1996 FORD ESCORT instrument panel

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If you have radio transmitting equipment in
your vehicle, be aware that it can interfere with
your vehicle's electrical system and may cause
the instrumentation and/or convenience
products to have temporary, abnormal operation.
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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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The Climate Control Systems
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Your vehicle has one of the following climate
control systems:
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Heating Only System
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Heating and Air Conditioning System
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If you are not sure which system your vehicle
has, see the diagrams on the following pages.
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The Controls
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The fan speed knob controls the volume of air
circulated in the vehicle. There are four fan
settings numbered 1 (low) through 4 (high) and
on OFF position.
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Pushing the A/C button (in the center of the fan
speed knob) turns on the air conditioning
system, if equipped. The fan must be on for the
air conditioning compressor to operate. The
indicator light, to the left of the fan speed knob,
will glow when the A/C system is on.
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The temperature control lever may be adjusted
from cool air in the blue range to warm air in
the red range.
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138 [IP00590(ALL)08/95]The A/C system provides maximum cooling,
dehumidifying and better fueling efficiency when
the function selector lever is set to the MAX
A/C position.
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The function selector lever controls how the air
is circulated.
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RECIRC position (heating system only) or
MAX A/C (heating and air conditioning
system only) circulates the air from inside the
vehicle through the instrument panel vents.
This position prevents outside air from
entering the vehicle.
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PANEL position directs air through the
instrument panel registers.
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PNL/FLR position directs air through both
the instrument panel registers.
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FLOOR position directs air mainly through
the floor ducts.
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FLR/DEF position directs air through both
the floor ducts and the windshield defroster
outlets.
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V(Defrost) position directs air to the
windshield through the defroster outlets.
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142 [IP00760(ALL)08/95]Heating Only System (Without air
conditioning)
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You can heat the inside of your vehicle, defrost
the windshield, or use the outside air vents by
using the climate controls on the center of the
instrument panel.
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The levers that control the standard heating system
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Turning on the heat
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To heat the inside of your vehicle
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1. Move the function selector lever to PANEL,
PNL/FLR, FLOOR, FLR/DEF orV
(Defrost).
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When PANEL is selected, air is directed out
of the panel registers.
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When PNL/FLR is selected, air is directed
out of the panel registers and the floor
ducts.
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When FLOOR is selected, most of the air is
directed through the floor ducts, and a little
air is also directed at the windshield and
side windows to help prevent fogging.
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When FLR/DEF is selected, air is directed
through the floor ducts and the defroster outlets.
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WhenV(Defrost) is selected, air is directed
out of the defroster outlets.
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Heating and Air Conditioning System
(If equipped)
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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.
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The heating and air conditioning controls
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Refer toTips for Controlling the Temperature in
Your Vehiclein the previous section for hints on
temperature control.
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Turning on the heat
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To heat the inside of your vehicle:
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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.
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2. Move the temperature control lever to the
red (warm) area or to the desired
temperature.
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3. Set the fan at the desired speed.
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To ventilate your vehicle using the vents:
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1. Be sure that the A/C is off.
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2. Move the function selector lever to PANEL.
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When PANEL is selected, outside air is
directed out the instrument panel registers.
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3. Move the temperature control lever to the
blue (cool) area or to the desired
temperature.
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4. Set the fan at the desired speed.
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Bi-level operation:
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1. Move the function selector lever to the
PNL/FLR position.
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2. Turn on the air conditioning, if desired.
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3. Move the temperature control lever to the
desired temperature.
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NOTE: The temperature of the air coming
from the panel vents will be cooler
than the temperature of the air coming
from the floor vents. The difference in
temperatures can be controlled by
adjusting the temperature control lever.
The maximum difference in
temperatures will occur when the
temperature control lever is in the
center range (between the red [warm]
and blue [cool] positions). This feature
is especially useful on cool yet sunny
days, when the vehicle is warmed by
the sun yet you desire warmer air at
your feet.
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4. Set the fan at the desired speed.
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Rear Window Defroster (If equipped)
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The defroster for the rear window clears frost,
fog, and thin ice from the inside and outside
rear window.
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The button for the rear window defroster is on
the instrument panel to the right of the steering
column.
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The button that controls the rear window defroster
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To defrost the rear window:
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1. Clear any snow from the rear window.
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2. Get in your vehicle and start the engine.
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3. Press the rear window defrost button. The
ON indicator will illuminate.
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4. When the rear window is clear, push the
button again to turn off the defroster.
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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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The Interior and Exterior Lights
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Turning On the Exterior Lights
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To turn on your headlamps, parking lamps, side
markers, license lamps, instrument panel lamps,
and tail lamps, twist the knob at the end of the
turn signal lever located to the left of the
steering wheel.
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To turn on the parking lamps, side marker
lamps, instrument panel lamps, license lamps,
and tail lamps, rotate the knob to the first
position.
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To turn on the headlamps in addition to the
other lamps, rotate the knob to the second
position.
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The lever for the headlamps, parking lamps and tail lamps
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To change your headlamps from low to high
beam, push the turn signal lever away from you
until it latches, and release.
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For more information about how the high beam
headlamps work, seeSteering column controlsin
the Index.
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