1998 FORD WINDSTAR Owners Manual

Controls and Features
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NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker when the engine
is turned on or off. This is a normal condition.
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The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will not
illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps. Turn on
your headlamps at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
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Interior Lamps
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Lighting Up the Instrument Panel
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The instrument panel lights can be turned on by turning the
headlamp control knob to either the first or second position.
You can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by rotating
the dim switch up or down to the desired brightness. The dim
switch is located to the right of the steering column next to the
radio.
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Clock Controls on Electronic Radios
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The electronic radios have a built-in clock. For complete
operating instructions, refer to theElectronic Sound Systems
chapter of this Owner Guide.
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Radio Antenna
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The fixed radio antenna is mounted on the front fender on the
passenger's side of the vehicle.
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Cupholders
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The front seat cupholders are located with the ashtray. To access
the cupholders, pull open the ashtray drawer which is located
to the right of the steering column, above the compact disc and
cassette storage console.
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As you close the ashtray drawer, the cupholders will
automatically fold back into place.
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Your vehicle also has rear seat cupholders built into the side
panels.
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NOTE: Do not place heavy objects in the cupholders.
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The controls on the steering column and wheel are designed to
give you easy access to the controls while you are driving.
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Ignition
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Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
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The ignition positions
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ACCESSORY allows you to operate some of your vehicle's
electrical accessories while the engine is not running. For
example, you can use ACCESSORY to turn on the radio or
windshield wipers without starting the engine.
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LOCK locks the steering wheel and the gearshift lever.
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OFF allows you to shut off the engine and all accessories
without locking the steering wheel, or the gearshift lever.
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ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning lights to make
sure they work before you start the engine. The key returns to
the ON position once the engine is started and remains in this
position while the engine runs.
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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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Maintain firm pressure on the service brake and set parking
brake fully. (This will avoid ªbindingº or ªloadingº the
powertrain, which may result in an objectionable noise
during park disengagement.)
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Put the gearshift lever in P (Park).
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Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
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Remove the key.
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When you leave your vehicle, set the parking brake fully,
place the gearshift lever in P (Park), 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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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 more frequently the wipers
operate.
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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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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 (the gauges on the instrument panel willnot
illuminate) and then back to the OFF position. Remove the
key and within 30 seconds, perform the following sequence:
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Press and hold the washer button on the end of the turn
signal lever.
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Within two seconds, put the key back in the ignition and
turn to the ON position.
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Hold the washer button down until a long (two second) tone
is heard. Release the button 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 Speed Dependent feature.
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