1997 FORD WINDSTAR phone

Introduction
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alphabetical listing for the word that best describes the
information you need. If the word you chose is not listed, think
of other related words and look them up. We have designed the
Index so that you can find information under a technical term.
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Canadian Owners Ð French Version
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French Owner Guides can be obtained from your dealer or by
writing to Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service
Publications, P.O. Box 1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y
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Your Maintenance Schedule Booklet
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TheMaintenance Schedulebooklet lists the services that are most
important for keeping your vehicle in good condition. A record
log is also provided to help you keep track of all services
performed.
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About the Warranties
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Your vehicle is covered by three types of warranties:Basic
Vehicle Warranty,Extended Warrantieson certain parts, and
Emissions Warranties.
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Read yourWarranty Information Bookletcarefully to find out
about your vehicle's warranties and your basic rights and
responsibilities.
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If you lose yourWarranty Information Booklet,you can get a new
one free of charge. Contact any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer,
or refer to the addresses and phone numbers on the first page
of this Owner's Guide.
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Instrumentation
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If the driver fastens the safety belt before the ignition is
turned to ON, the chime will not sound and the light will
not illuminate.
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If the safety belt is buckled while the light is on and the
chime is sounding, both the light and the chime turn off.
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The safety belt warning light
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Check Engine Warning Light
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This light illuminates when the engine's Emission Control
System requires service. It will also illuminate when the ignition
key is in the ON position and the engine is off.
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The check engine warning light
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Modifications or additions to the vehicle may cause incorrect
operation of the OBD II system. Additions such as burglar
alarms, cellular phones, and CB radios must be carefully
installed. Do not install these devices by tapping into or running
wires close to powertrain control system wires or components.
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The light comes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to
ON, but it should turn off when the engine starts. If the light
does not come on when you turn the ignition toONor if it
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Electronic Sound Systems
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Rear Seat Radio Controls
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Using the Rear Seat Radio Controls
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Rear seat radio controls are standard equipment on all models.
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The rear seat radio controls are located behind the driver on the
left hand side of the vehicle. These controls duplicate several
radio functions of the radio and allow the use of headphones in
the vehicle.
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Rear Seat Radio Controls
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How to turn the rear seat radio controls on and off
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Press memory preset buttons ª1º and ª3º simultaneously on the
face of your radio to turn the rear seat radio controls on. A
headphones symbol (j) will appear in the display when the
rear seat controls are on. Press ª1º and ª3º simultaneously
again to turn rear seat radio controls off.
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How to adjust the volume
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Press the right (+) side of the ªVOLUMEº rocker switch to
increase volume, and push the left (-) side to decrease the
volume of the rear speakers.
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NOTE: Rear seat control volume can be set no higher than
current radio setting unless speakers are turned off.
See note underHow to turn speakers on and off.
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Setting the AM or FM frequency band
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Push the ªBANDº button to change the frequency band.
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Using the ªMEMORYº button
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Push the ªMEMORYº button to access the station you have set
into memory button 1 on the face of the radio. Successively
pushing this button will access, numerically, all stations set into
the Station Memory Preset buttons (1 through 5).
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How to turn the speakers on and off
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When the rear seat controls are on, push the ªSPKRS ON-OFFº
button to turn all speakers off. Push again to turn all speakers
on.
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NOTE: Turning the ignition off, then on again will not turn
the speakers back on, if previously turned off by the
ªSPKRS ON-OFFº button on the rear seat controls.
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Using the ªSEEKº function
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Press the right (
a) side of the ªSEEKº rocker switch to seek to
the next radio station. Press the left (
b) side of the ªSEEKº
rocker switch to seek to the previous radio station.
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NOTE: When using the rear seat controls with a High-Level
Audio System, the ªSEEKº function on the rear seat
controls will also function with cassettes, seeking the
next (ªSEEK
aº) or previous (ª
bSEEKº) selection
on the tape.
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Using headphones with the rear seat controls
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Two 3.5 mm headphone jacks have been provided on the rear
seat controls. Plug headphone(s) into the provided jack(s) to
operate headphones.
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Customer Assistance
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To process your request, the Ford Customer Assistance Center
needs the following information:
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your telephone number(s) (both business and home)
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the name of the dealer and the city where the dealership is
located
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the year and make of your vehicle
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the date purchased
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the current mileage on your vehicle
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your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) (shown on
your owner card)
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Customer Assistance
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Ford of Canada Customer Assistance
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Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited
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Owners who wish to telephone the Company may contact the
Customer Assistance Centre using the following telephone
number or may write to the following address:
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Please have your 17-digit vehicle identification number available.
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Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
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In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by
Ford and the dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service
concern have been unsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in
an impartial third party mediation/arbitration program
administered by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).
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The CAMVAP program is a straight-forward and relatively
speedy alternative to resolve a disagreement when all other
efforts to produce a settlement have failed. This procedure is
without cost to you and is designed to eliminate the need for
lengthy and expensive legal proceedings.
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Audio Equipment
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CD Changer
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Safety Equipment
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Vehicle Security Systems
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Travel Equipment
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Soft Luggage Carrier
Aero Hood Deflector
Factory Luggage Rack & Adaptors
Trailer Hitch (Class II)
Console
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NOTE: When adding accessories, equipment, passengers, and
luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the total
weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear
axle (GVWR, GAWR as shown on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label). Consult your dealer
for specific weight information.
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NOTE: Devices that emit radio frequency (RF) energy such as
AM/FM radios, mobile communication systems
(two-way radios, telephones) and radio controlled
security systems, are subject to the rules and
regulations of the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15. Any such
system installed in your vehicle should comply with
those rules and should be installed only by a
qualified technician. In addition, to insure continued
compliance with the FCC's requirements, RF devices
must not be modified or changed in a manner not
expressly approved by Ford Motor Company.
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