1996 FORD E SERIES Owners Manual

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one inch art:0020064-CFuel gauge
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[LG11100( ALL)01/95]
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
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[LG11201( ALL)03/95]
This gauge tells you the temperature of the
engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the
coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the
gauge indicator will not be accurate.
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[LG11301( ALL)02/95]
The pointer moves from the C (cold) mark into
the Normal band as the engine coolant warms
up. It is acceptable for the pointer to fluctuate
within the Normal band under normal driving
conditions. Under certain driving conditions,
such as heavy stop and go traffic or driving up
hills in hot weather, the pointer may indicate at
the top of the Normal band.
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[LG11401( ALL)05/95]
If, under any circumstances, the pointer moves
above the NORMAL band, the engine coolant is
overheating and continued operation may cause
engine damage.
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[LG11501( ALL)01/95]
If your engine coolant overheats:
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[LG11601( ALL)03/95]
1. Pull off the road as soon as it is safely
possible.
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[LG11701( ALL)03/95]
2. Turn off the engine. If you do not stop the
engine as soon as safely possible, severe
engine damage could result.
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[LG11801( ALL)05/95]
3. Let the engine cool.DO NOT REMOVE
COOLANT SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL
THE ENGINE IS COOL.
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[LG11901( ALL)04/95]
4. Check the coolant level following the
instructions on checking and adding coolant
to your engine, seeEngine Coolantin the
Index. If you do not follow these
instructions, you or others could be injured.
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[LG12200( ALL)03/95]
For instructions on checking and adding coolant
to your engine, seeEngine coolantin the Index. If
you do not follow these instructions, you or
others could be injured.
[LG12375( E M)03/93]
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Engine coolant temperature gauge
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[LG12601( ALL)01/95]
Speedometer
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[LG12700( ALL)01/95]
The speedometer tells you how many miles
(kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving.
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[LG12750(BEF )04/95]
Your vehicle contains a speedometer which
receives its input from the Anti-Lock brake
sensor. The speedometer is also used to provide
a speed signal for correct operation of the
vehicle's Powertrain Control Module (PCM),
electronic transmission, and speed control (if so
equipped). Because of this, it is very
IMPORTANT to change the speedometer's
internal conversion constant if the size of the
tires on the vehicle is changed. Changing the
conversion constant to the proper value when
the tires are changed will also ensure that the
speedometer retains the original factory-set
accuracy. NOTE: The conversion constant can
only be changedsix timesonce the vehicle
leaves the factory. Your Ford dealership service
personnel can change the conversion constant.
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[LG12753(BEF )05/95]
Some vehicles are equipped with a vehicle speed
(MPH/km/h) limiting device that is contained
within the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
The purpose of this device is to maintain peak
vehicle speed below a specified limit. (Vehicle
speed limits may vary based on engine
displacement).
[LG12780( E M)10/92]
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Speedometer
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[LG13130( ALL)10/92]
Odometer/Trip Odometer
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[LG13160( ALL)05/95]
The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) odometer is a
combination trip odometer and total odometer.
The total odometer is normally displayed. To see
the trip odometer, press and release the SELECT
BUTTON on the upper right side of the
speedometer. To zero out the trip odometer,
press and release the RESET button on the
upper left side of the speedometer while the trip
odometer is displayed. If the trip odometer is
displayed, press and release the ªSelectº button
to return the display to the total odometer value.
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Instrument Panel Controls
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[IP00450( EF )05/90]
NOTE: The following section does not apply
to Stripped Chassis vehicles. See your
Body Builder's instructions for location
and operation of controls for climate
control systems, lamps, radio and
windshield wiper/washer.
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[IP00500(BEF )06/95]
The Climate Control Systems
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[IP00601(BEF )12/91]
Your vehicle is equipped with a control
assembly designed to handle either a
combination A/C-Heater System or a
Heater-Only System.
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[IP00701( E )05/94]
If your vehicle has a factory installed auxiliary
system, the front control will be equipped with a
rear fan control switch. If it is a factory installed
auxiliary system with REAR A/C and REAR
HEATER functions, an auxiliary fan speed
control switch is installed in the rear of the
vehicle.
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[IP00801(BEF )10/93]
Instrument Panel Registers
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[IP00901( E )02/95]
There are four registers in the instrument panel.
Each of these registers contains a louver
assembly which can be manually adjusted to
direct airflow up, down, left and right. An
illustration of the register locations follows.
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Instrument panel registers
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[IP01598( E )05/94]
Standard Heater
[IP01599( E )05/94]
The control for your Heater system is located at
the center of the instrument panel and will
operate only when the ignition key is turned to
the RUN position. Your Heater will heat or
ventilate your vehicle interior depending on the
Function lever position and temperature you
select. The bottom lever is the Function Selector
lever which allows you to determine where the
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84air will be directed. The top lever is the
Temperature lever. The setting or position of the
top lever determines the temperature of the air
that flows into the vehicle.
[IP01600( E )04/95]
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Front heater only
[IP01605( E )01/93]
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Front and rear heater only
[IP01675( E )05/94]
To turn your Heater system on, move the lower
lever to any position except OFF. This will turn
the fan ON and allow air flow into the vehicle.
To turn your Heater off, move the lower lever to
OFF. This will turn the fan off and stop air flow
from coming into the vehicle.
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[IP01680( E )03/95]
Temperature selection
[IP01685( E )05/94]
The temperature lever is the top lever located
below the broken RED and BLUE band. The
RED part of the band (right side) is the heat or
WARM area. The BLUE area (left side) is the
cool or unheated temperature area. Any position
selected between full right and full left will give
a temperature between the two extreme
temperatures.
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Fan Speed Adjustment
[IP01695( E )05/95]
The
Hknob (upper left) on the control is the
fan speed knob which controls the volume of air
flow. Rotate the
Hknob to the right to increase
fan speed and increase the amount of air
entering the vehicle. Four fan speed positions are
available and are indicated by LO, two separate
dots and HI beside the
Hcontrol knob. The HI
position provides the most air flow.
[IP01698( E )05/94]
Airflow selections (lower lever)
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[IP01699( E )03/95]
VENT
[IP01700( E )05/94]
UseVENTto bring outside air through the
instrument panel registers. You can heat the air
in this position by moving the top lever into the
RED area. The air CANNOT be cooled below
the outside temperature.
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[IP01705( E )03/95]
FLOOR
[IP01710( E )05/94]
Air flow will be to the floor whenFLOORis
selected. The air can be heated by moving the
top lever into the RED area.
[IP01715( E )05/94]
DEF FLR
[IP01720( E )05/94]
SelectDEF FLRto get air to the floor and
windshield defrosters at the same time.
[IP01723( E )04/95]
VDEFROST
[IP01730( E )05/95]
SelectVDEFROSTto obtain maximum air
flow to the windshield. Move the top lever into
the RED area for the air temperature required to
defrost. Rotate the
Hknob to increase or
decrease the air flow.
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