1997 FORD E SERIES light

INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTROLS
Headlamp control
1. Pull the headlamp control
toward you to the first position.
Parking lamps, tail lamps, license
plate lamps and marker lamps are
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2. Pull the headlamp control
toward you to the outer position.
Headlamps are now on in addition
to above.
3. Rotate the control when it is in
the on position to brighten or dim
the instrument panel lamps. Rotate
fully counterclockwise to operate
courtesy and cargo lamps.
Daytime running light (DRL)
system (if equipped)
The DRL system turns on the high
beam headlamps, with a reduced
light output, when:
²the vehicle is running (ignition
switch is in the ON position)
²the vehicle has a fully released
parking brake
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²the headlamp system is in the
OFF or park lamp position
Audio System
For information on the audio
system, refer to theAudio Guide.
Power point electrical outlet
The power point is a power source
for the operation of electrical
accessories.
Do not use the cigarette lighter in
place of the power point.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
Your vehicle has one of the
following climate control systems:
²Manual heating system
²Manual heating and air
conditioning system
In addition your vehicle may also
be equipped with a auxiliary heater
and air conditioning system.
In some modes, the systems
function similarly; in modes where
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STEERING COLUMN
CONTROLS
Ignition
ACCESSORY (1) allows operation
of some accessories without
starting the engine.
LOCK (2) locks the steering wheel
and allows the key to be removed
from the ignition. LOCK also locks
the gearshift.
OFF (3) shuts off the engine and
all accessories without locking the
steering wheel or gearshift.
ON (4) allows testing of the
vehicle's warning and indicator
lights.
START (5) cranks the engine. The
key returns to the ON position
after it is released.
For more information on the
vehicle ignition and starting the
vehicle, refer toPreparing to start
RES
SET
ACCEL
COASTON
OFF
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4
5
3
2
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Deactivating overdrive
Press the transmission control
switch (TCS) on the end of the
gearshift lever. The Transmission
Control Indicator Light (TCIL)
(the word ªOFFº on the gearshift
lever) will illuminate. The
transmission will only operate in
gears one through three.
Deactivate overdrive when:
²driving with a heavy load
²driving in hilly terrain
²additional engine braking is
desired
Activating overdrive
To return to normal overdrive
operation, press the TCS again.
The light illuminating the word
ªOFFº will turn off.
When restarting your vehicle, the
transmission will automatically
return to the normal overdrive
operation mode.
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Transmission control indicator
light (TCIL)
The TCIL (the word ªOFFº)
located on the gearshift lever
indicates the status of the
transmission.
The TCIL may flash steady if a
malfunction is detected. If this
occurs have your transmission
serviced by your Ford dealer as
soon as possible or damage may
occur.
Tilt steering
Pull the control to adjust the
steering column angle. Push the
control back up to lock the
steering wheel into position.
Never adjust the steering
wheel when the vehicle is
moving.
OVERDRIVE OFF
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To disengage speed control
²Depress the brake pedal.
Disengaging the speed control will
not erase the previously
programmed set speed.
To return to a set speed
²Press RES. For RES to operate,
the vehicle speed must be faster
than 48 km/h (30 mph).
OVERHEAD CONTROLS
Cargo and dome lamps
Rear cargo lamps equipped with an
ON/OFF/DOOR control will light
when:
²the doors are closed and the
switch is in the ON position
²either front door is open and
the switch is in the DOOR
position
²the headlamp control is rotated
fully counterclockwise
When the cargo lamp switch is in
the OFF position, it will not
illuminate when you open the
doors or turn the headlamp
control.
ON
OFFRES
SET
ACCEL
COAST
ONDOOROFF
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Replacing lost transmitters
Take all your vehicle's transmitters
to your dealer for reprogramming
if:
²a transmitter is lost or
²you want to purchase additional
transmitters (up to four may be
programmed).
Illuminated entry system
The interior lamps illuminate
when:
²either front door handle is lifted
or
²the remote entry system is used
to unlock the door or sound the
personal alarm.
The system automatically turns off
after 25 seconds or when the
ignition is turned to the START or
ACC position.
The inside lights will not turn off
if:
²they have been turned on with
the dimmer control or
²any door is open.
LOCK
PANICUN
LOCK
LOCKUN
LOCK
PANIC
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