1996 FORD WINDSTAR Owners Manual

Electronic Sound Systems
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[AS27600(ALL)02/95]
Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and Tapes
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[AS27700(ALL)02/95]
In order to keep your cassette tape player performing the way it
was meant to, read and follow these simple precautions:
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[AS27750(ALL)02/95]
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Using a Ford Cassette Cleaning Cartridge to clean the tape
player head after 10-12 hours of play will help maintain the
best playback sound and proper tape operation.
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[AS27800(ALL)02/95]
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Only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less should be
used. Tapes longer than 90 minutes are thinner and subject
to breakage or may jam the tape player mechanism.
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[AS27900(ALL)02/95]
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Protect cassettes from exposure to direct sunlight, high
humidity and extreme heat or cold. If they are exposed to
extreme conditions, allow them to reach a moderate
temperature before playing.
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[AS28001(ALL)02/95]
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If a tape is loose inside the cassette, tighten it before playing
by putting your finger or a pencil into one of the holes and
turning the hub until the tape is tight.
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[AS28101(ALL)02/95]
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Loose labels on cassette tapes can become lodged in the
mechanism. Remove any loose label material before inserting
a cassette.
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[AS28200(ALL)03/95]
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Do not leave a tape in the cassette tape player when not in
use. High heat in the vehicle can cause the cassette to warp.
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[AS28400(ALL)03/95]
Clock Operation
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[AS28500(ALL)07/90]
How to view the clock mode
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[AS28650(ALL)07/93]
Press the ªCLOCKº button to alternate the frequency and time
in the display. In the clock mode, pressing any radio function
will automatically display the radio frequency for
approximatedly ten seconds before changing back to the clock
mode.
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How to set the clock
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[AS28900(ALL)04/92]1.
Turn the radio on.
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[AS29025(ALL)03/95]2.
Press and hold in the ªCLOCKº button, press the ªSEEKº
button left (
b) to advance the hours and right (
a)to
advance the minutes.
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[AS29200(ALL)11/93]
NOTE: The clock displays 12-hour time with no AM/PM
indications.
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[AS35200(ALL)02/95]
Common Radio Reception Conditions
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[AS35300(ALL)02/95]
Several conditions prevent FM reception from being completely
clear and noise-free, such as the following:
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[AS35400(ALL)04/95]1.
Distance/Strength
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[AS35500(ALL)02/95]
The strength of the FM signal is directly related to the distance
the signal must travel. The listenable range of an average FM
signal is approximately 25 miles (40 kilometers). Beyond this
distance, the radio is operating in a fringe area and the signal
becomes weaker.
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[AS35600(ALL)04/95]2.
Terrain
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[AS35700(ALL)02/95]
The terrain (hilly, mountainous, tall buildings) of the area over
which the signal travels may prevent the FM signal from being
noise-free.
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[AS35900(ALL)01/95]
If there is a building or large structure between the antenna and
station, some of the signal ªbendsº around the building, but
certain spots receive almost no signal. Moving out of the
ªshadowº of the structure will allow the station to return to
normal.
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[AS36000(ALL)01/95]
When the radio waves are reflected off objects or structures, the
reflected signal cancels the normal signal, causing the antenna to
pick up noise and distortion. Cancellation effects are most
prominent in metropolitan areas, but also can become quite
severe in hilly terrain and depressed roadways.
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[AS36100(ALL)01/95]
To minimize these conditions, a stereo/mono blend circuit has
been incorporated into this system. This feature automatically
switches a weak stereo signal to a clearer monaural signal,
which improves the quality of reception.
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[AS36200(ALL)01/95]
Several sources of static are normal conditions on AM
frequencies. These can be caused by power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms.
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[AS36300(ALL)01/95]
Another reception phenomenon isStrong Signal Capture and
Overload. This can occur when listening to a weak station and
when passing another broadcast tower. The close station may
capture the more distant station, although the displayed
frequency does not change. While passing the tower, the station
may switch back and forth a few times before returning to the
original station.
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[AS36400(ALL)01/95]
When several broadcast towers are present (common in
metropolitan areas) several stations may overload the receiver,
resulting in considerable station changing, mixing and
distortion.
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[AS36500(ALL)01/95]
Automatic gain control circuitry for both AM and FM bands has
been incorporated into this system to reduce strong signal
capture and overload.
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[AS36600(ALL)08/89]
All About Radio Frequencies
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[AS36700(ALL)05/95]
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the
Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
establish the frequencies AM and FM radio stations may use for
their broadcasts. The allowable frequencies are, AM: 530,
540...1600, 1610 kHz in 10 kHz steps; FM: 87.9, 88.1...107.7, 107.9
MHz in 0.2 MHz steps.
