1996 FORD WINDSTAR warning

Warning Lights and Gauges
95
[LG12800(ALL)10/93]
If the fuel gauge displays only the top two bars and bottom two
bars, or if the Distance to Empty function in the fuel computer
displays CO or CS, you must have the fuel indication system
serviced.
[LG12900(ALL)10/93]
Turn your ignition to OFF while fueling to obtain an accurate
fuel gauge indication. If you do not turn your ignition off, the
fuel gauge will not display the new fuel level immediately, but
will slowly increase to the correct value.
[LG13000(ALL)03/94]
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The fuel gauge
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[LG13100(ALL)01/95]
Speedometer
[LG13200(ALL)08/94]
The electronic speedometer in the left center of the cluster has
two displays that indicate how fast your vehicle is moving in
miles or kilometers per hour. Press the fuel computer E/M
(English/Metric) button to switch between MPH and km/h. The
main digital speedometer indicates speed up to 120 MPH
(199 km/h). The secondary bar graph speedometer indicates
approximate speed up to 120 MPH in steps of 4 MPH
(180 km/h in steps of 6 km/h). The bar graph speedometer
shows your approximate speed relative to the full scale, and it
gives you a visual indication of how fast your speed is changing
when you accelerate or decelerate.
[LG13300(ALL)10/93]
Your vehicle may not actually be able to travel at the maximum
speeds indicated by the speedometer due to a speed limiter in
the Electronic Engine Control module. The purpose of the
limiter is to maintain vehicle speed below a specified limit to
ensure safe vehicle operation.
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Warning Lights and Gauges
97
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[LG13900(ALL)02/95]
Tachometer
[LG14000(ALL)10/93]
The electronic bar graph tachometer in the right center of the
cluster displays the approximate engine speed in revolutions per
minute (RPM). Each bar on the display represents 200 RPM.
[LG14100(ALL)11/93]
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The tachometer
% [LG16000(ALL)10/93]
Fuel Computer
[LG16100(ALL)11/93]
The Electronic Cluster Fuel Computer display is located under
the tachometer and consists of a menu and a digital display.
The fuel computer can display five different functions. They are:
[LG16150(ALL)10/93]
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Trip distance
[LG16200(ALL)10/93]
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Instantaneous fuel economy
[LG16250(ALL)10/93]
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Average fuel economy
[LG16300(ALL)10/93]
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Distance to empty
[LG16350(ALL)10/93]
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Average speed
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Warning Lights and Gauges
99
[LG17000(ALL)11/93]
The Fuel Computer Functions
[LG17100(ALL)06/94]
The complete fuel computer menu is displayed for about five
seconds after the cluster self-test (when the ignition is turned to
ON) and after the SELECT button is pressed. After five seconds,
only the selected function is displayed.
% [LG17200(ALL)10/93]
TRIP DISTANCE
[LG17300(ALL)03/94]
Your trip distance is the distance you have traveled since the
last reset. To display your current trip distance, press the
SELECT button until the pointer is at TRIP DISTANCE. To reset
the trip distance to zero, press the RESET button while the
pointer is at TRIP DISTANCE. You may want to use this feature
to see how far you have traveled on a particular trip.
[LG17400(ALL)08/94]
If you do not reset your trip distance, the display will roll over
to zero when it passes 1999 miles or kilometers. If you switch
from miles to kilometers after you have passed 1242 miles
(1999 kilometers), you must add 2000 to the kilometers display
for actual distance traveled. The display will then roll over to
zero when it passes 1218 kilometers (3218 kilometers or 1999
miles traveled) whether you select English or metric units. If the
display is in metric units when you pass 1999 kilometers (1242
miles), both English and metric trip distances will roll over to
zero.
% [LG17500(ALL)10/93]
INSTANT ECONOMY
[LG17550(ALL)03/94]
Your instantaneous fuel economy is your vehicle's fuel economy
over the last one second of driving. To display your
instantaneous fuel economy, press SELECT until the pointer is
at INSTANT ECONOMY. Your instantaneous fuel economy
changes with your driving conditions. Factors affecting fuel
economy include braking, acceleration, and road terrain. You
may want to use this feature to see how your driving habits
affect your fuel economy. INSTANT ECONOMY is not
resettable.
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Warning Lights and Gauges
101
[LG18175(ALL)03/94]
Your distance to empty may change faster or slower than actual
distance traveled because your fuel economy varies with
changing driving conditions.
[LG18250(ALL)11/93]
The fuel computer will automatically warn you when your
distance to empty is low. When your distance to empty reaches
50 miles (80 km), 25 miles (40 km) and 10 miles (20 km), the
fuel computer will automatically select DISTANCE TO EMPTY,
flash the number for five seconds, and sound a one second
chime.
