1996 FORD ASPIRE Owners Manual

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left), window fogging can occur.Use the
recirculate position only to improve air
conditioning performance when fresh air cooling
is inadequate, or for short periods to try to keep
out odors from the outside.
[IP03050(ALL)07/93]
NOTE: Do not use the recirculate position
when window fogging occurs.
[IP03100(ALL)05/93]
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Air door control lever
[IP03200(ALL)01/92]
Temperature control lever
[IP03300(ALL)08/91]
The air temperature can be adjusted by moving
the lever into the red area for warm air or into
the blue area for unheated air.
[IP03350(ALL)05/93]
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Temperature control lever
[IP03400(ALL)01/89]
Fan
[IP03550(ALL)07/95]
HFan speed can be controlled by turning the
fan speed control knob from OFF through 3
(high speed).
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Turning On the Heat
[IP03675(ALL)08/91]
1. Move the temperature control lever all the
way into the red area.
[IP03700(ALL)07/95]
2. Move the function selector lever to direct air
to the floorR.
[IP03725(ALL)07/95]
3. Leave the air door control lever in the fresh
air positionNor the windows may fog
up in cold weather.
[IP03750(ALL)07/95]
4. Set the fan speed
Hto the desired speed.
[IP03775(ALL)02/95]
As the interior warms up, select a slower fan
speed or move the temperature control lever
toward the blue area to keep a comfortable
setting.
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[IP04300(ALL)01/89]
Defrosting the Windshield and Side
Windows
[IP04350(ALL)02/95]
1. Set the temperature control lever all the way
to the right in the red area.
[IP04375(ALL)07/95]
2. Set the function selector lever to theV
(defrost) position.
[IP04400(ALL)07/95]
3. Set the air door control lever to the right
N(fresh air) position.
[IP04450(ALL)07/95]
4. Set the
H(fan speed) to the highest speed.
The fan speed can be adjusted to maintain
fog free windows after they are cleared.
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[IP04700(ALL)01/89]
Heating and Defrosting at the Same Time
[IP04750(ALL)08/91]
1. Set the desired temperature and fan speed.
[IP04800(ALL)07/95]
2. Move the function selector lever to theS
(mix) position and move the air door control
lever to the right.
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[IP05200(ALL)01/94]
Ventilating Your Vehicle With Outside Air
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[IP05300(ALL)06/95]
On mild days, you may want to ventilate your
vehicle with outside air. To open the vents:
[IP05400(ALL)07/95]
1. Move the function selector lever to theQ
(panel) position.
[IP05500(ALL)07/95]
2. Move the air door control lever to theN
(fresh air) position.
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[IP05600(ALL)07/95]
3. Set the fan
Hspeed as desired.
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[IP05800(ALL)12/91]
Tips for Controlling the Temperature in
Your Vehicle
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[IP05900(ALL)03/94]
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To vary the temperature inside your vehicle,
move the temperature selector toward the red
area for warmer air and toward the blue area
for cooler air.
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[IP06000(ALL)03/94]
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If you drive with the fan off and the
windows closed, the windows may fog up.
To prevent fogging:
[IP06100(ALL)07/95]
1. Set the function selector lever to theV
(defrost) position.
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[IP06200(ALL)01/89]
2. Set the desired temperature.
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[IP06300(ALL)07/95]
3. Set the desired
Hspeed.
[IP06350(ALL)07/95]
4. Always use theN(fresh air) setting on
the air door control lever.
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[IP06400(ALL)12/91]
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Do not put objects under the front seats that
will interfere with the flow of air to the back
seats.
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[IP06500(ALL)12/03]
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Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the
area below the windshield on the outside of
your vehicle. They could block the air intake.
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Air Conditioning System (If equipped)
[IP06700(ALL)08/91]
Air distribution is controlled the same way as in
the heater system described above.
[IP06800(ALL)02/92]
The air conditioner switch is located on the
climate control panel. To turn on the air
conditioner, push the A/C button. An indicator
light will come on. To turn off the air
conditioner, push the button again. The fan must
also be on for the A/C to operate.
[IP07100(ALL)09/93]
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Air conditioning system control panel
[IP07200(ALL)08/91]
To get maximum cooling from the air
conditioner:
[IP07225(ALL)07/95]
1. Move the function selector lever to theQ
(panel) position.
[IP07250(ALL)08/91]
2. Set the temperature control lever all the way
to the blue area.
[IP07275(ALL)07/95]
3. Close the air door by moving the air door
control lever to theM(recirculate)
position.
