1999 FORD WINDSTAR roof

Memory lock
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.
Smart locks
With the key in the ignition, in any switch position, and either the
driver's or passenger's door open, the doors cannot be locked using the
front door lock switches.
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS
When these locks are set, the rear
doors cannot be opened from the
inside. The rear doors can be
opened from the outside when the
doors are unlocked.
The childproof locks are located on
front edge of each rear door and
must be set separately for each
door. Setting the lock for one door will not automatically set the lock for
both doors.
Move lock control up to engage the lock. Move control down to
disengage childproof locks.
If your vehicle is equipped with Power Sliding Door(s), refer to the
Power Sliding Doorsection of this chapter for more information on how
the childproof locks operate with this system.
AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle is equipped with an inside rear view mirror which has an
auto-dimming function. The electronic day/night mirror will change from
the normal state to the non-glare state when bright lights (glare) reach
the mirror. When the mirror detects bright light from front or behind, it
will automatically adjust (darken) to minimize glare.
Do not block the sensor on the backside of the mirror since this may
impair proper mirror performance.
Controls and features
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LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED)
Maximum load is 75 kg (165 lbs) on the roof rack structure, or 45 kg
(100 lbs) on the roof panel slats, evenly distributed. If it is not possible
to distribute the load, position it as far rearward as possible. Use
adjustable tie down loops to secure the load.
To adjust the cross-bar position:
1. Loosen the thumbwheel at both
ends of the cross-bar (both
cross-bars are adjustable).
2. Slide cross-bar to the desired
location.
3. Tighten thumbwheel at both ends of the cross-bar.
To remove the cross-bar assemblyfrom the roof rack side rails:
1. Loosen the thumbwheel at both ends of the cross-bar (both cross-bars
are adjustable).
2. Slide cross-bar to the end of the rail.
3. Use a long, flat object in order to depress the tabs on both ends of the
cross-bar.
4. Slide the assemblies off the end.
To reinstall the cross-bar assemblyto the roof rack side rails:
1. Slide the cross-bar assemblies over the tabs and into the side rails.
2. Tighten thumbwheel at both ends of the cross-bar.
Driving
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Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ..............218,219,220,221
Gauges .........................................12
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................13
GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating ...............................161
Hazard flashers .........................167
Head restraints ...........105,109,110
Headlamps
aiming ........................228,229,230
bulb specifications ..................228
high beam ..............................8,26
warning chime ..........................11
Heating ........................................27
heater only system ...27,28,29,30,
31,32,33,34
rear seat controls .....................35
Hood ..........................................189
Ignition .......................................239
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................223
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................233
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................99
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............11
positions of the ignition ...........70
Lamps
autolamp system .......................27
daytime running light ...............26
headlamps .................................25
headlamps, flash to pass ..........26
instrument panel, dimming .....25
interior lamps ......................85,87
replacing bulbs .........224,226,227
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................74
Liftgate ......................................103Lights, warning and indicator
air bag ..........................................8
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..............8
anti-theft .....................................7
brake ............................................9
charging system ..........................6
door ajar ....................................10
high beam .................................11
low fuel ........................................6
low washer fluid .......................11
oil pressure .................................8
overdrive off ................................9
safety belt ...................................7
traction control off .....................7
turn signal indicator ...................7
Locks
childproof ..................................80
Lumbar support, seats ......108,109
Message center ......................14,15
system check button ...........15,16
warning messages ................16,21
Mirrors .........................................81
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................80
cleaning ...................................235
fold away ...................................79
heated ........................................79
side view mirrors (power) .......78
Motorcraft parts ........................218
Octane rating ............................217
Odometer .....................................13
Overdrive ..............................75,156
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................95
Parking brake ............................152
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................173
Power door locks ...................79,80
Power steering ..........................154
fluid, checking and
adding ...............................200,201
Index
244

Radio ...37,38,39,40,41,42,43,44,45,
46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,
55,56,57,58,59,60,61,62,63
Relays ........................................168
Remote entry system .................91
illuminated entry ............26,96,99
locking/unlocking doors .92,93,94
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................98
replacing the batteries .............97
Reverse sensing system .............67
Roof rack ...................................166
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................11
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................241
Safety defects, reporting ..........242
Safety restraints
cleaning the safety belts .......123,
124,235
extension assembly ................122
for children .............................131
lap belt ....................................121
warning light and chime ..11,122,
123
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) .............118,119,120,122
Seats ..........................................105
child safety seats ....................132
cleaning .....................233,234,235
Seats-easy access/easyout
feature .......................................106
Servicing your vehicle ..............188
Spark plugs, specifications .......236
Specification chart, lubricants .238
Speed control ..............................70
Speedometer ...............................13
Starting your vehicle .........147,149
jump starting ............182,183,185Steering wheel
tilting .........................................76
Tachometer .................................12
Tires .............................209,210,211
changing .............177,178,179,180
checking the pressure ............211
replacing ..................................212
rotating ....................................211
snow tires and chains ............213
tire grades ...............................210
treadwear ................................210
Towing ..................162,163,164,165
wrecker ....................................187
Traction control ...................69,153
active light ..................................6
Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............237
Transmission
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) ...............201,202,203
Trip odometer .............................14
Turn signal ..................................11
Universal transmitter (see
garage door opener) ....81,82,83,84
Vehicle dimensions ...................239
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................241
Vehicle loading ..........................159
Ventilating your vehicle ...........150
Warning chimes .............................6
Washer fluid ..............................196
Water, Driving through .............159
Windows ......................................77
rear wiper/washer .....................75
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and cleaning ............208
operation ...................................74
replacing wiper blades ...........209
Index
245