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conditions. Under certain driving conditions,
such as heavy stop and go traffic or driving up
hills in hot weather, the pointer may move to
the top of the Normal band.
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Engine coolant temperature gauge
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If, under any circumstances, the pointer moves
above the Normal band, the engine coolant is
overheating and continued operation may cause
engine damage.
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If your engine coolant overheats:
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1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
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2. Turn off the engine.
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3. Let the engine cool.
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4. Check the coolant level following the
instructions on checking and adding coolant
to your engine, seeEngine Coolantin the
Index. If you do not follow these
instructions, you or others could be injured.
[LG09415(ALL)11/94]
If the coolant continues to overheat, have the
cooling system serviced.
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MAX A/C
[IP03450(ALL)08/95]
MAX A/C uses recirculated air to cool the
vehicle. It allows for faster cooling but is noisier
than A/C. The airflow will be from the
instrument panel registers.
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A/C
[IP03550(ALL)04/95]
A/C uses outside air to cool the vehicle. It is
quieter that MAX A/C, but not as economical.
The airflow will be from the instrument panel
registers.
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VENT
[IP03650(ALL)03/95]
VENT brings in outside air through the
instrument panel registers. It can be used for
heating or ventilating.
[IP03701(ALL)08/95]
OFF
[IP03750(ALL)08/95]
In OFF, outside air is shut out and the fan will
not operate.
[IP03801(ALL)04/95]
S(Panel and floor)
[IP03850(ALL)04/95]
This brings in outside air through the instrument
panel registers and the front and rear floor
ducts. It can be used for heating or ventilating.
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R(Floor)
[IP03950(ALL)04/95]
This allows for maximum heating. The airflow is
from the front and rear floor ducts.
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To turn your EATC on, press the AUTO button
or any of the six manual override buttons along
the bottom of the control.
[IP05125(ALL)03/95]
To turn your EATC off, press the OFF button.
When the system is off, the Display window will
be blank (dark).
[IP05225(ALL)02/95]
If you select AUTO, the system will
automatically determine fan speed and airflow
location. If a manual override button is selected,
your selection determines airflow location only.
Fan speed remains automatic unless you
override it by pressing either side of the FAN
speed button located at the extreme left of the
control panel.
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Temperature selection
[IP05275(ALL)10/95]
The TEMP button at the upper left of the
Control is for temperature selection. The
aside
of the TEMP button will increase the set
temperature and the
bside of the TEMP button
will lower the set temperature. Pressing the
button and releasing it will change the set
temperature one degree. Holding either side of
the button in will rapidly change the
temperature setting in one degree increments to
either65ÊF (18ÊC) or 85ÊF (29ÊC).Then, the set
temperature will jump5ÊF(3ÊC) andstop at
either60ÊF (16ÊC)which is maximum cooling or
90ÊF (32ÊC)which is maximum heating.
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To change the temperature, select any
temperature between6OÊF (16ÊC) and 90ÊF
(32ÊC) by pressing the
aor
bside of the
TEMP button. The EATC will display the
selected temperature.
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98 [IP05425(ALL)03/95]If you want continuous maximum cooling, press
the
bside of the TEMP button until60ÊF (16ÊC)
is shown in the display window. Your EATC
will cool at maximum and disregard the60ÊF
(16ÊC) setting until you select a warmer
temperature with the
aside of the TEMP
button. If you want continuous maximum
heating, press the
aside of the TEMP button
until90ÊF (32ÊC) isshown in the display
window. Your EATC will provide maximum
heat regardless of the90ÊF (32ÊC)setting until
you select a cooler temperature with the
bside
of the TEMP button.
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The display window
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The display window 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 control of
the fan speed with the word FAN,
H, and dots.
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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100 [IP06100(ALL)03/95]When in AUTO and weather conditions require
cooling, the EATC will use outside air or
recirculated air, depending on the temperature
that is selected.
[IP06125(ALL)04/95]
If unusual conditions exist (i.e., window fogging,
etc.), the six manual override buttons allow you
to select special air discharge locations. The fan
speed button allows you to adjust the fan speed
to suit your needs.
