1996 FORD E SERIES AUX

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[IP00500(BEF )06/95]
The Climate Control Systems
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[IP00601(BEF )12/91]
Your vehicle is equipped with a control
assembly designed to handle either a
combination A/C-Heater System or a
Heater-Only System.
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[IP00701( E )05/94]
If your vehicle has a factory installed auxiliary
system, the front control will be equipped with a
rear fan control switch. If it is a factory installed
auxiliary system with REAR A/C and REAR
HEATER functions, an auxiliary fan speed
control switch is installed in the rear of the
vehicle.
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[IP00801(BEF )10/93]
Instrument Panel Registers
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[IP00901( E )02/95]
There are four registers in the instrument panel.
Each of these registers contains a louver
assembly which can be manually adjusted to
direct airflow up, down, left and right. An
illustration of the register locations follows.
[IP01101( E )12/91]
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Instrument panel registers
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[IP01598( E )05/94]
Standard Heater
[IP01599( E )05/94]
The control for your Heater system is located at
the center of the instrument panel and will
operate only when the ignition key is turned to
the RUN position. Your Heater will heat or
ventilate your vehicle interior depending on the
Function lever position and temperature you
select. The bottom lever is the Function Selector
lever which allows you to determine where the
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Operational Air Conditioner and Heater
[IP01770( E )05/94]
The control for your Air Conditioning and
Heater system is located at the center of the
instrument panel and will operate only when the
ignition key is turned to the RUN position. Your
Air Conditioner & Heater will heat and/or cool
your vehicle interior depending on the Function
lever position and temperature you select. The
bottom lever is the Function Selector lever which
allows you to select heating or cooling and
determine where the air will be directed. The
top lever is the Temperature lever. The setting
or position of the top lever determines the
temperature of the air that flows into the
vehicle.
[IP01775( E )05/94]
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Front and Rear A/C and Heater (Main and Auxiliary
system)
[IP01780( E )05/94]
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A/C and Heater, front - Heater only, rear
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[IP04010( E )12/91]
Auxiliary Heater and Air
Conditioner (If equipped)
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[IP04020( E )03/93]
If your vehicle is equipped with a factory
installed auxiliary unit (heater or heater/air
conditioner), the front control assembly will
include separate switches for FRONT and REAR
fan control. Fan speed for front and rear systems
can be set as desired by adjusting these switches.
[IP04050( E )03/93]
In addition, on vehicles equipped with auxiliary
A/C, an auxiliary unit fan switch is located in
the headliner at a location between the front and
rear seats.
[IP04055( E )03/93]
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To control the auxiliary fan with this switch,
the rear fan switch on the front control must
be in the REAR CONTROL position.
[IP04060( E )03/93]
NOTE: The air flow from the auxiliary unit is
discharged from the headliner
registers (if so equipped) or the A/C
register (untrimmed vehicles) when
front control selector is in MAX A/C,
NORM A/C and VENT only, and from
floor registers when front control is in
FLOOR FLR/DEF and DEF only.
[IP04065( E )03/93]
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The auxiliary unit does not provide for
mixing of hot and cold air; adjustment of
temperature in the rear may be accomplished
by increasing or decreasing the rear fan
speed.
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quarter page art:0020924-ARear mounted auxiliary fan switch
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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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[RE01400( ALL)04/95]
3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of
the disabled vehicle.Make sure the vehicles
do not touch each other.Set the parking
brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the
engine cooling fan and other moving parts.
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[RE01500( ALL)03/95]
4. Check all battery terminals and remove any
excessive corrosion before you attach the
jumper cables.
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[RE01600( ALL)02/95]
5. Turn on the heater fan in both vehicles.
Turning on the fan helps protect the
electrical system from voltage surges. Turn
off all other switches and lights in both
vehicles to prevent possible damage to either
vehicle's electrical systems.
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[RE01700( ALL)05/95]
Connecting the jumper cables
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[RE01800( ALL)03/95]
1. Connect one end of the first jumper cable to
the positive (+) terminal of the discharged
battery. (You can connect either jumper cable
to the positive (+) terminal, as long as you
use the same cable for both positive
terminals.) Most jumper cables have a red
cable and a black cable. The red cable is
generally used for the positive terminals and
the black for the negative ones.
[RE01850( E )05/91]
NOTE: DO NOT jump-start your auxilliary
battery.
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[RE01900( ALL)04/95]
2. Connect the other end of the first cable to
the positive (+) terminal of the booster
battery.
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[RE02000( ALL)05/95]
3. Connect one end of the second cable to the
negative (-) terminal of the booster battery
Ð NOT to the discharged battery.
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[RE02100( ALL)04/95]
4. Connect the other end of the second cable to
a good metallic surface on the engine or
frame of the disabled vehicle.
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320above90ÊF (32ÊC).Keep the electrolyte level in
each cell up to the level indicator. Do not
overfill.
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[SV32700( ALL)02/95]
If the level gets low, you can add tap water to
the battery, provided the water isn't hard or
doesn't have a high mineral or alkali content.
However, if possible you should refill the battery
with distilled water. If the battery needs water
quite often, have the charging system checked
for a possible malfunction.
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[SV32725( ALL)03/95]
Help Us Protect Our Environment
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[SV32750( ALL)04/95]
Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that
used lead-acid batteries be returned to an
authorized recycling facility for disposal.
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[SV32775( ALL)03/95]
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Battery recycling symbol
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Auxiliary Battery (Optional Ð
Low-Maintenance)
% [SV32900( E )01/89]
Checking the fluid level
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[SV33000( E )06/95]
The Low-Maintenance Battery has removable
vent caps for checking the electrolyte level and
for adding water, if necessary. The electrolyte
level should be checked at least every 24 months
or 24,000 miles (40,000 km) in temperatures up
to 90ÊF (32ÊC) andmore often in temperatures
above90ÊF (32ÊC).Keep the electrolyte level in
each cell up to the level indicator. Do not
overfill.
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378 Index
Anti-theft system
arming the system.......... 121
description.............. 121
disarming an untriggered system.... 122
disarming a triggered system...... 122
triggering............121±122
warning light.............. 75
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) . . 262
Assistance (see Customer assistance).... 259
Audio system
(see Electronic sound system)..... 149
Automatic transaxle, fluid,
refill capacities............ 353
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic overdrive . 197, 199, 203
driving a regular automatic...... 195
fluid, adding............. 324
fluid, checking............ 323
fluid, refill capacities......... 353
fluid, specification........... 357
Axle
lubricant specifications......... 357
refill capacities............ 353
traction lok............216, 312
B
Backing up.............197, 202
Basic vehicle warranty........... 4
Battery
acid, treating emergencies . . . 244, 320±321
auxiliary battery........... 320
charging system warning light...... 74
disconnecting............. 247
how to service............ 319
jumping a disabled battery....... 243
maintenance-free........... 319
proper disposal, recycling....... 320
replacement, specifications....... 356
servicing............... 320
voltage gauge............74±75
when storing your vehicle....... 363
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