1997 FORD WINDSTAR buttons

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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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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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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
closed
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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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