[LG18275(ALL)10/93]
If the Distance to Empty function displays CO or CS, you must
have the fuel indication system serviced.
[LG18300(ALL)03/94]
Turn your ignition to OFF while fueling to obtain an accurate
distance to empty reading. If you do not turn your ignition off,
the fuel computer will not display the new distance to empty
immediately, but will slowly increase to the correct value.
[LG18301(ALL)10/93]
AVERAGE SPEED
[LG18350(ALL)03/94]
Your average speed is the average speed your vehicle has
traveled while the ignition was ON since the last reset. To
display your average speed, press SELECT until the pointer is at
AVERAGE SPEED. Press the RESET button when AVERAGE
SPEED is selected to reset the average speed. You may want to
use this feature to see what your average speed is during daily
driving or on a long trip.
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% [LG18500(ALL)06/94]
Auxiliary Warning Module (If equipped)
[LG18600(ALL)06/94]
An additional bank of indicator and warning lights is located
above the driver's side vent, just to the right of the steering
wheel. The light(s) located in this module are described and
illustrated below.
[LG18700(ALL)04/95]
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The auxiliary warning module
% [LG18710(ALL)05/95]
Traction Control Active Light
[LG18720(ALL)04/95]
This light comes on when the Traction Control system begins
applying and releasing the brakes and adjusting the engine
characteristics to limit a wheelspin condition. You may feel
some steering changes and hear some noise, but this is normal.
[LG18730(ALL)04/95]
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Warning Lights and Gauges
103
[LG18740(ALL)04/95]
The Traction Control light will stay on for a minimum of four
seconds.
[LG18750(ALL)06/95]
Check Traction Assist Light
[LG18760(ALL)04/95]
This light comes on when the Traction Control system is not
operating. In some conditions, you may want to turn Traction
Control off, such as when rocking your vehicle out of deep
snow or mud.
[LG18770(ALL)04/95]
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Traction Control will automatically turn off to prevent the
brakes from overheating. The system will turn back on once the
brakes have cooled down.
[LG18790(ALL)04/95]
NOTE: If the TRAC OFF light is flashing repeatedly, it means
that there is a Traction Control system malfunction
and the system is inoperative. Contact your dealer for
service as soon as possible.
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% [LG18800(ALL)06/94]
Anti-Theft Active Indicator Light
[LG18900(ALL)03/94]
This indicator is used in the optional Anti-Theft System. See
ªAnti-Theft Systemº in theFeatureschapter of this Owner
Guide.
[LG18950(ALL)11/93]
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The anti-theft active indicator light
[LG19000(ALL)08/94]
Air Suspension Warning Light
[LG19050(ALL)08/94]
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The air suspension warning light
[LG19100(ALL)08/94]
The warning light for the Air Suspension indicates one of two
things:
[LG19150(ALL)08/94]1.
The service switch (located in the jack storage area) is in the
ªoffº position.
[LG19200(ALL)08/94]2.
A system malfunction has occurred electronically disabling
Air Suspension function.
[LG19250(ALL)08/94]
NOTE: If the switch is returned to or in the ªONº position
and the light does not go out after recycling the
ignition switch OFF/ON, the Air Suspension should
be checked by a qualified service technician.
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[IP01822(ALL)08/94]
Inm(OFF), air supply is shut off from all outlets and all
blower motor operation is stopped. Use this setting when
driving through an area where outside air is unpleasant or
dusty.
[IP01852(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Operating with the Function Selector Knob in OFF or in
MAX A/C for extended periods of time in cold weather
can result in fog buildup on interior glass surfaces.
[IP01857(ALL)05/95]
This fogging can make it difficult to see the road for safe
driving. Operating in the A/C,Q(PANEL),S
(PANEL/FLOOR),R(FLOOR),P(DEFROST/FLOOR) and
V(DEFROST) positions will help prevent fogging. Adjust the
temperature as necessary for comfort.
[IP01862(ALL)05/95]
InS(PANEL/FLOOR), approximately equal amounts of
airflow are directed to the instrument panel registers and the
floor outlets. This setting will engage the A/C compressor, thus
providing you with an additional A/C mode.
[IP01872(ALL)05/95]
InR(FLOOR), most of the system's air supply is directed to
the floor outlets with a small amount going to the windshield
and side window demisters.
[IP01882(ALL)04/95]
InP(DEFROST/FLOOR), approximately equal amounts of air
are directed to the windshield and floor outlets with a small
amount to the side windows.
[IP01886(ALL)04/95]
NOTE: If outside air temperatures are above approximately
45ÊF (7ÊC), theP(DEFROST/FLOOR) andV
(DEFROST) positions will also automatically engage
the air-conditioning compressor in order to reduce the
humidity in the air and aid in clearing the inside
glass. Adjust the Temperature Control Knob as
necessary for comfort.
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