1996 FORD ESCORT heating

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[IP06000(ALL)12/91]
Tips for Controlling the Temperature in
Your Vehicle
[IP06100(ALL)09/93]
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To adjust the temperature inside your vehicle,
use the temperature control lever. Move the
control between red (warm) and blue (cool)
for comfort.
[IP06150(ALL)06/94]
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Do not drive with the air inlet selector lever
in the ªrecirculateº position (MAX A/C on
heating and air conditioning systems or
RECIRC on heating only systems). Driving
with the climate control system in this mode
may cause severe window fogging.
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[IP06700(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.
[IP06725(ALL)06/94]
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Under normal conditions, the system should
be left in PANEL, PNL/FLR, FLOOR,
FLR/DEF, or the defrost position. This allows
the vehicle to ªbreatheº through the air vents.
[IP06775(ALL)06/94]
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To prevent fogging of the windshield in cool
and humid weather, set the function selector
lever to the defrost position before starting
the engine.
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[IP06800(ALL)06/94]
Heating and Air Conditioning System
(If equipped)
[IP06900(ALL)07/93]
You can heat the inside of your vehicle, defrost
the windshield, and turn on the air conditioning
by using the climate controls on the center of
the instrument panel.
[IP06950(ALL)06/94]
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The heating and air conditioning controls
[IP07400(ALL)06/93]
Refer toTips for Controlling the Temperature in
Your Vehiclein the previous section for hints on
temperature control.
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[IP07402(ALL)06/95]
Turning on the heat
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[IP07405(ALL)06/95]
To heat the inside of your vehicle:
[IP07410(ALL)08/95]
1. Move the function selector lever to PANEL,
PNL/FLR, FLOOR, FLR/DEF, orV
(Defrost). SeeThe controlsearlier in this
chapter for a description of these positions.
[IP07415(ALL)08/95]
2. Move the temperature control lever to the
red (warm) area or to the desired
temperature.
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[IP07420(ALL)06/95]
3. Set the fan at the desired speed.
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Heating and defrosting at the same time
[IP07430(ALL)08/95]
1. Position the function selector lever to
FLR/DEF.
[IP07435(ALL)08/95]
2. Move the temperature lever to the red
(warm) area or to the desired temperature.
[IP07440(ALL)06/94]
3. Set the fan speed at 4.
[IP07460(ALL)06/93]
To defrost the windshield and side
windows:
[IP07480(ALL)08/95]
1. Move the function selector lever to theV
(defrost) symbol.
[IP07490(ALL)06/95]
When the defrost symbol is selected, most of
the air is directed to the windshield and a
small amount is directed toward the side
windows. The defrost mode also helps defog
interior window surfaces.
[IP07535(ALL)08/95]
2. Move the temperature control lever to the
red (warm) area or to the desired
temperature.
[IP07542(ALL)06/94]
NOTE: In temperatures greater than45ÊF (7ÊC),
press the A/C button on in order to
dehumidify the incoming air and
enhance defogging performance.
[IP07545(ALL)06/94]
3. Set the fan speed at 4.
[IP07550(ALL)09/89]
Turning on the air conditioning
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[IP07575(ALL)09/93]
To cool your vehicle quickly in warm weather:
[IP07600(ALL)08/95]
1. Press the A/C button.
[IP07650(ALL)10/93]
2. Move the temperature control lever to the
blue (cool) area.
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Rear Window Defroster (If equipped)
[IP21700(ALL)09/89]
The defroster for the rear window clears frost,
fog, and thin ice from the inside and outside
rear window.
[IP21900(ALL)09/95]
The button for the rear window defroster is on
the instrument panel to the right of the steering
column.
[IP21925(ALL)04/94]
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The button that controls the rear window defroster
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[IP22400(ALL)02/95]
To defrost the rear window:
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[IP22500(ALL)02/95]
1. Clear any snow from the rear window.
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[IP22600(ALL)09/93]
2. Get in your vehicle and start the engine.
[IP22700(ALL)06/93]
3. Press the rear window defrost button. The
ON indicator will illuminate.
[IP22800(ALL)12/89]
4. When the rear window is clear, push the
button again to turn off the defroster.
[IP23000(ALL)08/95]
NOTE: Do not use sharp objects to scrape the
inside of the rear window or use
abrasive cleaners to clean the inside of
the rear window surface. You could
damage the heating elements, which
are bonded to the inside surface of the
rear window.
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[AS07400(ALL)08/95]
How to eject the disc
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[AS07500(ALL)08/95]
Push the ªEJECTº button to stop play, eject the
disc and resume radio operation of your audio
system.
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[AS07600(ALL)08/95]
NOTE: You can eject the disc while the radio
power and/or ignition is on or off.
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[AS08100(ALL)08/95]
How To Take Care of and Clean Your CD
Player and Discs
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[AS08200(ALL)08/95]
To ensure the continued performance of your
Ford Compact Disc Player, carefully read the
following precautions:
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[AS08300(ALL)08/95]
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Always handle the disc by its edge. Never
touch the playing surface.
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[AS08400(ALL)08/95]
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Before playing, inspect the disc for any
contamination. If needed, clean the disc with
an approved disc cleaner, such as the
DiscwasherHCompact Disc Cleaner or the
Allsop 3HCompact Disc Cleaner, by wiping
from the center out to the edges.Do not use
a circular motion to clean.
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[AS08500(ALL)08/95]
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Do not clean discs with solvents such as
benzine, thinner, commercially available
cleaners or antistatic spray intended for
analog records.
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[AS08600(ALL)08/95]
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Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as defroster and floor
heating ducts. Do not leave any discs in a
parked car in direct sunlight where there may
be a considerable rise in temperature or
damage may result.
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