FORD WINDSTAR 1996 1.G Owners Manual

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NOTE: On a downhill grade, if your speed increases above
your set speed while driving inj(Overdrive) on a
downhill grade, you may want to downshift to Third
(3) gear to reduce vehicle speed. To do this, push the
Overdrive ON/OFF button on the end of the gearshift
lever. The OVERDRIVE OFF lamp will illuminate
when you press the switch.
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You may want to drive in 3 (Third) when driving in hilly
terrain, at high altitudes, or when pulling a trailer. This will
improve speed control performance.
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NOTE: When driving uphill, especially with a heavy load,
you may notice your speed decreasing even if you
have the speed control set. If the speed drops more
than 8 to 14 mph (13-23 km/h) it is normal for the
automatic speed control feature to be cancelled. You
may need to use the accelerator pedal to help your
vehicle maintain the selected speed when driving up
steep grades.
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Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads
that are winding, slippery, or unpaved.
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Accelerating With the Speed Control On
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If you want to speed up momentarily, or regain preset speed on
hills when the speed control is on, accelerate using the
accelerator pedal. Manually accelerating to a higher speed does
not interfere with the speed control. When you take your foot
off the accelerator, your vehicle returns to the set speed.
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Resetting the Speed Control
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To reset the speed control to alower speed, use one of the
following procedures:
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COASTÐ Press and hold the COAST switch. Release the
switch when the vehicle slows down to the desired speed.
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Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the vehicle attains the
desired speed, press the SET ACCEL switch and release it
immediately.
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TAP-DOWNÐ Press and then quickly release the COAST
switch. Each time you ªtapº the switch, the set speed will
decrease by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Multiple taps will cause the
set speed to decrease in increments of 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
For example, if the current set speed is 60 mph (97 km/h) 5
taps of the COAST switch will decrease the vehicle speed
and SET it at 55 mph (88 km/h).
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If vehicle speed is reduced below 30 mph (50 km/h) by any of
the above methods, then you must manually accelerate to a
speed over 30 mph (50 km/h) and reset the system.
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To reset the speed control toa higher speed, follow one of
these procedures:
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ACCELÐ Press and hold the SET ACCEL switch. Release
the switch when the vehicle has accelerated to the desired
speed.
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Depress the accelerator pedal. When the vehicle attains the
desired speed, press the SET ACCEL switch and release it
immediately.
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TAP-UPÐ Press and then quickly release the SET ACCEL
switch. Each time you ªtapº the switch, the set speed will
increase by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Multiple taps will cause the
set speed to increase in increments of 1 mph (1.6 km/h). For
example, if the current set speed is 55 mph (88 km/h), five
taps of the SET ACCEL switch will increase the vehicle
speed and set it at 60 mph (97 km/h).
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To Cancel or Turn Off Speed Control
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The speed control can be cancelled at any time by depressing
the brake pedal slightly. After cancelling, you can return to the
speed you set by pressing the RESUME switch, or set a new
speed by pressing the SET ACCEL or COAST switch.
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Speed control can also be cancelled when you press the OFF
switch. The speed control system will remain off until you press
the ON switch and reset the speed control.
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In addition, the speed control is turned off each time you turn
the vehicle off.
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Resuming a Set Speed
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If you press the brake pedal, the speed control is cancelled. You
can return to the speed you set by using the RSM switch, as
long as you did not press the OFF switch.
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To resume the speed you had before, you must be driving at
least 30 mph (50 km/h).
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Press and release the RESUME switch. Your vehicle gradually
returns to the previously set speed and then maintains it.
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Speed Control Light (Electronic Cluster Only)
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This light comes on when you turn on the speed control system
and set the speed. The light will be on whenever the speed
control is set, even if you override the set speed by pressing the
accelerator pedal or by pressing the coast button. The light will
go off when the brakes are used or the speed control system is
turned off.
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This light comes on briefly during the display self-test every
time you turn your ignition key to the ON position. The light
will go off when the key is turned to the START position. The
light should stay off when the self-test is done.
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This light does not indicate any problems with the speed control
system, but is a convenience to tell you when the speed control
system is actively maintaining a set speed.
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Features
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Your vehicle is designed with innovative and state-of-the-art
features. Understanding how these features work can make
driving your vehicle more comfortable.
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Doors
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For information on the liftgate refer to theLiftgatesection later
in this chapter.
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Sliding Door
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The sliding door allows rear seat passengers to enter and exit
easily.
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To open the sliding door from inside of the vehicle, pull the
handle toward the rear of the vehicle. The door will stay open if
you slide it all the way back until the detent at the bottom of
the door engages.
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The inside sliding door handle
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To close the door, pull the handle toward the front of the
vehicle and slide the door. Be sure it is fully closed.
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To open the sliding door from outside the vehicle, unlock the
door then unlatch the sliding door by pulling the handle
straight out and sliding the door back.
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The outside sliding door handle
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Memory Lock
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If you lock your doors with the power lock switch or the
remote transmitter while the sliding door is open, the door will
automatically lock after it is closed.
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Childproof Lock for the Sliding Door
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Your vehicle has a childproof lock for the sliding door. If you
set the childproof lock, the sliding door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle.
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This lock will keep children from opening the door from the
inside; the door can still be opened from the outside if the door
is unlocked.
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Childproof lock location
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To set the childproof lock:
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Open the sliding door.
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Find the childproof lock lever below the label.
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Push the lever to the up position.
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To release the childproof lock:
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Open the sliding door from the outside.
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Push the lever to the down position.
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Power Door Locks (If equipped)
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The power door lock control switches are located in the panels
of the front doors. They control the locks on both front doors,
the sliding door and the liftgate. To lock all doors, push the
raised side of the switch. To unlock the doors, push the recessed
side of the switch.
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The power door lock switch
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Door locks can also be operated from the power door lock
switch in the cargo area.
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The power door lock switch in the cargo area
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NOTE: If the sliding door is open when all doors are locked
with the power door lock switch, the sliding door
automatically locks when it is closed.
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You can manually lock and unlock the doors using the manual
door locks to override the power locks.
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Using the Keyless Entry System
(If equipped)
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If you have chosen the keyless entry system option for your
vehicle, you can lock or unlock the doors and liftgate without
using a key. The keypad is above the outside door handle on
the driver's side. See alsoRemote Entry Systemwhich follows
this description.
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The keyless entry system keypad
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When you bought your vehicle, you were given a computer
code that operates the system for your vehicle. For your
convenience, we have duplicated this code in two places.
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The code is:
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on your owner's wallet card found in the glove compartment
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taped to the computer module
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When you use the keyless entry system, the illuminated entry
system turns on the interior lights for 25 seconds and the
buttons on the keypad light up for five seconds.
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Do not push the keypad buttons with a key, ball-point pen,
pencil, or any other hard object since they could damage the
buttons.
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Using the Keyless Entry System
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To operate the Keyless Entry System, you must be familiar with
the ªpersonal codeº and the ªpermanent code.º The personal
code is a code number that you select that is easy for you to
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