2002 Ford Windstar Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 83

Driver Controls 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. Opening the PSD With the ON/OFF control in the ON position, either sliding door can be opened by: • operating the remote transmitter. Refer to Remote Entry System in the Locks and security chapter. • pushing and releasing the overhead console right hand or left hand control • pushing and releasing the right hand or left hand second row passenger control • manually 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: • operating the remote transmitter. Refer to Remote Entry System in the Locks and security chapter. • pushing and releasing the overhead console right hand or left hand control • pushing and releasing the right hand or left hand second row passenger control • manually 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. 83