1997 Ford Windstar Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 144

Controls and Features Illuminated Entry System (If equipped) This system will provide illumination of the vehicle's interior courtesy lamps when either outside front door handle is pulled or when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door or sound the personal alarm. The system will automatically turn off after approximately 25 seconds or when the ignition is turned to the RUN or ACC position. NOTE: The illuminated entry timer will not turn off the courtesy lamps if they have been turned on by the door and or dimmer switch. Autolock The Autolock feature is part of your remote entry system and is enabled at the factory. With the Autolock feature enabled, all of the doors will automatically lock when: s the vehicle doors and liftgate are closed s the ignition key is turned to the ON position s the brake pedal is pressed s you shift through R (Reverse) s one second has elapsed after the brake pedal is released The Autolock feature will repeat when: s a door is opened and then all doors and the liftgate are closed s one second has elapsed after the brake pedal is released On vehicles with Keyless Entry, you can deactivate the system by using the buttons for the keyless entry system if you do not want to use the Autolock feature. 143