1999 FORD WINDSTAR ignition

INTERIOR LAMPS
Dome lamps (if equipped)
The front dome lamp is located overhead between the driver and
passenger seats.
The dome lamp will stay on if the
control is moved to the passenger
side position. When the control is in
the middle position, the lamp will
only come on when a door is
opened. If the control is moved to
the driver's side position, the lamp
will not come on at all.
The dome lamp will illuminate whenever a front door is opened. If either
front door has been opened from the outside, the lamp will remain on for
15 seconds after the door is shut. If any other door has been opened
from the inside, the lamp will shut off immediately after the door is
closed.
Rear courtesy/reading lamps (if equipped)
The courtesy lamp lights can be
turned on with rocker switch at any
time.
Rear dome lamp
The dome lamp lights when:
²any door is opened.
²the instrument panel dimmer
switch is held up until the
courtesy lamps come on.
²any of the remote entry controls
are pressed and the ignition is
OFF.
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With the ignition key in the ACC or ON position, the rear dome lamp can
be turned ON or OFF by sliding the control.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
The appearance of your vehicle's overhead console will vary according to
your option package.
Forward storage bins and conversation mirror (if equipped)
The storage compartments may be
used to store sunglasses or similar
objects. The conversation mirror
allows the driver to view the rear
seating area. This does not replace
your rear view mirror. Refer to
Power Sliding Doors (PSD)
(if equipped)in this chapter for
operation of doors.
Installing a garage door opener (if equipped)
The storage compartment can be converted to accommodate a variety of
aftermarket garage door openers:
²Remove the storage clip from the
aftermarket transmitter.
²Place Velcroyhook onto side of
aftermarket transmitter opposite
of actuator control.
²Place the transmitter into storage
compartment, control down.
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The PSD feature has control(s)
accessible by passengers in the
second row seating positions. The
control(s) are located on the trim
panel in front of the sliding door.
Press and release the control to
open the PSD on that side of the
vehicle.
Press the left side of the ON/OFF control in the overhead console to turn
off the PSD. This prevents opening the PSD using the rear seat
control(s) or the handle; but the door(s) can be opened manually with
the handle. The controls in the overhead console for right or left side
and the Remote Entry System will remain functional with the system
shut OFF
The sliding door must be unlocked for it to operate. The key does not
have to be in the ignition. To help avoid accidental operation of the
Power Sliding Door, disable the PSD second row passenger controls by
pushing the overhead console control to OFF. When the key is in the
ignition in RUN, the PSD will only open if the transaxle is in PARK (P).
The transaxle does not have to be in PARK (P) to close the door.
Opening the PSD
With the ON/OFF control in the ON position, either sliding door can be
opened 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 pulling the inside or outside sliding door handle and release
The door will open fully using these options.
With the ON/OFF control in the OFF position, either sliding door can be
opened by pulling the inside or outside handle and sliding the door all
the way back manually.
The left hand PSD will not open (manually or power) if the fuel door is
open regardless of the ON/OFF control position.
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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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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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Reprogramming transmitters
To reprogram the transmitters yourself, place the key in the ignition and
turn from OFF to ON eight times in rapid succession (within 10 seconds)
ending in the ON position. After doors lock/unlock, press any control on
all transmitters (up to four). With each control press of the transmitters,
the door should cycle (lock/unlock) to confirm programming. When
completed, turn the ignition to OFF. The door locks should cycle
(lock/unlock) one last time to confirm completion of programming.
Autolock (if equipped)
This feature automatically locks all doors when:
²all vehicle doors are closed
²the ignition is in the RUN/START position
²you shift into or through R (Reverse)
Relock
The autolock feature repeats when:
²the ignition is in the RUN/START position
²the vehicle speed is below 5 km/h (3 mph) and any door is opened
then closed
²the vehicle speed exceeds 5 km/h (3 mph)
Deactivating/activating the autolock feature
The autolock/relock feature can be turned off by your dealer.
Deactivating/activating the illuminated exit feature
The illuminated exit feature can be turned off by your dealer.
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The perimeter anti-theft system will help prevent your vehicle from
unauthorized entry.
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