1997 FORD WINDSTAR open hood

Controls and Features
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Arming the System
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[CF50900(ALL)01/96]1.
Remove the key from the ignition. The hood must be closed
to arm the system.
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[CF51000(ALL)05/96]2.
Open any door. The alarm indicator light will start flashing
to remind you to arm the system.
[CF51100(ALL)04/96]3.
Lock the doors by using the power door lock switch. The
alarm indicator light will now glow steadily.
[CF51200(ALL)01/96]4.
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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[CF51500(ALL)01/96]1.
Remove the key from the ignition. The hood must be closed
to arm the system.
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[CF51600(ALL)01/96]2.
Close all of the doors.
[CF51700(ALL)01/96]3.
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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Update:Wed Jul 31 15:55:37 1996

Maintenance and Care
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Engine oils with anSAE 5W-30viscosity arePREFERREDfor
your vehicle. They provide the best engine performance, fuel
economy and engine protection for all climates down to-15ÊF
(-25ÊC).
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Synthetic engine oils which are CERTIFIED and of the preferred
viscosity may be used in your engine. The engine oil and oil
filter must still be changed according to the maintenance
schedule.
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Checking and Adding Engine Oil
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Since the proper amount of engine oil is important for safe
engine operation, check the oil using the dipstick each time you
put fuel in your vehicle. Remember the engine must be off, the
oil must be warm and the vehicle must be parked on level
ground.
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Checking the engine oil level:
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[MC05400(ALL)01/96]1.
Turn the engine off after it has warmed up and allow a few
minutes for the engine oil to drain back into the oil pan.
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[MC05500(ALL)01/96]2.
Set the parking brake, making sure the gearshift is securely
latched in P (Park).
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[MC05600(ALL)01/96]3.
Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
[MC05700(ALL)01/96]4.
Locate the dipstick labelled ªEngine Oilº and carefully pull it
out of the engine.
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[MC05800(ALL)01/96]5.
Wipe the dipstick clean and put it back into position, making
sure it is fully seated.
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Update:Mon Jul 8 14:29:32 1996