1997 FORD WINDSTAR Owners Manual

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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.
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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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Anti-Theft System (if equipped)
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When armed, this system helps protect your vehicle against
break-ins or theft.
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When an unauthorized entry occurs, the system triggers and
will:
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flash the parking lamps, and alarm indicator lamp
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honk the horn
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disable the starting circuit to prevent the vehicle from being
started
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Controls and Features
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Arming the System
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Remove the key from the ignition. The hood must be closed
to arm the system.
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Open any door. The alarm indicator light will start flashing
to remind you to arm the system.
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Lock the doors by using the power door lock switch. The
alarm indicator light will now glow steadily.
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Close all doors. The alarm indicator light will then remain
on steadily for 30 seconds and then go out. When the light
goes out, the system is armed.
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NOTE: Be sure to close all doors completely. If not, the alarm
indicator light will remain on. Remember, your
anti-theft system is armed only after the alarm
indicator light remains on steadily for approximately
30 seconds after the last door is closed, and then goes
out.
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You can also arm the anti-theft system with the factory installed
remote entry system or the keyless entry system by following
this sequence:
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Remove the key from the ignition. The hood must be closed
to arm the system.
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Close all of the doors.
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Press the remote entry transmitter LOCK button or use the
keyless entry system by pressing 7/8 and 9/0 at the same
time. The alarm indicator will come on for 30 seconds to
show the alarm is arming and then turn off to show that it
has armed.
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The anti-theft system is designed to work with the factory
installed remote keyless entry system. It may not work with
other remote entry systems.
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Disarming an Untriggered Anti-Theft System
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You can disarm the system by unlocking either front door or
the liftgate with your door key. Turn the key all the way to the
end of travel or the system will not disarm.
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You can also disarm the system by unlocking the driver's door
by using the UNLOCK button of the remote entry transmitter or
by using the five-digit unlock code on the keyless entry system
keypad.
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If the system is armed and you remain in your vehicle, simply
insert the key into the ignition and turn it to ON. This disarms
the system and allows you to open the door and exit without
triggering the system.
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Disarming a Triggered System
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The alarm can be disarmed by:
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unlocking any door with the key, or
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using the UNLOCK control on the remote entry transmitter
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using the five-digit unlock code on the keyless entry keypad
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NOTE: The flashing lights and honking horn will shut off
automatically approximately two minutes and 45
seconds after the system is triggered. It will trigger
again if another intrusion occurs. However, the starter
circuit remains disabled until the system is disarmed.
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Using the power seats (if equipped)
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If your vehicle has the power seat option, you can adjust it in
several directions. The controls are on the outboard side of the
driver's seat.
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Seating and Safety Restraints
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Power lumbar support, driver/passenger seat
(If equipped)
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If your vehicle is equipped with this option, you can inflate a
lumbar support pad in the seat back. To inflate the lumbar pad,
push the raised side of the rocker switch. To deflate, push the
recessed side of the switch.
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The power lumbar switch on the passenger seat
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Reclining Bucket Seats
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Your vehicle is equipped with reclining front bucket seats and
may have optional reclining second row buckets. To recline
your seat:
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On the left sides (front seats) or window seat sides (second
row buckets) of the seats, find the handle for the recliner.
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Lift the handle up and hold it in place.
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Lean against the back of the seat and adjust it to the position
you want.
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Release the handle to lock the seatback in position.
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To return the seatback to upright position, lift the handle
and lean forward. Then release the handle.
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Reclining bucket seat
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Seating and Safety Restraints
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Tip Slide Seat (If equipped)
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This feature allows convenient access into the second row seats
through the driver's door.
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To operate the tip slide seat:
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Lift the tip slide release lever located at the base of the
driver's seatback. The seatback will tilt forward.
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