1997 FORD AEROSTAR Owners Manual

62 % [CF00160(ALL)04/96]Air Conditioner and Heater (If equipped)
[CF00170(ALL)01/96]
The control for your air conditioner and heater
system is located near the center of the
instrument panel and operates only when the
ignition key is turned to the ON position. Your
air conditioner and heater heats or cools your
vehicle interior depending on the function and
the temperature you select. The right knob is the
SELECT knob which allows you to select heating
or cooling and determine where the air will be
directed. The TEMP knob setting determines the
temperature of the air that flows into the
vehicle.
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Climate control knobs
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To turn your air conditioner and heater system
on, rotate the SELECT knob to any position
except OFF. This will turn the fan on and allows
airflow into the vehicle.
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Temperature selection
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The TEMP knob is the rotating knob located at
the center of the control with tapered red and
blue bands surrounding most of the knob. The
wide red part of the band (full right) is the heat
area. The wide blue area (full left) is the cooling
temperature area. Any position selected between
full right and full left will give a temperature
between the two extremes except in MAX A/C.
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Fan speed adjustment
[CF00230(ALL)01/96]
The left knob or upper left knob with thexis
the fan speed knob. Rotate thexknob to the
right to increase fan speed and increase the
amount of air entering the vehicle. Four fan
speed positions are available.
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Function selection
[CF00250(ALL)01/96]
Use VENT to bring outside air through the
instrument panel registers. You can heat the air
in this position by rotating the center knob into
the red area. The air cannot be cooled below the
outside temperature regardless of the TEMP
knob setting.
[CF00260(ALL)01/96]
Select NORM A/C to get refrigerated outside air
through the instrument panel registers. The
NORM A/C position is used for cooling except
when it is extremely hot or fast cooling of the
vehicle is needed. Select MAX A/C for fast
cooling and return to NORM A/C when you are
comfortable.
[CF00270(ALL)01/96]
The MAX A/C position rapidly produces cool
air to provide faster cooling of your vehicle. This
is possible because cooler air is drawn from
inside the passenger area and cooled again
instead of using warmer outside air. Use of
inside air makes the fan sound louder and is
normal when using MAX A/C. You cannot
adjust the air temperature when operating in
MAX A/C. If the airflow is too cold, select
NORM A/C and adjust the air temperature as
desired.
[CF00275(ALL)01/96]
Airflow will be to the floor when FLR is
selected. The air cannot be cooled in the FLR
position but can be heated by rotating the TEMP
knob into the red area.
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64 [CF00280(ALL)01/96]Select MIX to direct air to the floor and
windshield defrosters at the same time. If the
outside temperature is about50ÊF (9ÊC) 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.
[CF00290(ALL)01/96]
SelectVto obtain maximum airflow to the
windshield. Rotate the TEMP knob into the red
area for the air temperature required to defrost.
When the outside temperature is about50ÊF
(9ÊC) orwarmer, the air will be dehumidified to
remove moisture. Rotate thexknob on the left
to increase the airflow.
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Operating Tips
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The following tips help you get the most
satisfaction from your air conditioner and heater
system:
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In humid weather, selectVbefore starting
your engine. This helps prevent windshield
fogging. After a few minutes of operation,
you may select another airflow position.
[CF00340(ALL)04/96]
q
To prevent humidity buildup inside your
vehicle, always drive with the air conditioner
and heater system turned on.
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[CF00350(ALL)01/96]
q
Do not put objects under the front seats that
interfere with the flow of air to the back seat
area.
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[CF00360(ALL)03/96]
q
Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air
intake area at the bottom of the windshield.
[CF00370(ALL)01/96]
q
For maximum heating, rotate the function
selector knob to FLR, the temperature control
knob to the red (warm) range, and the fan
knob to HI.
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65 % [CF00380(ALL)04/96]
Standard Heater
[CF00390(ALL)01/96]
The control for your heater system is located
near the center of the instrument panel and
operates only when the ignition key is turned to
the ON position. The heater heats and/or
ventilates your vehicle interior depending on the
function and temperature you select. The right
knob is the SELECT knob which allows you to
select heating or ventilation and determine
where the air will be directed. The TEMP knob
setting determines the temperature of the air
that flows into the vehicle.
