1996 FORD E SERIES Owners Manual

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378 Index
Anti-theft system
arming the system.......... 121
description.............. 121
disarming an untriggered system.... 122
disarming a triggered system...... 122
triggering............121±122
warning light.............. 75
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) . . 262
Assistance (see Customer assistance).... 259
Audio system
(see Electronic sound system)..... 149
Automatic transaxle, fluid,
refill capacities............ 353
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic overdrive . 197, 199, 203
driving a regular automatic...... 195
fluid, adding............. 324
fluid, checking............ 323
fluid, refill capacities......... 353
fluid, specification........... 357
Axle
lubricant specifications......... 357
refill capacities............ 353
traction lok............216, 312
B
Backing up.............197, 202
Basic vehicle warranty........... 4
Battery
acid, treating emergencies . . . 244, 320±321
auxiliary battery........... 320
charging system warning light...... 74
disconnecting............. 247
how to service............ 319
jumping a disabled battery....... 243
maintenance-free........... 319
proper disposal, recycling....... 320
replacement, specifications....... 356
servicing............... 320
voltage gauge............74±75
when storing your vehicle....... 363
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Brake fluid
brake warning light........... 69
checking and adding......... 326
description.............. 326
specifications............. 326
Brakelamp, high-mount brakelamp . . . 96, 343
Brakes
adjustment.............. 206
anti-lock............... 206
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light............ 70
applying the brakes.......... 212
brake warning light........... 69
fluid, checking and adding...... 326
fluid, refill capacities......... 353
fluid, specifications.......... 326
front disc.............. 206
if brakes do not grip well....... 211
master cylinder............ 326
new brake linings............ 8
noise................ 206
parking............... 212
power braking............ 206
rear anti-lock............. 208
servicing............... 211
stopping distances.......... 212
trailer................ 238
when storing your vehicle....... 363
Brake-shift interlock....... 60,196, 202
Break-in period.............. 8
Brights (high beams)........... 77
Bulbs, replacing............. 340
halogen............... 341
headlamps.............. 341
high-mount brakelamp........ 343
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 268
Canada, warranty information....... 4
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 269
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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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Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
rustproofing.............. 10
safety belts............... 28
tail lamps............... 93
upholstery and interior trim...... 141
washing................ 9
wheels................ 319
Climate control system
air conditioning............ 87
heating................ 87
heating onlsystem............ 83
heating only system........... 83
Clock.............156, 173, 189
Cold engine starting............ 59
Combination lap and shoulder belts . . 11, 14
Compact disc player
(see Electronic sound system) . . . 150, 156
Compact disc radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 150
Console, description........... 147
Controls
instrument panel............ 81
mirrors.............143, 146
power seat.............. 140
steering column............ 99
Coolant (see Engine coolant)....... 301
checking and adding......... 301
drain and flush............ 306
preparing for storage......... 362
proper solution............ 303
refill capacities............ 353
specifications............. 305
temperature gauge........... 78
Cooling fan............... 280
Crankcase emission filter......... 356
Cruise control (see Speed control).... 106
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.). . 261
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada..........261, 268
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D
Dashboard (see Instrument panel)...... 81
Daytime running light system....... 93
Defects, reporting............ 266
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid....322, 324
engine oil.............. 298
power steering fluid.......... 328
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)...... 258
Dispute Settlement Board........ 262
Doors................. 113
Driveline universal joint and slip yoke . . 326
Driving under special conditions
bad weather............. 216
heavy load.............. 218
high speed.............. 215
high water.............. 217
slippery roads............ 216
tips for safe driving.......... 214
towing a trailer............ 219
E
Electrical system
circuit breakers............ 339
fuses...............331, 338
operating when the engine is off..... 56
power point outlet.......... 148
Electronic AM radio (see Electronic sound
system)................ 187
Electronic radio with cassette
(see Electronic sound system)..... 178
Electronic sound system
radio reception............ 190
tuning the radio.....151, 165, 180, 188
warranty and service information.... 193
Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 178
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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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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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