[IP06625(ALL)11/94]
Fan speed button
[IP06725(ALL)04/95]
Your EATC automatically adjusts the fan speed
to the existing conditions. You must press AUTO
for automatic fan speed operation. To control the
fan speed yourself, use the button which will
cancel the automatic fan speed control. The
button is located at the left side of the EATC
control panel. It is marked
H. Press the (-) side
for lower speeds. Press the (+) side for higher
speeds.
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When you press the fan speed button, the fan
speed will go to manual control. The display
window will show the word FAN,
Hand a
series of dots along with the selected
temperature and operating function.
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The fan display
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You can override the fan speed at any time. If
you use the button to control the fan speed, the
EATC will continue to control the temperature
but you control the fan speed. To return to auto
fan control, press the AUTO button. If you are
operating in one of the override functions (S,
MAX A/C, etc.), automatic fan control will
continue unless you press the fan speed button.
To return to automatic fan control, press the
AUTO 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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Manual override buttons
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Your EATC has six buttons which allow you to
make special selections. The buttons are located
along the bottom edge of the EATC and allow
you to determine where the air will be
discharged. Pressing any override button
changes the air discharge location only. It does
not affect the ability of the system to control
temperature or the fan speed. Return to fully
automatic operation by pushing the AUTO
button.
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MAX A/C button
[IP07525(ALL)04/95]
The MAX A/C feature allows for faster cooling
because air is drawn from inside the vehicle.
Using inside air causes the fan to sound louder
which is normal for this selection. The display
window will change to indicate MAX A/C and
the airflow will be from the instrument panel
registers. To exit, push AUTO or any of the
other five manual override buttons.
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If the acid touches someone's skin, eyes, or
clothing, immediately flush the area with water
for at least 15 minutes. If someone swallows the
acid, have him or her drink lots of milk or water
first, then Milk of Magnesia, a beaten egg, or
vegetable oil. Call a doctor immediately.
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[RE00900(ALL)03/95]
To avoid damaging your vehicle or your battery,
and to avoid injury to yourself, follow these
directions for preparing your vehicle to
jump-start and connecting the jumper cables in
the order they are given. If in doubt, call for
road service.
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Preparing Your Vehicle
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1. Your vehicle has a 12-volt starting system, so
you need to use a 12-volt jumper system.
You will damage your starting motor,
ignition system, and other electrical parts if
you connect them to a 24-volt power supply
(either two 12-volt batteries in series or a
24-volt generator set).
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2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled
vehicle. You could damage the vehicle's
electrical system.
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3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of
the disabled vehicle.Make sure the vehicles
do not touch each other.Set the parking
brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the
engine cooling fan and other moving parts.
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4. Check all battery terminals and remove any
excessive corrosion before you attach the
jumper cables.
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5. Turn on the heater fan in both vehicles. If
you have electronic climate control, press the
VF-DEF button. Turn off all other switches
and lights.
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[SV01250(ALL)03/95]
Ford Motor Company recommends that you
perform the Owner Maintenance Checks listed in
theMaintenance Schedule and Recordbooklet.
These services are important for the proper
operation of your vehicle. In addition to the
conditions listed in the Owner Maintenance
Checklist, be alert for any unusual noise,
vibration, or other indication that your vehicle
may need service. If you do notice something
unusual, see that your vehicle is serviced
promptly.
[SV01275(ALL)03/95]
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids,
and service parts conforming to specifications.
Motorcraft parts are designed and built to
provide the best performance in your vehicle.
Using these parts for replacement is your
assurance that Ford-built quality stays in your
vehicle.
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[SV01300(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive
fluids in a responsible manner. Follow
your community's standards for
disposing of these types of fluids. Call
your local recycling center to find out
about recycling automotive fluids.
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[SV01600(ALL)06/95]
Precautions When Servicing Your
Vehicle
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Be especially careful when inspecting or
servicing your vehicle. Here are some general
precautions for your safety:
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q
Do not work on a hot engine. The engine
cooling fans may come on unexpectedly.
Always turn the engine off and let it cool.
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