... 104
reservoir...................... 291
specifications.................... 291
variable interval wipers............... 104
Windshield wipers and washer............. 104
Wrecker towing.................... 278
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