1996 FORD ESCORT Climate

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Instrument Panel Controls
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The instrument panel (dashboard) on your
vehicle is divided into several different sections.
The illustrations on the following pages show
the major parts of the instrument panel that are
described in this chapter. Some items shown
may not be on all vehicles.
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The main controls for the climate control system,
lamps, clock, and radio are on the 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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140 [IP00720(ALL)08/95]Defrosting/Defogging Tips
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Setting the climate controls for cold weather defrosting
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Setting the climate controls for warm weather defogging
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Under normal conditions, when the vehicle is
parked, the climate control system should be
left with the function selector lever in any
position other than RECIRC (heating) or MAX
A/C (heating and air conditioning system).
This allows the vehicle to ªbreatheº through
the air vents.
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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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Tips for Controlling the Temperature in
Your Vehicle
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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.
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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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Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the
area below the windshield on the outside of
your vehicle. They could block the air intake.
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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.
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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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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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Engine oils with anSAE 5W-30viscosity are
PREFERREDfor your vehicle. They provide the
best engine performance, fuel economy and
engine protection for all climates down to-15ÊF
(-25ÊC).
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Synthetic engine oils which are CERTIFIED and
of the preferred viscosity may be used in your
engine. The engine oil and oil filter must still be
changed according to the maintenance schedule.
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Checking and Adding Engine Oil
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Since the proper amount of engine oil is
important for safe engine operation, check the oil
using the dipstick each time you put fuel in
your vehicle. Remember the engine must be off,
the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be
parked on level ground.
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Checking the engine oil level:
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1. Turn the engine off after it has warmed up
and allow a few minutes for the engine oil
to drain back into the oil pan.
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2. Set the parking brake fully and make sure
that the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park) (automatic transaxle) or 1 (First)
(manual transaxle).
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3. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine
heat.
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4. Locate the engine oil dipstick (highlighted in
yellow) and carefully pull it out of the
engine.
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5. Wipe the dipstick clean and put it back into
position, making sure it is fully seated.
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