1996 FORD BRONCO warning light

Index 363
Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)....... 77
Accessory position on the ignition..... 60
Accessory power source,
power point outlet.......... 148
Additives, engine oil.......... 291
Air bag supplemental restraint system
description............... 25
disposal................ 32
driver air bag............. 25
indicator light............. 81
operation............... 27
proper seating............. 27
service and information labels...... 32
tone generator............. 29
wearing safety belts........... 26
Air conditioning, manual heating and air
conditioning system........... 90
Alarm, activating remote personal.... 122
Alcohol, in fuel............. 285
Ambulance packages........... 5
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 295
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 204
noise................ 205
see also Brake............ 203
warning light.............. 77
Assistance (see Customer assistance) . . . 255
Audio system
(see Electronic sound system)..... 149
Automatic transmission, fluid, refill capacities 344
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic overdrive.... 175
fluid, adding............. 315
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Automatic transmission (continued)
fluid, checking............ 314
fluid, specification........... 347
Axle
lubricant specifications......... 347
traction lok............212, 305
B
Backing up............... 178
Basic vehicle warranty........... 4
Battery
acid, treating emergencies.....237, 312
battery saver............. 125
charging system warning light...... 81
how to service............ 311
jumping a disabled battery....... 237
maintenance-free........... 311
proper disposal, recycling....... 312
replacement, specifications....... 346
voltage gauge.............. 82
when storing your vehicle....... 352
Brake fluid
brake warning light........... 76
specifications............. 319
Brakelamp, high-mount brakelamp . . 101, 336
Brakes
adjustment.............. 203
anti-lock............... 204
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light............. 77
applying the brakes.......... 207
brake warning light........... 76
fluid, checking and adding....... 318
fluid, refill capacities......... 344
fluid, specifications.......... 319
front disc............... 203
if brakes do not grip well....... 206
new brake linings............ 7
parking............... 208
stopping distances........... 207
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Brakes (continued)
trailer................ 231
when storing your vehicle....... 352
Brake-shift interlock.......... 66,178
Break-in period.............. 7
Bulbs, replacing
headlamps.............. 334
high-mount brakelamp........ 336
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 264
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 265
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 344
Carbon monoxide in exhaust........ 71
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)......... 37
Cassette tape player (see Electronic
sound system)..........163, 168
Catalytic converter........... 339
CD player (see Electronic sound system) . 156
Chains, tires.............. 310
Changing a tire............. 241
Charging system gauge.......... 82
Charging system warning light....... 81
Child safety restraints........... 34
child safety belts............ 36
child safety seats............ 37
Child safety seats, attaching with
tether straps.............. 57
Chime
headlamps on............. 84
key in ignition............. 61
safety belt............... 78
Circuit breakers, checking and replacing. . 332
Cleaning your vehicle
CD player and discs......... 160
chrome and aluminum parts....... 9
engine compartment......... 281
exterior................ 8
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Electrical system (continued)
power point outlet.......... 148
Electronic sound system
radio reception............ 171
tuning the radio.........151, 165
warranty and service information.... 174
Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 163
Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic
sound system)............ 163
Emergencies, roadside
assistance............... 255
battery acid spills.........237, 313
jump-starting............. 237
towing................ 251
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 208
Emission control system, catalytic
converter............... 339
Engine
check engine warning light....... 78
fuel injected engine, starting....... 63
fuel pump shut-off switch........ 69
preparing to start............ 64
service points............. 279
starting............... 59,65
starting after a collision......... 69
storing your vehicle.......... 352
Engine block heater............ 68
Engine coolant
checking and adding......... 295
checking hoses............ 299
disposal...........294, 298, 315
preparing for storage......... 352
proper solution............ 297
recovery reservoir........... 296
refill capacities............ 344
specifications............. 298
Engine coolant temperature gauge,
description............... 85
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Gauges, Mechanical
battery voltage gauge.......... 82
charging system gauge......... 82
engine coolant temperature gauge.... 85
engine oil pressure gauge........ 83
fuel gauge............... 84
speedometer.............. 86
tachometer............... 88
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 221
definition............214, 219
Gearshift
automatic operation.......... 176
manual operation........... 182
positions............... 176
shifting the gears.........176, 183
shift-lock.............. 66,178
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 221
definition............214, 219
H
Hazard flashers............. 109
Headlamps
checking alignment.......... 333
cleaning................ 99
daytime running lights......... 99
flashing............... 107
high beam.............. 106
replacing bulbs............ 333
turning on and off........... 98
warning chime............. 84
Heating
heating and air conditioning system . . . 90
standard heater system......... 94
High beams, indicator light........ 84
High-mount brakelamp
description.............. 101
replacing the bulb.......... 336
Hitch................. 229
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L
Lamps
cargo lamps............. 100
checking............... 333
combination cargo and brakelamp . . . 101
courtesy lamps............ 100
daytime running light system...... 99
dome lamps............. 100
flashing the lamps.......... 107
hazard flashers............ 109
headlamps............... 98
high beams............. 106
high-mount brakelamp........ 336
interior lamps............ 100
map lamps.............. 102
replacing bulbs............ 333
trailer................ 231
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . . 105
Lap belts................. 19
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................. 81
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 77
brake................. 76
charging system............ 81
check engine.............. 78
four-wheel drive.........191, 197
high beam............... 84
overdrive off............. 177
rear ABS................ 77
safety belt............... 78
testing the warning lights........ 64
Load limits
GAWR................ 214
GVWR................ 214
trailer towing............. 216
Locking hubs
lever operated with automatic..... 191
lever operated with manual...... 194
Lubricant specifications......... 347
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Overhead console
compass/temperature display..... 142
map lamps.............. 145
storage compartment......... 146
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system . 122
Parking brake
operation.............. 208
warning light.............. 76
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 346
PCV valve, specifications........ 346
Power distribution box (see Fuses).... 326
Power door locks............ 121
Power features
door locks.............. 121
lumbar support............ 134
mirrors............... 139
windows.............126±127
Power point electrical outlet....... 148
Power steering
dipstick............... 320
driving with power steering...... 187
fluid, checking and adding...... 320
fluid, refill capacity.......... 344
fluid, specifications.......... 321
servicing............... 187
Prop rod, hood............. 278
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems) . . . 149
Rear axle
lubricant specification......... 347
traction lok............212, 305
Rearview mirror............ 136
Rear window.............. 126
defroster................ 97
Refill capacities for fluids........ 344
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Remote entry system
illuminated entry........... 125
locking/unlocking doors........ 122
panic alarm.............. 122
replacement/additional transmitters . . . 124
replacing the batteries......... 123
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult.................. 11
child.................. 34
infant................. 34
Roadside assistance........... 255
Roadside emergencies.......... 237
Rotating the tires............ 305
S
Safe driving tips............. 210
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)...... 11
Safety chains, when towing a trailer.... 230
Safety defects, reporting......... 262
Safety information relating to automotive
fuels................. 286
Safety restraints
automatic locking mode (retractor).... 13
center front lap belt........... 19
center rear lap belt........... 19
cleaning the safety belts......... 25
dual locking mode retractors....... 13
extension assembly........... 24
for children............... 34
for infants............... 34
for pregnant women........... 11
lap and shoulder belts.......... 17
maintenance.............. 25
untwisting or unjamming the safety
belt................. 21
warning light and chime......... 78
Safety seats for children, attaching with
tether straps.............. 57
Seats
adjusting the seat, manual....... 128
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