ECU FORD WINDSTAR 1996 1.G Owner's Manual

Features
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The power quarter window switches
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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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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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To recline the seat:
[FV14185(ALL)02/96]1.
Lift the seatback recliner lever located on the side of the
driver's seat cushion.
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While holding the recliner lever up, adjust the seatback to
the position you want. You can tilt the seat back or bring it
forward.
[FV14195(ALL)02/96]3.
Release the handle to lock the seat in its new position.
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Head restraint adjustment
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NOTE: On GL models, front bucket seats are designed with
integral headrests.
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E-Z access operation Ð passenger side optional
second row bucket seats
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To provide easy access to the rear of the vehicle, the passenger
side second row bucket seatback can be tilted forward.
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To tilt seat forward:
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Put the seatback in the upright position.
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Lift upward on the handle on the right (outboard) side of
the seat (also the recliner release handle).
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The seat can now be tilted forward.
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To latch the seat in its normal position, push seatback rearward
until it is latched in position.
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Adjustable Three Passenger Bench Seat (If equipped)
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Your vehicle's third row passenger bench seat may be adjustable
forward and backward. This adjustment allows for additional
cargo space with the seat adjusted to the full forward position
and extra leg room when adjusted rearward.
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Rotate the release handle upward to unlatch. The release handle
is located on the right side of the seat near the floor. Adjust to
the desired seat position and release the handle. Make certain
the seat is latched and secure.
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To install the second row bucket seats:
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Lift the seat assemblies into the vehicle.
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Locate front hooks on front pins and drop rear hooks over
rear pins with enough force to cause the hooks at the rear to
engage and hook on to the pins in the floor wells.
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Ensure that the latch handles are fully seated in the down
position.
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Check to see that the seat is latched securely in position.
Keep floor area free of objects that would prevent proper
seat engagement. Never attempt to adjust the seat latch
while the vehicle is in motion.
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Two and Three Passenger Bench Seat Assemblies
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NOTE: It is easiest to remove/reinstall both the second and
third row bench seats through the sliding door. Also,
remove any floor mats (if equipped) in the rear
seating compartments before seat removal.
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To remove seat assembly:
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(For second row bench seat only) Disengage the tongue
portion of the lap/shoulder belt from the detachable anchor
assembly by inserting a key or small screwdriver into the
slot provided on the detachable anchor (see Figure 1). When
this shoulder belt assembly is free of the seat, allow the
retractor to wind up the slack in the belt.
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Figure 2: Securing the detachable shoulder belt
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Refer to Figure 3 for steps 3-6.
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Release the seatback by pulling the lever located at the back
of the seat on the right hand side. Fold the seatback forward
and latch it in the down position (except for bench seat
equipped with built-in child safety seat).
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Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the
vehicle is moving.
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Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor, whether the
seat is occupied or empty. If not latched, the seat may
cause injury during a sudden stop.
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Before using the seat, make sure that the latch hooks are
securely locked around the floor pins.
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Cleaning the Seats
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Leather and vinyl
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For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth.
For more thorough cleaning, wipe the surface with a leather
cleaner of a mild soap.
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Fabric
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Remove dust and loose dirt with a whisk broom or a vacuum
cleaner. Remove fresh spots immediately. Follow the directions
that come with the cleaner.
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NOTE: Before using any cleaner, test it on a small, hidden
area of fabric. If the fabric's color or texture is
adversely affected by a particular cleaner, do not use
it.
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The illuminated mirror on the sun visor
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Cargo Net (If equipped)
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The cargo net is designed to hold your cargo upright between
the third row bench seat and the liftgate to prevent it from
moving around the cargo area.
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To install the cargo net:
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Attach the loops on the four corners of the net to the four
retainers on the cargo area rear quarter panels. Pull on the net
to be sure that it is fastened securely.
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Be sure to secure all four loops into the retainers. The
cargo restrained in the net must not exceed 50 lbs.
(22.5 kg) or the net may not stay secured.
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To remove the cargo net, remove the loops from the four
retainers.
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194located on the Safety Compliance Certification Label (located on
the driver's door pillar).
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The four season roof rack
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The rear cross-bar can be adjusted forward and backward. Place
your luggage between the bars, adjust the rear bar, and secure
the luggage with rope to the bars. Items carried on the roof
rack must be properly secured before driving your vehicle.
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The adjustable cross-bar
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How to insert a disc and begin play
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Insert one disc,label side upinto the disc opening. When
inserted, the disc automatically loads into the unit and play
starts at the beginning of the first track (selection).
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When the disc reaches the end, the disc player automatically
returns to the beginning of the disc and resumes playing.
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NOTE: Once a disc is inserted, the disc opening is secured to
prevent the accidental insertion of a second disc.
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NOTE: The CD player has heat protection circuitry to protect
the laser diode. If the temperature of the player
reaches167ÊF (75ÊC), theheat detection circuit will
shut off the player and ªTOO HOTº will scroll in the
display for five seconds (radio will resume playing).
When the temperature returns to normal operating
range, the CD player will again be operational.
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How to stop and restart the CD player
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When a disc is loaded, the unit automatically enters the play
mode and the play indicator
ailluminates. To stop
temporarily, press the ªPLAY/STOPº button or the ªAM/FMº
button. The stop indicator
Xin the display illuminates and
operation returns to the radio mode. To resume CD play, press
the ªPLAY/STOPº button once again.
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NOTE: If the ignition key is turned OFF during play and
then is set to the ON or ACCESSORY position, the
CD player will resume playing in the mode it was in
when ignition was turned off.
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Driving Your Windstar
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Automatic Transaxle Operation
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Putting Your Vehicle in Gear
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Your vehicle's gearshift lever is on the steering column. The
OVERDRIVE ON/OFF button is located on the end of the
gearshift lever. You can put the gearshift lever in any one of
several positions.
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The steering column gearshift
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Hold the brake pedal down while you move the gearshift
lever from position to position. If you do not hold the
brake pedal down, your vehicle may move unexpectedly
and injure someone.
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Once you place the gearshift lever securely into position,
gradually release the brake pedal and use the accelerator as
necessary.
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