1998 FORD WINDSTAR jump start

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Jump-Starting Your Vehicle
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[ER12400(ALL)01/96]
Your vehicle's battery may discharge if you leave the lights or
any electrical equipment on after you turn the engine off. If this
happens, you may be able to jump-start from a booster battery
to start your vehicle.
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RWARNING
The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to
flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result
in injury or vehicle damage.
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[ER12600(ALL)05/96]
RWARNING
To protect yourself when charging a battery, always
shield your face and eyes. Make sure that you can
breathe fresh air.
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RWARNING
Applying too much pressure on the ends when lifting a
battery could cause acid to spill. Lift the battery with a
carrier or with your hands on the opposite corners.
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RWARNING
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns skin, eyes,
and clothing.
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If the acid touches someone's skin, eyes, or clothing,
immediately flush the area with water for at least 15 minutes. If
someone swallows the acid, have him or her drink lots of milk
or water first, then Milk of Magnesia, a beaten egg, or vegetable
oil. Call a doctor immediately.
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Roadside Emergencies
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To avoid damaging your vehicle or your battery, and to avoid
injury to yourself, follow these directions for preparing your
vehicle to jump-start and connecting the jumper cables in the
order they are given. If in doubt, call for road service.
[ER13100(ALL)01/96]
To prepare your vehicle for jump-starting:
[ER13200(ALL)01/96]1.
Use only a 12-volt battery to jump-start your vehicle. Your
vehicle has a 12-volt starting system, so you need to use a
12-volt jumper system. You can damage your starting motor,
ignition system, and other electrical parts if you connect
them to a 24-volt power supply (either two 12-volt batteries
in series or a 24-volt motor generator set).
[ER13300(ALL)04/96]2.
Do not disconnect the battery of the vehicle that needs a
jump-start. You could damage the vehicle's electrical system.
[ER13400(ALL)04/96]3.
Park the second vehicle close to the hood of your vehicle,
but make sure the vehicles do not touch each other. Set the
parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine
cooling fan.
[ER13500(ALL)04/96]4.
Check the battery terminals and remove any excessive
corrosion before you attach the jumper cables.
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[ER13600(ALL)01/96]5.
Turn on the heater blower in both vehicles. Turn off all other
switches and lights in both vehicles to prevent possible
damage to either vehicle's electrical systems.
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To connect the jumper cables:
[ER13800(ALL)04/96]1.
Connect one end of the first jumper cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the dead battery. (You can connect either jumper
cable to the positive (+) terminal, as long as you use the
same cable for both positive terminals.) Most jumper cables
have a red cable and a black cable. The red cable is generally
used for the positive terminals and the black for the negative
ones.
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[ER13900(ALL)02/96]2.
Connect the other end of the first cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the booster battery.
[ER14000(ALL)04/96]3.
Connect one end of the second cable to the negative (s)
terminal of the booster battery Ð NOT to the dead battery.
[ER14100(ALL)01/96]4.
Connect the other end of that cable to a good, unpainted
metallic surface in the engine compartment of the vehicle
that needs a jump-start. The following illustration shows
where you can find a metallic surface.
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RWARNING
Do not connect the end of the second cable to the
negative (s) terminal of the battery to be jumped. A
spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround
the battery.
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After you connect the jumper cables to the batteries:
[ER14600(ALL)04/96]1.
Make sure that the jumper cables are not in the way of
moving engine parts, then start the vehicle that has the
booster battery. Run the engine at a moderate speed.
[ER14700(ALL)01/96]2.
Let the dead battery charge for a few minutes and then start
the vehicle that has the dead battery. If the starter does not
crank, check for good, solid jumper cable clamp attachments.
It may take a couple of tries before your vehicle starts. If
your vehicle does not start after several attempts, you may
have a different mechanical problem.
[ER14800(ALL)04/96]3.
When both vehicles are running, let them idle for a few
minutes to charge the dead battery.
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Take the jumper cables off in the following order:
[ER15000(ALL)01/96]1.
Remove the negative (s) end of the jumper cable from the
metallic surface in the engine compartment of the vehicle
that needed a jump-start.
[ER15100(ALL)04/96]2.
Remove the other end of the negative (s) cable from the
booster battery.
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[ER15200(ALL)02/96]3.
Remove the positive (+) cable from the booster battery.
[ER15300(ALL)04/96]4.
Remove the other end of the positive (+) cable from the
vehicle that needed a jump-start.
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After your vehicle is started, let it idle for a while to let the
engine ªrelearnº its idle conditions and drive it around for a
little while with all electrical accessories turned off, to let the
battery recharge.You may need to use a battery charger to
fully recharge the battery.
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Customer Assistance
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Roadside Assistance
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Ford Motor Company has set up a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week
hotline with trained operators who put you in touch with the
help you need if you experience a problem with your vehicle.
This complimentary service is provided to you throughout your
warranty period of 3 years or 36,000 miles (60,000 km),
whichever comes first. To purchase Roadside Assistance
coverages beyond this period (available through Ford Auto Club
in the United States or Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealers in
Canada), contact your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
Additional Roadside Assistance coverage is unavailable in
Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
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Roadside Assistance will cover the following:
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Mount your spare if you have a flat tire.
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Jump-start your battery if it is dead.
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Unlock your vehicle if you are locked out.
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Bring you fuel if you run out.
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Tow your vehicle if you are stranded. Even non-warranty
related tows, like accidents or getting stuck in mud or snow,
are covered (some exclusions apply, such as impound towing
and repossession).
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How to use Roadside Assistance
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Your Roadside Assistance identification card can be found in the
Owner Guide portfolio in your glove compartment. Complete
the card and place it in your wallet for quick reference.
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[HS00255(ALL)04/95]
To receive roadside assistance in the United States call
1-800-241-FORD (in Canada call 1-800-665-2006).
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[HS00260(ALL)04/95]
Should you need to arrange for roadside assistance yourself,
Ford Motor Company will reimburse the reasonable cost. To
obtain information about reimbursement call 1-800-241-FORD (in
Canada call 1-800-665-2006).
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Index
Driving under special conditions............ 230
bad weather.................... 231
heavy load..................... 233
high speed..................... 231
high water..................... 232
slippery roads................... 231
tips for safe driving................. 230
towing a trailer................... 234
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Electrical system
fuses........................ 237
operating when the engine is off............ 91
relays....................... 246
Electronic radio with cassette
(see Electronic sound system)........... 60
Electronic sound system
antenna....................... 90
tuning the radio................ 31,43,61
warranty and service information............ 69
Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system)........... 60
Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic sound system).... 60
Emergencies, roadside
assistance...................... 331
battery acid spills................262, 292
fuel........................ 303
jump-starting.................... 262
towing....................... 268
Emergency brake (parking brake)............ 214
Emission control system................ 307
catalytic converter.................. 307
emissions warranty.................. 3
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Hood
latch location.................... 271
lubrication specifications............... 325
release lever.................... 271
working under the hood............... 269
Horn.......................... 99
Hoses, checking.................... 286
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Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN).......... 333
Idle, relearning..................267, 269
Ignition
positions of the ignition................ 91
removing the key................... 92
Indicator lamp module.................. 25
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights).......... 7
Infant seats (see Safety seats)............174, 187
Instrument cluster.................... 11
Instrument panel
cleaning..................... 71,320
lighting up panel and interior............. 89
registers....................... 71
Integrated child seat (see Built-in child seat)....... 175
Interval wipers..................... 95
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Jack
operation...................... 251
positioning..................... 251
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables................... 264
disconnecting cables................. 267
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