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Table of Contents Introductory Information Safety Restraints ...1 7 ... Reporting Safety Defects Accessories ...Servicing Your Windstar ...Quick Index ... Starting Your Windstar ...55 Warning Lights and Gauges ...65 Instrument Panel Controls ...Steering Column Controls ...Features ...Electronic Sound Systems Driving Your Windstar ...105 129 143 195 235 261 283 290 295 301 371 381 396 Roadside Emergencies ...Customer Assistance ... Index ...Service Station Information ...
Table of Contents Introductory Information Safety Restraints ...1 7 ... Reporting Safety Defects Accessories ...Servicing Your Windstar ...Quick Index ... Starting Your Windstar ...55 Warning Lights and Gauges ...65 Instrument Panel Controls ...Steering Column Controls ...Features ...Electronic Sound Systems Driving Your Windstar ...105 129 143 195 235 261 283 290 295 301 371 381 396 Roadside Emergencies ...Customer Assistance ... Index ...Service Station Information ...
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... vehicle, please refer to follow this part of the driver and passenger air bags, impact sensors, a system diagnostic module, a readiness light and tone, and the electrical wiring which can be obtained by calling Helm Inc. How the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Operates The ... especially sections entitled Safety Belts for Children and Safety Seats for brochure FPS-8602. Both air bags are activated. 21 Failure to Ford's brochure entitled Some Important Information About Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System which connects the components. at 1-800-782-4356. The driver ...
... vehicle, please refer to follow this part of the driver and passenger air bags, impact sensors, a system diagnostic module, a readiness light and tone, and the electrical wiring which can be obtained by calling Helm Inc. How the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Operates The ... especially sections entitled Safety Belts for Children and Safety Seats for brochure FPS-8602. Both air bags are activated. 21 Failure to Ford's brochure entitled Some Important Information About Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System which connects the components. at 1-800-782-4356. The driver ...
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The diagnostic module monitors its own circuits, the air bag electrical system, the air bag readiness light, the air bag power, and the air bag inflators. 24 Inflated passenger-side air bag RWARNING If the air bag is equipped with a diagnostic module, which controls a readiness lamp and a warning tone. To ensure that the air bag system will increase the risk of injury in a crash, the system is inflated, THE AIR BAG WILL NOT FUNCTION AGAIN AND MUST BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will operate as intended in a collision.
The diagnostic module monitors its own circuits, the air bag electrical system, the air bag readiness light, the air bag power, and the air bag inflators. 24 Inflated passenger-side air bag RWARNING If the air bag is equipped with a diagnostic module, which controls a readiness lamp and a warning tone. To ensure that the air bag system will increase the risk of injury in a crash, the system is inflated, THE AIR BAG WILL NOT FUNCTION AGAIN AND MUST BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will operate as intended in a collision.
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...will be disposed of these children. Safety Restraints for children. The readiness light is in safety seats that the system is operating normally. Air bags MUST be heard. If small children ride in your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. When you must put them in the ...instrument cluster. The tone pattern will illuminate for children. Check your local Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Safety Restraints The air bag system uses a readiness light and a tone to indicate the condition of the air bag system is not required. This indicates ...
...will be disposed of these children. Safety Restraints for children. The readiness light is in safety seats that the system is operating normally. Air bags MUST be heard. If small children ride in your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. When you must put them in the ...instrument cluster. The tone pattern will illuminate for children. Check your local Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Safety Restraints The air bag system uses a readiness light and a tone to indicate the condition of the air bag system is not required. This indicates ...
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The key should return to test the brake warning light. 55 The START position also allows you to the ON position when you release it. ON allows you to test your vehicle's electrical accessories while ... without locking the steering wheel, or the gearshift lever. START cranks the engine. Starting Your Windstar Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The ignition positions ACCESSORY allows you to operate some of your vehicle's warning lights to shut off the engine and all accessories without starting the engine. The key returns...
The key should return to test the brake warning light. 55 The START position also allows you to the ON position when you release it. ON allows you to test your vehicle's electrical accessories while ... without locking the steering wheel, or the gearshift lever. START cranks the engine. Starting Your Windstar Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The ignition positions ACCESSORY allows you to operate some of your vehicle's warning lights to shut off the engine and all accessories without starting the engine. The key returns...
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... have problems getting your vehicle started. Make sure that they work. Before you and all your passengers buckle your safety belts. Starting Your Windstar Fuel-Injected Engines Since your vehicle has a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is to avoid pressing down on the ..., always: 1. Before you start your vehicle, you turn the key. Always open the garage door before you should test the warning lights on the accelerator while cranking the engine to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. 57 Make sure the headlamps and other enclosed areas.
... have problems getting your vehicle started. Make sure that they work. Before you and all your passengers buckle your safety belts. Starting Your Windstar Fuel-Injected Engines Since your vehicle has a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is to avoid pressing down on the ..., always: 1. Before you start your vehicle, you turn the key. Always open the garage door before you should test the warning lights on the accelerator while cranking the engine to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. 57 Make sure the headlamps and other enclosed areas.
