1996 FORD CROWN VICTORIA air conditioning

88 [IP00400( ALL)05/95]The main controls for the climate control system,
clock, and radio are on the instrument panel.
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[IP00500( ALL)05/95]
NOTE: Any cleaner or polish that increases the
gloss (shine) of the upper part of the
instrument panel should be avoided.
The dull finish in this area is to help
protect the driver from undesirable
windshield reflection.
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[IP00600( ALL)01/95]
The Climate Control Systems
[IP00700( ALL)03/91]
Your vehicle has one of two different climate
control systems. The two systems are:
[IP01200( BCGV)06/93]
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a manual heating and air conditioning system
[IP01300( GV)03/94]
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an electronic automatic temperature control
system
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[IP01400( ALL)09/89]
If you are not sure which system your vehicle
has, see the diagrams on the following pages.
% [IP10700( BCGV)08/93]
The Manual Heating and Air Conditioning
System
[IP10800( BCGV)08/93]
You can heat the inside of your vehicle, defrost
the windshield, and turn on the air conditioning
with the three knobs in the center of the
instrument panel:
[IP10900( BCGV)08/93]
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FAN
[IP11000( BCGV)08/93]
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TEMP
[IP11100( BCGV)08/93]
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SELECT
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The controls for the manual heating and air conditioning
system
[IP11400( GV)05/94]
For maximum heating, move the SELECT knob
to FLOOR, move the TEMP knob to the end of
the red range (full clockwise) and move the fan
speed to HI.
% [IP11601( GV)05/94]
To heat the interior of your vehicle and defrost
the windshield at the same time, move the
SELECT knob to MIX and select the temperature
and fan speed desired.
[IP11800( GV)05/94]
For maximum defrosting, move the SELECT
knob to DEFROSTV, move the temperature to
the end of the red range (full clockwise) and
operate the fan as necessary to provide the
volume of air required.
% [IP12000( GV)05/94]
For ventilation, move the SELECT knob to VENT
and select the temperature and blower speed
desired.
[IP12200( GV)05/94]
To cool the inside of your vehicle quickly, in
warm weather, move the SELECT knob to MAX
A/C, move the TEMP knob to the end of the
blue range (full counterclockwise) and move the
fan to HI.
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[IP19301( GV)01/95]
NORM A/C button
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[IP19400( GV)01/95]
When you push this button, you select air
conditioning using outside air. The Display
window will indicate A/C under the selected
temperature. The cooled air will flow from the
instrument panel registers. The fan speed will
continue on automatic.
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[IP19500( GV)01/95]
VENT button
[IP19600( GV)03/95]
Push this button to select outside air through the
instrument panel registers. The display window
will show the set temperature and VENT to the
lower right of the temperature. Your EATC will
heat the air if the temperature you have selected
is warmer than the outside air coming into the
vehicle. However, the air will NOT be cooled
regardless of the temperature setting. Airflow
will be from the instrument panel registers.
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[IP19700( GV)02/95]
FLOOR button
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[IP19800( GV)05/95]
Airflow will be to the floor when the FLOOR
button is pressed. The display window will
show the set temperature and FLR to the left of
the temperature. The air cannot be cooled in the
FLOOR position, only heated. Fan speed will be
automatic unless manually controlled. If you
override the fan speed and wish to return to
automatic fan control, push AUTOMATIC. Then,
again select FLOOR for airflow to the floor.
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[IP19900( GV)02/95]
FLR & DEF button
[IP20000( GV)03/95]
Push this button to get air to the floor and
windshield defrosters at the same time. The
display will show the set temperature, FLR and
the Defrost symbolVto indicate FLR-DEF has
been selected. If the outside temperature is about
50ÊF (10ÊC) andabove, the air will be
dehumidified to remove moisture. This will help
to prevent fogging in humid weather.
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Index 313
Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)..... 50,84
Accessory position on the ignition..... 37
Accessory power source,
power point outlet.......... 144
Additives, engine oil.......... 246
Air bag supplemental restraint system
description............... 17
disposal................ 24
driver air bag............. 17
indicator light........... 52,68
operation............... 20
proper seating............. 18
tone generator............. 24
wearing safety belts........... 17
Air cleaner filter, location........ 237
Air conditioning
electronic automatic temperature
control system............ 90
manual heating and air conditioning
system............... 88
Air suspension
description.............. 184
see also Rear air suspension system . . 184
Alarm, activating remote personal.... 130
Aluminum wheels............ 210
Antenna, radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 155
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 249
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 181
see also Brake............ 181
warning light............ 50,84
Ashtray(s)............... 143
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316 Index
Chime
key in ignition............. 38
safety belt............. 51,65
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing........ 280
see also fuses............. 271
Cleaning your vehicle
chrome and aluminum parts....... 6
engine compartment.......... 239
exterior................ 5
exterior lamps............ 103
fabric................ 139
headlamps.............. 103
instrument panel............ 88
instrument panel lens......... 108
interior lamps............. 107
mirrors................ 141
plastic parts.............. 6
polishing................ 6
rustproofing.............. 6
safety belts............... 17
tail lamps.............. 103
upholstery and interior trim...... 139
washing................ 5
wheels................ 266
Climate control system
air conditioning........... 88,90
electronic automatic temperature
control................ 90
heating............... 88,90
Clock.................. 108
Cold engine starting............ 40
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding......... 249
drain and flush............ 253
preparing for storage......... 295
proper solution............ 251
refill capacities............ 291
refill procedure............ 253
specifications............. 293
temperature gauge......... 58,64
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Index 321
Gearshift
automatic operation.......... 173
column-mounted........... 175
positions............... 173
shift-lock............... 174
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 189
definition.............. 188
location............... 188
H
Hazard flashers............. 113
Headlamps
autolamp system........... 104
bulb specification........... 285
checking alignment.......... 281
cleaning............... 103
daytime running lights........ 102
flashing............... 110
high beam.............. 110
replacing bulbs............ 281
turning on and off.......... 103
Head restraints............. 133
Heated mirrors............. 142
Heating
electronic automatic temperature
control system............ 90
manual heating and air
conditioning system......... 88
High beams, indicator light...... 54,66
High-mount brakelamp
description.............. 283
replacing the bulb.......... 284
Hitch................. 192
Hood
latch location............. 236
lubrication specifications........ 293
release lever............. 236
Horn.................. 114
Hoses, checking............. 250
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