1996 FORD E SERIES cooling

87 [IP01765( E )05/94]
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]
quarter page art:0020984-A
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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88 [IP01785( E )04/95]To turn your Air Conditioner & Heater system
on, move the lower lever to any position except
OFF. This will turn the fan ON and allow air
flow into the vehicle. To turn your Air
Conditioner & Heater off, move the lower lever
to OFF. This will turn the fan off and stop air
flow from coming into the vehicle.
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[IP01790( E )03/95]
Temperature selection
[IP01795( E )05/94]
The temperature lever is the top lever located
below the broken RED and BLUE band. The
RED part of the band (right side) is the heat or
WARM area. The BLUE area (left side) is the
cooling or COOL temperature area. Any position
selected between full right and full left will give
a temperature between the two extreme
temperatures.
[IP01800( E )04/95]
HFan speed adjustment
[IP01805( E )05/95]
The
Hknob (upper left) 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 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.
[IP01810( E )05/94]
Airflow selections (lower lever)
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[IP01815( E )03/95]
VENT
[IP01820( E )05/94]
UseVENTto bring outside air through the
instrument panel registers. You can heat the air
in this position by moving the top lever into the
RED area. The air CANNOT be cooled below
the outside temperature regardless of the top
lever setting. SelectNORMAL A/CorMAX A/C
to get cooled air through the instrument panel
registers.
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89 [IP01825( E )03/95]
NORM A/C
[IP01830( E )05/94]
SelectNORM A/Cto get refrigerated outside air
through the instrument panel registers. The
NORM A/C position is used for cooling except
when it is extremely hot or fast cooling of the
vehicle is needed. Then, select MAX A/C for
fast cooling and return to NORM A/C when
you are comfortable.
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[IP01835( E )03/95]
MAX A/C
[IP01840( E )05/95]
The MAX A/C position produces cool air more
rapidly to provde faster cooling of your vehicle.
This is possible because cooler air is drawn from
inside the passenger area and then refrigerated
again instead of using warmer outside air. Using
inside air will also make the fan sound louder
which is normal when using MAX A/C. The air
flow will be from the instrument panel registers.
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[IP01845( E )03/95]
FLOOR
[IP01850( E )05/94]
Air flow will be to the floor when FLOOR is
selected. The air cannot be cooled in the FLOOR
position but can be heated by moving the top
lever into the RED area.
[IP01855( E )05/94]
DEF FLR
[IP01860( E )05/95]
Select DEF FLR to get air to the floor and
windshield defrosters at the same time. If the
outside temperature is about50ÊF (9ÊC) or
warmer, the air will also be dehumidified to
remove moisture. This feature will help prevent
fogging in humid weather. The air can be cooled
or heated.
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[DR35500(BEF )02/91]
Required equipment
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[DR35700(BEF )01/89]
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Super Cooling is required with trailers over
2,000 lb (907 kg).
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[DR35800(BEF )06/92]
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Super Cooling and Handling/Suspension
Package or trailer towing package is required
with trailers over 3,500 lb (1587 kg).
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[DR36500( ALL)01/95]
Preparing to Tow
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[DR36550( ALL)01/95]
For your safety and for the good of your
vehicle, use the right equipment for the type of
trailer you tow. Also, make sure that all towing
equipment is properly attached to your vehicle.
If you are not certain that you are using the
right equipment in the proper manner, see your
Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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[DR36600( ALL)01/93]
Hitches
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[DR36650( E M)01/95]
For towing trailers up to 2,000 lb (907 kg), use a
weight carrying hitch and ball which uniformly
distributes the trailer tongue loads through the
underbody structure. Use a frame-mounted
weight distributing hitch for trailers over 2,000
lb (907 kg).
[DR36900( E M)12/91]
Do not use single clamp bumper hitches or
hitches which attach to the axle. Provisions for
multi-clamp type temporary bumper hitch have
been provided (Class I, max. loading), if installed
properly. Follow towing instructions of a
reputable rental agency.
