1997 FORD WINDSTAR Owners Manual

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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 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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Mirrors
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RWARNING
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:
[CF38100(ALL)12/95]1.
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.
[CF38300(ALL)12/95]3.
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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Heated Side View Mirrors (If equipped)
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The heated side view mirrors are automatically activated
whenever you activate the rear defogger. The defogger in your
vehicle automatically shuts off after 10 minutes. If additional
defogging is necessary, reactivate the rear defogger.
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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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Console (If equipped)
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Your vehicle may have a full console. Console features are
detailed in the following illustration. To open the console lid,
lift up on the latch toward the rear of the console. If your
vehicle has the CD changer (a dealer installed option), this
console could also house the changer and conceal it from sight.
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The full console
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Liftgate
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Liftgate opening procedure
[CF39500(ALL)01/96]1.
To open the liftgate, insert the door key into the lock and
turn it clockwise. You can also unlock the latch (but not
release it) with the power door lock system.
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[CF39600(ALL)01/96]2.
Reach under the license plate light shield and release the
liftgate latch by squeezing the paddle handle rearward.
[CF39700(ALL)01/96]3.
To make the gate swing up to the fully opened position, pull
back and upward on the latch paddle handle under or
behind the license plate shield.
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Opening the liftgate
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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.
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RWARNING
Make sure that the liftgate door and/or window are
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
or window open, keep the vents open so outside air
comes into the vehicle.
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Liftgate closing procedure
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[CF40200(ALL)01/96]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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[CF40300(ALL)01/96]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.
[CF40400(ALL)01/96]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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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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Cargo Net (If equipped)
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The cargo net is designed to hold your cargo upright between
the third row bench seat and the liftgate to prevent it from
moving around the cargo area.
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To install the cargo net:
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Attach the loops on the four corners of the net to the four
retainers on the cargo area rear quarter panels. Pull on the net
to be sure that it is fastened securely.
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RWARNING
Be sure to secure all four loops into the retainers. The
cargo restrained in the net must not exceed 50 lbs.
(22.5 kg) or the net may not stay secured.
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To remove the cargo net, remove the loops from the four
retainers.
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The rear cargo net
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