1997 FORD WINDSTAR lock

Controls and Features
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Childproof lock location
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To set the childproof lock:
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Open the sliding door.
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Find the childproof lock lever below the label.
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Push the lever to the up position.
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To release the childproof lock:
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Open the sliding door from the outside.
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Push the lever to the down position.
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Power Door Locks (If equipped)
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The power door lock control switches are located in the panels
of the front doors. They control the locks on both front doors,
the sliding door and the liftgate. To lock all doors, push the
raised side of the switch. To unlock the doors, push the recessed
side of the switch.
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The power door lock switch
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Door locks can also be operated from the power door lock
switch in the cargo area.
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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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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:
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Make sure the two front doors are securely closed.
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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.
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Hold the switch down until a long (two second) tone is
heard. Release the switch while the tone is active.
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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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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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The full console
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Liftgate
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Liftgate opening procedure
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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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Reach under the license plate light shield and release the
liftgate latch by squeezing the paddle handle rearward.
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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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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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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.
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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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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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