1998 FORD WINDSTAR warning

Index
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A
ABS warning light (see Anti-lock brake system)...... 12
Accessory position on the ignition............. 91
Additives, engine oil.................. 276
Air bag supplemental restraint system......167±168, 188
and child safety seats............168, 187±188
description...................167, 169
disposal...................... 173
driver air bag..................167, 169
indicator light..................... 17
operation...................... 169
passenger air bag.................. 169
proper seating................... 168
service and information labels............ 169
tone generator................... 173
wearing safety belts................. 167
Air cleaner filter, location............... 273
Air conditioning, manual heating and air
conditioning system............... 73
Alarm, activating remote personal............ 128
Antenna, radio (see Electronic sound system)...... 29,90
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)............. 282
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description..................... 211
see also Brake.................... 211
warning light..................... 12
Anti-theft lug nuts and key............... 254
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Anti-theft system
arming the system................. 132
description..................... 132
disarming an untriggered system........... 133
disarming a triggered system............ 134
triggering...................132±133
warning light..................... 27
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board)......... 334
Assistance (see Customer assistance).......... 331
Audio system (see Electronic sound system)........ 29
Autolamp system (see Headlamps)........... 104
Autolock....................... 130
Automatic transaxle
driving with.................... 216
fluid, adding.................... 290
fluid, checking.................288±289
fluid, refill capacities................ 324
fluid, specification.................. 325
B
Backing up...................... 217
Basic vehicle warranty.................. 3
Battery........................ 290
acid, treating emergencies............262, 292
battery saver.................... 126
charging system warning light............. 15
how to service................... 290
jumping a disabled battery.............. 262
maintenance-free.................. 290
proper disposal, recycling.............. 291
servicing...................... 290
when storing your vehicle.............. 328
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Index
Brake fluid...................... 279
checking and adding................ 279
description..................... 279
specifications..................279, 325
Brakelamp, bulb replacement.............. 314
Brakes........................ 211
adjustment..................... 211
anti-lock...................... 211
anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light....... 12
applying the brakes................. 213
brake warning light.............. 11,18,143
fluid, checking and adding.............. 279
fluid, refill capacities................ 279
fluid, specifications...............279, 325
front disc...................... 211
if brakes do not grip well.............. 213
lubricant specifications................ 325
master cylinder................... 279
new brake linings................... 4
noise......................211, 213
parking...................... 214
power braking................... 211
servicing....................213, 279
stopping distances................213, 230
when storing your vehicle.............. 328
Brake-shift interlock.................. 217
Break-in period..................... 4
Brights (high beams)................... 18
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Built-in child seat, operation.............. 175
Bulbs, replacing
headlamps..................... 311
specifications.................... 318
C
Canada, customer assistance.............. 339
Canada, warranty information.............. 3
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP) . . . 339
Capacities for refilling fluids.............. 324
Carbon monoxide in exhaust.............. 208
Cargo net....................... 124
Car seats for children (see Child safety seats)...... 187
Cassette tape player
(see Electronic sound system)...... 43,48,60,63
Catalytic converter.................. 307
CD player (see Electronic sound system).......... 36
Changing a tire.................... 247
Charging system warning light.............. 15
Childproof locks.................... 110
Child safety restraints................. 174
built-in child seat.................. 175
child safety belts.................. 186
child safety seats.................. 187
Child safety seats................... 187
and air bags................168, 187±188
attaching with tether straps............. 199
automatic locking mode (retractor).......... 187
built-in child seat.................. 175
in front seat................168, 187±188
in rear outboard seat................ 187
in rear seat..................... 187
tether anchorage hardware.............. 199
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Compact disc player (see Electronic sound system) . . . 30, 36
Compact disc radio (see Electronic sound system)..... 30
Console, description.................. 121
Controls, mirrors................... 117
Coolant (see Engine coolant).............. 282
checking and adding................ 282
drain and flush................... 286
preparing for storage................ 328
proper solution................... 284
refill capacities................... 324
specifications..................283, 325
temperature gauge.................. 22
warnings...................... 282
Cupholder(s)...................... 90
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.)......... 332
Customer Assistance Centre, Ford of Canada...... 339
D
Daytime running light system.............. 88
Defrost
rear window..................... 83
windshield...................... 71
Dipstick....................... 277
automatic transaxle fluid............... 289
engine oil..................... 277
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)............. 268
Dispute Settlement Board............... 334
Doors........................ 108
door ajar warning light................ 17
lubricant specifications................ 325
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Engine
does not start.................... 235
fuel injected engine, starting............. 205
fuel pump shut-off switch.............. 235
preparing to start.................. 205
service points.................... 273
storing your vehicle...............326±327
Engine block heater.................. 208
Engine coolant.................... 282
checking and adding................ 282
checking hoses................... 286
disposal..................278, 285, 290
drain and flush................... 286
preparing for storage................ 328
proper solution.............278, 284±285, 290
recovery reservoir................273, 282
specifications.................... 325
temperature gauge.................. 22
Engine coolant temperature gauge............ 22
Engine fan...................... 269
Engine oil...................... 276
changing oil and oil filter.............. 278
checking and adding................ 277
dipstick...................... 277
disposal..................278, 285, 290
engine oil pressure warning light............ 16
filter, specifications................. 323
refill capacities................... 324
specifications.................... 276
synthetic oil..................276±277
ªbreak-inº oils................... 4±5
viscosity....................276±277
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Index
Entry system
illuminated..................... 130
remote....................... 126
Exhaust fumes..................... 208
Extended Service Plan, Ford............... 4
F
Fan, engine fan, avoiding injury............. 269
Federal Communications Commission........... 69
Flashers, hazard.................... 100
Flashing the lights.................... 95
Flat tire........................ 247
Fluid refill capacities.................. 324
Foglamps........................ 87
Ford Dispute Settlement Board............. 334
Ford Extended Service Plan................ 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada............ 339
Ford of Canada Customer Assistance Centre....... 339
Foreign registration.................. 337
French owner guides, how to obtain............ 3
Fuel
calculating fuel economy............... 305
capacity...................... 324
filling your vehicle with fuel............. 300
filter, specifications................. 323
fuel gauge...................... 20
improving fuel economy............... 306
low fuel warning light................. 20
quality....................... 302
running out of fuel................. 305
safety information relating to automotive fuels..... 303
storing your vehicle................. 327
treating emergencies................. 303
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Index
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 223
definition...................... 222
driving with a heavy load.............. 233
location...................... 222
H
Hazard flashers.................... 100
Headlamps
aiming....................... 311
autolamp system.................. 104
bulb specification.................. 318
checking alignment................. 311
cleaning...................... 320
daytime running lights................. 88
flashing....................... 95
high beam...................... 94
replacing bulbs................... 311
turning on and off.................. 86
warning chime.................... 88
Head restraints.................... 141
Heating
manual heating and air conditioning system....... 71
rear seat controls................... 82
High beams
indicator light..................... 18
operation....................... 94
Hitch......................... 225
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