1999 FORD WINDSTAR Owners Manual

Closing the PSD
With the ON/OFF control in the ON position, either sliding door can be
closed by:
²operating the remote transmitter. Refer toRemote Entry Systemin
this chapter.
²pushing and releasing the overhead console right hand or left hand
control
²pushing and releasing the right hand or left hand second row
passenger control
²manually rolling the door several inches towards the closed position
and release
The door will close completely and latch using these options.
With the ON/OFF control in the OFF position, either sliding door can be
closed by pulling the inside or outside handle and sliding the door all the
way forward to the latched position manually.
Safety/Obstructions
If anything obstructs the Power Sliding Door while it is closing, the door
will automatically reverse to the open position, provided it meets
sufficient resistance.
Resetting the PSD
The power sliding door may operate incorrectly or not at all because of
the following condition:
²a low voltage or dead battery
²disconnecting the battery
²if the PSD fuse (fuse #6) is removed or blown. Refer toFuses and
relaysin theRoadside emergencieschapter.
If any of these conditions occur, reset the PSD by:
1. Check to see if power sliding door is unlocked and securely closed.
2. Make sure vehicle is in (P) Park.
3. Push the power door control on the overhead console to open the
door.
4. Wait five (5) seconds and close the door by pressing the power door
control on the overhead console.
5. Wait five (5) seconds and repeat Steps 3 and 4 and go on to step 6.
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6. Repeat steps 3±5 for opposite door.
If the door does not rest in the fully open position, repeat Steps 1±4
again. If the door still does not operate correctly:
7. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
8. Remove the PSD fuse (fuse #6) from the passenger fuse panel and
leave it out for thirty (30) seconds. Refer toFuses and relaysin the
Roadside emergencieschapter.
9. Reinstall the fuse and wait ten (10) seconds.
10. Repeat steps 1±6 above.
If the door still does not operate correctly, see you dealer for service.
Sliding Door Child Safety Lock
Your vehicle is equipped with a sliding door child safety lock that helps
prevent passengers from operating the sliding door by using the inside
door handle. This lock is on both doors if equipped. The child safety lock
lever is located in the inside of the sliding door, on the front edge of the
door. Lift the control up to engage the child lock.
If you have the optional power sliding door, disable the power sliding
door by pushing the ON/OFF control in the overhead console to the OFF
position. The power sliding door cannot be opened from the rear seat
when both this feature and the child lock are engaged.
If you want to open the sliding door when the child safety lock is on:
²Unlock the sliding door and open the door from the outside.
²If you have the optional power sliding door, press the right or left
hand control on the overhead console to open the door.
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These
include:
²utility compartment
²compact disc changer (if equipped)
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POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT (IF EQUIPPED)
To install floor mats that have a retention post:
Position the floor mat so that the
eyelet is over the pointed end of the
retention post and rotate forward to
lock in. Make sure that the mat does
not interfere with the operation of
the accelerator or the brake pedal.
To remove the floor mat, reverse the
installation procedure.
To install floor mats that have a screw in retainer:
1. Move the driver's seat to the most rearward position
2. Position the driver's side floor mat with the rear of the mat against left
(outboard) front edge of seat track mounting bracket.
3. Use a screwdriver to screw locator post into vehicle carpeting. Exert
pressure while turning to pierce the carpeting.
When installed properly, the locator will not screw down tightly, but will
rotate freely.
Use only Ford original Equipment floor mats. Do not stack multiple floor
mats over the Ford original equipment floor mats as they are not
positively retained.
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
The remote entry system allows you to:
²lock or unlock all vehicle doors and liftgate without a key.
²unlock/open a RH power sliding door and/or LH power sliding door (if
equipped).
²activate the personal alarm.
²arm and disarm the perimeter anti-theft system (if equipped).
The lock/unlock and power sliding door features will operate with the
vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral) and the ignition in the OFF, ACC or
RUN positions. The panic control feature only operates with the ignition
in the OFF position.
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Unlocking the doors
²3±button remote
²4±button remote
²5±button remote
Press this control to unlock the driver door and disarm the anti-theft
system (if equipped). The interior lamps will illuminate.
Press the control again within three seconds to unlock all doors and
liftgate. If the control is pressed a third time within three seconds, the
vehicle will chirp the horn once if all doors/hood are closed or twice if
any door/hood is open.
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Opening power sliding doors
²4±button remote
²5±button remote
Press this control twice within three seconds to open the power sliding
door (if equipped). The interior lamps will illuminate. Press this control
another two times within three seconds to close the power sliding door
and turn off the interior lights.
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Locking the doors
²3±button remote
²4±button remote
²5±button remote
Press this control to lock all doors and liftgate, turn off the interior lights
(if they were on) and arm the perimeter anti-theft system (if equipped).
To confirm doors/hood are closed and locked, press the control a second
time within three seconds. The door(s) will lock again and the horn will
chirp once.
If any of the doors are open or ajar, the horn will make two quick chirps,
reminding you to properly close all doors/hood.
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Sounding a panic alarm
²3±button remote
²4±button remote
²5±button remote
Press this control to activate the personal panic alarm.
The personal panic alarm will cycle the horn and turn signals on/off plus
illuminate the interior lights.
To deactivate the alarm, press the control again or turn the ignition to
RUN or ACC.
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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
Illuminated entry
The interior lights will illuminate when the remote entry Unlock or Panic
control is pressed with the doors closed or when unlocking or opening a
power sliding door (if equipped).
The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds or when the ignition
is turned to the RUN position. The panel dimmer control mustnotbe
set to the OFF position for the illuminated entry to operate.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
²they have been turned on with the instrument panel dimmer control
or
²any door is open.
The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the
last door is closed even if the panel dimmer control is left on.
Illuminated exit
The interior lights will illuminate when the key is removed from the
ignition. When the headlamp control is on the ªsleeping baby modeº, only
the lower interior lights will illuminate.
The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds or when the driver's
door is opened. The panel dimmer control mustnotbe set to the OFF
position for the illuminated entry to operate.
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