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[AS36800(ALL)06/95]
Not all frequencies will be assigned to a given area. This radio
will tune to each of these frequencies using manual tune and no
fine tuning is necessary as radio stations may not use other
frequencies.
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[AS36900(ALL)02/95]
Some FM radio stations advertise a ªrounded-offº frequency
which is not the frequency they actually broadcast on. For
example, a radio station that is assigned a frequency of 98.7
MHz may call itself ªRadio 99º even though 99.0 MHz is not an
allowable FM broadcast frequency.
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[AS37000(ALL)01/95]
Important Warranty and Service Information
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[AS37050(ALL)07/90]
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Warranty
[AS37100(ALL)10/94]
Your sound system is warranted for three years/36,000 miles
(60,000 km). Consult your vehicle warranty booklet for further
information.
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[AS37150(ALL)07/90]
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Service
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[AS37200(ALL)01/95]
At Ford Electronics, we stand behind our audio systems with a
comprehensive service and repair program. If anything should
go wrong with your Ford audio system, return to your dealer
for service. There is a nationwide network of qualified Ford
authorized repair centers to assist you.
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Driving Your Windstar
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Automatic Transaxle Operation
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[DR01100(ALL)01/95]
Putting Your Vehicle in Gear
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[DR01200(ALL)04/95]
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.
[DR01300(ALL)10/93]
13-1/2 pica
art:0050016-A
The steering column gearshift
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[DR01400(ALL)01/93]
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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[DR01500(ALL)01/93]
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
[DR01700(ALL)05/95]
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.
[DR01750(ALL)02/96]
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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[DR01800(ALL)04/95]
If the shift lever cannot be moved from the P (Park) position
with the brake pedal depressed:
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[DR01900(ALL)01/93]1.
Shut the engine off and remove the ignition key.
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[DR02000(ALL)01/93]2.
Apply the parking brake.
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[DR02100(ALL)01/93]3.
Reinsert the ignition key and turn it clockwise to the first
position (OFF).
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[DR02200(ALL)04/95]4.
Depress the brake pedal, move the gearshift lever to N
(Neutral) and start the engine.
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[DR02280(ALL)05/95]
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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[DR02300(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL YOU VERIFY
THAT THE BRAKELAMPS ARE WORKING.
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[DR02500(ALL)06/92]
Backing Up
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[DR02600(ALL)01/93]
Before shifting into or out of R (Reverse), you should always
come to a complete stop.
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Driving
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When to use N (Neutral)
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[DR02900(ALL)01/93]
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.
[DR03000(ALL)05/95]
When to usejOverdrive
[DR03100(ALL)06/95]
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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[DR03200(ALL)02/94]
When to use D (Drive) - with the Overdrive Off button
activated
[DR03300(ALL)06/94]
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.
[DR03400(ALL)09/93]
6 pica art:0050058-A
Overdrive button location
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To return the transaxle to the normal Overdrive operation, press
the OVERDRIVE ON/OFF button again. Use this button to
select Overdrive or Overdrive Off whenever you drive your
vehicle.
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[DR03700(ALL)02/95]
The transaxle will be in the ªoverdrive onº mode when the
vehicle is started even if the O/D OFF mode was selected when
the vehicle was last shut off.
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[DR03900(ALL)04/95]
NOTE: If the O/D OFF indicator light is flashing on and off
repeatedly when the vehicle is started, there is a
transaxle electronic system malfunction. Contact your
dealer as soon as possible.
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[DR04000(ALL)01/93]
When to use 2 (Second)
[DR04100(ALL)03/94]
Use 2 (Second) when driving on slippery roads or to provide
additional engine braking on downgrades. This position
provides Second and First gear operation only.
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[DR04200(ALL)12/93]
When to use 1 (First)
[DR04300(ALL)05/95]
Use 1 (First) to provide maximum engine braking on steep
downgrades. Upshifts from First can be made by manually
shifting to 2 (Second) orj(Overdrive). 1 (First) gear provides
only first gear operation. If you select First while driving at
higher speeds, the transaxle will shift to 2 (Second), and then
downshift to 1 (First) after the vehicle decelerates to the proper
speed.
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[DR04400(ALL)06/92]
Parking
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[DR04500(ALL)01/93]
Always come to a complete stop before you shift into P (Park).
This position locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels
from turning. To securely latch the gearshift in the P (Park)
position, pull it toward you, push it completely
counterclockwise against the stop, and then push it toward the
instrument panel.
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