2000 FORD WINDSTAR Owners Manual

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.
If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL key fobs(remote entry transmitters) are brought to the
dealership, to aid in troubleshooting.
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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.
Replacing the battery
The remote transmitter is powered by one coin type three-volt lithium
battery CR2032 or equivalent. Typical operating range will allow you to
be up to 10 meters (33 feet) away from your vehicle. A decrease in
operating range can be caused by:
²weather conditions
²nearby radio towers
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²structures around the vehicle
²other vehicles parked next to the vehicle
To replace the battery:
1. Twist a thin coin between the two
halves of the transmitter near the
key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE
FRONT PART OF THE
TRANSMITTER APART.
2. Place the positive (+) side of new
battery in the same orientation.
Refer to the diagram inside the
transmitter unit.
3. Snap the two halves back
together.
Replacement of the battery willnotcause the remote transmitter to
become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter should
operate normally after battery replacement.
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Replacing lost transmitters
²3±button remote
²4±button remote
²5±button remote
If a transmitter has been lost or if you would like to purchase additional
transmitters for your vehicle (up to four may be programmed into
memory), takeallyour vehicle's transmitters to your dealer or perform
the reprogramming procedure yourself. It will be necessary to reprogram
allthe transmitters to the vehicle at the same time while performing this
procedure.
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