1996 FORD WINDSTAR stop start

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[ST05400(ALL)02/95]
Starting the Engine
[ST05500(ALL)02/95]
To start the engine:
[ST05600(ALL)02/95]1.
Follow the steps underPreparing to Start Your Vehicleand
underTesting the Warning Lightsin this section.
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[ST05700(ALL)01/93]2.
Keep your foot on the brake pedal and turn the ignition key
to ON.
[ST05800(ALL)02/95]3.
DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when starting your
engine. DO NOT use the accelerator until after the engine is
running and you are ready to drive away.
[ST05900(ALL)02/95]4.
Turn the key to the START position until the engine starts.
(Release the key after the engine has started and it will
return to the ON position.)
[ST06000(ALL)02/95]
If you have difficulty in turning the key, rotate the steering
wheel slightly to relieve any binding.
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For a cold engine:
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At temperatures10ÊF (-12ÊC) andbelow:If the engine does
not start infifteen (15) secondson the first try, turn the key
to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not
flood the engine, then try again.
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[ST06800(ALL)04/95]
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At temperaturesabove10ÊF(-12ÊC):If the engine does not
start infive (5) secondson the first try, turn the key to OFF,
wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the
engine, then try again.
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[ST06900(ALL)04/94]
For a warm engine:
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[ST07000(ALL)04/95]
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Do not hold the key in the START position for more than
five (5) secondsat a time. If the engine does not start within
five (5) seconds on the first try, turn the key to the OFF
position. Wait a few seconds after the starter stops, then try
again.
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Starting Your Windstar
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What To Do If The Engine Does Not Start
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[ST10000(ALL)02/95]
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
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[ST10100(ALL)03/95]
If the engine cranks but does not start or does not start after a
collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch may have been
triggered. The shut-off switch is a device intended to stop the
fuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial
jolt.
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[ST10200(ALL)03/95]
Once the shut-off switch is triggered, you must reset the switch
by hand before you can start your vehicle.
[ST10300(ALL)06/94]
The fuel pump shut-off switch reset button is located behind the
jack access cover under the jack in the cargo compartment.
[ST10400(ALL)02/94]
10-1/2 pica
art:0050046-A
Fuel pump shut-off switch reset button location
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[ST10500(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If you see or smell fuel, do not reset the switch or try to
start your vehicle. Have all the passengers get out of the
vehicle and call the local fire department or a towing
service.
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Starting Your Windstar
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[ST11700(ALL)02/95]
Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checked by a
qualified technician whenever:
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[ST11800(ALL)02/95]
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your vehicle is raised for service
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[ST11900(ALL)02/95]
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the sound of the exhaust system changes
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[ST12000(ALL)02/95]
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your vehicle has been damaged in an accident
[ST12100(ALL)02/95]
If the exhaust system has any indications of leaks it should be
repaired immediately.
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[ST12200(ALL)02/95]
Improve your ventilation by keeping all air intake vents clear of
snow, leaves, and other objects.
[ST12300(ALL)02/95]
If the engine idles while you are stopped in an open area for
long periods of time, open the windows at least one inch. Also,
adjust the heating or air conditioning to bring in outside air.
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[ST12400(ALL)02/95]
Read the sectionClimate Control Systemsfor instructions on
bringing fresh outside air into your vehicle. Refer to the Index.
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Warning Lights and Gauges
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Oil Pressure Light
[LG03275(ALL)08/94]
6 pica art:0050150-B
The oil pressure light
[LG03300(ALL)01/95]
This light indicates the engine's oil pressure, not the oil level.
However, if your engine's oil level is low, it could affect the oil
pressure. The light should come on every time your ignition key
is turned to ON or START, and should go out when the engine
starts. If the light stays on or turns on while the engine is
running, you have lost oil pressure and continued operation will
cause severe engine damage.
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[LG03500(ALL)03/95]
If you lose engine oil pressure:
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[LG03600(ALL)03/95]1.
Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
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[LG03700(ALL)11/94]2.
Shut off the engine immediately. If you do not stop the
engine as soon as safely possible, severe engine damage
could result.
[LG03900(ALL)06/94]3.
Check the engine's oil level. (See ªChecking and Adding
Engine Oilº in theServicing Your Vehiclechapter of this
Owner Guide.) If you do not follow these instructions, you
or others could be injured. To ensure an accurate reading,
your vehicle should be on level ground.
[LG03950(ALL)10/93]4.
If the level is low, add only as much oil as necessary before
you start the engine again. Do not overfill. Do not operate
the engine if the light is on regardless of the oil level.
Contact your nearest dealer for further service.
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Warning Lights and Gauges
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% [LG11001(ALL)02/95]
Oil Pressure Light
[LG11005(ALL)06/94]
6 pica art:0050150-B
The oil pressure light
[LG11010(ALL)11/93]
This light indicates the engine's oil pressure, not the oil level.
However, if your engine's oil level is low, it could affect the oil
pressure. The light will come on briefly during the display
self-test every time you turn your key to the ON position. The
light will go off when the key is turned to the START position.
The light should stay off when the self-test is done if the engine
is running with normal oil pressure. If the light comes on while
the engine is running, you have lost oil pressure and continued
operation will cause severe engine damage.
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[LG11020(ALL)03/95]
If you lose engine oil pressure:
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[LG11030(ALL)03/95]1.
Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
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[LG11040(ALL)11/94]2.
