FORD WINDSTAR 1998 1.G Owners Manual

Controls and Features
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The doors may not lock automatically at the correct time if the
driver:
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shifts through gears without pressing the brake
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shifts through gears quickly after starting the vehicle
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releases their foot from the brake while someone has stepped
out of the vehicle for a moment
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To activate/deactivate Autolock/Relock feature:
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Turn ignition from OFF to ON/ACC.
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Press power door ªUNLOCKº three times.
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Turn ignition from ON/ACC to OFF.
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Press power door ªUNLOCKº three times.
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Turn ignition from OFF to ON/ACC.
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A horn chirp indicates the activate/deactivate feature mode is
entered.
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Press power door ªUNLOCKº one time.
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Press power door ªLOCKº to switch between
Autolock/Relock.
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The user will hear a horn chirp followed by either a:
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long honk Ð autolock/relock activated.
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no honk Ð autolock/relock deactivated.
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After leaving the activate/deactivate mode, if autolock/relock
has been changed, there will be a horn chirp.
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To reactivate the Autolock system, simply repeat the instructions
for deactivating the system.
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Anti-Theft System (if equipped)
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When armed, this system helps protect your vehicle against
break-ins or theft.
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When an unauthorized entry occurs, the system triggers and
will:
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flash the low beam headlamps, parking lamps, and alarm
indicator lamp
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honk the horn
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disable the starting circuit to prevent the vehicle from being
started
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Arming the System
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Remove the key from the ignition.
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Lock the doors by using the power door lock switch. The
alarm indicator light will now glow steadily.
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Close all doors and liftgate. The alarm indicator light will
then remain on steadily for 30 seconds and then go out.
When the light starts flashing, the system is armed.
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NOTE: Be sure to close all doors completely. If not, the alarm
indicator light will remain on. Remember, your
anti-theft system is armed only after the alarm
indicator light remains on steadily for approximately
30 seconds after the last door is closed, and then goes
out.
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You can also arm the anti-theft system by following this
sequence:
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Remove the key from the ignition. The hood must be closed
to arm the system.
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Close all of the doors and liftgate.
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Press the remote entry transmitter LOCK button. The alarm
indicator will come on for 30 seconds to show the alarm is
arming and then flash to show that it has armed.
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Disarming an Untriggered Anti-Theft System
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You can disarm the system by unlocking either front door or
the liftgate with your door key. Turn the key all the way to the
end of travel or the system will not disarm.
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You can also disarm the system by unlocking the driver's door
by using the UNLOCK button of the remote entry transmitter.
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If the system is armed and you remain in your vehicle, simply
insert the key into the ignition and turn it to ON. This disarms
the system and allows you to open the door and exit without
triggering the system.
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Disarming a Triggered System
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The alarm can be disarmed by:
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unlocking any door with the key, or
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using the UNLOCK control on the remote entry transmitter
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using the PANIC button of the remote entry transmitter
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NOTE: The flashing lights and honking horn will shut off
automatically approximately two minutes and 45
seconds after the system is triggered. It will trigger
again if another intrusion occurs. However, the starter
circuit remains disabled until the system is disarmed.
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Seating and Safety Restraints
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Seats
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Adjusting the Seats
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Adjusting the front seats manually
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To move the front seats forward or backward:
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Find the adjustment bar at the lower cushion of the front
seat.
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Pull the bar up to unlatch the seat.
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Move the seat to the desired position.
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Release the bar to latch the seat in its new position. Make
sure the seat locks securely in place.
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RWARNING
Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the
vehicle is moving.
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RWARNING
Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid
injuring people in a collision or sudden stop.
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Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and
the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
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RWARNING
Children should always ride with the seatback in the
fully upright position.
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RWARNING
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside
or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or
killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a
safety belt properly.
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Using the power seats (if equipped)
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If your vehicle has the power seat option, you can adjust it in
several directions. The controls are on the outboard side of the
driver's seat.
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The power controls on the driver's seat
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Seating and Safety Restraints
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Power lumbar support, driver/passenger seat
(If equipped)
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If your vehicle is equipped with this option, you can inflate a
lumbar support pad in the seat back. To inflate the lumbar pad,
push the raised side of the rocker switch. To deflate, push the
recessed side of the switch.
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The power lumbar switch on the passenger seat
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Reclining Bucket Seats (Manual Seats)
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Your vehicle is equipped with reclining front bucket seats and
may have optional reclining second row buckets. To recline
your seat:
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On the left sides (front seats) or window seat sides (second
row buckets) of the seats, find the handle for the recliner.
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Lift the handle up and hold it in place.
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Lean against the back of the seat and adjust it to the position
you want.
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Release the handle to lock the seatback in position.
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To return the seatback to upright position, lift the handle
and lean forward. Then release the handle.
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Tip Slide Seat (If equipped)
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This feature allows convenient access into the second row seats
through the driver's door.
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To operate the tip slide seat:
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Lift the tip slide release lever located at the base of the
driver's seatback. The seatback will tilt forward.
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Seating and Safety Restraints
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Push on the seatback to move the seat assembly forward.
This provides access to the second row for loading and
unloading groceries, briefcases, passengers, etc. through the
driver's door.
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To return the driver seat to its previous position and seatback
angle:
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Push the seatback to move the seat assembly rearward, until
it stops.
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Continue pushing to return the seatback to its previously
locked position.
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