1997 FORD WINDSTAR light

Controls and Features
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START cranks the engine. Release the key once the engine starts
so that you don't damage the starter. The key should return to
the ON position when you release it. The START position also
allows you to test the brake warning light.
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Removing the Key From the Ignition
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LOCK is the only position that allows you to remove the key
from the ignition. The LOCK feature helps to protect your
vehicle from theft, because it also locks the steering wheel and
the gearshift lever when the key is removed.
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If your key is stuck in the LOCK position, and you are unable
to turn it, move your steering wheel left or right until the key
turns freely.
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To remove your key from the ignition:
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Put the gearshift lever in P (Park).
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Set the parking brake fully.
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Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
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Remove the key.
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RWARNING
When you leave your vehicle, place the gearshift lever in
P (Park). Set the parking brake fully, and shut off the
engine. Never park your vehicle in N (Neutral). If you do
not take these precautions, your vehicle may move
suddenly and injure someone.
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RWARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets
unattended in your vehicle.
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Turn Signal Lever
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You can use the turn signal lever on the left side of the steering
column to:
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operate the turn signals.
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turn the headlamps to high beam.
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flash the headlamps.
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turn the windshield wipers and washer on/off.
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Turn Signals
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To turn on the right turn signal, push the turn signal lever up.
The right-side arrow on the instrument panel will flash.
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To turn on the left turn signal, pull the turn signal lever down.
The left-side arrow on the instrument panel will flash.
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The turn signal lever
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Usually, the turn signals turn off automatically after you turn
your vehicle. If the turn signal continues to flash after you have
made the turn, pull the lever back to the neutral position.
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To indicate a lane change to the right, push the turn signal
lever up slightly (without latching) and hold it in position. To
indicate a lane change to the left, pull the turn signal lever
down slightly (without latching) and hold it in position. The
lever will return to the OFF position when you release it.
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If the turn indicator light in the instrument panel does not
illuminate or remains on (does not flash) when you signal a
turn, the turn signaling system is malfunctioning. Have this
condition corrected as soon as possible, and use the accepted
hand signals until the turn signal system is repaired.
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High Beams
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To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamps on and push
the turn signal lever away from you until it latches. When the
high beams are on, the high beam indicator light on the
instrument panel is illuminated.
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To return to the low beam setting, pull the turn signal lever
toward you until it latches back into the neutral position. The
high beam indicator light turns off.
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High beam and flash-to-pass operation
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Flashing the Lights
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To flash the headlamps, pull the turn signal lever toward you
for a moment and then release it. The high beam headlamps
will flash whether the headlamps are on or off.
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Windshield Wipers and Washer
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Variable Interval Wipers
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Your vehicle has wipers that operate at varying intervals. For
example, you can set the interval so they wipe less often in
light rain or more often in heavier rain. The wiper delays range
from about 1.5 to 20 seconds.
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Variable interval wiper control
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To set the interval wipers, rotate the knob at the end of the turn
signal lever to the most effective interval. The farther the knob
is from the OFF position, the faster the wipers move.
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Speed Dependent Wipers
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This feature compensates for the extra moisture that
accumulates on your windshield at higher speeds during rain.
At higher speeds, the Speed Dependent feature shortens the
delay between wipes when you use the variable interval wipers.
Delay will automatically adjust at speeds between 10 and
65 mph (16 and 105 km/h).
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The Speed Dependent feature comes disabled from the factory,
but can be activated at any time by using the following
procedure.
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Resetting the Speed Control
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To reset the speed control to alower speed, use one of the
following procedures:
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COASTÐ Press and hold the COAST switch. Release the
switch when the vehicle slows down to the desired speed.
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Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the vehicle attains the
desired speed, press the SET ACCEL switch and release it
immediately.
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TAP-DOWNÐ Press and then quickly release the COAST
switch. Each time you ªtapº the switch, the set speed will
decrease by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Multiple taps will cause the
set speed to decrease in increments of 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
For example, if the current set speed is 60 mph (97 km/h) 5
taps of the COAST switch will decrease the vehicle speed
and SET it at 55 mph (88 km/h).
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If vehicle speed is reduced below 30 mph (50 km/h) by any of
the above methods, then you must manually accelerate to a
speed over 30 mph (50 km/h) and reset the system.
