1998 FORD WINDSTAR Owners Manual

Controls and Features
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Windshield Washer
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To clean the windshield, push in the washer button on the end
of the turn signal lever. For a constant spray, push and hold the
button. If the windshield wipers are off, one momentary push
results in one wipe and a longer push in three wipes and
activation of washer fluid. If the windshield wipers are in
interval mode a quick tap results in two wipe cycles and a
longer tap in three wipes and washer fluid activation.
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Do not try to clean the windshield when the washer fluid
container is empty and never activate the washers for more than
fifteen seconds continuously. This could damage the washer
pump system.
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RWARNING
Always warm up the windshield with the defroster
before you use the washer fluid. In freezing weather, the
washer solution may freeze on the windshield and
obscure your vision.
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For information about refilling the washer fluid or replacing
your windshield wiper blades, seeWindshield washer fluid and
Wipersin the Index.
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Gearshift Lever
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The gearshift lever on your vehicle is mounted on the steering
column. On the end of the gearshift lever is the Overdrive
On/Off button and the OVERDRIVE OFF lamp. For additional
information about the gearshift lever and the Overdrive On/Off
button, see theDrivingchapter.
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The gearshift lever
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OVERDRIVE OFF Lamp
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This lamp indicates the operating range of the transaxle. This
lamp will illuminate when the Overdrive On/Off button is
depressed.
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OVERDRIVE OFF lamp location
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With the transaxle range selector in the Overdrive
jrange, the
OVERDRIVE OFF lamp will not be illuminated. The transaxle
will be allowed to upshift and downshift from 1st through 4th
gears. When the Overdrive on/off button is depressed, the
OVERDRIVE OFF lamp will illuminate. The transaxle will now
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vehicle will always return to the overdrive operation mode
when the ignition is turned off and back on.
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If the lamp does not come on when the Overdrive ON/OFF
button is depressed or if the lamp flashes when you are driving,
have your vehicle serviced at the first opportunity. If this
condition persists, damage could occur to the transaxle.
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Horn
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To sound the horn, press the center of the steering wheel. Check
the horn regularly to make sure it operates properly.
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The horn pad
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Hazard Flasher Switch
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The hazard flasher switch is located on top of the steering
column.
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To use the hazard flasher:
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Push the HAZARD switch; you will see the turn signal
arrows flash.
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To stop the hazard flashers, push the HAZARD switch again.
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Tilt Steering (If equipped)
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With the tilt steering option, you can move your steering wheel
up or down.
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Tilt steering release lever location
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To change the position of the steering column:
[CF22400(ALL)04/96]1.
Make sure your vehicle is stopped.
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Pull the tilt release lever on the column toward you.
[CF22600(ALL)01/96]3.
Tilt the steering wheel up or down until you find the best
position for you.
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Release the lever to lock the wheel in place.
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Be sure the steering wheel is locked in place. It can only be
adjusted to specific positions. Do not adjust the steering wheel
while the vehicle is in motion.
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Speed Control (If equipped)
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The speed control switches on the steering wheel
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To Turn Speed Control Off
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Press OFF,
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Turn off the vehicle ignition.
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Once speed control is switched off, the previously programmed
set speed will be erased.
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To Turn Speed Control On
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Press ON
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To Set a Speed
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Press SET ACCEL. For speed control to operate, the speed
control must be ON and the vehicle speed must be greater than
30 mph (48 km/h).
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If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle speed may
vary momentarily slower or faster than the set speed. This is
normal.
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Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it increases
above the set speed on a downhill. If your vehicle speed is
faster than the set speed while driving on a downhill in
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(Overdrive), you may want to shift to the next lower gear to
reduce your vehicle speed.
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If your vehicle slows down more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below
your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage.
This is normal. Pressing RESUME will re-engage it.
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RWARNING
To keep your vehicle under control, do not use speed
control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding,
slippery, or unpaved.
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To Set a Higher Set Speed
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Press and hold SET ACCEL. Release the switch when the
desired vehicle speed is reached. OR
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Press and release SET ACCEL. Each press will increase the
set speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). OR
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Accelerate with your accelerator pedal, then press SET
ACCEL.
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You may accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time
during speed control usage. Releasing the accelerator pedal will
return your vehicle speed to the previously programmed set
speed.
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To Set a Lower Set Speed
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Press and hold COAST. Release the switch when the desired
vehicle speed is reached. OR
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Press and release COAST. Each press will decrease the set
speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). OR
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Depress the brake pedal. When the desired vehicle speed is
reached, press SET ACCEL.
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To Disengage Speed Control
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Depress the brake pedal, or
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Depress the clutch pedal.
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Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previously
programmed set speed.
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To Return to a Set Speed
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Press RESUME. For RESUME to operate, the vehicle speed
must be faster than 30 mph (48 km/h).
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Indicator Light (If equipped)
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Lights when either the SET ACCEL or RESUME switches are
pressed and remains lit until it is either disengaged or turned
off.
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Setting the Autolamp Delay System (If equipped)
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Autolamp delay allows the headlamps to remain on after the
vehicle is parked and the ignition is turned off. The slide knob
on the bottom of the mirror controls whether Autolamp is ON
or OFF as well as the length of the delay. The delay can be
adjusted from 1 second (far left position, but not OFF) up to 3
minutes (far right position). A green indicator on the lamp lets
you know that the headlamps are being controlled by the
Autolamp system.
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The autolamp system
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