Table Of Contents - Ford 2001 Windstar Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Icons2
Introduction2
Breaking-In Your Vehicle3
Vehicle Symbol Glossary4
Instrumentation6
Warning Lights And Chimes8
Low Fuel8
Charging System8
Traction Control Active8
Traction Control Off Light9
Safety Belt9
Anti-Theft System9
Turn Signal9
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)10
Air Bag Readiness10
Engine Oil Pressure10
Brake System Warning10
O/D Off11
Check Engine11
What You Should Do If The Check Engine Light Illuminates11
Light Is Blinking12
Check Fuel Cap12
Door Ajar13
Bulb Warning13
Low Washer Fluid13
Low Tire Warning13
Gauges14
Belt Minder Chime14
Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) Warning Chime14
Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime14
Fuel Gauge15
Tachometer15
Speedometer15
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge16
Odometer16
Trip Odometer16
Message Center17
Selectable Features17
Info Menu17
Setup Menu17
Language18
Units (English/Metric)18
System Check18
Single/Dual Display Mode19
System Warnings19
Compass Display24
Compass Zone/Calibration Adjustment24
Fuel Econ Avg26
Dist To Empty (Dte)27
Trip Elapsed Drive Time27
Display On/Off27
Controls And Features28
Headlamp Control28
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)28
High Beams28
Panel Dimmer Control29
Flash To Pass29
Battery Saver29
Autolamp Control30
Climate Control System30
Manual Heating System30
Fan Speed Control30
Temperature Control31
Mode Selector Control31
Operating Tips31
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System33
Cooling Your Vehicle With Outside Air36
Rear Passenger Compartment Climate Control System38
Rear Window Defroster40
Using Your Audio System40
Am/Fm Stereo40
Volume/Power Control41
Am/Fm Select41
Am/Fm Select In Radio Mode41
Tune Adjust In Radio Mode41
Seek Function In Radio Mode42
Radio Station Memory Preset42
Setting Memory Preset Stations42
Bass Adjust42
Treble Adjust43
Speaker Balance Adjust43
Speaker Fade Adjust43
Setting The Clock43
Am/Fm Stereo/Cassette (Cd Changer Compatible)45
Am/Fm Select In Tape Mode46
Am/Fm Select In Cd Changer Mode46
Tune Adjust For Cd Changer47
Seek Function For Cd Changer47
Scan Function47
Scan Function In Radio Mode48
Scan Function In Cd Changer Mode48
Tape Select49
Automatic Music Search50
Cd Changer Select50
Rewind50
Fast Forward51
Compression Feature51
Shuffle Feature51
Tape Direction Select51
Eject Function52
Dolby Noise Reduction52
Premium Am/Fm Stereo/Cassette/Single Cd53
Starting Autoset Memory Preset58
Tape/Cd Select60
Compression Adjust61
Mute Mode63
Rear Seat Controls63
Adjusting The Volume64
Using Headphones/Personal Audio System64
Media Select64
Memory Preset Control65
Seek Function65
Premium Am/Fm Stereo In Dash Six Cd Radio65
Autostore68
Starting Autostore69
Cd Select69
Display Description70
Load70
Auto Load70
Eject71
Auto Eject71
Cleaning Cassette Player77
Cassette And Cassette Player Care77
Radio Frequency Information77
Radio Reception Factors77
Reverse Sensing System78
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals80
Traction Control81
Positions Of The Ignition81
Speed Control81
To Turn Speed Control On82
To Turn Speed Control Off82
To Set A Speed82
To Set A Higher Set Speed83
To Set A Lower Set Speed83
Turn Signal Control84
To Disengage Speed Control84
To Return To A Previously Set Speed84
Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls85
Mist Function85
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Controls85
Overdrive Control86
Activating Overdrive86
Deactivating Overdrive86
Tilt Steering Wheel87
Hazard Flasher87
Power Windows88
One Touch Down88
Accessory Delay89
Power Vent Windows89
Power Side View Mirrors89
Heated Outside Mirrors90
Signal Mirrors90
Fold-Away Mirrors90
Power Door Locks91
Memory Lock91
Smart Locks91
Childproof Door Locks91
Memory Seats/Rearview Mirrors/Adjustable Pedals92
Automatic Dimming Inside Rear View Mirror92
Illuminated Visor Mirror93
Homelink Universal Transceiver With Travelnote93
Programming94
Canadian Programming94
Operating The Homelink Universal Transceiver95
Rolling Code Programming95
Erasing Homelink Buttons96
Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button96
Operating Travelnote97
Interior Lamps98
Dome Lamps98
