1998 FORD WINDSTAR roof

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[CF32500(ALL)01/96]
13-1/2 pica
art:0050120-B
The outside sliding door handle
[CF32600(ALL)01/96]
Memory Lock
[CF32700(ALL)01/96]
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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[CF32800(ALL)01/96]
Childproof Lock for the Sliding Door
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[CF32900(ALL)01/96]
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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[CF33000(ALL)01/96]
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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Controls and Features
111
[CF33100(ALL)01/96]
24 pica art:0050082-B
Childproof lock location
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[CF33200(ALL)01/96]
To set the childproof lock:
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[CF33300(ALL)01/96]1.
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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[CF33600(ALL)01/96]
To release the childproof lock:
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[CF33700(ALL)01/96]1.
Open the sliding door from the outside.
[CF33800(ALL)01/96]2.
Push the lever to the down position.
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[CF33900(ALL)01/96]
Power Door Locks (If equipped)
[CF34000(ALL)01/96]
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.
[CF34100(ALL)09/96]
10-1/2 pica
art:0050029-B
The power door lock switch
[CF34200(ALL)01/96]
Door locks can also be operated from the power door lock
switch in the cargo area.
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Seating and Safety Restraints
161
[SS13900(ALL)12/95]
In addition to safety belt anchorages in the floor and roof
structures, the second row bench seat has a detachable safety
belt anchor mounted to the right window side of the seat. The
safety belt should always remain attached to this anchor except
when removing this seat.
[SS14300(ALL)12/95]
When removing the second row bench seat:
[SS14400(ALL)12/95]1.
Disengage the safety belt from the seat by inserting a key or
small screwdriver into the slot provided on the detachable
anchor (see Figure 1). When this shoulder belt assembly is
free of the seat, allow the retractor to wind up the slack in
the belt.
[SS14500(ALL)09/96]2.
Using the clip attached to the end of the shoulder belt, clip
the end of the belt to the stationary portion of the shoulder
belt coming out of the trim (see Figure 2). The end of the
shoulder beltmustbe clipped in order to keep it from
striking anything during vehicle operation.
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Driving
229
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[GF17200(ALL)01/96]
Four Season Roof Rack (If equipped)
[GF17300(ALL)12/95]
Always load your luggage as far back as it will safely go on the
four season roof rack. Do not load more than 165 pounds
(75 kg) on the roof rack structure or 100 pounds (45 kg) on the
roof panel slats. Be careful that your vehicle does not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or its Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR front and rear). The GVWR and GAWR are
located on the Safety Compliance Certification Label (located on
the driver's door pillar).
[GF17400(ALL)12/95]
7-1/2 pica art:0050109-A
The four season roof rack
[GF17500(ALL)12/95]
The rear cross-bar can be adjusted forward and backward. Place
your luggage between the bars, adjust the rear bar, and secure
the luggage with rope to the bars. Items carried on the roof
rack must be properly secured before driving your vehicle.
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[MC39800(ALL)01/96]
Cleaning Chrome and Aluminum Parts
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[MC39900(ALL)12/95]
Wash chrome and aluminum parts with a mild detergent. Do
not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, fuel, or strong detergents.
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[MC40000(ALL)01/96]
Cleaning Plastic Parts
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[MC40100(ALL)01/96]
Some of your vehicle's exterior trim parts are plastic. Clean with
a tar and road oil remover if necessary. Use a vinyl cleaner for
routine cleaning.
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[MC40200(ALL)01/96]
Do not clean plastic parts with thinners, solvents or
petroleum-based cleaners.
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[MC40300(ALL)01/96
]
If you have your vehicle rustproofed, remove oversprayed
rustproofing with a tar and road oil remover. If rustproofing is
not removed from plastic and rubber parts, it can cause
deterioration.
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[MC40400(ALL)02/96]
Cleaning the Safety Belts
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[MC40500(ALL)02/96]
Clean the safety belts with any mild soap solution that is
recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpets. Do not bleach
or dye the belt webbing because this may weaken it.
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[MC40600(ALL)01/96]
Your Built-In Child Seat may be cleaned with mild soap and
water. Do not use household cleaners as they may weaken the
webbing or damage the plastic parts. For your convenience, the
liner can be removed, machine-washed, and air-dried.
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[MC40700(ALL)05/96]
Cleaning the Instrument Panel Lens
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[MC40800(ALL)01/96]
Clean the instrument panel lens with a soft cloth and a glass
cleaner, such as Ford Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner, or
equivalent. Do not use paper towel or any abrasive cleaner to
clean the lens as these may cause scratches.
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[MC40900(ALL)01/96]
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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[MC41000(ALL)01/96]
Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents or abrasive
cleaners to clean the lamps, as these may cause scratches or
crack the lamps.
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362
Built-in child seat, operation.............. 175
Bulbs, replacing
headlamps..................... 311
specifications.................... 318
C
Canada, customer assistance.............. 339
Canada, warranty information.............. 3
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP) . . . 339
Capacities for refilling fluids.............. 324
Carbon monoxide in exhaust.............. 208
Cargo net....................... 124
Car seats for children (see Child safety seats)...... 187
Cassette tape player
(see Electronic sound system)...... 43,48,60,63
Catalytic converter.................. 307
CD player (see Electronic sound system).......... 36
Changing a tire.................... 247
Charging system warning light.............. 15
Childproof locks.................... 110
Child safety restraints................. 174
built-in child seat.................. 175
child safety belts.................. 186
child safety seats.................. 187
Child safety seats................... 187
and air bags................168, 187±188
attaching with tether straps............. 199
automatic locking mode (retractor).......... 187
built-in child seat.................. 175
in front seat................168, 187±188
in rear outboard seat................ 187
in rear seat..................... 187
tether anchorage hardware.............. 199
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Index
Chime
headlamps on..................... 88
safety belt...................... 12
Cleaning your vehicle................. 319
CD player and discs.................. 39
chrome and aluminum parts............. 320
exterior....................... 319
exterior lamps................... 320
fabric....................... 321
headlamps..................... 320
instrument panel.................71,320
instrument panel lens................ 320
interior....................... 321
interior lamps.................... 321
plastic parts.................... 320
polishing...................... 319
rustproofing.................... 320
safety belts..................... 320
tail lamps..................... 320
upholstery and interior trim............. 321
washing...................... 319
waxing....................... 319
wheels....................... 322
Climate control system
air conditioning.................... 71
heating........................ 71
Clock...................... 35,51,66
Cold engine starting.................. 206
Combination lap and shoulder belts........... 159
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