2001 FORD WINDSTAR remote control

POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)
Press control to unlock all doors.
Press control to lock all doors.
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
sliding doors cannot be opened from
the inside. The doors can be opened
from the outside when the doors are
unlocked.
The childproof locks are located on
front edge of each sliding 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.
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MEMORY SEATS/REARVIEW MIRRORS/ADJUSTABLE PEDALS
(IF EQUIPPED)
This system allows automatic
positioning of the driver seat,
outside rearview mirrors, and
adjustable pedals to two
programmable positions.
The memory seat control is located
on the driver door.
²To program position one, move
the driver seat to the desired
position using the seat controls.
Press the SET control. The SET control indicator light will briefly
illuminate. While the light is illuminated, press control 1.
²To program position two, repeat the previous procedure using control
2.
A position can only be recalled when the transmission gearshift is in
Park. A memory seat position may be programmed at any time.
The memory seat positions are also recalled when you press your remote
entry transmitter UNLOCK control.
To program the memory seat to remote entry transmitter, refer to
Remote entry systemin theControls and features chapter.
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.
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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 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.
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.
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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
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.
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 features will operate with the vehicle in P (Park) or N
(Neutral) and the ignition in the OFF, ACC or RUN positions. The power
sliding door feature will operate with the vehicle in P (Park) 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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