[IP07300(ALL)08/91]
4. Push the A/C button.
[IP07325(ALL)07/95]
5. Set the
Hspeed on its highest setting.
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NORM A/C
[IP07850(ALL)11/91]
When maximum air conditioning is not needed,
using outside air instead of recirculated air can
be quieter, but it is less efficient. To cool your
car with outside air:
[IP07900(ALL)07/95]
1. Move the function selector lever to theQ
(panel) position.
[IP07925(ALL)07/95]
2. Set the air door control lever to theN
(fresh air) position.
[IP07950(ALL)08/91]
3. Set the temperature control lever all the way
in the blue area.
[IP07975(ALL)08/91]
4. Push the A/C button.
[IP08000(ALL)08/91]
5. Set the
Hspeed as desired.
[IP08400(ALL)07/95]
Defrosting the windshield
[IP08450(ALL)07/95]
You can clear a fogged windshield more quickly
by pushing the A/C button to the ON position
after completing steps 1 through 3 of the
Defrosting the Windshield and Side Windows. After
the windshield is clear, push the A/C button off.
[IP09000(ALL)01/95]
Tips for Better Fuel Economy
[IP09100(ALL)07/95]
On mild days, ventilate with outside air. You
will get better fuel economy without using the
air conditioning.
[IP09200(ALL)07/95]
On hot days, close the air doorMwhen using
the air conditioner. The air conditioner works
harder to cool outside air than recirculated air.
[IP13100(ALL)01/95]
Air Conditioning Operation
[IP13250(ALL)01/94]
If your vehicle has been parked with the
windows closed during hot weather, drive for a
few minutes with the windows open and the air
conditioner on. This forces most of the warm air
out of the vehicle.
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Sometimes you may notice slight engine surging
if you have the air conditioner on. This is
normal, as the system is designed to cycle the
compressor on and off to maintain desired
cooling. The reduced compressor operation
should benefit fuel economy.
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[IP13700(ALL)01/95]
On some vehicles with air conditioning,
wide-open throttle acceleration will temporarily
cut off the air conditioning.
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[IP13800(ALL)01/95]
Since the air conditioner removes a lot of
moisture from the air during operation, it is
normal for water to drip on the pavement under
the air conditioner drain after you have stopped
the vehicle.
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[IP13850(ALL)02/91]
Engine Idle Speed Control System
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[IP13875(ALL)02/91]
Genuine Ford air conditioning (either
factory-installed or dealer-installed) has an
engine idle speed control system that
compensates for engine speed loss that may
occur when the air conditioning compressor is
running. This idle speed control holds the engine
idle essentially constant, regardless of whether
the air conditioning system is on or off.
[IP13885(ALL)07/93]
If an aftermarket air conditioner is installed, an
engine idle speed control system must be
installed. Otherwise, the engine may not operate
satisfactorily at idle speed and low engine speed,
or the engine may stall.
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Rear Window Defroster (If equipped)
[IP14150(ALL)05/93]
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Rear window defroster switch
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[IP14250(ALL)12/91]
The defroster for the rear window clears frost,
fog, or thin ice from both the inside and outside
of the rear window.
[IP14700(ALL)07/95]
To operate the defroster, push theV(defroster)
switch on the instrument panel to the right of
the steering wheel. The indicator light on the
instrument cluster comes on. When the window
is clear, push the defroster switch again to turn
it off.
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[IP14900(ALL)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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[IP17700(ALL)01/92]
Interior Lights
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[IP20500(ALL)01/95]
Lighting Up the Interior and Instrument
Panel
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[IP20600(ALL)01/92]
With the parking lamps or headlamps on, the
brightness of the instrument panel lighting can
be adjusted.
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[IP20700(ALL)09/93]
To brighten or dim the instrument panel
lighting, rotate the dimmer control thumbwheel
as desired.
[IP20850(ALL)09/93]
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Dimmer control thumbwheel
[IP20900(ALL)09/93]
The dimmer control thumbwheel is located to
the right of the steering wheel on the instrument
panel.
[IP21800(ALL)05/93]
Interior Courtesy Lamp
[IP22500(ALL)07/95]
Your vehicle is equipped with an interior
courtesy lamp with a three-position switch.
[IP22600(ALL)05/95]
q
OFF-light will not turn on
[IP22700(ALL)05/95]
q
DOOR-light will turn on when the door is
open
[IP22800(ALL)05/95]
q
ON-light is always on in this position
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