1998 FORD WINDSTAR Owners Manual

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Instrumentation
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The instrument panel (dashboard) on your vehicle is divided
into several different sections. The illustrations on the following
pages show the major parts of the instrument panel that are
described in this chapter. Some items shown may not be on all
vehicles.
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Your vehicle has one of the following clusters:
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Mechanical Cluster
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Mechanical Cluster with a tachometer
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If you are not sure which cluster your vehicle has, check the
diagrams on the following pages.
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The instrument panel
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Mechanical Cluster
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The mechanical cluster with tachometer
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The Mechanical Cluster
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The following warning lights and gauges are on the Mechanical
Cluster. All of these indicators alert you to the status of vehicle
systems or possible problems with your vehicle. Some of the
lights listed are optional. The following section explains each of
the indicators.
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Warning and Indicator Lights
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Brake System Light
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The warning light for the brakes indicates two things Ð that
either the parking brake is on or not fully released, or that the
brake fluid level is low in the master cylinder reservoir. If the
fluid level is low, add fluid to the reservoir as defined under
the procedure in ªMaintenance and Care.º
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The brake system light
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The BRAKE light normally comes on when you turn the
ignition key to the ON or START position to verify that the
indicator bulb is working. If the light stays on or comes on
when the engine is running and after you have released the
parking brake fully, check the brake fluid.
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The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes may not be
working properly. Have the brakes checked immediately.
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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
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To check the anti-lock brake warning light, turn the ignition key
to the ON position. The ABS warning light should glow
momentarily.
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NOTE: If it does not glow at all or stays on for a long time,
have your vehicle's electrical system checked
immediately.
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The anti-lock brake warning light
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If the anti-lock brake system warning light remains on or
comes on while driving, have the braking system checked
by a qualified service technician as soon as possible.
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NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-lock system, and the brake
warning light is not lit, the anti-lock system is
disabled but normal brake function remains
operational.
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Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
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This warning light and chime remind you to fasten your safety
belt. The following conditions will take place:
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If the driver does not fasten the safety belt before the
ignition is turned to ON, the chime will sound for four (4) to
eight (8) seconds and the light will illuminate for one (1) to
two (2) minutes, or until the safety belt is fastened.
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If the driver fastens the safety belt before the ignition is
turned to ON, the chime will not sound and the light will
not illuminate.
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If the safety belt is buckled while the light is on and the
chime is sounding, both the light and the chime turn off.
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The safety belt warning light
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Service Engine Soon Warning Light
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This light illuminates when the engine's Emission Control
System requires service. It will also illuminate when the ignition
key is in the ON position and the engine is off.
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The service engine soon warning light
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Modifications or additions to the vehicle may cause incorrect
operation of the OBD II system. Additions such as burglar
alarms, cellular phones, and CB radios must be carefully
installed. Do not install these devices by tapping into or running
wires close to powertrain control system wires or components.
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The light comes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to
ON, but it should turn off when the engine starts. If the light
does not come on when you turn the ignition toONor if it
comes on and stays on when you are driving, have your vehicle
serviced as soon as possible. This indicates a possible problem
with one of the vehicle's emission control systems. You do not
need to have your vehicle towed in.
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If the light turns on and off at one (1) second intervals while
you are driving the vehicle, it means that the engine is
misfiring. If this condition persists, damage could occur to the
engine or catalytic convertor. Have your vehicle serviced at the
first opportunity. You do not need to have your vehicle towed
in.
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If the light turns on and off on rare occasions while you are
driving, it means that a malfunction occurred and the condition
corrected itself.
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An example of a condition which corrects itself occurs when an
engine running out of fuel begins to misfire. In this case, the
Service Engine Soon Warning Light may turn on and will then
set a Diagnostic Trouble Code indicating that the engine was
misfiring while the last of the fuel was being consumed. After
refueling, the Service Engine Soon Warning Light will turn off
after the vehicle has completed three consecutive warm up
cycles without a misfire condition occurring. A warm up cycle
consists of engine start from a cold condition (engine at ambient
temperature) and running until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
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On the fourth engine start up, the Service Engine Soon Warning
Light will turn off as soon as the engine begins to crank. It is
not necessary to have the engine serviced.
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