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Resetting the Speed Control
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To reset the speed control to alower speed, use one of the
following procedures:
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COASTÐ Press and hold the COAST switch. Release the
switch when the vehicle slows down to the desired speed.
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Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the vehicle attains the
desired speed, press the SET ACCEL switch and release it
immediately.
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TAP-DOWNÐ Press and then quickly release the COAST
switch. Each time you ªtapº the switch, the set speed will
decrease by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Multiple taps will cause the
set speed to decrease in increments of 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
For example, if the current set speed is 60 mph (97 km/h) 5
taps of the COAST switch will decrease the vehicle speed
and SET it at 55 mph (88 km/h).
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If vehicle speed is reduced below 30 mph (50 km/h) by any of
the above methods, then you must manually accelerate to a
speed over 30 mph (50 km/h) and reset the system.
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To reset the speed control toa higher speed, follow one of
these procedures:
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ACCELÐ Press and hold the SET ACCEL switch. Release
the switch when the vehicle has accelerated to the desired
speed.
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Depress the accelerator pedal. When the vehicle attains the
desired speed, press the SET ACCEL switch and release it
immediately.
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TAP-UPÐ Press and then quickly release the SET ACCEL
switch. Each time you ªtapº the switch, the set speed will
increase by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Multiple taps will cause the
set speed to increase in increments of 1 mph (1.6 km/h). For
example, if the current set speed is 55 mph (88 km/h), five
taps of the SET ACCEL switch will increase the vehicle
speed and set it at 60 mph (97 km/h).
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To Cancel or Turn Off Speed Control
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The speed control can be cancelled at any time by depressing
the brake pedal slightly. After cancelling, you can return to the
speed you set by pressing the RESUME switch, or set a new
speed by pressing the SET ACCEL or COAST switch.
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Speed control can also be cancelled when you press the OFF
switch. The speed control system will remain off until you press
the ON switch and reset the speed control.
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In addition, the speed control is turned off each time you turn
the vehicle off.
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Resuming a Set Speed
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If you press the brake pedal, the speed control is cancelled. You
can return to the speed you set by using the RSM switch, as
long as you did not press the OFF switch.
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To resume the speed you had before, you must be driving at
least 30 mph (50 km/h).
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Press and release the RESUME switch. Your vehicle gradually
returns to the previously set speed and then maintains it.
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Speed Control Light (Electronic Cluster Only)
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This light comes on when you turn on the speed control system
and set the speed. The light will be on whenever the speed
control is set, even if you override the set speed by pressing the
accelerator pedal or by pressing the coast button. The light will
go off when the brakes are used or the speed control system is
turned off.
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This light comes on briefly during the display self-test every
time you turn your ignition key to the ON position. The light
will go off when the key is turned to the START position. The
light should stay off when the self-test is done.
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This light does not indicate any problems with the speed control
system, but is a convenience to tell you when the speed control
system is actively maintaining a set speed.
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Features
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the ignition key is turned to the ON position
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the brake pedal is pressed
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you shift through R (Reverse)
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the brake pedal is released
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The Autolock feature will repeat when:
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a door is opened and then all doors and the liftgate are
closed
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the brake pedal is released
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On vehicles with Keyless Entry, you can deactivate the system
by using the buttons for the keyless entry system if you do not
want to use the Autolock feature.
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The doors may not lock automatically at the correct time if the
driver:
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shifts through gears without pressing the brake
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shifts through gears quickly after starting the vehicle
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releases their foot from the brake while someone has stepped
out of the vehicle for a moment
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To deactivate the Autolock system:
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Enter your permanent five-digit entry code (not the user
code you may have set).
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Within five seconds, press and hold 7/8.
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Within five more seconds, press and release 3/4.
[FV09620(ALL)05/95]4.
Release 7/8.
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To reactivate the Autolock system, simply repeat the instructions
for deactivating the system. By re-entering the code that
deactivates the Autolock, the keyless entry system reinstates the
Autolock feature.
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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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RWARNING
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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Brake-Shift Interlock Safety Feature
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Your vehicle has a special brake-shift interlock safety feature
which prevents you from shifting out of P (Park) without the
brake pedal depressed. To shift the transaxle out of the P (Park)
position, the ignition must be in the ON position and your foot
must be pressing on the brake pedal.
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When parking on a hill, set the parking brake before shifting
into and out of P (Park). If the parking brake is not set, a clunk
or bang may be heard when shifting out of P (Park). This noise
can be considered a normal characteristic.
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If the shift lever cannot be moved from the P (Park) position
with the brake pedal depressed:
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Shut the engine off and remove the ignition key.
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Apply the parking brake.
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Reinsert the ignition key and turn it clockwise to the first
position (OFF).
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Depress the brake pedal, move the gearshift lever to N
(Neutral) and start the engine.
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If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the alternate
procedure described above, it is possible that a fuse has blown
and that your brakelamps may also not be functional. Please
refer to the chapter titledServicing Your Windstarin this Owner
Guide for instructions on checking and replacing fuses.
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RWARNING
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL YOU VERIFY
THAT THE BRAKELAMPS ARE WORKING.
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Backing Up
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Before shifting into or out of R (Reverse), you should always
come to a complete stop.
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Driving Your Windstar
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Driving
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When to use N (Neutral)
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In N (Neutral), the wheels of the transaxle are not locked. Your
vehicle will roll freely, even on the slightest incline, unless the
parking brake or brakes are on.
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When to usejOverdrive
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Overdrive is the normal driving position. When the gearshift
lever is placed injOverdrive , and the Overdrive Off button
has not been pressed, the vehicle will automatically upshift to
second, third and fourth gears. The transaxle will shift into the
correct gear when the right speed is reached.
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When to use D (Drive) - with the Overdrive Off button
activated
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You will notice that there is only one drive position on your
gearshift indicator (instead of Drive and Overdrive). However,
you will find a button and an indicator light located on the
gearshift lever. Push in the button on the end of the lever and
the OVERDRIVE OFF light on the end of the gearshift lever will
illuminate. With the OVERDRIVE OFF light illuminated, the
transaxle will operate in first, second and third gears and will
not shift into fourth gear. Operating in Drive (OVERDRIVE OFF
light illuminated) provides more engine braking than Overdrive
for descending hills or city driving.
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Overdrive button location
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Driving Your Windstar
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The gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) if you can not
rotate it in a clockwise direction without pulling it toward you.
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RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that
the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park).
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RWARNING
Never leave your vehicle unattended while it is running.
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RWARNING
Never leave your vehicle unattended while it is running.
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Forced Downshifts
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To gain extra acceleration in
j(Overdrive) (when passing
another vehicle) push the accelerator to the floor. The transaxle
will automatically downshift to the appropriate gear (third,
second or first).
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Traction Control (If equipped)
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Traction Control can help improve your traction on slippery
surfaces, but always operate your vehicle within reasonable
limits. Abrupt changes in acceleration, deceleration, turning, or
combinations of these maneuvers can cause your vehicle to
behave differently than anticipated, especially when road
conditions vary.
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To turn Traction Control off, press the button located in the
glove compartment while the vehicle is stopped.
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Traction Control can be turned back on by pressing the button
again while the vehicle is stopped or by restarting the engine.
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