high beam FORD WINDSTAR 1998 1.G Owners Manual

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[IS07900(ALL)12/95]
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The turn signal indicator lights
[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.
[IS08010(ALL)10/96]
Turn Signal Warning Chime
[IS08020(ALL)10/96]
If you drive with either turn signal on for more than 1/2 mile,
a chime will sound every time the flasher is activated until the
turn signal is turned off. This feature can be activated or
deactivated by performing the following procedure:
[IS08030(ALL)10/96]1.
Ensure the ignition switch is on the OFF position and the
front doors are closed.
[IS08040(ALL)10/96]2.
Place the key into the ignition and turn it to RUN, then turn
the ignition to OFF and remove the key from the ignition.
[IS08050(ALL)10/96]3.
Press and hold the rear defroster control. While holding the
defroster control, put the key into the ignition and wait until
a tone sounds for two seconds.
[IS08060(ALL)10/96]4.
When the tone sounds, release the defroster control.
[IS08070(ALL)10/96]5.
If you hear one beep after the tone, the feature is activated. If
you hear two beeps after the tone, the feature is deactivated.
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[IS08100(ALL)05/96]
High Beam Light
[IS08200(ALL)09/96]
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 they are on when the high beams are flashed, the
high beam indicator will not light.
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Instrumentation
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[IS08300(ALL)12/95]
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The high beam indicator light
% [IS08400(ALL)09/96]
Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning
(If equipped)
[IS08500(ALL)08/96]
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)08/96]
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.
[IS08700(ALL)08/96]
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The low windshield washer indicator light
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[CF11600(ALL)03/96]
To maximize fog lamp bulb life, it is recommended that the fog
lamp switch be turned off after each use prior to turning off the
headlamps.
[CF11700(ALL)01/96]
n
To turn the fog lamps on, push the switch. An indicator light
will glow when the lamps are on.
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[CF11800(ALL)03/96]
n
To turn off, push the switch again.
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[CF11900(ALL)03/96]
ªHeadlamps Onº Alert Chime
[CF12000(ALL)01/96]
The ªheadlamps onº alert chime acts as an indicator that you
have left the headlamps or parking lights on. This continuous
chime will activate when the following conditions are present:
[CF12100(ALL)01/96]
n
The headlamp and/or parking lamps are on
[CF12200(ALL)01/96]
n
There is no key in the ignition
[CF12300(ALL)01/96]
n
The driver's door is ajar (open)
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[CF12400(ALL)01/96]
Daytime Running Light (DRL) System (Canadian
vehicles only)
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[CF12500(ALL)01/96]
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system is designed to turn
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced light output and
without illuminating the high beam indicator lamp in the
instrument panel. The DRL system operates when all of the
following conditions are met:
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[CF12600(ALL)01/96]
n
the vehicle is ªrunningº
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[CF12700(ALL)02/96]
n
the vehicle has a fully released parking brake
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[CF12800(ALL)01/96]
n
the headlamp system is in the OFF position
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Controls and Features
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[CF16300(ALL)05/96]
RWARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets
unattended in your vehicle.
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[CF16400(ALL)01/96]
Turn Signal Lever
*
[CF16500(ALL)02/96]
You can use the turn signal lever on the left side of the steering
column to:
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[CF16600(ALL)01/96]
n
operate the turn signals.
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[CF16700(ALL)01/96]
n
turn the headlamps to high beam.
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[CF16800(ALL)01/96]
n
flash the headlamps.
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[CF16900(ALL)01/96]
n
turn the windshield wipers and washer on/off.
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[CF17000(ALL)01/96]
Turn Signals
[CF17100(ALL)01/96]
To turn on the right turn signal, push the turn signal lever up.
The right-side arrow on the instrument panel will flash.
[CF17200(ALL)01/96]
To turn on the left turn signal, pull the turn signal lever down.
The left-side arrow on the instrument panel will flash.
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[CF17300(ALL)01/96]
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The turn signal lever
[CF17400(ALL)01/96]
Usually, the turn signals turn off automatically after you turn
your vehicle. If the turn signal continues to flash after you have
made the turn, pull the lever back to the neutral position.
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[CF17500(ALL)01/96]
To indicate a lane change to the right, push the turn signal
lever up slightly (without latching) and hold it in position. To
indicate a lane change to the left, pull the turn signal lever
down slightly (without latching) and hold it in position. The
lever will return to the OFF position when you release it.
