1996 FORD E SERIES heater

62make your vehicle move slightly faster than its
normal idle speed. It should, however, slow
down after a short time. If it does not, have the
idle speed checked.
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[ST07350( ALL)06/95]
If the engine idle speed does not slow down
automatically, do not allow your vehicle to idle
for more than 10 minutes. Have the vehicle
checked.
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[ST07400( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Extended idling at high engine speeds can
produce very high temperatures in the
engine and exhaust system, creating the
risk of fire or other damage.
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[ST07450( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in
dry grass or other dry ground cover. The
emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which
can start a fire.
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[ST07500(BEF )03/95]
If you consistently start your vehicle in subzero
temperatures, use an engine block heater (if
your vehicle has this option).
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[ST07600(BEF )06/95]
Engine Block Heater (If equipped)
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[ST07700(BEF )03/95]
Engine block heaters are strongly recommended
if you live in a region where temperatures reach
-10ÊF (-23ÊC) orbelow. An engine block heater
warms the engine coolant, which improves
starting, warms up the engine faster, and allows
the heater-defrost system to respond quickly.
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[ST08000(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
To prevent electrical shock, do not use
your heater with ungrounded electrical
systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters.
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[ST08100(BEF )03/95]
For best results, plug the heater in at least three
hours before you start your vehicle. Using the
heater for longer than three hours will not
damage the engine, so you can plug it in at
night to start your vehicle the following
morning.
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[ST08150(BEF )12/91]
NOTE: Be sure to disconnect the engine block
heater before driving your vehicle.
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[ST08160( ALL)03/95]
If the Engine Cranks but Does
Not Start or Does Not Start After
a Collision
%*
[ST08170(BEF )04/95]
Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch
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[ST08190( ALL)03/95]
If the engine cranks but does not start or does
not start after a collision, the fuel pump shut-off
switch may have been triggered. The shut-off
switch is a device intended to stop the fuel
pump when your vehicle has been involved in a
substantial jolt.
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[ST08200( ALL)03/95]
Once the shut-off switch is triggered, you must
reset the switch by hand before you can start
your vehicle.
[ST08230( E )02/95]
one third page art:0020008-A
Fuel pump shut-off switch location
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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]
quarter page art:0020100-C
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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84air 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.
[IP01600( E )04/95]
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Front heater only
[IP01605( E )01/93]
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Front and rear heater only
[IP01675( E )05/94]
To turn your 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 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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[IP01680( E )03/95]
Temperature selection
[IP01685( 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
cool or unheated temperature area. Any position
selected between full right and full left will give
a temperature between the two extreme
temperatures.
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[IP01735( E )05/94]
Operating Tips
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[IP01740( E )02/95]
The following tips will help you to get the most
satisfaction from your heater system.
[IP01745( E )04/95]
q
In humid weather, selectVDEFROST. This
will help to prevent windshield fogging. After
a few minutes of operation, you may select
another air flow position.
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[IP01750( E )02/95]
q
To prevent humidity buildup inside your
vehicle, always drive with the heater system
turned on.
[IP01755( E )05/94]
q
Do not put objects under the front seats
unless your vehicle is equipped with an
underseat storage tray. Improperly stored
objects will interfere with the flow of air
under the seats to the back seat area.
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[IP01756( E )02/95]
q
Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air
intake area at the bottom of the windshield.
[IP01760( E )05/94]
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Front A/C Ð Heater only (Main system)
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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]
quarter page art:0020985-A
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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90 [IP01865( E )04/95]VDEFROST
[IP01870( E )05/95]
SelectVDEFROSTto obtain maximum air
flow to the windshield. Move the top lever into
the RED area for the air temperature required to
defrost. When the outside temperature is about
50ÊF (9ÊC) orwarmer, the air will be
dehumidified to remove moisture. The air can be
cooled or heated. Rotate the
Hknob to increase
the air flow.
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[IP01875( E )05/94]
Operating Tips
*
[IP01880( E )02/95]
The following tips help you get the most
satisfaction from your air conditioner and heater
system:
[IP01885( E )04/95]
q
In humid weather, selectVDEFROST. This
will help to prevent windshield fogging. After
a few minutes of operation, you may select
another air flow position.
*
[IP01890( E )02/95]
q
To prevent humidity buildup inside your
vehicle, always drive with the air conditioner
and heater system turned on.
[IP01895( E )05/94]
q
Do not put objects under the front seats
unless your vehicle is equipped with an
underseat storage tray. Improperly stored
objects will interfere with the flow of air
under the seats to the back seat area.
[IP01899( E )05/95]
q
Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air
intake area of your Air Conditioner and
Heater System which could block the air
intake. The intake area is located at the
bottom of the windshield.
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