1998 FORD WINDSTAR Owners Manual

Controls and Features
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Turn the Fan Speed Knob to the position of your choice.
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Make sure that the registers in the instrument panel are open
and adjusted to the positions of your choice.
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During periods of high humidity, vapor may be emitted from
the air outlets when using the A/C with outside air. Correct
this by switching the Function Control Knob to MAX A/C.
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Improving fuel economy
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Whenever you turn on the air conditioning, your vehicle uses
more fuel because the air conditioning compressor is running.
To get better fuel economy while cooling your vehicle, do not
use the air conditioner on mild days. Instead, set the function
control knob toQ(PANEL) and turn the temperature control
knob to COOL.
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Operating tips
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To vary the temperature inside your vehicle, move the
Temperature Control Knob toward WARM (red) for warmer
temperatures and toward COOL (blue) for cooler temperatures.
The Temperature Control Knob setting determines the
temperature of the air being discharged from the system in all
operating modes (heating or A/C).
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When stopped in traffic for long periods of time in hot weather,
place the automatic transaxle gearshift selector lever in Park (P)
or in Neutral (N). This aids in engine cooling and air
conditioner efficiency. (If the engine overheats, turn the
Function Selector Knob toQ(PANEL) and turn the
Temperature Control Knob to WARM.)
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When your vehicle's engine is operated at full throttle, the air
conditioner compressor will automatically be turned off to allow
maximum engine power. This may occur during passing or
when climbing steep grades. The compressor will return to
normal operation within a few seconds after full throttle is no
longer needed.
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NOTE: The compressor will not operate when the outside
temperature is less than about45ÊF (7ÊC).
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Rear Climate Control System (If equipped)
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If your vehicle is equipped with a rear climate control system,
the rear seat occupants can select their own personal fan speed
settings.
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The rear seat climate control system is controlled from the main
climate control system on the instrument panel. If the rear
passenger compartment climate control knob in the front climate
control panel is set in OFF, the fan in the rear seat climate
control system will also be off. If the knob is set in any of the
fan speed positions (Medium Low, Medium High, or High), air
will be discharged from the rear seat vents at the corresponding
speed. However, when the knob is set at REAR CTRL, rear seat
passengers can control their own fan speed.
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Rear fan control knob
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The rear passenger compartment climate control panel has a Fan
Speed Knob which controls the speed (Low, Medium Low,
Medium High, or High) at which air is discharged from the
registers whenever the Rear Control Knob on the front panel
climate control panel is in REAR CTRL.
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Front passengers determine the temperature and location of the
airflow for rear passengers by setting the Rear Control in the
front climate control panel in either a heat or cool mode.
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If an A/C mode is chosen on the Function Selector Knob and
the Rear Control Knob is in a cool mode (blue dots), rear
passengers will receive FULL COOL (air-conditioned) air out of
the side and upper rear registers. If a non-A/C mode is chosen
on the Function Selector Knob and the Rear Control Knob is in
a cool mode (blue dots), rear passengers will receive recirculated
air out of the side and upper rear registers. If the Rear Control
Knob is in a heat mode (red dots), rear passengers will receive
FULL WARM air out of the floor registers.
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Rear passengers do not have the ability to adjust the
temperature or select the location of the airflow from the
auxiliary climate control system. Rear passengers can adjust the
Rear Fan Speed Control Knob and air discharge (adjust
registers) for comfort.
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NOTE: For maximum heating and cooling for front seat
passengers, set the rear fan switch to them(OFF)
position.
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Liftgate Window Features
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Rear Window Defogger (If equipped)
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The defogger for the rear liftgate window clears frost, fog, or
thin ice from both the inside and outside of the rear window.
The defogger operates with the ignition in the ON position.
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The control switch is located on the instrument panel to the
right of the steering column and below the climate control
system.
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The rear defogger switch
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To defrost the rear window:
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Clear any snow or ice from the rear window.
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Get in your vehicle and start the engine.
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Press the rear defogger switch.
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The defogger turns off automatically after 10 minutes. If the
window is not clear, turn the defogger on again. It will
automatically shut off anytime the engine is turned off or if the
switch is depressed a second time.
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NOTE: Operating the rear defogger will also turn on the
heated side view mirrors (if equipped).
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Never use sharp instruments or abrasive window cleaners to
clean the inside of your rear window. If you do, you may
damage the wires that are bonded to the inside of the rear
window, and cause damage to the rear window defogger.
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Rear Wiper and Washer (If equipped)
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The controls for the rear wiper and washer can be found on the
instrument panel to the right of the instrument cluster below the
climate control system. The rear wiper and washer controls
operate with the ignition in the ACC or ON positions.
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The rear wiper switches
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To operate the rear wiper, press the rear wiper switch. If the
front wipers are off, on intermittent or low speed operation, the
rear wiper will have an intermittent operation. If the front
wipers are in high speed operation, the rear wiper will
continuously operate.
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The rear wiper will also perform one wipe of the rear window
when the front wipers are in intermittent or low speed
operation and the transaxle is shifted into R (Reverse). If the
front wipers are in high speed operation and the transaxle is
shifted into R (Reverse), the rear wiper will continuously
operate.
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Do not activate the washer for longer than fifteen seconds
continuously. This could damage the washer pump system.
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Traction Control (If equipped)
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Traction Control can help improve your traction on slippery
surfaces, but always operate your vehicle within reasonable
limits. Abrupt changes in acceleration, deceleration, turning, or
combinations of these maneuvers can cause your vehicle to
behave differently than anticipated, especially when road
conditions vary.
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To turn Traction Control off, press the button located in the
center of the instrument panel.
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Traction Control can be turned back on by pressing the button
again or by restarting the engine.
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Exterior Lamps
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To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps, marker lamps, tail
lamps, license plate lamps and instrument panel lamps, use the
headlamp knob, to the left of the instrument cluster.
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Turn the headlamp knob to the first position to turn on the
parking lamps, tail lamps, license plate lamps, marker lamps
and instrument panel lamps.
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Turn the headlamp knob to the second position to turn on
the headlamps in addition to the parking lamps, tail lamps,
license plate lamps, marker lamps and instrument panel
lamps.
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The headlamp controls
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Fog Lamps (If equipped)
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The fog lamp switch is located on the center of the instrument
panel.
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Fog lamp switch
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The fog lamps act as a supplement to the low beam headlamps
under limited visibility conditions such as rain, snow, dust or
fog and operate only when the low beam headlamps are on.
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To maximize fog lamp bulb life, it is recommended that the fog
lamp switch be turned off after each use prior to turning off the
headlamps.
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To turn the fog lamps on, push the switch. An indicator light
will glow when the lamps are on.
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To turn off, push the switch again.
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ªHeadlamps Onº Alert Chime
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The ªheadlamps onº alert chime acts as an indicator that you
have left the headlamps or parking lights on. This continuous
chime will activate when the following conditions are present:
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The headlamp and/or parking lamps are on
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There is no key in the ignition
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The driver's door is ajar (open)
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Daytime Running Light (DRL) System (Canadian
vehicles only)
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The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system is designed to turn
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced light output and
without illuminating the high beam indicator lamp in the
instrument panel. The DRL system operates when all of the
following conditions are met:
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the vehicle is ªrunningº
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the vehicle has a fully released parking brake
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the headlamp system is in the OFF position
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