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[DR37000( ALL)12/92]
Whenever a trailer hitch and hardware are
removed, make sure all mounting holes in the
underbody are properly sealed to prevent
noxious gases or water from entering.
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241 [DR39700( E M)06/95]
When stopped in traffic for long periods of time
in hot weather, place the gearshift selector lever
in P (Park) to increase the engine idle speed.
This aids in engine cooling and air conditioner
efficiency. If the engine overheats, move the
Function Selector Lever to VENT to stop the
compressor and increase the engine speed for a
short time.
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[DR39900( ALL)05/90]
Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a
grade. However, if you must park on a grade,
place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels as
follows:
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[DR40000( ALL)05/95]
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Apply the brake pedal and hold.
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[DR40100( ALL)11/89]
q
Have another person place the wheel chocks
under the trailer wheels.
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[DR40200( ALL)11/89]
q
With the chocks in place, release the foot
service brakes, making sure the chocks are
holding.
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[DR40350( E M)03/91]
q
Apply the parking brake by pressing the
service brake pedal down firmly with your
right foot while applying the parking brake
pedal with your left foot.
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[DR40575( E M)06/95]
q
Shift the gearshift lever into P (Park).
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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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[SV18500( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Never remove the coolant recovery cap
while the engine is running or hot.
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[SV18600( ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
Follow these steps to minimize risk of
personal injury.
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[SV18700( ALL)03/95]
1. Before you remove the cap, turn the engine
off and let it cool. Even when the engine is
cool, be careful when you remove the
radiator cap.
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[SV18800( ALL)05/95]
2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth
around the cap and turn it slowly
counterclockwise to the first stop.
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[SV18900( ALL)03/95]
3. Step back while the pressure releases.
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[SV19000( ALL)05/95]
4. When you are sure that all the pressure has
been released, use the cloth to press, turn,
and remove cap.
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[SV19100( ALL)03/95]
5. Stand away from the radiator opening. Hot
steam may blow out or hot engine coolant
may even splash out.
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[SV19500( ALL)01/93]
Freezing Protection
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[SV19600( ALL)03/91]
The factory-installed solution of Ford Premium
Cooling System Fluid and water will protect
your vehicle toS35ÊF (S37ÊC).Check the freeze
protection rating of the engine coolant at least
once a year, just before winter.
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[SV19701( ALL)06/95]
Add engine coolant only to the coolant
reservoir.If the coolant level is low, add to the
reservoir a 50/50 mixture of water and the type
of engine coolant that Ford specifies. You may
add water by itself only in an emergency, but
you should replace it with a 50/50 mixture as
soon as possible. Check the engine coolant again
the next few times you drive your vehicle.
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[SV19801( ALL)02/95]
Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid is an
optimized formula that will protect all metals
and rubber elastomers used in Ford engines for
four years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km). It is not
necessary and not recommended to use
supplemental coolant additives in your gasoline
powered vehicle. These additives may harm
your engine cooling system. Follow the
recommended service interval for changing your
engine coolant.
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[SV19851( ALL)04/94]
NOTE: When you change or add engine
coolant, it is important to maintain
your engine coolant concentration
between 40%(-11ÊF [-24ÊC]) and 60%
(-62ÊF [-52ÊC]),depending on your local
climate conditions. Below 40% you will
lose freeze protection and above 60%
your engine may overheat on a warm
day.
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[SV19950( ALL)03/95]
NOTE: Do not use an engine coolant that does
not meet all 14 requirements of Ford
Specification ESE-M97B44-A. The use
of an improper coolant may void your
warranty for the engine cooling system.
Use only a premium nationally
recognized brand name engine coolant.
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[SV19960( ALL)05/95]
Ford Motor Company expressly authorizes the
Ford Rotunda engine coolant recycling process
and chemicals. Use only Ford Rotunda recycled
engine coolant or an equivalent recycled engine
coolant that is certified by the supplier to meet
Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A.
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[SV19980( ALL)04/95]
NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive
fluids in a responsible manner. Follow
your community's standards for
disposing of these types of fluids. Call
your local recycling center to find out
about recycling automotive fluids.
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