2001 FORD WINDSTAR light

Operating TravelNoteT
TravelNotetrecords and stores messages for up to three minutes in total
length with simple controls. When you get an idea or remember
something important while you're driving, you don't have to try to
scribble it down or pull off the side of the road. All you have to do is
push a button and begin speaking.
To record a message:
1. Press and release theREC
buttonone timeto start recording.
(An audible tone will sound,
confirming the onset of recording).
2. Press and release theREC
buttona second timeto end
recording. (An audible tone will sound again, confirming the end of
recording and the red indicator light will turn off.)
3. While a message is being recorded, the indicator light will be a solid
red.
4. If the message exceeds the available memory space, two tones will
sound, the indicator light will flash amber and recording will end.
The indicator light will flash amber and an ªerrorº tone will sound if the
RECbutton is pressed when memory is full.
To play a message:
1. Press and release thePLAY
button to play the message.
2. Press and hold thePLAYbutton
to hear all the messages in
consecutive order starting with the
most recent.
3. If thePLAYbutton is pressed while a message is being listened to,
TravelNote will skip to the beginning of the next message.
4. During allPLAYfunctions, the indicator light will be a solid green.
The indicator light will flash amber and an ªerrorº tone will sound if the
PLAYbutton is pressed but no message is currently in memory.
REC DEL PLAY
REC DEL PLAY
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To delete a message:
1. Press and release theDELbutton
while listening to a message or
shortly after. The indicator light will
flash green twice.
2. To delete all recorded messages,
simultaneously press and release the
PLAYandRECbuttons at the same time. The indicator light will flash
green twice.
If theDELbutton is inadvertently pressed or the time allotted (five
seconds) has passed, the indicator light will flash amber and an ªerrorº
tone will sound.
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.
REC DEL PLAY
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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.
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.
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Power Sliding Door (if equipped)
The overhead console consists of
the Power Sliding Door (PSD)
ON/OFF control (with indicator
light) and the right and left hand
side PSD control(s).
With this option, you can open and close the sliding door(s) with the
controls inside your vehicle. With the remote keyless entry system, you
can also operate the PSD with the remote transmitter. Refer toRemote
Entry Systemin this chapter.
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.
OFFON SLIDING DOOR
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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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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. 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
²structures around the vehicle
²other vehicles parked next to the vehicle
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