1997 FORD E SERIES climate control

Climate controls
(pg. 17)
Vents (pg. 18)Refer to
Audio Guide
(pg. 17)
Instrumentation
7

²the headlamp system is in the
OFF or park lamp position
Audio System
For information on the audio
system, refer to theAudio Guide.
Power point electrical outlet
The power point is a power source
for the operation of electrical
accessories.
Do not use the cigarette lighter in
place of the power point.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
Your vehicle has one of the
following climate control systems:
²Manual heating system
²Manual heating and air
conditioning system
In addition your vehicle may also
be equipped with a auxiliary heater
and air conditioning system.
In some modes, the systems
function similarly; in modes where
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similarly, the different functions
are noted.
Vents
Airflow from the vents may be
manually adjusted by moving the
horizontal control or vertically
adjusting the vent according to
your airflow preference.
Fan speed
Turn the fan speed control to the
desired speed.
FRONT
LOHI
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Temperature
Turn the temperature control to
the desired mix of warm and cool
air (left for cooler and right for
warmer).
Controlling airflow
Turn the mode control to the
desired airflow position.
Using MAX A/C mode (if
equipped)
The MAX A/C mode recirculates
the air and directs it to flow
through the instrument panel
vents. The MAX A/C mode can be
used for air conditioning or
heating. This mode is noisier, but
more economical than A/C mode.
The MAX A/C mode only functions
if the outside temperature is above
10ÉC (50ÉF).
Select the OFF position for all
climate control functions to cease.
The outside inlet door will close
and the fan is shut off.
ARM COOL COOL
MAX
A C/
VENT
NORM
A C
/
OFF
FLR
MIX
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Drive with the climate control
system on (either in heating or
A/C mode) to reduce humidity in
your vehicle.
Select MAX A/C for airflow
through these vents:
Using NORM A/C mode (if
equipped)
The NORM A/C mode directs
outside conditioned air to flow
through the instrument panel
vents. The NORM A/C mode can
be used for heating, ventilating or
air conditioning. The NORM A/C
mode only functions if the outside
temperature is above 10ÉC (50ÉF).
Select NORM A/C for air to flow
through these vents:
Using the vent mode
Select the VENT mode for air to
flow through these vents:
Using the floor mode
Select the FLOOR mode for air to
flow through these vents:
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Using the mix mode
The MIX mode directs outside air
to flow through the floor vents and
windshield defroster vents. The air
conditioning will function to
dehumidify the windows provided
the outside temperature is above
10ÉC (50ÉF).
Select the MIX mode for air to flow
through these vents:
Using themode
In addition to defogging and
demisting, in defrost mode your
vehicle has the capability to demist
the front side windows. The air
conditioning will function to
dehumidify the windows provided
the outside temperature is above
10ÉC (50ÉF).
Select the
mode for air to flow
through these vents:
AUXILIARY HEATER AND AIR
CONDITIONER (IF EQUIPPED)
If your vehicle is equipped with a
factory installed auxiliary unit, the
front control panel will include
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conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from
the norm due to variations in
driving habits, service practices,
and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction A B C
The traction grades, from highest
to lowest are A, B, and C, and they
represent the tire's ability to stop
on wet pavement as measured
under test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may
have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade
assigned to this tire is based on
braking (straightahead) traction
tests and does not include
cornering (turning) traction.
Temperature A B C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing
the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test
wheel. Sustained high temperature
can cause the material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life,
and excessive temperature can
lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test
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Maintenance and care
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Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................52
and child safety seats ..............54
description ................................52
disposal ......................................58
indicator light ...........................57
passenger air bag .....................55
Audio system (see Electronic
sound system) .............................17
Battery .......................................144
servicing ..................................145
Brakes
adjustment ................................80
anti-lock .....................................80
fluid, checking and adding ....134
parking ......................................80
Brake-shift interlock ...................85
Break-in period .............................4
Bulbs, replacing ........................165
headlamps ...............................166
specifications ..........................167
Cleaning your vehicle ...............168
engine compartment ..............170
fabric ........................................172
instrument panel ....................172
plastic parts ............................171
safety belts ..............................172
tail lamps .................................171
washing ....................................168
waxing .....................................169
wheels ......................................170
Climate control system ..............17
Controls
steering column ........................23
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
proper solution .......................137
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................144
Driving under special
conditionsheavy load .................................86
Emission control system ..........162
emissions warranty .................163
Engine ........................................178
check engine temperature
warning, message center .......129
Engine block heater ...................77
Engine coolant
checking and adding ..............136
checking hoses .......................138
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter .......133
specifications ..........................130
Entry system
illumination ...............................36
Exhaust fumes ............................78
Fail safe cooling ........................139
Flashing the lights ......................27
Fuel ............................................157
calculating fuel economy .......161
improving fuel economy ..........99
octane rating ...........................160
quality ......................................160
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................157
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......100
Fuse panels
instrument panel ....................104
power distribution box ...........108
Fuses ..........................................102
Gauges, Mechanical ....................11
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................12
engine oil pressure gauge ........13
fuel gauge ..................................12
Gearshift ......................................24
Hazard flashers ....................27,100
Headlamps
turning on and off ....................15
Hood ..........................................128
Index
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