1997 FORD ESCORT Owners Manual

AUDIO SYSTEM
For information on the audio
system, refer to theAudio Guide.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
Your vehicle has one of the
following climate control systems:
²Manual heating system
²Manual heating and air
conditioning system
In some modes, the two systems
function similarly; in modes where
the systems do not function
similarly, the different functions
are noted.
* If equipped with air conditioning
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Vents
The airflow from the vents may be
adjusted by moving the horizontal
lever or by moving the vent up and
down according to your airflow
preference.
Operating the climate control
Turn the fan speed dial to the
desired speed.
Turn the temperature dial to the
desired mix of warm and cool air
(left for cooler and right for
warmer).
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Turn the air distribution dial to the
desired airflow position. For
vehicles with manual heating
systems, the modes can only be
used for heating or ventilating
(except OFF).
To prevent humidity buildup inside
of the vehicle, always drive with
the climate control system turned
on.
Do not put objects under the front
seats that interfere with the flow
of air to the back seat area.
* If equipped with air conditioning
Using the MAX A/C mode
²MAX A/C mode (if equipped)
can be used for air conditioning
or heating. This mode is noisier
but more economical than A/C;
it will only function if the air
temperature outside the vehicle
is about 10ÉC (50ÉF) or higher.
Select MAX A/C and turn the
temperature dial to the left for
recirculated, cooled airflow
through these vents:
Using the A/C mode
²A/C mode (if equipped) can be
used for heating, ventilating, or
air conditioning; the air
OFF
*A/C
*MAX
A/C
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conditioning can only function if
the air temperature outside the
vehicle is about 10ÉC (50ÉF) or
higher. Select A/C and turn the
temperature dial to the left for
recirculated, cooled airflow
through these vents:
Using the panel mode
²This brings in outside air and
can be used for heating and
ventilating. Select
for airflow
through these vents:
Using the floor mode
In the OFF mode, outside air is
shut out and the fan will not
operate.
Using the panel/floor mode
Manual heating system
²This mode brings in outside air
and can be used for heating and
ventilating.
Manual heating and air
conditioning system
²This mode brings in outside air
and can be used for heating,
ventilating, or air conditioning;
the air conditioning can only
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function if the air temperature
outside the vehicle is about
10ÉC (50ÉF) or higher. Select
this mode for airflow through
these vents:
Using the floor mode
In this mode, with the temperature
control knob between full cool and
full hot ranges, slightly warmer air
will be directed toward your feet
and cooler air toward your chest.
In the full cool or full hot ranges,
the airflow toward both feet and
chest will be the same
temperature.
²This allows for maximum
heating, but can also be used for
ventilating. Select
for
airflow through the rear seat
floor ducts and these vents:
Using the defrost/floor mode
Manual heating system
²This brings in outside air and
can be used for heating or
ventilating.
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Manual heating and air
conditioning system
²This brings in outside air and
can be used for heating,
ventilating, or air conditioning in
order to dehumidify the
windshield; the air conditioning
can only function if the air
temperature outside the vehicle
is about 10ÉC (50ÉF) or higher.
Select
for airflow through
these vents:
Using the defrost mode
Manual heating system
²This brings in outside air and
can be used for heating and
ventilating and will clear ice or
fog from the windshield and
front side windows.
Manual heating and air
conditioning system
²This brings in outside air and
can be used for heating,
ventilating, or air conditioning in
order to dehumidify the
windshield; the air conditioning
can only function if the air
temperature outside the vehicle
is about 10ÉC (50ÉF) or higher.
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Selectfor airflow through
these vents:
Special features
For slightly warm airflow toward
your feet and slightly cool airflow
toward your chest at the same
time:
* If equipped with air conditioning
For about the same temperature
airflow toward your chest and feet:
* If equipped with air conditioning
For better airflow
Remove snow, ice, and leaves from
the intake vents for the best
airflow:
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OFF
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A/C
OFF
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REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
(IF EQUIPPED)
Press the defroster switch to clear
the rear window of thin ice and
fog:
The ignition must be in the ON
position to operate the rear
window defroster.
The defroster turns off
automatically after fifteen minutes.
To manually turn off the defroster
before fifteen minutes have passed,
push the switch again.
R.DEF
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