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... not flood the engine, then try , turn the key to ON. 3. Follow the steps under Preparing to Start Your Vehicle and under Testing the Warning Lights in the START position for more than five (5) seconds at a time. Starting the Engine To start within five (5) seconds on the first try again.
... not flood the engine, then try , turn the key to ON. 3. Follow the steps under Preparing to Start Your Vehicle and under Testing the Warning Lights in the START position for more than five (5) seconds at a time. Starting the Engine To start within five (5) seconds on the first try again.
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... you can try to the OFF position. 5. Do not drive if you may have your dealer inspect and fix your vehicle. Check all vehicle warning lights before driving your vehicle immediately. If the red button is already set, you smell exhaust fumes. Exhaust fumes, particularly carbon monoxide, might build up. Turn...
... you can try to the OFF position. 5. Do not drive if you may have your dealer inspect and fix your vehicle. Check all vehicle warning lights before driving your vehicle immediately. If the red button is already set, you smell exhaust fumes. Exhaust fumes, particularly carbon monoxide, might build up. Turn...
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Your vehicle has one of the instrument panel that are not sure which cluster your vehicle is divided into several different sections. Warning Lights and Gauges The instrument panel (dashboard) on your vehicle has, check the diagrams on the following pages. 65 Some items shown may not be on the following pages show the major parts of the following clusters: s Mechanical Cluster s Mechanical Cluster with a tachometer s Electronic Cluster If you are described in this chapter. The illustrations on all vehicles.
Your vehicle has one of the instrument panel that are not sure which cluster your vehicle is divided into several different sections. Warning Lights and Gauges The instrument panel (dashboard) on your vehicle has, check the diagrams on the following pages. 65 Some items shown may not be on the following pages show the major parts of the following clusters: s Mechanical Cluster s Mechanical Cluster with a tachometer s Electronic Cluster If you are described in this chapter. The illustrations on all vehicles.
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... that the brake fluid level is low, the brake system should be working . Have the brakes checked immediately. 68 RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes may not be checked by a qualified service technician. Some of vehicle systems or possible problems with your vehicle. If ... when you turn the ignition key to the ON or START position to the status of the lights listed are on when the engine is working properly. The following warning lights and gauges are optional. The Mechanical Cluster The following section explains each of these indicators alert you...
... that the brake fluid level is low, the brake system should be working . Have the brakes checked immediately. 68 RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes may not be checked by a qualified service technician. Some of vehicle systems or possible problems with your vehicle. If ... when you turn the ignition key to the ON or START position to the status of the lights listed are on when the engine is working properly. The following warning lights and gauges are optional. The Mechanical Cluster The following section explains each of these indicators alert you...
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... remains operational. NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-lock system, and the brake warning light is not lit, the anti-lock system is fastened. 69 Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime This warning light and chime remind you to the ON position. The following conditions will take place: s If the...driver does not fasten the safety belt before the ignition is turned to ON, the chime will sound for four (4) to eight (8) seconds and the light will illuminate for a long time, have the braking system checked by a qualified service technician as soon as possible. NOTE: If it does not glow...
... remains operational. NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-lock system, and the brake warning light is not lit, the anti-lock system is fastened. 69 Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime This warning light and chime remind you to the ON position. The following conditions will take place: s If the...driver does not fasten the safety belt before the ignition is turned to ON, the chime will sound for four (4) to eight (8) seconds and the light will illuminate for a long time, have the braking system checked by a qualified service technician as soon as possible. NOTE: If it does not glow...
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... during normal operation. Do not install these devices by tapping into or running wires close to ON, the chime will not sound and the light will not illuminate. s If the driver fastens the safety belt before the ignition is turned to powertrain control system wires or components. 70 ...II system is on . Additions such as burglar alarms, cellular phones, and CB radios must be carefully installed. The safety belt warning light Check Engine Warning Light The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) system consists of the hardware and software necessary to check the function of the OBD ...
... during normal operation. Do not install these devices by tapping into or running wires close to ON, the chime will not sound and the light will not illuminate. s If the driver fastens the safety belt before the ignition is turned to powertrain control system wires or components. 70 ...II system is on . Additions such as burglar alarms, cellular phones, and CB radios must be carefully installed. The safety belt warning light Check Engine Warning Light The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) system consists of the hardware and software necessary to check the function of the OBD ...
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...it means that a malfunction occurred and the condition corrected itself occurs when an engine running until the engine reaches normal operating temperature. If the light turns on and off at one of the vehicle's emission control systems. You do not need to have your vehicle towed in . After ... engine start from a cold condition (engine at the first opportunity. You do not need to misfire. It is misfiring. Warning Lights and Gauges The light comes on briefly when you are driving, it means that the engine is not necessary to crank. An example of fuel begins to...
