light FORD WINDSTAR 1998 1.G User Guide

Instrumentation
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[IS10600(ALL)12/95]
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.
[IS10700(ALL)12/95]
10-1/2 pica
art:0050235-A
Fuel gauge Ð base cluster
[IS10800(ALL)08/96]
10-1/2 pica
art:0050126-D
The engine coolant temperature and fuel gauge
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Tachometer (If equipped)
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[IS15100(ALL)03/96]
The tachometer will show you the engine's speed measured in
revolutions per minute (RPM).
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[IS15200(ALL)03/96]
The tachometer may move slightly when the key is placed in
the ACC or ON position, with the engine off. This is normal
and does not affect the performance of the tachometer when the
engine is running.
[IS15300(ALL)01/96]
Some vehicles are equipped with an engine speed (RPM)
limiting device that is contained within the Electronic Engine
Control Module. The purpose of this device is to maintain peak
engine speed (RPM) below a specified limit. (Engine speed
limits may vary based on engine size.)
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[IS15400(ALL)03/96]
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.
[IS15500(ALL)01/96]
10-1/2 pica
art:0050168-B
The tachometer
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Instrumentation
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Auxiliary Warning Module (If equipped)
[IS19300(ALL)01/96]
An additional bank of indicator and warning lights is located
above the driver's side vent, just to the right of the steering
wheel. The light(s) located in this module are described and
illustrated below.
[IS19400(ALL)08/96]
13-1/2 pica
art:0050122-H
The auxiliary warning module
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Traction Control Active Light
[IS19600(ALL)01/96]
This light comes on when the Traction Control system begins
applying and releasing the brakes and adjusting the engine
characteristics to limit a wheelspin condition. You may feel
some steering changes and hear some noise, but this is normal.
[IS19700(ALL)01/96]
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[IS19800(ALL)01/96]
The Traction Control light will stay on for a minimum of four
seconds.
[IS19900(ALL)07/96]
Traction Control Off Light
[IS20000(ALL)01/96]
This light comes on when the Traction Control system is not
operating. In some conditions, you may want to turn Traction
Control off, such as when rocking your vehicle out of deep
snow or mud.
[IS20100(ALL)07/96]
one inch art:0050275-B[IS20200(ALL)01/96]
Traction Control will automatically turn off to prevent the
brakes from overheating. The system will turn back on once the
brakes have cooled down.
[IS20300(ALL)01/96]
NOTE: If the TRAC OFF light is flashing repeatedly, it means
that there is a Traction Control system malfunction
and the system is inoperative. Contact your dealer for
service as soon as possible.
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Instrumentation
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Anti-Theft Active Indicator Light
[IS20500(ALL)07/96]
This indicator is used in the optional Anti-Theft System. See
ªAnti-Theft Systemº in theControls and Featureschapter of this
Owner Guide.
[IS20600(ALL)01/96]
6 pica art:0050123-B
The anti-theft active indicator light
[IS20700(ALL)01/96]
Air Suspension Warning Light
[IS20800(ALL)01/96]
6 pica art:0050227-A
The air suspension warning light
[IS20900(ALL)01/96]
The warning light for the Air Suspension indicates one of two
things:
[IS21000(ALL)01/96]1.
The service switch (located in the jack storage area) is in the
ªoffº position.
[IS21100(ALL)01/96]2.
A system malfunction has occurred electronically disabling
Air Suspension function.
[IS21200(ALL)01/96]
NOTE: If the switch is returned to or in the ªONº position
and the light does not go out after recycling the
ignition switch OFF/ON, the Air Suspension should
be checked by a qualified service technician.
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Electronic Sound Systems
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[AS09300(ALL)10/95]
n
Automatic Disc Storage
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[AS09400(ALL)10/95]
If the disc is ejected from the CD player but is not removed
from the disc opening within approximately 10 seconds, the
player will automatically reload the disc for storage, unless
the disc is automatically ejected due to a ªfocus errorº (disc
inserted upside down). In this case, the disc will not be
automatically reloaded.
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[AS09500(ALL)04/96]
How to eject the disc
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[AS09600(ALL)10/95]
Push the ªEJECTº button to stop play, eject the disc and resume
radio operation of your audio system.
[AS09700(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: You can eject the disc while the radio power and/or
ignition is on or off.
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[AS09710(ALL)08/95]
How To Take Care of and Clean Your CD Player and
Discs
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[AS09720(ALL)08/95]
To ensure the continued performance of your Ford Compact
Disc Player, carefully read the following precautions:
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[AS09730(ALL)04/96]
n
Always handle the disc by its edge. Never touch the playing
surface.
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[AS09740(ALL)08/95]
n
Before playing, inspect the disc for any contamination. If
needed, clean the disc with an approved disc cleaner, such as
the DiscwasherHCompact Disc Cleaner or the Allsop 3H
Compact Disc Cleaner, by wiping from the center out to the
edges.Do not use a circular motion to clean.
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[AS09750(ALL)06/96]
n
Do not clean discs with solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray intended
for analog records.
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[AS09760(ALL)04/96]
n
Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources
such as defroster and floor heating ducts. Do not leave any
discs in a parked car in direct sunlight where there may be a
considerable rise in temperature or damage may result.
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[AS10450(ALL)06/96]
Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape Player
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[AS10460(ALL)08/95]
How to insert a tape
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[AS10470(ALL)08/95]
Your cassette tape player is equipped with power loading. Once
you insert a tape and push slightly (with theopen edge to the
right), the loading mechanism draws the tape the rest of the
way in and play will begin after a momentary tape tightening
process. Display indicates ªMº (for metal/CrO
2) while tape is
playing.
