Instrument Cluster; Warning And Control Lights - Ford 2002 Windstar User Manual

Instrument Cluster

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
CHECK
FUEL
O/D
CAP
OFF
60
4 5 6
80
40
3
TEMP H
7
F FUEL
80
TRAC
120
BRAKE
ACTIVE
2
TRAC 100
20
OFF
40
160
1
RPMX1000
THEFT
E
MPH
km/h
120
200
mi
Some Warning Lights will show in the cluster equipped with a Message
Center as words.
Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may
become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may
illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle's functions.
Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the
bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have
the respective system inspected immediately.
Check engine
Illuminates briefly to ensure the
system is functional. If it comes on
after the engine is started, one of
the engine's emission control
systems may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a
driveability concern being noted and will not require towing.
Light turns on solid:
Temporary malfunctions may cause your light to illuminate. Examples
are:
1. The vehicle has run out of fuel.
2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.
3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely
tightened.
These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank
with high quality fuel of the recommended octane and/or properly
installing and securely tightening the fuel cap. After three driving cycles
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