1997 FORD WINDSTAR Owners Manual

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Keyless Entry System (If equipped)
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If you have chosen the keyless entry system option for your
vehicle, you can lock or unlock the doors and liftgate without
using a key. The keypad is above the outside door handle on
the driver's side. See alsoRemote Entry Systemwhich follows
this description.
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The keyless entry system keypad
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When you bought your vehicle, you were given a computer
code that operates the system for your vehicle. For your
convenience, we have duplicated this code in two places.
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The code is:
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on your owner's wallet card found in the glove compartment
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taped to the computer module
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When you use the keyless entry system, the illuminated entry
system turns on the interior lights for 25 seconds and the
buttons on the keypad light up for five seconds.
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Do not push the keypad buttons with a key, ball-point pen,
pencil, or any other hard object since they could damage the
buttons.
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Using the Keyless Entry System
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To operate the Keyless Entry System, you must be familiar with
the ªpersonal codeº and the ªpermanent code.º The personal
code is a code number that you select that is easy for you to
remember. This is the number that you enter on the keypad to
unlock the door. The personal code can be changed as often as
you like.
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The permanent code is a number that is assigned to your
vehicle and can be used to program your personal code into the
system.
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For your convenience, one additional piece of tape with the
permanent code has been included in the glove box. Place this
additional piece of tape in a safe location where you can refer
to it when necessary. Do not put it in any location that is
accessible to unauthorized persons, since this would allow them
entrance to your vehicle.
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Programming your Personal Code
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A personal code does not replace the permanent code that the
dealership gave you. The original dealer code will always work
in addition to your personal code.
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To program your own code:
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Select five digits for your personal code.
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Enter the permanent code.
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Within five seconds, press the 1/2 button.
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Within five seconds of pressing the 1/2 button, enter your
personal code. Press each digit within five seconds of the
previous digit.
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The keyless system registers this second code. To open your
vehicle, you can now use either code. The module
remembers only one personal code at a time. Entering a
second personal code will erase the first and replace it with
the new code.
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After you have entered your personal code, the driver's door
will unlock.
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To erase your personal code:
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Enter the original permanent code.
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Press the 1/2 button within five seconds of step #1.
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Wait six seconds.
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The keyless entry system automatically erases your personal
code. The system will now only respond to the permanent
code.
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Do not set a code that presents the numbers in sequential order,
such as 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 9/0. Studies show that people who
idly press the buttons usually press a sequential pattern. Also,
do not select a code that uses the same button five times.
Thieves can easily figure out these types of codes.
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Unlocking the Doors with the Keyless Entry System
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You must unlock the driver's door before you unlock any of the
other doors. If you let more than five seconds pass between
pressing numbers, the system shuts down and you have to
enter the code again. The system has shut down if the keypad
light is out. If the keyless entry system does not work properly,
use the key or Remote Entry transmitter(s) to lock and unlock
the doors or liftgate until the system can be serviced.
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To unlock the driver's door, enter the code. All codes have 5
numbers. After you press the fifth number, the driver's door
unlocks.
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To unlock the passenger's door, sliding door and liftgate,
press 3/4 within five seconds of step #1, or re-enter the code
to open the driver's door then press 3/4.
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Locking the Doors with the Keyless Entry System
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Along with unlocking your doors, you can use the keyless entry
system to lock the doors.
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To lock all of the doors at the same time, press the 7/8 and 9/0
buttons at the same time. It is not necessary to first enter the
keypad code. This will also arm your Ford anti-theft system.
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Battery Saver
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When the ignition switch is turned to OFF, the vehicle will turn
off battery voltage to the interior lamps after 45 minutes. (The
exterior lamps are not affected.) The purpose is to minimize
extended battery drain if the lights have inadvertently been left
on or if a door or the glove box is not completely closed.
However, the timer will be immediately reset to another 45
minutes if any of the following occurs:
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any door is open or closed
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the front door handle is lifted (for Illuminated Entry only)
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taking the key IN or OUT of the ignition switch
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the Keyless Entry keypad is used
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the Remote Entry transmitter is activated
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Remote Entry System (If equipped)
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If your vehicle has the remote entry system, you can lock and
unlock the vehicle doors without using a key. The remote entry
system also has a personal alarm feature. The buttons that
control the system are located on the hand held transmitter that
come with your vehicle.
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The system will work with up to four remotes. Your vehicle
came with two remotes. Additional remotes can be ordered
from your dealer.
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The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the
OFF position.
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The remote entry transmitter
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Unlocking the Doors
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To unlock the driver's door, press the UNLOCK control.
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To unlock the other doors, press the UNLOCK control a second
time within five seconds of unlocking the driver's door.
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Locking the doors
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To lock all the doors, press the LOCK control.
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If you would like a signal that the doors have been locked,
press the LOCK button again within five seconds. The doors
will lock again and the horn will beep.
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Activating the remote personal alarm
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If you wish to activate the remote personal alarm, press the
PANIC button. This will honk the horn and flash the tail lamps
for approximately two minutes and forty-five seconds. You can
turn it OFF by pressing the PANIC button again on the same
transmitter or by turning the ignition key to the RUN position.
If the alarm does not turn off, move the transmitter closer to the
vehicle and press the button again.
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When you use the remote entry UNLOCK, or PANIC buttons,
the illuminated entry system turns on the interior lights for 25
seconds. You can turn these lights off with the LOCK button or
by turning the ignition to the RUN position.
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Replacing the batteries
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The remote is powered by two coin type three-volt lithium 2016
batteries (included) that should last for several years of normal
use. If you notice a significant decrease in operating range, the
batteries should be replaced. Replacement batteries can be
purchased at most pharmacies, watch stores or at your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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NOTE: The operating range of the remote entry system can
also be affected by weather conditions (such as very
cold temperatures) or structures around the vehicle
(buildings, other vehicles, radio towers, etc.). Typical
operating range will allow you to be up to 33 feet (10
meters) away from your vehicle.
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Replacing the batteries
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The remote can be snapped apart to replace the batteries by
twisting a thin coin between the two halves of the remote. DO
NOT TAKE THE FRONT PART OF THE REMOTE APART.
When installing the new batteries, be sure to place the positive
(+) side down as marked. Snap the two halves back together.
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Replacement/additional remotes
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In the event a remote is lost, return the remaining remotes to
your dealer for reprogramming of your remote entry system.
This is necessary to prevent further unauthorized use of the lost
remote.
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Additional remotes may be purchased from your dealer (remote
entry system will work with up to four remotes). Return your
existing remotes to your dealer so the remote entry system can
be reprogrammed with your new and existing remotes.
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THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC
RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING
TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST
ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED
OPERATION.
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Illuminated Entry System (If equipped)
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This system will provide illumination of the vehicle's interior
courtesy lamps when either outside front door handle is pulled
or when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door or
sound the personal alarm. The system will automatically turn
off after approximately 25 seconds or when the ignition is
turned to the RUN or ACC position.
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NOTE: The illuminated entry timer will not turn off the
courtesy lamps if they have been turned on by the
door and or dimmer switch.
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Autolock
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The Autolock feature is part of your remote entry system and is
enabled at the factory. With the Autolock feature enabled, all of
the doors will automatically lock when:
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the vehicle doors and liftgate are closed
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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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one second has elapsed after 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
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one second has elapsed after 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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