FORD WINDSTAR 1998 1.G Owners Manual

Controls and Features
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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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Windows
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Power Windows with Accessory Delay (If equipped)
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Both of the front doors have a power control that opens and
closes the window on that door. The driver's door has master
controls that operate both front door windows. You must
initially place the ignition switch in the ON or ACC position to
use your power window controls. The Accessory Delay function
also allows the power windows to be operated for up to 30
seconds after the ignition key is removed or taken out of the
ON or ACC position. Accessory Delay will be cancelled,
however, if either of the front doors are opened.
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To open a window, press the recessed area of the switch. To
close it, press the raised area of the switch.
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Do not let children play with the power windows.
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The power window switches
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One-Touch-Down Power Window (If equipped)
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The one-touch-down power window feature allows you to
completely open the driver's window without holding down the
window switch. To open the window completely, press the
button all the way down until you hear a click. If the top of the
button is pressed firmly while the window is going down, the
window will stop at that position.
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To open the window only partially, press the lower half of the
switch lightly but not all the way down and hold it until the
window has opened to the desired position and then release the
switch.
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To close the window you must hold the upper half of the
button until the window closes.
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Cancelling and reactivating the one-touch-down feature
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The one-touch-down power window feature can be cancelled
and reactivated at any time using the following procedure:
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Make sure the two front doors are securely closed.
[CF35900(ALL)01/96]2.
Insert the key into the ignition and turn first to the ON
position and then back to the OFF position. Remove the key
and within 30 seconds:
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Press the DOWN side of the driver's side window rocker
switch, gently and not all the way down.
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Within two seconds, put the key in the ignition.
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Manual Flip-Open Quarter Windows
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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 on the door panel. 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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The power quarter window switches
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Mirrors
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Make sure you can see clearly through the rearview
mirror at all times. Do not block your vision. If you
cannot see through the mirror, it could result in a
collision, injuring yourself and others.
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Side View Mirrors
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Close your door and adjust the driver's seat to the most
comfortable position before you adjust the side view mirrors.
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If you have manually adjusting side view mirrors, you can
adjust them in any direction by moving the mirror glass. The
mirror heads should be folded rearward to prevent damage
when using an automatic car wash.
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NOTE: Be careful. The convex side view mirror on the right
makes objects appear smaller and farther away than
they actually are. Use the inside rearview mirror (or
look behind you) to determine the actual size and
distance of objects that appear in the convex mirror.
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Dual Electric Remote Controlled Mirrors (If equipped)
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If you have power side view mirrors, you can adjust them in
any direction by using the mirror controls on the door panel.
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The electric mirror controls
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To adjust the remote controlled side mirrors:
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Select the right or left mirror by sliding the selector lever
towards the right arrow or the left arrow.
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Move the control knob in the direction you want to move
the mirror.
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Return the selector lever to the middle position to keep the
mirror in place.
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Operating the electric mirrors
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Compact Disc and Cassette Storage Console
(If equipped)
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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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