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[AS10500(ALL)08/95]
There are four ways to quickly locate a desired selection on the
tape. You can use the fast forward, rewind, ªSEEKº or ªSCANº
function. Following are brief descriptions of each.
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[AS10510(ALL)09/95]
n
Fast forwarding the tape
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[AS10520(ALL)03/96]
To fast forward the tape, press the ªFFº button. The radio
will automatically begin playing until fast forward is
manually stopped. At the end of the tape, the direction
automatically reverses and plays the other side of the tape.
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[AS10530(ALL)08/95]
n
Rewinding the tape
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[AS10540(ALL)08/95]
To rewind the tape, press the ªREWº button.
[AS10550(ALL)12/93]
n
How to change the track of the tape being played
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[AS10560(ALL)08/95]
The alternate track of the tape can be selected anytime by
pressing the ªPLAY/PROGº button.
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[AS10570(ALL)08/95]
n
Using the ªSEEKº function with your cassette tape player
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[AS10580(ALL)03/96]
While in the tape mode, push the right
aside of the
ªSEEKº button to seek forward to the next selection on the
tape. Push the left
bside to seek the previous tape
selection.
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[AS10860(ALL)02/96]
Using the DolbyHB noise reduction feature
[AS10870(ALL)07/93]
DolbyHis a Registered Trademark of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corp.
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[AS10880(ALL)08/95]
Push thekbutton to activate. When on, theksymbol
above the button will be lit.
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[AS10905(ALL)05/96]
Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and Tapes
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[AS10910(ALL)08/95]
In order to keep your cassette tape player performing the way it
was meant to, read and follow these simple precautions:
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[AS10915(ALL)05/96]
n
Using a Ford or equivalent cassette cleaning cartridge to
clean the tape player head after 10-12 hours of play will help
maintain the best playback sound and proper tape operation.
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[AS10920(ALL)08/95]
n
Only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less should be
used. Tapes longer than 90 minutes are thinner and subject
to breakage or may jam the tape player mechanism.
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[AS10925(ALL)08/95]
n
Protect cassettes from exposure to direct sunlight, high
humidity and extreme heat or cold. If they are exposed to
extreme conditions, allow them to reach a moderate
temperature before playing.
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[AS10930(ALL)08/95]
n
If a tape is loose inside the cassette, tighten it before playing
by putting your finger or a pencil into one of the holes and
turning the hub until the tape is tight.
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[AS10935(ALL)08/95]
n
Loose labels on cassette tapes can become lodged in the
mechanism. Remove any loose label material before inserting
a cassette.
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[AS10940(ALL)08/95]
n
Do not leave a tape in the cassette tape player when not in
use. High heat in the vehicle can cause the cassette to warp.
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[AS27600(ALL)05/96]
Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and Tapes
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[AS27700(ALL)08/95]
In order to keep your cassette tape player performing the way it
was meant to, read and follow these simple precautions:
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[AS27750(ALL)05/96]
n
Using a Ford or equivalent cassette cleaning cartridge to
clean the tape player head after 10-12 hours of play will help
maintain the best playback sound and proper tape operation.
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[AS27800(ALL)08/95]
n
Only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less should be
used. Tapes longer than 90 minutes are thinner and subject
to breakage or may jam the tape player mechanism.
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[AS27900(ALL)08/95]
n
Protect cassettes from exposure to direct sunlight, high
humidity and extreme heat or cold. If they are exposed to
extreme conditions, allow them to reach a moderate
temperature before playing.
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[AS28001(ALL)08/95]
n
If a tape is loose inside the cassette, tighten it before playing
by putting your finger or a pencil into one of the holes and
turning the hub until the tape is tight.
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[AS28101(ALL)08/95]
n
Loose labels on cassette tapes can become lodged in the
mechanism. Remove any loose label material before inserting
a cassette.
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[AS28200(ALL)08/95]
n
Do not leave a tape in the cassette tape player when not in
use. High heat in the vehicle can cause the cassette to warp.
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[AS28400(ALL)05/96]
Clock Operation
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[AS28500(ALL)05/96]
How to view the clock mode
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[AS28650(ALL)08/95]
Press the ªCLOCKº button to alternate the frequency and time
in the display. In the clock mode, pressing any radio function
will automatically display the radio frequency for approximately
ten seconds before changing back to the clock mode.
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[AS36100(ALL)05/96]
To minimize these conditions, a stereo/mono blend circuit has
been incorporated into this system. This feature automatically
switches a weak stereo signal to a clearer monaural signal,
which improves the quality of reception.
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[AS36200(ALL)05/96]
Several sources of static are normal conditions on AM
frequencies. These can be caused by power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms.
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[AS36300(ALL)05/96]
Another reception phenomenon isStrong Signal Capture and
Overload. This can occur when listening to a weak station and
when passing another broadcast tower. The close station may
capture the more distant station, although the displayed
frequency does not change. While passing the tower, the station
may switch back and forth a few times before returning to the
original station.
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[AS36400(ALL)05/96]
When several broadcast towers are present (common in
metropolitan areas), several stations may overload the receiver,
resulting in considerable station changing, mixing and
distortion.
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[AS36500(ALL)05/96]
Automatic gain control circuitry for both AM and FM bands has
been incorporated into this system to reduce strong signal
capture and overload.
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