odometer FORD WINDSTAR 1998 1.G Owners Manual

Instrumentation
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[IS12200(ALL)08/96]3.
Let the engine cool.DO NOT REMOVE COOLANT
SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL THE ENGINE IS COOL.
[IS12300(ALL)08/96]4.
Check the coolant level following the instructions on
checking and adding coolant to your engine in this Owner
Guide. Seeengine coolantin the index. If you do not follow
these instructions, you or others could be injured.
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[IS12400(ALL)08/96]
If the coolant continues to overheat, have the coolant system
serviced as soon as possible.
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[IS13600(ALL)08/96]
Speedometer
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[IS13700(ALL)03/96]
The speedometer tells you how many miles (kilometers) per
hour your vehicle is moving.
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[IS14200(ALL)08/96]
Odometer
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[IS14300(ALL)01/96]
The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has been
driven.
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[IS14700(ALL)01/96]
Trip Odometer
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[IS14800(ALL)05/96]
The trip odometer records the distance of individual trips.
Before each trip, set the trip odometer to zero by pushing the
reset control.
[IS14900(ALL)01/96]
10-1/2 pica
art:0050155-C
The speedometer, odometer and trip odometer
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Maintenance and Care
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[MC19400(ALL)03/96]
RWARNING
Do not replace your tires with ºhigh performanceª tires
or larger size tires.
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[MC19500(ALL)03/96]
RWARNING
Use of aftermarket wheel assemblies may damage your
vehicle or cause accidents resulting in serious injuries.
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[MC19600(ALL)03/96]
RWARNING
Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect
the handling of the vehicle and make it easier to lose
control and roll over.
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[MC19700(ALL)01/96]
Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle's original tires
may affect the accuracy of your speedometer and odometer.
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[MC19800(ALL)01/96]
Information About Tire Quality Grades
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[MC19900(ALL)01/96]
New vehicles are fitted with tires that have their Tire Quality
Grade (described below) molded into the tire's sidewall. These
Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that the
United States Department of Transportation has set.
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[MC20000(ALL)01/96]
Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic tires for use on
this vehicle. They do not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow
tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with
nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (254-305 mm) or
limited production tires as defined in Title 49 Code of Federal
Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2).
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[MC20100(ALL)01/96]
U.S. Department of Transportation Ð Tire quality grades:The
U.S. Department of Transportation requires Ford to give you the
following information about tire grades exactly as the
government has written it.
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Maintenance and Care
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[MC27400(ALL)01/96]
Running Out of Fuel
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[MC27500(ALL)08/96]
If your vehicle runs out of fuel, try to stop on level ground
away from traffic. Add at least one gallon (4 liters) of fuel to
start your vehicle again. If your vehicle is not on level ground,
you may need as much as five gallons (20 liters) of fuel to start
it.
[MC27600(ALL)01/96]
You may need to turn the ignition to START several times
before engaging the starter (leaving it in that position several
seconds each time) before the fuel system starts to pump fuel
from the tank to the engine.
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[MC27700(ALL)03/96]
Fuel Economy
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[MC27800(ALL)01/96]
Fuel economy is an estimate of the efficiency of your vehicle
and can be calculated as Miles Per Gallon (MPG) or Liters Per
100 Kilometers (L/100K).
[MC27900(ALL)01/96]
To calculate the fuel economy:
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[MC28000(ALL)01/96]1.
Fill the tank completely and record the initial odometer
reading.
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[MC28100(ALL)01/96]2.
Every time you buy fuel record the amount (in gallons or
liters) purchased.
[MC28200(ALL)01/96]3.
Divide the total number of miles that you have driven by
the total number of gallons that your vehicle has used. This
will give you the average numbers of miles per gallon.
[MC28300(ALL)01/96]
In metric, multiply the number of liters used by 100 and
divide the answer by the number of kilometers traveled. This
will give you the number of liters used per 100 km.
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Fuel cap, replacing.................. 301
Fuel filter, specifications................ 323
Fuel gauge....................... 20
Fuse panels
engine compartment................. 244
instrument panel.................. 238
Fuses
charts....................... 240
checking and replacing............... 238
G
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)............ 305
Gauges
engine coolant temperature gauge........... 22
fuel gauge...................... 20
odometer....................... 23
speedometer..................... 23
tachometer...................... 24
trip odometer..................... 23
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 223
definition....................222, 233
driving with a heavy load.............. 233
location...................... 222
Gearshift
automatic operation................. 216
column-mounted.................. 216
locking the gearshift.................. 91
positions...................... 216
shifting the gears.................. 216
shift-lock...................... 217
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Index
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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Index
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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