1998 Ford Windstar Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 219

The gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) if you can not rotate it in a clockwise direction without pulling it toward you. RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn off the ignition whenever you leave your vehicle. RWARNING Never leave your vehicle unattended while it is running. Forced Downshifts To gain extra acceleration in j (Overdrive) (when passing another vehicle) push the accelerator to the floor. The transaxle will automatically downshift to the appropriate gear (third, second or first). Vehicle Loading Information Your vehicle's load capacity is designated by weight, not volume, so you cannot necessarily use all the available space. Maximum safe vehicle weights as well as tire sizes, rim sizes and inflation pressures are specified for your vehicle at the assembly plant on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The certification label is located on the pillar in the driver's door opening. Each additional item of equipment affects how much cargo a vehicle can carry. If a vehicle is overloaded, performance will suffer and service concerns may arise. NOTE: The vehicle must not be loaded to both the front and rear GAWR because the GVWR will be exceeded. The GAWR of the front and rear axles exceed the GVWR when added together. 220