1997 FORD F150 Owners Manual

Fan speed
Turn the fan speed control to the
desired speed.
Airflow and air conditioning (if
equipped)
Turn the mode control to the
desired airflow position.
Controlling airflow
Select PANEL for air to flow
through these vents:
LO
HI
FLR
& DEF MAX
A/CFLOOR PANEL &
FLOOR
DEF OFF
PANEL
A/C
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A/CREW
1FF
2SIDE 1-2
3FM 1STVOL – PUSH ON
AM
FMBASS TREBBAL FADE
AUTO
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The PANEL position allows outside
air to flow through the instrument
panel vents.
Select PANEL & FLOOR for air to
flow through these vents:
The PANEL & FLOOR position
directs outside air to flow between
the panel and floor vents. The air
conditioning will function to
provide cooling and
dehumidification when the outside
temperature is above 10ÉC (50ÉF).
Select FLOOR for air to flow
through these vents:
PHI LOOFF*A/C*MAX
A/CREW
1FF
2SIDE 1-2
3FM 1STVOL – PUSH ON
AM
FMBASS TREBBAL FADE
AUTO
SET CLKSEEKTUNE
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A/CREW
1FF
2SIDE 1-2
3FM 1STVOL – PUSH ON
AM
FMBASS TREBBAL FADE
AUTO
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The FLOOR position directs
outside air to flow through the
floor vents.
Select FLR & DEF for air to flow
through these vents:
The FLR & DEF position directs
outside air to flow through the
floor vents and the windshield
defroster vents. The air
conditioning will function to defog
the windows provided the outside
temperature is above 10ÉC (50ÉF).
Select
for air to flow through
these vents:
The
position directs outside
air to flow through the windshield
defroster vents. The air
conditioning will function to defog
the windows provided the outside
temperature is above 10ÉC (50ÉF).
PHI LOOFF*A/C*MAX
A/CREW
1FF
2SIDE 1-2
3FM 1STVOL – PUSH ON
AM
FMBASS TREBBAL FADE
AUTO
SET CLKSEEKTUNE
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A/CREW
1FF
2SIDE 1-2
3FM 1STVOL – PUSH ON
AM
FMBASS TREBBAL FADE
AUTO
SET CLKSEEKTUNE
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Air conditioning
Select A/C for air conditioned air
to flow through these vents:
The A/C mode directs outside air
conditioned air to flow through the
instrument panel vents. The A/C
mode can be used for heating,
ventilating and defogging the
windows or air conditioning. The
A/C mode only functions if the
outside temperature is above 10ÉC
(50ÉF).
Select MAX A/C for air to flow
through these vents:
The MAX A/C mode recirculates
the cabin 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 the A/C
mode. The MAX A/C mode only
functions if the outside
temperature is above 10ÉC (50ÉF).
PHI LOOFF*A/C*MAX
A/CREW
1FF
2SIDE 1-2
3FM 1STVOL – PUSH ON
AM
FMBASS TREBBAL FADE
AUTO
SET CLKSEEKTUNE
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A/CREW
1FF
2SIDE 1-2
3FM 1STVOL – PUSH ON
AM
FMBASS TREBBAL FADE
AUTO
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OFF position
Select the OFF position for all
climate control functions to cease.
The outside inlet door will close
and the fan is shut off.
Maximum heating
Set mode control to FLOOR, turn
temperature control to maximum
heat (red) and set fan speed
control to HI.
Maximum cooling
Set mode control to MAX A/C, turn
the temperature control to
maximum cool (blue) and set fan
speed control to HI.
Ventilating with outside air
Set mode control to PANEL &
FLOOR or FLOOR, turn the
temperature control to the desired
temperature and turn fan speed
control to the desired speed.
FLR
& DEF MAX
A/CFLOOR PANEL &
FLOOR
DEF OFF
PANEL
A/CWARM COOL
LO
HI
FLR
& DEF MAX
A/CFLOOR PANEL &
FLOOR
DEF OFF
PANEL
A/CWARM COOL
LO
HI
FLR
& DEF MAX
A/CFLOOR PANEL &
FLOOR
DEF OFF
PANEL
A/CWARM COOL
LO
HI
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Defrosting windshield
Set mode control toor FLR &
DEF, turn temperature control to
maximum heat (red) and set fan
speed control to HI.
Drive with the climate control
system on (in either the heating or
air conditioning mode) to reduce
humidity in your vehicle.
To prevent air intake restriction,
remove any snow, ice or leaves
from the air intake area located
directly under the windshield.
FLR
& DEF MAX
A/CFLOOR PANEL &
FLOOR
DEF OFF
PANEL
A/CWARM COOL
LO
HI
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Positions of the ignition
1 (Accessory)- allows electrical
accessories such as the audio
system and wiper/washer to
operate when the engine is not
running.
2 (Lock)- locks the steering
wheel and automatic gearshift
lever (if equipped).
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2
4
1
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3 (Off)- shuts off the engine and
all accessories without locking the
steering wheel.
4 (On)- tests the warning lights.
Key remains here when engine is
running.
5 (Start)- cranks the engine. Key
returns to 4(On) when released.
Speed control (if equipped)
To turn speed control on
²Press ON
To turn speed control off
²Press OFF or
²Turn off the vehicle ignition.
Once speed control is switched off,
the previously programmed set
speed will be erased.
To set a speed
Press SET ACCEL. For speed
control to operate, the speed
control must be ON and the
vehicle speed must be greater than
48 km/h (30 mph).
ON
OFF
RES
SET
ACCEL
COAST
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