1996 FORD E SERIES check engine light

Index 383
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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Engine fan............... 280
Engine knocking............. 290
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter....... 300
checking and adding......... 298
dipstick............... 298
disposal...........301, 304, 324
engine oil pressure gauge........ 76
filter, specifications.......... 356
refill capacities............ 353
specifications............. 297
synthetic oil............. 297
ªbreak-inº oils............. 8
viscosity............... 297
Entry system
illuminated.............. 120
remote................ 116
Exhaust fumes.............. 65
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 4
F
Fan, engine fan, avoiding injury..... 280
Federal Communications Commission . . . 192
Federal Highway Administration
Regulation............... 7
Flashers, hazard............. 103
Flashing the lights............ 101
Flat tire................. 247
Fluid refill capacities........... 353
Ford Customer Assistance Center..... 261
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...... 262
Ford Extended Service Plan........ 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 268
Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance Centre........... 268
Foreign registration........... 267
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles, special notice . . 5
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
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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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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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Transmission (continued)
fluid, checking and adding (automatic) . 323
fluid, refill capacities......... 353
lubricant specifications........ 357
Transmission control switch.....197, 203
Transmitter (see Remote entry)...... 116
Tune-up specifications (VECI)...... 348
Turn signal
indicator lights............. 99
lever................. 99
U
Used engine oil, disposal....301, 304, 324
V
Vanity mirror.............. 143
Variable interval wipers......... 102
VECI (Vehicle Emission
Control Information) decal....... 348
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).... 6
Vehicle loading............. 220
calculating the load.......... 225
Vehicle storage............. 361
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control).......... 83
Viscosity (see Engine oil)........ 297
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge).... 75
W
Warm engine, starting........... 60
Warning chimes
headlamps on............. 77
key in ignition............. 56
safety belt............... 71
Warning lights, testing........... 58
Warning lights (see Lights)......... 67
Warranties
basic.................. 4
Canada................ 4
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