1997 FORD WINDSTAR lights

Roadside Emergencies
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[ER01600(ALL)01/96]4.
Turn the ignition key to the ON position for a few seconds,
then turn it to the OFF position.
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[ER01700(ALL)01/96]5.
Check under the vehicle again for leaking fuel. If you see or
smell fuel, do not start your vehicle again. If there is no fuel,
you can try to start your vehicle again.
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[ER01800(ALL)03/96]6.
Check all vehicle warning lights before driving your vehicle.
[ER01900(ALL)01/96]
Fuses and Maxi-Fuses
[ER02000(ALL)01/96]
Fuses and maxi-fuses (high-current fuses) protect your vehicle's
electrical system from overloading. If electrical parts in your
vehicle are not working, the system may have been overloaded
and caused a blown fuse. Before you replace or repair any
electrical parts, check the appropriate fuses.
[ER02100(ALL)01/96]
17-1/2 pica
art:0050026-A
Fuse panel location
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Maintenance and Care
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[MC31700(ALL)03/96
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How to Prepare Your Vehicle for
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
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[MC31800(ALL)07/96]
In some localities it may become a legal requirement to pass an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the On-Board Diagnostic
(OBD) II system. If the vehicle's powertrain system or its battery
has just been serviced, the OBD II system is reset to a not ready
for I/M testing condition. To prepare for I/M testing, the law
specifies that additional mixed city and highway driving is
required to complete the check of the OBD II system.
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[MC31825(ALL)07/96]
The driving modes required to reach the ready condition consist
of a minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving as
described below:
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[MC32000(ALL)07/96]
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At least twenty minutes driving in stop and go, city type
traffic with at least four idle periods.
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[MC32100(ALL)07/96]
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At least ten minutes of driving on an expressway or
highway.
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[MC32200(ALL)07/96]
Before completing the above driving modes, the engine must be
warmed up and at operating temperature. Once started, the
vehicle must not be turned off during these driving modes.
[MC33200(ALL)01/96]
Lights
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[MC33300(ALL)01/96]
It is a good idea to check the operation of the following lights
frequently:
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[MC33400(ALL)01/96]
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headlamps
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[MC33500(ALL)01/96]
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tail lamps
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[MC33600(ALL)01/96]
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brakelamps
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[MC33700(ALL)01/96]
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hazard flasher
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[MC33800(ALL)01/96]
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turn signals
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[MC33900(ALL)05/96]
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license plate lamps
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[MC34000(ALL)01/96]
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fog lamps
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Index
F
Fan, engine fan, avoiding injury............. 279
Federal Communications Commission........... 79
Flashers, hazard.................... 108
Flashing the lights................... 103
Flat tire........................ 259
Fluid refill capacities.................. 334
Foglamps........................ 96
Ford Dispute Settlement Board............. 344
Ford Extended Service Plan................ 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada............ 349
Ford of Canada Customer Assistance Centre....... 349
Foreign registration.................. 347
French owner guides, how to obtain............ 3
Fuel
calculating fuel economy............... 316
capacity...................... 334
choosing the right fuel................ 312
filling your vehicle with fuel............. 310
filter, specifications................. 333
fuel gauge.................... 19,28
improving fuel economy............... 317
low fuel warning light................. 19
octane rating.................... 312
quality....................... 313
running out of fuel................. 316
safety information relating to automotive fuels..... 314
storing your vehicle................. 337
treating emergencies................. 314
Fuel and distance computer
average economy................... 35
English/metric button................. 33
instant economy.................... 34
reset button...................... 33
select button..................... 33
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Index
Gearshift (continued)
positions...................... 228
shifting the gears.................. 228
shift-lock...................... 229
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 236
definition....................235, 245
driving with a heavy load.............. 245
location...................... 235
H
Hazard flashers.................... 108
Headlamps
aiming....................... 322
autolamp system.................. 115
bulb specification.................. 328
checking alignment................. 322
cleaning...................... 331
daytime running lights................. 97
flashing...................... 103
high beam..................... 103
replacing bulbs................... 322
turning on and off.................. 95
warning chime.................... 97
Head restraints.................... 154
Heated mirrors.................... 131
Heating
manual heating and air conditioning system....... 81
rear seat controls................... 91
High beams
indicator light..................... 18
operation...................... 103
Hitch......................... 238
Hood
latch location.................... 281
lubrication specifications............... 335
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Hood (continued)
release lever.................... 281
working under the hood............... 279
Horn......................... 108
Hoses, checking.................... 296
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN).......... 343
Idle, relearning.................... 277
Ignition
positions of the ignition............... 100
removing the key.................. 101
Indicator lamp module.................. 37
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights).......... 7
Infant seats (see Safety seats)............186, 200
Instrument cluster
electronic....................... 25
Instrument panel
cleaning..................... 81,331
lighting up panel and interior............. 98
registers....................... 82
Integrated child seat (see Built-in child seat)....... 188
Interval wipers.................... 104
J
Jack
operation...................... 263
positioning..................... 263
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables................... 274
disconnecting cables................. 277
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379
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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Transaxle
automatic operation................. 228
fluid, checking and adding (automatic)........ 298
lubricant specifications................ 335
Transaxle control switch................ 231
Transmitter (see Remote entry)............. 139
Trip odometer..................... 22
Turn signal
indicator lights.................. 17,102
lever........................ 102
U
Used engine oil, disposal............288, 295, 300
V
Vanity mirror..................... 120
Variable interval wipers................ 104
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).......... 343
Vehicle loading
calculating the load................. 236
understanding loading information.......... 245
Vehicle storage.................... 336
Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control)....... 81
Viscosity (see Engine oil)................ 286
Visor (see Sunvisor).................. 120
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge)........... 15
W
Warning chimes
headlamps on.................... 97
safety belt...................... 12
Warning lights (see Lights)................ 7
Warranties....................... 3
basic......................... 3
Canada....................... 3
radio......................... 80
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