Overhead Console99
Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps99
Rear Dome Lamp99
Forward Storage Bins And Conversation Mirror99
Installing A Garage Door Opener100
Map Lamps101
Power Sliding Door101
Opening The Psd102
Closing The Psd102
Safety/Obstructions103
Resetting The Psd103
Center Console104
Sliding Door Child Safety Lock104
Autovision Entertainment System104
Positive Retention Floor Mat105
Remote Entry System105
To Install Floor Mats That Have A Retention Post105
To Install Floor Mats That Have A Screw In Retainer105
Unlocking The Doors106
Opening Power Sliding Doors107
Locking The Doors108
Sounding A Panic Alarm109
Illuminated Entry110
Illuminated Exit110
Replacing The Battery110
Replacing Lost Transmitters111
Reprogramming Transmitters112
Memory Seat/Mirrors/Adjustable Pedal Feature112
Activating/Deactivating The Memory Feature On Your Remote Transmitter113
Autolock113
Relock113
Keyless Entry System114
Deactivating/Activating The Autolock Feature114
Deactivating/Activating The Illuminated Exit Feature114
Programming Your Own Personal Entry Code114
Unlocking The Doors With The Keyless Entry System115
Locking The Doors With The Keyless Entry System115
Activating/Deactivating Autolock With The Keyless Entry System115
Perimeter Alarm System116
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System116
Arming The System116
Disarming The System116
Automatic Arming117
Automatic Disarming117
Key Information117
Programming Spare Keys119
Auxiliary Power Point120
Liftgate120
Cargo Area Features121
Cargo Net121
Utility Hooks121
Seating And Safety Restraints122
Adjustable Head Restraints122
Adjusting The Front Manual Seat122
Adjusting The Power Seats123
Heated Seats124
Using The Power Lumbar Support125
Rear Seats125
Head Restraints125
Seat Mounted Cup Holders126
Adjusting Rear Seats127
Accessing The 3Rd Row Seat128
Bench Seat Or Bucket Console Seat129
To Remove The Seats129
To Install The Seat131
Bucket Seats132
To Remove The Seat(S)132
Safety Restraints133
To Install The Seat(S)133
Personal Safety System133
How Does The Personal Safety System Work?134
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Air Bag Supplemental Restraints134
Front Crash Severity Sensor135
Driver's Seat Position Sensor135
Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor (Ocs)135
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors136
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners136
Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors136
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational136
Safety Belt Precautions137
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts138
Safety Belts With Locking Cinch Tongue139
How To Fasten The Cinch Tongue140
Energy Management Feature140
Adjusting The Center Lap Belt141
Safety Belt Height Adjustment142
Safety Belt Extension Assembly142
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime142
Conditions Of Operation143
Belt Minder143
One Time Disable145
Deactivating/Activating The Belt Minder Feature145
Safety Belt Maintenance146
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System147
Important Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) Precautions148
Children And Air Bags149
Determining If The System Is Operational150
How Does The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Work?150
Side Air Bag System152
How Does The Side Air Bag System Work?153
Safety Restraints For Children154
Disposal Of Air Bags And Air Bag Equipped Vehicles154
Important Child Restraint Precautions154
Children And Safety Belts155
Safety Seats For Children156
Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats156
Installing Child Safety Seats In The Lap Belt Seating Positions159
Tether Anchorage Hardware160
Front Passenger Seating Position (Manual Adjusting Seats Only)161
Rear Seating Positions163
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle166
Important Safety Precautions166
Starting166
Starting The Engine168
Using The Engine Block Heater168
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes169
Important Ventilating Information169
Driving170
Brakes170
Abs Warning Lamp171
Using Abs171
Parking Brake171
Advancetrac Stability Enhancement System173
Steering176
Automatic Transaxle Operation176
Brake-Shift Interlock176
