1998 FORD WINDSTAR ignition

Instrumentation
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[IS08300(ALL)12/95]
6 pica art:0050154-B
The high beam indicator light
% [IS08400(ALL)09/96]
Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning
(If equipped)
[IS08500(ALL)08/96]
This light indicates that the level of your washer fluid is low,
and you have to add more fluid. This light comes on briefly
after you turn your ignition key from the START to the ON
position. If the washer fluid is low, a one second chime will
sound and the light will remain on for 60 seconds. If the washer
fluid is not low, the light should turn off a few seconds after
the engine has started. The light and chime also come on if the
washer fluid is low when you use your windshield washers.
[IS08600(ALL)08/96]
The washer fluid is only checked when the engine is started or
the windshield washers are in operation. The light will not
come on if the fluid level becomes low while you are driving
unless you turn on the windshield washers.
[IS08700(ALL)08/96]
6 pica art:0050062-B
The low windshield washer indicator light
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% [IS09200(ALL)09/96]
Low Fuel Indicator Light (If equipped)
[IS09300(ALL)12/95]
This light comes on when your fuel gauge indicates
approximately 1/16 of a tank. The ignition must be turned to
ON in order for this light to come on.
[IS09400(ALL)12/95]
6 pica art:0050189-A
The low fuel indicator light
[IS09500(ALL)08/96]
Cruise Control Indicator
[IS09600(ALL)08/96]
A CRUISE light is displayed in the instrument cluster when the
speed control system is engaged. The display will turn off when
the brake pedal is pressed or if speed control is shut off.
[IS09700(ALL)08/96]
This display does not indicate any problems with the speed
control, but is simply a convenient way of knowing when it is
active.
[IS09800(ALL)09/96]
6 pica art:0051002-A
The speed control light
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[IS10200(ALL)04/96]
Gauges
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[IS10400(ALL)08/96]
Fuel Gauge
[IS10500(ALL)12/95]
The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel is in the
fuel tank only when the ignition is ON. For proper fuel gauge
indication after adding fuel, the ignition should be in the OFF
position while the vehicle is being refueled.
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Instrumentation
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[IS10600(ALL)12/95]
The fuel gauge indicator may also vary slightly when the
vehicle is in motion. With the ignition OFF, the fuel gauge
indicator may drift from the ignition ON position as well.
[IS10700(ALL)12/95]
10-1/2 pica
art:0050235-A
Fuel gauge Ð base cluster
[IS10800(ALL)08/96]
10-1/2 pica
art:0050126-D
The engine coolant temperature and fuel gauge
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Instrumentation
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% [IS20400(ALL)01/96]
Anti-Theft Active Indicator Light
[IS20500(ALL)07/96]
This indicator is used in the optional Anti-Theft System. See
ªAnti-Theft Systemº in theControls and Featureschapter of this
Owner Guide.
[IS20600(ALL)01/96]
6 pica art:0050123-B
The anti-theft active indicator light
[IS20700(ALL)01/96]
Air Suspension Warning Light
[IS20800(ALL)01/96]
6 pica art:0050227-A
The air suspension warning light
[IS20900(ALL)01/96]
The warning light for the Air Suspension indicates one of two
things:
[IS21000(ALL)01/96]1.
The service switch (located in the jack storage area) is in the
ªoffº position.
[IS21100(ALL)01/96]2.
A system malfunction has occurred electronically disabling
Air Suspension function.
[IS21200(ALL)01/96]
NOTE: If the switch is returned to or in the ªONº position
and the light does not go out after recycling the
ignition switch OFF/ON, the Air Suspension should
be checked by a qualified service technician.
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[AS01175(ALL)10/95]
Compact Disc Radio
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[AS01250(ALL)10/95]
The Compact Disc Radio combines the Electronic Stereo Radio
with the Ford Compact Disc Player.
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[AS01300(ALL)08/95]
Using the Controls on Your New Radio/CD Player
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[AS01400(ALL)04/92]
Most of the features of this unit work for both radio and CD
operation, depending on which mode the unit is in. Also, some
of the buttons control several different functions, so be sure to
read all of the operating instructions carefully.
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[AS01500(ALL)03/96]
How to turn the radio on and off
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[AS01600(ALL)10/95]
Press the ªPOWERº button to turn the radio on. Press it again
to turn it off.
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[AS01625(ALL)03/96]
How to adjust the volume
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[AS01650(ALL)03/96]
Press the (R/S) side of the ªVOLº button to increase/decrease
the volume. Bars illuminate in the display to show the relative
volume level.
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[AS01675(ALL)02/96]
NOTE: If the volume level is set above a certain listening
level when the ignition switch is turned off, when the
ignition switch is turned back on, the volume will
come back to a ªnominalº listening level. However, if
the radio power is turned off, the volume will remain
in the position it was set at when radio power was
switched off.
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[AS01700(ALL)03/96]
Selecting the AM or FM frequency band
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[AS01800(ALL)10/95]
Push the ªAM/FMº button to select the desired frequency band.
