1996 FORD E SERIES warning

380 Index
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 353
Carbon monoxide in exhaust........ 65
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)......... 41
Cassette tape player
(see Electronic sound system) 164, 170, 178, 184
Catalytic converter............ 346
CD player (see Electronic sound system) . . 156
Chains, tires.............. 318
Changing a tire............. 247
Charging system gauge.......... 75
Charging system warning light....... 74
Child safety restraints........... 38
child safety belts............ 40
child safety seats............ 41
Child safety seats
and air bags.............. 41
attaching with tether straps....... 53
automatic locking mode (retractor).... 41
in front seat.............. 41
in rear outboard seat.......... 41
tether anchorage hardware........ 53
Chime
headlamps on.............. 77
key in ignition............. 56
safety belt............... 71
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing........ 339
see also fuses............. 331
Cleaning your vehicle
CD player and discs.......... 161
chrome and aluminum parts....... 10
engine compartment.......... 287
exterior................ 9
exterior lamps............. 93
fabric................ 141
headlamps............... 93
instrument panel lens.......... 97
interior lamps.............. 97
plastic parts.............. 10
polishing................ 9
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Electronic stereo radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 178
Emergencies, roadside
assistance.............. 259
battery acid spills.........243, 321
jump-starting............. 243
towing................ 258
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 212
Emission control system......... 346
catalytic converter.......... 346
emissions warranty....... 4,346, 349
Engine
check engine warning light....... 71
diesel................. 6
fuel injected engine, starting..... 57,59
fuel pump shut-off switch........ 63
preparing to start............ 58
refill capacities............ 353
service points............ 283
starting.............. 55,59
starting after a collision......... 63
storing your vehicle........361±362
Engine block heater............ 62
Engine coolant
checking and adding......... 301
checking hoses............ 305
disposal...........301, 304, 324
drain and flush............ 306
preparing for storage......... 362
proper solution............ 303
recovery reservoir........283, 302
refill capacities............ 353
refill procedure............ 306
specifications............. 304
temperature gauge........... 78
Engine coolant temperature gauge..... 78
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Gauges, Mechanical
battery voltage gauge.......... 75
charging system gauge......... 75
engine coolant temperature gauge.... 78
engine oil pressure gauge........ 76
fuel gauge............... 77
speedometer.............. 79
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 225
definition.............218, 223
driving with a heavy load....... 218
Gearshift
automatic operation........195, 200
column-mounted.........195, 200
locking the gearshift........... 55
positions.............195, 200
shifting the gears.........195, 200
shift-lock........... 60,196, 202
Gearshift:shifting the gears......195, 200
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 225
definition.............218, 223
driving with a heavy load....... 218
H
Hazard flashers............. 103
Headlamps
aiming................ 340
checking alignment.......... 340
cleaning................ 93
daytime running lights......... 93
flashing............... 101
high beam.............. 100
replacing bulbs..........340±341
turning on and off........... 92
warning chime............. 77
Heating
heating and air conditioning system . . . 87
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Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 245
disconnecting cables.......... 247
K
Keys
key in ignition chime.......... 56
positions of the ignition......... 55
removing from the ignition....... 56
stuck in lock position........55±56
L
Lamps
cargo lamps.............. 94
checking............... 340
courtesy lamps............. 94
daytime running light system...... 93
dome lamps.............. 94
flashing the lamps........... 101
hazard flashers............ 103
headlamps............... 92
high beams.............. 100
high-mount brakelamp...... 96,343
illuminated entry system........ 120
illuminated mirrors.......... 143
instrument panel, dimming....... 94
interior lamps............ 92,94
replacing bulbs............ 340
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . . . 99
Lap belts................. 22
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................. 74
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 70
anti-theft................ 75
brake................. 69
charging system............. 74
check engine.............. 71
engine oil pressure........... 76
hazard warning light......... 103
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Lights, warning and indicator (continued)
high beam............... 77
overdrive off............. 201
rear ABS................ 70
safety belt............... 71
testing the warning lights........ 58
theft system.............. 75
turn signal indicator.......... 99
Load limits
GAWR................ 218
GVWR................ 218
trailer towing............. 220
Lubricant specifications......... 357
Lug nuts
standard............... 252
tightening sequence.......... 255
Lumbar support, seats.......... 141
M
Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance Schedule
and Record booklet).......... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 279
Master cylinder, brakes......... 326
Mileage, calculating fuel economy.... 295
Mirrors
dual electric remote control...... 146
rearview............... 143
side view mirrors (manual)...... 144
side view mirrors (power)....... 146
vanity mirror............. 143
vanity mirror, illuminated....... 143
Motorcraft parts............. 356
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N
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 266
New vehicle break-in........... 8
O
Octane rating.............. 290
Odometer................. 80
Oil filter..............300, 356
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 297
Oil viscosity.............. 297
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 351
Order forms, service information..... 152
Overdrive................ 203
Overseas offices............. 267
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system . 117
Parking brake
operation............... 212
warning light.............. 69
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)........ 356
PCV valve, specifications......... 356
Power door locks............ 116
Power features
door locks.............. 116
lumbar support............ 141
mirrors..............143, 146
seats................. 140
windows.............123±124
Power point electrical outlet....... 148
Power steering
dipstick............... 328
driving with power steering...... 206
fluid, checking and adding....... 328
fluid, refill capacity.......... 353
fluid, specifications.......... 329
servicing............... 206
Prop rod, hood............. 281
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Safety restraints (continued)
dual locking mode retractors....... 13
extension assembly........... 27
for adults............... 11
for children............... 38
for infants............. 38,41
for pregnant women........... 11
for third row bench seats........ 16
lap and shoulder belts.......... 14
maintenance.............. 28
proper use............... 11
replacement.............. 28
untwisting or unjamming the safety belt . 24
warning light and chime......... 71
Safety seats for children
and air bags.............. 41
attaching with tether straps....... 53
in front seat.............. 41
in rear outboard............ 41
in rear seat............... 41
tether anchorage hardware........ 53
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)....... 11
Seats
adjusting the seat, manual....... 124
adjusting the seats, power....... 140
bench, removable........... 129
bench, three passenger......... 129
child safety seats............ 41
cleaning upholstery.......... 141
lumbar support............ 141
quick release rear captain's chair.... 126
seat/bed conversion.......... 138
Serial number (VIN)............ 6
Service concerns............. 260
Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing...... 280
servicing when you tow........ 258
Shift-lock system........ 60,196, 202
Shift positions (see Gearshift).....195, 200
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Storing your vehicle........... 361
Supplemental air bag readiness light.... 74
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).... 29
T
Tail lamps, cleaning............ 93
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 83
Testing the warning lights......... 58
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints).......... 53
Tilt steering wheel............ 105
Tires
changing............... 247
checking the pressure.......310±311
cleaning............... 319
inspection and maintenance...... 311
replacing............... 315
rotating............... 312
snow tires and chains......... 318
spare tire.............247±248
storing your vehicle.......... 363
tire grades.............. 315
treadwear.............. 315
wear bands.............. 315
wheel and tire matching........ 318
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 219
Towing your vehicle........... 258
with a tow truck........... 258
Traction-lok rear axle........216, 312
Trailer Towing............. 219
Trailer towing
calculating maximum trailer weight . . . 225
safety chains............. 238
trailer brakes............. 238
Transmission
automatic operation........195, 200
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