Starting Your Windstar - Ford 1996 Windstar Manual

Starting Your Windstar

Ignition
Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
The ignition positions
ACCESSORY allows you to operate some of your vehicle's
electrical accessories while the engine is not running. For
example, you can use ACCESSORY to turn on the radio or
windshield wipers without starting the engine.
LOCK locks the steering wheel and the gearshift lever.
OFF allows you to shut off the engine and all accessories
without locking the steering wheel, or the gearshift lever.
ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning lights to make
sure they work before you start the engine. The key returns to
the ON position once the engine is started and remains in this
position while the engine runs.
START cranks the engine. Release the key once the engine starts
so that you don't damage the starter. The key should return to
the ON position when you release it. The START position also
allows you to test the brake warning light.
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