2002 FORD WINDSTAR traction control

Seating and Safety Restraints 129
Seating 129
Safety restraints 141
Air bags 155
Child restraints 162
Driving 175
Starting 175
Brakes 179
Traction control/AdvanceTrac 182
Transmission operation 186
Vehicle loading 193
Trailer towing 195
Recreational towing 198
Roadside Emergencies 200
Hazard flasher switch 201
Fuses and relays 203
Jump starting 218
Wrecker towing 223
Customer Assistance 225
The dispute settlement board 228
Utilizing the mediation/arbitration 231
Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada 231
Ordering additional owner's literature 232
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 234
Cleaning 235
Cleaning your vehicle 235
Underbody preservation 241
Table of Contents
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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert
See Owner's Guide
Fasten Safety BeltAir Bag-Front
Air Bag-SideChild Seat
Child Seat Installation
WarningChild Seat Tether
Anchorage
Brake SystemAnti-Lock Brake System
Brake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum BasedTraction Control
Master Lighting SwitchHazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-FrontFuse Compartment
Fuel Pump ResetWindshield Wash/Wipe
Windshield
Defrost/DemistRear Window
Defrost/Demist
Power Windows
Front/RearPower Window Lockout
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Engine oil pressure
Illuminates when the oil pressure
falls below the normal range. Check
the oil level and add oil if needed.
Refer toEngine oilin the
Maintenance and specifications
chapter.
Traction ControlYactive (if equipped)
Illuminates when the Traction
Controlysystem is active. It will be
lit for a minimum of four seconds or
for the duration of the Traction
Controlyevent.
For more information, refer to theDrivingchapter.
Traction ControlYoff light (if equipped)
Illuminates when the Traction
Controlysystem has been disabled
(by the driver or as a result of a
system failure). For more
information, refer to theDrivingchapter.
Low tire warning
Illuminates while the low tire
warning system is enabled. If the
light remains on while driving, the
tire pressures should be checked,
refer toLow tire warningin the
Maintenance and specificationschapter.
Bulb Warning
Illuminates when one of the exterior
bulbs has burned out.
TRAC
ACTIVE
TRAC
OFF
Instrument Cluster
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The radio will display the word
ªCALLº when you are on the phone.
With this system, you will hear and
control the volume of the person
you are talking to through your car's
audio system. Your voice is picked up through the microphone mounted
above the rear view mirror allowing you to talk on the phone. The
volume setting in your phone will effect the volume through the audio
system. You may have to reset the volume of your phone when using the
Cellport 3000±VR.
You will need a pocket adapter that
is compatible with your cellphone.
The adapter will plug into the
center console.
To order your phone specific Pocket
Adapter Kit, which includes the
pocket adapter, Owner's manual and
Audio Guide, call 1(888) 801±2355
or visit Cellport at
www.cellport.com/pockets.
Distribution is provided by:
Cellport Systems
4999 Pearl East Circle, Suite 300
Boulder, Colorado 80301
To install your pocket adapter, refer to yourCellport Owner's Manual.
Check and obey the laws and regulations on the use of wireless
telephones in the areas where you drive.
Before driving, familiarize yourself with the operation and
location of the Cellport 3000±VR System.
To avoid potential distraction and increased risk of injury or
accident, Ford recommends you do not use the phone while
driving.
Please pull off the road and park before making or answering a call.
To prevent damage to the antenna or your car, remove the cellular phone
antenna mast before using an automatic car wash.
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The sequence of the system check report is as follows:
1. oil life in XX%
2. charging system
3. washer fluid level
4. brake fluid level
5. doors closed (driver and passenger side). This message can only be
reset by closing the door(s). If the RESET control is pressed, PLEASE
CLOSE DOOR will be displayed.
6. rear liftgate status
7. exterior lamps (headlamps, front turn, brake, tail and cornering/side
repeater lamp status)
8. Traction Controlyor AdvanceTracy(if equipped)
9. fuel level
10. distance to empty
Single/Dual Display Mode
1. Select this function from the
SETUP menu for the current display
mode.
