1998 FORD WINDSTAR clock

Roadside Emergencies
259
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The jack and handle assembly
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[ER10400(ALL)01/96]7.
Turn the lug nut wrench (attached to the jack handle)
clockwise to raise the vehicle off the ground.
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[ER10500(ALL)01/96]8.
Remove the wheel lug nuts with the lug nut wrench.
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[ER10600(ALL)01/96]9.
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare tire.
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[ER10700(ALL)01/96]10.
Place the wheel lug nuts on the spare tire. Use the lug nut
wrench to screw the lug nuts snug against the wheel, but do
not tighten fully.
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[ER10800(ALL)01/96]11.
Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise.
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[ER10900(ALL)01/96]12.
Use the wheel lug wrench to tighten lug nuts in the
appropriate sequence. Re-check for complete tightness.
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Roadside Emergencies
261
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Stowing the spare tire
[ER11800(ALL)01/96]1.
To raise the tire to the stowed position, lay the tire on the
ground with the interior side facing up. Install the retainer
through the wheel center and slide the tire under the vehicle.
Fit the hex-shaped end of the wheel lug wrench over the hex
nut in the floor of the cargo area. Turn the wheel lug
wrench clockwise until the tire is raised to its original
position underneath the vehicle.
[ER11850(ALL)08/96]
If your vehicle has 16" wheels, lift one end of the tire, route the
cable end through the center of the wheel and install the 16"
wheel retainer.
[ER11900(ALL)01/96]
NOTE: The hex nut ratchets when the tire is raised to the
stowed position. It will not allow you to over-tighten.
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[ER12000(ALL)01/96]2.
Check for proper seating against the underbody supports
and retighten if necessary.
[ER12100(ALL)01/96]
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Check the tire seating position for looseness and make
sure the tire is not too far forward to avoid axle contact.
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[ER12200(ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Make sure the spare tire and jacking equipment are
stowed and secured in the proper storage location.
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Never remove the radiator cap while the engine is running or
hot. If you must remove the radiator cap, follow these steps to
avoid personal injury that can be caused by escaping steam or
engine coolant.
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[MC09900(ALL)05/96]1.
Turn the engine off and let it cool before removing the
radiator cap. You should exercise care when removing the
cap, even from a cooled engine.
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[MC10000(ALL)05/96]2.
When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the cap
and turn it slowly counterclockwise to the first stop.
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[MC10100(ALL)05/96]3.
Step back while the pressure is released.
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[MC10200(ALL)05/96]4.
When you are sure that all the pressure has been released,
use the cloth to press, turn, and remove cap.
[MC10300(ALL)01/96]5.
Stand away from the radiator opening while removing the
cap. Hot steam may blow out or hot engine coolant may
splash out.
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[MC10400(ALL)05/96]
Freezing Protection
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[MC10500(ALL)05/96]
The factory-installed solution of Ford Premium Cooling System
Fluid and water will protect your vehicle tos35ÊF (s37ÊC).
Check the freeze protection rating of the engine coolant at least
once a year, just before winter.
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Add engine coolant only to the engine coolant recovery
reservoir Ð not to the radiator. If the coolant level is low, add
to the engine coolant recovery reservoir a 50/50 mixture of
water and the type of engine coolant that Ford specifies. If the
coolant recovery reservoir is empty, you should also check the
radiator to see if it is low. Check the coolant level again the
next few times you drive your vehicle.
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Filling Your Fuel Tank
[MC22500(ALL)08/96]1.
Turn the engine off. After opening the fuel door (located on
the driver side of the vehicle), remove the cap carefully and
slowly by turning it counterclockwise 1/4 turn until it stops.
Pull to remove the cap. A tether attaches the cap to the fuel
filler pipe.
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The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel cap is
venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until
it stops before completely removing the cap. Otherwise,
fuel may spray out and injure you or others.
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[MC22800(ALL)08/96]2.
Make sure that you pump unleaded fuel and put the nozzle
all the way inside the fuel filler pipe.
[MC22900(ALL)08/96]
NOTE: To help reduce early nozzle shutoffs and fuel spillage,
park your vehicle so that the fuel filler door is not
downhill. Do not tilt or turn the nozzle upside down
when filling. Avoid excessively fast fuel dispensing
rates (over 10 gallons [38 liters] per minute).
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[MC23000(ALL)08/96]
NOTE: If you spill any fuel on the body of your vehicle,
clean it off immediately. The fuel may dull or soften
the paint if you do not wash it off.
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Maintenance and Care
301
[MC23100(ALL)08/96]3.
To replace the fuel cap, align the tabs on the cap with the
notches on the filler pipe. Turn it clockwise until it stops.
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[MC23200(ALL)08/96]4.
Push the fuel door closed.
[MC23250(ALL)08/96]
If the Service Engine Soon warning light comes on and stays on
when you start the engine, the fuel cap may not be properly
seated. Turn off the engine, remove the fuel cap and replace it,
being careful to align the cap properly. For more information,
seeWarning lightsin the Index.
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[MC23300(ALL)01/96]
If you lose the fuel cap, replace it with an authorized Motorcraft
or equivalent part.
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[MC23400(ALL)01/96
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RWARNING
If you do not use the proper fuel cap, the pressure in the
fuel tank can damage the fuel system or cause it to work
improperly in a collision.
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[MC23500(ALL)01/96]
NOTE: If you replace your fuel cap with an aftermarket fuel
filler cap, the customer warranty may be void for any
damage to the fuel tank and/or fuel system.
[MC24100(ALL)08/96]
Choosing the Right Fuel
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[MC24200(ALL)08/96]
Use only UNLEADED FUEL. Using leaded fuel is prohibited by
federal law. Any vehicle damage may not be covered by your
warranty.
[MC24300(ALL)08/96]
Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel containing
manganese-based additives such as MMT. Additionally, vehicles
certified to California emission standards (indicated on the
underhood Vehicle Emissions Control Information label) are
designed to operate on California reformulated gasolines. If
California reformulated gasoline is not available when you
refuel, your vehicle can be operated on non-California fuels.
However, even though your engine will perform adequately on
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Maintenance and Care
315
[MC37100(ALL)01/96]
To install a taillamp bulb:
[MC37200(ALL)01/96]1.
Insert new bulb into socket by pushing bulb until it is locked
in position.
[MC37300(ALL)01/96]2.
Install socket into lamp by aligning socket to lamp and
turning clockwise until locked in place.
[MC37400(ALL)01/96]3.
Align pins along liftgate edge with holes in body and snap
attachment into retainer.
[MC37500(ALL)01/96]4.
Rock lens around on outer edge and snap in second snap
attachment.
[MC37600(ALL)01/96]5.
Replace two screws along top edge of lens.
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Index
Chime
headlamps on..................... 88
safety belt...................... 12
Cleaning your vehicle................. 319
CD player and discs.................. 39
chrome and aluminum parts............. 320
exterior....................... 319
exterior lamps................... 320
fabric....................... 321
headlamps..................... 320
instrument panel.................71,320
instrument panel lens................ 320
interior....................... 321
interior lamps.................... 321
plastic parts.................... 320
polishing...................... 319
rustproofing.................... 320
safety belts..................... 320
tail lamps..................... 320
upholstery and interior trim............. 321
washing...................... 319
waxing....................... 319
wheels....................... 322
Climate control system
air conditioning.................... 71
heating........................ 71
Clock...................... 35,51,66
Cold engine starting.................. 206
Combination lap and shoulder belts........... 159
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Update:Fri Oct 11 10:49:35 1996