Understanding Gearshift Positions178
When To Use (Overdrive) Or Press The O/D Off Switch180
Driving Through Water181
Vehicle Loading181
Calculating The Load Your Vehicle Can Carry/Tow183
Trailer Towing183
Preparing To Tow184
Hitches184
Safety Chains185
Trailer Brakes185
Trailer Lamps185
Driving While You Tow186
Servicing After Towing186
Trailer Towing Tips186
Recreational Towing186
Luggage Rack187
All Front Wheel Drive (Fwd) Vehicles187
Roadside Emergencies188
Getting Roadside Assistance188
Using Roadside Assistance188
Resetting The Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch189
Fuses190
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color191
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel191
Power Distribution Box195
High-Current Fuses196
Changing The Tires199
Temporary Spare Tire Information199
Location Of The Spare Tire And Tools200
Removing The Jack And Tools200
Removing The Spare Tire200
Stowing The Spare Or Flat Tire201
Tire Change Procedure202
Jump Starting205
Preparing Your Vehicle205
Connecting The Jumper Cables206
Removing The Jumper Cables208
Wrecker Towing210
Maintenance And Care212
Service Recommendations212
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle212
Working With The Engine Off212
Opening The Hood213
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment214
Checking The Engine Oil215
Adding Engine Oil216
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations217
Checking And Adding Brake Fluid218
Windshield Washer Fluid219
Checking And Adding Washer Fluid219
Checking And Adding Washer Fluid For The Liftgate219
Checking Engine Coolant219
Adding Engine Coolant221
Recycled Engine Coolant222
Coolant Refill Capacity223
Severe Climates223
Checking And Adding Power Steering Fluid224
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid225
Low Fluid Level226
Correct Fluid Level226
High Fluid Level226
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels226
Cabin Air Filter227
Battery230
Windshield Wiper Blades232
Checking The Wiper Blades233
Changing The Wiper Blades233
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading234
Treadwear234
Traction Aa A B C234
Servicing Your Tires235
Temperature A B C235
Checking The Tire Pressure236
Tire Rotation237
Replacing The Tires237
Snow Tires And Chains238
What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels239
Fuel Filler Cap241
Choosing The Right Fuel242
Octane Recommendations242
Fuel Quality242
Cleaner Air243
Running Out Of Fuel243
Fuel Filter243
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy244
Measuring Techniques244
Filling The Tank244
Calculating Fuel Economy245
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits245
Habits245
Maintenance246
Conditions246
Emission Control System247
Epa Window Sticker247
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing248
Replacing Exterior Bulbs249
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs249
Replacing Front Parking/Turn Signal Bulbs251
Replacing Tail Lamp/Backup/Turn Lamp Bulbs251
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs252
Replacing High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs252
Aiming The Headlamps253
Using The Right Bulbs253
Vertical Aim Adjustment254
Cleaning And Caring For Your Vehicle255
Washing Your Vehicle255
Underbody255
Waxing Your Vehicle256
Repairing Paint Chips256
Cleaning The Wheels256
Cleaning Non-Painted Plastic Exterior Parts256
Cleaning Mirrors257
Cleaning The Exterior Lamps257
Cleaning The Wiper Blades, Windshield And Rear Window257
Cleaning The Engine257
Cleaning The Instrument Panel258
Cleaning The Instrument Cluster Lens258
Cleaning The Overhead Console258
Cleaning Seats Equipped With Side Air Bags259
Woodtone Trim259
Inside Windows259
Cleaning And Maintaining The Safety Belts259
Cleaning The Interior Fabric260
Capacities And Specifications261
Motorcraft Part Numbers261
Refill Capacities262
Lubricant Specifications263
Engine Data265
Vehicle Dimensions265
Identifying Your Vehicle266
Certification Label266
Vehicle Identification Number267
Engine Number267
Customer Assistance268
Oral Presentations273
Making A Decision273
Utilizing The Mediation/Arbitration Program274
Vehicle Security276
Reporting Safety Defects280
Index281
Filling Station Information288