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Check engine warning light symbol
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Modification or additions to the vehicle may
cause incorrect operation of the OBD II system.
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Check engine warning light symbol
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cause incorrect operation of the OBD II system.
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Check engine warning light symbol
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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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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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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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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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Anti-Theft Alarm Light (If equipped)
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This light flashes on and off when the ignition
switch is OFF and any door is opened. As soon
as you lock the doors, FORD E SERIES 1996 4.G Owners Manual 75
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Anti-Theft Alarm Light (If equipped)
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This light flashes on and off when the ignition
switch is OFF and any door is opened. As soon
as you lock the doors,](/manual-img/11/4788/w960_4788-77.png)
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Anti-Theft Alarm Light (If equipped)
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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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Anti-Theft Alarm Light
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Battery Voltage Gauge (Voltmeter)
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This gauge shows you the battery voltage when
the ignition key is in the ON position.
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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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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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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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The Interior and Exterior Lights
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Turning On the Exterior Lights
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To turn on your headlamps, parking lamps,
marker lamps, and tail lamps, use the headlamp
switch to the left of the steering column.
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1. Pull the headlamp control knob toward you
to the first position. Parking lamps, tail
lamps and marker lamps are now on.
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2. Pull the headlamp control knob toward you
to the outer position. Headlamps are now on
in addition to the above.
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3. Rotate the knob when it is in an on position
to brighten or dim the instrument panel
lamps. Rotate fully counterclockwise to
operate courtesy and cargo lamps.
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Headlamp switch
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Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents
or abrasive cleaners to clean the lamps, as these
may cause scratches or crack the lamps.
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Daytime Running Light System
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(Canadian vehicles only)
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The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced
light output, when:
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The headlamp system is in the OFF position,
and
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The vehicle is running, and
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q
The vehicle has a fully released parking
brake.
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NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker
when the vehicle is turned on or off.
This is a normal condition.
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RWARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) FORD E SERIES 1996 4.G Owners Manual 94
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NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker
when the vehicle is turned on or off.
This is a normal condition.
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The Daytime Running Light (DRL)](/manual-img/11/4788/w960_4788-96.png)
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NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker
when the vehicle is turned on or off.
This is a normal condition.
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RWARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
will not illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps
at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
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Lighting Up the Instrument Panel and the
Interior of Your Vehicle
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The instrument panel lights can be turned on by
pulling the headlamp switch toward you to
either the first or outer position. You can
brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by
rotating the headlamp switch knob.
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Cargo, Courtesy and Dome Lamps
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Rear cargo lamps, equipped with an
ON/OFF/DOOR switch will light when the
doors are closed and the switch is in the ON
position.
[IP18900( E )03/91]
The standard dome lamp and cargo lamp (with
switch in DOOR position, if so equipped)
operate as courtesy lamps when either front
door is opened. Both the dome lamp and cargo
lamp can be turned on by rotating the headlamp
switch knob.
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Courtesy/reading lamps
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Cleaning the Instrument Panel Lens
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Clean the instrument panel lens with a soft cloth
and a glass cleaner, such as Ford Ultra-Clear
Spray Glass Cleaner, or equivalent. Do not use
paper towel or an abrasive cleaner to clean the
lens as these may cause scratches.
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Cleaning the Interior Lamps
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Your interior dome lamps and map lamps are
plastic and should be cleaned with a mild
detergent diluted in water. Rinse them with clear
water.
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Turn signal lever and functions
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If the turn indicator light in the instrument
panel does not illuminate or remains on (doesn't
flash) when you signal a turn, the turn signaling
system is malfunctioning. Have this condition
corrected as soon as possible, but make sure that
you use the accepted hand signals in the
meantime.
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High Beams
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To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp
control knob to the headlamp ON position and
push the turn signal lever away from you until
it latches. When the high beams are ON, the
high beam indicator light on the instrument
panel comes on.
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To turn off the high beams, pull the lever
toward you until it latches. The high beam
indicator light turns off.
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Headlamp high beam switch and turn signal lever
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Flashing the Lights
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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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Windshield Wipers and Washer
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To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition
key must be turned to the ON or ACC position.
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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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