[CF00400(ALL)01/96]
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Climate control knobs (heater only)
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66 [CF00420(ALL)01/96]To turn the heater system on, rotate the SELECT
knob to any position except OFF. This turns on
the fan and allows airflow into the vehicle.
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[CF00430(ALL)03/96]
Temperature selection
[CF00440(ALL)01/96]
The TEMP knob is the rotating knob located at
the center of the control with tapered red and
blue bands surrounding most of the knob. The
wide red part of the band (full right) is the heat
area. The wide blue area (full left) is the cool
area. Any position selected between full right
and full left will give a temperature between the
two extremes. The cool temperature you select
will not be cooler than the outside temperature.
[CF00450(ALL)04/96]
Fan speed adjustment
[CF00460(ALL)01/96]
The left knob or upper left knob with thexis
the fan speed knob. Rotate thexknob to the
right to increase fan speed and increase the
amount of air entering the vehicle. Four fan
speed positions are available.
*
[CF00470(ALL)01/96]
Function selection
[CF00480(ALL)01/96]
Use VENT to bring outside air through the
instrument panel registers. You can heat the air
in this position by rotating the TEMP knob into
the red area. The air cannot be cooled below the
outside temperature regardless of the TEMP
knob setting.
[CF00490(ALL)01/96]
Airflow will be to the floor when FLR is
selected. The air can be heated by rotating the
temperature knob into the red area.
[CF00500(ALL)04/96]
Select MIX to get air to the floor and windshield
defrosters at the same time.
[CF00510(ALL)01/96]
SelectVto obtain maximum airflow to the
windshield. Rotate the TEMP knob into the red
area for the air temperature required to defrost.
Rotate thexknob to increase or decrease the
airflow.
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Operating Tips
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[CF00520(ALL)03/96]
The following tips will help you to get the most
satisfaction from your heater system.
[CF00530(ALL)01/96]
q
In humid weather, selectVbefore starting
your engine. This will help to prevent
windshield fogging. After a few minutes, you
may select another airflow position.
*
[CF00540(ALL)03/96]
q
To prevent humidity buildup inside your
vehicle, always drive with the heater system
turned on.
*
[CF00550(ALL)01/96]
q
Do not put objects under the front seats that
interfere with the flow of air to the back seat
area.
*
[CF00560(ALL)03/96]
q
Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air
intake area at the bottom of the windshield.
[CF00570(ALL)01/96]
q
For maximum heating, rotate the function
selector knob to FLR, the temperature control
knob to the red (warm) range, and the fan
blower knob to HI.
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Auxiliary Heater and Air
Conditioner (If equipped)
[CF00590(ALL)04/96]
If your vehicle is equipped with a factory
installed auxiliary unit (heater or heater/air
conditioner), the front control assembly will
include separate switches for FRONT and REAR
fan control. Fan speed for front and rear systems
can be set as desired by adjusting these switches.
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In addition, an auxiliary unit fan switch is
located on the left side of the vehicle in line
with the second row of seats.
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To control the auxiliary unit fan speed with this
switch, the rear fan switch on the front control
must first be set at the REAR CONT (control)
position.
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Rear mounted auxiliary fan switch
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[CF00650(ALL)03/96]
Rear Window Defroster
(If equipped)
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[CF00660(ALL)03/96]
The defroster for the rear window clears frost,
fog, or thin ice from both the inside and outside
of the rear window.
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The control switch is located on the instrument
panel to the right of the steering column.
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Rear window defroster switch
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To defrost the rear window:
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1. Clear any snow or ice from the rear
window.
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2. Get in your vehicle and start the engine.
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3. Press the switch. The indicator light will turn
on.
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The defroster turns off automatically after
approximately 10 minutes. If the window is not
clear, turn on the defroster again. It will also
automatically shut off any time the engine is
shut off.
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