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[CF17600(ALL)01/96]
If the turn indicator light in the instrument panel does not
illuminate or remains on (does not flash) when you signal a
turn, the turn signaling system is malfunctioning. Have this
condition corrected as soon as possible, and use the accepted
hand signals until the turn signal system is repaired.
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[CF17700(ALL)01/96]
High Beams
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[CF17800(ALL)01/96]
To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamps on and push
the turn signal lever away from you until it latches. When the
high beams are on, the high beam indicator light on the
instrument panel is illuminated.
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[CF17900(ALL)01/96]
To return to the low beam setting, pull the turn signal lever
toward you until it latches back into the neutral position. The
high beam indicator light turns off.
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[CF18000(ALL)01/96]
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High beam and flash-to-pass operation
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Controls and Features
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[CF18100(ALL)01/96]
Flashing the Lights
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[CF18200(ALL)01/96]
To flash the headlamps, pull the turn signal lever toward you
for a moment and then release it. The high beam headlamps
will flash whether the headlamps are on or off.
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[CF18300(ALL)01/96]
Windshield Wipers and Washer
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[CF18400(ALL)06/96]
Variable Interval Wipers
[CF18500(ALL)01/96]
Your vehicle has wipers that operate at varying intervals. For
example, you can set the interval so they wipe less often in
light rain or more often in heavier rain. The wiper delays range
from about 1.5 to 20 seconds.
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[CF18600(ALL)01/96]
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Variable interval wiper control
[CF18700(ALL)09/96]
To set the interval wipers, rotate the knob at the end of the turn
signal lever to the most effective interval. The farther the knob
is from the OFF position, the more frequently the wipers
operate.
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Maintenance and Care
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[MC34100(ALL)01/96]
The alignment of your headlamps should be checked if:
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[MC34200(ALL)01/96]
n
oncoming motorists frequently signal you to turn off your
vehicle's high beams when you do not have the high beams
on
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[MC34300(ALL)01/96]
n
the headlamps do not seem to give you enough light to see
clearly at night
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[MC34400(ALL)01/96]
n
the headlamp beams are not pointed slightly down and to
the right
% [MC34500(ALL)04/96]
Replacing the Headlamp Bulb
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[MC34600(ALL)03/96]
The headlamps on your vehicle use replaceable bulbs. When the
lamp burns out, simply replace the bulb, rather than the whole
lamp.
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[MC34700(ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out
of children's reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic
base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand
could cause the bulb to break the next time the
headlamps are operated.
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[MC34800(ALL)01/96]
Do not remove the burned out bulb unless you can immediately
replace it with a new one. If a bulb is removed for an extended
period of time, contaminants may enter the headlamp and affect
its performance.
[MC34900(ALL)04/96]
To remove the headlamp bulb:
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[MC35000(ALL)01/96]1.
Make sure that the engine is off and the headlamp switch on
the instrument panel is in the OFF position.
[MC35100(ALL)01/96]2.
Lift the hood and locate the headlamp bulb installed in the
rear of the headlamp. Remove the electrical connector from
the bulb by pulling the connector away from the bulb
assembly.
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Index
Brake fluid...................... 279
checking and adding................ 279
description..................... 279
specifications..................279, 325
Brakelamp, bulb replacement.............. 314
Brakes........................ 211
adjustment..................... 211
anti-lock...................... 211
anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light....... 12
applying the brakes................. 213
brake warning light.............. 11,18,143
fluid, checking and adding.............. 279
fluid, refill capacities................ 279
fluid, specifications...............279, 325
front disc...................... 211
if brakes do not grip well.............. 213
lubricant specifications................ 325
master cylinder................... 279
new brake linings................... 4
noise......................211, 213
parking...................... 214
power braking................... 211
servicing....................213, 279
stopping distances................213, 230
when storing your vehicle.............. 328
Brake-shift interlock.................. 217
Break-in period..................... 4
Brights (high beams)................... 18
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Index
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 223
definition...................... 222
driving with a heavy load.............. 233
location...................... 222
H
Hazard flashers.................... 100
Headlamps
aiming....................... 311
autolamp system.................. 104
bulb specification.................. 318
checking alignment................. 311
cleaning...................... 320
daytime running lights................. 88
flashing....................... 95
high beam...................... 94
replacing bulbs................... 311
turning on and off.................. 86
warning chime.................... 88
Head restraints.................... 141
Heating
manual heating and air conditioning system....... 71
rear seat controls................... 82
High beams
indicator light..................... 18
operation....................... 94
Hitch......................... 225
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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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