2. Press the RESET control to
change from the Single to the Dual
display.
System warnings
System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your
vehicle's operating systems.
In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will cycle
the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for 4 seconds.
The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no
more warning messages. This allows you to use the full functionality of
the message center after you acknowledge the warning by pressing the
RESET control and clearing the warning message.
Warning messages that have been reset are divided into two categories:
²They will reappear on the display ten minutes from the reset.
²They will not reappear until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been
completed.
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This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within
the vehicle.
Driver's door ajar Warning cannot be reset
Passenger door ajar
Driver rear door ajar
Passenger rear door ajar
Check charging system Warning returns after 10 minutes
Transmission overheated
Check transmission
Low fuel level
Liftgate ajar Warning returns after the ignition key
is turned from OFF to ON
Low brake fluid level
Check tail lamps
Check headlamps
Check rear turn lamps
Check front turn lamps
Check cornering/side repeater
lamps (if equipped)
Change oil soon
Oil change required
Check traction control
(if equipped)
Check advancetrac
(if equipped)
Low washer fluid
Check turn signal on reminder
DRIVER'S DOOR AJAR.Displayed when the driver's door is not
completely closed.
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR.Displayed when the passenger side door is
not completely closed.
DRIVER'S REAR DOOR AJAR.Displayed when the driver's rear door
is not completely closed.
PASSENGER REAR DOOR AJAR.Displayed when the passenger side
rear door is not completely closed.
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CHECK SIDE REPEATER LAMPS (if equipped).Displayed when
the turn signals are activated and at least one is burned out. Check the
lamps as soon as possible and have the burned out lamp replaced.
TURN SIGNAL ON REMINDER.Displayed when the turn signal is
activated and the vehicle is driven more that 0.8 km (1/2 mile).
LOW WASHER FLUID.Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is less than
one quarter full. Check the washer fluid level. Refer toWindshield
washer fluidin theMaintenance and specificationschapter.
CHECK TRACTION CONTROL (if equipped).Displayed when the
Traction Controlysystem is not operating properly. If this warning stays
on, contact your dealer for service as soon as possible. For further
information, refer toTraction controlyin theDrivingchapter.
CHECK ADVANCETRAC (if equipped).Displayed when the
AdvanceTracysystem is not operating properly. If this message is
displayed on the message center the AdvanceTracysystem might be
partially operable. If this warning stays on while the engine is running,
contact your dealer for service as soon as possible. For further
information, refer toAdvanceTracystability enhancement systemin
theDrivingchapter.
CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED.Displayed when the
engine oil life remaining is 5 percent or less. When oil life left is between
5% and 0%, the CHANGE OIL SOON message will be displayed. When oil
life left reaches 0%, the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message will be
displayed.
An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center.
USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS.
To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change
[approximately 8 000 km (5 000 miles) or 180 days] perform the
following:
1. Press the SETUP control to
access the System Check function.
2. Press and release the RESET
control to display ªOIL LIFE XX%
HOLD RESET NEWº.
%
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²Door sensor
²Liftgate sensor
²Exterior lamps
²Traction control
²Washer fluid
²Brake Fluid
²Compass
²Outside temperature
Contact your dealer as soon as possible if these messages occur on a
regular basis.
Compass display (if equipped)
The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large
buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magnetic
or metallic objects placed in, on or near the vehicle may also affect
compass accuracy.
Usually, when something affects the compass readings, the compass will
correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal
conditions. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual
calibration may be necessary. Refer toCompass zone/calibration
adjustment.
Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that
varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is four
degrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as the
vehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate this
error. Refer toCompass zone/calibration adjustment.
Compass zone/calibration adjustment
Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures and
high voltage lines.
For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air
conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut.
1. Turn ignition to the ON position.
2. Start the engine.
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