Shut off the engine immediately. If you do not stop the
engine as soon as safely possible, severe engine damage
could result.
[LG11050(ALL)06/94]3.
Check the engine's oil level. (See ªChecking and Adding
Engine Oilº in theServicing Your Vehiclechapter of this
Owner Guide.) If you do not follow these instructions, you
or others could be injured. To ensure an accurate reading,
your vehicle should be on level ground.
[LG11060(ALL)10/93]4.
If the level is low, add only as much oil as necessary before
you start the engine again. Do not overfill. Do not operate
the engine if the light is on regardless of the oil level.
Contact your nearest dealer for further service.
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How to insert a disc and begin play
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Insert one disc,label side upinto the disc opening. When
inserted, the disc automatically loads into the unit and play
starts at the beginning of the first track (selection).
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[AS07800(ALL)04/95]
When the disc reaches the end, the disc player automatically
returns to the beginning of the disc and resumes playing.
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[AS07900(ALL)11/93]
NOTE: Once a disc is inserted, the disc opening is secured to
prevent the accidental insertion of a second disc.
[AS08000(ALL)11/93]
NOTE: The CD player has heat protection circuitry to protect
the laser diode. If the temperature of the player
reaches167ÊF (75ÊC), theheat detection circuit will
shut off the player and ªTOO HOTº will scroll in the
display for five seconds (radio will resume playing).
When the temperature returns to normal operating
range, the CD player will again be operational.
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[AS08100(ALL)04/95]
How to stop and restart the CD player
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When a disc is loaded, the unit automatically enters the play
mode and the play indicator
ailluminates. To stop
temporarily, press the ªPLAY/STOPº button or the ªAM/FMº
button. The stop indicator
Xin the display illuminates and
operation returns to the radio mode. To resume CD play, press
the ªPLAY/STOPº button once again.
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[AS08300(ALL)11/93]
NOTE: If the ignition key is turned OFF during play and
then is set to the ON or ACCESSORY position, the
CD player will resume playing in the mode it was in
when ignition was turned off.
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NOTE: If you want to restart a currently playing tape
selection, press the left (
b) side of the ªSEEKº button
after three seconds into the current selection.
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[AS10595(ALL)03/95]
Whirling sprockets in the display (l) indicate the direction
of tape travel.
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[AS10600(ALL)01/95]
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Using the ªSCANº function with your cassette tape player
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[AS10700(ALL)03/95]
Press the ªSCAN/TUNEº button to enter the scan mode
(display indicates ªSCNº). Pushing the right (
a) side of the
ªSEEKº button will begin the forward scan mode on the tape
currently playing, stopping on each tape selection for
approximately an eight-second sampling.
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[AS10800(ALL)03/95]
Pushing the left (
b) side of the ªSEEKº button will begin
the reverse scan mode, stopping on each previous tape
selection for approximately an eight-second sampling. While
scanning, the display indicates whirling sprockets plus an
ªSº (m).
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[AS10810(ALL)02/95]
To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled tape
selection press the ªSCAN/TUNEº button again.
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[AS10820(ALL)02/95]
How to eject the tape
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[AS10830(ALL)04/95]
To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the ªEJCTº button.
The radio will resume playing if the radio power is on. The
tape cartridge can be ejected with radio power (and/or ignition)
on or off.
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[AS10840(ALL)01/95]
How to store the tape
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[AS10850(ALL)03/95]
Press the ªAM/FMº button to stop the tape player and resume
radio play. The cassette will be stored in the tape player and
the
Xsymbol in the display will be lit until you push the
ªPLAY PROGº button to resume tape play. Fast forward and
fast rewind can be used while the tape is in storage mode
without interrupting radio play.
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Brake-Shift Interlock Safety Feature
[DR01700(ALL)05/95]
Your vehicle has a special brake-shift interlock safety feature
which prevents you from shifting out of P (Park) without the
brake pedal depressed. To shift the transaxle out of the P (Park)
position, the ignition must be in the ON position and your foot
must be pressing on the brake pedal.
[DR01750(ALL)02/96]
When parking on a hill, set the parking brake before shifting
into and out of P (Park). If the parking brake is not set, a clunk
or bang may be heard when shifting out of P (Park). This noise
can be considered a normal characteristic.
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[DR01800(ALL)04/95]
If the shift lever cannot be moved from the P (Park) position
with the brake pedal depressed:
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[DR01900(ALL)01/93]1.
Shut the engine off and remove the ignition key.
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[DR02000(ALL)01/93]2.
Apply the parking brake.
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[DR02100(ALL)01/93]3.
Reinsert the ignition key and turn it clockwise to the first
position (OFF).
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[DR02200(ALL)04/95]4.
Depress the brake pedal, move the gearshift lever to N
(Neutral) and start the engine.
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[DR02280(ALL)05/95]
If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the alternate
procedure described above, it is possible that a fuse has blown
and that your brakelamps may also not be functional. Please
refer to the chapter titledServicing Your Windstarin this Owner
Guide for instructions on checking and replacing fuses.
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[DR02300(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL YOU VERIFY
THAT THE BRAKELAMPS ARE WORKING.
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[DR02500(ALL)06/92]
Backing Up
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[DR02600(ALL)01/93]
Before shifting into or out of R (Reverse), you should always
come to a complete stop.
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Update:Tue Mar 19 08:18:48 1996