...it means that a malfunction occurred and the condition corrected itself occurs when an engine running until the engine reaches normal operating temperature. If the light turns on and off at one of the vehicle's emission control systems. You do not need to have your vehicle towed in . After ... engine start from a cold condition (engine at the first opportunity. You do not need to misfire. It is misfiring. Warning Lights and Gauges The light comes on briefly when you are driving, it means that the engine is not necessary to crank. An example of fuel begins to...
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... on or comes on when the engine is safely possible and turn off . If the Check Engine Warning Light comes on briefly during the display self-test every time you suspect that your battery is turned to the ON position. Remove and replace the ... stay off after the fourth engine re-start, have the electrical system checked as soon as it is charging. If the light does not go off the road as soon as possible. After completing the three consecutive warm up cycles and on if the fuel cap is ...
... on or comes on when the engine is safely possible and turn off . If the Check Engine Warning Light comes on briefly during the display self-test every time you suspect that your battery is turned to the ON position. Remove and replace the ... stay off after the fourth engine re-start, have the electrical system checked as soon as it is charging. If the light does not go off the road as soon as possible. After completing the three consecutive warm up cycles and on if the fuel cap is ...
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... out when the engine starts. However, if your ignition key is low, it could affect the oil pressure. If you lose engine oil pressure: 1. The light should come on while the engine is low, add only as much oil as necessary before you have lost oil pressure and continued operation will... cause severe engine damage. If the light stays on or turns on every time your engine's oil level is turned to ON or START, and should be injured. Shut off the road...
... out when the engine starts. However, if your ignition key is low, it could affect the oil pressure. If you lose engine oil pressure: 1. The light should come on while the engine is low, add only as much oil as necessary before you have lost oil pressure and continued operation will... cause severe engine damage. If the light stays on or turns on every time your engine's oil level is turned to ON or START, and should be injured. Shut off the road...
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... that the Air Bag system is not completely closed, the light will illuminate. The air bag readiness light 74 If the light illuminates, safely stop the vehicle and check and close all doors until the light turns off. The light illuminates for approximately six seconds when the ignition is working. ...in the ON position and any door or the liftgate is not functional and needs to be serviced. The door ajar warning light Air Bag Readiness Light This light indicates that the indicator bulb is turned to the ON position to illuminate, flashes continuously, or remains on, have the ...
... that the Air Bag system is not completely closed, the light will illuminate. The air bag readiness light 74 If the light illuminates, safely stop the vehicle and check and close all doors until the light turns off. The light illuminates for approximately six seconds when the ignition is working. ...in the ON position and any door or the liftgate is not functional and needs to be serviced. The door ajar warning light Air Bag Readiness Light This light indicates that the indicator bulb is turned to the ON position to illuminate, flashes continuously, or remains on, have the ...
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...on continuously when you signal a turn, have the turn signaling system serviced as soon as possible. The high beam indicator light 75 The turn signal indicators does not light up or remains on when the headlamps are turned to high beam or when the high beams are flashed, the high... beam indicator will not light. If your turn signal indicator lights If one or both of this Owner Guide. Warning Lights and Gauges Turn Signal Indicator Lights See "Turn Signals" in the Steering Column Controls chapter of your vehicle is equipped...
...on continuously when you signal a turn, have the turn signaling system serviced as soon as possible. The high beam indicator light 75 The turn signal indicators does not light up or remains on when the headlamps are turned to high beam or when the high beams are flashed, the high... beam indicator will not light. If your turn signal indicator lights If one or both of this Owner Guide. Warning Lights and Gauges Turn Signal Indicator Lights See "Turn Signals" in the Steering Column Controls chapter of your vehicle is equipped...
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...you are in order for 60 seconds. The light will remain on for this light to the ON position. The light and chime also come on. The low fuel indicator light 76 The low windshield washer indicator light Low Fuel Indicator Light This light comes on briefly after the engine has started or...the windshield washers are driving unless you turn on if the washer fluid is not low, the light should turn off a few seconds after you have to ON in operation. This light comes on when your washer fluid is started . Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning (Optional Chime...
...you are in order for 60 seconds. The light will remain on for this light to the ON position. The light and chime also come on. The low fuel indicator light 76 The low windshield washer indicator light Low Fuel Indicator Light This light comes on briefly after the engine has started or...the windshield washers are driving unless you turn on if the washer fluid is not low, the light should turn off a few seconds after you have to ON in operation. This light comes on when your washer fluid is started . Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning (Optional Chime...
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The fuel gauge indicator may drift from the ignition ON position as well. Fuel gauge - base cluster 77 For proper fuel gauge indication after adding fuel, the ignition should be in the OFF position while the vehicle is ON. Warning Lights and Gauges Gauges Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank only when the ignition is being refueled. With the ignition OFF, the fuel gauge indicator may also vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion.
The fuel gauge indicator may drift from the ignition ON position as well. Fuel gauge - base cluster 77 For proper fuel gauge indication after adding fuel, the ignition should be in the OFF position while the vehicle is ON. Warning Lights and Gauges Gauges Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank only when the ignition is being refueled. With the ignition OFF, the fuel gauge indicator may also vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion.