light FORD WINDSTAR 2003 2.G User Guide
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High beams
Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate. Pull
the lever towards you to deactivate.
Flash to pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
Battery saver
The battery saver will shut off the exterior lamps 10 minutes after the
ignition control has been turned off and the headlamp control is in the
HEADLAMP position. The system will not turn off the parking lamps if
the headlamp control is in the PARK position. For interior lights, refer to
Illuminated entryin theLocks and securitychapter.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel lighting during
headlamp and parklamp operation.
•Rotate control to full up position
to turn on all interior lights.
•Rotate control to next position
(adjustment dial) and move up
and down to adjust the
instrument panel lights.
•Rotate to the first or second
lower detent position to turn on the instrument panel lights to full
brightness.
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This control also has other features that are activated whenany door is
opened:
•Rotate to full up position or next position (adjustment dial) to turn on
all interior lights.
•Rotate to first lower detent position to activate“sleeping baby
mode”—dome lamps will remain off and only the lower lamps will
illuminate.
•The second lower detent position (full down) will shut off all interior
lights.
The dome lamp will not illuminate if the control switch is in the OFF
position.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by a qualified service technician.
You will need one E8 Torx socket to make the adjustments.
Vertical aim adjustment
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface approximately 7.6 meters (25 feet)
from a vertical wall or screen directly in front of it.
•(1) Eight feet
•(2) Center height of lamp to
ground
•(3) Twenty five feet
•(4) Horizontal reference line
2. Measure the height from the center of your headlamp to the ground
and mark a 2.4 meter (8 foot) horizontal reference line on the vertical
wall or screen at this height (a piece of masking tape works well). The
center of the lamp is marked by a 3.0 mm circle on the headlamp lens.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and
open the hood.
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4. On the wall or screen you will
observe a light pattern with high
intensity flat segments at the top
edge of the pattern. If the flat edges
are not at the horizontal reference
line, the beam will need to be
adjusted.
5. Locate the vertical adjuster on
each headlamp, then use an E8 Torx
socket to turn the adjuster either counterclockwise (to adjust up) or
clockwise (to adjust down) positioning the horizontal edge of the high
intensity light on the horizontal reference line.
6. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS
NON-ADJUSTABLE.
7. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
•Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
•Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
INTERIOR LAMPS
Dome lamps (if equipped)
The front dome lamp is located overhead between the driver and
passenger seats.
The dome lamp will stay on if the
control is moved to the passenger
side position. When the control is in
the middle position, the lamp will
only come on when a door is
opened. If the control is moved to
the driver’s side position, the lamp
will not come on at all.
The dome lamp will illuminate whenever a front door is opened. If either
front door has been opened from the outside, the lamp will remain on for
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15 seconds after the door is shut. If any other door has been opened
from the inside, the lamp will shut off immediately after the door is
closed.
Map lamps (if equipped)
The map lamps and controls are
located on the dome lamp. Press the
controls on either side of each map
lamp to activate the lamps.
Rear dome lamp
The dome lamp lights when:
•any door is opened (and switch is
in middle position).
•the instrument panel dimmer
switch is held up until the
courtesy lamps come on.
•any of the remote entry controls
are pressed and the ignition is OFF (and switch is in the middle
position).
With the ignition key in the ACC or ON position, the rear dome lamp can
be turned ON or OFF by sliding the control.
Rear courtesy/reading lamps (if equipped)
The courtesy lamp lights can be
turned on with rocker switch at any
time.
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BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized“D.O.T.”for North America and an
“E”for Europe to assure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern
and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly
or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn
time.
Function Trade Number
Front park/turn lamps 3157 AK (amber)
Cornering lamps 3156K
Auxiliary parking lamps 912
Headlamps 9007
Rear license plate lamps 168
High-mount brake lamp 921
Rear turn lamps 3156K
Backup lamps 3156K
Brake/tail lamps 3157K
Dome lamp 921
Cargo liftgate lamp T-562
Map lamps/dome 578 (opt)
Stepwell lamp T-562
Front seat footwell 194
Front door mounted courtesy lamp 168
Second row reading lamp 578
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
To remove the headlamp bulb:
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in the OFF position, then open the
hood.
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2. Pull the two retainer pins up to
release the headlamp assembly and
pull headlamp assembly forward to
expose the back of the bulb.
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb by pulling
rearward and remove the retaining
ring by rotating it counterclockwise,
then slide it off the plastic base.
4. Pull the bulb straight out of the
lamp assembly.
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of
children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the headlamps are operated.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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Replacing front parking/turn signal bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and open the
hood.
2. Pull the two headlamp retainer
pins up to release the headlamp
assembly, then pull the headlamp
assembly forward to expose the bulb
socket.
3. Remove bulb socket by turning it
counterclockwise, and pull the bulb
straight out of the socket.
Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.
Replacing tail lamp/backup/turn lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and open the
liftgate to expose the tail lamp
assembly, then remove the retaining
screws for the lamp assembly.
2. Carefully remove the lamp
assembly.
3. Rotate bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove from
lamp assembly.
4. Pull bulb straight out of socket and push in new bulb.
Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.
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Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp is in the
OFF position and remove two
screws and the license plate lamp
assembly from the liftgate.
2. Remove bulb socket by pulling it
straight out of the lamp assembly.
3. Carefully pull the bulb out from
the socket.
Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs
1. Open liftgate and gently pry the
access cover off the liftgate trim
panel.
2. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove.
3. Carefully pull bulb straight out.
Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.
Replacing cornering lamp bulbs (if equipped)
For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician.
Replacing auxiliary parking lamp bulbs (if equipped)
For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician.
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AUXILIARY POWER POINT
Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang
any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug.
Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered
by your warranty.
Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter. Use
the power point.
Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element.
The Maximum power each power point can supply depends on the fuse
rating. For example: a 20A fuse should supply a maximum of 240 Watts,
a 15A fuse should supply a maximum of 180 Watts and a 10A fuse should
supply a maximum of 120 Watts. Exceeding these limits will result in a
blown fuse.
Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used.
POWER WINDOWS
Press and hold the bottom part of
the rocker switch to open the
window. Press and hold the top part
of the rocker switch to close the
window.
One touch down
Allows the driver’s window to open
fully without holding the control
down. Press completely down on
AUTO and release quickly. Press
again to stop.
Accessory delay
With accessory delay, the window switches may be used for up to ten
minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or until
any door is opened.
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Power vent windows (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with
rear power vent windows which are
operated the same as the front
power windows.
MIRRORS
Automatic dimming inside rear view mirror (if equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with an inside rear view mirror which has an
auto-dimming function. The electronic day/night mirror will change from
the normal state to the non-glare state when bright lights (glare) reach
the mirror. When the mirror detects bright light from front or behind, it
will automatically adjust (darken) to minimize glare.
Do not block the sensor on the backside of the mirror since this may
impair proper mirror performance.
Press the control to turn the mirror
OFF or AUTO.
The mirror will automatically return
to the normal state whenever the
vehicle is placed in R
(Reverse)(when the mirror is on) to ensure a bright clear view when
backing up.
Power side view mirrors (if equipped)
To adjust your mirrors:
1. Select
to adjust the left
mirror or
to adjust the right
mirror.
2. Move the control in the direction
you wish to tilt the mirror.
3. Return to the center position to
lock mirrors in place.
OFF AUTO
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