1996 FORD EXPLORER Owners Manual

Instrument Panel Controls
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[IP02150(ALL)08/95]
S(Panel and Floor)
[IP02200(ALL)03/95]
SelectSto direct airflow to the floor and through the
instrument panel registers at the same time. This selection can
be used to either heat or cool your vehicle. The air conditioner
will operate to cool the air if the outside temperature is about
50ÊF (10ÊC) orwarmer.
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[IP02250(ALL)08/95]
R(Floor)
[IP02300(ALL)03/95]
SelectRto direct air to the floor. The air cannot be cooled in
theRposition but can be heated by rotating the temperature
knob into the red area.
[IP02350(ALL)08/95]
P(Floor and Defrost)
[IP02400(ALL)03/95]
SelectPto direct air to the floor and windshield defrosters at
the same time. If the outside temperature is about50ÊF (10ÊC)
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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[IP02450(ALL)08/95]
V(Defrost)
[IP02500(ALL)03/95]
SelectVto obtain maximum airflow to the windshield. Rotate
the temperature knob into the red area for the air temperature
required to defrost. When the outside temperature is about50ÊF
(10ÊC) or warmer, the airwill be dehumidified to remove
moisture. Rotate the
Hknob to increase the airflow.
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Operating tips
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[IP02600(ALL)02/95]
The following tips will help you to get the most satisfaction
from your air conditioning and heater system.
[IP02650(ALL)03/95]
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In humid weather, selectVbefore starting your engine.
This will help to prevent windshield fogging. After a few
minutes of operation, you may select another function.
[IP02700(ALL)03/95]
n
To prevent humidity buildup inside your vehicle, always
drive with the air conditioner or heater system turned on.
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[IP02750(ALL)03/95]
n
Do not put objects under the front seats that interfere with
the flow of air to the back seat area.
[IP02800(ALL)03/95]
n
Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air intake area of
your air conditioner and heater system that could block the
air intake. The intake area is located at the bottom of the
windshield.
[IP04500( X)03/95]
Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
(If equipped)
[IP04600( X)03/95]
The control for your Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
(EATC) is located at the center of the instrument panel below
the radio and will operate only when the ignition key is turned
on to the ON position.
[IP04700( X)03/95]
The EATC feature will maintain the temperature you select and
automatically control the airflow for your comfort. It also allows
you to override the automatic operation with manual override
buttons.
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Electronic automatic temperature control system
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[IP04850( X)02/95]
To turn your EATC on, push the AUTOMATIC button or any
of the six override buttons along the bottom of the control.
[IP04900( X)03/95]
To turn your EATC off, press the OFF button. When the system
is off, the display window will be blank (dark) when the
ignition is on. The display will also be blank (dark) when the
ignition is off.
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[IP05000( X)01/95]
If you select AUTOMATIC, the system will automatically
determine fan speed and airflow location. If an override button
is selected, your selection determines airflow location only. Fan
speed remains automatic unless you override it by rotating the
vertical thumbwheel located at the extreme right of the control
panel.
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To change the temperature in the display window, select any
temperature between65ÊF (18ÊC) and 85ÊF (29ÊC)using the
BLUE (cooler) or RED (warmer) buttons. The Electronic
Automatic Temperature Control will do the rest.
[IP05150( X)03/95]
To change the temperature display from ÊF to ÊC or from ÊC to
ÊF, press and hold the MAX A/C and the DEFVbuttons at
the same time for one second.
[IP05200( X)03/95]
If you want continuous maximum cooling, push the BLUE
button until60ÊF (16ÊC) isshown in the display window. Your
EATC will cool at maximum and disregard the60ÊF (16ÊC)
setting until you select a warmer temperature with the RED
button. If you want continuous maximum heating, push the
RED button until90ÊF (32ÊC) isshown in the display window.
Your EATC will provide maximum heat regardless of the90ÊF
(32ÊC) setting until you select a cooler temperaturewith the
BLUE button.
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[IP05300( X)03/95]
The display window tells you how the system is operating. It
will indicate the selected temperature and the operating function
you have chosen; AUTO or one of the six manual overrides. It
will also indicate manual (thumbwheel) control of the fan speed
with the
Hsymbol. The display window with all possible
displays and their positions are shown here. Normally not all
are shown at the same time but are included here to familiarize
you with the names and symbols.
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[IP05500( X)01/95]
Automatic operation
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[IP05600( X)02/95]
Push the AUTOMATIC button and select the desired
temperature. The selected temperature and AUTO will be shown
in the display window. The EATC will automatically heat or
cool to achieve the set temperature. Under normal conditions,
your EATC will need no additional attention.
[IP05700( X)03/95]
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When in AUTOMATIC and weather conditions require heat, air
will be sent to the floor. However, a feature is included in your
EATC to prevent blowing cold air to the floor if the engine
coolant is not warm enough to allow heating. In 3 1/2 minutes
or less, the fan speed will start to increase and the air flow will
be to the floor area.
[IP05900( X)07/94]
If unusual conditions exist (i.e. window fogging, etc.), the six
manual override buttons allow you to select special air
discharge locations. A thumbwheel allows you to adjust the fan
speed to suit your needs.
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[IP06000( X)03/95]
Temperature selection
[IP06100( X)03/95]
The RED and BLUE buttons at the upper left of the Control are
for temperature selection. The RED button will increase the set
temperature and the BLUE button will lower the set
temperature. Pressing a button and releasing it will change the
set temperature one degree. Holding either button in will
rapidly change the temperature setting in one degree increments
to either65ÊF (18ÊC)(BLUE) or85ÊF (29ÊC)(RED). Then, the set
temperature will jump 5Ê and stop at either60ÊF (16ÊC)which is
maximum cooling or90ÊF (32ÊC)which is maximum heating.
When you select60ÊF (16ÊC) or 90ÊF (32ÊC), the fanwill go to
HI speed for maximum airflow.
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[IP06300( X)06/94]
The average temperature range used is between68ÊF (20ÊC) and
78ÊF (26ÊC).Changing the temperature setting by several
degrees outside this range will not speed up the heating or
cooling process.
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[IP06400( X)01/95]
Fan speed and thumbwheel
[IP06500( X)05/95]
Your EATC automatically adjusts the fan speed to the existing
conditions. You must push AUTOMATIC for automatic fan
speed operation. To control the fan speed yourself, use the
thumbwheel which will cancel the automatic fan speed control.
The thumbwheel is located at the extreme right side of the
EATC control panel and is marked with a
Hsymbol. Rotate up
for HI and down for LO speeds.
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When you move the thumbwheel, the fan speed will go to
manual control. The display window will show the
Hsymbol
in the upper left corner along with the selected temperature and
operating function.
[IP06800( X)03/95]
You can override the fan speed at any time. If you use the
thumbwheel to override the fan speed, the EATC will continue
to control the temperature but you control the fan speed. If you
are operating in one of the override functions (FLOOR, MAX
A/C, etc.), automatic fan control will continue unless you rotate
the fan thumbwheel. To return to automatic fan control, press
the AUTOMATIC button. The EATC will return to automatic
operation. If you want to return to any override function, press
the button for that function. The fan speed will continue to be
automatically controlled.
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