FORD WINDSTAR 1998 1.G Owners Manual

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Index
K
Keys
positions of the ignition................ 91
removing from the ignition.............. 92
stuck in lock position................. 92
L
Lamps
autolamp delay system............... 104
bulb replacement specifications chart......... 318
daytime running light system............. 88
dome lamps.................... 105
flashing the lamps................... 95
fog lamps...................... 87
hazard flashers................... 100
headlamps...................... 86
high beams...................... 94
illuminated entry system............... 130
illuminated mirrors................. 108
instrument panel, dimming............... 89
interior lamps..................... 89
map lamps..................... 106
trailer....................... 226
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal).......... 93
Lap belts....................... 165
Liftgate........................ 122
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag........................ 17
anti-lock brakes (ABS)................. 12
anti-theft....................... 27
brake........................ 11
charging system.................... 15
door ajar....................... 17
hazard warning light................ 100
high beam...................... 18
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Lights, warning and indicator (continued)
low fuel....................... 20
low washer fluid................... 19
oil pressure...................... 16
safety belt...................... 12
theft system..................... 27
traction control system................ 25
turn signal indicator................ 17,93
Load limits
GAWR....................... 233
GVWR....................... 233
trailer towing..................224, 234
Lubricant specifications................ 325
Luggage rack..................... 229
Lug nuts
anti-theft...................... 254
tightening sequence................. 260
Lumbar support pad.................. 137
M
Maintenance schedule and record (see separate Maintenance
Schedule and Record booklet)........... 3
Maintenance (see servicing)............... 269
Mileage, calculating fuel economy............ 305
Mirrors........................ 117
automatic dimming rearview mirror......... 107
dual electric remote control............. 118
side view mirrors (manual)............. 117
vanity mirror, illuminated.............. 108
Motorcraft parts.................... 323
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N
New vehicle break-in.................. 4
O
Odometer........................ 23
description...................... 23
trip odometer..................... 23
Oil filter....................... 278
Oil (see Engine oil).................. 276
Oil viscosity...................... 276
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system.......... 310
Overdrive....................... 218
Overseas offices.................... 337
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system........ 128
Parking brake
operation...................... 214
warning light................. 11,18,143
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)............... 323
PCV valve, specifications................ 323
Power door locks................... 112
Power features
door locks..................... 112
lumbar support................... 137
mirrors.....................117±118
seats........................ 136
windows...................... 113
Power steering
dipstick...................... 286
driving with power steering............. 215
fluid, checking and adding.............. 286
fluid, specifications................. 325
servicing...................... 215
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R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems)........... 29
Rear climate control system............... 82
Rearview mirror.................... 107
Rear window..................... 113
defroster....................... 83
washer........................ 85
washer reservoir.................. 281
Refill capacities for fluids............... 324
Relays........................ 246
Remote entry system................. 126
illuminated entry.................. 130
locking/unlocking doors............... 127
panic alarm.................... 128
replacement/additional transmitters.......... 129
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult........................ 135
child........................ 174
infant.....................174, 187
Roadside assistance.................. 331
Roadside emergencies................. 235
Roof rack....................... 229
Rotating the tires................... 295
S
Safe driving tips.................... 230
Safety Compliance Certification Label.......... 223
Safety information relating to automotive fuels...... 303
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts............159, 165
center front lap belt................. 165
center rear lap belt................. 165
cleaning the safety belts............... 320
extension assembly................. 166
for children..................... 174
for infants...................174, 187
for pregnant women..............135, 158
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Safety restraints (continued)
lap and shoulder belts................ 159
lap belt....................... 165
maintenance.................... 166
replacement..................... 166
warning light and chime................ 12
Safety seats for children................ 187
and air bags................168, 187±188
attaching with tether straps............. 199
automatic locking mode (retractor).......... 187
built-in child seat.................. 175
in front seat.................... 187
in rear outboard.................. 187
in rear seat..................... 187
tether anchorage hardware.............. 199
Seats......................... 135
adjusting the seats, power.............. 136
child safety seats.................. 187
cleaning upholstery................. 321
head restraints................... 141
lumbar support................... 137
Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing.............. 269
servicing when you tow............... 268
Shift-lock system................... 217
Shift positions (see Gearshift).............. 216
Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints)....... 159
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints)........... 159
Side mirrors...................... 117
adjusting....................117±118
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Spare tire
changing the tire.................. 247
conventional spare................. 247
Spark plugs, specifications............... 323
Special driving conditions............... 230
Specification chart, lubricants.............. 325
Speed control
turning off..................... 102
when towing a trailer................ 226
Speedometer...................... 23
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle............ 205
starting a cold engine................ 206
starting your vehicle if the battery is disabled..... 262
Steering, power.................... 215
Steering wheel
horn......................... 99
locking........................ 91
tilting....................... 100
Storage compartments................. 156
cargo net...................... 124
center console................... 121
Storing your vehicle.................. 326
Supplemental air bag readiness light........... 17
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).......... 167
T
Tail lamps
bulb replacement................314, 318
cleaning...................... 320
Temperature control (see Climate control)......... 71
Tether anchor installation (see Child restraints)...... 199
Tilt steering wheel................... 100
Tires......................... 294
changing...................... 247
checking the pressure................ 294
cleaning...................... 322
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Tires (continued)
inspection and maintenance............. 294
replacing...................... 296
rotating...................... 295
storing your vehicle................. 328
tire grades...................296±297
treadwear...................296, 298
wear bands..................... 296
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing).......... 234
Towing your vehicle.................. 268
using wheel dollies................. 268
with a tow truck.................. 268
Traction control..................... 86
Trailer towing
tips........................ 226
trailer lamps.................... 226
Transaxle
automatic operation................. 216
fluid, checking and adding (automatic)......288±289
lubricant specifications................ 325
Transaxle control switch................ 218
Transmitter (see Remote entry)............. 126
Trip odometer...................... 23
Turn signal
indicator lights.................. 17,93
lever......................... 93
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U
Used engine oil, disposal............278, 285, 290
V
Vanity mirror..................... 108
Variable interval wipers................. 95
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).......... 333
Vehicle loading
calculating the load................. 223
understanding loading information.......... 233
Vehicle storage.................... 326
Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control)....... 71
Viscosity (see Engine oil)................ 276
Visor (see Sunvisor).................. 108
W
Warning chimes
headlamps on.................... 88
safety belt...................... 12
Warning lights (see Lights)................ 7
Warranties....................... 3
basic......................... 3
Canada....................... 3
radio......................... 69
Warranty Information Booklet.............. 3
Washer fluid...................... 95
rear window reservoir................ 281
reservoir...................... 281
warning light..................... 19
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Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)............. 233
Wheel bearings lubricant specifications......... 325
Wheel dollies (see Towing)............... 268
Wheels
anti-theft lugnuts.................. 254
cleaning...................... 322
covers....................... 253
inspection and maintenance............. 294
Windows....................... 113
manual windows, operating............. 113
power windows, operating.............. 113
Windshield, washing................... 95
Windshield washer fluid and wipers........... 95
checking and adding fluid.............. 281
checking and replacing wiper blades......... 293
liftgate reservoir................... 281
low washer fluid light................. 19
operation....................... 95
specifications.................... 281
variable interval wipers................ 95
Windshield wipers and washer.............. 95
Wrecker towing.................... 268
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