1988 FORD BRONCO Owners Manual

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[IP01520(B F )03/95]
Temperature selection
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[IP01525(B F )02/95]
The Temperature knob is the rotating knob
located at the center of the control with tapered
RED and BLUE bands surrounding most of the
knob. The wide RED part of the band (full right)
is the heat or warmer area. The wide BLUE area
(full left) is the cool or unheated temperature
area. Any position selected between full right
and full left will give a temperature between the
two extreme temperatures. The cool temperature
you select will not be cooler than the outside
temperature.
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[IP01530(B F )03/95]
HFan speed adjustment
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[IP01535(B F )05/94]
The
Hknob on the control is the fan speed
knob which controls the volume of air flow.
Rotate the
Hknob to the right to increase fan
speed and increase the amount of of air entering
the vehicle. Four fan speed positions are
available and are indicated by LO, two separate
dots and HI beside the
Hcontrol knob. The HI
position provides the most air flow.
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[IP01540(B F )03/95]
Air flow selections
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[IP01542(B F )03/95]
VENT
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[IP01545(B F )02/95]
Use VENT to bring outside air through the
instrument panel registers. You can heat the air
in this position by rotating the temperature knob
into the RED area. The air CANNOT be cooled
below the outside temperature regardless of the
temperature knob setting.
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[IP01550(B F )03/95]
FLOOR
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[IP01555(B F )05/94]
Air flow will be to the floor when FLOOR is
selected. The air can be heated by rotating the
temperature knob into the RED area.
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[IP01560(B F )03/95]
MIX
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[IP01563(B F )05/94]
SelectMIXto get air to the floor and windshield
defrosters at the same time.
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[IP01565(B F )03/95]
VDEF
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[IP01570(B F )04/95]
SelectVDEFto obtain maximum air flow to
the windshield. Rotate the temperature knob into
the RED area for the air temperature required to
defrost. Rotate the
Hknob to increase or
decrease the air flow.
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[IP01575(B F )05/94]
Operating Tips
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[IP01580(B F )02/95]
The following tips will help you to get the most
satisfaction from your heater system.
[IP01585(B F )04/95]
q
In humid weather, selectVDEF. This will
help to prevent windshield fogging. After a
few minutes, you may select another airflow
position.
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[IP01587(B F )02/95]
q
To prevent humidity buildup inside your
vehicle, always drive with the heater system
turned on.
[IP01590(B F )02/95]
q
Do not put objects under the front seats that
will interfere with the flow of air under the
seats to the back seat area of your vehicle.
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[IP01595(B F )02/95]
q
Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air
intake area at the bottom of the windshield.
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[IP03901(B F )05/94]
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Climate control knobs (heater only)
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[IP12300(B )08/93]
Rear Window Defroster
(If equipped)
(Standard in Canada)
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[IP12400(B )12/91]
The defroster for the rear window clears frost,
fog, or thin ice from both the inside and outside
of the rear window.
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[IP12550(B )04/95]
The control switch is located on the instrument
panel to the right of the steering column.
[IP12650(B )05/91]
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Rear window defroster switch
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[IP12800(B )02/95]
To defrost the rear window:
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[IP12900(B )02/95]
1. Clear any snow from the rear window.
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[IP13000(B )02/95]
2. Get in your vehicle and start the engine.
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[IP13150(B )03/95]
3. Press the switch. The indicator light should
turn on.
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[IP13300(B )02/05]
The defroster turns off automatically after
approximately 10 minutes. If the window is not
clear, turn on the defroster again. It will also
automatically shut off any time the engine is
shut off.
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[IP13400(B )03/94]
NOTE: Never use sharp instruments or
window cleaners with abrasives to
clean the inside of your rear window.
If you do, you may damage the heating
elements that are bonded to the inside
of the rear window and cause damage
to the rear window defroster.
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[IP16800(BEF )01/95]
The Interior and Exterior Lights
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[IP16900( ALL)01/95]
Turning On the Exterior Lights
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[IP17000( ALL)02/95]
To turn on your headlamps, parking lamps,
marker lamps, and tail lamps, use the headlamp
switch to the left of the steering column.
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[IP17100( ALL)06/94]
1. Pull the headlamp control knob toward you
to the first position. Parking lamps, tail
lamps and marker lamps are now on.
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[IP17200( ALL)06/94]
2. Pull the headlamp control knob toward you
to the outer position. Headlamps are now on
in addition to the above.
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[IP17250(BEF )02/95]
3. Rotate the knob when it is in an on position
to brighten or dim the instrument panel
lamps. Rotate fully counterclockwise to
operate courtesy and cargo lamps.
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[IP17260(B FM)10/92]
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Headlamp switch
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[IP17400(BEF )05/95]
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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[IP17500(BEF )05/95]
Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents
or abrasive cleaners to clean the lamps, as these
may cause scratches or crack the lamps.
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[IP17815( ALL)01/95]
Daytime Running Light System
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[IP17820( ALL)03/95]
(Canadian vehicles only)
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[IP17830( ALL)03/95]
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced
light output, when:
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[IP17835( ALL)03/95]
q
The headlamp system is in the OFF position,
and
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[IP17840( ALL)03/95]
q
The vehicle is running, and
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[IP17850( ALL)01/95]
q
The vehicle has a fully released parking
brake.
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[IP17875( ALL)01/95]
NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker
when the vehicle is turned on or off.
This is a normal condition.
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[IP17890(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
will not illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps
at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
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[IP17900(BEF )03/95]
Lighting Up the Instrument Panel and the
Interior of Your Vehicle
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[IP18000(BEF )03/95]
The instrument panel lights can be turned on by
pulling the headlamp switch toward you to
either the first or outer position. You can
brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by
rotating the headlamp switch knob.
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[IP18400(BEF )03/95]
Cargo, Courtesy and Dome Lamps
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[IP18700(BE )12/91]
Rear cargo lamps, equipped with an
ON/OFF/DOOR switch will light when the
doors are closed and the switch is in the ON
position.
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[IP19000(BE )05/95]
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Rear cargo lamp with rear headliner
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[IP19175(B F )05/90]
The interior/courtesy lamp is automatically
turned on when the driver or passenger door is
opened. Turning the headlamp switch fully
counterclockwise will operate the interior lamp
when the doors are closed.
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[IP19185(B F )05/95]
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Interior/Courtesy lamp
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[IP19190(B F )05/95]
Combination Cargo and High-Mount
Brakelamp
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[IP19200(B F )05/95]
The combination cargo/high-mount brakelamp is
located outside the vehicle, directly over the rear
window. Use the headlamp control switch to
turn on the cargo lamp and interior courtesy
lights.
[IP19375(B )07/93]
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Cargo/High-mount brakelamp
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[IP19400(B F )05/91]
RWARNING
Do not drive your vehicle with the
cargo/courtesy light on. Showing a white
light to the rear while driving on public
roads is illegal in some places.
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[IP19705(B F )07/94]
Turning On the Dome/Map Reading
Lamps (If equipped)
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[IP19805(B F )07/94]
The map lamps are located inside the dome light
assembly, on each side of the dome light. Each
lamp has its own switch.
[IP19820(B )03/93]
If you have the Bronco Eddie Bauer, the map
lamps are located in the overhead console. Each
lamp has its own switch.
[IP19885(B )05/94]
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Map lamps Ð Eddie Bauer only
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[IP19900(B F )05/94]
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Map lamps
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