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To reset the speed control toa higher speed, follow one of
these procedures:
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ACCELÐ Press and hold the SET ACCEL switch. Release
the switch when the vehicle has accelerated to the desired
speed.
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Depress the accelerator pedal. When the vehicle attains the
desired speed, press the SET ACCEL switch and release it
immediately.
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TAP-UPÐ Press and then quickly release the SET ACCEL
switch. Each time you ªtapº the switch, the set speed will
increase by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Multiple taps will cause the
set speed to increase in increments of 1 mph (1.6 km/h). For
example, if the current set speed is 55 mph (88 km/h), five
taps of the SET ACCEL switch will increase the vehicle
speed and set it at 60 mph (97 km/h).
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To Cancel or Turn Off Speed Control
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The speed control can be cancelled at any time by depressing
the brake pedal slightly. After cancelling, you can return to the
speed you set by pressing the RESUME switch, or set a new
speed by pressing the SET ACCEL or COAST switch.
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Speed control can also be cancelled when you press the OFF
switch. The speed control system will remain off until you press
the ON switch and reset the speed control.
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In addition, the speed control is turned off each time you turn
the vehicle ignition off.
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Cancelling and Resuming a Set Speed
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If you press the brake pedal, the speed control is cancelled. You
can return to the speed you set by using the RSM switch, as
long as you did not press the OFF switch.
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To resume the speed you had before, you must be driving at
least 30 mph (50 km/h).
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Press and release the RESUME switch. Your vehicle gradually
returns to the previously set speed and then maintains it.
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Speed Control Light (Electronic Cluster Only)
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This light comes on when you turn on the speed control system
and set the speed. The light will be on whenever the speed
control is set, even if you override the set speed by pressing the
accelerator pedal or by pressing the coast button. The light will
go off when the brakes are used or the speed control system is
turned off.
[CF26900(ALL)01/96]
This light comes on briefly during the display self-test every
time you turn your ignition key to the ON position. The light
will go off when the key is turned to the START position. The
light should stay off when the self-test is done.
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This light does not indicate any problems with the speed control
system, but is a convenience to tell you when the speed control
system is actively maintaining a set speed.
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Setting the Autolamp Delay System (If equipped)
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By using the autolamp, you can set the headlamps to:
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turn on the headlamps automatically at night
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turn off the headlamps automatically during daylight
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keep the headlamps on for up to three minutes after you
turn the key to OFF.
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The autolamp system
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Setting the autolamp
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This feature allows the Autolamp circuit to be adjusted, to the
driver's liking, for the headlamps to turn on for the amount of
ambient light. If the driver desires the headlamps to come on
earlier when the sky is brighter or later when the sky is darker,
then the following procedure should be performed to satisfy the
driver's requirement.
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Move the Autolamp Delay slider knob to the far left position
with the vehicle in park and ignition in the RUN position. Then
press the mirror DIM and Autolamp ON switches
simultaneously. The Autolamp ON LED will flash, indicating it's
into the special mode. Slowly slide the Autolamp Delay control
to the right until the DIM LED is on steadily. This indicates the
current setting for the early/late headlamp. (The factory setting
would fall in the middle of the control slide range.)
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If earlier activation of the headlamps is desired, slide the
Autolamp Delay slider knob to the left. The DIM LED will start
flashing, indicating that the setting is being changed. The further
left the control is moved the earlier the headlamps will come
on. Pressing the Autolamp button will enter the new setting and
return the mirror back to normal operation.
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If later activation of the headlamps is desired, slide the
Autolamp Delay slider knob to the right. The DIM LED will
start flashing, indicating that the setting is being changed. The
further right the control is moved, the later the headlamps will
come on. Pressing the Autolamp switch will enter the new
setting and return the mirror back to the normal operation.
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To turn the autolamp off, press the On/Off button. The
indicator light will turn off.
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To keep the lamps on after you leave your vehicle:
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Move the slider knob to the right. Once the slider knob is to
the right, it controls how long the lamps stay on.
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The further you move the slide knob toward the right, the
longer the headlamps stay on after you leave your vehicle.
Similarly, if you move the slide knob only slightly toward
the left, the headlamps stay on for only a moment after you
turn your vehicle off.
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