1996 FORD E SERIES ignition

292 [SV09950( ALL)04/95]Reformulated gasoline is also required in certain
areas of the U.S. These fuels are designed to
further reduce the emissions from your vehicle.
[SV10000( ALL)04/95]
Generally, you should not experience difficulties
operating your vehicle on reformulated gasoline
or on fuels containing oxygenates. We encourage
you to use these fuels.
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[SV10185( ALL)06/95]
Safety Information Relating to Automotive
Fuels
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[SV10195( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Automotive fuels can cause serious injury
or death if misused or mishandled.
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[SV10200( ALL)06/95]
Gasoline and other automotive fuels are
extremely flammable. Turn your vehicle off and
do not smoke while refueling your vehicle. Keep
sparks and other sources of ignition away from
fuels.
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[SV10205( ALL)05/95]
Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if
swallowed. Further, gasoline may be blended
with methanol. Even small amounts of methanol
can cause blindness and possibly death when
swallowed. Therefore, never attempt to siphon
any fuel by mouth.
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[SV10210( ALL)05/95]
If any fuel is swallowed, call a physician or
poison control center immediately.Do not delay
calling a physician merely because no adverse
effects are noticed at first; the toxic effects of a
gasoline-methanol blend, including blindness,
may not become apparent for many hours.If
gasoline is swallowed, do not induce vomiting.
If a gasoline-methanol blend is swallowed,
induce vomiting under the direction of a
physician or poison control center.
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antifreeze, methanol. Washer fluids containing
non-methanol antifreeze agents should be used
only if they provide cold weather protection
without damaging the vehicle's paint finish,
wiper blades, and windshield washer system.
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[SV23900(BEF )10/89]
If you choose to use a windshield washing
solution that must be mixed, follow the
manufacturer's mixing instructions. Improperly
mixed solutions may freeze unexpectedly.
[SV24000(BEF )04/95]
NOTE: The addition of shields to the front of
the vehicle, as used to deflect bugs,
may also adversely affect the washer
system from delivering fluid to the
windshield. Devices such as bug
shields are not recommended to be
added to your new Ford product.
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[SV24500(BEF )03/95]
Wiper Blades
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[SV24600(BEF )03/95]
Check the windshield wiper blades at least twice
a year. Also check them whenever they seem
less effective than usual. Such substances as tree
sap and some hot wax treatments used by
commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness
of wiper blades.
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[SV24700(BEF )03/95]
If the blades do not wipe properly, clean both
the windshield and the wiper blades. Use
undiluted windshield washer solution or a mild
detergent. Rinse thoroughly with clear water. Do
not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner, or other
solvents to clean your wiper blades. These will
damage your blades.
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[SV24800(BEF )02/95]
To make reaching the wiper blades easy, simply
turn the ignition switch to ACC and turn your
wipers on. Wait for them to reach a vertical
position and turn the ignition to OFF. Do not
move the wipers manually. Moving the wipers
manually may damage them.
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[SV48800(BEF )05/95]
To make sure that the catalytic converter and the
other emission control parts continue to work
properly:
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[SV48900( ALL)01/95]
q
Use only unleaded fuel.
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[SV49000( ALL)01/95]
q
Avoid running out of fuel.
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[SV49100( ALL)01/95]
q
Do not turn off the ignition while your
vehicle is moving, especially at high speeds.
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[SV49200( ALL)03/95]
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Have the services listed in theMaintenance
Schedule and Recordbooklet performed
according to the specified schedule. The
scheduled maintenance services are required
because they are considered essential to the
life and performance of your vehicle and to
its emissions system.
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[SV49250( ALL)03/95]
In general, maintenance, replacement, or service
of the emissions control devices or systems in
your new Ford Motor Company vehicle or
engine may be performed at your expense by
any automotive repair establishment or
individual using automotive parts equivalent to
those which your vehicle or engine was
originally equipped.
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[SV49300( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in
dry grass or other dry ground cover. The
emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which
can start a fire.
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[SV49400(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
On vehicles without original equipment
floor covering or insulation, do not let
passengers ride in your truck in a manner
that allows contact between skin and the
metal floor.
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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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Index 387
Heating (continued)
standard heater system......... 83
High beams
indicator light............. 77
operation............. 92,100
High-mount brakelamp
description.............. 343
replacing the bulb.......... 343
High-mount brakelamp:location...... 96
Hitch................. 237
Hood
latch location............. 281
release lever............. 281
working under the hood....... 280
Horn.................. 104
Hoses, checking............. 305
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN).... 6
Idle, relearning......... 57,247, 280
Ignition
chime................. 56
positions of the ignition......... 55
removing the key............ 56
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights) . . . 67
Infant seats (see Safety seats)...... 38,41
Instrument cluster............. 67
mechanical............... 69
Instrument panel
cleaning................ 97
lighting up panel and interior...... 94
location of components......... 81
registers................ 83
Interval wipers...........101±102
J
Jack
operation............250, 252
positioning.............. 252
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388 Index
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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Index 395
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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