1996 FORD E SERIES key

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[LG03000( ALL)06/94]
The Mechanical Cluster
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[LG03100( ALL)06/93]
The following warning lights and gauges are on
the mechanical cluster. All of the warning lights
and gauges alert you to possible problems with
your vehicle. Some of the lights listed are
optional. The following sections detail what each
of these indicators means.
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[LG03200( ALL)06/95]
Brake System Warning Light
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[LG03350( EF )06/92]
The red warning light for the brakes can show
three things Ð that either the parking brake is
not fully released, that the brake fluid level is
low in the master cylinder reservoir or the
vacuum pressure is low on diesel engine
vehicles. If the fluid level is low, the brake
system should be checked by a qualified service
technician.
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[LG03400( ALL)05/94]
This light comes on when you turn the ignition
key to START to verify that the indicator bulb is
working. If the light stays on or comes on after
you have released the parking brake fully, have
the hydraulic brake system serviced.
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[LG03500( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes
may not be working properly. Have the
brakes checked immediately.
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[LG03600( ALL)05/95]
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Brake warning light symbols
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[LG03800(BEF )02/95]
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
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[LG03925(BEF )03/03]
To check theamberABS brake warning light
turn the ignition key to ON. The ABS brake
warning light should glow momentarily.
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[LG03950(BEF )06/94]
NOTE: If it does not glow momentarily, have
your vehicle's electrical system checked
immediately.
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[LG03985(BEF )07/94]
NOTE: If the ABS brake warning light begins
to flash in a repeatable flash sequence,
check the rear anti-lock system
continuous power fuse and brake lights
for proper operation.
[LG04050(BEF )05/95]
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Antilock warning light symbol
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[LG04100(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
If the anti-lock brake system warning
light remains on or comes on while
driving, have the braking system checked
by a qualified service technician as soon
as possible.
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[LG04125(BEF )06/95]
NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-lock
system, and the brake warning light is
not lit, the anti-lock system is disabled
but normal brake function remains
operational.
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[LG04150(BEF )02/95]
Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
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[LG04301(BEF )03/95]
This warning light and chime remind you to
fasten your safety belt. The following conditions
will take place:
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[LG04325(BEF )03/95]
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If the safety belt is not buckled when the key
is turned to the ON position, the light comes
on for 1 to 2 minutes and the chime sounds
for 4 to 8 seconds.
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[LG04351(BEF )02/95]
q
If the safety belt is buckled while the light is
on and the chime is sounding, both the light
and chime turn off.
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[LG04365(BEF )05/95]
q
If the safety belt is buckled before the
ignition is turned to the ON position, neither
the light nor the chime will come on.
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[LG04400( ALL)10/92]
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Safety belt warning light symbol
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[LG04500( ALL)03/95]
Check Engine Warning Light
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[LG04525( ALL)05/95]
The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II)
system consists of the hardware and software
necessary to monitor the operation of the
powertrain. The OBD II system is designed to
check the function of the vehicle's powertrain
control system during normal operation. If an
emission problem is detected, the Check Engine
Warning Light (in the cluster) is turned on.
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[LG04550( ALL)05/95]
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Check engine warning light symbol
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[LG04575( ALL)05/95]
Modification or additions to the vehicle may
cause incorrect operation of the OBD II system.
Additions such as burglar alarms, cellular
phones, and CB radios must be carefully
installed. Do not install these devices by tapping
into or running wires close to powertrain control
system wires or components.
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[LG04600( ALL)05/95]
The light comes on briefly when you turn the
ignition key toON, but it should turn off when
the engine starts. If the light does not come on
when you turn the ignition toONor if it comes
on and stays on when you are driving, have
your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. This
indicates a possible problem with one of the
vehicle's emission control systems. You do not
need to have your vehicle towed in.
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[LG04625( ALL)05/95]
If the light turns on and off at one (1) second
intervals while you are driving the vehicle, it
means that the engine is misfiring. If this
condition persists, damage could occur to the
engine or catalytic convertor. Have your vehicle
serviced at the first opportunity. You do not
need to have your vehicle towed in.
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[LG04650( ALL)05/95]
If the light turns on and off on rare occasions
while you are driving, it means that a
malfunction occurred and the condition corrected
itself.
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[LG06325( E )04/95]
Anti-Theft Alarm Light (If equipped)
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[LG06335( E )04/95]
This light flashes on and off when the ignition
switch is OFF and any door is opened. As soon
as you lock the doors, the light glows steadily.
Within 30 seconds of closing all the doors, the
light goes out. This indicates that the alarm
system is armed.
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[LG06345( E )04/95]
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Anti-Theft Alarm Light
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[LG06400( ALL)05/94]
Battery Voltage Gauge (Voltmeter)
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[LG06601( ALL)05/94]
This gauge shows you the battery voltage when
the ignition key is in the ON position.
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[LG06700( ALL)11/89]
If you are running electrical accessories (when
the engine is off, or idling at a low speed), the
pointer may move toward the lower end of the
normal band. If it stays outside the normal band
area, have your vehicle's electrical system
checked as soon as it is safely possible.
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[LG06701( ALL)05/95]
If the battery is operating under cold weather
conditions, the pointer may indicate in the upper
range of the NORMAL band while the battery is
charging. If you are running electrical accessories
with the engine off or idling at a low speed, or
the battery is not fully charged, the pointer may
move toward the lower end of the NORMAL
band.
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[LG06750( ALL)05/94]
If it stays outside the NORMAL band, have your
vehicle's electrical system checked as soon as it
is safely possible.
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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.
[IP01101( E )12/91]
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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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Operational Air Conditioner and Heater
[IP01770( E )05/94]
The control for your Air Conditioning and
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
Air Conditioner & Heater will heat and/or cool
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 select heating or cooling and
determine where the air 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.
[IP01775( E )05/94]
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Front and Rear A/C and Heater (Main and Auxiliary
system)
[IP01780( E )05/94]
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A/C and Heater, front - Heater only, rear
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[SC03800( ALL)05/95]
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Headlamp high beam switch and turn signal lever
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[SC04200( ALL)05/95]
Flashing the Lights
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[SC04300( ALL)06/95]
To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward
you for a moment and then release it. The
headlamps will flash whether the headlamp
knob is in the on or off position.
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[SC04400( ALL)03/95]
Windshield Wipers and Washer
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[SC04500( ALL)03/95]
To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition
key must be turned to the ON or ACC position.
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[SC04600( ALL)05/95]
Turn the knob on the end of the turn signal
lever toward the front of the vehicle. You can
turn it to either the LO or HI speed position.
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