FORD WINDSTAR 2002 2.G User Guide

These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank
with high quality fuel of the recommended octane and/or properly
installing and securely tightening the fuel cap. After three driving cycles
without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the light
should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup
followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is
required.
If the light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available
opportunity.
Light is blinking:
Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter.
You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and
deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available
opportunity.
Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior
floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.
Check fuel cap
Illuminates when the fuel cap is not
installed correctly. Check the fuel
cap for proper installation. When
the fuel filler cap is properly
re-installed, the light(s) will turn off
after a period of normal driving. Continuing to operate the vehicle with
the check fuel cap light on, can activate theService Engine Soon/Check
Enginewarning light.
It may take a long period of time for the system to detect an
improperly installed fuel filler cap.
For more information, refer toFuel filler capin theMaintenance and
specificationschapter.
CHECK
FUEL
CAP
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Brake system warning
Illuminates if the parking brake is
engaged. Also momentarily
illuminates at start up to ensure the
circuit is functional. If the brake
warning lamp does not illuminate at
these times, or illuminates after releasing the parking brake, seek service
immediately. Refer toBrakesin theDrivingchapter for more
information.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Momentarily illuminates at start up
to ensure the circuit is functional. If
the light does not illuminate,
remains on or continues to flash, the
ABS needs to be serviced (refer to
Brakesin theDrivingchapter for more information). With the ABS light
on, the ABS is disabled and normal braking is still functional.
Safety belt
Illuminates to remind you to fasten
your safety belts. For more
information, refer to theSeating
and safety restraintschapter.
Air bag readiness
Illuminates to confirm that the air
bags (front or side) are operational.
If the light fails to illuminate,
continues to flash or remains on,
have the system serviced immediately.
Charging system
Illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly.
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BRAKE
ABS
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Engine oil pressure
Illuminates when the oil pressure
falls below the normal range. Check
the oil level and add oil if needed.
Refer toEngine oilin the
Maintenance and specifications
chapter.
Traction ControlYactive (if equipped)
Illuminates when the Traction
Controlysystem is active. It will be
lit for a minimum of four seconds or
for the duration of the Traction
Controlyevent.
For more information, refer to theDrivingchapter.
Traction ControlYoff light (if equipped)
Illuminates when the Traction
Controlysystem has been disabled
(by the driver or as a result of a
system failure). For more
information, refer to theDrivingchapter.
Low tire warning
Illuminates while the low tire
warning system is enabled. If the
light remains on while driving, the
tire pressures should be checked,
refer toLow tire warningin the
Maintenance and specificationschapter.
Bulb Warning
Illuminates when one of the exterior
bulbs has burned out.
TRAC
ACTIVE
TRAC
OFF
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Low fuel
Illuminates when the fuel level in
the fuel tank is at, or near, empty
(refer toFuel gaugein this chapter
for more information).
Low washer fluid
Illuminates when the windshield
washer fluid is low.
O/D off
Illuminates when the overdrive
function has been turned OFF using
the Transmission Control Switch
(TCS) at the end of gearshift. If the
light does not come on or the light flashes steadily, have your vehicle
serviced as soon as possible, damage to the transmission could occur.
Door ajar
Illuminates when any door is open
(or not fully closed).
Anti-theft system
Illuminates when the SecuriLocky
Passive Anti-theft System is armed.
If the light fails to illuminate,
continues to flash or remains on,
have the system serviced.
O/D
OFF
THEFT
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Turn signals
Illuminates when the turn signals or
the hazard lights are turned on. If
the lights stay on continuously or
flash faster, check for a burned-out
bulb.
High beams
Illuminates when the high beam
headlamps are turned on.
Safety belt warning chime
Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
BeltMinder chime
Sounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime
Sounds when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system (front
or side airbags) has been detected. Have the supplemental restraint
system inspected immediately.
Headlamps on warning chime
Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the key is removed
from the ignition and the driver's door is opened.
Turn signal chime
Sounds when the turn signal lever has been activated to signal a turn and
not turned off after the vehicle is driven more than 0.8 km (1/2 mile).
Key-in-ignition warning chime
Sounds when the key is left in the ignition and the driver's door is
opened.
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GAUGES
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Indicates the temperature of the
engine coolant. At normal operating
temperature, the needle remains
within the normal area (the area
between the ªHº and ªCº). If it
enters the red section, the engine is
overheating. Stop the vehicle as
soon as safely possible, switch off
the engine immediately and let the
engine cool. Refer toEngine coolantin theMaintenance and
specificationschapter.
Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot. Steam and scalding liquid from a hot cooling
system can burn you badly.
This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the
coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication
will not be accurate.
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CAP
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Fuel gauge
Displays approximately how much
fuel is in the fuel tank. The fuel
gauge may vary slightly when the
vehicle is in motion or on a grade.
When refueling the vehicle from
empty indication, the amount of fuel
that can be added will be less than
the advertised capacity due to the
reserve fuel.
The arrow near the fuel pump icon indicates which side of the vehicle
the fuel filler door is located.
Speedometer
Indicates the current vehicle speed.
Odometer
Registers the total kilometers
(miles) of the vehicle.
FFUEL
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mi
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Trip odometer
Registers up to 1 600 kilometers
(1 000 miles) of individual journeys.
To display, depress the control. To
reset, depress and hold the control
for 2 seconds. To set back to
odometer, depress the control again.
Tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in
revolutions per minute.
Driving with your tachometer
pointer continuously at the top of
the scale may damage the engine.
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AM/FM STEREO
Your vehicle is equipped with a delayed accessory feature. This feature
enables the audio playing media to continue playing up to 10 minutes
after the ignition has been turned off, or until a door is opened.
Volume/power control
Press the control to turn the audio
system on or off.
Turn the control to raise or lower
volume.
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SEEKTONE
CLK
TUNE
TONE VOL
12 FMSTDX
VOL
PUSH
ON
AM / FM STEREO
VOL
PUSH
ON
VOL
PUSH
ON
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If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,
the volume will come back on at a ªnominalº listening level when the
ignition switch is turned back on.
Bass adjust
The bass adjust control allows you
to increase or decrease the audio
system's bass output.
Press the TONE control once, then
use the volume knob to adjust the
desired level.
Treble adjust
The treble adjust control allows you
to increase or decrease the audio
system's treble output.
Press the TONE control twice, then
use the volume knob to adjust the
desired level.
Speaker balance adjust
Speaker sound distribution can be
adjusted between the right and left
speakers.
Press the TONE control three times,
then use the volume knob to adjust
the desired level.
Speaker fade adjust (if equipped)
Speaker sound can be adjusted
between the front and rear
speakers.
Press the TONE control four times,
then use the volume knob to adjust
the desired level.
TONE
CLK
VOL
PUSH
ON
TONE
CLK
VOL
PUSH
ON
TONE
CLK
VOL
PUSH
ON
TONE
CLK
VOL
PUSH
ON
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