tow FORD WINDSTAR 1996 1.G User Guide

Instrument Panel Controls
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To keep the lamps on after you leave your vehicle:
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Move the slider knob to the right. Once the slider knob is to
the right, it controls how long the lamps stay on.
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The further you move the slide knob toward the right, the
longer the headlamps stay on after you leave your vehicle.
Similarly, if you move the slide knob only slightly toward
the left, the headlamps stay on for only a moment after you
turn your vehicle off.
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Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents or abrasive
cleaners to clean the lamps, as these may cause scratches or
crack the lamps.
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Interior Lamps
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Lighting Up the Instrument Panel
[IP13560(ALL)03/94]
The instrument panel lights can be turned on by turning the
headlamp control knob to either the first or second position.
You can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by rotating
the dim switch up or down to the desired brightness. The dim
switch is located to the right of the steering column next to the
radio.
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To indicate a lane change to the right, push the turn signal
lever up slightly (without latching) and hold it in position. To
indicate a lane change to the left, pull the turn signal lever
down slightly (without latching) and hold it in position. The
lever will return to the OFF position when you release it.
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If the turn indicator light in the instrument panel does not
illuminate or remains on (does not flash) when you signal a
turn, the turn signaling system is malfunctioning. Have this
condition corrected as soon as possible, and use the accepted
hand signals until the turn signal system is repaired.
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High Beams
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To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamps on and push
the turn signal lever away from you until it latches. When the
high beams are on, the high beam indicator light on the
instrument panel is illuminated.
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To return to the low beam setting, pull the turn signal lever
toward you until it latches back into the neutral position. The
high beam indicator light turns off.
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High beam and flash-to-pass operation
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Flashing the Lights
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To flash the headlamps, pull the turn signal lever toward you
for a moment and then release it. The high beam headlamps
will flash whether the headlamps are on or off.
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Steering Column Controls
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To change the position of the steering column:
[SC05100(ALL)02/95]1.
Make sure your vehicle is stopped.
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Pull the tilt release lever on the column toward you.
[SC05300(ALL)02/95]3.
Tilt the steering wheel up or down until you find the best
position for you.
[SC05400(ALL)02/95]4.
Release the lever to lock the wheel in place.
[SC05500(ALL)02/95]
Be sure the steering wheel is locked in place. It can only be
adjusted to specific positions. Do not adjust the steering wheel
while the vehicle is in motion.
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Speed Control (If equipped)
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If your vehicle has speed control, you can automatically
maintain a constant speed at or above 30 mph (50 km/h).
[SC07515(ALL)05/95]
When driving in hilly terrain, at high elevations, or when
pulling a trailer, it may be desirable to drive in the Overdrive
Lockout mode. This can be done by depressing the O/D button
on the end of the gearshift lever. Driving in this mode helps
prevent excessive transaxle shifting and helps speed control to
maintain speed when going down steep hills.
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Use of radio transmitting equipment that is not Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) or in Canada the Canadian
Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) approved
may cause the speed control to malfunction. Therefore, use only
properly installed FCC (CRTC in Canada) approved radio
transmitting equipment in your vehicle.
[SC07560(ALL)04/95]
NOTE: Do not shift to N (Neutral) when using the speed
control. This will cause the engine to overspeed.
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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.
[FV02900(ALL)03/94]
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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Features
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When you use the remote entry UNLOCK, or PANIC buttons,
the illuminated entry system turns on the interior lights for 25
seconds. You can turn these lights off with the LOCK button or
by turning the ignition to the RUN position.
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Replacing the batteries
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The remote entry transmitter is powered by two coin type
three-volt lithium 2016 batteries (included) that should last for
several years of normal use. If you notice a significant decrease
in operating range, the batteries should be replaced.
Replacement batteries can be purchased at most pharmacies,
watch stores or at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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NOTE: The operating range of the remote entry system can
also be affected by weather conditions (such as very
cold temperatures) or structures around the vehicle
(buildings, other vehicles, radio towers, etc.). Typical
operating range will allow you to be up to 33 feet (10
meters) away from your vehicle.
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Replacing the batteries
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The transmitter can be snapped apart to replace the batteries by
twisting a thin coin between the two halves of the transmitter.
DO NOT TAKE THE FRONT PART OF THE TRANSMITTER
APART. When installing the new batteries, be sure to place the
positive (+) side down as marked. Snap the two halves back
together.
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Manual Flip-Open Quarter Windows
[FV11300(ALL)06/94]
To open the flip-open quarter windows in the third row,
squeeze the upper and lower pads and pull the rear portion of
the latch toward you. Swing the latch forward and out, then
lock it into the open position by pushing rearward until you
hear a click. To close the windows, squeeze the upper and
lower pads and pull the handle inward. Release pads and push
the handle inward until you hear a click.
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Manual flip-open quarter window latch location
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Power Quarter Windows (If equipped)
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The power rear quarter vent windows operate with the ignition
in the ON or ACC positions. The vent windows are controlled
by the right and left switches located in the center of the
instrument panel, just to the right of the rear defogger. Press the
indented side of the switch to open the windows; press the
raised side of the switch to close the windows.
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Whenever the second row bench seat is installed in the vehicle
and no one is using the outboard seating position (nearest the
sliding door), the lap/shoulder safety belt must be properly
stowed.
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The second row passenger side outboard seating position uses a
hook above the sliding/cargo door to stow the shoulder safety
belt when entering or exiting the vehicle or when it is not being
used.
[FV18875(ALL)12/93]
NOTE: When the belt is stowed using the hook, DO NOT use
the hanging belt as an assist when entering the
vehicle.
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Features
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Proper stowage of shoulder safety belt
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The two passenger bench seat must be installed in the first row
behind the front seats.
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Features
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Storage Compartments
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Underseat Storage Compartment (If equipped)
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The underseat storage compartment is located underneath the
front passenger seat. It can be opened by pulling up and toward
the instrument panel.
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The underseat storage compartment
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Compact Disc and Cassette Storage Console
(If equipped)
[FV21900(ALL)08/94]
A storage compartment is included below the radio for storage
of your discs or cassettes. There is also a compact disc and
cassette storage insert in the storage compartment located under
the front passenger seat (if equipped).
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Compact disc/cassette storage
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Console (If equipped)
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Your vehicle may have a full console. Console features are
detailed in the following illustration. To open the console lid,
lift up on the latch toward the rear of the console. If your
vehicle has the CD changer (a dealer installed option), this
console could also house the changer and conceal it from sight.
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