1996 FORD WINDSTAR Owners Manual

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Index
Engine oil (continued)
disposal...................... 318
engine oil pressure warning light.......... 73,89
filter, specifications................. 364
refill capacities................... 363
synthetic oil.................... 317
ªbreak-inº oils.................... 5
viscosity...................... 317
Entry system
illuminated..................... 154
keyless....................... 147
remote....................... 151
Exhaust fumes...................... 62
Extended Service Plan, Ford............... 4
F
Federal Communications Commission.......... 233
Flashers, hazard.................... 135
Flashing the lights................... 130
Flat tire........................ 267
Fluid refill capacities.................. 363
Foglamps....................... 121
Ford Dispute Settlement Board............. 286
Ford Extended Service Plan................ 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada............ 292
Ford of Canada Customer Assistance Centre....... 292
Foreign registration.................. 290
French owner guides, how to obtain............ 3
Fuel
calculating fuel economy............... 314
capacity...................... 363
choosing the right fuel................ 310
filling your vehicle with fuel............. 308
fuel gauge.................... 77,94
improving fuel economy............... 315
low fuel warning light................. 76
octane rating.................... 310
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Fuel (continued)
quality....................... 311
running out of fuel................. 314
storing your vehicle................. 367
treating emergencies................. 312
Fuel and distance computer
average economy.................. 100
engine/metric button................. 98
instant economy................... 99
reset button..................... 98
select button..................... 98
to empty indicator................. 100
trip distance..................... 99
Fuel cap, replacing.................. 309
Fuel filter, specifications................ 364
Fuel gauge..................... 77,94
Fuel pump shut-off switch................ 61
Fuse panels, engine compartment............ 348
Fuses, checking and replacing............. 342
G
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)..........310, 314
Gauges, Mechanical
engine coolant temperature gauge......... 78,93
fuel gauge.................... 77,94
odometer..................... 79,96
speedometer................... 79,95
tachometer...................... 97
trip odometer..................... 80
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 253
definition...................... 251
Gearshift
automatic operation................. 235
positions...................... 235
shifting the gears.................. 235
shift-lock...................... 236
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GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 253
definition...................... 251
H
Hazard flashers.................... 135
Headlamps
autolamp system.................. 123
checking alignment................. 352
cleaning...................... 125
daytime running lights................ 122
flashing...................... 130
high beam..................... 130
replacing bulbs................... 352
turning on and off................. 120
warning chime................... 122
Head restraints.................... 171
Heated mirrors.................... 190
Heating
manual heating and air conditioning system...... 106
rear seat controls.................. 116
High beams, indicator light.............. 75,90
Hitch......................... 255
Hood
latch location.................... 303
lubrication specifications............... 365
release lever.................... 303
Horn......................... 134
Hoses, checking.................... 323
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN).......... 285
Idle, relearning.................... 266
Ignition
positions of the ignition................ 55
removing the key................... 56
Indicator lamp module................. 102
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Infant seats (see Safety seats)............. 25,39
Instrument cluster.................... 65
mechanical...................... 68
Instrument panel
cleaning...................... 106
lighting up panel and interior............ 125
location of components............... 105
registers...................... 107
Integrated child seat (see Built-in child seat)........ 27
Interval wipers.................... 131
J
Jack
operation...................... 270
positioning..................... 270
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables................... 263
disconnecting cables................. 266
K
Keyless entry system
autolock...................... 154
locking and unlocking doors............. 150
programming entry code.............. 149
Keys
positions of the ignition................ 55
removing from the ignition.............. 56
stuck in lock position................. 56
L
Lamps
daytime running light system............ 122
dome lamps.................... 126
flashing the lamps................. 130
fog lamps..................... 121
hazard flashers................... 135
headlamps..................... 120
high beams..................... 130
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Lamps (continued)
illuminated mirrors................. 191
interior lamps.................... 125
map lamps..................... 127
trailer....................... 256
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal)......... 129
Lap belts........................ 17
Liftgate........................ 158
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag...................... 74,85
anti-lock brakes (ABS)............... 69,88
anti-theft...................... 104
brake...................... 68,84
charging system.................. 72,85
check engine................... 70,86
door ajar..................... 74,90
hazard warning light................. 93
high beam.................... 75,90
low fuel....................... 76
low washer fluid................. 76,91
oil pressure.................... 73,89
safety belt.................... 69,83
speed control...................91,142
theft system.................... 104
traction control system................ 102
turn signal indicator................ 75,92
Load limits, trailer towing............... 254
Lubricant specifications................. 365
Luggage rack..................... 193
Lug nuts
anti-theft...................... 273
tightening sequence................. 278
Lumbar support pad.................. 170
M
Maintenance (see servicing)............... 301
Map pockets..................... 185
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Mileage, calculating fuel economy............ 314
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview mirror.......144, 190
heated....................... 190
rearview...................... 188
vanity mirror, illuminated.............. 191
Motorcraft parts.................... 364
O
Octane rating..................... 310
Odometer
description.................... 79,96
trip odometer..................... 80
Oil (see Engine oil).................. 316
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system.......... 361
Order forms, service information............ 198
Overdrive...................... 237
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system........ 152
Parking brake
operation...................... 244
warning light................... 68,84
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)............... 364
PCV valve, specifications................ 364
Power door locks................... 146
Power features
door locks..................... 146
lumbar support................... 170
mirrors....................... 189
seats........................ 169
windows...................... 160
Power steering
dipstick...................... 339
driving with power steering............. 240
fluid, checking and adding.............. 339
fluid, specifications................. 365
servicing...................... 240
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R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems).......... 195
Rear climate control system............... 116
Rearview mirror.................... 190
Rear window..................... 160
defroster...................... 117
washer....................... 119
Refill capacities for fluids................ 363
Relays........................ 350
Remote entry system
illuminated entry.................. 154
locking/unlocking doors............... 152
panic alarm..................... 152
replacement/additional transmitters.......... 154
replacing the batteries................ 153
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult......................... 7
child......................... 25
infant...................... 25,39
Roadside assistance.................. 283
Roadside emergencies................. 261
Rotating the tires................... 329
S
Safe driving tips.................... 245
Safety information relating to automotive fuels...... 312
Safety restraints
center front lap belt.................. 17
center rear lap belt.................. 17
cleaning the safety belts................ 18
extension assembly.................. 18
for children...................... 25
for infants.................... 25,39
lap and shoulder belts................. 9
lap belt........................ 17
maintenance..................... 18
replacement...................... 18
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Safety restraints (continued)
warning light and chime................ 83
Safety seats for children
and air bags................... 20,39
attaching with tether straps.............. 50
built-in child seat................... 27
in front seat..................... 39
in rear outboard................... 39
in rear seat...................... 39
tether anchorage hardware............... 50
Seats
child safety seats................... 39
cleaning upholstery................. 184
seat/bed conversion................. 173
Servicing your vehicle, precautions when servicing.... 301
Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints)........ 9
Snow tires and chains................. 333
Special driving conditions............... 245
Speed control
canceling a set speed................ 141
resetting...................... 140
resuming a set speed................ 141
Speedometer.................... 79,95
Starting your vehicle, preparing to start your vehicle.... 57
Steering wheel
horn........................ 134
speed controls................... 137
tilting....................... 136
Storage compartments, map pockets........... 185
Storing your vehicle.................. 366
Supplemental air bag readiness light......... 74,85
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)........... 19
T
Tachometer....................... 97
Tail lamps, cleaning.................. 125
Tether anchor installation (see Child restraints)....... 50
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