When in the radio mode, pushing the button more than once
will alternate between AM, FM1 and FM2. These functions are
used with the station memory buttons described underHow to
tune radio stations.
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Electronic Sound Systems
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[AS05300(ALL)04/96]
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Adjusting speaker fader
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[AS05400(ALL)08/95]
Fade control allows you to adjust the sound distribution
between the front and rear speakers. Push the ªAUDIOº
button repeatedly until the display reads ªFADE.º Push the
ª+º side of the ªVOLº button to shift the sound to the front
speakers, and push the ª-º side to shift the sound to the rear
speakers.
[AS05500(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Illuminated bars in the display show relative levels of
bass and treble and positions of speaker balance and
fader functions for five seconds after adjustments are
made, then revert to volume level set.
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[AS05600(ALL)08/95]
Clock operation
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[AS05700(ALL)08/95]
When in the radio mode, push the ªCLOCKº button to switch
from radio frequency to clock. Only the clock numerals will be
displayed in the clock mode Ð there is no A.M./P.M.
indication. When in the clock mode, the time will be displayed
until the button is pushed again. However, if you retune the
radio while it is in the clock mode, the new radio frequency
will be displayed for approximately ten seconds and then
change back to clock.
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[AS05800(ALL)08/95]
When in the CD mode, push the ªCLOCKº button to change
the display from elapsed time mode to track number mode to
clock mode. If the CD track selection is changed when you are
in the clock or elapsed time mode, the new track number will
be displayed for approximately ten seconds and then revert
back to the previous mode.
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[AS05900(ALL)08/95]
To set the clock, simultaneously press the ªCLOCKº button and
either the bottom (
b) half of the ªSEEKº button to set hours,
or the top (
a) half of the ªSEEKº button to set minutes.
[AS06000(ALL)04/96]
NOTE: The clock can be set with the radio and/or ignition on
or off.
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Electronic Sound Systems
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[AS08000(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: The CD player has heat protection circuitry to protect
the laser diode. If the temperature of the player
reaches167ÊF (75ÊC), theheat detection circuit will
shut off the player and ªTOO HOTº will scroll in the
display for five seconds (radio will resume playing).
When the temperature returns to normal operating
range, the CD player will again be operational.
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[AS08100(ALL)10/95]
How to stop and restart the CD player
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[AS08200(ALL)04/96]
When a disc is loaded, the unit automatically enters the play
mode and the play indicator
ailluminates. To stop
temporarily, press the ªPLAY/STOPº button or the ªAM/FMº
button. The stop indicator
Xin the display illuminates and
operation returns to the radio mode. To resume CD play, press
the ªPLAY/STOPº button once again.
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[AS08300(ALL)10/95]
NOTE: If the ignition key is turned OFF during play and
then is set to the ON or ACCESSORY position, the
CD player will resume playing in the mode it was in
when ignition was turned off.
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[AS08400(ALL)05/96]
How to fast forward or reverse your CD player
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[AS08500(ALL)10/95]
To quickly search for a particular point in a selection, press the
ªFFº button (to fast forward) or the ªREVº button (to reverse).
While either button is pressed, the disc goes forward or
backward at two different speeds depending on how long the
button is held down. (Pressing either button for more than three
seconds will speed up the process.) Release the button at the
desired point (found by watching the elapsed playing time in
the display or by listening to the sound during fast forward or
reverse). When you have reached the beginning of track 1, the
CD player will begin playing.
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Electronic Sound Systems
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[AS09300(ALL)10/95]
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Automatic Disc Storage
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[AS09400(ALL)10/95]
If the disc is ejected from the CD player but is not removed
from the disc opening within approximately 10 seconds, the
player will automatically reload the disc for storage, unless
the disc is automatically ejected due to a ªfocus errorº (disc
inserted upside down). In this case, the disc will not be
automatically reloaded.
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[AS09500(ALL)04/96]
How to eject the disc
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[AS09600(ALL)10/95]
Push the ªEJECTº button to stop play, eject the disc and resume
radio operation of your audio system.
[AS09700(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: You can eject the disc while the radio power and/or
ignition is on or off.
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[AS09710(ALL)08/95]
How To Take Care of and Clean Your CD Player and
Discs
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[AS09720(ALL)08/95]
To ensure the continued performance of your Ford Compact
Disc Player, carefully read the following precautions:
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[AS09730(ALL)04/96]
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Always handle the disc by its edge. Never touch the playing
surface.
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[AS09740(ALL)08/95]
n
Before playing, inspect the disc for any contamination. If
needed, clean the disc with an approved disc cleaner, such as
the DiscwasherHCompact Disc Cleaner or the Allsop 3H
Compact Disc Cleaner, by wiping from the center out to the
edges.Do not use a circular motion to clean.
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[AS09750(ALL)06/96]
n
Do not clean discs with solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray intended
for analog records.
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[AS09760(ALL)04/96]
n
Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources
such as defroster and floor heating ducts. Do not leave any
discs in a parked car in direct sunlight where there may be a
considerable rise in temperature or damage may result.
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