1998 FORD WINDSTAR Owners Manual

Controls and Features
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Setting the autolamp
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The headlamps can be adjusted to turn on earlier or later in the
day according to the amount of outside light reaching the
sensor inside the mirror. To turn the headlamps on using
Autolamp, perform the following procedure.
[CF28001(ALL)10/96]1.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and place the
Autolamp slide knob to OFF.
[CF28011(ALL)10/96]2.
Press and hold the MODE switch throughout the procedure.
The MODE switch is located in a hole on the bottom left
side of the mirror. It can be accessed with a paper clip or
similar object.
[CF28021(ALL)10/96]3.
Slowly slide the Autolamp slide knob to the right until the
headlamps turn on. To have the headlamps turn on earlier,
go to step 4. To have the headlamps turn on later, go to step
5.
[CF28031(ALL)10/96]4.
Slowly slide the Autolamp slide knob to the left until the
headlamps turn off. Go to step 6.
[CF28041(ALL)10/96]5.
Slowly slide the Autolamp slide knob to the right until the
headlamps turn off. Go to step 6.
[CF28051(ALL)10/96]6.
Release the MODE switch. The new setting will be stored in
permanent memory. If further change is required, you must
repeat the procedure from the beginning.
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Front Dome Lamp
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Front dome lamp, rear cargo and second row reading lamp may
be turned on and off using the dimmer switch.
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The front dome lamp is located in the overhead console
between the driver and front passenger seats.
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Turning on the map lamps (If equipped)
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Your vehicle may have a map lamp for the passenger and one
for the driver. The map lamps and switches are located on the
front dome lamp in the overhead console.
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The rear cargo lamp is located overhead in the rear of the
vehicle.
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Second Row Reading Lamp
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The second row reading lamp may be turned on by using the
rocker switch located on the lamp assembly or by using the
instrument panel dimmer switch.
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Second row reading lamp
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Automatic Dimming Inside Rearview Mirror
(If equipped)
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The automatic non-glare mirror
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The electronic day/night mirror is equipped with a glare control
feature that automatically darkens the mirror to reduce glare
from headlamps of vehicles approaching from the rear. The
mirror will return to the normal state when glare is no longer
detected. There will be a slight delay before returning to the
normal state from the non-glare state to prevent excessive
changing of the mirror in traffic.
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To provide full visibility when backing your vehicle, the mirror
will not darken when you place the transaxle in R (Reverse).
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Illuminated Courtesy Mirror (If equipped)
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Your vehicle may have illuminated courtesy mirrors on the sun
visors. You can turn on the lighted mirrors by lifting the mirror
door cover.
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The illuminated mirror on the sun visor
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Doors
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For information on the liftgate refer to theLiftgatesection later
in this chapter.
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Sliding Door
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The sliding door allows rear seat passengers to enter and exit
easily.
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To open the sliding door from inside of the vehicle, pull the
handle toward the rear of the vehicle. The door will stay open if
you slide it all the way back until the detent at the bottom of
the door engages.
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The inside sliding door handle
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To close the door, pull the handle toward the front of the
vehicle and slide the door. Be sure it is fully closed.
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To open the sliding door from outside the vehicle, unlock the
door then unlatch the sliding door by pulling the handle
straight out and sliding the door back.
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The outside sliding door handle
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Memory Lock
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If you lock your doors with the power lock switch or the
remote transmitter while the sliding door is open, the door will
automatically lock after it is closed.
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Childproof Lock for the Sliding Door
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Your vehicle has a childproof lock for the sliding door. If you
set the childproof lock, the sliding door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle.
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This lock will keep children from opening the door from the
inside; the door can still be opened from the outside if the door
is unlocked.
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Childproof lock location
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To set the childproof lock:
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Open the sliding door.
[CF33400(ALL)01/96]2.
Find the childproof lock lever below the label.
[CF33500(ALL)01/96]3.
Push the lever to the up position.
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To release the childproof lock:
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Open the sliding door from the outside.
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Push the lever to the down position.
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Power Door Locks (If equipped)
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The power door lock control switches are located in the panels
of the front doors. They control the locks on both front doors,
the sliding door and the liftgate. To lock all doors, push the
raised side of the switch. To unlock the doors, push the recessed
side of the switch.
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The power door lock switch
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Door locks can also be operated from the power door lock
switch in the cargo area.
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