1998 FORD WINDSTAR Owners Manual

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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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