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![FORD WINDSTAR 1997 1.G Owners Manual Roadside Emergencies
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After you connect the jumper cables to the batteries:
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Make sure that the jumper cables are not in the way of
moving engine parts, then start the vehicle that has the
booster battery. Run the engine at a moderate speed.
[ER14700(ALL)01/96]2.
Let the dead battery charge for a few minutes and then start
the vehicle that has the dead battery. If the starter does not
crank, check for good, solid jumper cable clamp attachments.
It may take a couple of tries before your vehicle starts. If
your vehicle does not start after several attempts, you may
have a different mechanical problem.
[ER14800(ALL)04/96]3.
When both vehicles are running, let them idle for a few
minutes to charge the dead battery.
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Take the jumper cables off in the following order:
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Remove the negative (s) end of the jumper cable from the
metallic surface in the engine compartment of the vehicle
that needed a jump-start.
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Remove the other end of the negative (s) cable from the
booster battery.
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Remove the positive (+) cable from the booster battery.
[ER15300(ALL)04/96]4.
Remove the other end of the positive (+) cable from the
vehicle that needed a jump-start.
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After your vehicle is started, let it idle for a while to let the
engine ªrelearnº its idle conditions and drive it around for a
little while with all electrical accessories turned off, to let the
battery recharge.You may need to use a battery charger to
fully recharge the battery.
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Hood (continued)
release lever.................... 281
working under the hood............... 279
Horn......................... 108
Hoses, checking.................... 296
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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
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Jack
operation...................... 263
positioning..................... 263
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables................... 274
disconnecting cables................. 277
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