1996 FORD WINDSTAR Owners Manual

Features
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[FV09935(ALL)11/93]
Make certain that you close the liftgate door before driving your
vehicle. Possible damage may occur to the liftgate door lift
cylinders and attaching hardware if the liftgate door is not
closed prior to driving.
[FV09940(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Make sure that the liftgate door is closed to prevent
exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. This
will also prevent passengers and cargo from falling out.
If you must drive with the liftgate door open, keep the
vents open so outside air comes into the vehicle.
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[FV09950(ALL)01/89]
Liftgate closing procedure
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[FV09960(ALL)01/89]1.
To make the liftgate swing downward, reach up and pull the
lower edge of the liftgate (or the loop handle on the inner
trim panel of vehicles with this option) and pull downward.
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[FV09970(ALL)01/89]2.
When you have pulled down the liftgate enough so that you
can reach the license plate light shield, push the shield down
and forward to close the latch and liftgate. At this point, the
latch is not locked.
[FV09980(ALL)03/94]3.
You can lock the liftgate latch by pushing down the
night-lock button (located on the inside of the liftgate at the
bottom of the window) before you pull down and close the
liftgate. You can also lock the liftgate latch by inserting your
vehicle's door key and turning it counterclockwise after you
have closed the liftgate, or by using the power door locks on
the front doors or the power lock switch in the cargo area.
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[FV09990(ALL)12/93]
The liftgate area is only intended for cargo, not passengers. You
can open and close the liftgate from outside the vehicle. It
cannot be opened from inside the cargo area.
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Windows
[FV10300(ALL)10/93]
Power Windows with Accessory Delay (If equipped)
[FV10400(ALL)11/93]
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.
[FV10500(ALL)03/94]
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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[FV10600(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not let children play with the power windows. They
may seriously hurt themselves. Make sure occupants are
clear of the window(s) before closing.
[FV10700(ALL)11/93]
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The power window switches
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[FV10800(ALL)03/94]
One-Touch-Down Power Window (If equipped)
[FV10900(ALL)12/93]
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, tap quickly on
the lower half of the switch and release it. 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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[FV11000(ALL)07/93]
To open the window only partially, press the lower half of the
switch lightly and hold it until the window has opened to the
desired position and then release the switch.
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[FV11100(ALL)01/93]
To close the window you must hold the upper half of the
button until the window closes.
[FV11120(ALL)03/94]
Cancelling and reactivating the one-touch-down feature
[FV11130(ALL)06/94]
The one-touch-down power window feature can be cancelled
and reactivated at any time using the following procedure:
[FV11140(ALL)12/93]1.
Make sure the two front doors are securely closed.
[FV11150(ALL)12/93]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:
[FV11160(ALL)12/93]3.
Press and hold the DOWN side of the driver's side window
rocker switch.
[FV11170(ALL)12/93]4.
Within two seconds, put the key in the ignition.
[FV11180(ALL)12/93]5.
Hold the switch down until a long (two second) tone is
heard. Release the switch while the tone is active.
[FV11190(ALL)12/93]6.
After the long tone, a confirmation sequence will be heard.
One beep indicates the feature is inactive. Two beeps
indicates the feature is active.
[FV11195(ALL)12/93]
Repeat this procedure any time you want to cancel or reactivate
the one-touch-down power window feature.
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[FV11200(ALL)01/93]
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.
[FV11400(ALL)10/93]
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Manual flip-open quarter window latch location
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[FV11600(ALL)09/93]
Power Quarter Windows (If equipped)
[FV11701(ALL)03/94]
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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The power quarter window switches
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Seats
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[FV13100(ALL)01/95]
Adjusting the Seats
[FV13150(ALL)03/94]
Adjusting the front seats manually
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[FV13200(ALL)04/95]
To move the front seats forward or backward:
[FV13300(ALL)09/93]1.
Find the adjustment bar at the lower cushion of the front
seat.
[FV13400(ALL)10/93]2.
Pull the bar up to unlatch the seat.
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[FV13500(ALL)04/95]3.
Move the seat to the desired position.
[FV13600(ALL)10/93]4.
Release the bar to latch the seat in its new position. Make
sure the seat locks securely in place.
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[FV13900(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the
vehicle is moving.
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[FV14000(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid
injuring people in a collision or sudden stop.
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[FV14025(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury in a collision, always
drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap
belt snug and low across the hips.
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[FV14050(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury in a collision,
children should always ride with the seatback upright.
[FV14075(ALL)02/96]
Tip Slide Seat (If equipped)
[FV14085(ALL)02/96]
This feature allows convenient access into the second row seats
through the driver's door.
[FV14090(ALL)02/96]
To operate the tip slide seat:
[FV14095(ALL)02/96]1.
Lift the tip slide release lever located at the base of the
driver's seatback. The seatback tilts forward and the tip slide
seat latch mechanism is released.
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[FV14105(ALL)02/96]
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Push on the seatback to move the seat assembly forward.
This provides access to the second row for loading and
unloading groceries, briefcases, passengers, etc. through the
driver's door.
[FV14115(ALL)02/96]
To return the driver seat to its previous position and seat angle:
[FV14120(ALL)02/96]1.
Push the seatback to move the seat assembly rearward, until
the pedestal stops.
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