1997 FORD WINDSTAR window

Controls and Features
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The power door lock switch in the cargo area
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NOTE: If the sliding door is open when all doors are locked
with the power door lock switch, the sliding door
automatically locks when it is closed.
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You can manually lock and unlock the doors using the manual
door locks to override the power locks.
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Windows
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Power Windows with Accessory Delay (If equipped)
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Both of the front doors have a power control that opens and
closes the window on that door. The driver's door has master
controls that operate both front door windows. You must
initially place the ignition switch in the ON or ACC position to
use your power window controls. The Accessory Delay function
also allows the power windows to be operated for up to 30
seconds after the ignition key is removed or taken out of the
ON or ACC position. Accessory Delay will be cancelled,
however, if either of the front doors are opened.
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To open a window, press the recessed area of the switch. To
close it, press the raised area of the switch.
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Do not let children play with the power windows.
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The power window switches
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One-Touch-Down Power Window (If equipped)
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The one-touch-down power window feature allows you to
completely open the driver's window without holding down the
window switch. To open the window completely, tap quickly on
the lower half of the switch and release it. If the top of the
button is pressed firmly while the window is going down, the
window will stop at that position.
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To open the window only partially, press the lower half of the
switch lightly and hold it until the window has opened to the
desired position and then release the switch.
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To close the window you must hold the upper half of the
button until the window closes.
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Controls and Features
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Cancelling and reactivating the one-touch-down feature
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The one-touch-down power window feature can be cancelled
and reactivated at any time using the following procedure:
[CF35800(ALL)01/96]1.
Make sure the two front doors are securely closed.
[CF35900(ALL)01/96]2.
Insert the key into the ignition and turn first to the ON
position and then back to the OFF position. Remove the key
and within 30 seconds:
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Press and hold the DOWN side of the driver's side window
rocker switch.
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Within two seconds, put the key in the ignition.
[CF36200(ALL)01/96]5.
Hold the switch down until a long (two second) tone is
heard. Release the switch while the tone is active.
[CF36300(ALL)01/96]6.
After the long tone, a confirmation sequence will be heard.
One beep indicates the feature is inactive. Two beeps
indicates the feature is active.
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Repeat this procedure any time you want to cancel or reactivate
the one-touch-down power window feature.
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Manual Flip-Open Quarter Windows
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To open the flip-open quarter windows in the third row,
squeeze the upper and lower pads and pull the rear portion of
the latch toward you. Swing the latch forward and out, then
lock it into the open position by pushing rearward until you
hear a click. To close the windows, squeeze the upper and
lower pads and pull the handle inward. Release pads and push
the handle inward until you hear a click.
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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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Controls and Features
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The power quarter window switches
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Mirrors
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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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Controls and Features
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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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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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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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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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