1997 FORD WINDSTAR trailer

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[AC01200(ALL)12/93]
Audio Equipment
[AC01300(ALL)12/93]
CD Changer
*
[AC01400(ALL)01/93]
Safety Equipment
*
[AC01500(ALL)11/93]
Vehicle Security Systems
*
[AC01600(ALL)01/93]
Travel Equipment
[AC01700(ALL)05/95]
Soft Luggage Carrier
Aero Hood Deflector
Factory Luggage Rack & Adaptors
Trailer Hitch (Class II)
Console
*
[AC01800(ALL)05/96]
NOTE: When adding accessories, equipment, passengers, and
luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the total
weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear
axle (GVWR, GAWR as shown on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label). Consult your dealer
for specific weight information.
*
[AC01900(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Devices that emit radio frequency (RF) energy such as
AM/FM radios, mobile communication systems
(two-way radios, telephones) and radio controlled
security systems, are subject to the rules and
regulations of the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15. Any such
system installed in your vehicle should comply with
those rules and should be installed only by a
qualified technician. In addition, to insure continued
compliance with the FCC's requirements, RF devices
must not be modified or changed in a manner not
expressly approved by Ford Motor Company.
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Coolant (see Engine coolant) (continued)
refill capacities................... 334
specifications..................293, 335
temperature gauge................ 21,29
warnings...................... 292
Cooling fan...................... 279
Cupholder(s)...................... 99
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.)......... 342
Customer Assistance Centre, Ford of Canada...... 349
D
Daytime running light system.............. 97
Defrost
rear window..................... 93
windshield...................... 85
Dipstick....................... 287
automatic transaxle fluid............... 298
engine oil..................... 287
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)............. 278
Dispute Settlement Board............... 344
Doors........................ 121
door ajar warning light................ 16
lubricant specifications................ 335
Driving under special conditions
bad weather.................... 243
heavy load..................... 245
high speed..................... 243
high water..................... 244
slippery roads................... 243
tips for safe driving................. 242
towing a trailer................... 246
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Index
K
Keyless entry system
autolock...................... 143
locking and unlocking doors............. 138
programming entry code............... 137
Keys
positions of the ignition............... 100
removing key from the ignition............ 101
stuck in lock position................ 101
L
Lamps
autolamp delay system............... 115
bulb replacement specifications chart......... 328
daytime running light system............. 97
dome lamps.................... 117
flashing the lamps.................. 103
fog lamps...................... 96
hazard flashers................... 108
headlamps...................... 95
high beams..................... 103
illuminated entry system............... 143
illuminated mirrors................. 120
instrument panel, dimming............... 98
interior lamps..................... 98
map lamps..................... 117
trailer....................... 238
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal)......... 102
Lap belts....................... 178
Liftgate........................ 132
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag........................ 17
anti-lock brakes (ABS)................. 12
anti-theft....................... 39
brake........................ 11
charging system.................... 15
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Lights, warning and indicator (continued)
check engine..................... 13
door ajar....................... 16
hazard warning light............... 27,108
high beam...................... 18
low fuel....................... 19
low washer fluid................. 18,26
oil pressure.................... 15,25
safety belt...................... 12
service engine soon.................. 13
speed control.................... 114
theft system..................... 39
traction control system................ 37
turn signal indicator................ 17,102
Load limits
GAWR....................... 245
GVWR....................... 245
trailer towing..................236, 246
Lubricant specifications................ 335
Luggage rack..................... 241
Lug nuts
anti-theft...................... 266
tightening sequence................. 271
Lumbar support pad.................. 149
M
Maintenance schedule and record (see separate Maintenance
Schedule and Record booklet)........... 3
Maintenance (see servicing)............... 279
Master cylinder, brakes................ 289
Methanol in fuel................... 314
Mileage, calculating fuel economy............ 316
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview mirror.......118, 122
dual electric remote control............. 130
heated....................... 131
rearview...................... 129
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Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing............. 279
servicing when you tow............... 278
Shift-lock system................... 229
Shift positions (see Gearshift).............. 228
Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints)....... 170
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints).......... 170
Side mirrors
adjusting...................... 129
heated....................... 131
Snow tires and chains................. 308
Spare tire
changing the tire.................. 259
conventional spare................. 259
Spark plugs, specifications............... 333
Special driving conditions............... 242
Specification chart, lubricants.............. 335
Speed control
resetting...................... 113
tap up/tap down.................. 113
when towing a trailer................ 239
Speedometer.................... 22,30
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle............ 217
starting a cold engine................ 218
starting your vehicle if the battery is disabled..... 272
Steering, power.................... 228
Steering wheel
horn........................ 108
locking....................... 100
tilting....................... 109
Storage compartments................. 167
cargo net...................... 134
center console................... 131
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Index
Storing your vehicle.................. 336
Supplemental air bag readiness light........... 17
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).......... 180
T
Tachometer....................... 32
Tail lamps
bulb replacement................324, 328
cleaning...................... 331
Temperature control (see Climate control)......... 81
Tether anchor installation (see Child restraints)...... 211
Tilt steering wheel................... 109
Tires
changing...................... 259
checking the pressure................ 303
cleaning...................... 332
inspection and maintenance............. 303
replacing...................... 305
rotating...................... 304
snow tires and chains................ 308
storing your vehicle................. 338
tire grades...................305, 307
treadwear...................305, 307
wear bands..................... 305
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing).......... 246
Towing your vehicle
using wheel dollies................. 278
with a tow truck.................. 278
Traction control.................... 227
Trailer towing
tips........................ 239
trailer lamps.................... 238
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